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#51

FALSETTOS 2016

Posted: 5/17/16 at 5:20am

Bill, I saw IN TROUSERS when Bill Hutton played Marvin in LA, and I've enjoyed two productions of FALSETTOS since I saw the national tour, but I have to admit there's a secret place in my heart where Michael Rupert will always be Marvin.

You're right that we should beware of insisting that a new cast mirror the originals.

#52

FALSETTOS 2016

Posted: 5/17/16 at 12:26pm

There is no way to mirror the original cast, they were true originals who really brought a lot of themselves to their characters. One almost wishes they could have cast some relative unknowns in one or two of these leading roles in the revival, so the audience could get to know them as their characters rather than just evaluating how good of a job they are doing. Of the three announced leads, I think only Christian has the ability to truly disappear into a character.

#53

FALSETTOS 2016

Posted: 5/17/16 at 12:55pm

Buffalo Bill said: "All of the folks cast already are going to be absolutely amazing because they are all very, very fine artists. The casting struck me as odd. "

Yeah, we know you hated it. You made a whole insane thread about how Christian Borle shouldn't be allowed to be cast in it. Calm down, Bill.

#54

FALSETTOS 2016

Posted: 5/17/16 at 1:59pm

did he make a thread? I thought he just commented on that now-locked thread. he seems calmer now though.

"Contentment, it seems, simply happens. It appears accompanied by no bravos and no tears."

#55

FALSETTOS 2016

Posted: 5/17/16 at 2:51pm

I thought he made a thread, though the way things get deleted around here these days, I can't prove anything.

#56

FALSETTOS 2016

Posted: 5/17/16 at 3:23pm

He did. And it got deleted (although, last I saw of it before it vanished, it wasn't objectionable).

"...everyone finally shut up, and the audience could enjoy the beginning of the Anatevka Pogram in peace."

#57

FALSETTOS 2016

Posted: 5/17/16 at 8:21pm

Ampage. Can't wait. Going to remain as naive as I can.

Stephanatic

#58

FALSETTOS 2016

Posted: 5/23/16 at 1:24pm

LesWickedly said: "Will3700 said: "Does anyone have any further info on the limited run? I wil be in NYC Jan 3-11 and I'm so hoping to see it."

The closing date is now listed as January 8, 2017 on Broadway.com.

#59

FALSETTOS 2016

Posted: 5/23/16 at 3:14pm

He'll make a great Whizzer.

#60

FALSETTOS 2016

Posted: 5/23/16 at 3:20pm

I'm surprised an on sale date hasn't been announced for this yet

#61

FALSETTOS 2016

Posted: 5/24/16 at 4:02pm

This is actually a middling performance. He's not a strong singer and this proves it. And this version in no way stands up to the many other versions women have done in the past. This performance relates to Whizzer how??

#62

FALSETTOS 2016

Posted: 6/28/16 at 1:32pm

http://www.playbill.com/article/betsy-wolfe-tracie-thoms-brandom-uranowitz-join-falsettos-revival

"This thread reads like a series of White House memos." — Mister Matt

#63

FALSETTOS 2016

Posted: 6/28/16 at 1:35pm

Yay Betsy!!!

#64

FALSETTOS 2016

Posted: 6/28/16 at 1:40pm

excited for Betsy and Tracie, kind of eh on Brandon, wish it was / surprised it's not Josh Colley playing Jason.

"Contentment, it seems, simply happens. It appears accompanied by no bravos and no tears."

#65

FALSETTOS 2016

Posted: 6/28/16 at 1:47pm

I'm excited they finally have an on sale date for tickets!

#66

FALSETTOS 2016

Posted: 6/28/16 at 1:49pm

Nice to see Tracie back on Broadway.

#67

FALSETTOS 2016

Posted: 6/28/16 at 1:59pm

Tracie Thoms is a brilliant and unexpected choice!

"Oh look at the time, three more intelligent plays just closed and THE ADDAMS FAMILY made another million dollars" -Jackie Hoffman, Broadway.com Audience Awards

#68

FALSETTOS 2016

Posted: 6/28/16 at 2:22pm

FiddleMeThis said: "This is actually a middling performance. He's not a strong singer and this proves it. And this version in no way stands up to the many other versions women have done in the past. This performance relates to Whizzer how??

"

Not a strong singer? Your cochlear implants need adjustment.

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Thank you for the clip of Rannells' "Meadowlark", pj. It reminds me of the late Russ Thacker, who always included "Meadowlark" in his club act. (It was years before I realized it had been a "Patti LuPone" song.)

I'm not opposed to any of the cast that has been announced, but Rannells is the choice that seems utterly obvious and right, yet exciting at the same time. I can only hope they record an album.

#69

FALSETTOS 2016

Posted: 6/28/16 at 2:28pm

gypsy101 said: "excited for Betsy and Tracie, kind of eh on Brandon, wish it was / surprised it's not Josh Colley playing Jason."

Same! He's probably joining Bronx Tale instead, but that's only speculation.

#70

FALSETTOS 2016

Posted: 6/28/16 at 2:53pm

Sorry, but Andrew is *not* what most people would consider a strong singer- he has more of a character voice. I stand by my assertion, and I still think he is quite miscast in this.

#71

FALSETTOS 2016

Posted: 6/28/16 at 3:10pm

Have to say I disagree with Andrew not being considered a strong singer by most.

#72

FALSETTOS 2016

Posted: 6/28/16 at 3:17pm

Fiddle, can I get a hit of whatever crack you're smoking that makes you hear Andrew Rannells as a weak singer?

#73

FALSETTOS 2016

Posted: 6/28/16 at 3:22pm

oh yes, wish I were here, I forgot he was in that! makes more sense now.

I always thought Rannells' voice was fantastic on the recording of BOM. maybe I was wrong I guess.

"Contentment, it seems, simply happens. It appears accompanied by no bravos and no tears."

#74

FALSETTOS 2016

Posted: 6/28/16 at 3:41pm

I have heard and seen many critiques of Rannells as a performer, but never anything about his singing. I doubt you would find many people who would characterize his voice as weak or a "character voice."

I do hope a recording of this cast occurs, at least to have the full score preserved. The original cast recordings don't accurately reflect the final material.

"...everyone finally shut up, and the audience could enjoy the beginning of the Anatevka Pogram in peace."

#75

FALSETTOS 2016

Posted: 6/28/16 at 3:57pm

I have to agree a bit with Fiddle. Rannells' voice has a shallowness, brightness, and limit of range that suits pop music, and character work more than full-throated ballads like "The Games I Play".

But I do think he sings with sincerity, charm, and style and all of those things are tools well-used for a winning performance. He may not bring the sheer vocal power, elasticity, and breath support that Borgardus did, but this will be his take on the character and perhaps his vocal style will enhance and inform that.

Excited nonetheless!

"...and in a bed."

Updated On: 6/28/16 at 03:57 PM

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