CAROUSEL (2018) Previews
CAROUSEL (2018) Previews
BroadwayConcierge
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/24/15
#1CAROUSEL (2018) Previews
Posted: 2/25/18 at 12:06pm
Previews for the third Broadway revival of Rodger and Hammerstein's Carousel begin in just a few days (Wednesday, February 28, 2018) at the Imperial Theatre. Directed by Jack O'Brien and starring Jessie Mueller, Joshua Henry, Lindsay Mendez, and Renée Fleming, Carousel is set to open on Thursday, April 12 for an open run.
Who's going?!
theatregoer3
Broadway Star Joined: 3/8/13
BroadwayConcierge
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/24/15
#3CAROUSEL (2018) Previews
Posted: 2/25/18 at 2:07pm
Worth noting that there are still a lot of tickets available for first preview on Wednesday. It's rare that a Broadway show opens these days when we have absolutely no idea what to expect at all!
Updated On: 2/25/18 at 02:07 PM
#4CAROUSEL (2018) Previews
Posted: 2/25/18 at 2:26pm
Did anyone here go to this event? I only just found out about it. It looks like they did some portions of the dance and sang a few of the numbers. https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10155089252676671.1073741874.117852351670&type=3
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@z5
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/30/15
#5CAROUSEL (2018) Previews
Posted: 2/25/18 at 2:30pm
Got great seats for March 17 -- super pumped for this one!!
#6CAROUSEL (2018) Previews
Posted: 2/25/18 at 3:14pmI went to buy tickets a week or so ago and heard the very friendly box office employee talk to a patron in front of me. He was saying some very exciting things about the set (specifically the opening/carousel).
-There's the muddle in the middle. There's the puddle where the poodle did the piddle."
GeorgeandDot
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/13/16
#7CAROUSEL (2018) Previews
Posted: 2/25/18 at 3:36pm^Please share! I'm dying to hear SOMETHING about this production.
Bwayfan292
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/19/17
#8CAROUSEL (2018) Previews
Posted: 2/25/18 at 3:45pmIt would not be smart for Rudin to do another ban on social media and clips and photos, I think the show is gonna need it, if he wants a tony if that makes sense. With OOTI and MFL the revival tony in gonna be pretty close.
"Why was my post about my post being deleted, deleted, causing my account to be banned from posting" - The Lion Roars 2k18
StylishCynic
Stand-by Joined: 7/5/16
#9CAROUSEL (2018) Previews
Posted: 2/25/18 at 4:24pm
I am curious to see the minor changes that are made to accommodate the race of lead Joshua Henry, who is black.
The NYT ran a piece about how revivals deal with gender stereotypes of their era, and Rudin was interviewed as saying that there will be no alterations to the text in reference to gender treatment but there is "a possibly minor tweak to reflect the fact that Mr. Henry is African-American."
I think it will be the following lines in Soliloquy: "My little girl –pink and white as peaches and cream is she" and "she has a few pink and white young fellers of two and three."
WaffleOnWheels
Stand-by Joined: 6/2/17
#10CAROUSEL (2018) Previews
Posted: 2/25/18 at 5:28pm
I must say this is the most excited I've been for a show, ever. It's always been my absolute favorite score (despite some people trying to convince me otherwise), and if done right can send out a serious message.
Plus this cast, full of some of the best up and rising performers (Joshua Henry, Jessie Mueller, Lindsay Mendez), and my god I hope they extend "You'll Never Walk Alone" for Renee Fleming. It's very brief in the show when Nettie sings it alone, and the videos of Renee singing this song literally take my breath away.
I can't wait to see this thing.
#11CAROUSEL (2018) Previews
Posted: 2/25/18 at 6:02pmWhy do these preview threads need to be posted so early? They just become seating and discount question threads. But I guess the self appointed head of the boards needs to make sure nobody beats them to it.
"Broadway...I'll lick you yet!"
#12CAROUSEL (2018) Previews
Posted: 2/25/18 at 6:05pm
MINOR SPOILERS AHEAD (?!?!)
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Apparently the carousel will be coming down and coming together from above the stage where the flies/rigs are. The box office guy said "just wait till you see the carousel! It comes down from out of the ceiling!"
