#1
Posted: 7/24/04 at 1:47am
There was a thread about this a long while ago, but that was October. What is your favorite overture?
Updated On: 7/24/04 at 01:47 AM
#2
Posted: 7/24/04 at 1:49am
Candide, Camelot, NINE..........
" ...the happiness in the tune convinces me that I'm not afraid."
#3
Posted: 7/24/04 at 1:52am
Gypsy has THE ultimate overture
"One no longer loves one's insight enough once one communicates it."
The opposite of creation isn't war, it's stagnation.
The opposite of creation isn't war, it's stagnation.
#4
Posted: 7/24/04 at 1:52am
"One no longer loves one's insight enough once one communicates it."
The opposite of creation isn't war, it's stagnation.
The opposite of creation isn't war, it's stagnation.
Updated On: 7/24/04 at 01:52 AM
#5
Posted: 7/24/04 at 1:53am
I usually skip over the overtures. I cant listen to a song where there is no singing.
#6
Posted: 7/24/04 at 1:57am
Candide should be on the top of the list... The FULL Merrily overture with the Tuba solo of Good Thing Going... gives me chills. Guys and Dolls has a nice overture... Gypsy's prepares you for Styne's best score.
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#7
Posted: 7/24/04 at 2:09am
Gypsy's overture is outstanding....i love it. Nine's overture is cool too because its so unique with the "lalalalas"
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#9
Posted: 7/24/04 at 2:12am
Candide...favorite to listen to, favorite to play.
"If there is to be any peace it will come through being, not having."
Henry Miller
#11
Posted: 7/24/04 at 2:18am
CATS! - I never skip it... 
Plus, in performance it's so unique with all the cats running through the audience with the blinking lights. Not the way the current tour does it, but you know, the was it's supposed to be done....
Plus, in performance it's so unique with all the cats running through the audience with the blinking lights. Not the way the current tour does it, but you know, the was it's supposed to be done....
#12
Posted: 7/24/04 at 2:26am
Jesus Christ Superstar
Cats (the one and only thing I enjoy about this show)
Nine
Cats (the one and only thing I enjoy about this show)
Nine
You've gotta have heart AND music
#13
Posted: 7/24/04 at 2:41am
POTO, CATS, WICKED, Mamma Mia!, Les Mis, JCS
Tendres Baisers,
Juliette Capulet
Tendres Baisers,
Juliette Capulet
#14
Posted: 7/24/04 at 2:47am
My vote goes to Gypsy, hands down.
Triple Star -
Love your quote.
Triple Star -
Love your quote.
Updated On: 7/24/04 at 02:47 AM
#15
Posted: 7/24/04 at 2:53am
Gypsy. Genius.
Candide. Brillant.
Candide. Brillant.
"What a story........ everything but the bloodhounds snappin' at her rear end." -- Birdie
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#16
Posted: 7/24/04 at 3:26am
Scarlet Pimpernel...whoever it was that said Wicked, Wicked hardly has an overture :)
Idina: Somehow I got myself to the stage, came out at the end of the show, and I had some kind of closure.
Some guy: You looked great!
Idina: Thanks...I WAS SO HIGH! 8/21/05
Some guy: You looked great!
Idina: Thanks...I WAS SO HIGH! 8/21/05
#17
Posted: 7/24/04 at 3:41am
Chicago
Bells Are Ringing
Gypsy
JCS
Bells Are Ringing
Gypsy
JCS
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#18
Posted: 7/24/04 at 6:59am
Of course I would like to add most of your choices to my list. (I knew this would happen). :)
" ...the happiness in the tune convinces me that I'm not afraid."
#19
Posted: 7/24/04 at 7:50am
CAMELOT, CAROUSEL, OKLAHOMA, SOUTH PACIFIC, MAN OF LA MANCHA, MY FAIR LADY, etc. -- most of the older musicals.
#20
Posted: 7/24/04 at 8:18am
I made a CD with all the overtures and entr'actes of Broadway CDs I own. Here are my favorites:
Thoroughly Modern Millie
The Producers
Urinetown
42nd Street
Oklahoma!
Gypsy
Wonderful Town
Phantom of the Opera
Thoroughly Modern Millie
The Producers
Urinetown
42nd Street
Oklahoma!
Gypsy
Wonderful Town
Phantom of the Opera
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Updated On: 7/24/04 at 08:18 AM
#21
Posted: 7/24/04 at 8:36am
Tanz der Vampire
Miss Saigon
Does Les Mis have an Overture?
Miss Saigon
Does Les Mis have an Overture?
Who can explain it, who can tell you why?
Fools give you reasons, wise men never try
-South Pacific
#22
Posted: 7/24/04 at 8:41am
"Gypsy" - What a thrill!!!
"Funny Girl"
"Man of La Mancha"
"South Pacific"
"My Fair Lady"
"Candide"
"Funny Girl"
"Man of La Mancha"
"South Pacific"
"My Fair Lady"
"Candide"
#23
Posted: 7/24/04 at 8:45am
CANDIDE
MAN OF LA MANCHA
MAME
MY FAIR LADY
KISS ME KATE
DEAR WORLD
PROMISES, PROMISES
CAMELOT
....and when it was finally added...TWHM
MAN OF LA MANCHA
MAME
MY FAIR LADY
KISS ME KATE
DEAR WORLD
PROMISES, PROMISES
CAMELOT
....and when it was finally added...TWHM
"Long live God!" (GODSPELL)
#24
Posted: 7/24/04 at 8:54am
October? Gee, was it that long ago?
The APRIL 2004 Thread on Overtures!
The APRIL 2004 Thread on Overtures!
Updated On: 7/24/04 at 08:54 AM
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