Personally, I think Madame Thenardier needs a rap number, and they should bring in that "slushy in the face" guy to write it, to make sure it's edgy and not embarassing, like that hack Sondheim's was.
Obviously, I have to vote for one of the two options cut off at the bottom simply because they are the underdogs. But I don't know which one to pick. Or who they are. But they deserve it.
Or how about Fauchelevent? We really don't know enough about him.
"What can you expect from a bunch of seitan worshippers?" - Reginald Tresilian
Enjolras clearly NEEDS to be modernized for shallow modern audiences who need more than just the lame ol' "cause" so flailed about in the egregious 1985 stage musi-cale.
It's all about aesthetics in this day and age and Enjolras clearly needs to tap dance his way into our hearts atop the barricade of freedom. It would also be the perfect excuse and set-up for a strategically placed wardrobe malfunction involving the hunk's 19th century French junk, which this forgotten synth reliant musi-cale comedy most DESPERATELY needs.
Recreation of original John Cameron orchestration to "On My Own" by yours truly. Click player below to hear.
Previously when I glibly posted about a new song for the Bishop, I had no idea that Colm Wilkinson would be playing the role. Now that I know that he will (and what great stunt casting), I seriously think it's a good idea. (But not "Light My Candle")
Can I just say? The CHARACTERS are fictional and therefore it is impossible they DESERVE anything. They only exist as written. They have no opportunity to 'deserve'.
If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it?
These are DISCUSSION boards, not mutual admiration boards. Discussion only occurs when we are willing to hear what others are thinking, regardless of whether it is alignment to our own thoughts.
Cats I didn't remember that--not sure if they do though Wiki says they didn't originally but have since the symphonic recording (badly pronounced) for whatever that's worth...