Synopsis of Taboo

#1

Synopsis of Taboo

Posted: 4/2/05 at 9:23pm

Sorry about another Taboo question, but anyone know where to find a synopsis of Taboo where it explains what's happening w/ each of the songs? Like I know the basic synopsis, but like why is "Il Adore" sang? Anyone have a summary page would be greatly appreciated! :)

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And the other thing about the Phantom Lady was, Bert, she realized, in the city that never sleeps... What did she realize, Kitten? That all the songs she'd listened to, all the love songs, that they were only songs. What's wrong with that? Nothing, if you don't believe in them. But she did, you see. She believed in enchanted evenings, and she believed that a small cloud passed overhead and cried down on a flower bed, and she even believed there was breakfast to be had... Where? On Pluto. The mysterious, icy wastes of Pluto.

#2

re: Synopsis of Taboo

Posted: 4/2/05 at 9:26pm

Il Adore is being sung by Big Sue in both versions and it is because Leigh Bowery is dying(dead) of Aids. its a complicated shows with lots of intertwining plots... it needed major Book help though

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"Picture "The View," with the wisecracking, sympathetic sweethearts of that ABC television show replaced by a panel of embittered, suffering or enraged Arab women" -the Times review of Black Eyed

#3

re: Synopsis of Taboo

Posted: 4/2/05 at 9:28pm

Actually, Big Sue sang it in London. Nicola, Leigh's wife sang it on Broadway. And no, it's not a complicated plot at all...

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"If you are going to do something, do it well. And leave something witchy." -Charlie Manson

#4

re: Synopsis of Taboo

Posted: 4/2/05 at 9:28pm

not complicated as in "wow thats like, Sondheim" complicated as in a lot of characters and their own little stories

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"Picture "The View," with the wisecracking, sympathetic sweethearts of that ABC television show replaced by a panel of embittered, suffering or enraged Arab women" -the Times review of Black Eyed

#5

re: Synopsis of Taboo

Posted: 4/2/05 at 9:30pm

Ah, thanks both. What I didn't realize until a few minutes ago when I looked it up was that there were 2 story lines going on..with Leigh and George..

What happens w/ Marcus and Boy George/how do they meet?

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And the other thing about the Phantom Lady was, Bert, she realized, in the city that never sleeps... What did she realize, Kitten? That all the songs she'd listened to, all the love songs, that they were only songs. What's wrong with that? Nothing, if you don't believe in them. But she did, you see. She believed in enchanted evenings, and she believed that a small cloud passed overhead and cried down on a flower bed, and she even believed there was breakfast to be had... Where? On Pluto. The mysterious, icy wastes of Pluto.

#6

re: Synopsis of Taboo

Posted: 4/2/05 at 9:32pm

George is working in the coat check of a club called Planets, and Marcus (Gary) comes to the club with his girlfriend, and they check their coats. They start talking about photography, and Marcus starts taking George's picture. Then after the club closes, George starts talking to Marcus, Marcus needs someplace to sleep, Marcus ends up sleeping at George's...etc...

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"If you are going to do something, do it well. And leave something witchy." -Charlie Manson

#7

re: Synopsis of Taboo

Posted: 4/2/05 at 9:33pm

marcus is not existent in the london version but in the nyc version he is a 'composite lover', like, a mix of all his boyfriends ever. they meet in a club where george works. marcus is a photographer

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"Picture "The View," with the wisecracking, sympathetic sweethearts of that ABC television show replaced by a panel of embittered, suffering or enraged Arab women" -the Times review of Black Eyed

#8

re: Synopsis of Taboo

Posted: 4/2/05 at 9:37pm

Ah, thanks..but then what happens to Marcus..like why does he sing "I See Through You"?

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And the other thing about the Phantom Lady was, Bert, she realized, in the city that never sleeps... What did she realize, Kitten? That all the songs she'd listened to, all the love songs, that they were only songs. What's wrong with that? Nothing, if you don't believe in them. But she did, you see. She believed in enchanted evenings, and she believed that a small cloud passed overhead and cried down on a flower bed, and she even believed there was breakfast to be had... Where? On Pluto. The mysterious, icy wastes of Pluto.

#9

re: Synopsis of Taboo

Posted: 4/2/05 at 9:39pm

He doesn't want to have anythign to do with George anymore once George becomes out of control with heroin, so he leaves him.

Then he gives pictures he took of George doing drugs to a newspaper, which ultimately led to George's arrest.

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"If you are going to do something, do it well. And leave something witchy." -Charlie Manson

#10

re: Synopsis of Taboo

Posted: 4/2/05 at 9:40pm

George has screwed up his life through drugs... well, wait: Munkus has seen Taboo more times than me, ill let him explain!

