"Les Miserbales" Previews- Page 4
"Les Miserbales" Previews
#75Les Miserables
Posted: 3/3/14 at 5:49pmDying to hear some clips and can't find any. Anyone want to point me towards the audio everyone is talking about?
Alessio2
Broadway Star Joined: 11/15/13
#76Les Miserables
Posted: 3/3/14 at 5:51pmI saw Nikki James in Mormon last April. She gave the most boring, uninspired performance I have ever seen on a Broadway stage. I don't know if she had just been in the show too long at that point or what, but girl was bored and it clearly showed. I was shocked when she was announced as Eponine!
#77Les Miserables
Posted: 3/3/14 at 7:08pmNikki's Nabulungi clearly started waning after a while. She was great again towards the end of her run, though.
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Phantom4ever
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/17/07
#78Les Miserables
Posted: 3/3/14 at 7:22pmWeren't Gavroche's film lyrics, or at least some of them, part of the production in 1985 at the Barbican. I recall an interview where Frances Ruffelle commented on Gavroche's lyrics and how she hadn't heard them since they were cut around that time.
#79Les Miserables
Posted: 3/3/14 at 7:24pmNot word-for-word, but they're very similar in tone to James Fenton's lyrics.
"This thread reads like a series of White House memos." — Mister Matt
RW3
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/20/13
#81Les Miserables
Posted: 3/3/14 at 7:34pmCan you post it here?
"You can't overrate Bernadette Peters. She is such a genius. There's a moment in "Too Many Mornings" and Bernadette doing 'I wore green the last time' - It's a voice that is just already given up - it is so sorrowful. Tragic. You can see from that moment the show is going to be headed into such dark territory and it hinges on this tiny throwaway moment of the voice." - Ben Brantley (2022)
"Bernadette's whole, stunning performance [as Rose in Gypsy] galvanized the actors capable of letting loose with her. Bernadette's Rose did take its rightful place, but too late, and unseen by too many who should have seen it" Arthur Laurents (2009)
"Sondheim's own favorite star performances? [Bernadette] Peters in ''Sunday in the Park,'' Lansbury in ''Sweeney Todd'' and ''obviously, Ethel was thrilling in 'Gypsy.'' Nytimes, 2000
RW3
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/20/13
#83Les Miserables
Posted: 3/3/14 at 7:38pm
Re: Andy
He tweeted before the first preview asking people not to bootleg the show, too.
@andymientus: One request as we prepare to face the world: please don't bootleg our show! It is rude and illegal. Thanks!!! ??
And then today:
@andymientus: Annnnd a bootleg is already out there. Whoever did that: I personally think you are a dick. For real.
#85Les Miserables
Posted: 3/3/14 at 7:41pmThe comment. Thanks for that.
"You can't overrate Bernadette Peters. She is such a genius. There's a moment in "Too Many Mornings" and Bernadette doing 'I wore green the last time' - It's a voice that is just already given up - it is so sorrowful. Tragic. You can see from that moment the show is going to be headed into such dark territory and it hinges on this tiny throwaway moment of the voice." - Ben Brantley (2022)
"Bernadette's whole, stunning performance [as Rose in Gypsy] galvanized the actors capable of letting loose with her. Bernadette's Rose did take its rightful place, but too late, and unseen by too many who should have seen it" Arthur Laurents (2009)
"Sondheim's own favorite star performances? [Bernadette] Peters in ''Sunday in the Park,'' Lansbury in ''Sweeney Todd'' and ''obviously, Ethel was thrilling in 'Gypsy.'' Nytimes, 2000
#86Les Miserables
Posted: 3/3/14 at 7:53pmNikki James auditioned for the gig herself, and I highly doubt she was cast all because of her name!
#87Les Miserables
Posted: 3/3/14 at 7:56pmOr at all
"You can't overrate Bernadette Peters. She is such a genius. There's a moment in "Too Many Mornings" and Bernadette doing 'I wore green the last time' - It's a voice that is just already given up - it is so sorrowful. Tragic. You can see from that moment the show is going to be headed into such dark territory and it hinges on this tiny throwaway moment of the voice." - Ben Brantley (2022)
"Bernadette's whole, stunning performance [as Rose in Gypsy] galvanized the actors capable of letting loose with her. Bernadette's Rose did take its rightful place, but too late, and unseen by too many who should have seen it" Arthur Laurents (2009)
"Sondheim's own favorite star performances? [Bernadette] Peters in ''Sunday in the Park,'' Lansbury in ''Sweeney Todd'' and ''obviously, Ethel was thrilling in 'Gypsy.'' Nytimes, 2000
#88Les Miserables
Posted: 3/3/14 at 8:04pm...you highly doubt she was cast at all?
"...everyone finally shut up, and the audience could enjoy the beginning of the Anatevka Pogram in peace."
#89Les Miserables
Posted: 3/3/14 at 8:22pmIs he really against bootlegs that much?
"Life in theater is give and take...but you need to be ready to give more then you take..."
#90Les Miserables
Posted: 3/3/14 at 8:38pm
I've noticed the pictures of the proscenium have been really cut off, so if this is worth anything: This is from the new sit-down that was just in Toronto, which im 90% sure uses the same sets.
