Henry Sweet Henry
Henry Sweet Henry
evic
Broadway Star Joined: 3/5/04
#0Henry Sweet Henry
Posted: 10/11/04 at 12:28pmSaw it at Mufti Sunday Eve. performance- a lot of fun, great casting. I have seen multi million $$$ shows on Broadway that didnt have the appeal of this charming show. If they had the time to choreograph and budget for some sets and costumes, this would be a first rate show. I hope there is a life after this production...doubtful with the current high costs. Congrats.
Mary_Ethel
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/6/04
#1re: Henry Sweet Henry
Posted: 10/11/04 at 12:36pm
Yes, HENRY, SWEET HENRY is a CHARMING show that never did find its place on Broadway--one possibility that it opened during the HAIR era [1967.]
But Robert Merrill score is good, Don Ameche did a wonderful job as Henry Orient, plus it had MICHAEL BENNETT choreography! :)
I did not see current production, but original did drag a bit during the end and "resolved" plot somewhat quickly and artifically.
My favorite Clive Barnes review is of HENRY, SWEET HENRY [original Broadway production, 1967) "I Knew This Show Was I Boe When I Heard the Overture."]
Wow, Clive! Where do you get YOUR degree in fortune-telling? :)
MargoChanning
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/5/04
#2re: Henry Sweet Henry
Posted: 10/11/04 at 12:37pmMy greatest interest in seeing this show would have been if they had attempted to re-create the then 24 year old Michael Bennett's original Tony-nominated choreography (perhaps Bob Avian or Baayork Lee or Prisclla Lopez, who all were in the chorus, remember some of it). Since they didn't, I decided to pass on it. Glad the score holds up, though.
magruder
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/15/03
#3re: Henry Sweet Henry
Posted: 10/11/04 at 12:40pmAnd those Eddie Sauter orchestrations for Henry, Sweet Henry really swing!
Mary_Ethel
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/6/04
#4re: Henry Sweet Henry
Posted: 10/11/04 at 1:38pm
Margo,
ALL three dancers you mentioned were in the chorus.
MargoChanning
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/5/04
#5re: Henry Sweet Henry
Posted: 10/11/04 at 1:45pmIsn't that what I said?
Mr Roxy
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/17/03
#6re: Henry Sweet Henry
Posted: 10/11/04 at 6:31pmI saw it & found it enjoyable. Not great but entertaining. Isn't that what shows are supposed to do after all ?
Mary_Ethel
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/6/04
#7re: Henry Sweet Henry
Posted: 10/11/04 at 6:41pm
Sorry, Margo, read your post too fast.
I thought it said you THOUGHT all three were dancers in show.
I guess it comes from playing Hysterium in FORUM too many times.
Just remember-"I'm Calm" :)
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