CAMELOT Returns to Broadway - Reviews Thread — Page 19

I don’t think I’ve ever really seen her DO anything all that interesting as an actress. Amelie, Hamilton. She’s fine. But that’s about it.

I haven't seen Camelot yet and I only saw Philipa Soo in the proshot of Hamilton, but I feel like she really just has the capability of lighting up a stage (which admittedly is harder to do in Hamilton with so many individualized actors at the top of their game). But I thought she was quite luminous in Amelie and Into the Woods, and really gave Suffs the jolt of energy it needed. I don't know that she necessarily makes interesting acting choices (I thought Krysta Rodriguez actually gave a more interesting take on Cinderella), but something about her makes me want to see her whenever she's on stage (and I do love her voice too).

Yes Tippy!!!!! A turtle race! And Burnap doesn’t help…those set changes that take forever on that huge stage with nothing on it. And a tiny chorus. Yikes! Lincoln center cost cutting after that flying over sunset debacle!

Updated On: 3/14/23 at 07:32 PM

SisterGeorge said: "UWS10023 said: "....Phillipa seemed like she had not entirely made the leap and I could not quite tell what was holding her back. She wasn’t bad it was just that the performance did not feel complete. I wanted her to be even more playful...."

This is exactly how I felt about her performance in the Kennedy Center's Guys and Dolls last fall. At the time I thought maybe she was very tired and/or under the weather.

I guess I wanted her to have a more charismatic and likable stage presence. She did it in Into The Woods. I think the key is in the character’s independent free spirit. And perhaps that quality lights her up in some way thus drawing others to her. There are aspects of the character that are not all that flattering so that is another challenge thrown into the mix.

Musicals often are not written with three dimensional characters so the director and actors have to fill in the gaps. And sometimes there is only so much one can do. But the actors will find things as the show progresses.

Updated On: 3/14/23 at 10:37 PM

Those are 3 dimensional battlefield tents. The pic is a side view.

The scenery in the movie gave it an extra boost. The castle, round table, waterfall, horses, carriages, weather etc…. It made the story more enchanting. I can see why this stage version would not necessarily mesmerize children although I am sure plenty of families will attend. Things are referenced more than illustrated.

MadsonMelo said: "Question: Do you guys see Jordan as a lead or featured player regarding to the Tonys?

The reviews for Burnap are so great that I can't help but think Actor in a Musical will be a bloodbath this year."

As of now, Gold Derby has Jordan Donica listed as a featured actor. Of course, it will all come down to how the administration committee declares him.

I think the set photos are very attractive and emphasize the vast, stately loneliness of being in a castle that you don't necessarily want to be in.

Anyone else see the original production? I did, sort of. By the time I went, Burton had escaped to Rome to meet and seduce Elizabeth Taylor during the making of CLEOPATRA. His replacement, another Welsh actor named William Squire, was excellent. Sadly, Julie had also left, and her replacement was the inappropriate, still trilling soprano of old movies, Kathryn Grayson, and her songs were rearranged to meet her vocal "strengths". Goulet was gone too, but the role was so dull it really didn't matter who played it.

Reviews for the original were pretty woeful, and the running joke of the day was that when you went to see CAMELOT, you came out humming the sets, which were pretty spectacular. The simple sets being used now look just fine to me.

I'm flying in from LA to see this and SWEENEY, a show I've been watching since its first Broadway preview. Hope they're worth the trip...

Just curious: does anyone know if LCT is doing their standard rush ticket policy 2 hours before curtain? I recall seeing shows that way, but only saw student rush listed on their site.

Updated On: 3/16/23 at 05:15 PM

Musical Master said: "ErmengardeStopSniveling said: "I think the set photos are very attractive and emphasize the vast, stately loneliness of being in a castle that you don't necessarily want to be in."

I like that idea as well, and I think that's what Michael Yeargan was going for, similar to his work on The King and I in a way."

Agree with that point! If that’s the mood then for sure. I do think they’re very pretty in their simplicity.

I thought King and I was pretty yet simple but suited the palace like feel to me.


Maybe it’s because it came after South Pacific which wasn’t really opulent but there was just so much to look at and stuff on stage. Piazza is my favorite of all of Sher’s stuff from a design perspective.

Updated On: 3/16/23 at 05:34 PM