I REALLY HATE THAT SONG (OMIGOD). They sing it not once, not twice, but THREE times during the show. Once was more than enough. I did like the "Legally Blonde Remix" and the Gay or European song used in the courtroom scene.
"I've lost everything! Luis, Marty, my baby with Chris, Chris himself, James. All I ever wanted was love." --Sheridan Crane "Passions"
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"Housework is like bad sex. Every time I do it, I swear I'll never do it again til the next time company comes."--"Lulu"
from "Can't Stop The Music"
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"When the right doors didn't open for him, he went through the wrong ones" - "Sweet Bird of Youth"
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"Passions" is uncancelled! See NBC.com for more info.
I saw the show again for the second time, tonight, and even though I love the show, the energy was very low today, maybe it was just the audience. I felt bad...they are so working their BUTTS off for this show. I got to talk to Andy Karl tonight people around were mentioning that changes are coming next week, so we will see what happens.
Did not notice anything different tonight except some new blocking movements and stuff, and Buzzier upstage Laura Bell Bundy and the ensemble in one of the first scenes that Buzzier is on (when Elle arrives at Harvard), Buzzier would not just stop barking...audience and the ensemble loved it, a lot of improvising.
Still a fun show...
"Now the best way to learn the theater, always, is to be a stage manager"
-Stephen Sondheim
I saw the show again for the second time, tonight, and even though I love the show, the energy was very low today, maybe it was just the audience. I felt bad...they are so working their BUTTS off for this show. I got to talk to Andy Karl tonight people around were mentioning that changes are coming next week, so we will see what happens.
Did not notice anything different tonight except some new blocking movements and stuff, and Buzzier upstage Laura Bell Bundy and the ensemble in one of the first scenes that Buzzier is on (when Elle arrives at Harvard), Buzzier would not just stop barking...audience and the ensemble loved it, a lot of improvising.
Still a fun show...
"Now the best way to learn the theater, always, is to be a stage manager"
-Stephen Sondheim
jimnysf-- What do you mean, they sing it three times? Are we talking a full six-minute song, three times through? Or a full opening number with two reprises?
~JJJ
Dear Ken,
I'm in pieces. Why the cold shoulder?
Love,
Barbie
It's the opening song and it's reprised twice near the end of Act 2. For some reason, it just works my last nerve. I'd heard the demo and thought well, maybe I'll like it in the theatre but I still hated that song. I know some love it but....
"I've lost everything! Luis, Marty, my baby with Chris, Chris himself, James. All I ever wanted was love." --Sheridan Crane "Passions"
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"Housework is like bad sex. Every time I do it, I swear I'll never do it again til the next time company comes."--"Lulu"
from "Can't Stop The Music"
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"When the right doors didn't open for him, he went through the wrong ones" - "Sweet Bird of Youth"
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"Passions" is uncancelled! See NBC.com for more info.
I thought the first reprise was fine, and appropriate, but I didn't like it ending the show. I want the show to be more "Hairspray" in the sense that it has a completely new song at the end that is not a reprise.
Jacob: Just listen to the songs and transcribe the lyrics yourself if you want them that badly. Two of the songs are available for download here: http://shnsf.com/shows/show.asp?key=18&subkey=513 And "So Much Better" is on the 3-song sample CD several people have.
I try that but I can't hear some of the words clearly. And I don't type real fast and I will have to stop the song and pause it every time. I also don't know who is singing each part (characters).
So how would we know the characters? Anyone who gives you the lyrics will have transcribed them from the song. I can give you a general idea of who's singing and what the words are if you give me specific instances where you're having trouble...
sorry, I can't tell you which character sings each line but here are the lyrics to "Omigod"(b/c i'm procrastinating studying for a test). There's one phrase in there that I'm not sure of.
