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CAROUSEL at the Lyric Opera in Chicago
CAROUSEL at the Lyric Opera in Chicago#250
Posted: 4/15/15 at 6:35pm
Broadway.com just did a periscope with Laura Osnes backstage, and the transfer is brought up twice, once by Paul Wontorek and then again by her - when Paul asks initially she crosses her fingers and then someone online asks her when she's coming back to Broadway and she says "hopefully soon, maybe in this musical!"
Updated On: 4/15/15 at 06:35 PM
Stand-by Joined: 11/7/11
CAROUSEL at the Lyric Opera in Chicago#251
Posted: 4/16/15 at 9:26pm
Just got to see it a second time, and in my opinion the production is growing even stronger. If the folks around me are representative, they need to offer Carousel tissue packs in the concessions stand.
CAROUSEL at the Lyric Opera in Chicago#252
Posted: 4/17/15 at 12:33pm
Saw it last night and was absolutely blown away. I started sobbing and could see because my eyes were so watery. Laura, Jenn and Steven are the definitions of perfection. I do hope this production transfers to broadway. 
CAROUSEL at the Lyric Opera in Chicago#253
Posted: 4/18/15 at 11:04pm
Saw the show last night...WOW. This was one of the more thrilling and emotional nights that I have had in the theater in a long time. Laura Osnes gives one of her more emotional performances to date...and proves she is worthy of much deeper characters then she has been getting. There really are no words to describe Steven Pasquale's performance. I will just say as someone who does not genuinely become emotional at the theater, his "Soliliquy had me tearing up the end. I definitely got chills in the last 2 minutes of that number. In the past the choreography of Rob Ashford has left me kinda "eh", and in the "June is Busting out all over" number I didn't find it very thrilling. Well he more then makes up for it in the Ballet in the second act. Just like Mr. Pasquale's performance, there are no words. A huge shout out for Joffrey Ballet dancer Abigail Simon as Louise, who not only dances superbly, but acts the hell out of that scene. Once again, the chills came. So just like everyone else on this board, if you are in the Chicago area definitely get your ticket to this once in a lifetime experience.
I did Stagedoor at the end, and a note to the lyric opera...next time you do a show with this type of broadway cast, it might behove you to set up a barricade. There weren't a ton of people, but enough to create a crowd. I felt so bad for Steven Pasquale trying to maneuver his way out. Did get to meet Larua Osnes though, so sweet and she signed my drawing and even asked me for a copy to send to the Lyric for her, which I will definitely be doing.
Here's what Frank Rich tweeted from the show tonight. Would love to see the Nytimes review this.
And the monumental @StevePasquale performance in #Carousel highlights not only the Sondheim/Hammerstein lineage but that of Billy/Sweeney
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CAROUSEL at the Lyric Opera in Chicago#254
Posted: 4/18/15 at 11:07pm
How does Carousel have anything to do with Sondheim?
CAROUSEL at the Lyric Opera in Chicago#255
Posted: 4/19/15 at 2:56am
^ Agreed. That's ... very strange.
Stand-by Joined: 11/7/11
CAROUSEL at the Lyric Opera in Chicago#256
Posted: 4/19/15 at 3:06am
"How does Carousel have anything to do with Sondheim?"
I assume Rich may be referring to Hammerstein's early mentorship of Sondheim, and the tragic anti-hero overtones of Billy apparent in Sweeney. Both characters also grapple with the question of justice for the common man versus for the powerful. The connection is even more-than-usually apparent in the Lyric production, which includes some often-omitted music.
Updated On: 4/19/15 at 03:06 AMCAROUSEL at the Lyric Opera in Chicago#257
Posted: 4/20/15 at 8:16pm
Saw the matinee of this on Saturday. Wow!! I absolutely loved it.
Everyone is singing their butts off. Aside from the amazing leads, I also really enjoyed Jenn Gambatese. She was funny and her voice is beautiful.
Really highly recommend if you are in the Chicago area. I am wanting to go back before May 3. We'll see if I make it as I don't live super close.
Also, bring tissues. I knew it was emotional but I was not expecting to be crying at the end... :)
CAROUSEL at the Lyric Opera in Chicago#258
Posted: 4/21/15 at 12:41am
I'm so jealous of everyone who has seen this! I bet it's marvelous. Laura is so versatile - she can definitely do anything you throw at her. Glad to see Jenn G. back on stage! I would love for this to transfer!
