Edward Scissorhands last night

[WestVillage]

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]

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

Sounds excellent. I wish they would transfer to Broadway.

[2373]

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!]

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

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

[wickedrentq]

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

No singing.

[WestVillage]

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]

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.

[MimiJudith]

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]

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

WestVillage, how much were your tickets?

[WestVillage]

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

$25.00

[Shakespearean]

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 :)

I really have to stop letting those voices in my head have a turn at the keyboard...

[xxnewgirlxx]

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]

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.

[Rose_MacShane]

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.

[uncageg]

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

I plan to see it here in Denver also.

[zoom]

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

Do they still have canned music?

[WestVillage]

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]

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

can't wait to see it in Seattle!

[MusicalMo]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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

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

[Mister Matt]

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.