EVITA in London and video clips

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EVITA in London and video clips

Posted: 6/22/06 at 6:02pm

Ok, those video clips are AMAZING!!! Elena Roger sounds wonderful and the set design looks INCREDIBLE!!

I like in the photos how Che isn't necessarily Che Guevara - I don't know that for sure, but it looks like he's an everyman; as in the original concept recording and the movie. If that's the case, I WANT THAT ROLE if it transfers here and they don't have Philip Quast come with it. If they are casting it young; he looks young - I WANT THAT ROLE - AND I have the chops to do it 8 times a week

Sorry - don't mean to be campaigning - but that's one of my favorite shows (if not THE favorite) and it looks like a beautiful production!

-BCR

#2

re: EVITA in London and video clips

Posted: 6/22/06 at 6:06pm

Where can we view the clips?

#3

re: EVITA in London and video clips

Posted: 6/22/06 at 6:17pm

http://evitathemusical.com/

#4

re: EVITA in London and video clips

Posted: 6/22/06 at 6:21pm

Very nice!
Although Elena Rogers' voice doesn't sound as strong to me in those clips as everyone says...
But I guess it would be wrong to judge just from those short clips.

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#5

re: EVITA in London and video clips

Posted: 6/22/06 at 6:24pm

The clips are wonderful.

and wow, Elena really got RAVE reviews. I hope she transfers with the show, IF it transfers here.

#6

re: EVITA in London and video clips

Posted: 6/22/06 at 6:25pm

hmm- Elena certainly doesn't sound as powerful as Patti LuPone, but those clips are still great! I'm loving the full-screen-ness.

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#7

re: EVITA in London and video clips

Posted: 6/22/06 at 6:33pm

Che is really cute...

It's nice to see Evita actually sound like an Argentinian, *cough*Madonna*cough*.

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Percy: Sink me! If it isn't Javvurt!
Javert: Zsah-vair, it's pronounced Zsah-vair.
Pecry: But it's spelled J-A-V-E-R-T Javvurt.
Javert: Repeat after me Zsah...Zsah....
Percy: Oh! Zsa-Zsa! Like the Gabor sister! Well I personally have always prefered Eva.
Javert: (Looks for gun)

#8

re: EVITA in London and video clips

Posted: 6/22/06 at 6:41pm

Looks and sounds GREAT!

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#9

re: EVITA in London and video clips

Posted: 6/22/06 at 6:44pm

I've said it before and I'll say it again... Che is hooooot! And, most importantly, not Guevara! YAY!

I too am also happy that for once Eva sounds like an Argentine. It bothers me how in the American Premiere Recording, EVERYONE has (bad) Spanish accents except for Eva and Che. It's kind of like how Marguerite's the only one with a French accent in the Scarlet Pimpernel.

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#10

re: EVITA in London and video clips

Posted: 6/22/06 at 6:45pm

Matt Rawle is incredibly hot as Che. That was from a fourth row stalls perspective and seeing him in civvies and sandals afterwards

#11

re: EVITA in London and video clips

Posted: 6/22/06 at 6:50pm

I like that it actually sounds like Argentina. Elena seemed liek she would be awesome. And i agree with the Che statements lol.

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#12

re: EVITA in London and video clips

Posted: 6/22/06 at 6:54pm

Just got home from the first night after the first night - great show. The set really puts the piece firmly in its historical context. De-politicising Che and making him a cynical peasant emphasises Eva's credo - we can't change the fundamentals of politics - let's razzle dazzle 'em!

All of the cast is strong - but the evening belongs to Elena Roger. I've just watched the website clips and they don't do her performance justice - she is electrifying. She has a stage presence like no-one I've seen in the part. The whole audience was on its feet.

#13

re: EVITA in London and video clips

Posted: 6/22/06 at 8:20pm

ugh! i wanna move to london!!! this production looks so lavish! AND A EVA THAT DANCES!!!!!!

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#14

re: EVITA in London and video clips

Posted: 6/22/06 at 8:22pm

I TOTALLY concur with RustyRockette.

This sounds AMAZING.

I PRAY it transfers.

Not to mention that the West End season right now is RIDICULOUS.

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re: EVITA in London and video clips

Posted: 6/22/06 at 8:34pm

those clips look impressive... i think. it was choppy for me and got annoying cuz i have a great internet connection! i would love to see this production!

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#16

re: EVITA in London and video clips

Posted: 6/22/06 at 8:56pm

It was really choppy for me too, Zepka. What I did see/hear from it, it looks and sounds great. Can't wait to get the cast recording.

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#17

re: EVITA in London and video clips

Posted: 6/22/06 at 9:06pm

It looks like a lovely production. The sets are great and the dancing looks fantastic!

#18

re: EVITA in London and video clips

Posted: 6/22/06 at 9:07pm

I like the slight Latin style added to "Don't Cry For Me Argentina"

#19

re: EVITA in London and video clips

Posted: 6/22/06 at 9:14pm

RealPlayer is not working for me. (Figures!) How do I install QuickTime? FYI, I have Windows XP (if it makes a difference). I really want to view the clips! HELP!

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Salve, Regina, Mater misericordiae
Vita, dulcedo, et spes nostra
Salve, Salve Regina
Ad te clamamus exsules filii Eva
Ad te suspiramus, gementes et flentes
O clemens O pia

#20

re: EVITA in London and video clips

Posted: 6/22/06 at 9:17pm

It looks very good, but the reviews seemed to be dead on.

Having a true Argentinian takes away some vocal clarity and power...

#21

re: EVITA in London and video clips

Posted: 6/22/06 at 9:31pm

Well, I managed to install QuickTime. However, only the first clip will play. When I click on the other two, all I get is a white screen. Did I do something wrong?

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Salve, Regina, Mater misericordiae
Vita, dulcedo, et spes nostra
Salve, Salve Regina
Ad te clamamus exsules filii Eva
Ad te suspiramus, gementes et flentes
O clemens O pia

#22

re: EVITA in London and video clips

Posted: 6/22/06 at 9:42pm

Never mind. I got it to work. (Why do I feel like I'm talking to myself?)

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Salve, Regina, Mater misericordiae
Vita, dulcedo, et spes nostra
Salve, Salve Regina
Ad te clamamus exsules filii Eva
Ad te suspiramus, gementes et flentes
O clemens O pia

#23

re: EVITA in London and video clips

Posted: 6/22/06 at 9:55pm

Those clips are GORGEOUS. It looks like a great production.

#24

re: EVITA in London and video clips

Posted: 6/23/06 at 1:07pm

Why can't all official show site have great quality clips like that (meaning why does POTO still have those awful, tiny, blurry, choppy, garbled clips?).

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#25

re: EVITA in London and video clips

Posted: 6/23/06 at 2:35pm

OK, not to sound mean-spirited, but what the heck happened to Philip Quast? He looks twice his normal size. He used to be kinda hunky....

TT

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