The best 3 seconds in the theatre
The best 3 seconds in the theatre
#0The best 3 seconds in the theatre
Posted: 7/19/05 at 11:16pm
When Vicki Clark sings "For a fable of love that will carry you..."
Gimme gimme some more!
#1re: The best 3 seconds in the theatre
Posted: 7/19/05 at 11:20pmI think it's when she sings "...for the arms you could fall into forever".
LostLeander
Broadway Star Joined: 3/18/05
#2re: The best 3 seconds in the theatre
Posted: 7/19/05 at 11:25pm
"And hell's where Jews go when they die".
Seeing and hearing that live for the first time was just an incredible momemnt in the theatre.
I really loved Caroline, or Change.
CurtainPullDowner
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/4/04
#3re: The best 3 seconds in the theatre
Posted: 7/19/05 at 11:28pm
That moment in Deaf West's BIG RIVER when they were all singing and than the Theatre went silent and they were all signing.
I still get goose bumpy and teary when i remember that!
#4re: The best 3 seconds in the theatre
Posted: 7/19/05 at 11:29pmThe line I put is followed by "...to a moon on a hill, to a hidden stream. a lagoon and a red horizon dream..." but what I put in my initial post is what I think are the best 3 seconds in the theatre. When she sings that bit of the song, I get this indescribable feeling.
#5re: The best 3 seconds in the theatre
Posted: 7/19/05 at 11:31pmThe first few seconds in RENT where Roger walks out, plugs in his guiltar, and a hush falls over the audience as they realize the show is begining! ::sigh:: I get tingles every time!
#6re: The best 3 seconds in the theatre
Posted: 7/19/05 at 11:31pmHearing Raul Esparza sing the second "So close your eyes on hush a bye mountain" It gave me chills.
brdlwyr
Broadway Legend Joined: 1/14/05
#7re: The best 3 seconds in the theatre
Posted: 7/19/05 at 11:32pm
Am I allowed to post my favorite three seconds??
The first 6 notes of Wicked are very compelling!
#8re: The best 3 seconds in the theatre
Posted: 7/19/05 at 11:37pm
"...Jews go when they die." I agree whole-heartedly. It was chilling, especially live.
"For me! For me! For me!"
And, unfortunately, Phantom's opening chords.
jonartdesigns
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/15/04
#9re: The best 3 seconds in the theatre
Posted: 7/20/05 at 12:04amthe opening notes of all that jazz when velma rises up.
#10re: The best 3 seconds in the theatre
Posted: 7/20/05 at 12:07amWhen the wall went up in the Cabaret revival. Absolutely chilling.
#11re: The best 3 seconds in the theatre
Posted: 7/20/05 at 12:09am
"And hell's where Jews go when they die".
Agreed. I also agree with Cabaret and I would like to add the opening notes of the Sweet Charity Overture.
#12re: The best 3 seconds in the theatre
Posted: 7/20/05 at 12:09amI agree LostLeander.
BwayBoy25
Leading Actor Joined: 6/19/05
#13re: The best 3 seconds in the theatre
Posted: 7/20/05 at 12:25amagreed taryn...and of course...the ever popular gypsy opening of the overture
#14re: The best 3 seconds in the theatre
Posted: 7/20/05 at 12:31am
Opening notes of ALL THAT JAZZ. And the Big Spender vamp.
#15re: The best 3 seconds in the theatre
Posted: 7/20/05 at 12:44amPeter Pan's curtain call -- flying out over the audience.
#16re: The best 3 seconds in the theatre
Posted: 7/20/05 at 12:45am
"And Hell's where Jews go when they die"....I agree. A most devastating moment.
Also the signing in Act 2 of Big River without music or voice. Impressive. A bit more than 3 seconds!
Also the 3 seconds before the curtain went up on the second act of "Caroline or Change". I came back from intermission just knowing that this show was going to really take off!
And the last 2 notes of Lot's Wife.
The last words in Doubt.
Also the entombment moment in Aida. I gasped.
And the 3 seconds after my first Broadway show. Pure exhiliration!
Ok....I'm done!
#17re: The best 3 seconds in the theatre
Posted: 7/20/05 at 12:51amI just thought of another one--the beginning chords of "Seasons of Love" in the second act of "Rent".
#18re: The best 3 seconds in the theatre
Posted: 7/20/05 at 12:56am
The first few chords of "RENT" in RENT...after all "The power blows!" I instantly burst into tears...lol..I love theatre a lot.
and "It's MEEEEEEEEEEEEEE" as Elphaba is lifted into the air at the end of act 1. I don't care what you say. I love it!
and anything Sutton does..anything.
FosseBoi
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/30/04
#19re: The best 3 seconds in the theatre
Posted: 7/20/05 at 1:07am
"Its MEEEEEEE"- Defying Gravity
First few notes of the GYPSY overture
Its note 3 sec., but when Kelli belts "Forever!" In "Octet". The music and her beautiful voice ALWAYS gets me!
CurtainPullDowner
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/4/04
#20re: The best 3 seconds in the theatre
Posted: 7/20/05 at 1:22am
it took 2 maybe 3 secomds to understamd that moment in
BIG River
#21re: The best 3 seconds in the theatre
Posted: 7/20/05 at 1:59am
Oooo! I remembered some more:
When the wooden Army 'bilboard' falls a part and rises when Brenda smokes pot in Movin' Out.
Kim shooting Thuy and the chorus breaking into "This is the Hour."
"...swing this hot iron and not hit nobody." Damn Caroline, watch your mouth!
#22re: The best 3 seconds in the theatre
Posted: 7/20/05 at 2:04amThe end of the ill cover u reprise in REnt. I love hearing them belt out the final note.
"I am sorry but it is an unjust world and virtue is only triumphant in theatricle performances" The Mikado
#23re: The best 3 seconds in the theatre
Posted: 7/20/05 at 2:07am
Ditto the "It's MEEEEEEE!", and I have a video to prove it!
Otherwise, I would say, either when Euan Morton sings, "On a clear day I can see myself for miles..." in Stranger in this World from Taboo,
Or in The Normal Heart when Ned screams at Felix, "You wan't to die Felix? DIE!" after he's thrown all of the groceries all over the floor... I couldn't stop crying after that...
#24re: The best 3 seconds in the theatre
Posted: 7/20/05 at 2:15amI must also add Hugh Panaro singing the final line of Phantom. He was just so powerful in that role and just hearing him sing the final line is just like stunning.
"I am sorry but it is an unjust world and virtue is only triumphant in theatricle performances" The Mikado
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