Well, let me be the first one to say, "WAHOO!" I was completely underwhelmed when I heard the concept for this, my favorite musical. Now I have a reason to see it umpteen million times!
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I was really hoping Cyndi Lauper might get it. I too am not crazy about Lupone's Mrs. Lovitt. This is my favorite musical and had planned to fly in just to see it. If Lupone gets it, I will stay in Denver.
Adore Patti but not too crazy about her Lovett. I was actually kind of excited to hear of the possibility of seeing Cyndi Lauper up on that stage. Regardless, we have a production of Sondheim's masterpiece back on Broadway and should be all thankful. Patti's a fine performer and I'm sure will give it her best and her all.
"I know now that theatre saved my life." - Susan Stroman
One of Patti's problems is that she is AWEFUL with dialects. Noises Off and the concert of Sweeny Proved that. And if you then add on that you can't understand her when she sings withOUT the dialects... it just gets scarry.
Though I love patti, Id like to see someone new play the role but if its true that Micheal Cerveis is playing Todd then I think the 2 together will be incredible.
<------ Me and my friends with patti Lupone at my friends afterparty for her concert with audra mcdonald during the summer of 2007.
"I am sorry but it is an unjust world and virtue is only triumphant in theatricle performances" The Mikado
UGH. I've seen Patti do some amazing things, but her Lovett in the concert version was not one of them. Maybe with a different director she'll do better...
Ok this is where I get yelled at for calling myself a Sweeney Fan but what is with these insturments. Why are the actors playing them and what is it about. Im just really confused.
<------ Me and my friends with patti Lupone at my friends afterparty for her concert with audra mcdonald during the summer of 2007.
"I am sorry but it is an unjust world and virtue is only triumphant in theatricle performances" The Mikado
Hehehe... "I don't want to hear you sing, I don't want to cut your hair, and I certainly don't want to hear you sing while I'm cutting your hair! Now I'm trying to have a conversation with my friend, so BACK OFF BUENOS AIRES!"