Magic Theater Moments

For me, it's the Act One finale of Wicked. The two times I saw it, I was shaking, crying, and practically hyperventilating (all in a good way, of course.). A man in front of me was concerned that there was something seriously wrong . It was my first Broadway show ever, and I had had no idea it would move me so much.

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Updated On: 3/11/07 at 11:02 PM

The opening number of 'Ragtime' never failed to move me. Pure magic, everything, the music, the costumes, the choreography. Hasn't been anything like it since, IMHO.

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The most magical theatre moment would have to be 'One Day More' in Les Miserables... and the Finale... I get chills every time.

When Harvey made his entrance in "Hairspray" and after his first line everyone in the theater was on their feeting clapping.

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If the part of Cosette is played right, the end of "I Dreamed A Dream" gives me goosebumps.

Also, the end of "One Song Glory" in Rent maybe, but there are so many others... Harvey Fierstein in Hairspray singing "Welcome to the 60s"

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The Act One Finale of All Shook Up when all the characters are singing "Can't Help Falling In Love" full voice breaking the fourth wall. It gave me chills all three times I've seen the show.

The transtion from the French rap group into the early days of The Four Seasons in Jersey Boys, as well as the first time they perform Sherry and the Act One finale.

The Act One finale of Wicked is powerful, especially when Elphaba says "Its me" and begins to raise into the air. Its so amazing to me.

When Tracy first wakes up in the beginning of Good Morning Balitmore in Hairspray.

Having done the show, Secret Garden, when all the ghosts are surronding Mary during the Final Storm is so amazing. As is "How Could I Ever Know."

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Updated On: 3/12/07 at 01:14 PM

misschung, I think you meant Fantine at the end of 'I Dreamed a Dream." Unless, you meant Cosette at the end of 'Every Day,' in which she does sing of a dream :)

Stephanie Mills final note in "Home" in The Wiz

Tonya Pinkins singing Lot's Wife. (The final notes with the piano just get me every time)

ALL of the original cast production of Sweeney Todd (I actually had to be asked to leave the theatre as I sat there with jaw dropped for 15 minutes after it ended. I was the only one there and the staff had to clean for the evening performance. I actuall looked up to the place I was sitting for "Sweeney" when I saw "Wicked" and smiled.)

Idina and Kristen singing "For Good" (I admit it. I cried!)

The opening number to "Purlie" - Walk Him Up the Stairs

Seeing Richard Gere nude in "Bent"! That was magical!!! lol

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PLAY:

Zeljko Ivanek's courtroom disintegration in Act 2 of The Caine Mutiny. I was in shock at what I was witnessing on the stage. It's the only time in a show where I felt like I was watching it by myself, alone. Anyone else ever have that experience?

MUSICAL:

Opening number of Ragtime. Amazing. 'Nuf said.

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I can't believe nobody has mentioned this yet:

The moment where Peter Pan and the Darling children fly.

Audrey II. During Git It and Suppertime!! Theatre magic!!

Besides the opening few notes of Hairspray...I have to go with the (paraphasing here) "let's do the entire combination facing away from the mirrors....a 5, 6, 7, 8..." and the music kicks in for the opening combination of ACL.