Caroline, or Change: "That old copper statue?... 'Honorin' the brave Confed'rate Soldier'"

I don't know this show too well, but your lyrics alone seem to be rather topically accurate, don't they?

There's a mention of Stonewall Jackson in the context of American glory in "Motherhood" in Hello, Dolly! Wonder if they'll cut that out.

Love this show, and I've been thinking about it a lot too due to recent events. In 2004, race issues were considered "solved" by most people. In 2017, we're learning they aren't. I think its themes would resonate a lot more with today's audience. Maybe it's a little too soon for a Broadway revival, but I'd love an off-Bway production in a more intimate setting.

Updated On: 8/18/17 at 12:45 PM

uncageg said: "Was lucky enough to see the show in previews on Broadway.

Valentina3, the cast recording is pretty much the entire show. It is excellent."

Cast recording is excellent. I think I have the little ditty that the washing machine sings stuck in my head at least once a week. There's also a bootleg up on Youtube if you want to see.

For your viewing pleasure, here is footage of that scene in the original 2004 Broadway production of CAROLINE, OR CHANGE featuring Tonya Pinkins as Caroline, Chandra Wilson as Dotty and Aisha De Haas as The Moon.

Enjoy!

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

The Caroline, or Change cast recording is probably my favorite cast recording of all time. I think even the critics didn't quite understand the relevancy and gravity of the themes of this show and it went over their heads. I have a feeling they're quite far-removed from 1960s and even present-day Louisiana and places like that and the people inhabiting it.

Updated On: 8/18/17 at 01:38 PM

Jordan Catalano, can you get Tesori and Kushner on a conference call with us right away?

Anika performing I Hate the Bus was one of the most devastatingly beautiful moments I've ever witnessed in the theatre. I walked out of the show and said, "She's winning a Tony for that" and later, was overjoyed to see that she did.

I really would not like to see Erivo do this.

Matt, I agree with you. Anika took my breath away when she sang it and surely deserved that Tony for her entire performance.

Here is Tony Award winner Anika Noni Rose's "I Hate the Bus" in the original 2004 Broadway production of CAROLINE, OR CHANGE:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QIO3x-zORCo&list=PL6143502C3E0C79A6

As a bonus, here is the opening section of the show itself. I remember my mouth dropping open when all this started unfolding on stage as I had NO idea what the show sounded like as I only went to see the show because it was closing. My mouth remained open the entire Act 1. Yes, Tonya's voice was a bit shot at times which was the case during her run due to the difficult sung-thru score she had to sing 8 times a week.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXZ1w4qESGY&list=PL5507354B26A0A5C3

raddersons: In 2004, race issues were considered "solved" by most people.

**by most white people. (Who have considered them solved/fine for centuries.)

And YES to the Caroline revival right now.

I think the same mini-tour played SF. I assume Ben Platt was in the cast here as well. Cool!

This is by far one of my favorite shows. It is so wonderfully powerful, emotional, and tuneful. I used to obsess over the bootleg I had, and in it, Tonya's voice cracks quite a bit. But, she rolls with it and it feels like it becomes a physical manifestation of her character's sorrow and brokenness, stubbornness, and humanity. I think it's one of the bravest performances ever. I. Love. This. Show.

Updated On: 8/18/17 at 06:53 PM