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Bright Lights Big City
RentLondon
Chorus Member Joined: 1/14/05
#25re: Bright Lights Big City
Posted: 4/1/05 at 2:39pm
joniray - that is the last paragraph from thier review of the cd. It wont be on thier website till June when the CD comes out. I should have said this is an advance review...
for more bits and bobs go to Goodmans site at http://www.paulscottgoodman.com
beacon1
Broadway Legend Joined: 1/31/04
#26re: Bright Lights Big City
Posted: 4/1/05 at 5:05pm
I've only been able to listen to a few if the tracks--but so far and it is AWESOME. There is a booklet with lyrics so you can follow the story--and it has gorgeous pictures.
Jamie is very caught up in the party/promiscuity/drug culture of the 80s. The story is a week in his life. His wife has left him, his mother has died and he's trying to reconnect with his brother. He dreamed of being a novelist and has to work as a fact checker for a magazine. He parties to forget...uses drugs to "feel". Some of lyrics are harsh and very common to that kind of subculture.
Yet, Patrick's tenor is so wonderful. He can rock...he can be wistful. He really sounds grand. The music is 80s rock style. So...it is different from Raoul/and ALW's music but that voice--it is definitely our Patrick.
The other cast members are incredibly fabulous, too--including Christine Ebersole, Eden Espinosa, Sherri Rene Scott, Gavin Creel and Jesse L. Martin (currently of "Law & Order)
JUST FYI: If you want to get an idea of the story, rent the movie that starred Michael J. Fox. The movie and this musical are based on the book.
Makes you wonder how some folks survived that kind of lifestyle--and helps you see why many didn't.
Where are we going, and why am I in this handbasket?
Patrick Wilson Fans --New "UnOfficial Fan Site". Come check us out!
RentLondon
Chorus Member Joined: 1/14/05
#28re: Bright Lights Big City
Posted: 4/1/05 at 6:20pmSharon Leal plays Amanda on CD and in my opinion is the best Amanda so far..
#29re: Bright Lights Big City
Posted: 4/1/05 at 6:22pmI live in NY and got mine today...I really love "To Model." Agreed, Sharon Leal is wonderful!
"If we don't wake up
and shake the nation,
we'll eat the dust of the world,
wondering why...why?"
JoeGillis
Understudy Joined: 3/28/05
#30re: Bright Lights Big City
Posted: 4/2/05 at 8:34amOK SERIOUSLY - I PREORDERD THE FIRST DAY THAT I COULD IT'S SAT AND STILL NO CD WTF!
JoeGillis
Understudy Joined: 3/28/05
#31re: Bright Lights Big City
Posted: 4/2/05 at 9:18amOK SERIOUSLY - I PREORDERD THE FIRST DAY THAT I COULD IT'S SAT AND STILL NO CD WTF!
JoeGillis
Understudy Joined: 3/28/05
iluvtheatertrash
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/9/04
#33re: Bright Lights Big City
Posted: 4/3/05 at 10:02amSTILL waiting for my BLBC cd (which I preordered at the same time I ordered Billy Porter's cd which I also haven't gotten yet.) Does Sh-k-Boom always give such bad service?
"I know now that theatre saved my life." - Susan Stroman
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/31/69
#34re: Bright Lights Big City
Posted: 4/3/05 at 10:42am
Individual pre-orders for BLBC have begun to be shipped, as some of you already know.
The retail on-sale/release date is indeed June 21st.
The BWW.com review will be published to coincide with the release date.
José
#35re: Bright Lights Big City
Posted: 4/3/05 at 4:20pmHelp! I'm stuck on Track 12-I dunno why, it's such a catchy sounding tune...great to hear Jesse singing again too!
"If we don't wake up
and shake the nation,
we'll eat the dust of the world,
wondering why...why?"
JoeGillis
Understudy Joined: 3/28/05
#36re: Bright Lights Big City
Posted: 4/3/05 at 8:11pm
please don't TEASE JIMBO - can you post the play list (taps foot still waiting for his cd to arrive)
#37re: Bright Lights Big City
Posted: 4/3/05 at 10:56pm
Hi Joe!
