Song Duds in Hit Musicals — Page 2

YES YES YES!!!! Sarah Uriarte Berry!!! The only reason I am seeing Taboo is to see her. And she's gorgeous.

Did you know I would have that reaction?

"More I Cannot" is a tough song to act well, but has a beautiful melody. The "licorice tooth" lyrics are kinda baffling, but might be a key to that character's motivation (somehow). i have seen it played once by a woman and it worked the best that i've seen it...she was like a grandmother to Sarah telling her not to miss what she herself gave up for the Salvation Army goals. She was also a wonderful actress throughout.

SKIINGDOM i'm a Berry booster from way back. Had no idea you liked her...she's my ingenue of choice, great look, funny, can act, and so many colors in her voice.

---

NATIVENEWYORKER!!!!!!!!!!!!! omg how could you say that?! MANLEY POPE ROCKS!

---

Compared to Adam, Manley is a snoozer....

Cellophane makes watch the ensemble members and see what they're "talking" about with each other, or the expressions they are making in general, when it's performed by PJ Benjamin. He is SO over that show, it makes me want to turn around like the rest of the cast. Thus far, there have only been two actors to play Amos whom I have been able to watch and enjoy during Cellophane -- Rob Bartlett (currently Mushnick in LSoH) and Michael Tucci.

---

Something was Missing from Annie is indeed a song to make you cringe..........but I actually love Bali Hai from South Pacific

---

The Schmuel Song

Who gives a **** about RADAMES! He is THE most generic, undeveloped character in that entire show.

Manly Pope stood there like a rock. It seemed like he was just waiting for screaming fans to tell him he was hot. He stank.

And the only thing I liked about DOTV was the song "For Sarah".

"Little Lamb" from GYPSY. Ever want to see a spot in a show die?

---

I wouldn't exactly call this a dude, but I would admit that "It Couldn't Please Me More" (The Pineapple Song) from CABARET sticks out like a pineapple in a bunch of bananas.

BB

Oh yes, any song from RENT I'd say is a dud. Sorry, folks, but I really, really, really dislike that contivance.

"And I am telling you...," yes.

Obvious many folks like the show, there's no accounting for taste. I saw RENT downtown in its original incarnation and disliked every single moment of it. I walked out not knowing or remembering even one portion of any one song.

So to me, they are all duds.

BB

Updated On: 9/1/03 at 07:53 PM

"The Highest Judge of All" from Carousel. If I'm not mistaken, its cut from almost every recent revival.

---

Song duds in classic musicals...hmmmm....

"Western People Funny" - THE KING AND ME: cute number, but clearly positioned (and composed) as a cute 2nd Act opener

"Who Do You Love, I Hope?" -- AGYG -- cute number, but WTF? WHat does it have to do with ANYTHING?

"This Nearly Was Mine" -- SOUTH PACIFIC -- IMHO, adds an unnecessary 4 minutes to an already long show.

"What Did I Ever See In Him?" -- BYE BYE BIRDIE: filler material.

And so many more.


AND...as for the opinions expressed about LITTLE LAMB: "You must be mad!" (said in my best Mia Farrow "Death On The Nile" accent). That song is so necessary to the show, to the character, and to the impact of the piece. Granted, not the most catchy tune or lyrics in the world, but its devastating in its simplicity. Maybe the problem is that most amateur productions don't pay enough attention to that number...you've just come off the riotous nonsense that is "Goldstone", and the show screeches to a halt for this girl to sing a sad song. Deliberate? You bet. Easily digested by the masses? I think not.