Man of La Mancha
Man of La Mancha
#0Man of La Mancha
Posted: 6/27/03 at 5:18pmCan I pretty please get some reviews of this show? The clips of music on its website are amazing. I'm strongly considering seeing this. How is it?
jo
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/15/03
#1re: Man of La Mancha
Posted: 6/27/03 at 9:12pm
I saw it recently -- and it is impressive, dramatic, and very poignant. It is different from the current genre of musicals in terms of the book ( a retelling of Cervantes' tale of his imaginary, idealistic knight during the time of the Spanish inquisition) and there are many great standalone songs ( The Impossible Dream, Lord of La Mancha, Dulcinea, etc).
Brian Stokes Mitchell does justice to the role ( surprising that he wasn't a TONY favourite for this dream role) - great golden voice.
However, I also had the opportunity to see the original stage version with Richard Kiley - and I find myself prefering the simplicity of that staging compared to the current version. That one made me fully sympathize with the character of this quixotic knight - something I did not feel with BSM's characterization.
But I would recommend that you go ahead and see it!
jo
#2re: re: Man of La Mancha
Posted: 6/27/03 at 11:08pmI enjoyed Man of LaMancha. I think it was reviewed by me in an earlier post. Brian Stokes Mitchell's voice is the best I have heard on Broadway so far. Go see it......!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"Life is not measured by the number
of breaths we take, but by moments
that take our breath away."
"Life isn't about how to survive the storm,
but how to dance in the rain."
LAMANCHAFAN
Swing Joined: 7/3/03
#3re: Man of La Mancha
Posted: 7/3/03 at 8:30pmI am biased (as you can see by screen name), but go ! That is all that I will say. It is a crowd pleaser. DW and I, along with a friend, have seen this current production 15 times. We have pleaded with co-workers to get tix, and they all cant wait to tell us how much they enjoyed it. My guess is that you will feel the same way !!
TheatreNut
Chorus Member Joined: 5/30/03
#4re: re: Man of La Mancha
Posted: 7/3/03 at 9:36pmI am going to see MOLM on July 23rd. (matinee of course) I have the cast recording and I am anxious to see the actual production. It really is a gem. I am also anxious to see Mazzie. She was wonderful in Kiss Me Kate with BSM. I can't wait to see them together again.
sabrelady
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/16/03
#5re: Man of La Mancha
Posted: 7/5/03 at 5:15pmI enjoyed the show v. much but still found the two ballet/dance numbers ,1) the rape &2) the gypsy dance a bit cold & I still can't figure out why. Ernie was well cast as Panza. I liked BSM as Quixote better that as Cervantes. I never got him as pleading for his life. I disliked the set a rusted out tin can the stairway scared me wide open slats. MEM was in when I saw it I was very impressed. The supporting cast is excellent too. And I was able to pull out of the "moment" long enough to peek around @ "impossible dream" and yes half the crowd was choking back sobs. Very moving VERY worthwile.
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