It's in my car, I'll post it tomorrow when i get home from work-I hope you'll already have it by then!!!!!
Jimbo
"If we don't wake up
and shake the nation,
we'll eat the dust of the world,
wondering why...why?"
iluvtheatertrash
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/9/04
#38re: Bright Lights Big City
Posted: 4/4/05 at 12:56pm
Okay. I'm in Reading, PA and STILL have not gotten the cd.
What the heck?
"I know now that theatre saved my life." - Susan Stroman
#39re: Bright Lights Big City
Posted: 4/4/05 at 1:16pm
All I have to say is:
I HATE THE FRENCH! I HATE THE FRENCH! I HATE THE FRENCH!
..*Giggles* That part had me laughing my ass off.
#40re: Bright Lights Big City
Posted: 4/4/05 at 5:13pm
I think I'm in love... This CD is amazing. So much vocal talent, Patrick Wilson especially. My favorite track might have to be 21. Camera Wall, as Patrick is wonderful here, but then again, I absolutely love anything with Gavin Creel.
And I can't forget the music and lyrics... I wish I could have seen a performance of this!
This CD will be stuck in my CD player for a long while I'm afraid.
#41re: Bright Lights Big City
Posted: 4/4/05 at 9:27pm
(i've been listening to this CD like constantly all weekend...i'm so in love with it!!!)
I talked to Celia Keenan Bolger (Mary O'Brian McCann) at Bennigan's Broadway Bash tonight and she kind of clarifyed her part for me. Jamie sees her picture on a milk carton as a missing person. he also sees Coma Baby (Eden) on a tabloid. and throughout the show, they both kind of haunt Jamie. Coma Baby is being born and coming out into the world while Mary is missing and eventually dies. it seems very symbolic.
oh, and this is Celia's first CD and she was soo happy i like it! 
JoeGillis
Understudy Joined: 3/28/05
#42re: Bright Lights Big City
Posted: 4/4/05 at 11:33pm
I finally got my CD!! I've been listening it to ALL NIGHT - It's just as wonderful as it was when I saw it NYTW. I must say I did prefer Mya's voice to Sharon's but oh well - Jesse is fantastic both and he and Norm Lewis Tie for Ted. Sherie is fabulous . ..and Patrick what can I say . .wonderful and I LOVE - LOVE GAVIN :)
So when can we see this staged agian? - damn I'll even put up money as an investor .. .SIGN ME UP
beacon1
Broadway Legend Joined: 1/31/04
#43re: Bright Lights Big City
Posted: 4/4/05 at 11:43pm
woo hoo etheb...you are always in the right place at the right time---and still managed to catch "24" tonight.
I bow to your greatness!
Where are we going, and why am I in this handbasket?
Patrick Wilson Fans --New "UnOfficial Fan Site". Come check us out!
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/31/69
#44re: Bright Lights Big City
Posted: 4/11/05 at 11:45am
thrilled you love the BLBC CD!
keep up the good listening
love Goodman x
#45re: Bright Lights Big City
Posted: 4/11/05 at 12:46pm
Goodman as in THE Goodman??? *freaks out and bows to greatness*
i LOOOVE this show. please please pleaaaase bring it back to the stage!!!
#46re: Bright Lights Big City
Posted: 4/11/05 at 12:48pm
*pat pat*
Here, have a glass of water and don't freak out *too* much now. We don't want any injuries. 
#47re: Bright Lights Big City
Posted: 4/11/05 at 12:53pm
butbutbut *points above*
you don't caaare that that's the COMPOSER OF BLBC!?!?!?!
*passes out*
#48re: Bright Lights Big City
Posted: 4/11/05 at 12:59pm
Of course I care. That's why I gave you the water; so you don't pass out. :-P
Hello Mr. Goodman! I haven't gotten to listen to the CD quite as much as some of the others around here, but I'm liking most of what I hear so far. I should probably check out a synopsis, heh. Anyway, nice to have you here!
#49re: Bright Lights Big City
Posted: 4/11/05 at 5:09pm
bumping so others can welcome you too, Mr. Goodman! i'm sorry i was such a spaz... but i reallyreallyreally like this CD! 
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