First Look at BIG FISH - Time Stops
First Look at BIG FISH - Time Stops
#1First Look at BIG FISH - Time Stops
Posted: 5/21/13 at 8:52pm
EW has a first look at a scene from BIG FISH. I must say that I've been on the fence about this but the song is pretty good. I do love me some Lippa because of WILD PARTY so I'm hopeful about this.
Time Stops
"Pardon my prior Mcfee slip. I know how to spell her name. I just don't know how to type it." -Talulah
#2First Look at BIG FISH - Time Stops
Posted: 5/21/13 at 10:21pmThe song is good. I just don't think that the musical will be able to live up to the movie.
#2First Look at BIG FISH - Time Stops
Posted: 5/22/13 at 9:16am
Personally, I didn't think the movie was much to live up to and saw this as a great opportunity to improve on it. This musical didn't, however. I found it incredibly unfocused and confusing. Two or three good songs and a great cast, but make sure you know the story well before seeing this show or you will spend most of your time in the theatre trying to connect the dots.
"What can you expect from a bunch of seitan worshippers?" - Reginald Tresilian
Updated On: 5/22/13 at 09:16 AM
barcelona20
Broadway Legend Joined: 1/19/08
#3First Look at BIG FISH - Time Stops
Posted: 5/22/13 at 9:24amI liked Norbert's part until Kate started singing. Her part was dull.
John Adams
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/1/13
#4First Look at BIG FISH - Time Stops
Posted: 5/22/13 at 9:42am
>> "Personally, I didn't think the movie was much to live up to and saw this as a great opportunity to improve on it. This music didn't, however."
Yup.
The movie wasn't all that great, but regarding this particular scene, at least they had the opportunity to visually "stop time". In the movie, this one was of the visual effects that was somewhat effective. Not so much on stage.
GilmoreGirlO2
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/13/05
#5First Look at BIG FISH - Time Stops
Posted: 5/22/13 at 10:40amOne of my favorite moments in the show. So happy this video was made available.
#6First Look at BIG FISH - Time Stops
Posted: 5/22/13 at 10:43am
I thought the musical was great, actually, and it's nice to see it in video form so everyone else can see it. Personally - this wasn't one of my favorite moments in the show,
Regardless, this season's new musical crop looks very promising. Thank god for that, this season was for the most part pathetic.
#7First Look at BIG FISH - Time Stops
Posted: 5/22/13 at 10:53amWhat else has been announced for the upcoming season that looks more promising? So far, I think Matilda, Kinky Boots and Hands on a Hardbody were much less pathetic than Big Fish.
"What can you expect from a bunch of seitan worshippers?" - Reginald Tresilian
#8First Look at BIG FISH - Time Stops
Posted: 5/22/13 at 10:56amFor the upcoming season there is DINER, PRINCE OF BROADWAY, TUCK EVERLASTING and REBECCA. Oh wait...
"Pardon my prior Mcfee slip. I know how to spell her name. I just don't know how to type it." -Talulah
John Adams
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/1/13
#9First Look at BIG FISH - Time Stops
Posted: 5/22/13 at 11:04am
>> "and REBECCA. Oh wait..."
DOH!I'm anticipating the plays more. Red Rover, Red Rover! Let The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time come over!
Updated On: 5/22/13 at 11:04 AM
pndmnd
Broadway Star Joined: 4/3/04
#10First Look at BIG FISH - Time Stops
Posted: 5/22/13 at 11:21amCount me in the (apparently small) camp of those who loved Big Fish in Chicago! I saw the first preview and then went again to the last performance to see what they had changed. They made a lot of improvements in that time. Yes there are still things to fix, but that's the point of a pre-Broadway tryout! They'll probably alter things during the rehearsal process this summer, and then a little bit more during previews in New York. There were actually a couple of things that I kept thinking "That's not going to make it all the way to the Broadway opening," but overall I really think it has potential. I know that some people don't think the music is catchy, but I had multiple songs from the show running through my head for a week and I kept wishing I could buy the recording right away! And really the biggest issue that people seem to have is that they don't like the story of Big Fish. Not specifically the musical or movie or book, but the basic story of a man who told tall tales, and his son who felt overshadowed by the stories until he himself became a father and realized that his dad was trying to inspire him. It all comes down to personal preference, but I really enjoyed it and hope that it ends up dong well!
pc1145N2
Broadway Star Joined: 5/28/07
#11First Look at BIG FISH - Time Stops
Posted: 5/22/13 at 12:53pm
I too, saw it several times in Chicago. The first time I saw Big Fish was in it's first week and it was plagued by sound problems. The first act was also very dull. Bobby Steggert's character was very underdeveloped and came off as whiny. Kate Baldwin's character is still very underused. I hope they fix that.
I saw it a total of 4 times (each Thursday that it ran.) and liked it more each time. By the end, I had surrendered to it's charms.
Yes, it still has work to do. At my final Thursday show, Kate Baldwin mentioned at the stage door that they were re-doing the opening number which had already been redone from the first time I had seen the show....so they're are aware that more work is required.
Having said all that, I'm hopeful that the show really does well when it gets to Broadway. I ended up really liking this show.
#12First Look at BIG FISH - Time Stops
Posted: 5/22/13 at 2:44pmI think the song sounds derivative of many other things. Not a great song. Kind of a dull song.
#13First Look at BIG FISH - Time Stops
Posted: 5/22/13 at 3:17pmAt the end of the video--have they re-done the title treatment for the show? It definitely looks like a step down. Oof.
jacobsnchz14
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/13/06
#15First Look at BIG FISH - Time Stops
Posted: 6/4/13 at 1:10amHm, I have an mp3 of Time Stops (can't remember how I acquired it) and I LOVE it but was not too impressed by this video...but curious to see and hear more about this show!
#17First Look at BIG FISH - Time Stops
Posted: 7/3/13 at 12:29pm
Just saw this casting call..im guessing Katie Thompson has left?
https://www.broadwayworld.com/equity-audition/BIG-FISH-Neil-Simon-Theatre-2013-6704
Does anyone know if anyone else is leaving the production for Broadway?
GilmoreGirlO2
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/13/05
#18First Look at BIG FISH - Time Stops
Posted: 7/3/13 at 1:22pmA shame if Katie Thompson has left the cast – I really enjoyed her in the show.
#19First Look at BIG FISH - Time Stops
Posted: 7/3/13 at 9:27pm
"What else has been announced for the upcoming season that looks more promising? So far, I think Matilda, Kinky Boots and Hands on a Hardbody were much less pathetic than Big Fish."
Allegiance, Diner, If/Then, First Date, Tuck Everlasting, The Bridges of Madison County...? New musicals, and all of them at least look interesting, where this year was so bad that A Christmas Story got nominated. (not that I don't adore Pasek & Paul, but let's be real)
#20First Look at BIG FISH - Time Stops
Posted: 7/3/13 at 9:27pmEdit: Accidental double post. Updated On: 7/3/13 at 09:27 PM
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