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CAROUSEL (2018) Previews
#75CAROUSEL (2018) Previews
Posted: 2/28/18 at 7:57pmI counted 27 names in the orchestra! Have we been blessed with an orchestra that size since my beloved Follies?
"Sticks and stones, sister. Here, have a Valium." - Patti LuPone, a Memoir
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Posted: 2/28/18 at 8:09pm
Yes - Sunset Boulevard :).
"You can't overrate Bernadette Peters. She is such a genius. There's a moment in "Too Many Mornings" and Bernadette doing 'I wore green the last time' - It's a voice that is just already given up - it is so sorrowful. Tragic. You can see from that moment the show is going to be headed into such dark territory and it hinges on this tiny throwaway moment of the voice." - Ben Brantley (2022)
"Bernadette's whole, stunning performance [as Rose in Gypsy] galvanized the actors capable of letting loose with her. Bernadette's Rose did take its rightful place, but too late, and unseen by too many who should have seen it" Arthur Laurents (2009)
"Sondheim's own favorite star performances? [Bernadette] Peters in ''Sunday in the Park,'' Lansbury in ''Sweeney Todd'' and ''obviously, Ethel was thrilling in 'Gypsy.'' Nytimes, 2000
jacobsnchz14
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/13/06
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Posted: 2/28/18 at 8:13pm
Bwayfan292 said: "Great! The merch looks pretty good. Rip my bank account."
What do they have?
#78CAROUSEL (2018) Previews
Posted: 2/28/18 at 8:15pmThe most recent King and I revival had 29 members of the pit.
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#79CAROUSEL (2018) Previews
Posted: 2/28/18 at 8:32pm
And how big is the orchestra going to be for My Fair Lady?
GeorgeandDot
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/13/16
#80CAROUSEL (2018) Previews
Posted: 2/28/18 at 8:33pm
It's nice to hear that they haven't gone the cheap route for the orchestra. It'll also be exciting to hear those new Tunick orchestrations with a large orchestra.
Heads up, there are some pics of the golden show curtain up on Instagram.
Also, I'm pretty sure that I read that My Fair Lady will be performed with a 30 piece orchestra.
#81CAROUSEL (2018) Previews
Posted: 2/28/18 at 8:39pm
Jeffrey Karasarides said: "And how big is the orchestra going to be for My Fair Lady?"
I think it's either 29 or 30 players. I'm not sure but it is going to be HUGE.
Bwayfan292
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/19/17
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Posted: 2/28/18 at 8:53pm
jacobsnchz14 said: "Bwayfan292 said: "Great! The merch looks pretty good. Rip my bank account."
What do they have?"
Theres a picture on instagram under the imperal theatre location. It looks like the normal merch for any show, but the art thats on the marquee is basiclly on eveything and im obbsesed with it.
"Why was my post about my post being deleted, deleted, causing my account to be banned from posting" - The Lion Roars 2k18
#83CAROUSEL (2018) Previews
Posted: 2/28/18 at 8:59pm
Bwayfan292 said: "jacobsnchz14 said: "Bwayfan292 said: "Great! The merch looks pretty good. Rip my bank account."
What do they have?"
Theres a picture on instagram under the imperal theatre location. It looks like the normal merch for any show, but the art thatson the marquee is basiclly on eveything and im obbsesed with it."
Could you please post a link? I’m interested but can’t seem to find that particular pic.
h6p8gv
Featured Actor Joined: 7/31/03
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Posted: 2/28/18 at 8:59pm
TO those there tonight how did they work the Carousel at the begenning of the show?
Featured Actor Joined: 12/31/69
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Posted: 2/28/18 at 9:00pm
Musical Master said: "Jeffrey Karasarides said: "And how big is the orchestra going to be for My Fair Lady?"
I think it's either 29 or 30 players. I'm not sure but it is going to be HUGE."
That's incredible. Hopefully other shows will follow...Reminds me of the last "South Pacific" revival. That information alone will make me get tickets! BRAVO to large orchestras !
terrilovesNY
Understudy Joined: 10/16/13
terrilovesNY
Understudy Joined: 10/16/13
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Posted: 2/28/18 at 9:05pmI have not seen rush information until your post, would you specify the rush policy?
Bwayfan292
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/19/17
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Posted: 2/28/18 at 9:07pm
https://www.instagram.com/p/BfwqcxHH_Ik/MattRVA said: "Bwayfan292 said: "jacobsnchz14 said: "Bwayfan292 said: "Great! The merch looks pretty good. Rip my bank account."
What do they have?"
