Caligula tomorrow night!!!-My review...

[Chrysanthemum62001]

Posted: 10/6/04 at 8:35pm

I'm FINALLY going to see Caligula tomorrow night (and I just wanted to share!) Woo hoo! Can't wait!!!!

Updated On: 10/8/04 at 08:35 PM

[bdwaygirl]

Posted: 10/6/04 at 8:36pm

Oooh! Can't wait to hear your review! Please post one. You haven't gone yet? I'm going back on Saturday, both shows. Can't wait.

[NativeNewYorker]

Posted: 10/6/04 at 8:43pm

Have fun! Well, maybe not...it's not exactly the feel-good hit of the season :) but Euan and Gilles are excellent...I've always been a Sebastian Arcelus fan, it was nice seeing him in something new as well.

[Chrysanthemum62001]

Posted: 10/6/04 at 8:43pm

No, I haven't been yet! This was the only night I could get tickets for that I could actually go, so YIPEEE!!! A whole night of fun, I can hardly wait! And for 20 bucks, I might pop over to get a ticket for Adam at Joes Pub but it depends on how much time I have after the Chatterbox. "Oh happy day..."

[Chrysanthemum62001]

Posted: 10/6/04 at 8:44pm

Oh gosh, I can't wait to see Sebastian. I think he is just wonderful, and he sings a mean "Leavin' on a Jet Plane".

[bythesword84]

Posted: 10/6/04 at 8:52pm

I envy you all, I saw it once and have been dying to go again but alas have not been able to secure tickets.

Have tons of fun.

[AlienOnBroadway]

Posted: 10/6/04 at 9:29pm

I saw it last week--made a special trip that included plans to see it, in fact.

I was thoroughly entertained. There wasn't a weak performer in the whole show.
It was great to finally get to see what all the Euan fuss was about. He definitely didn't disappoint. I was impressed with his ability to "switch" so quickly into "wacky mode" or into "sullen mode" and just any of the craziness that the character of Caligula required.
And Gilles totally owned the stage when he was on it (even climbing ohsocarefully on the scaffolding!) His voice was commanding and passionate. I have been a fan of his since "Chrysalis" so I was thrilled to get to see him perform.

Other standouts were: Sebastian Arcelus and Shorey Walker, who were not only great in their roles of Germanicus and Agrippina, but also in their ensemble parts as well; And Brooke Sunny Moriber who I suspect is far more talented than her role gave her time to be.

The show itself was hip and different and very glam. It's definitely not for the traditional-minded theatre fans, but I can certainly see it having a big following.
Anyone who is lucky enough to have scored tickets will be in for a good time.

[jrb_actor]

Posted: 10/7/04 at 1:35am

I saw the show tonight and I thought it was sensational. It's really good--with a great cast and creative team. I wish it all the best and have no doubt that it will go on to future productions.

[midtowngym]

Posted: 10/7/04 at 9:00am

I also saw it last nighti--it ROCKED! (and JRB kept pinching my tushy during intermission.)

[jrb_actor]

Posted: 10/7/04 at 9:20am

nuh UH!

[Chrysanthemum62001]

Posted: 10/8/04 at 2:00am

So, there I was...sitting in my seat during intermission kicking myself for not seeing this SOONER!
Wow, this show is AMAZING!!! I'm not really sure what I was expecting, but I really left with absolutely no dissapointments. (Well, other than the fact that there isn't a cast recording available for me to purchase.) Oh my God, I loved it!
Everything about the show itself if awesome. The cast is SOOOOOOOOO talented, and the orchestra is brilliant. The melodies and lyrics are very catchy. It's like Taboo and Cabaret meets Jesus Christ Superstar and We Will Rock You. It also reminded me a lot of Aida for some reason.
The opening scene grabs hold. I don't want to spoil the show for anyone who hasn't seen it, so I'm going to be short with things. Euan is terrific, and really pulls off the part well. For whatever reason, he seems to be best fitted for characters with large egos. I would like to see him in something different...for example, Chitty Chitty, which he said he wasn't going to be in.
Gilles Chiasson is on of the most talented men I have ever met. He was so captivating, and made the show for me personally. Wow-wee! I am talking SERIOUS talent here! For all the stuff this guy has been in, he should have a Tony! Plus, he has a magnificent set of the prettiest blue eyes I have ever seen in my life. They are really quite amazing. And If I were making the costume choices, his butt would have been in a pair of leather pants with the skirty thing over it. Ahhh, what a man! I can't wait to see him in more stuff in the future.
I hope to see this show become more than just a project for the NYMTF. Man, I would LOVE to see this show again!
I'll probably have more to say tommorow when I'm actually awake...

[SammyGal]

Posted: 10/8/04 at 2:25am

I saw it tonight!! (okay, so I've seen it before...)

But they added all this new stuff, edited a lot...
wow I LOVE the changes!
I think it did a lot of good.

I hope it goes somewhere!
Euan and Gilles were ON FIRE tonight!
AMAZING AMAZING. A.MA.ZING!

[bdwaygirl]

Posted: 10/8/04 at 6:58am

Sammy, when did you see it before last night? Was it one of the first performances? I wonder if the changes happened since I last saw it. I'm going tonight. Managed to scrounge up a ticket.

Chrys, so glad you enjoyed it!

[SammyGal]

Posted: 10/8/04 at 7:13am

I saw it the day before the flea market... the 17th-ish?

Yea they made changes since then but I think some of the changes were new for just tonight. So maybe they'll continue them for the rest of the performances :)

[bdwaygirl]

Posted: 10/8/04 at 7:51am

Well, I'm there for the last three performances, so I'll be on the lookout!

[Corine2]

Posted: 10/8/04 at 7:56am

Glad to hear it is so good. I am going with a few friends on Saturday.

[GirlfriendFromCanada]

Posted: 10/8/04 at 9:13am

I enjoyed the changes too, they made the ending flow a little better.

I had so much fun both times I saw this show. The cast and music is great, and it really works well. One of the things I like the best is how they make so much use of the ensemble. They're always around, and there's always a few ensemble members getting a little more attention in a lot of the scenes. It's disturbing, but what more can you expect from a show about this particular subject matter. They make great use of it.

I would LOVE to see this show go somewhere. I think, with a bit more work, it could be pretty successful.

[EddieVarley]

Posted: 10/8/04 at 9:57am

Saw it Wednesday and adored it, a wonderful suprise!

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 10/8/04 at 11:47am

I went last night... I'll post more actual thoughts later... loved it though. And it was great to see you both, Sammy and Chrysanthemum!!

[bdwaygirl]

Posted: 10/11/04 at 6:57pm

Emcee, did you ever post your review? I did a search, but couldn't find anything.

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 10/11/04 at 7:05pm

haha, I never did get to it. I've been so so so busy. I'll try to either tonight or tomorrow, though.

[Corine2]

Posted: 10/11/04 at 7:19pm

It closed.

[bdwaygirl]

Posted: 10/11/04 at 7:27pm

"It closed".

We know that. Unfortunately, it was scheduled to.

[Chrysanthemum62001]

Posted: 10/11/04 at 7:29pm

:sniff, sniff:: I wish I could have seen it more than once...

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 10/11/04 at 7:30pm

Not the show, Corine... I never posted what I thought of it. That's what I was saying I'd get to. I saw it on Thursday.