Let's discuss the upcoming Sondheim revivals - Page 4

[Someone in a Tree2]

Posted: 4/8/19 at 3:14pm

Always loved the idea of Cate Blanchett as Desiree in theory, but I'm sorry to say I would find Glenda Jackson the most sexless ex-courtesan ever. Even Margaret Hamilton in the original national tour could muster more sex-appeal. And with apologies to Stritchie, can't we find a Madame Armfeldt who can actually sing the notes to "Liasons" please?

Updated On: 4/8/19 at 03:14 PM

[binau]

Posted: 4/8/19 at 3:21pm

"Stritchie, can't we find a Madame Armfeldt who can actually sing the notes to "Liasons" please?"

Or remember the lines, haha. It was novel to see Stritch, but god I wish it was Bernadette/Lansbury instead. 

[Mister Matt]

Posted: 4/8/19 at 3:59pm

I like Assassins and have seen three productions, including Broadway, and I just don't feel like seeing it again.  I think it's a brilliant concept with a solid score, but I find it a bit...tedious.  Removing Something Just Broke would be the first step in the right direction for any post-Broadway production.  It completely crippled the structure, pacing and perspective of the show that made an unsettling piece of theatre nearly intolerable.

I have never enjoyed any version of Wise Guys/Gold/Bounce/Road Show.  It sits just above The Frogs in the Sondheim canon for me.  The only character I cared anything about was the boyfriend as he seemed the least offensive.  The score was mostly forgettable and only had one or two numbers worth remembering.

but why does everyone poo-poo ANYONE CAN WHISTLE?.

I don't really know as the book may be bizarre, but it is never boring.  And the score is divine.  It's a shame that the Ravinia production didn't get any traction as it was a knockout that received strong reviews.  Patti, Audra and Michael were all fantastic.  It was my favorite of the Ravinia Sondheim events that I saw.

[Someone in a Tree2]

Posted: 4/8/19 at 4:17pm

As my other posts attest, I'm with Mr. Matt clamoring for a fully produced ANYONE CAN WHISTLE ahead of all others in the cannon. But knowing our luck, Daniel Fish will end up its director and we'll get one lone chocolate chip cookie dancing the 11 minute Cookie Chase by herself.