#51
Posted: 1/29/04 at 5:28pm
WICKED!!!! also les miz and gypsy
Defy Gravity!!
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#52
Posted: 1/29/04 at 6:29pm
the act 1 finale of sunday in the park with george - with the forming of the picture is truly spectacular. also, rent and les miz (duh!).
#53
Posted: 1/29/04 at 6:36pm
One word: RENT
Ok, and also Wicked.
Ok, and also Wicked.
I have my books and my poetry to protect me...
#54
Posted: 1/29/04 at 7:32pm
Les Mis
West Side Story
West Side Story
#55
Posted: 1/29/04 at 11:56pm
1. Wicked (duh)
2. Ragtime (this is the only musical to ever give me a muscial orgasm--the chills people, u know what i'm talking about--and make me cry after only one act. i was sobbing. god i love that musical)
2. Ragtime (this is the only musical to ever give me a muscial orgasm--the chills people, u know what i'm talking about--and make me cry after only one act. i was sobbing. god i love that musical)
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#56
Posted: 1/30/04 at 9:58am
Dreamgirls
With Jennifer Holiday singing "And I'm Telling You" and the curtain coming down on her with the new Dreams coming forth to sing their hit without her.
With Jennifer Holiday singing "And I'm Telling You" and the curtain coming down on her with the new Dreams coming forth to sing their hit without her.
#57
Posted: 1/30/04 at 1:11pm
I think Gypsy has the best Act I finale. It really gives me chills with the conclusion of "Everything's Coming Up Roses". And the scene itself is just so intense. A perfect way to end an act, and leave the audiences wanting more, and wondering what's going to happen next.
Cheers,
The Balladeer
Cheers,
The Balladeer
"Someone tell the story...Someone sing the song...."
#58
Posted: 1/31/04 at 8:39am
Well, my age is howing once again:
The Bandwagon (1931) - the revolving stage whizzing around while the company sang I Love Louisa.
As Thousands Cheer (1933) - Clifton Webb serenading Marilyn Miller while the company paraded in sepia 1890 costumes.
On Your Toes (1936) - La Princess Zenobia Ballet.
Babes In Arms (1937) - Johnny One Note
Boys From Syracuse (193
- Let Antipholus In with the girls dancing on in mock balanchine fashion on their hands.
Pal Joey (1940) - Joey Looks Into The Future, Gene Kelly and Vivienne Segal clink their glasses to success.
Panama Hattie (1940) - Ethel Merman in her best rauc0us, vulgar style singing Cole Porter's I'm Throwing A Ball Tonight.
By Jupiter (1942) - Ray Bolger bounding and bouncing across the stage while the company sings No, Mother, No.
Something For The Boys (1943) - Ethel Merman singing Leader of A Big Time Band in her best raucous, vulgar style.
Call Me Mister (1946) - The cast singing the title song.
Brigadoon (1947) - The Sword Dance, Agnes de Mlle's best choroegraphy.
Finian's Rainbow (1947) - Great Come and Get It Day.
A Tree Grows In Brooklyn (1951) - I'll Buy You A Star.
West Side Story (1957) - The Rumbe.
Gypsy (1959) - Everyone knows this one!
Hello Dolly (1964) -Before The Parade Passes By.
Funny Girl (1964) - Don't Rain On MY Parade
Fiddle On The Roof (1964) - Wedding Dance
Mame (1966)- the title song
La Cage Aux Folles (1983) - I Am What I Am
Miriam
The Bandwagon (1931) - the revolving stage whizzing around while the company sang I Love Louisa.
As Thousands Cheer (1933) - Clifton Webb serenading Marilyn Miller while the company paraded in sepia 1890 costumes.
On Your Toes (1936) - La Princess Zenobia Ballet.
Babes In Arms (1937) - Johnny One Note
Boys From Syracuse (193
- Let Antipholus In with the girls dancing on in mock balanchine fashion on their hands.Pal Joey (1940) - Joey Looks Into The Future, Gene Kelly and Vivienne Segal clink their glasses to success.
Panama Hattie (1940) - Ethel Merman in her best rauc0us, vulgar style singing Cole Porter's I'm Throwing A Ball Tonight.
By Jupiter (1942) - Ray Bolger bounding and bouncing across the stage while the company sings No, Mother, No.
Something For The Boys (1943) - Ethel Merman singing Leader of A Big Time Band in her best raucous, vulgar style.
Call Me Mister (1946) - The cast singing the title song.
Brigadoon (1947) - The Sword Dance, Agnes de Mlle's best choroegraphy.
Finian's Rainbow (1947) - Great Come and Get It Day.
A Tree Grows In Brooklyn (1951) - I'll Buy You A Star.
West Side Story (1957) - The Rumbe.
Gypsy (1959) - Everyone knows this one!
