South Pacific Opening Night Video
South Pacific Opening Night Video
#1South Pacific Opening Night Video
Posted: 4/5/08 at 2:20am
From broadway.com:
http://www.broadway.com/gen/Buzz_Video.aspx?ci=563146
wow, I really want to see this now. But no footage of Paul Szot singing?! Oh well, congrats to the cast!
#2re: South Pacific Opening Night Video
Posted: 4/5/08 at 2:51amThe NYT Review has a blurb on the side of the screen, "Audio Slideshow" -- Paulo discusses his work with the show, how proud of it he is, etc., etc. Also, there ARE clips of him sinsing (b-e-a-utifully) from teh score - along with some stunning shots of the set(s) and cast dong their 'thang'!
#2re: South Pacific Opening Night Video
Posted: 4/5/08 at 3:01amThanks for that! He sounds great:) I envy everyone who get to see this live.
#3re: South Pacific Opening Night Video
Posted: 4/5/08 at 3:13am
Then surely, you're despise me. Haha!
I have 2nd row center for August 19. No hate.
Let's share the R&H Lovin'! 
#4re: South Pacific Opening Night Video
Posted: 4/5/08 at 7:32amKelli is just lovely.
"Winning a Tony this year is like winning Best Attendance in third grade: no one will care but the winner and their mom."
-Kad
"I have also met him in person, and I find him to be quite funny actually. Arrogant and often misinformed, but still funny."
-bjh2114 (on Michael Riedel)
-Kad
"I have also met him in person, and I find him to be quite funny actually. Arrogant and often misinformed, but still funny."
-bjh2114 (on Michael Riedel)
#5re: South Pacific Opening Night Video
Posted: 4/5/08 at 7:58amI'm really excited to see this and Kelli's concert at Joe's Pub!
bwayguy22089
Broadway Star Joined: 12/16/06
AngusN
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#7re: South Pacific Opening Night Video
Posted: 4/5/08 at 10:37am
Wow, this show looks amazing. It is superb how they have created the settings, they look SO real.
And I agree with you Wanna Be A Foster, Kelli is just divine. She is so beautiful and has the most amazingly pure voice.
It isn't one of my favourite shows, but I would love to see this production.
#8re: South Pacific Opening Night Video
Posted: 4/5/08 at 11:36amHow... is Morrison singing "Carefully Taught" and not making it sound didactic? That has to be one of the most perfect renderings of the song I've heard.
"Y'know, I think Bertolt Brecht was rolling in his grave."
-Nellie McKay on the 2006 Broadway production of The Threepenny Opera, in which she played Polly Peachum
-Nellie McKay on the 2006 Broadway production of The Threepenny Opera, in which she played Polly Peachum
MrMidwest
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/8/05
#9re: South Pacific Opening Night Video
Posted: 4/5/08 at 11:42amI didn't think he sounded especially good.
"The gods who nurse this universe think little of mortals' cares. They sit in crowds on exclusive clouds and laugh at our love affairs. I might have had a real romance if they'd given me a chance. I loved him, but he didn't love me. I wanted him, but he didn't want me. Then the gods had a spree and indulged in another whim. Now he loves me, but I don't love him." - Cole Porter
DG
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/2/05
#10re: South Pacific Opening Night Video
Posted: 4/5/08 at 11:57am
"As a surviving member of that great NY cast of SOUTH PACIFIC and in reverent memory of Mary Martin, Enzio Pinza, Bill Tabbert, Myron McCormick, Juanita Hall, Martin Wolfson Dort Clark and about 20 others who have passed on, I am delighted to read that the director, who was not even born when we did the show at the Majestic, GOT IT RIGHT! This is sacred ground for many of us, and we surviving members of that blessed cast hope to be able to see this production. There is talk of our having a reunion and to see the show in the Fall. I hope it materializes. We all came back to NYC for our 50th reunion. This would be close to a 60th! I don't think there was ever a cast as much together as this bunch of very normal but talented people. Peter Kelley (understudy to Lt. Cable 1950-52)"
This was posted in the Readers' reviews section of the NYTimes. I'd love a follow-up if their reunion takes place.
bwaylvsong
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/28/05
#11re: South Pacific Opening Night Video
Posted: 4/5/08 at 12:00pm
"How... is Morrison singing "Carefully Taught" and not making it sound didactic?"
He's using a classical technique called legato.
The show looks amazing! I need to see it asap.
broadwaywriter
Stand-by Joined: 3/25/08
#12re: South Pacific Opening Night Video
Posted: 4/5/08 at 1:34pmI'm seeing South Pacific tonight!!!
#13re: South Pacific Opening Night Video
Posted: 4/5/08 at 1:35pmReally looking forward to seeing this show in the summer!
"Everytime you step on that stage it is somebody's first Broadway show and somebody's last Broadway show. Make it count."
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Posted: 4/5/08 at 2:05pmdue to the price of tickets im really debating on seeing it or not just cuz im on a budget but those sets look incredible and the cast is so good i really think im gonna have to see it.
<------ Me and my friends with patti Lupone at my friends afterparty for her concert with audra mcdonald during the summer of 2007.
"I am sorry but it is an unjust world and virtue is only triumphant in theatricle performances" The Mikado
"I am sorry but it is an unjust world and virtue is only triumphant in theatricle performances" The Mikado
#15re: South Pacific Opening Night Video
Posted: 4/5/08 at 5:59pm
Here's the video from the Today show profiling Loretta Ables- some good rehearsal footage: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/23937530#23937530
Sorry if this has been posted already.
#16re: South Pacific Opening Night Video
Posted: 4/5/08 at 6:15pm
NPR radio segment on South Pacific
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=89309296
If you scroll down there is extra archival audios of composer Richard Rodgers, star Mary Martin and cast member Don Fellows (a Merchant Marine veteran) reflect on the show's development.
Enjoy!
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Updated On: 4/5/08 at 06:15 PM
#17re: South Pacific Opening Night Video
Posted: 4/5/08 at 7:05pm
That interview with Loretta Ables Sayre is inspiring!
I hope she gets a Tony Nomination next month!
"Winning a Tony this year is like winning Best Attendance in third grade: no one will care but the winner and their mom."
-Kad
"I have also met him in person, and I find him to be quite funny actually. Arrogant and often misinformed, but still funny."
-bjh2114 (on Michael Riedel)
-Kad
"I have also met him in person, and I find him to be quite funny actually. Arrogant and often misinformed, but still funny."
-bjh2114 (on Michael Riedel)
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/31/69
#18re: South Pacific Opening Night Video
Posted: 4/5/08 at 8:32pmCongratulations to the cast, crew, pit, everyone involved!
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