Best Act 1 finales- Page 3

[BroadwayBaby3]

Posted: 1/29/04 at 5:28pm

WICKED!!!! also les miz and gypsy

[orchajaws]

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!).

[BroadwayDiva]

Posted: 1/29/04 at 6:36pm

One word: RENT






Ok, and also Wicked.

[racerchiquita76m]

Posted: 1/29/04 at 7:32pm

Les Mis
West Side Story

[innocentchoirboy]

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)

[Thetruth]

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.

[TheBalladeer]

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

[onceadancer2]

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

Updated On: 1/31/04 at 08:39 AM

[BillyLawlor]

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.

[newyorkuniq]

Posted: 1/31/04 at 1:01pm

I say
Ragtime
and Wicked

[Becky]

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.

[Annie Get Your Rose]

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

[Wicked_Elphie]

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....

[StateOfJade]

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.

[TEACHEROFTHEATER]

Posted: 2/5/04 at 10:45am

Dreamgirls

and

Gypsy

[mamamia sammy]

Posted: 2/5/04 at 10:47am

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!!!!!

[Dollypop]

Posted: 2/5/04 at 11:52am

Hands down: when Dolly leads the 14th Street Parade in TWHM.

[bwaylyric]

Posted: 2/5/04 at 12:38pm

Gotta love THE GODS LOVE NUBIA from "Aida."

[EddieVarley]

Posted: 2/5/04 at 12:40pm

You know what had a thrilling Act One finale? Carrie. It was a wonderful theatrical moment.

[Kitzarina]

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

[broadwaysweetheart]

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

[Shawk]

Posted: 2/5/04 at 8:33pm

At the moment, I'd have to say:
Les Miserables
Urinetown
Bat Boy

[Mr. TN]

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.