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"Picture "The View," with the wisecracking, sympathetic sweethearts of that ABC television show replaced by a panel of embittered, suffering or enraged Arab women" -the Times review of Black Eyed

#11

re: Synopsis of Taboo

Posted: 4/2/05 at 9:40pm

oh wow. I knew absolutely NOTHING about this story line then. Thanks a lot..this really gave insight into the CD..Now I really wish there was some sort of this production playing. *sigh*

Thanks again.

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And the other thing about the Phantom Lady was, Bert, she realized, in the city that never sleeps... What did she realize, Kitten? That all the songs she'd listened to, all the love songs, that they were only songs. What's wrong with that? Nothing, if you don't believe in them. But she did, you see. She believed in enchanted evenings, and she believed that a small cloud passed overhead and cried down on a flower bed, and she even believed there was breakfast to be had... Where? On Pluto. The mysterious, icy wastes of Pluto.

#12

re: Synopsis of Taboo

Posted: 4/2/05 at 9:41pm

it was stupendous both times i saw it!

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"Picture "The View," with the wisecracking, sympathetic sweethearts of that ABC television show replaced by a panel of embittered, suffering or enraged Arab women" -the Times review of Black Eyed

#13

re: Synopsis of Taboo

Posted: 4/2/05 at 9:45pm

The relationship between B George and Marcus isn't factual. The character Marcus is a "composite" of some of George's past boyfriends - not one person.
I hope I helped you with my answer.

Catherine Z

I'm so sad that Taboo isn't playing any longer - I truly miss it! I want both surprised and happy to see that someone posted a thread about it! Thanks

Updated On: 4/2/05 at 09:45 PM

#14

re: Synopsis of Taboo

Posted: 4/2/05 at 9:45pm

I liked a lot of the music, but the show was severely flawed.

#15

re: Synopsis of Taboo

Posted: 4/2/05 at 9:46pm

Yes, it was a big mess, but it had definite potential.

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"If you are going to do something, do it well. And leave something witchy." -Charlie Manson

#16

re: Synopsis of Taboo

Posted: 4/2/05 at 9:48pm

the book *vomits* though i thought the music was great, the cast was great in both cities and the staging was stupendous though i wasnt wild about the NYC thing, the photo shoot...

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"Picture "The View," with the wisecracking, sympathetic sweethearts of that ABC television show replaced by a panel of embittered, suffering or enraged Arab women" -the Times review of Black Eyed

#17

re: Synopsis of Taboo

Posted: 4/2/05 at 9:48pm

"Yes, it was a big mess, but it had definite potential."

With a new book and a better producer, it could be a major hit.

#18

re: Synopsis of Taboo

Posted: 4/2/05 at 9:49pm

I LOVE the Music....sexual confusion and guttersnipe are so good!!!! If you want a synopsis send me a PM.....

#19

re: Synopsis of Taboo

Posted: 4/2/05 at 9:50pm

"Yes, it was a big mess, but it had definite potential."

With a new book and a better producer, it could be a major hit.

So could Dracula...

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#20

re: Synopsis of Taboo

Posted: 4/2/05 at 9:50pm

A new book and director.

Rosie had nothing to do with the show's failure, please.

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"If you are going to do something, do it well. And leave something witchy." -Charlie Manson

#21

re: Synopsis of Taboo

Posted: 4/2/05 at 9:51pm

Guttersnipes was actually not one of my favorites...

I loved Fame Game though... great addition! i also think that Esparza was way better than Cerveris and deserved the Tony. and George's score was also the best, followed closely by Tesori...

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"Picture "The View," with the wisecracking, sympathetic sweethearts of that ABC television show replaced by a panel of embittered, suffering or enraged Arab women" -the Times review of Black Eyed

#22

re: Synopsis of Taboo

Posted: 4/2/05 at 9:51pm

Yeah, Renshaw is a crappy director. He ruined High Society. I don't know why anybody would hire him.

#23

re: Synopsis of Taboo

Posted: 4/2/05 at 9:53pm

While Raul made something great out of a terrible part, nothing beat Cerveris' performance in ASSASSINS, it was brilliant.

Thenadier (BSO): I don't think TABOO could ever be a big hit, simply because of subject matter. It just wouldn't happen. And it's different than DRACULA, DRACULA would need a good score. It doesn't even have that.

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"If you are going to do something, do it well. And leave something witchy." -Charlie Manson

#24

re: Synopsis of Taboo

Posted: 4/2/05 at 9:55pm

Cerveris definitely deserved the Tony, as much as I like Raul.

#25

re: Synopsis of Taboo

Posted: 4/2/05 at 9:56pm

well, just my humble opinion but i think that Assassins is a piece that really has no stand out parts. its mainly a group piece, maybe the ballader stands out... but anywho- maybe i saw him on an off day but Cerveris just wasnt as great as everyone made him out as. i much prefered O'Hare if Assassins was to win. ESparaza's Pertrified was brilliant. almost as great as Paul Baker.

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"Picture "The View," with the wisecracking, sympathetic sweethearts of that ABC television show replaced by a panel of embittered, suffering or enraged Arab women" -the Times review of Black Eyed