Em, there's still tickets left, so you definitely haven't waited too long.
When I see the phrase "the ____ estate", I imagine a vast mansion in the country full of monocled men and high-collared women receiving letters about productions across the country and doing spit-takes at whatever they contain.
-Kad
So a quick question. I don't know the show at all, but am a big fan of Murphy, Foster, and Esparza. My Mom is coming to NYC for her first time and since we can get great priced seats I was just curious what the story line of the show is. Any info would be appreciated. Hope everyone is having a great St. Patty's Day!
An absurdist fantasy by Arthur Laurents and Stephen Sondheim (two of the authors of "West Side Story" and "Gypsy") "Anyone Can Whistle" tells the story of a corrupt mayoress who fakes a miracle to revitalize her bankrupt town (through the resulting pilgrim trade) and the ill-fated romance between the rational nurse out to expose the fraud and the easy-going doctor determined to enjoy the chaos it brings. In the end, the show delivers a poignant message about the importance of the individual in a conformist society-but not before aiming its still-relevant barbs at government, religion, science and anything else that stands in its way!
With its circus-like atmosphere, "Anyone Can Whistle" features plenty of memorable, lovably cartoonish roles of all sizes. The dazzling, melodic Broadway-style score overflows with the youthful energy of experimentation, consisting of one showstopper after another, including two extensive ballets which provide opportunities for some inspired choreography.
The 1995 Carnegie Hall concert and the Ravinia production both included the song. I sure hope Encores! will too. I believe it takes the place of the Cookie Chase ballet.
Is anyone else puzzled by the casting of Edward Hibbert as Schub? He will be Donna Murphy's "love interest". I put that in quotes because the relationship is more than slightly absurd but Cora and Schub are certainly paired off. In a production I just saw in London there was strong sexual connection between the two characters.
I love Hibbert but he seems highly implausible in this part.
I personally hate the rear mezz seats, ken. I prefer front gallery, and I know a few other posters on here agree.
When I see the phrase "the ____ estate", I imagine a vast mansion in the country full of monocled men and high-collared women receiving letters about productions across the country and doing spit-takes at whatever they contain.
-Kad
David walked into the valley
With a stone clutched in his hand
He was only a boy
But he knew someone must take a stand
There will always be a valley
Always mountains one must scale
There will always be perilous waters
Which someone must sail
-Into the Fire
Scarlet Pimpernel
LEAP OF FAITH. He'd get to originate a new role, which he hasn't done in a while. Plus, the role is basically being developed around him and he's been involved with the project for years.
Nothing matters but knowing nothing matters. ~ Wicked
Everything in life is only for now. ~ Avenue Q
There is no future, there is no past. I live this moment as my last. ~ Rent
Well, I'd say both recordings. But if I had to choose, although I prefer "There Won't Be Trumpets" from the OBC recording, I'd say go with the Carnegie Hall concert because it has "There's Always a Woman" which is a true gem of a song.
And I agree with Yero. Raul would def sign with Leap of Faith.
"What a mystery this world. One day you love them and the next day you want to kill them a thousand times over." The Masked Bandit in THE FALL
I would say get both as well. I think I slightly prefer the OBCR. The vocals of Madeline Kahn and Bernadette are not exactly the most listenable at times. But it's quite complete compared to the OBCR. You just cannot beat Lansbury. As talented as Kahn was, she comes off as a total bore on the disc (in my opinion).
The score sat too low in Madeline Kahn's voice for her to be nearly as good as she could've been, I think.
When I see the phrase "the ____ estate", I imagine a vast mansion in the country full of monocled men and high-collared women receiving letters about productions across the country and doing spit-takes at whatever they contain.
-Kad
I love Lansbury as Cora, Kahn can't really compare. However I do love Bernadette Peters as Nurse Apple. I'd get both and then make my own cd with Lansbury's tracks and Peters' tracks combined, that's what I did on my iPod anyways
"Some people can thrive and bloom living life in a living room, that's perfect for some people of one hundred and five. But I at least gotta try, when I think of all the sights that I gotta see, all the places I gotta play, all the things that I gotta be at"
