CANDIDE

[spiderdj82]

Posted: 1/12/05 at 6:59pm

When does it come on tonight? 8pm right?

[MargoChanning]

Posted: 1/12/05 at 7:01pm

Yep.

[spiderdj82]

Posted: 1/12/05 at 7:02pm

Thanks. There were probably tons of threads about this but I feel lazy tonight. But, again....thanks Margo.

[#1Elphie]

Posted: 1/12/05 at 7:03pm

I can't wait to see this!

[spiderdj82]

Posted: 1/12/05 at 7:05pm

Me neither. I have actually never seen it or heard it all the way through. We did a song from it last year at college at it was gorgeous.

[commasplice]

Posted: 1/12/05 at 7:06pm

Stupid question: is this a one-time-only type of thing, or is it possible that they'll air it again? (I only ask because I need to know how urgent it is for me to find a videotape by 8 pm....)

[MargoChanning]

Posted: 1/12/05 at 7:09pm

It's scheduled to re-air a couple of times in the next week including a re-airing later tonight (check pbs.org).

Here's more info:

"The 2004 Candide concerts with the New York Philharmonic — starring Tony Award winners Kristin Chenoweth and Patti LuPone — will be broadcast on PBS on Jan. 12.

Part of PBS' "Great Performances" series, the recent concert of the Leonard Bernstein musical will be telecast on WNET/Thirteen Wednesday, at 8 PM ET; check local listings. The concert was recorded live May 8.

The musical, which played a limited engagement May 5-8, starred Tony winners Chenoweth and LuPone as, respectively, Cunegonde and The Old Lady. They were joined by tenor Paul Groves in the title role, tenor Stanford Olsen as Governor/Vanderdendur/Ragotski and baritone Sir Thomas Allen as Pangloss/Martin. The concerts, helmed by Lonny Price, also featured the Westminster Symphonic Choir under the direction of Joseph Flummerfelt. Marin Alsop conducted the Philharmonic.

The cast also boasted Michael McCormick (Baron/Inquisitor/Don Issachar/Cacambo), Gina Ferrall (Baroness/Sheep), Janine LaManna (Paquette), Jeff Blumenkrantz (Maximillian), Michael McElroy (Judge/Captain/Crook), John Herrera (Judge/Aide/Prefect/Governor), Ray Wills (Heresy Agent/Archbishop/Priest) and Patty Goble (Sheep).

Jim Noone provided the stage design with costumes by Tracy Christensen, lighting by Kevin Adams, sound by Tom Clark, choreography by Casey Nickalaw and combat direction by Rick Sordelet.

Based on Voltaire's novel, Candide premiered on Broadway in 1956 at the Martin Beck Theatre. Although it boasted music by Leonard Bernstein, a book by Lillian Hellman and additional lyrics by John La Touche, Dorothy Parker and Richard Wilbur, the musical ran a brief 73 performances. The 1997 revival at the Gershwin Theatre featured a cast led by Jim Dale, Andrea Martin, Jason Danieley and Harolyn Blackwell."

[ElphieDefiesGravity]

Posted: 1/12/05 at 7:11pm

It's airing at 9:00 pm where I live (NC).

[Justice]

Posted: 1/12/05 at 7:13pm

Being that PBS is airing, there is no doubt that it will soon be available on DVD

[commasplice]

Posted: 1/12/05 at 7:14pm

Excellent. Thank you, Margo!

::puts 'videotape' on shopping list::

[MargoChanning]

Posted: 1/12/05 at 7:15pm

The DVD is scheduled for release in May.

[Bluemoon]

Posted: 1/12/05 at 7:19pm

Anyone looking for Candide in the Maryland/DC area won't find it on WETA. It will run tonight at 9:00pm on MPT.

[dancingthrulife04]

Posted: 1/12/05 at 8:06pm

It's on now!

[Jwei123]

Posted: 1/12/05 at 8:12pm

Thanks BlueMoon..im from MD and was SOO confused! haha

[uncageg]

Posted: 1/12/05 at 8:14pm

We get it at 7:00pm Mountain time (Denver). I don't see a re-airing for later this evening. Thank you Margo for the DVD information. I will just watch it tonight and not tape it. I have been looking foreward to this. I purposely planned my NY trip and saw Wicked when I did because Kristin was leaving 2 days after to go into rehearsals for Candide. And it is a cold night with snow on the ground in Denver. A perfect night to curl up and watch Candide!

[MarkCohen]

Posted: 1/12/05 at 8:15pm

wtf? Some guitar festival is on? Will Candide be on afterwards?

[Justice]

Posted: 1/12/05 at 8:19pm

Isn't Kristin wearing the same dress she wore during the Popular number in Wicked?

[uncageg]

Posted: 1/12/05 at 8:22pm

Check your local listings. I am surprised we are getting it here in Denver!

[Rathnait62]

Posted: 1/12/05 at 8:27pm

Does anyone else feel that they could listen to Kristin sing classical or semi-classical music till the cows come home, but flee from her jazz/standard/pop vocal stylings?

[Corine2]

Posted: 1/12/05 at 8:31pm

Chenoweth is so talented. I could listen to her in anything, even Wicked.

I love her in Charlie Brown. Updated On: 1/12/05 at 08:31 PM

[CATSNYrevival]

Posted: 1/12/05 at 8:38pm

here is San Diego it's on at 9. Perfect. Right after LOST.

[zippyjen]

Posted: 1/12/05 at 8:47pm

kristen does have an amazing voice and this show is funny. I read the book so seeing the show is great.

[Unknown User]

Posted: 1/12/05 at 8:48pm

first off... kristin is fabulous!!!!

secondly, zippyjen- FRAGGLE ROCK! I forgot all about that until last weekend i saw thse little stuffed animals of it at Toys R Us in times square... eek!

[zippyjen]

Posted: 1/12/05 at 8:50pm

sorry but off topic- you gotta love fraggle rock!!!!!!!!

[Glebb]

Posted: 1/12/05 at 8:52pm

Can't wait to see this in a few mins.
I love Kristin. Have not seen her since July 4th.
:)