Theres a picture on instagram under the imperal theatre location. It looks like the normal merch for any show, but the art thatson the marquee is basiclly on eveything and im obbsesed with it."
Could you please post a link? I’m interested but can’t seem to find that particular pic.
"
https://www.instagram.com/p/BfwqcxHH_Ik/
(This is not my picture) Here ya go!
"Why was my post about my post being deleted, deleted, causing my account to be banned from posting" - The Lion Roars 2k18
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Posted: 2/28/18 at 9:10pm
Bwayfan292 said: "jacobsnchz14 said: "Bwayfan292 said: "Great! The merch looks pretty good. Rip my bank account."
What do they have?"
Theres a picture on instagram under the imperal theatre location. It looks like the normal merch for any show, but the art thatson the marquee is basiclly on eveything and im obbsesed with it."
Please tell me they have a window card!
jacobsnchz14
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/13/06
#90CAROUSEL (2018) Previews
Posted: 2/28/18 at 9:29pm
msmp said: "Bwayfan292 said: "jacobsnchz14 said: "Bwayfan292 said: "Great! The merch looks pretty good. Rip my bank account."
What do they have?"
Theres a picture on instagram under the imperal theatre location. It looks like the normal merch for any show, but the art thatson the marquee is basiclly on eveything and im obbsesed with it."
Pleasetell me they have a window card!"
Yes and it says $30 on the price sheet.
ellbellthomps
Leading Actor Joined: 11/15/17
#91CAROUSEL (2018) Previews
Posted: 2/28/18 at 9:30pm
I am SUPER excited to hear the reports tonight!
#92CAROUSEL (2018) Previews
Posted: 2/28/18 at 9:33pm
Intermission now, quick thoughts:
Top notch production with the best voices in the biz, Joshua Henry will get a Tony nom and perhaps win for this role, his Soliloquy was magnificent. Lindsay shines in her role adding a lot of personality and comedy.
Jessie Mueller shines in If I Loved You but hadn’t had much material yet, waiting till Act 2.
The dancing is great, very impressive.
Amar Ramasan is getting into the role, with more shows he’ll be great, amazing dancer.
Overall very impressed.
theatregoer3
Broadway Star Joined: 3/8/13
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Posted: 2/28/18 at 9:33pm
Intermission.
Justin Peck will win every award under the sun.
Joshua Henry and Jessie Mueller are flawless. Fleming is the weakest link thus far. Sets are nothing special. Orchestra is maybe best I’ve heard in memory. But really...the choreography is next level.
#94CAROUSEL (2018) Previews
Posted: 2/28/18 at 9:34pm
Intermission.
Largely glorious cast with soaring voices - “Soliloquy” was simply stunning. I have some quibbles - the Starkeeper has been added into large quantities of the first act and should really be cut. “Blow High, Blow Low” has been lengthened to 6/7 minutes and brought the show to a crawl - but the audience loved it. Lindsay sang a verse of “When the Children Are Asleep” that I had never heard before! The set is beautiful, though the Carousel is not a big spectacle moment - we only see the top of the carousel come through the ceiling, the actors dance in a circle below it.
As of right now, it is a sumptuous production that is well done, but still has work to do before opening. I’m hoping the team knows there is work to do and don’t think it’s frozen, as so many new shows do.
A line change I noticed: “Kind of scrawny and frail” as opposed to “pale” in “If I Loved You”. Billy still sings the “Peaches and cream” line.
"Sticks and stones, sister. Here, have a Valium." - Patti LuPone, a Memoir
h6p8gv
Featured Actor Joined: 7/31/03
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Posted: 2/28/18 at 9:45pm
What did they do CAROUSEL wise at the begenning
BroadwayBeebe
Featured Actor Joined: 2/10/16
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Posted: 2/28/18 at 9:50pm
Sally Durant Plummer said: “Blow High, Blow Low” has been lengthened to 6/7 minutes and brought the show to a crawl - but the audience loved it.."
The Hornpipe has always been one of my favorite parts so I’m excited to hear that it’s still in the show and being received well. I can’t wait to see this
GeorgeandDot
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/13/16
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Posted: 2/28/18 at 10:10pmSoundw lovely! Can't wait to hear your full thoughts on the production.
#99CAROUSEL (2018) Previews
Posted: 2/28/18 at 10:53pm
Will give full report when I get home. “Geraniums In the Winder” and “Stonecutters Cut It On Stone” we’re not sung, though listed in the program - staging problems?
Fleming is in wonderful voice and is stunning.
I have major quibbles, but for a major production, it is in pretty decent shape for a first preview.
"Sticks and stones, sister. Here, have a Valium." - Patti LuPone, a Memoir
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