The moments that make us want to see the show again...

[ElphieDefiesGravity]

Posted: 7/24/05 at 1:07am

I am terribly sorry if this topic has been discussed to death, but I have not noticed a thread about this *specific* thing. I thought it might be an interesting read.

What are specific moments (not whole scenes or songs, if possible) of a show that make you want to revisit that show?
For example, for me it would be:

*possible spoiler*

In Spelling Bee, when Olive gets the second place $25 prize and gives it directly to the lady. The look on Celia's face was so endearing. I'm a sucker for things like that and I would want to see the show again just for that.

*end spoiler*

Also, in Little Women, Jo and Prof. Bhaer's kiss at the end always made me so happy. The way Sutton threw herself on him and then pushed him away was so funny. I loved it!

Anyone else?

Updated On: 7/24/05 at 01:07 AM

[gavrochegirl]

Posted: 7/24/05 at 1:14am

I hate to be a Wicked Head, but when Elphaba flies...
Good singing...hehe.

[MissElphie]

Posted: 7/24/05 at 1:15am

"Defying Gravity" in Wicked.

[katurian]

Posted: 7/24/05 at 1:15am

In Chitty, Jan Maxwell's deadpan "Oppsy daisy" after she accidently shoots the guard while cleaning her gun. Her comic timing always amazes me.

[ElphieDefiesGravity]

Posted: 7/24/05 at 1:18am

That IS brilliant, katurian. SHE'S brilliant.

[pab]

Posted: 7/24/05 at 1:25am

My first Broadway show was "The Wiz" and the moment that still sticks out for me is the dancer who played the tornado and endless black cloth that kept coming out of her head piece to make the tornado effect. It's moment I will never forget and one that sent me back to see that show a number of times.

[katurian]

Posted: 7/24/05 at 1:26am

I took my family to the show on Thursday, and even my dad, who hates the theatre, LOVED her, so I figure that's pretty huge.

[WiCkEDrOcKS]

Posted: 7/24/05 at 1:28am

"So, if you care to find me, look to the western sky!..."
Hell, it made me go back 4 times.

"Lots Wife" from CoC. Tonya Pinkins was utterly phenomenal in this song.

Bernadette's "Rose's Turn" from Gypsy. I cried, I smiled, I got chills. One of the best vocal performances Ive ever seen in a theater. All three times.

The 6 "speller" performances in Bee as well as the "adult" performances. More so the Spellers. Celia Keenan-Bolger's performance can be singled out here. I have yet to see Sara Ramirez but its gonna be hard convincing me that Keenan-Bolger's winning performance wasn't Tony worthy.

"Keep It Gay" from The Producers. Only with the OBC, though. The funniest show Ive ever seen as it's peak during this wonderful song.

"Seasons of Love" from RENT. I don't think anymore can be said.

[ElphieDefiesGravity]

Posted: 7/24/05 at 1:29am

Hey, I saw the show on Thursday, too! Where were you sitting? We were in Orchestra Row W.

Updated On: 7/24/05 at 01:29 AM

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 7/24/05 at 1:31am

I have such trouble putting my finger on those pivotal moments, but I just have to add my Jan Maxwell love!!

[pab]

Posted: 7/24/05 at 1:32am

Wow, does anyone else have a favorite moment before the year 2000? Not that I have a problem with any of moments that are already mentioned but I'm just curious.

[gavrochegirl]

Posted: 7/24/05 at 1:33am

Well, RENT. Anything in RENT makes me want to see it again. Such a great score...and quite the story. Argh. I hate to be RENT head now!

[katurian]

Posted: 7/24/05 at 1:35am

We were in Orchestra row M, left side. I loved being far back because the last time I saw it I was second row, and you could see the lift used to fly the car because you were so close. It made it slightly less magical. But only slightly:)

[ljay889]

Posted: 7/24/05 at 1:37am

The CHICAGO Act 1 Finale. Nothing like seeing the curtain come down with Velma holding the note "Jazzz" - and Roxie is just laying there - loving her new scheme.

this is a before 2000 moment.

[gavrochegirl]

Posted: 7/24/05 at 1:38am

katurian! You ruined the magic of how Chitty flies! ::cries::

[katurian]

Posted: 7/24/05 at 1:43am

That car is magical no matter how you see it. I saw one of its test runs before a show from onstage with just the regular theatre lights on, and it was still awe-inspiring. But I apologize nonetheless.

[TabooPhan1]

Posted: 7/24/05 at 1:48am

Definitely (as I mentioned in an earlier post) "On a clear day..." from Taboo, that line is just so chilling. ESPECIALLY with Euan Morton singing it. I've tried on many occasions to match his tone, but it just seems impossible.

I agree with the, "It's Me!" in Wicked, or even the end of For Good.

[BwayBaby18]

Posted: 7/24/05 at 2:50am

Christina Applegates brilliant preformance in Sweet Charity

[Joshua488]

Posted: 7/24/05 at 3:20am

Carlotta's entrance in The Phantom of the Opera - "This troooo-ooooo-OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO-oooooo-ooooo-oooooo-phy..."

The Beast's transformation in Beauty and the Beast

Penny's high G in "Without Love" in Hairspray

[iwearshoes]

Posted: 7/24/05 at 3:22am

I'll Cover You Reprise in RENT. If they do it right, it is just amazing!

[kec]

Posted: 7/24/05 at 3:41am

"Wow, does anyone else have a favorite moment before the year 2000? Not that I have a problem with any of moments that are already mentioned but I'm just curious. "

Here's one: In The King and I revival with Yul Brynner -- the "Shall We Dance" scene, and Mr. Brynner's curtian call.

More recent: Hugh Jackman's entire performance in BFO.

In London: Michael Ball, as Count Fosco, singing "You Can Get Away with Anything" in Woman in White.

[allamarane]

Posted: 7/24/05 at 3:43am

The second half of "Epiphany" in Sweeney Todd-- especially the ending ("but the work waits")

The bridge of Parade's "You Don't Know This Man"

When the entire line stands with their headshots in A Chorus Line

[CurtainUp]

Posted: 7/24/05 at 3:44am

*spoiler*

WHen Sherie says "Let's get that Greek" and form then on until the end of DRS. Something about how she says it...also "Dirty Rottne Number".

"Skid Row" of Little Shop

Bialystock's monologue in the Producers coupled wiht Springtime for Hitler

The Bishop Scene in Les Miserables

Updated On: 7/24/05 at 03:44 AM

[Radioactiveduck]

Posted: 7/24/05 at 4:27am

"You Can't Stop the Beat" in Hairspray.

Simba's high A at the end of "Endless Night".

[FosseBoi]

Posted: 7/24/05 at 4:48am

The "Defying Gravity" sequence!

Practicly ALL of RENT

The amazing and beautiful performences in PIAZZA. Also for PIAZZA: When Kelly sings "The Light in the Piazza" and belts "Forever" in "Octet", "Statues and Stories", and "The Beauty Is". I could go on and on...