NBC's ANNIE LIVE! (2021) - News & Discussion Thread — Page 20

smallvillefan16 said: "BCfitasafiddle said: "Tag said: "I'm surprised to see the airtime is 8-11PM, which is too late for what is basically a children's show."

On a school night too."



Then DVR it or record it. No one says you HAVE to watch it live. People complain about the most ridiculous and bombastic things on this forum. If you want your kid to watch it, you'll find a way. It's also on peacock the day after so you and your little ones can watch WHENEVER they want. Must be the same people that complain Annie's red dress wasn't "Annie" enough. :: eye roll ::"

Tag said: "Yes, but this is particularly a kid's show. Unlike the others (with the exception of maybe Peter Pan). Seems like a 7PM start would have made more sense.

I mean, let's be real though, judging by past attempts, most people will have changed the channel by 8:30PM anyway..."

Oh, I agree. But these events have always tried to court a family audience, with the exception of Rent. So I’ve always thought the late night on a weekday was counter-intuitive.

And to smallville, I’m not complaining. I’m a night owl anyway. I’m just saying I find it a questionable business decision.

smallvillefan16 said: "BCfitasafiddle said: "Tag said: "I'm surprised to see the airtime is 8-11PM, which is too late for what is basically a children's show."

On a school night too."



Then DVR it or record it. No one says you HAVE to watch it live. People complain about the most ridiculous and bombastic things on this forum. If you want your kid to watch it, you'll find a way. It's also on peacock the day after so you and your little ones can watch WHENEVER they want. Must be the same people that complain Annie's red dress wasn't "Annie" enough. :: eye roll ::

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Not complaining at all!

Is there any way could I watch this live on the west coast? My TV lists the show at 8 pm (pacific), but of course, the actual live show will be ending by then. I’ve tried the NBC app, but it has the same time issue as my TV. Apologies if this question has already been asked.

BWayBound115 said: "I attended the final dress rehearsal/back-up taping last night. The energy in the room was amazing, I can't wait to see how this translates on screen. Talent was top notch across the board. Celina has so much charisma. She is the perfect Annie. The dancing was incredible. The sets were beautiful. If tonight is half as good as last night, then I think NBC has a really really fantastic night on their hands. It finally felt like they have found their groove with the Live! musicals."

Are the sets the ones depicted in the trailer?

Tag said: "BWayBound115 said: "I attended the final dress rehearsal/back-up taping last night. The energy in the room was amazing, I can't wait to see how this translates on screen. Talent was top notch across the board. Celina has so much charisma. She is the perfect Annie. The dancing was incredible. The sets were beautiful. If tonight is half as good as last night, then I think NBC has a really really fantastic night on their hands. It finally felt like they have found their groove with the Live! musicals."

Are the sets the ones depicted in the trailer?"

Yes, except when Nicole is dancing with the men's ensemble. I'm guessing that was just choreo for the trailer. She is absolutely STUNNING during "We Got Annie" and there were so many moving parts, trusses with flowers, chaise lounges, staircases rolling around. I cannot wait to see what that number looks like on TV.

I will continue to petition for EVITA LIVE! starring Nicole Scherzinger.

fashionguru_23 said: "I still think the best moment of the whole show was the reprise of Tomorrow they gave to Audra's Grace in 1999."

OMG, is it in the live version (if you were at final dress last night)? I grew up with the 1999 adaptation and that part made me cry every time.

Updated On: 12/2/21 at 01:09 PM

SoCalDirector said: "I read some where that Vanessa Hudgens is playing Eleanor. She seems very young for the part. Beth Leavel would have been a brilliant replacement."

I’m sure Hudgens will be lovely, but considering The Prom, was the Leavel reference supposed to be a joke?

After seeing (and hearing) snippets from the show, I'm still not convinced Connick is vocally right for Warbucks.

SoCalDirector said: "I read some where that Vanessa Hudgens is playing Eleanor. She seems very young for the part. Beth Leavel would have been a brilliant replacement."

BWayBound115 attended the final dress rehearsal last night so they should be able to tell us who is playing
Eleanor.

Dollypop said: "After seeing (and hearing) snippets from the show, I'm still not convinced Connick is vocally right for Warbucks."

What makes you think he is vocally wrong for the role? Did you think Victor Garber was a good fit when he played the part?