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SISTER ACT- what changes should be made between London and Broadway
#75re: SISTER ACT- what changes should be made between London and Broadway
Posted: 7/26/09 at 4:40pm
'Here Within These Walls' sounds like something from Grey Gardens.
I actually thought it sounded more like something from Menken's Hunchback of Notre Dame.
#76re: SISTER ACT- what changes should be made between London and Broadway
Posted: 7/26/09 at 8:59pm
The beginning instrumentals to "Here Within These Walls" totally remind me of "Around The World" from GREY GARDENS.
I agree with the consensus that "Fabulous, Baby!" is the best song in the score. Ironically, it was cut in Atlanta. The song that replaced it ("Too Much To Live For") was set in the police station and basically put forth why Deloris was making the decision to protect herself by going into the convent.
It was a nice enough number, but "Fabulous, Baby!" works much better in establishing Deloris's desire for fame (which is much more relative to the character with a younger actress like Miller in the role.)
Tonya Pinkins: Then we had a "Lot's Wife" last June that was my personal favorite. I'm still trying to get them to let me sing it at some performance where we get to sing an excerpt that's gone.
Tony Kushner: You can sing it at my funeral.
Updated On: 7/28/09 at 08:59 PM
Tony Kushner: You can sing it at my funeral.
fairygodmother
Featured Actor Joined: 4/30/06
#77re: SISTER ACT- what changes should be made between London and Broadway
Posted: 7/27/09 at 6:42amBobbyBubby - that's pretty harsh and sweeping about the london supporting cast - I think the majority are fantastic. Care to quantify? Plus who's to say that a Broadway cast would be superior?
MamasDoin'Fine
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/28/08
#78re: SISTER ACT- what changes should be made between London and Broadway
Posted: 7/27/09 at 7:03am
Pathetic comments!
The CD cant convey a lot of the visuals that go with some of the numbers and they will sound strange if the show hasn't been seen
This Bobby poster is a pretty opinionated person who has only listened to the CD and never seen the show.
Just what you expect from this board.
Updated On: 7/27/09 at 07:03 AM
Libby1209
Understudy Joined: 7/22/09
#79re: SISTER ACT- what changes should be made between London and Broadway
Posted: 7/27/09 at 7:14amThey should rethink bringing this show to Broadway! This is the dumbest idea for a show...next to Spiderman, The Adams' Family, and The Notebook. Let's get some original show ideas!
wickedfan11
Broadway Star Joined: 6/17/06
#80re: SISTER ACT- what changes should be made between London and Broadway
Posted: 7/27/09 at 7:31amThis doesn't relate to this topic, but is the list of topics on the Broadway board not working for anyone else?
#81re: SISTER ACT- what changes should be made between London and Broadway
Posted: 7/27/09 at 7:34am
Libby, are you saying you arewould rather have the "Original Musical" Too Close To The Sun instead of Sister Act????
Thought not.
MamasDoin'Fine
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/28/08
#82re: SISTER ACT- what changes should be made between London and Broadway
Posted: 7/27/09 at 7:37amLOL Mark.
mememememe2
Swing Joined: 5/10/09
#83re: SISTER ACT- what changes should be made between London and Broadway
Posted: 7/27/09 at 7:48am
Pathetic indeed. You should also know it comes down to budget........if you had Angela Lansbury, Cloris Leachman and Patina, I think the budget wouldnt run to leading men and ladies in smaller parts whether in London or NY. Remember these are not big parts - can you say that in NY you could get "stronger performers" (!) to take them on.
I have seen this twice and there are standout performances from the "3 Nuns" - Katie Rowley Jones, Claire Greenway and Julia Sutton. The hoodlums would probably better played by Americans. I think you would find the creative team are extremely happy with the vast majority of the cast.
The ensemble are also excellent.
It remains to be seen if a Broadway cast would be "stronger" - game on!
