Rebecca - The Musical new clips

Does anyone have the full lyrics to "Last Night I Dreamed of Manderlay", btw????

O'Hare is singing "Last night..."; she did the first English readings when the show was to debut in London (as "I") (she is or was in Gentleman's Guide); Pia Douwes is singing the Danvers tunes (She's Invincible, Rebecca - both of which are from readings nearly a decade ago and have different lyrics); Julian Ovenden (part of the reading with O'Hare in London) is singing Maxim's song "I'll Never Forget Her Smile."

"Free Now" is the song that was written for Sierra Boggess when the producers/creators were desperately seeking her for the role of "I," which is in no other version of the show in the world. Jill Paice sang it at Broadway in Bryant Park a few seasons ago, when she was picked (a much better actress for this role).

Updated On: 12/30/14 at 04:28 PM

Maybe. I never got the impression Sierra really wanted to do the role (they were really pushing for her though) -- when she eventually she signed, she managed to bring her then-fiance (Tam Mutu) with her on board. With Jill Paice signed onto "An American in Paris," I'm not sure if she'd want to or be able to leave for a role like this, so I'm sure they'll be trying for Sierra again. As said, the "original cast" is still under contract, if they want to.

I personally think Ryan Silverman and Jill Paice are both terrific vocalist and great actors. Paice looks a lot like Joan Fontaine who played the role in the movie as well. Hopefully would be a break out role for her.

Pia Douwes is extraordinary in every role that she plays. She is currently Mrs. Wilkinson in Billy Elliot in Amsterdam. I hope Broadway audiences can experience her unique talents someday in a solid show. I know she was Velma for a short stint a few years ago, but her "Elizabeth" was thrilling. That one will never get to Broadway.

Could it be Brent Barrett? I didn't think demo recordings were made of his sessions.

I met Brent Barrett last year when I heard him in a "Broadway Tenors" concert. His voice blew me away, and he's a VERY nice guy. I think he'd be perfect for Maxim, although I'm not sure they want a Maxim in his late fifties -- even a 45-year-old Maxim would still be an "older man" to the 20-something "I."

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Anyone else notice there is still a link on the website that says "Buy Tickets" that takes you to Telecharge? Awww

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If this ever does come to Broadway, I wish there was a way they could get Pia Douwes to be Mrs. Danvers again.

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Will this show ever come? I hope it does

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https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Exclusive-Interview-REBECCA-Producer-Ben-Sprecher-Responds-to-Marc-Thibodeau-Talks-Musicals-Future-and-Why-He-Wont-Give-Up-20150513#

Latest update. It appears they are still aiming for a Broadway run. The sets have been in storage.

Updated On: 7/2/15 at 02:19 PM

"Rebecca" was either an English-language novel, or translated early on. When I studied mystery writing, my teacher kept holding "Rebecca" up as a novel that did a terrific job with atmosphere; she was, of course, referring to the English-language version. While "Rebecca" is very much a "chick flick" show, being female-oriented is NOT a liability for a Broadway musical -- can anyone honestly say that "The Phantom of the Opera," as envisioned by ALW and his book and lyric writers, is a horror story instead of a pure romance?

All the young, and not so young fangirls that attend "Phantom" and "Wicked" more than once are a natural audience for "Rebecca." In fact, the relationship between Maxim de Winter and "I" bears some resemblance to the Phantom's relationship with Christine, in that an older, flawed, highly charismatic man captures the attention of a young, innocent female. So, bring on "Rebecca" -- as one of those overgrown fangirls, I can't wait to see it.

Audrey

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