Gypsy Taped for Lincoln Center Archives Today

[JeaniusIsMe]

Posted: 12/17/08 at 5:56pm

Just got back from the matinee- they taped the show this afternoon for the archives.


Everyone was stellar as usual- and it certainly seemed like they were giving it just a bit more than usual, if that's even possible. So, at least the show will be preserved for the future.

[ljay889]

Posted: 12/17/08 at 5:59pm

Damn. I wish it was taped for release.

[TimeSquare3]

Posted: 12/17/08 at 6:06pm

I NEED IT!!!!! How long will it take to get to the archives?

[ThankstoPhantom]

Posted: 12/17/08 at 6:46pm

Thank goodness it's somewhere!

[theminutepast]

Posted: 12/17/08 at 6:57pm

Can someone give a brief rundown of the archives? Can only certain people with a valid reason view their videos? Or is there a possibility that it will be released to a wider audience?

[TimeSquare3]

Posted: 12/17/08 at 6:58pm

NO chance of being released.

[bertandrew2]

Posted: 12/17/08 at 7:18pm

Is she still wearing slippers or is she back in her shoes for the video tape?

[TimeSquare3]

Posted: 12/17/08 at 7:20pm

She's been out of Isotoners for a while.

[givesmevoice]

Posted: 12/17/08 at 7:49pm

theminutepast, here's a thread about viewing some of the videos in the archive (and a basic outline of how you go about doing it):

https://forum.broadwayworld.com/readmessage.cfm?page=2&thread=986152&boardid=1

[JeaniusIsMe]

Posted: 12/17/08 at 7:53pm

bertandrew2: she was wearing shoes for the whole show- no slippers.

[legally_popular]

Posted: 12/17/08 at 7:57pm

I was at the St. James today and was SO tempted to get a ticket for the matinee. I would've flipped out if I saw cameras there and gotten my hopes up that they were filming it to release. I'm still disappointed they aren't releasing it, but at least it was captured.

[ashbash1990]

Posted: 12/17/08 at 8:02pm

don't they usually film opening nights for the archives? am i making things up?

[mormonophobic]

Posted: 12/17/08 at 8:06pm

I'm a little confused. Wasn't this already taped for archives? I could have sworn more than one person on here has said as much in the past. That's awesome though that they are getting it near the end of its run.

[JeaniusIsMe]

Posted: 12/17/08 at 8:07pm

legally: when I saw the cameras, I nearly screamed with excitement, but then the usher told me it was for the archives (and, the also made an announcement saying so as well), and all my hopes were dashed.

[dramamama611]

Posted: 12/17/08 at 8:18pm

almost all shows are captured. I'm not sure what they do about shows with a run too short to film...like Glory Days. I would imagine that even ATOTC might have cut it short with too little notice.

[Madcap Maisie]

Posted: 12/17/08 at 9:27pm

THANK GOD

[legally_popular]

Posted: 12/17/08 at 10:13pm

Jeanius - that would have been my reaction too.

Finally the "mystery" of their filming plans was solved.
I STILL wish it was for a dvd release though. That would've been the greatest Christmas gift for me.

Don't they usually film it early in the show's run though? I think it's better that they filmed this later on because these performances keep getting better and better. Laura especially has changed and added to her performance the most I think. And I can't even imagine how much more emotionally charged some of the scenes are with the closing date approaching. I overheard one of the ushers saying "yeah, only 3 more weeks..." and it made me sad. I will miss it so much.

[BroadwayBelle2]

Posted: 12/18/08 at 9:40am

That's great news!

[Fosse76]

Posted: 12/18/08 at 12:24pm

"Don't they usually film it early in the show's run though? I think it's better that they filmed this later on because these performances keep getting better and better."

It depends on a variety of factors when a show is recorded for the archives. Equus was recorded on its 5th preview. First the library has to determine whether or not the show in question will be archived. Then they must secure the rights with the producers. Based on funding, they can negotiate with the producers to fund the recording or use their limited budget. Some shows are recorded right away, others not until later. It's mostly based on when they have the funding available to do it.

[AvenueQPat]

Posted: 12/18/08 at 12:43pm

I saw Gypsy with Bernadette in September, and the guy at the desk who signed me in said that he had just finished viewing and preparing the tapes for the LuPone Gypsy.

So maybe this was a re-recording of it for some reason?

[Fosse76]

Posted: 12/18/08 at 1:47pm

Perhaps this is for a different archive collection?