MamasDoin'Fine
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/28/08
#84re: SISTER ACT- what changes should be made between London and Broadway
Posted: 7/27/09 at 7:59ammemememememe2 I love youyouyouyou!
#85re: SISTER ACT- what changes should be made between London and Broadway
Posted: 7/27/09 at 8:41am
"Yeah, the supporting London cast sounds pretty lackluster. I'm sure their NY counterparts will be superior"
Im lost for words!
Namo i love u but we get it already....you don't like Madonna
#86re: SISTER ACT- what changes should be made between London and Broadway
Posted: 7/27/09 at 8:47am
"They should rethink bringing this show to Broadway! This is the dumbest idea for a show...next to Spiderman, The Adams' Family, and The Notebook. Let's get some original show ideas!"
So let me ask you, have you seen the show? Have you heard any of the music? I'm guessing you probably haven't. So you can't judge this show.
Also you obviously haven't seen Spiderman, The Addams Family, or The Notebook. You can not say these shows are stupid because you know nothing about them, who knows they could be great shows. So get the stick out of your @$$ and see a show before you judge it.
MamasDoin'Fine
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/28/08
#87re: SISTER ACT- what changes should be made between London and Broadway
Posted: 7/27/09 at 10:10am
Well said Chita.
Like I said, this Bobby guy and the original poster have very little knowledge on this and just come over as being damn right ignorant.
Updated On: 7/27/09 at 10:10 AM
dramamama611
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
#88re: SISTER ACT- what changes should be made between London and Broadway
Posted: 7/27/09 at 11:43am
From the vid that was posted, I thought the sets looked great...particularly when you saw pieces of the produciton numbers.
I think you can think an IDEA won't work...but how can you judge a production that doesn't exist yet?
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.
MamasDoin'Fine
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/28/08
#89re: SISTER ACT- what changes should be made between London and Broadway
Posted: 7/27/09 at 12:23pm
The set is huge and makes a busy set like 'Les Miserable' or the newer '9 To 5' look lazy.
The London Palladium is huge and the huge sets look fabulous on its huge stage. As for the huge cast, well, they can sing the pants off many a Broadway show I've seen in the last few years.
Updated On: 7/27/09 at 12:23 PM
#90re: SISTER ACT- what changes should be made between London and Broadway
Posted: 7/27/09 at 12:39pm
"BobbyBubby - that's pretty harsh and sweeping about the london supporting cast. Care to quantify? Plus who's to say that a Broadway cast would be superior?"
Yes Bobbybooby, c'mon - respond to Fairygodmother's challenge.
The West End cast has a number of performers who will appeal to British audiences precisely because British sensibilities are very different from American ones: perceptive and subtle production teams know how to bridge the gap, crass and ignorant ones do not.
americanboy99
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/27/06
#91re: SISTER ACT- what changes should be made between London and Broadway
Posted: 7/27/09 at 12:43pm
NONE. IT'S PERFECT.
jk.
#92re: SISTER ACT- what changes should be made between London and Broadway
Posted: 7/27/09 at 5:12pmI saw the show in London about a month ago. Forgive me if I'm naive, as I'm not a critic, but I don't think anything needs to be changed when it transfers! I loved everything about the show, and I have to agree that Sister Act is Alan Menken's best. The songs were fun, although I admit that because I don't have the cd I'm having a hard time remembering the songs. Speaking of the CD, does anyone know if it's possible to get it in the U.S. cheaper than $30?
#93re: SISTER ACT- what changes should be made between London and Broadway
Posted: 7/27/09 at 5:26pmNot legally.
#94re: SISTER ACT- what changes should be made between London and Broadway
Posted: 7/27/09 at 5:34pmI take that back. You can get it from Amazon.co.uk for a little over twenty dollars.
mememememe2
Swing Joined: 5/10/09
#95re: SISTER ACT- what changes should be made between London and Broadway
Posted: 7/28/09 at 4:05am
Scripps2 - precisely. Whereas as I said, American performers can probably "do" the hoodlum/blaxploitation stuff more effectively, the eccentric mix of innocence of Mother Superior and enthusiasm of Mary Patrick have a more British feel. Its about cultural norms and experience and life-long absorption of the characters being portrayed. Americans do "in your face" and confidence better - Brits do eccentricity and subtlety. It's not "Americans are better than Brits" or the opposite - just horses for courses.
