War Horse Song Man/Song Woman

[walkedthroughmany]

Posted: 7/11/11 at 12:32am

I saw War Horse again this weekend and I'm nearly positive that Song Man and Song Woman swapped tracks. The solos were entirely switched, as was the blocking. Does anyone know if they alternate performances? If so...I don't want to be controversial in saying this, but it's quite a different show. Still loved it.

[ahhrealmonsters]

Posted: 7/11/11 at 1:00am

I don't know, but I just wanted to say that Katy Pfaffl is fantastic. I've come across a few of her albums over the years. She's amazing.

[bandit964]

Posted: 7/11/11 at 10:00am

Yes, they do alternate performances, but I think the woman does the majority of the performances. In London, the man sings it most of the time. The horses also rotate operators night by night.

[walkedthroughmany]

Posted: 7/11/11 at 11:41am

That's fascinating. It didn't seem to be a vocally demanding role; I wonder why they switch off like that?

[frazer]

Posted: 7/11/11 at 12:20pm

I've seen it with the woman on broadway, and the man in the west end.
I just feel more of a connection when the man sings the music. I believe it was originally done by a man, so was just wondering the reason for the change when they brought it across the pond?