Hello Dolly (1964) -Before The Parade Passes By.
Funny Girl (1964) - Don't Rain On MY Parade
Fiddle On The Roof (1964) - Wedding Dance
Mame (1966)- the title song
La Cage Aux Folles (1983) - I Am What I Am
Miriam
Every movement has a meaning--but what the hell does it mean!
Updated On: 1/31/04 at 08:39 AM
#59
Posted: 1/31/04 at 12:55pm
Fiddler's Act One finale with the house and wedding being destroyed is incredibly powerful.
I also agree with Wicked and Ragtime.
I also agree with Wicked and Ragtime.
#60
Posted: 1/31/04 at 1:01pm
I say
Ragtime
and Wicked
Ragtime
and Wicked
#61
Posted: 1/31/04 at 2:41pm
Sunday in the Park With George had an amazing Act 1 finale...Rent, Aida, and Wicked also stand out for me.
#62
Posted: 1/31/04 at 2:57pm
The best has to be Everythings Coming Up Roses From Gypsy. So much energy, such strong will from Rose. I mean it just is the best. Better than any ensemble 1st Act Finale I have seen and I have seen My fair share.
Updated On: 2/3/04 at 02:57 PM
#63
Posted: 2/2/04 at 10:51pm
Hmmm...I think my favorite would have to be "Defying Gravity" from Wicked. Idina gives me chills everytime!!
Also I have to agree with Les Mis and definitely RENT!!
Hmmm...Oh and I love the Act I finale of Millie. It's nothing over the top or flashy but it makes you crave more, no matter how many times you've seen it....
Also I have to agree with Les Mis and definitely RENT!!
Hmmm...Oh and I love the Act I finale of Millie. It's nothing over the top or flashy but it makes you crave more, no matter how many times you've seen it....
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#64
Posted: 2/2/04 at 11:10pm
RENT-...just so alive with energy, and color.
Rocky Horror-Except I didn't really need to see Kristin Lee Kelly's breasts.
Wicked-Watching Idina up there and wondering how long it would take her to come down was amusing.
Rocky Horror-Except I didn't really need to see Kristin Lee Kelly's breasts.
Wicked-Watching Idina up there and wondering how long it would take her to come down was amusing.
"I really liked the show--Wish I saw Boy's Night...Am I allowed as I am not a boy anymore:)"-duffyny1
#65
Posted: 2/5/04 at 10:45am
Dreamgirls
and
Gypsy
and
Gypsy
"MAY YOUR LIFE BE AS BRIGHT AS BROADWAY AT NIGHT"
#66
Posted: 2/5/04 at 10:47am
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!!!!!
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#67
Posted: 2/5/04 at 11:52am
Hands down: when Dolly leads the 14th Street Parade in TWHM.
"Long live God!" (GODSPELL)
#68
Posted: 2/5/04 at 12:38pm
Gotta love THE GODS LOVE NUBIA from "Aida."
#69
Posted: 2/5/04 at 12:40pm
You know what had a thrilling Act One finale? Carrie. It was a wonderful theatrical moment.
#70
Posted: 2/5/04 at 5:30pm
"One Day More" --Les Miz
"La Vie Boheme" --Rent
"Comfort and Joy" --Bat Boy
"Till We Reach That Day" --Ragtime
A rather redundant list, but they're all increadible songs that really capture the spirit of their shows
"La Vie Boheme" --Rent
"Comfort and Joy" --Bat Boy
"Till We Reach That Day" --Ragtime
A rather redundant list, but they're all increadible songs that really capture the spirit of their shows
"You're the worst thing to happen to musical theatre since Andrew Lloyd Webber!" --Family Guy
"Shut up! It's been 29 years!!!" --the incomparable Patti LuPone in her MUCH DESERVED Tony acceptance speech for Gypsy.
Kitzy's Avatar du Jour: Kitzy as Little Red Ridinghood in her college's production of "Into the Woods"
"Shut up! It's been 29 years!!!" --the incomparable Patti LuPone in her MUCH DESERVED Tony acceptance speech for Gypsy.
Kitzy's Avatar du Jour: Kitzy as Little Red Ridinghood in her college's production of "Into the Woods"
#71
Posted: 2/5/04 at 6:48pm
Bat Boy's is amazing, Little Shopp of Horrors, Gypsy and Hello Dolly. Uhh maybe Show Boat too
#72
Posted: 2/5/04 at 8:33pm
At the moment, I'd have to say:
Les Miserables
Urinetown
Bat Boy
Les Miserables
Urinetown
Bat Boy
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#73
Posted: 2/6/04 at 10:43am
The finale to act one of POTO gives me chills. The special effect might slowly be getting less spectacular, but in its day, it had a huge effect on the audience. I can't believe that the phans didn't already mention this one. Oh well, waiting anxiously for the movie.
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