Dear elle, he's a lucky guy, I'm like gonna cry, i got tears comin outta my nose. Mad props! he's the campus catch you're a perfect match cause you've both got such great taste in clothes, of course he will propose. Dear elle, honey mazel toff future's takin off, bring that ring back and show it to me, Four carats and princess cut are you psyched or what?! I just wish I could be there to see when he gets down on one knee. Oh my god, oh my god you guys, looks like elle's gonna win the prize, if there ever was a perfect couple this one qualifies, omigod you guys. oh my god this is happening, our own homecoming queen and king. finally she'll be trying on a huge engagement ring for size omigod you guys. omigod! okay, everybody sign 'good!' now fall in line and we'll start the engagement parade. Light candles in single file, don't forget to smile, "lose the gum, kate- you look like the maid" now prepare to serenade. Sh! Oh my god, omigod you guys looks like elle's gonna win the prize- Sh! If there ever was a perfect couple this one quali- sh! Omigod- "sh-I'm serious!" Elle and Warner were meant to be. Not once ever has he hit on me- "Shut up!" They're just like that couple from Titanic- only no one dies Oh my god! 2, 3, 4 Daughter of Delta Nu, soon to be fiance, now that a man chose you, your life begins today. Make him a happy home, waste not his hard-earned wage, and so he does not roam, try not to look you age. *I don't know*, let it be understood, no man can supercede our sacred bond of sisterhood. Oh my god, omigod you gah-......"Bruiser! Where's Elle?" *bark!* "She realized she doesn't have an engagement outfit?" *bark!* "She's totally freaking out?" *bark!* "She's trapped in the Old Valley Mill?" *bark, bark!* "Oh sorry...the Old Valley Mall..." *collective gasp from all Delta Nus* Omigod, omigod, omigod, omigod, omigod! "It's almost there." This dres needs to seal the deal, make a grown man kneel, but it can't come right out and say bride. Can't look like I'm desperate or like i'm waiting for it I gotta leave Warner his pride, so bride is more implied "there she is!" Oh my god, omigod you guys, all this week i've had butterflies. Every time he looks at me it's totally propose-alized- "omigod you guys!" So help me dress for my fairytale, can't wear something I bought on sale Love is like forever this is no time to economize- omigod you guys "Excuse me- have you seen this? It just came in. It's perfect for a blonde." "Riiight, with a half-lube stitch on China silk?" "uh huh!" "But the thing is...you can't use a half-lube stitch on China silk- it'll pucker" oh my god, omigod you guys.... "And you didn't just get this in because I saw it in last May's Cosmo" ....Elle saw right through that salesgirl's lies "I'm not about to buy last year's dress at this year's price" I may be in love but I'm not stupid, lady I've got eyes- "Oh my god- Elle Woods!" Sorry our mistake. Courtney, take your break. Just ignore her she hasn't been well. Try this- latest from Milan. Go on try it on! I take care of my best clientele, it's a gift from me to elle Oh my god, omigod you guys. This one's perfect and it's just my size See dreams really do come true you never have to compromise, Omigod Oh my god, omigod you guys. let's go home before someone cries If there ever was a perfect couple this one qualifies, cause we love you guys "no, I love you guys!" Omigod Omigod Omigod you guys! "Omigod!"
All of this time I felt I’d be patient and he would love me again He’d come to respect my mind And at last he’d find you could love me again And I have turned my whole world upside down Trying not to let you go Watching you walk away is like a fatal blow
Wait! Woah! Is that my name up on that list? Does someone know that I exist? Am I awake? Is this a mistake? Look again just to be sure.
Yes! That is my name in black and white I must be doing something right Wow I feel so much better Hello, much better One look at me, you’d go, Woah! Much better! Cause I am so much better than before
Warner! Sorry I’ve been a pest But it seems my best Was not working with you But looks like I found a cure And I so look forward to working with you
Hey, remember when we spent spring break In the hot tub every night? We said nothing else could ever feel so right Well this might!
Seeing my name up on that list That beats the first time that we kissed Behind you was hiding The whole world outside And I’ve opened the door
Look at that name in black and white It’s like making love with you all night No way! It feels so much better Hello, much better It’s so-oh-oh-oh-OH! Much better! Cause I am so much better than before
I am so much better than before I am so much better than before
Maybe now she’s got the ring Lots of things could change by spring Maybe I’ll get one more shot I’d say yes, and I might not Maybe I’m a bigger threat Maybe you’re a better bet Better start agreein’ (What?) Maybe you’re not seein’
My name up on that list Sure beats the first time that we kissed Throw me out on the street I’ll get back on my feet I’m completely hardcore
I’ve got my name in black and white And I have not begun to fight But I feel so much better Hello, much better Come on, let’s go, I can go much better Cause I am so much better
I’ve dreamed of your name next to my own But mine’s looking fine up there alone Oh wait, where’s my phone? Mom’s got to be shown She will fall on the floor (Hey mom!)
Look at my name in black and white Your daughter's doin’ something right And it feels so much better Hello, much better I know how far I can go, much better
Cause I am so much better I am so much better Cause I am so much better I am so much better Than before!
ETA: Now that I've written down the lyrics, I love how true they are to the situation from both the film and the show. "I’ve dreamed of your name next to my own/ But mine’s looking fine up there alone" and "Seeing my name up on that list/ That beats the first time that we kissed" aren't the most clever lyrics, but they're so true to the film and what needs to be done in that scene. I love it. Updated On: 1/30/07 at 08:53 PM