#176
Posted: 3/28/14 at 4:48pm
So... you're saying that those few who are lining up to see Bridges and are loving it are the only "people who know about Broadway musicals?"
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#177
Posted: 3/28/14 at 4:50pm
No, it clearly states you also have to love Kelli O'Hara.
Now t/d/b/a haterobics on here.
#178
Posted: 3/28/14 at 6:13pm
With a box office of about 38% of potential grosses (and declining), fans of Broadway musicals and Kelli O'Hara sounds about right to me in terms of the audience this is drawing, LOL.
In all seriousness, I wish this were doing better; although I won't see it until next week, I do love what I've heard of the score. Maybe it can hold on until the Tonys and the box office will pick up after than, but 38% of potential grosses is a pretty deep hole to dig yourself out of.
In all seriousness, I wish this were doing better; although I won't see it until next week, I do love what I've heard of the score. Maybe it can hold on until the Tonys and the box office will pick up after than, but 38% of potential grosses is a pretty deep hole to dig yourself out of.
#179
Posted: 3/28/14 at 6:15pm
JRB is conducting tonight and next Thursday (4/3), if anyone is interested.
#180
Posted: 3/29/14 at 12:05am
"I understand why some feel Brown and Guettel are stylistically similar but no-musically they really aren't. "
I feel that their music is quite similar: drab, dull, and melodically inert. The voices singing their songs may soar, but the music remains stubbornly earthbound.
I feel that their music is quite similar: drab, dull, and melodically inert. The voices singing their songs may soar, but the music remains stubbornly earthbound.
#181
Posted: 3/29/14 at 12:11am
I find his music to be rather lovely and definitely suites the Broadway/Pop mix. But he knows what to write and the style appropriate for each show. PARADE and THE LAST FIVE YEARS are brilliant, but IMO, both a incredibly different in terms of style.
"Life in theater is give and take...but you need to be ready to give more then you take..."
#183
He IS the list.
(Funny that I'm so attracted to him, considering he's not even my type. :-P)
Posted: 4/9/14 at 3:33pm
He IS the list. (Funny that I'm so attracted to him, considering he's not even my type. :-P)
#186
Posted: 4/9/14 at 3:37pm
Agreed. I make an exception for him. :)
#187
Posted: 6/6/14 at 6:14pm
The backstory of the show is fascinating:
http://playbill.com/news/article/192058-Listen-to-Cut-Songs-from-Bridges-of-Madison-County-If-Then-and-Rocky
Representatives of the original author of BRIDGES contacted James Lapine but he turned it down. They contacted Marsha and said they were trying to "monetize" the property and 'extend the brand' (interesting that, despite the outcome, this is a typical example of trying to make money by turning something 'well-known' into a musical). Marsha contacted JRB, who replied: "You know it's not a good book [Marsha]", Marsha: "You're right it's not, but there is something really strong here".
http://playbill.com/news/article/192058-Listen-to-Cut-Songs-from-Bridges-of-Madison-County-If-Then-and-Rocky
Representatives of the original author of BRIDGES contacted James Lapine but he turned it down. They contacted Marsha and said they were trying to "monetize" the property and 'extend the brand' (interesting that, despite the outcome, this is a typical example of trying to make money by turning something 'well-known' into a musical). Marsha contacted JRB, who replied: "You know it's not a good book [Marsha]", Marsha: "You're right it's not, but there is something really strong here".
Give me claws and a hunch, just away from this bunch.
Updated On: 6/6/14 at 06:14 PM
#188
Posted: 6/6/14 at 6:18pm
I've been listening to "You've moved on" from that Cut Songs recording on repeat for the last two hours.
Holy S$!@#!!!!!
Holy S$!@#!!!!!
-There's the muddle in the middle. There's the puddle where the poodle did the piddle."
#189
Posted: 6/6/14 at 6:28pm
Omg, JRB's dissing of "State Road 21" is so juicy. Also, JRB is incredibly funny.
Give me claws and a hunch, just away from this bunch.
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