Carmen Cusack at 54 below- Page 2

[mpkie]

Posted: 8/15/16 at 3:21pm

Jshan05 said: "If anyone has clips, I'd love to see them! Thanks!"

Here are the opening numbers, including 4 cut songs, the Phantom/Les Mis/Wicked/Ragtime medley, and "If You Knew My Story":

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dtNp7sPI9e4&list=PLgJNsjoixqOagajfdCLUtjScRNulQdgja

ren598 said: "mpkie, I was able to get some videos of the concert on my phone.  Management didn't say anything about not being able to not be record the show.  I've done it many times in the past for other shows without any issues.  Here's the link to one of my videos from the show on YouTube.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRyqi_ZJK20"

Yeah, I don't know?! Someone actually came up to me and told me directly no filming, so I stopped. Wasn't obstructing anyone or disruptive in any way... Did you get most of the set? I'll look forward to the rest that you post! :)

[Jshan05]

Posted: 8/15/16 at 3:27pm

GAH these are so good. Thanks for posting these!

[caringtype1]

Posted: 8/15/16 at 3:43pm

Wish I could have seen this. Those videos were great, thanks for sharing them. "Heart of the Dreamer" and "I Have You" are included on Martin & Brickell's second album, So Familiar, which is basically all reworked songs from Bright Star. "Yes She Did" is on Martin & Brickell's first album. As much as I love Edie's voice, Carmen Cusack singing these songs is just incredible. 

Updated On: 8/15/16 at 03:43 PM

[MX888]

Posted: 8/15/16 at 6:12pm

mpkie said: "Yeah, I don't know?! Someone actually came up to me and told me directly no filming, so I stopped. Wasn't obstructing anyone or disruptive in any way... Did you get most of the set? I'll look forward to the rest that you post! :)"

 

This happened to my friend and I during one of Lea Salonga's shows. Someone in a suit (manager?) told me no filming but physically reached over to try and push my friend's phone down. We were being discreet about it - not obstructing anyone or being obnoxious.  


Was there last night and some girl was obviously filming -- he walked right past her and never said a word.

 

There's only an announcement not to use flash photography; nothing against taking video. 

[ChiTheaterFan]

Posted: 8/16/16 at 12:55am

When I saw Nicolette Robinson I sat ringside and they asked us not to video or take pictures or use our phones at length because the light from the screens would bother those behind us. So it may depend on where you're sitting?

At any rate, seeing Carmen tomorrow and I am SO excited. Avoiding the clips for now because I want to go in fresh. I've even taken a hiatus from the bright star cast recording for awhile because I will appreciate her voice even more after a break. :)

[gimlet2]

Posted: 8/16/16 at 1:42am

Belated thanks to the OP for the heads up - would have never otherwise come up on my radar. I caught this past Sunday's show and it was amazing!

Does anyone have a complete set list, if it was the same each night? (or help fill in some blanks below)

 

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Sun, 14 Aug 2016  54 Below/Carmen Cusack:

Bright Star cut/Heart of the Dreamer

Bright Star cut/Yes She Did (tell me she didn't/yes she did daddy)

Bright Star/I'll Tell You a Story

Bright Star cut/ ? (make a deal?)

Calamity Jane/Secret Love

Phantom of the Opera/Think of Me

Les Miserables/I Dreamed a Dream

Wicked/The Wizard and I

Ragtime/Back to Before

Parade/You Don't Know This Man

Carmen Cusack/? (Shane or Cherokee Boy?)

Bright Star/Way Back in the Day

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Sam Brown/Stop

Lilac Wine

Bright Star/Sun Is Gonna Shine

Carmen Cusack/? (Gemma, Josie, Closie?)

Bright Star/At Long Last

Encore/Brandi Carlile/The Story

 

 

 

[mpkie]

Posted: 8/16/16 at 1:51am

gimlet2 said: "Belated thanks to the OP for the heads up - would have never otherwise come up on my radar. I caught this past Sunday's show and it was amazing!

