Hamilton at the Grammy Awards — Page 3
#52
Posted: 2/15/16 at 10:29pm
Mike66 said: "YAY. That was fun. Although I really hate all of the close ups -- it's supposed to be seen "broadly" -- and it was obnoxious that the NY crowd couldn't keep from interrupting the flow.
But it's great to see live theatre on TV -- even if the LA audience didn't really seem enthused.
I'm lucky to have seen it on Broadway. Looking forward to being lucky again.
"
Interrupting how? The audience always claps when Lin comes out at first. That was status quo
#53
Posted: 2/15/16 at 10:31pm
Kinda hope there is a Hamilton backlash a-brewin'. Maybe it will be mean tix will be easier to get..........in summer 2017?
#54
Posted: 2/15/16 at 10:35pm
As someone who had little interest before, I really liked that number. I may have to see this after all.
#55
Posted: 2/15/16 at 10:36pm
I think it was live but they probably had a canned version in case of tech issues and the opening number is the only one that doesn't need explanation. If you did any other ones, you won't understand why Burr wants to be in the room or why Angelica wants her brother in law. This was the best choice for this audience. Maybe if it was the Tonys and allowed more exposition time, ok
#56
Posted: 2/15/16 at 10:42pm
justincharacter said: "The website is down, so it did do something. "
I'm pretty sure it broke the broadway in chicago website.
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#57
Posted: 2/15/16 at 10:42pm
I'm feeling a little silly... But did they broadcast Lin's acceptance speech? I DVRed the performance and watched it a few times after it aired and missed an award presentation. Is there a link to it? Thanks in advance.
#58
Posted: 2/15/16 at 10:44pm
Yup, Broadway in Chicago's website ain't workin' for me.
And I was very, very, VERY pleased. A) Think about the categorical enormity of the Grammys—the GRAMMYS—in 2016 reserving a performance spot for a MUSICAL THEATER nominee. And B) Yes, we all know that there are plenty of other moving or emotional or energetic or inspiring songs, but if you really had to pick a single song that was going to introduce the visuals and sounds of the production to a mainstream audience, "Alexander Hamilton" is the only way to go, realistically.
#59
Posted: 2/15/16 at 10:45pm
Like everyone else seems to have said, I wish they had performed something like "My Shot", BUT it was still a great performance and I will never begrudge a Broadway show getting to perform on the Grammys and even accept their award for such an obscure category!
How hilarious would it be if Fun Home or King and I would have won?! I would've loved to see what the Grammys did then.
#60
Posted: 2/15/16 at 10:46pm
Found it on Slate in case anyone else missed it.
#61
Posted: 2/15/16 at 10:47pm
Glittergrrl said: "I'm feeling a little silly... But did they broadcast Lin's acceptance speech? I DVRed the performance and watched it a few times after it aired and missed an award presentation. Is there a link to it? Thanks in advance. "
It occurred at 9:48 PM (EST).
LOL @ phantom4ever, a performance on the Grammy's would (in my mind) only create more demand for tickets.
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#62
Posted: 2/15/16 at 10:51pm
I think the reason they did the Prologue is it shows most, if not all of the actors in the show. Other than the ending, I cannot think of another scene that has all of the actors on stage AND would have been a better performance for the telecast.
Does anyone think "Who Lives Who Dies Who Tells your Story" would be great as it shows all of the actors?
My order of preference would have been:
My Shot
The Room Where it happens
Wait for It
Who Lives Who Dies Who Tells your Story
Non Stop
Yorktown
Burn is one of my favorite songs, but don't think it would do the show justice during the broadcast.
Not to be confused with Dave19.
#63
Posted: 2/15/16 at 10:55pm
Dave13 said: "I think the reason they did the Prologue is it shows most, if not all of the actors in the show. Other than the ending, I cannot think of another scene that has all of the actors on stage AND would have been a better performance for the telecast.
Does anyone think "Who Lives Who Dies Who Tells your Story" would be great as it shows all of the actors?
My order of preference would have been:
My Shot
The Room Where it happens
Wait for It
Who Lives Who Dies Who Tells your Story
Non Stop
Yorktown
Burn is one of my favorite songs, but don't think it would do the show justice during the broadcast.
