Brigadoon
Brigadoon
NYadgal
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/18/04
TheaterMe
Understudy Joined: 2/1/11
#4Brigadoon
Posted: 11/15/17 at 9:29pm
I was there. Couldn't imagine a better production. All the voices ... all of them were amazing. Whether it was the voices or the kilts or the dancing or the music. They added reprises of all the songs at the end of the 2nd Act. I loved that. If only to hear Kelli O'Hara and Patrick Wilson's voices just a bit more than expected. I didn't realize Patrick Wilson had a voice like that. And Kelli was sublime. I've seen her in King and I and Bridges of Madison County and she was just as good as ever.
#5Brigadoon
Posted: 11/15/17 at 9:57pm
Just got back from the show! It was a lush production and felt like I was actually seeing a fully realized revival (like no one was holding binders with scripts or anything). Kelli O'Hara was a dream, as was Stephanie J. Block who had the audience in her hands. The rest of the cast was fantastic. The dancing was magnificent! I've never seen a production of Brigadoon and only knew a little bit about the show. I have to admit the plot itself is a bit thin, but this production was absolutely lovely. It was a great night out at the theatre.
mamaleh
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/11/04
WestCoastActor/Director
Stand-by Joined: 2/8/05
#7Brigadoon
Posted: 11/15/17 at 11:51pm
TheaterMe said: "I didn't realize Patrick Wilson had a voice like that."
Really? I first saw him playing Billy Bigelow in the tour of Carousel. He started off doing musicals on Broadway and I first knew of him as a musical actor. Then he went on a did Barefoot in the Park and All My Sons. From his Emmy nominated turn as Joe Pitt in the TV miniseries of Angels in America and all those horror movies I think of him as one of the most versatile actor's working.
I would love to see him in Brigadoon. I hope he does return to Broadway in a musical one day.
I really loved his voice singing Loving You.Loving You
yfs
Featured Actor Joined: 11/1/13
#8Brigadoon
Posted: 11/16/17 at 12:21am
TheaterMe said: "They added reprises of all the songs at the end of the 2nd Act. I loved that. If only to hear Kelli O'Hara and Patrick Wilson's voices just a bit more than expected."
Those reprises are in the original script, not added for this production. And they can be glorious fun.
yfs
Featured Actor Joined: 11/1/13
Toll357
Chorus Member Joined: 11/15/17
#11Brigadoon
Posted: 11/16/17 at 12:42am
I saw it! Amazing! Stephanie Block so funny, Kelli O'Hara - beautiful - eveyrone's singing was off the charts. Beautiful choreography. Great sets and that awesome full orchestra. Aasif Mandvhi really funny. Patrick Wilson... love him.
Great show. Everyone was excited to be there.
I have two tickets I can't use for Friday - going to visit my daughter in Boston - need to sell tomorrow! Let me know if you are interested. Face value - Row B mezz - which is where I was tonight. Great view.
#12Brigadoon
Posted: 11/16/17 at 12:44am
yfs said: "The reprises in the bar scene are in this production, just as they were in the original."
Ah... I seem to have misinterpreted your post.
Glad the reactions have been so good... I'm looking forward. Those vocal arrangements, if well sung on any day, are a knock-out!
#13Brigadoon
Posted: 11/16/17 at 1:47amThe production was smartly directed allowing the audience to sit back and enjoy the ride. We were able to inhabit the enchanted world of Brigadoon through Wilson's eyes due to his naturalism and skillful musical interpretations. The choreography was emotional and furthered the story and it was executed wonderfully. It is rare to see a supporting character (Fairchild) dance so masterfully. Block was a pro and O'Hara was well cast although I had a hard time understanding some of her lyrics. The balance between the singers and the very fine orchestra was spot on. A treat!
#15Brigadoon
Posted: 11/16/17 at 2:46am
Most of the regular posters here have seen about 50 times more musicals than me, so just a few comments.
It was a sweet and gentle night at City Center. Although I had never seen Brigadoon, I was pleased that I knew most of the songs, especially the love songs sung so tenderly by Kelli and Patrick. I doubt that Steven Pasquale could have played and sung the role any better, although some still mesmerized by the musical performances in Bridges might have received a visceral thrill just by the recoupling of Kelli and Steven.
The revelation for me was Stephanie J. Block. Silly things like a name (although I believe that there is a reason for the inclusion of the 'J'
and some very sober still photos did not leave me prepared for her wonderful portrayal of the saucy dairymaid. She had two songs and I could have had more of her. I expect the critics will take notice.
To Ben and me, Kelli O'Hara can do no wrong. But I think that as the leading actress she saw less stage time than the leading actress usually does. I believe I got that impression because a great deal of time was consumed by the dance of the ensemble.
I'm usually not very fond of ballets breaking out in the middle of a musical, but here the dance just flowed from the plot and I was quite amazed that they could have put together such intricate movement in such a short period of time.
Still, if I had one wish for Brigadoon, it would be to cut back on the dance a bit and give us more of the song and dialog of the principals.
The cherry on top: theater employees circulating during intermission with trays of shortbread cookies and passing them out to all. Imagine that. A New York theater giving you something to eat for free.
#17Brigadoon
Posted: 11/16/17 at 9:16am
I'm seeing this tonight and after reading this thread, I'm really looking forward to it.
According to the info we received via email yesterday, the running time is 2:20 including the intermission. (Someone above asked.)
CZJ at opening night party for A Little Night Music, Dec 13, 2009.
#18Brigadoon
Posted: 11/16/17 at 9:33am
The run time is probably about 2:20. We got out about 8:35 last night but there was an award presentation beforehand.
That being said, I thought it was delightful. That score really is terrific, and hearing it played by a full orchestra was a treat. Kelli and Patrick were in incredible voice and the dancing was amazing (especially Robert Fairchild-wow.)
It was also one of the most full realized Encores! productions I've seen.
A little swash, a bit of buckle - you'll love it more than bread.
NYadgal
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/18/04
TheaterMe
Understudy Joined: 2/1/11
#21Brigadoon
Posted: 11/16/17 at 2:34pm
When referencing the reprises, I was comparing to the 1966 TV Movie when there was only Fiona singing in the background of the Bar scene. I rewatched a Broadway version from 1980 on youtube and their was also a short reprise by Tommy on the way back to Scotland. In this version at New York City Center, there is a lot more including Fiona and Tommy singing together at the glorious end. I was thrilled by the whole thing and the ending just seemed more satisfying than anything else I'd seen.
I also didn't really expect much dancing since this was supposed to be a "concert" version. Amazing that they could put together something so good in just 10 days.
Gizmo6
Broadway Star Joined: 6/16/17
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