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Sara Bareilles, Rebel Wilson to lead THE LITTLE MERMAID at Hollywood Bowl
Sara Bareilles, Rebel Wilson to lead THE LITTLE MERMAID at Hollywood Bowl#25
Posted: 4/6/16 at 11:30am
Because Darren Criss is amazing, and Menken mentioned in the original Billboard article that they will be incorportating some of the new music from the musical, including the song for Prince Eric.
I imagine they pause the film and insert new material where they see fit
Sara Bareilles, Rebel Wilson to lead THE LITTLE MERMAID at Hollywood Bowl#26
Posted: 4/6/16 at 11:36am
So, it's a concert AND a screening with the Broadway songs? And Chorus Line is happening? That makes sense.
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/14/05
Sara Bareilles, Rebel Wilson to lead THE LITTLE MERMAID at Hollywood Bowl#27
Posted: 4/6/16 at 12:12pm
Plus it's opening with a medley of his hits from his other shows. So great way to showcase people.
Sara Bareilles, Rebel Wilson to lead THE LITTLE MERMAID at Hollywood Bowl#28
Posted: 4/6/16 at 12:15pm
does it make sense? it seems a little strange and convoluted now that I know the whole story. they should just do the songs from the show if they're getting these big stars (even though I never became a fan of most of the new songs besides She's in Love). this whole thing is weird now.
Sara Bareilles, Rebel Wilson to lead THE LITTLE MERMAID at Hollywood Bowl#29
Posted: 4/6/16 at 12:46pm
Bizarre.
Stand-by Joined: 10/16/15
Sara Bareilles, Rebel Wilson to lead THE LITTLE MERMAID at Hollywood Bowl#30
Posted: 4/6/16 at 1:13pm
I'm weirdly excited for this. Darren is perfect for Prince Eric! Didn't know Rebel could sing though... (Or can she?)
Also Darren is 29 for those wondering but looks quite young when he's clean shaven.
Sara Bareilles, Rebel Wilson to lead THE LITTLE MERMAID at Hollywood Bowl#31
Posted: 4/6/16 at 1:29pm
Jordan Catalano said: "This sounds ridiculously awful.
Agreed.
The Little Mermaid as a stage musical is crap.
EDIT: Just went back a couple of posts. It's not the crappy stage musical being done. It's a screening of the classic Disney film with it's score being played by a live orchestra. The performers will be doing a mini-concert of the film's songs "in character".
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/21/06
Sara Bareilles, Rebel Wilson to lead THE LITTLE MERMAID at Hollywood Bowl#32
Posted: 4/6/16 at 1:30pm
This got a whole lot less exciting
Sara Bareilles, Rebel Wilson to lead THE LITTLE MERMAID at Hollywood Bowl#33
Posted: 4/6/16 at 1:54pm
I'm disappointed. I thought this was gonna be staged.
Sara Bareilles, Rebel Wilson to lead THE LITTLE MERMAID at Hollywood Bowl#34
Posted: 4/6/16 at 2:33pm
The whole thing just feels and sounds random.
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/21/06
Sara Bareilles, Rebel Wilson to lead THE LITTLE MERMAID at Hollywood Bowl#35
Posted: 4/6/16 at 3:45pm
10086sunset said: "The whole thing just feels and sounds random."
This is actually standard Hollywood Bowl fare (movie screening with live orchestra and select performers). What makes it disappointing is the desire to see a staged version, especially with some members of the OBC involved.
Stand-by Joined: 1/15/05
Sara Bareilles, Rebel Wilson to lead THE LITTLE MERMAID at Hollywood Bowl#36
Posted: 4/6/16 at 5:13pm
gypsy101 said: "considering the character doesn't sing in the film, I find that odd. "
I assumed that was precisely why they cast Criss.
Sara Bareilles, Rebel Wilson to lead THE LITTLE MERMAID at Hollywood Bowl#37
Posted: 4/6/16 at 5:23pm
I thought it was kind of obvious that it wasn't going to be staged.
