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Posted: 4/2/05 at 11:24pm
This was a long time coming. I am a HUGE Sondheim fan and this was one of the OBCRs that I didn't own. I asked for advice and, although many advised I get the LuPone/Hearn concert version, that wasn't readily available. So, even though the remastered OBCR will come out later this year, I couldn't wait that long. I sat down and listened to the whole thing in one sitting and would not move. It is PHENOMENAL. I think this show has the greatest Sondheim orchestrations ever produced. The score is positively chilling. Lansbury is positively amazing. I have seen her on the DVD with Hearn and LOVED her performance but I've never had the opportunity to really sit down and appreciate the music and it's amazing...on the verge of frightening. One thing that's amazing about the OBCR is that all of the performers are so passionate and expressive that you can get a clear picture in your head of exactly what the expression on their faces would be. Lord, what a beautiful score. I could not be more excited about the upcoming revival. I'm still reeling. (As I prepare for the repeat of PASSION tonight so that I can tape it this time.)
Does anyone see this as an opportunity for LuPone to come back to Broadway?
Does anyone see this as an opportunity for LuPone to come back to Broadway?
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Updated On: 4/2/05 at 11:24 PM