There is a reason that, in Disney, the older, softer characters have been dominated by Angela Lansbury.......she "feels" right. For the same reason they ended up with an American in the Deloris role. Brits find the "hubris" needed difficult. For the opposite reason, I think you might find an American Superior and/or Mary Patrick hard to pull off.
Also, character actresses who are a "name" and of sufficient age (Sheila's 76!) and gravitas don't always want to sign up to 12 months of 8 shows a week - they approached several big names who wouldn't commit.
Lets not argue - it's not as though they'll ask our opinion when casting!
Remember ALL the factors - you have to look right, sing/sound right, get the character right, move well, be the right size/shape, contribute to the ensemble singing, have the stamina to do 8 shows a week, learn quickly and react to changes, and not be too expensive! (They're not on big bucks!) It's a wonder shows like this ever get cast at all!
Libby1209
Understudy Joined: 7/22/09
#96re: SISTER ACT- what changes should be made between London and Broadway
Posted: 7/28/09 at 10:12am
I'm saying that I would like to see some more original shows on Broadway...period.
In my opinion, it seems like Broadway is desperately trying to get new shows in the theatres, but there's very little originality. So why not turn a movie or tv show into a Broadway show? (I'm hoping you can sense my sarcasm here) These shows may turn out to be great and rake in a lot of dough...great. I'm saying that we need some original shows...
Mark E...I would rather have Broadway try an original piece (and even have it flop) than create a show based off a movie...it's tired.
Drunk Chita Rivera...grow up. Seriously..."get ths stick out of your a$$"??? Wow...can't believe you speak to people like that, just for voicing their opinion (which...correct me if I'm wrong, is the point of this board!). It's actually sad...
I have no clue who Bobby is, nor am I the original poster. Not that it matters, but I've been on this board for a while now, but for some reason could not log in, so I had to create a new account, hence the "swing" status.
And Mama...just because I have an opinion, I'm ignorant? Interesting. So are you saying that if someone doesn't agree with your opinion, they're ignorant? I hope not. I hope I'm misunderstanding you.
Updated On: 7/28/09 at 10:12 AM
#97re: SISTER ACT- what changes should be made between London and Broadway
Posted: 7/28/09 at 11:46am
"Drunk Chita Rivera...grow up. Seriously..."get ths stick out of your a$$"??? Wow...can't believe you speak to people like that, just for voicing their opinion (which...correct me if I'm wrong, is the point of this board!). It's actually sad... "
They weren't voicing their opinion. They were criticizing a show that haven't seen and shows no one has seen. If they had seen the shows then they would be perfectly reasonable but they haven't.
#98re: SISTER ACT- what changes should be made between London and Broadway
Posted: 7/28/09 at 12:35pm
Libby, you said Sister Act is a dumb idea for a show. Its not, Its great, and has worked, so why not bring it over?
I agree there are some great original musicals about (like Drowsy) but don't forget a lot of great shows, as much as they may seem it, arn't truely original (Gypsy, Grey Gardens, Rent being 3 examples).
Out of the 60 or so musicals I have seen, there are VERY few that don't have existing source material.
TheatreDork2
Leading Actor Joined: 7/21/09
#99re: SISTER ACT- what changes should be made between London and Broadway
Posted: 7/28/09 at 1:18pm
In my opinion, it seems like Broadway is desperately trying to get new shows in the theatres, but there's very little originality. So why not turn a movie or tv show into a Broadway show? (I'm hoping you can sense my sarcasm here) These shows may turn out to be great and rake in a lot of dough...great. I'm saying that we need some original shows...
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