Does anyone have a complete set list, if it was the same each night? (or help fill in some blanks below)

 

 

Click Here To Toggle Spoiler Content

Sun, 14 Aug 2016  54 Below/Carmen Cusack:

Bright Star cut/Heart of the Dreamer

Bright Star cut/Yes She Did (tell me she didn't/yes she did daddy)

Bright Star/I'll Tell You a Story

Bright Star cut/ ? (make a deal?)

Calamity Jane/Secret Love

Phantom of the Opera/Think of Me

Les Miserables/I Dreamed a Dream

Wicked/The Wizard and I

Ragtime/Back to Before

Parade/You Don't Know This Man

Carmen Cusack/? (Shane or Cherokee Boy?)

Bright Star/Way Back in the Day



Sam Brown/Stop

Lilac Wine

Bright Star/Sun Is Gonna Shine

Carmen Cusack/? (Gemma, Josie, Closie?)

Bright Star/At Long Last

Encore/Brandi Carlile/The Story

 

 

 

"

We had a guest appearance from Katie Rose Clarke last Tuesday only and they did "For Good'. But the rest all look familiar/the same. And I thought her 3rd friend's name was "Pelosie" (sp?) but who knows!

I'm dying to hear her version of "Stop" again. She didn't think we'd know it stateside but I think we all knew the song.

[ren598]

Posted: 8/16/16 at 9:20am

mpkie,  just for you.  "Stop" from Carmen's show last Sunday night.  Enjoy!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTBzGq2MH0E

[mpkie]

Posted: 8/16/16 at 9:42am

<3 <3 <3 <3 I love it! Thank you!!! <3 <3 <3 Chills, once again!

[ren598]

Posted: 8/16/16 at 4:28pm

Uploaded two more videos:

Medley:  Think of Me (from The Phantom of the Opera/I Dreamed a Dream (from Les Miserables)/The Wizard and I (from Wicked)/Back to Before (from Ragtime)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZp1-RVBPBs

You Don't Know This Man (from Parade)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Msz7UwSxKMs

 

[ChiTheaterFan]

Posted: 8/16/16 at 9:42pm

Wow. Wow. Wow. 

 

I don't know how Carmen has not been a bigger star. She is phenomenal. This was everything I needed today. I hope we see so so so much more from her.

 

She seems so sweet and humble. Apparently when they offered her 3 dates at 54 below she responded that she would have to decide which would work best. She said they said "no... We want you to do all three" and she responded that she didn't have that many friends and family. 

 

Apparently the winner of the social media poll for which show she should do next was Parade. After hearing her sing You Don't Know This Man, who is going to make this happen?!?!?!

 

What a wonderful show. And couple goals: I hope someday someone looks at me the way she and her husband look at each other.

 

She sang with Edie Brickell tonight as well which was a lot of fun. It did not appear planned. Someone from 54 below informed me that "Paul Simon and his wife" were there. In light of the fact that she wrote a bunch of the songs Carmen sang, they probably should've said Edie Brickell was there with her husband...

[Sleepwalker]

Posted: 8/16/16 at 10:25pm

I agree 100% with the previous poster. Tonight's show was delightful. Carmen showed amazing vocal versatility throughout the set and the audience LOVED her. I can't wait to see what comes next, and after that,  for her 

[ren598]

Posted: 8/17/16 at 9:23am

Finally got the rest of my videos from Carmen's Sunday show up on YouTube.  Not sure about the names of some of the songs.  In particular her two originals and some of the cut songs from Bright Star.  If anyone know for certain, please let me know.

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiHqD-T4otnBiF3BRv9miNibNccMfwaZQ

Enjoy!

[UnwoundFantasies]

Posted: 8/17/16 at 10:44am

Wow thank you for uploading! Her originals are called Shane and Middle Lane. The cut songs are strong is the heart, yes she did, I have you. Not sure about the duet with Jimmy Ray.

[ren598]

Posted: 8/17/16 at 11:38am

UnwoundFantasies, thanks for the info regarding her originals.  I've updated my videos to reflect that.

[TFMH18]

Posted: 8/17/16 at 1:11pm

I don't have enough words to properly express how incredible she is, so I really won't even try. Those who had a chance to see this show, you know. Wow, what a singular talent and absolutely gorgeous spirit.

She said she's going to LA (just for a couple months, thankfully) for "a gig." Obviously not theatre-related. Wonder what it is! Television I imagine. So thrilled for her and cannot wait to see what she does next with that indescribable talent.

