The wonder of the Wild Party! — Page 2

Gah, it seems that I've missed all the classics having just had my theatre interest sparked. I'll get the recording though. Lachiusa of course.

I wish I saw this show. The music is so complex and intricate-but I love it. Toni Collette is a genious. She is flawless on this recording. I wish she would do more Broadway because she has that rare voice that is strong but she also acts the hell out of what shes singing and its genuine and natural. How was she onstage? Did she have strong stage presence?

I love both!!! Lippa and LaChiusa are both incredible composers. Granted, Lippa is more audience friendly. Both are composing new work, which is a rare thing in professional theatre these days. Give them both their due.

I can't explain my admiration for this show. IMO, it is the definitive period piece, written about 70 years after the time it captures.
I've read the source material by Joesph Moncure March and it is stunning how MJL just wove the pages right into the music and gave it a life onstage.
It remains one of my favorite recordings I own and I adore this cast, they are all stellar. I can't wait to see Sally Murphy March 19th at Alba with my cd case in hand and Brooke Sunny Moriber when she comes back in 3 Penny. I've already had the chance to speak to Marc and discuss the respect we give to such a wonderful contributor to intelligent theater, LaChuisa. It was interesting hearing his thoughts on the material and I have yet to encounter someone who scorns this show. Unless they have some ridiculous bias to Lippas.

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I absolutley love this score. It captures the era perfectly and translates the poem perfectly as if it was written for the music. Where did you see this archival video? Lincoln Center Library? I'd KILL to see it...

Maybe I'll go tomorrow afternoon.

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