Three Penny Opera

#1

Three Penny Opera

Posted: 5/27/06 at 9:57pm

I just got tixs for Three Penny Opera. I saw a video from the show and it looks great!!!!!!! Anyone else see it. I am getting credit for Lestat closing.

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Updated On: 5/27/06 at 09:57 PM

#2

re: Three Penny Opera

Posted: 5/27/06 at 9:59pm

not to be nitpicky but it's Threepenny Opera

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#3

re: Three Penny Opera

Posted: 5/27/06 at 10:00pm

Knowing nothing about the show, I thought it was an excellent production. The critics found it to be drivel.

#4

re: Three Penny Opera

Posted: 5/27/06 at 10:00pm

I really wanted to see it. Alan Cumming was born for the stage.

#5

re: Three Penny Opera

Posted: 5/27/06 at 10:17pm

I think Alan Cummings is great. Any other suggestions besides Drowsy Chaperone and Wedding Singer. A few I looked into have a July 2 closing date.

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#6

re: Three Penny Opera

Posted: 5/27/06 at 10:18pm

Color Purple, History Boys, Lieutenant of Inishmore, Sweeney Todd

#7

re: Three Penny Opera

Posted: 5/27/06 at 10:20pm

It's Cumming...not Cummings.

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#8

re: Three Penny Opera

Posted: 5/27/06 at 10:23pm

Excussssssssse Me. Cumming. I already saw Sweeney (which I did not like but love Patti and Color Purple) Thanks Yankeefan

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#9

re: Three Penny Opera

Posted: 5/27/06 at 10:25pm

Hi-
I saw Threepenny about 3 weeks ago and I found it to be a mess. The night after I went to Drowsy and Jersey Boys and there is no way to compare the shows. I realize that they are all very different but Threepenny Opera may have been one of the all time greatest let-downs for me. But judge it for yourself-- everyone is different. I just wanted to let you know what I thought.

#10

re: Three Penny Opera

Posted: 5/27/06 at 10:46pm

Okay...I clearly did not get to see the original Threepenny Opera, as I am a 14 year old girl. I did not get to see any recent production of it either. This production was my first (live) experience with the show and I loved it. Visually, it is fabulous, and the whole cast is great. I am very familiar with the original cast recording, and I liked many of the new translations more than what I know of the originals. I am also very interested in Brechtian style and theory so I was basically fascinated the entire time.

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#11

re: Threepenny Opera

Posted: 5/27/06 at 10:50pm

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#12

re: Threepenny Opera

Posted: 5/28/06 at 3:38am

I suppose there might be a few people around who saw the original 1928 Berlin production of The Threepenny Opera (or Die Dreigroschenoper), but I doubt that they post on this site.

Though you never know.

#13

re: Threepenny Opera

Posted: 5/28/06 at 6:13am

I thought Alan Cumming was totally miscast in this production; his Macheath just faded into insignificance for me. The show became about Polly, Jenny and Lucy, but without the center that Mackie should provide. I quite liked the production, but it was pretty uneven. At least most of the choices were interesting, even if they didn't all work. Most of the new translation caused me physical pain, though.

#14

re: Threepenny Opera

Posted: 5/28/06 at 6:19am

I say read the book (which is fairly short) and try to pick up the 1954 recording. The more you know about the show, the better.

Personally, I though the show was very good. The cast is amazing and it is a very unique production. I cant wait to see it again. Enjoy!

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Updated On: 5/28/06 at 06:19 AM

#15

re: Threepenny Opera

Posted: 5/28/06 at 8:19am

I loved it! Nellie McKay took a little getting used to for me but I grew to really enjoy her performance especially. Then of course there's Cyndi! WOW!

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#16

re: Threepenny Opera

Posted: 5/29/06 at 12:25am

I actually Loved it!! I think it was very unique and it was probably the weirdest b'way show I've ever seen but i thought it was great. I agree with Feathah about having to get used to Nellie. But I thought she was hysterical. Brain Charles Rooney actually stole the show in my opinion. Jim Dale... I cannot believe he was able to move so well around the stage. I was very impressed. Then Ana, Alan, & Cyndi, I love them to death and I thought they were great!!! However, some people left during intermission and others were disappointed in it after it was over. Just keep an open mind. I would actually see it again!

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#17

re: Threepenny Opera

Posted: 5/29/06 at 3:48am

Broadwaylady, I didn't like Sweeney either, 3Penny is a long 3 hour show and it didn't engage me, well, until Brian Charles Rooney sings in the 2nd act. Don't miss The Wedding Singer, it was hilarious.

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#18

re: Threepenny Opera

Posted: 5/29/06 at 4:21pm

Thanks Muscle. I am trying for Wedding Singer and Drowsy as we speak. I can't believe orchestra center is $251.00. I can't afford that. I had those seats for Jersey Boys which was the best because I am Italian from very close to Belleville NJ and I love the music, but those seats were a birthday present. I am going to read up on the story of Three Penny Opera. I know it runs 2 hours and 50 minutes with a 15 minute intermission.

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#19

re: Threepenny Opera

Posted: 5/29/06 at 4:45pm

heres a very informative site, all about the history of THE THREEPENNY OPERA

Updated On: 5/29/06 at 04:45 PM

#20

re: Threepenny Opera

Posted: 5/29/06 at 5:07pm

Some good performance esp. Jim Dale but unnecessarily vulgar and I can like vulgar but not here.

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#21

re: Threepenny Opera

Posted: 5/29/06 at 5:18pm

Just so you know, Muscle has fairly poor taste in shows...

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Updated On: 5/29/06 at 05:18 PM

#22

re: Threepenny Opera

Posted: 5/29/06 at 5:20pm

I liked Lauper, Rooney, and the lighting. And....that's it.

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#23

re: Threepenny Opera

Posted: 5/29/06 at 5:22pm

dirty rotten guy, you don't have to insult me.

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#24

re: Threepenny Opera

Posted: 5/29/06 at 5:23pm

I just dont see the need to put down Threepenny and Sweeney constantly. I think we all pretty much get you dont like them by now.

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#25

re: Threepenny Opera

Posted: 5/29/06 at 5:25pm

"Broadwaylady, I didn't like Sweeney either, 3Penny is a long 3 hour show and it didn't engage me, well, until Brian Charles Rooney sings in the 2nd act. Don't miss The Wedding Singer, it was hilarious".
she said she doesn't like Sweeney and i said i agree, and i said that 3penny is a long show...i didn't put them down.

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