"
They probably don't want to do WLWDWTYS because it's the finale, and personally, I don't want to see the finale before I see the show. The opening number of the show is fine, but I'd rather be able to fully experience the show's finale when I see it.
#64
Posted: 2/15/16 at 10:55pm
Too bad they couldn't have done one a medley of something like the prologue or My Shot along with a Cabinet Battle. The cabinet battles are what my high school students go bonkers for
#65
Posted: 2/15/16 at 11:01pm
I love Hamilton (seen it 3 times) but I've never been especially thrilled by the opening number. It's the first song from the show that he wrote, and it shows. I feel like he hadn't quite found Hamilton yet when he wrote the opening number. Not that he didn't work hard on it, but to me it just feels a little out of touch with the energy of the rest of the show.
#66
Posted: 2/15/16 at 11:01pm
pupscotch said:
They probably don't want to do WLWDWTYS because it's the finale, and personally, I don't want to see the finale before I see the show. The opening number of the show is fine, but I'd rather be able to fully experience the show's finale when I see it.
"
You are probably right. Then again, who doesn't know the ending? Normally, I would agree, but in this case, it is worth considering as it is history and everyone should know Hamilton dies in the end.
Not to be confused with Dave19.
Updated On: 2/15/16 at 11:01 PM
#67
Posted: 2/15/16 at 11:02pm
I'm so torn. I love that they highlighted Broadway and this great show but at the same time, the internet still exists so I have to find something negative to say about it. UGH, this is so hard!
Updated On: 2/15/16 at 11:02 PM
#68
Posted: 2/15/16 at 11:02pm
I agree with all the thoughts about the number they chose. I had thought about it quite a bit leading up to tonight, and the only other one I thought of that would showcase most of the cast would be Yorktown, and then you could have Groff come out at the end for a little piece from What Comes Next. The only ones left out would be the Schuyler sisters. But the dancing and visuals and tempo from Yorktown really epitomizes the energy of the show to me. And as far as the mainstream audience knowing what's going on, most people know the basics of the Revolutionary War.
ETA: Yes I realize how ridiculous I sound when saying "the only ones left out would be the Schuyler sisters" as if that isn't a giant hole. But it's not like they have a big impact in the opening number either.
Updated On: 2/15/16 at 11:02 PM
#69
Posted: 2/15/16 at 11:03pm
Also, I guarantee they're gonna go all out for their Tony performance, where they have a lot more audience familiarity/wiggle room.
#70
Posted: 2/15/16 at 11:03pm
So An American in Paris, Fun Home, The King & I and Something Rotten were offered equal performance time? That's how these things work? Right? :|
#71
Posted: 2/15/16 at 11:04pm
Eliza2 said: "I agree with all the thoughts about the number they chose. I had thought about it quite a bit leading up to tonight, and the only other one I thought of that would showcase most of the cast would be Yorktown, and then you could have Groff come out at the end for a little piece from What Comes Next. The only ones left out would be the Schuyler sisters. But the dancing and visuals and tempo from Yorktown really epitomizes the energy of the show to me. And as far as the mainstream audience knowing what's going on, most people know the basics of the Revolutionary War.
"
Agreed it is history, so it is not like anything is being given away. Yorktown would have been a great one as well.
Not to be confused with Dave19.
#72
Posted: 2/15/16 at 11:06pm
I've seen people on Twitter who are perplexed by the fact that a multi-racial cast can tell the story of Alexander Hamilton.
#73
Posted: 2/15/16 at 11:08pm
RW3 said: "I've seen people on Twitter who are perplexed by the fact that a multi-racial cast can tell the story of Alexander Hamilton.
"
LOL.. Shocking I tell you. Still today I think it is brilliant and a work of genius that a multi-racial cast is telling the story.
Not to be confused with Dave19.
#74
Posted: 2/15/16 at 11:14pm
Damn, for as much as people here complain about Broadway being ignored by the mainstream, some of you sure get picky when a show actually gets major attention.
I am a firm believer in serendipity- all the random pieces coming together in one wonderful moment, when suddenly you see what their purpose was all along.
#75
Posted: 2/15/16 at 11:15pm
wonderfulwizard11 said: "Damn, for as much as people here complain about Broadway being ignored by the mainstream, some of you sure get picky when a show actually gets major attention."
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