It was something along those lines.
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As far as I could tell, he was making it out to be a sumptuous looking production in the vein of Dolly. I guess we'll find out on Wednesday night!
-There's the muddle in the middle. There's the puddle where the poodle did the piddle."
#13CAROUSEL (2018) Previews
Posted: 2/25/18 at 6:07pmThat’s essentially what happened in the genius RNT production 20 years ago. This production has big shoes to fill. I look forward to seeing.
“I knew who I was this morning, but I've changed a few times since then.”
Olivia11
Stand-by Joined: 7/30/16
#15CAROUSEL (2018) Previews
Posted: 2/25/18 at 6:33pm
musikman said: "MINOR SPOILERS AHEAD (?!?!)
As far as I could tell, he was making it out to be a sumptuous looking production in the vein of Dolly. I guess we'll find out on Wednesday night!"
With Santo Loquasto designing the sets I can imagine how lovely the revival is going to look. After all he was the same man who did the wonderful set design for Hello, Dolly!.
EllieRose2
Broadway Star Joined: 11/22/17
#16CAROUSEL (2018) Previews
Posted: 2/25/18 at 7:22pm
"I am curious to see the minor changes that are made to accommodate the race of lead Joshua Henry, who is black."
My GOD. I never would have guessed he was black by looking at him! Thank you SO much for letting the board know!!!!
greenifyme2
Broadway Star Joined: 5/19/17
#17CAROUSEL (2018) Previews
Posted: 2/25/18 at 7:42pm
Mildred Plotka said: "Why do these preview threads need to be posted so early? They just become seating and discount question threads. But I guess the self appointed head of the boards needs to make sure nobody beats them to it. "
Thank you!
EllieRose2
Broadway Star Joined: 11/22/17
GeorgeandDot
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/13/16
#19CAROUSEL (2018) Previews
Posted: 2/25/18 at 7:47pmI bet they have the officer shoot Billy instead of having Billy stab himself as a comment on police brutality. Interested to see what the change really is, but I bet this is it.
EllieRose2
Broadway Star Joined: 11/22/17
#20CAROUSEL (2018) Previews
Posted: 2/25/18 at 7:49pm
That is not a "minor tweak", that is totally changing the tone of the show. They would never do that. It's upsetting enough it happens daily in the real world. Gross.
GeorgeandDot
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/13/16
#21CAROUSEL (2018) Previews
Posted: 2/25/18 at 7:54pmWell it's reality, love, and it needs to be talked about. They have an opportunity to open up that conversation and they might just do it. I'm interested to see.
EllieRose2
Broadway Star Joined: 11/22/17
#22CAROUSEL (2018) Previews
Posted: 2/25/18 at 7:59pm
Me too. I am not seeing this until May, so I will be relying on the people of this board for reports.
StylishCynic
Stand-by Joined: 7/5/16
#23CAROUSEL (2018) Previews
Posted: 2/25/18 at 10:24pm
QueenAlice said: "That’s essentially what happened in the genius RNT production 20 years ago. This production has big shoes to fill. I look forward to seeing."
This prologue is on YouTube, and it is OUTSTANDING. The carousel moves me to tears when it starts turning along with the grand score.
#24CAROUSEL (2018) Previews
Posted: 2/26/18 at 1:01pm
musikman said: "I went to buy tickets a week or so ago and heard the very friendly box office employee talk to a patron in front of me. He was saying some very exciting things about the set (specifically the opening/carousel)."
I bought my ticket last week (April 25th can't come soon enough), but I wanted to reiterate how lovely the box office employee was. Seriously one of the friendliest ticket sellers I've ever talked to!
#25CAROUSEL (2018) Previews
Posted: 2/26/18 at 1:25pm
StylishCynic said: "QueenAlice said: "That’s essentially what happened in the genius RNT production 20 years ago. This production has big shoes to fill. I look forward to seeing."
This prologue is on YouTube, and it is OUTSTANDING. The carousel moves me to tears when it starts turning along with the grand score."
Here it is...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VUVqEwsXnZ0
I agree that this revival taking place almost 25 years after that historic production from Nicholas Hytner is probably going to be a tough act to follow. It should be interesting to hear what fans of the last revival think of this new production.
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