[mpkie]

Posted: 8/17/16 at 5:57pm

UnwoundFantasies said: "Wow thank you for uploading! Her originals are called Shane and Middle Lane. The cut songs are strong is the heart, yes she did, I have you. Not sure about the duet with Jimmy Ray."

I think it's called "Heart of the Dreamer", since that's what Edie Brickell called the song on her album. The cut songs were great. It made sense they cut "Yes She Did," but I actually liked the one with Jimmy Ray, although I could see it being superfluous with "Whoa Mama," which is such an awesome fun song (my favorite). More awesome "funness" was what Bright Star was missing for me though. I really wish they kept "I Have You" though. The version Carmen sang is just so emotional, warm, and beautiful.

Updated On: 8/17/16 at 05:57 PM

[starcatchers]

Posted: 8/17/16 at 6:26pm

mpkie said: "Jshan05 said: "If anyone has clips, I'd love to see them! Thanks!"

Here are the opening numbers, including 4 cut songs, the Phantom/Les Mis/Wicked/Ragtime medley, and "If You Knew My Story":

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dtNp7sPI9e4&list=PLgJNsjoixqOagajfdCLUtjScRNulQdgja

ren598 said: "mpkie, I was able to get some videos of the concert on my phone.  Management didn't say anything about not being able to not be record the show.  I've done it many times in the past for other shows without any issues.  Here's the link to one of my videos from the show on YouTube.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRyqi_ZJK20"

Yeah, I don't know?! Someone actually came up to me and told me directly no filming, so I stopped. Wasn't obstructing anyone or disruptive in any way... Did you get most of the set? I'll look forward to the rest that you post! :)

 

"

 

I'm thinking that was you who switched seats so I could sit with my friends? It was because of where you were sitting. (Thank you for that, by the way!)

I was there on the 9th, and I have to say, it was probably one of my favorite solo performances I've ever been to. 

 

[ren598]

Posted: 8/17/16 at 8:02pm

mpkie, Carmen mentions the name of the song she started the show off with at around 3:25 of the video below.  So that's what I'm going with.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dcGDVZWpBmI

[mpkie]

Posted: 8/17/16 at 10:19pm

ren598 said: "mpkie, Carmen mentions the name of the song she started the show off with at around 3:25 of the video below.  So that's what I'm going with.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dcGDVZWpBmI"

Cool. I am going through your vids now Guess they changed the title of the song, which they're allowed to do... it's their song!

[mpkie]

Posted: 8/17/16 at 10:23pm

starcatchers said: "mpkie said: "I'm thinking that was you who switched seats so I could sit with my friends? It was because of where you were sitting. (Thank you for that, by the way!)"

Yeah that was me! How funny! I'm glad it worked out. It was strange they didn't let you sit at the table, I don't think anyone else came? I guess because the show was sold out, so they couldn't have known yet. The waiter was really funny cuz he kept sneaking up on people.

 

[ChiTheaterFan]

Posted: 8/17/16 at 11:35pm

Thank you for these videos. I am trying to relive last night. It was so glorious. I wish I could see it live again. 

[ChiTheaterFan]

Posted: 8/26/16 at 1:01am

Sometimes wishes are answered. She's coming back!  4 performances January 17-24. Unfortunately I have trial the next week so I may not make it. fingers crossed. 

 

https://54below.secure.force.com/ticket/?acode=56ff7b14ae6da73de61ee399020e007b#details_a0Si000000IIoYSEA1

 

 

Updated On: 8/26/16 at 01:01 AM

[TFMH18]

Posted: 8/26/16 at 10:19am

And with a hefty jump in ticket prices too! Hot damn, good for her. I'll still shell it out to see her perform but wow prices starting at $65, get it Carmen! 

Also, this is the project she's doing in LA for the next couple months. Seems... Interesting?

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/performers-john-lloyd-young-carmen-923013

[oncemorewithfeeling2]

Posted: 8/26/16 at 11:43am

Good for her! The "For the Record" events are incredibly fun to see and typically very well done. It's definitely a change from what we typically see Carmen in, but exposure of any kind is good.