Live Blog The Live Sound Of Music- Page 21

[BobNC]

Posted: 12/7/13 at 10:39am

So sad that the the owners of the rights allowed this travesty to happen. What little town is that American Idol amateur from? Well, whichever town, I'd say it would have been a success on that level of small town community production. Underwood was so wooden. Moyer also as dead as the vampire he plays on that other horror production. I kept waiting for him to sprout fangs. Maybe that would have kept the millions who were hyped into watching from falling asleep. If the producers wanted a lead to appeal to the Glee crowd, why not a non-actress type who could at least sing theatrical songs.

I've seen every major musical production on Broadway (and film) in the last 40 years--this was the worst.

[dramamama611]

Posted: 12/7/13 at 11:01am

Because they knew at the begining it would turn out this way? Ridiculous.

This wasn't even close to the worst thing I ever saw....as there were enough GOOD things about it to keep that from being true.

[Ex-Siny]

Posted: 12/7/13 at 11:37am

I would like to know why Carrie is being described as having no training ? She said last year when she got the part that she'll be training intensively for the next year. I am sure she was trained by the best in business. It's not the training that she lacks - it's the talent.

[justincharacter]

Posted: 12/7/13 at 11:39am

I watched it again last night, but skipped all the commercials except after "Climb Evry' Mountain" (where the actual intermission was) and The Wedding. I have to say, I did enjoy it more. There was a much better flow, and it kept me in the story. I think having commercials after every scene took me away from the the concept of a live stage production.

[luvbrdway]

Posted: 12/7/13 at 11:42am

Every promo for this show had CARRIE UNDERWOOD in The Sound of Music. She is the reason this show happened, and for that I am grateful, even though her performance was lacking. Who else was there? Want to throw out a name and see what you think: Megan Hilty. Not a huge name, but was on Smash and that terrible show she's on now. She would need to be "glammed down" for sure, but Carrie went with just one coat of mascara rather than her usual 14 (and looked gorgeous,, IMHO). Anyway, just a thought.

[madbrian]

Posted: 12/7/13 at 12:08pm

Recognizing the flaws in her performance, I give Underwood much credit for the guts to take on this endeavor. Taking on this role and having your first and only performance broadcast live must have been overwhelming. She sang it beautifully, created buzz and ratings, and almost certainly paved the way for future productions.

Thank you, Ms. Underwood.

[dramamama611]

Posted: 12/7/13 at 1:10pm

I think most people are grateful for the attempt.....but, let's face it, since this is PROFESSIONAL, we also wanted results.

Would you be happy if your lawyer, or doctor or teacher just "did their best" but still screwed up? This is the difference between the Special Olympics -- which IS all about TRYING your best, and the actual (or Paralegic) Olympics, where you actually want to BE the best. (Sure, your family and friends are proud of you, but the world only knows the winners.)

[Kad]

Posted: 12/7/13 at 1:24pm

Yes, god bless those big named stars getting people into theater! Creating jobs!

No one better complain about "stunt casting" again.

[suestorm]

Posted: 12/7/13 at 1:32pm

Now that I think about it how dare TV do theatre with stunt casting.

Theater people would never lower themselves to stunt cast. Its all about the art...not money.

Ohhhhh waaaaaiiitttt .... nevermind

[Liza's Headband]

Posted: 12/7/13 at 1:51pm

"I think most people are grateful for the attempt.....but, let's face it, since this is PROFESSIONAL, we also wanted results. "

That is your opinion. A performance in the theater will always be objective.

[Ex-Siny]

Posted: 12/7/13 at 1:53pm

Stunt casting in theater usually involves movie actors or other people who can actually act. Unlike Carrie.

Updated On: 12/7/13 at 01:53 PM

[Jane2]

Posted: 12/7/13 at 2:07pm

I wish people would stop blaming Carrie Underwood. She was hired for the job. The producers saw her sing and act, and still placed her in the role. Blame THEM. SHEESH!

[Kad]

Posted: 12/7/13 at 2:10pm

Well, it's not like they crept into her house at night, threw her in a sack, and she woke up in a Swiss Miss costume on a soundstage.

[jonartdesigns]

Posted: 12/7/13 at 2:23pm

After rewatching I came upon this thought; Arianne Rinehart would be a very viable replacement for Laura Osnes in Cinderella.

[lovebwy]

Posted: 12/7/13 at 2:31pm

Listen, BABY! You cannot, I repeat CANNOT take a girl who won a talent contest who likely never does over an 80 minute live performance, and a guy who is on a bad television show 6 months out of the year where he acts for about 3 minutes at a time and make them LEADS IN A THREE HOUR LIVE MUSICAL. It is ASTOUNDING to me and an insult to those who have paid their dues like the wonderful Laura Benanti and the brilliant Ms. Audra MacDonald.

SHAME on NBC. You need to go to BROADWAY, BABY! And find people who've paid their dues. In sweat. That THING on Thursday night was nothing less than a travesty, if you don't mind me saying.

[TheatreDiva90016]

Posted: 12/7/13 at 2:31pm

"Would you be happy if your lawyer, or doctor or teacher just "did their best" but still screwed up?"

As I have always said, " This is not brain surgery or rocket science. We are here to entertain the audience."

And, you were all entertained, in one form or another....

[Liza's Headband]

Posted: 12/7/13 at 2:42pm

The high horses keep getting higher.

[Kad]

Posted: 12/7/13 at 2:56pm

lovebway, stop talking about sweat.

[TheatreDiva90016]

Posted: 12/7/13 at 3:07pm

Besides, did ANY of you PAY for a ticket?

No.

It was free.


So just say thank you that it even happened at all.

[Kad]

Posted: 12/7/13 at 3:15pm

Free isn't good just because it's free.

[CarlosAlberto]

Posted: 12/7/13 at 3:30pm

Is it wrong that I read lovebwy's posts that I picture Debbie Allen saying them, neck rolls and all...

[Sutton Ross]

Posted: 12/7/13 at 3:32pm

"I think most people are grateful for the attempt.....but, let's face it, since this is PROFESSIONAL, we also wanted results."

Exactly. Just curious, what results were you looking for? There seemed to be so many different expectations.

[Joviedamian]

Posted: 12/7/13 at 3:43pm

"Television needs to learn you can't just throw somes names on and expect them to be good for three hours. You need people whove been properly trained on Broadway, baby!"

Then audiences need to learn how to appreciate well educated and trained talent. Until audiences are more educated themselves to appreciate the true talent (example, if they had cast, say Laura in the "Maria" role and audiences did bring in the same numbers), then we would not be needing a big start to draw people in. Until audiences change, then TV won't change! They will always need a big STAR!!!! It's all about MONEY.....

[Jane2]

Posted: 12/7/13 at 3:58pm

"Then audiences need to learn how to appreciate well educated and trained talent."

NO THEY DON'T! No one has to go educate themselves. People want to be entertained, and most of them were. Many recognized the lack of acting talent in a few of the actors, but in general, it was an entertaining show. FREE OF CHARGE.

[Liza's Headband]

Posted: 12/7/13 at 4:05pm

I hope people like Kad have never complained about mainstream media ignoring the musical theatre art form (with the horrid exception of SMASH). If you're not at least happy that NBC took this on, you shouldn't be able to complain when our art form doesn't get its due or appreciation or recognition from the major networks. The only way this happens is if a superstar, like Carrie Underwood, is attached. It's that simple.