Bare - Sampler

[J.J.]

Posted: 5/17/04 at 1:09pm

I've been debating it, but I finally convinced myself to see Bare. I'm overjoyed that I did. Completely fell in love with it. Needs a bit of reworking - but I loved it.

Anyways...I received a free Sampler - just wondering if they plan to release a cast album - or a more complete recording of sorts?

[broadwayguy2]

Posted: 5/17/04 at 1:10pm

When I was there I asked the house manager and several cast members about that and all said that a full CD of the show was likely after they reopen this fall.

[broadwaystar2b]

Posted: 5/17/04 at 1:25pm

For those interested in recieving a Bare Sampler send a self addressed envelope with $0.74 postage to

230 West 41st
New York, NY
10036
Attn: Bare Admin

[johny0828]

Posted: 5/17/04 at 11:05pm

i got cd sampler. i wore it out all ready. anyone going to signing on thursay.

[Here_I_Go_Again]

Posted: 5/18/04 at 12:04am

OMG!!!! just got back from the show and i think im still crying!!!!
IT IS AMAZING... so glad it is doing well. congrats to the cast, crew and creative team on such a production.

[nystateomind04]

Posted: 5/18/04 at 12:13am

where are they re-opening?

[broadwayguy2]

Posted: 5/18/04 at 1:26pm

Yes YES YES! More people have discovered this amazing show.

They will be opening at the brand new Dodger Theatre Complex this September.. the 21st to be exact.

I just hope the show doesn't lose much... the theatre space is soo mucha part of the experience with bare.

[BlueWizard]

Posted: 5/18/04 at 5:17pm

I saw Bare twice last week (Thursday and Saturday nights) and LOVED it! (Particularly Thursday night, since Saturday night was boiling hot and the amazing cast had already done a matinee under that intense heat, I don't know how they did it.)

I was actually surprised by how strong the show was - people who loved it said that it was a bit rough around the edges, but it was surprisingly smooth to me. I was also surprised by how emotionally intense it was. There were some heart-stopping moments that reaffirmed this show as something special.

I'm really happy Bare will continue its life in September, but I hope that they keep the same cast, which for me was the best part of the show. Michael Arden in particular gave one of the best performances I've ever seen. I had the pleasure of sitting front row on both nights, and I was completely mesmerized by him - he was so immersed in his character that every movement and flinch was so exact, so subtle, and so meaningful. Plus, he has a stunningly beautiful voice!

Although the intimacy of the theatre is definitely an asset to this show, I hope it gets more coverage when it comes back in September, because it's the type of show that people can fall in love with. I also hope a full cast recording comes out soon - I love the CD sampler (especially since it's free!, though I would have paid for it anyway), and I'm glad that I now have a copy of some of these great songs, but other amazing songs aren't on the sampler, and I want to listen to them too!

[broadwayguy2]

Posted: 5/18/04 at 5:42pm

some of the cast will not be continuing in september..