CAROUSEL at the Lyric Opera in Chicago#259
Posted: 4/21/15 at 1:07am
https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/STAGE-TUBE-Laura-Osnes-and-Steven-Pasquale-Perform-If-I-Loved-You-from-Lyric-Operas-CAROUSEL-20150420
CAROUSEL at the Lyric Opera in Chicago#260
Posted: 4/21/15 at 1:07am
Quick sidebar: someone on here has a full vid recording of the glorious NY Phil concert w/ Kelli O'Hara, right? Feel free to drop me a private message and I'll send you some of Before100's d'pix. Sounds like a fair deal, right?
Stand-by Joined: 11/7/11
CAROUSEL at the Lyric Opera in Chicago#261
Posted: 4/21/15 at 4:05am
I'll see if I can get Paul's link to work here (also linked throughBroadwayWorld videos now)...
... FAIL
Updated On: 4/21/15 at 04:05 AM
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CAROUSEL at the Lyric Opera in Chicago#262
Posted: 4/21/15 at 6:51am
I'm crazy about what Osnes and Pasquale are bringing to this rehearsal clip of the If I Loved You scene.
They are playing it so naturally. The chemistry is palpable
Osnes finds Julie's grit and Pasquale Billy's vulnerability. These "playing the opposite" colors are critical to making this first rate musical soar.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/theater/video/
Stand-by Joined: 11/7/11
CAROUSEL at the Lyric Opera in Chicago#263
Posted: 4/21/15 at 10:32am
If you don't succeed the first time...
Updated On: 4/21/15 at 10:32 AM
Stand-by Joined: 11/7/11
CAROUSEL at the Lyric Opera in Chicago#265
Posted: 4/21/15 at 11:22am
That clip gave me chills! How I wish I made plans to fly out to Chicago to see this.
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/28/05
CAROUSEL at the Lyric Opera in Chicago#266
Posted: 4/21/15 at 11:49am
Two more days. I am truly excited to see this.
Stand-by Joined: 11/7/11
CAROUSEL at the Lyric Opera in Chicago#267
Posted: 4/21/15 at 3:26pm
I think I heard that the Lyric principals chose not to watch prior performances, which I'm guessing helped them make the characters fully their own. I loved the 1994 production, but those choices would not have fit these performers.
I'm not sure I understand how a concurrent Broadway run would hurt the Houston production. Is there an assumption that many people will travel to Houston to see their (different) cast, or that Houston audiences would stay away from the show if a version was simultaneously on Broadway? I would think that might actually be an added draw for Houston rather than a deterrent?
CAROUSEL at the Lyric Opera in Chicago#268
Posted: 4/21/15 at 7:09pm
But the Houston production is playing for a grand total of.... 7 performances. So if a broadway run does run simultaneously with the houston production I really don't think it will impact grosses or anything.
CAROUSEL at the Lyric Opera in Chicago#269
Posted: 4/21/15 at 7:32pm
It doesn't matter. Houston helped fund the production. They will want the show before otherproductions IMHO.
CAROUSEL at the Lyric Opera in Chicago#270
Posted: 4/21/15 at 7:39pm
I don't really think it matters. If producers want to do it, and The Lyric and Houston give them the rights, we will see it this fall
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CAROUSEL at the Lyric Opera in Chicago#271
Posted: 4/22/15 at 4:11pm
Call_me_jorge, did the actors just come out through the lobby in the front doorway section there? Seeing this next week – very excited!
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CAROUSEL at the Lyric Opera in Chicago#272
Posted: 4/22/15 at 4:41pm
First, this is not coming to Broadway in fall of 2015. Phillypinto, why is it so hard for you to understand this? It is a co production between two opera companies and before it can be done anywhere else it must play at those two places first. There is no question about this at all.
secondly, I wonder how well this is selling. My $29 upper balcony tickets just got a free upgrade to the $99 main floor seats.
CAROUSEL at the Lyric Opera in Chicago#273
Posted: 4/22/15 at 4:49pm
I've gotten numerous emails from the Lyric about various offers and discounts just in the past couple of weeks, so it certainly doesn't appear to be selling out.
CAROUSEL at the Lyric Opera in Chicago#274
Posted: 4/22/15 at 5:06pm
To be fair, let's keep in mind that there are 3,563 seats! Times 8 shows a week.
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