The Homestretch for SPRING AWAKENING — Page 3

munk--i cannot put my finger on a specific reason. it could be that i relate so closely to SO MANY of the characters. it could be that Melchoir did NOT take the easy way out. i interpreted his decision to go forward as his realization that in order to build the world he so looked forward to, he needed to live. i just thought there was beauty in his strength. i was drawn into the lives of the characters and wanted to make sure i was there to see how each life played out. i am seeing it two more times this month, i cannot get enough of how it makes me feel.

(disclaimer) this is MY opinion. it has no professional or well-versed basis. do NOT discount MY opinion bc it is MINE and i OWN it.

I saw it, and didn't like it at all.

well I sat on the stage the first and only time I saw it, and while it was interesting to see it from that perspective, I could definitely see how you could lose the entire visual. Also, my friends and I noticed that there were several songs that you couldn't quite make out the words too. We weren't sure if it was because the sound was distorted from where we were sitting or not. The main reason we got the on stage tickets is because they're so much cheaper! I would probably recommend sitting in the orchestra the first time, then going for the stage, because the stage really is a cool experience, maybe just not for the first time.

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Considering that Melchior rapes Wendla, is she really his "first love"?

Decca has a website for the cast album:

http://www.classics.umusic.com/springawakening/

My copy arrived yesterday but I haven't had a chance to give it an attentive listen as yet.

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Yankeefan, they've changed it to show that it's definitely not a rape. She consents in the beginning of the second act.

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Ah, my bad.

yank, many small details, that make BIG differences have been added into the show.... even as recently as this monday..

How are people getting their hands on the CDs? Are you guys members of the press? Are they selling them at the theatre? Please let me know!!

Third time seeing it tonight. Last two times the mezzanine was completely empty, tonight the house was sold out. The show was amazing as usual and the Cast Recording is now on sale at the theatre for $20.

rickydrummer, i'm looking at the cd, and i don't see that.

i was so excited to overhear the merchandise woman at the theatre whisper to the usher in front of me "the cds are in, they just came tonight" right before the lights when down for act one. you know i booked it for the souvenir table as soon as the intermission lights came up!

the house was definitely papered tonight, i saw a lot of familiar faces tonight who usually get papered along with me.

awkward moment...the striking scene was met with a lot of giggles from the young crowd around me. it was a bit disconcerting from the first time i saw the show, when the scene was met with rapt attention. it'll be interesting to see how future audiences react to this scene.

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Updated On: 12/7/06 at 11:56 PM

Members of the press got the CD from the label earlier this week.

I sat in the orchestra, but I would tell people not to sit onstage. It looked so uncomfortable and distracting.

I was 5th row center Orchestra, and they were perfect seats.

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