Synopsis of Taboo
Synopsis of Taboo
#0Synopsis of Taboo
Posted: 4/2/05 at 9:23pmSorry 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! :)
#1re: Synopsis of Taboo
Posted: 4/2/05 at 9:26pmIl 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
#2re: Synopsis of Taboo
Posted: 4/2/05 at 9:28pmActually, Big Sue sang it in London. Nicola, Leigh's wife sang it on Broadway. And no, it's not a complicated plot at all...
#3re: Synopsis of Taboo
Posted: 4/2/05 at 9:28pmnot complicated as in "wow thats like, Sondheim" complicated as in a lot of characters and their own little stories
#4re: 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?
#5re: Synopsis of Taboo
Posted: 4/2/05 at 9:32pmGeorge 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...
#6re: Synopsis of Taboo
Posted: 4/2/05 at 9:33pmmarcus 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
#7re: Synopsis of Taboo
Posted: 4/2/05 at 9:37pmAh, thanks..but then what happens to Marcus..like why does he sing "I See Through You"?
#8re: 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.
#9re: Synopsis of Taboo
Posted: 4/2/05 at 9:40pmGeorge has screwed up his life through drugs... well, wait: Munkus has seen Taboo more times than me, ill let him explain!
#10re: 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.
#11re: Synopsis of Taboo
Posted: 4/2/05 at 9:41pmit was stupendous both times i saw it!
catz
Swing Joined: 5/12/04
#12re: 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
Yorkie1276
Stand-by Joined: 3/12/05
#13re: Synopsis of Taboo
Posted: 4/2/05 at 9:45pmI liked a lot of the music, but the show was severely flawed.
#14re: Synopsis of Taboo
Posted: 4/2/05 at 9:46pmYes, it was a big mess, but it had definite potential.
#15re: Synopsis of Taboo
Posted: 4/2/05 at 9:48pmthe 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...
Yorkie1276
Stand-by Joined: 3/12/05
#16re: 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.
#17re: Synopsis of Taboo
Posted: 4/2/05 at 9:49pmI LOVE the Music....sexual confusion and guttersnipe are so good!!!! If you want a synopsis send me a PM.....
#18re: 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...
#19re: 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.
#20re: 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...
Yorkie1276
Stand-by Joined: 3/12/05
#21re: Synopsis of Taboo
Posted: 4/2/05 at 9:51pmYeah, Renshaw is a crappy director. He ruined High Society. I don't know why anybody would hire him.
#22re: 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.
Yorkie1276
Stand-by Joined: 3/12/05
#23re: Synopsis of Taboo
Posted: 4/2/05 at 9:55pmCerveris definitely deserved the Tony, as much as I like Raul.
#24re: Synopsis of Taboo
Posted: 4/2/05 at 9:56pmwell, 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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