Sara Bareilles, Rebel Wilson to lead THE LITTLE MERMAID at Hollywood Bowl#38
Posted: 4/6/16 at 5:25pm
IDK Darren's voice, with its pop sensibility, should be well suited to this.
Sara Bareilles, Rebel Wilson to lead THE LITTLE MERMAID at Hollywood Bowl#39
Posted: 4/6/16 at 7:36pm
its gonna be a blast. whats there not to understand?
haters gonna hate
Sara Bareilles, Rebel Wilson to lead THE LITTLE MERMAID at Hollywood Bowl#40
Posted: 4/6/16 at 8:10pm
I may be in the minority but I LOVE shows where a live orchestra and singers accompany a film. I actually think events like this one should be done more often. And as many have said, I do think the cast is delightfully inspired. This is one of the few times I wish California was close by!
Broadway Star Joined: 11/10/15
Sara Bareilles, Rebel Wilson to lead THE LITTLE MERMAID at Hollywood Bowl#41
Posted: 4/7/16 at 9:12am
lightguy06222 said: "its gonna be a blast. whats there not to understand?
haters gonna hate
"
so someone who finds this event "bizarre" or questions the casting is now a 'hater'? excuse me while my eyes roll back inside my head...
Sara Bareilles, Rebel Wilson to lead THE LITTLE MERMAID at Hollywood Bowl#42
Posted: 4/7/16 at 2:00pm
Presale now on sale, use password VOICE. I snagged some box seats to this, but all sections seem to be on sale.
Sara Bareilles, Rebel Wilson to lead THE LITTLE MERMAID at Hollywood Bowl#43
Posted: 4/7/16 at 2:15pm
Sara Bareilles, Rebel Wilson to lead THE LITTLE MERMAID at Hollywood Bowl#44
Posted: 4/7/16 at 3:18pm
Pricey concert, but I got tickets in the superseats and am looking forward to June 4. I don't know if was mentioned, but for those wanting to see the stage version the first Los Angeles production is playing at the same time in La Mirada, Tim McCoy and Cathy Rigby's theatre, about a half hour south of downtown L.A. - June 3 - 26.
http://www.lamiradatheatre.com/littlemermaid.htm
Sara Bareilles, Rebel Wilson to lead THE LITTLE MERMAID at Hollywood Bowl#45
Posted: 4/7/16 at 5:55pm
How much were Super Seats, StageDoor3? I tried to look but got tired of refreshing.
Sara Bareilles, Rebel Wilson to lead THE LITTLE MERMAID at Hollywood Bowl#46
Posted: 4/7/16 at 6:08pm
I just got mine. I love sitting in section E because it's closest to the stage without having to sit in those boxes (going alone) AND the stage door is on the left side. Yes, you can stage door. I do it every single time. Can't wait.
Sara Bareilles, Rebel Wilson to lead THE LITTLE MERMAID at Hollywood Bowl#47
Posted: 4/7/16 at 7:31pm
This is going to be cool! I've never been to the Hollywood Bowl, and it will be great to hear the score performed live with some really talented performers. They also have "West Side Story" being screened with Gustavo Dudamel conducting the LA Philharmonic this season, plus the staged "A Chorus Line."
Sara Bareilles, Rebel Wilson to lead THE LITTLE MERMAID at Hollywood Bowl#48
Posted: 4/8/16 at 4:45am
I got 7th row section H which I believe are super seats. They were $105 plus service charge. I didn't want to spring for a box seat as much as I would prefer to. And I like section E too, but Ticketmaster didn't let you pick your seats as you know. They picked for you and I basically just went for a decent seat in the section they kept giving me. All of us Broadway World chat board members who are going should meet up somehow. And can you really stagedoor performers at the Bowl?
Sara Bareilles, Rebel Wilson to lead THE LITTLE MERMAID at Hollywood Bowl#49
Posted: 4/8/16 at 1:28pm
Yes, you can stage door. I did it for the musicals: Chicago, Hair, Spamalot, and Idina Menzel (waited 2 hours with 7 other people) I just kept refreshing it till it gave me section E lol. In total, I paid around $89. We should totally meet. I'm going to turn 20 a month before.. So hope it's not weird.
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