Julie Benko as Fanny - Funny Girl — Page 17

There were several directorial glitches. Another was having Fanny AND Eddie finish "I'm the Greatest Star" atop a ladder. That's Fanny's number and she--and she alone--should be on the ladder for the song's denouement. Having Eddie on the ladder steals her thunder.

Maybe they'll scrap the 2nd act

Dollypop said: "There were several directorial glitches. Another was having Fanny AND Eddie finish "I'm the Greatest Star" atop a ladder. That's Fanny's number and she--and she alone--should be on the ladder for the song's denouement. Having Eddie on the ladder steals her thunder."



True, that whole number is poorly staged!

the nappy hair

Careful bro.

Dollypop said: "If we're talking about "poorly staged" the Private Schwartz number is pathetic. I'm Italian/Catholic but I cringed at the bagels on the costume and the nappy hair on Fanny. It was in very bad taste.

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I'm Jewish and when Beanie and Julie and Ephie do/did that number it is/was HILARIOUS. The bagels were pulled right from the original (I believe they were on a string that hung from Fanny's belt).

Now, when Lea Michelle, who is CATHOLIC and NOT Jewish, does it... it'll be a different story. Jews make fun of ourselves. It's one of our "things." As hard as she may try, Jewish ancestors and a big nose alone do not make someone Jewish.

jkcohen626 said: "Dollypop said: "If we're talking about "poorly staged" the Private Schwartz number is pathetic. I'm Italian/Catholic but I cringed at the bagels on the costume and the nappy hair on Fanny. It was in very bad taste.

"

I'm Jewish and when Beanie and Julie and Ephie do/did that number it is/was HILARIOUS. The bagels were pulled right from the original (I believe they were on a string that hung from Fanny's belt).

Now, when Lea Michelle, who is CATHOLIC and NOT Jewish, does it... it'll be a different story. Jews make fun of ourselves. It's one of our "things." As hard as she may try, Jewish ancestors and a big nose alone do not make someone Jewish."

I know what you mean. My sister who is a witch and full member of the Satanic Temple went to see the Harry Potter play and was totally offended, because…oh wait, she wasn’t offended by anything, because she is capable of separating a play from reality. Seriously, If you’re offended by Lea wearing a bagel, you’d better stay away from the entire company of Book of Mormon or you may need a sedative when that reality sets in.

What needs an overhaul - the dreadful “Music That Makes Me Dance.” No dramatic point, the Follies premise scrapped, the character in a window singing intended Ziegfeld performance lyrics to the ether. And the former star’s amplification grafted onto the current actors’ solid vocals makes it look like a bad, kitsch 60s variety show. Worst of all, the ravishing Styne melody isn’t trusted to carry it over the finish line so it just … stops. I’ve seen it twice and remain shocked by the bad taste and absence of purpose.

Of course, more changes could come but I was at the show tonight and only noticed two - the “stomp” portion of Henry Street has been cut, and the short scene/reprise after Temporary Arrangement ends with Nick feeling triumphant rather than receiving the news about his casino being destroyed. Neither really seemed vastly important or really involving Julie/Fanny, so I’m not sure what these changes were. As far as I could tell, no dialogue changes and no key changes, but I also don’t have a strong sense of specific pitch/key so I might have missed something. Curious to see if anything else changes for the rest of Julie’s run/Lea’s first show.


Also, I spotted Tovah Feldshuh in the audience with her script and score taking notes, just fun to see! I’m sure she will be great in this role!

I thought people had super secret sources who swore “My Man” was being put in last week.

jkcohen626 said: "Dollypop said: "If we're talking about "poorly staged" the Private Schwartz number is pathetic. I'm Italian/Catholic but I cringed at the bagels on the costume and the nappy hair on Fanny. It was in very bad taste.

"

I'm Jewish and when Beanie and Julie and Ephie do/did that number it is/was HILARIOUS. The bagels were pulled right from the original (I believe they were on a string that hung from Fanny's belt).

Now, when Lea Michelle, who is CATHOLIC and NOT Jewish, does it... it'll be a different story. Jews make fun of ourselves. It's one of our "things." As hard as she may try, Jewish ancestors and a big nose alone do not make someone Jewish."



Lea’s father is Sephardic Jew, Jkcohen626. Might wanna inform yourself before getting outraged.

I meant to post this ealier:

At last Wednesday's performance there were several people who applauded with their hands over their heads. Is this a new trend. If so, it's annoying.

It’s by no means a new trend. Its seen as a way of expressing even more appreciation of a performance during the show as opposed to those mid-show standing ovations, plus it’s assumed the actress/actor can see it.