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FALSETTOS 2016

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picturetaker9211
#125FALSETTOS 2016
Posted: 9/14/16 at 11:29pm

As someone who only bought tickets because they were cheap (thanks Linctix!) & to see Christian Borle & Andrew Rannells live, those videos are making me so much more excited to see the show in December! I've already watch both multiple times, & cannot wait!!


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SmoothLover
#126FALSETTOS 2016
Posted: 9/15/16 at 6:44am

I thought they all sounded great in the clip but there was too much touching that became distracting. I realize it was a concept of sorts but it was not working for me.

FiddleMeThis
#127FALSETTOS 2016
Posted: 9/15/16 at 8:08am

Don't hold your breath. It sounds like she is singing completely different (lower) harmonies in addition to taking lots of things down the octave. It sounds awful. I hate it when compromises are made like this. Does she not have an upper range? 

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South Florida
#128FALSETTOS 2016
Posted: 9/15/16 at 8:27am

Please, she can sing anything.


Stephanatic

FiddleMeThis
#129FALSETTOS 2016
Posted: 9/15/16 at 9:14am

Evidently not, or she would be singing the score as written. 

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#130FALSETTOS 2016
Posted: 9/15/16 at 4:36pm

Shall we say pistols at dawn?

 

 


Stephanatic

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#131FALSETTOS 2016
Posted: 9/15/16 at 4:55pm

Fiddle me this you seem to have wanted to hate this revival since 3/10/16, you're a neophyte, did you get rejected for the role?  Anyone who thinks Stephanie Block can't belt is an idiot.  I recommend you acquaint yourself with her singing and shut up until you have.


Stephanatic

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Valentina3
#132FALSETTOS 2016
Posted: 9/15/16 at 4:55pm

FiddleMeThis said: " I hate it when compromises are made like this. Does she not have an upper range?

... Evidently not, or she would be singing the score as written."

 

Written scores can be revisited, based on what the show's musical director wants and needs. It's not limited to performers' capability. She's one of the most beloved Elphabas of all time who cut the very first demos for Defying Gravity, but do tell me how you think she doesn't have an upper range.


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IdinaBellFoster
#133FALSETTOS 2016
Posted: 9/15/16 at 5:03pm

Also, it seems Finn is always adapting and changing his scores when the shows are revived. Perhaps it was changed even before they began rehearsals?


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FiddleMeThis
#134FALSETTOS 2016
Posted: 9/15/16 at 5:11pm

Gladly. Elphaba doesn't require a high mix or a soprano range, both of which are required throughout the role of Trina. I understand that roles are often changed to suit the performer- I just enjoy the part as it was written and as it is usually performed, and it's a bit disappointing to hear someone who clearly doesn't have the range to sing it as written. She is a fantastic belter but this role, as written, requires more than that.

broadwayboy223
#135FALSETTOS 2016
Posted: 2/20/17 at 11:54pm

I tried to find the performance thread, but I just want to say I loved this show so much when I saw it. Reflecting on it now does anyone know who else was up for this revival? In any of the roles? Just curious 

schubox
#136FALSETTOS 2016
Posted: 3/3/17 at 1:41pm

Is there a reason the cast album isn't on any streaming services?

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South Florida
#137FALSETTOS 2016
Posted: 3/3/17 at 5:00pm

You folks know more about this than me.  What are SJB's chances to be nominated for a Tony, and more remotely what are her chances to do I'm Breaking Down at the Tony's?

 


Stephanatic

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#138FALSETTOS 2016
Posted: 3/3/17 at 7:10pm

I think her chances of landing a nomination are very strong, but there's an extremely small chance that she would perform.

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South Florida
#139FALSETTOS 2016
Posted: 3/4/17 at 1:12am

She was so good.


Stephanatic

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haterobics
#140FALSETTOS 2016
Posted: 3/4/17 at 4:45am

OK, PBS, I'm ready for that broadcast...

elephantseye
#141FALSETTOS 2016
Posted: 3/4/17 at 9:19am

How long does it usually take between recording the show and airing? I'm anxious to see it again! Definitely my favorite show of the season.


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