Jason Robert Brown and Julia Murney; All I can say is WOW!!!- Page 2

[QMAN03]

Posted: 1/2/06 at 9:50pm

Actually, I was wondering which of the two versions of the show will be the best. Now, this does not count the one night only one (I can't go). But of the other two, which one will probably be the best.

[Katecab99]

Posted: 1/2/06 at 9:54pm

i'm newly in love with this musical, and would LOVE to see that!!

[bluesoprano]

Posted: 1/2/06 at 10:10pm

I was just on the Chance theater website and it says that
Jocelyn A. Brown will be playing Cathy and Bob Simpson will be playing Jamie. It did not say anything about JRB playing Jamie anywhere. Here is the website: www.chancetheater.com. Have fun whoever goes to this show, it is so good.

[eslgr8]

Posted: 1/3/06 at 12:06am

Blue, did you see the link for the Jason Robert Brown TL5Y? It's the very first posting in this thread. The upcoming Chance Theater production in Anaheim and the Pasadena Playhouse production this summer are two different versions. All I can say is WOW! Suddenly TL5Y fans are rewarded with three different chances to see the show.

JRB's version is a "concert" presentation at UCLA, but as the show is basically songs alternating between the two leads, that shouldn't be that much different from a real production.

The Chance Theater is an award winning 99-seat house in Anaheim. They do wonderful work, and make interesting edgy choices in their repetoire.

The Pasadena Playhouse is sure to put on a Broadway caliber production, at a higher ticket price.

So...Qman, if you can get down to Anaheim, see that one this coming month (1/2 price tix are already on sale at LA Stage Tix and Gold Star Events).
http://lastagealliance.com/lastagetixCalendar.asp?ShowList=1754
&
http://www.goldstarevents.com/events/browse/92704/all/event/6449.html

And if you like that one, then think about the Pasadena production this summer. The Playhouse also offers 1/2 price tickets through the same sites.

[lite2shine]

Posted: 1/3/06 at 1:03am

Yap I'm going too (Reprise and Pasadena)!

[Sheri]

Posted: 1/3/06 at 3:41am

I'll probably be at both productions (Reprise! and Pasadena Playhouse) as well. I like that Pasadena Playhouse is doing BOTH Last Five Years and I Do! I Do! with the same actors on different nights. It should be VERY interesting to see and I'd fly down there just to see it. :)

[eslgr8]

Posted: 1/3/06 at 4:00am

Sheri, where did you hear/read that both shows will have the same cast? I've not read anything about that, though it makes sense logistically, if for no other reason. Yes, it's an intersting idea, however the skeptic in me wonders if it will diminish one or the other. The Last Five Years, to really work, needs young actors, in their 20s. I've seen it with 30somethings and with 20somethings, and believe me, there's a big difference. The show cries out for leads the same age as the characters (IMHO). I Do I Do, however, works best with actors well into their thirties at least, who can portray both the young newlyweds and the middle aged couple. I wonder what duo could satisfy me doing both shows...
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[Sheri]

Posted: 1/3/06 at 4:43am

Hi Steven - I read it in a recent flier that I received from Pasadena Playhouse. It's advertised as the Marriage Musicals with "Two actors alternating roles."

I can definitely see your concern about one diminishing the other, but I really feel that, if cast correctly, it could work. I know of many talented LA theatre performers who could very convincingly pass for twenty-something AND thirtysomething given the right material and roles. I love both shows and both scores and to me, the interesting aspect is going to be the ability to see both shows with the same actors. :) To see their contrast in portrayals alone would make me want to fly out there to see it. :)

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[DancerGirl16]

Posted: 1/3/06 at 9:28am

Thats amazing! I wish I could go

[eslgr8]

Posted: 1/3/06 at 11:38am

Yes, Sheri, it will definitely be exciting and fun to see the same actors alternating in two such different shows. However, I wonder if they'll be able to make something interesting of I Do! I Do! Though Diana Canova and Harry Groener did an entertaining one-performance only I Do! I Do! for Reprise in 2004, the Theater 40 version last year was so dull that I left after the first act, and that's VERY unusual for me. TL5Y is so gripping, so modern, especially compared to the stodgy and even dated I Do! I Do!. Hopefully, the actors will make something special of both shows. I hope...
In the meantime, we're all waiting with bated breath to find out who will be Cathy in the upcoming Reprise production!

[Patronus]

Posted: 1/9/06 at 9:56am

Cathy has been cast and I am thrilled!

Julia Murney!

http://www.playbill.com/news/article/97210.html

[YouWantitWhen????]

Posted: 1/9/06 at 10:07am

Darn, I have not gotten tickets yet - last time I tried the twofer it froze on me. Maybe there will be a seat to be had today.

[BobbyBubby]

Posted: 1/9/06 at 10:08am

Okay, now I am soooooooooooo mad I'm not going. Damnit!

[Patronus]

Posted: 1/9/06 at 10:12am

I don't know how much this news will impact ticket sales one way or the other with a general audience, but I suspect that a lot of theatre people who were on the fence may work this one into their budget.

[YouWantitWhen????]

Posted: 1/9/06 at 10:36am

Well, the site says sold out for the twofer, and the Ticketmaster program was not working,

But, I was able to order a ticket to L5Y over the phone. Not a great seat, but better than not going!

I have never seen Julia Murney live, and now I will be able to say I have!

[Patronus]

Posted: 1/9/06 at 10:40am

Oh, good. I am glad you got one.

Where is your seat? anjilly and I are in Row F. I bought the Two show package to ensure that I got the aisle seat that I wanted.

[YouWantitWhen????]

Posted: 1/9/06 at 10:50am

I believe Row G, all the way to the side, seat 2 - it is a small theater, so it shouldn't be an issue.

This will be post NY for you, correct? I cannot wait to hear more stories from you and your honey.

[Patronus]

Posted: 1/9/06 at 10:54am

Ah, okay. We are Row F on the aisle so we'll either be right in front/behind or on the opposite side of the theatre.

Yeah, this is the night after we get back from New York actually.

[Sheri]

Posted: 1/9/06 at 11:15am

Julia Murney? This is great news! I'm very excited to see this.

[melissa errico fan]

Posted: 1/9/06 at 3:27pm

I never thought these words would cross my lips, but I wish I lived in LA.

[Popular]

Posted: 1/9/06 at 4:49pm

Oh wow. I want to go!

[eslgr8]

Posted: 1/9/06 at 5:19pm

You know, Melissa fan, there are dozens and dozens of former New Yorkers in L.A. who'd never return to the Big Apple except for a brief visit. :)

[lite2shine]

Posted: 1/9/06 at 5:59pm

She was great in Lennon, I can't wait to see her belt!

[softershade]

Posted: 1/9/06 at 6:12pm

i would give so much to be there. stupid florida.

[Danielm]

Posted: 1/9/06 at 7:31pm

Well, I guess I'll be seeing this alone. My partner, while he likes a lot of JRB's music, cannot stand the man on stage. He feels he's just so full of himself he's unbearable. I have to agree that Brown is full of himself but I still like him (though I would rather hear other people sing his songs).