Edward Scissorhands last night

[WestVillage]

Edward Scissorhands last night#1

Posted: 3/15/07 at 11:06am

What an exquisite production. Beautifully danced, wonderful (live) music and a great night at the theatre. One of the best things I've seen in a long time. Well worth the trip to Brooklyn! Too bad its only a 3 week run; I'm sure it could run much longer.

[MimiJudith]

re: Edward Scissorhands last night#2

Posted: 3/15/07 at 11:13am

Sounds excellent. I wish they would transfer to Broadway.

[2373]

re: Edward Scissorhands last night#2

Posted: 3/15/07 at 11:53am

WestVillage:

Could you tell me alittle bit more about it.
Is it a ballet?? Pointe work?
Is it Modern dance, lyrical?
Any singing at all?

I have an interest in getting tickets but want to know a bit more about it.

Thanks...

[To The Stage!]

re: Edward Scissorhands last night#3

Posted: 3/15/07 at 11:55am

Did anyone get tickets off of TDF? If so, how are they?

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[wickedrentq]

re: Edward Scissorhands last night#4

Posted: 3/15/07 at 11:55am

No singing.

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[WestVillage]

re: Edward Scissorhands last night#5

Posted: 3/15/07 at 12:03pm

2373 ... not being well-versed in dance terminology, I will say that it is not "classical" ballet, no pointe work. I would call it modern dance, but there are certainly balletic elements. There are 2 casts; last night's cast danced beautifully. The guy playing Edward was incredible, but then so was the entire cast. It is a completely danced piece; no dialogue or singing at all. Yet it thoroughly tells the story and follows the movie very closely. Costumes and sets were great. I would definately recommend getting tickets for this.

I got my tickets on TDF and seats were mid-mezz, which was fine.
Updated On: 3/15/07 at 12:03 PM

[Wanna Be A Foster]

re: Edward Scissorhands last night#6

Posted: 3/15/07 at 12:14pm

https://forum.broadwayworld.com/readmessage.cfm?thread=928546&dt=8

MimiJudith, it doesn't sound like a show that would do well on Broadway. The producers have been very smart about touring this show for quite some time now, without submitting it to the pressures of Broadway. It doesn't belong there. Perhaps a nice run at Lincoln Center would work.

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[MimiJudith]

re: Edward Scissorhands last night#7

Posted: 3/15/07 at 12:19pm

Foster, I definitely see what you mean. It would be good at Lincoln Center or even at the theater that had Shockheaded Peter (I don't remember the name of that theater).

[Fantabulous428]

re: Edward Scissorhands last night#8

Posted: 3/15/07 at 12:19pm

WestVillage, how much were your tickets?

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[WestVillage]

re: Edward Scissorhands last night#9

Posted: 3/15/07 at 12:31pm

$25.00

[Shakespearean]

re: Edward Scissorhands last night#10

Posted: 3/15/07 at 12:39pm

I loved Shockheaded Peter. They should make it the Fall show opposite Rocky Horror in a seasonal repertory theatre with The Grinch and Christmas Carol in Winter, Jesus Christ Superstar and Harvey (it has a rabbit) for the Spring, and L!V!C! and Oh Calcutta for the summer, when nobody wants to wear costumes anyway :)

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[xxnewgirlxx]

re: Edward Scissorhands last night#11

Posted: 3/15/07 at 1:53pm

Wasn't it just a beautiful piece? I saw in LA in December and can't get it off my mind. Stunning.

[Carl Magnum]

re: Edward Scissorhands last night#12

Posted: 3/15/07 at 1:56pm

I don't see why it wouldn't work on a limited run in a smaller broadway house. Matt Bourne's Swan Lake ran on broadway and this has just about the same degree of name recognition on not only the movie's part but on the name of Matt himself. Plus the curiosity factor is there. I mean hell, Forever Tango has been on broadway twice.

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[Rose_MacShane]

re: Edward Scissorhands last night#13

Posted: 3/15/07 at 2:34pm

I'm so excited. The show comes to Denver in late April and I have 5th row tix! I've wanted to see this since I heard about it 2 years ago.

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[uncageg]

re: Edward Scissorhands last night#14

Posted: 3/15/07 at 2:39pm

I plan to see it here in Denver also.

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re: Edward Scissorhands last night#15

Posted: 3/15/07 at 3:08pm

Do they still have canned music?

[WestVillage]

re: Edward Scissorhands last night#16

Posted: 3/15/07 at 4:14pm

There was a live orchestra at BAM, conducted by the composer.
Updated On: 3/15/07 at 04:14 PM

[MrBundles]

re: Edward Scissorhands last night#17

Posted: 3/15/07 at 4:22pm

can't wait to see it in Seattle!

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[MusicalMo]

re: Edward Scissorhands last night#18

Posted: 3/15/07 at 4:43pm

Yes...live music. No, it was not conducted by the composer. It was conducted by the Music Director.

[WestVillage]

re: Edward Scissorhands last night#19

Posted: 3/15/07 at 5:03pm

NEW MUSIC AND ARRANGEMENTS BY TERRY DAVIES; Terry Davies conducted last night.
Updated On: 3/15/07 at 05:03 PM

[MusicalMo]

re: Edward Scissorhands last night#20

Posted: 3/15/07 at 5:05pm

Look at the top of the insert that was in your program. The Music Director is conducting all the performances. I should know, as I am that person. Mr. Davies was going to do a few, but is not now. Not being bitchy...just clarifying. I'm glad you came, and glad you enjoyed it.

[WestVillage]

re: Edward Scissorhands last night#21

Posted: 3/15/07 at 5:08pm

Sorry, I didn't see that. And congrats on a wonderful evening. How was the gala party?
Updated On: 3/15/07 at 05:08 PM

[MusicalMo]

re: Edward Scissorhands last night#22

Posted: 3/15/07 at 5:13pm

It was lovely, a very special evening. I'm glad the show is being seen in NYC. Matthew Bourne's shows are always so clever and brilliant.

[sidjones09]

re: Edward Scissorhands last night#23

Posted: 3/15/07 at 5:14pm

Is it pretty easy to get tix, or is it mostly sold out?

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[Mister Matt]

re: Edward Scissorhands last night#24

Posted: 3/15/07 at 5:14pm

I wish I could see it! I can't figure out why it's not coming to the Chicago area.

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