The extended proscenium was actually used with actors coming in and out of the entrances and opening up/closing the windows
Updated On: 3/3/14 at 08:38 PM
TommyFlanagan4
Swing Joined: 11/20/13
#91Les Miserables
Posted: 3/3/14 at 8:41pmAll I am saying is Gaten Matarazzo is my favorite person. Like ever.
#92Les Miserables
Posted: 3/3/14 at 9:52pm
"..you highly doubt she was cast at all?"
No I mean clarifying not "all because of her name" to "at all because of her name". I can't imagine it was a factor in the decision - I don't think she has a name that would sell tickets. I assume her casting is based purely on perceived talent.
"You can't overrate Bernadette Peters. She is such a genius. There's a moment in "Too Many Mornings" and Bernadette doing 'I wore green the last time' - It's a voice that is just already given up - it is so sorrowful. Tragic. You can see from that moment the show is going to be headed into such dark territory and it hinges on this tiny throwaway moment of the voice." - Ben Brantley (2022)
"Bernadette's whole, stunning performance [as Rose in Gypsy] galvanized the actors capable of letting loose with her. Bernadette's Rose did take its rightful place, but too late, and unseen by too many who should have seen it" Arthur Laurents (2009)
"Sondheim's own favorite star performances? [Bernadette] Peters in ''Sunday in the Park,'' Lansbury in ''Sweeney Todd'' and ''obviously, Ethel was thrilling in 'Gypsy.'' Nytimes, 2000
#93Les Miserables
Posted: 3/3/14 at 10:06pm
I don't think she has a name that would sell tickets.
She has a Tony from starring in the biggest show since Wicked. It wasn't going to hurt.
"This thread reads like a series of White House memos." — Mister Matt
#94Les Miserables
Posted: 3/3/14 at 10:08pmCurious if anyone on here was at tonight's preview since it does not seem like a lot of posters were at the first preview.
"There’s nothing quite like the power and the passion of Broadway music. "
LABwayFan
Swing Joined: 6/22/13
#95Les Miserables
Posted: 3/3/14 at 10:42pm
I don't think Andy is against bootlegs. I was honored when he posted on Twitter a video I filmed of Pippin. (The video is currently private.)
https://twitter.com/andymientus/status/362341630004568066
My guess is he is against current running shows being filmed....? Who knows!
Updated On: 3/3/14 at 10:42 PM
#96Les Miserables
Posted: 3/3/14 at 10:45pmAll I know is that Andy Mientus is absolutely adorable beyond belief.
"There’s nothing quite like the power and the passion of Broadway music. "
#97Les Miserables
Posted: 3/3/14 at 11:44pm
Yes he is. I saw the show tonight - I had never seen a production before but given all the hype from the movie, the recent O2 concert etc. I have to say I am just a little "over it". Everything was 'good' - I really don't have any complaints, but meh. I can't imagine why you would want to see this if you have seen it recently unless you a die hard fan of the show. Highlights: Bring Him Home, the projections for Javert's Suicide (I found it odd for the audience to applaud after it though), Andy Mientus, On My Own. It's long and if this musical were brand new I'm sure someone would force the writers to remove text and music.
Also, the placement of I Dreamed a Dream was NOT "So much better than before" the movie was made :P. The song really doesn't carry much weight after the movie IMO. Meh meh meh.
"You can't overrate Bernadette Peters. She is such a genius. There's a moment in "Too Many Mornings" and Bernadette doing 'I wore green the last time' - It's a voice that is just already given up - it is so sorrowful. Tragic. You can see from that moment the show is going to be headed into such dark territory and it hinges on this tiny throwaway moment of the voice." - Ben Brantley (2022)
"Bernadette's whole, stunning performance [as Rose in Gypsy] galvanized the actors capable of letting loose with her. Bernadette's Rose did take its rightful place, but too late, and unseen by too many who should have seen it" Arthur Laurents (2009)
"Sondheim's own favorite star performances? [Bernadette] Peters in ''Sunday in the Park,'' Lansbury in ''Sweeney Todd'' and ''obviously, Ethel was thrilling in 'Gypsy.'' Nytimes, 2000
#98Les Miserables
Posted: 3/3/14 at 11:46pm^Wait, was I Dreamed a Dream moved to the movie placement?
#99Les Miserables
Posted: 3/3/14 at 11:47pmNo sorry, my shameless LB reference makes my post confusing. It's where it always is - but they should rewrite the show and make it similar to the movie.
"You can't overrate Bernadette Peters. She is such a genius. There's a moment in "Too Many Mornings" and Bernadette doing 'I wore green the last time' - It's a voice that is just already given up - it is so sorrowful. Tragic. You can see from that moment the show is going to be headed into such dark territory and it hinges on this tiny throwaway moment of the voice." - Ben Brantley (2022)
"Bernadette's whole, stunning performance [as Rose in Gypsy] galvanized the actors capable of letting loose with her. Bernadette's Rose did take its rightful place, but too late, and unseen by too many who should have seen it" Arthur Laurents (2009)
"Sondheim's own favorite star performances? [Bernadette] Peters in ''Sunday in the Park,'' Lansbury in ''Sweeney Todd'' and ''obviously, Ethel was thrilling in 'Gypsy.'' Nytimes, 2000
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