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What do you think is the most effective Act One CLOSING for a musical?
timote316
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/20/04
#50re: What do you think is the most effective Act One CLOSING for a musical?
Posted: 10/9/04 at 11:09pmRent, Wicked and The Producers. Oh, wait, those are the three shows I've seen... lol. Sorry, its hard to judge when I'm limited in my selections lol.
Parks
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/5/04
#51re: What do you think is the most effective Act One CLOSING for a musical?
Posted: 10/9/04 at 11:47pmI haven't seen the film version of Funny Girl.. I was in our school's production of it about 3 weeks ago (high school musical). I was in Act I Scene 14 as the *Ticket Seller* (Scene with Don't Rain on My Parade). Yeah, I know-it's a huge part. A total of 2 (Yeah-two) lines.
kissmycookie
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/21/04
#52re: What do you think is the most effective Act One CLOSING for a musical?
Posted: 10/9/04 at 11:48pm
Ahem...
No one has mentioned the Act I closer of "Sunday in the Park with George" yet?
Mary_Ethel
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/6/04
#53re: What do you think is the most effective Act One CLOSING for a musical?
Posted: 10/10/04 at 12:03am
Hi Parks, :)
You haven't seen the film FUNNY GIRL?
Please report to your local Blockbuster Video IMMEDIATELY! :)
jonartdesigns
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/15/04
#54re: What do you think is the most effective Act One CLOSING for a musical?
Posted: 10/10/04 at 12:45am
Chicago
Damn Yankees
Wicked
Thoroughly Modern Millie
Dreamgirls
Beauty and the Beast
the Producers
GovernorSlaton
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/14/04
#55re: What do you think is the most effective Act One CLOSING for a musical?
Posted: 10/10/04 at 12:49am"On an ordinary sunday..."
#56re: What do you think is the most effective Act One CLOSING for a musical?
Posted: 10/10/04 at 3:35amim going to have to say A Chorus Line has a great Act One Closer
Mary_Ethel
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/6/04
#57re: What do you think is the most effective Act One CLOSING for a musical?
Posted: 10/10/04 at 3:39am
Hi musicalmjk, :)
I'm pretty sure about this. A CHORUS LINE has no Act One closing. The show is presented "straight-through" with no intermission.
Anyone else have any thoughts on this?
#58re: What do you think is the most effective Act One CLOSING for a musical?
Posted: 10/10/04 at 3:54ami know, its a one act musical. so it Act one closer is the final number in the show
#59re: What do you think is the most effective Act One CLOSING for a musical?
Posted: 10/10/04 at 4:30am
assassins!
oh wait...
i'll just second Sunday and FG.
#60re: What do you think is the most effective Act One CLOSING for a musical?
Posted: 10/10/04 at 4:50amONE DAY MORE, definitely. It's amazing.
Unknown User
Joined: 12/31/69
#61re: What do you think is the most effective Act One CLOSING for a musical?
Posted: 10/10/04 at 7:33amoh... I love the Act I ending of SITPWG!
Unknown User
Joined: 12/31/69
#62re: What do you think is the most effective Act One CLOSING for a musical?
Posted: 10/10/04 at 8:47am
Of the ones mentioned so far, I'd go with Dreamgirls - at least in the way Mr. Bennett staged it (and ESPECIALLY with Jennifer singing Effie!)
Another one I like a lot that I haven't seen mentioned is Crazy For You.
Updated On: 10/10/04 at 08:47 AM
jo
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/15/03
#63re: What do you think is the most effective Act One CLOSING for a musical?
Posted: 10/10/04 at 8:56am
ONE DAY MORE! ( from Les Miserables)
- for sheer drama and heart-tugging moments, especially if you come from a country where something similar might have occured.
NOT THE BOY NEXT DOOR ( from The Boy from Oz)
- for sheer camp and joy in performing
CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG ( West End)
- who can resist the sight of the flying car and its band of happy occupants?
Updated On: 10/11/04 at 08:56 AM
Mary_Ethel
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/6/04
#64re: What do you think is the most effective Act One CLOSING for a musical?
Posted: 10/10/04 at 8:59am
Hi musicalmjk... :)
Oh... VERY CREATIVE answer... I like the way you think!!!
Mary_Ethel
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/6/04
#65re: What do you think is the most effective Act One CLOSING for a musical?
Posted: 10/10/04 at 9:02am
Hi DGrant, :)
Yes, DREAMGIRLS keeps on coming up again AND again in this thread!!!
I agree that the Act I closing was HEARTBREAKING and actually STRUCK A VERY POWERFUL EMOTIONAL CHORD.
Unknown User
Joined: 12/31/69
#66re: What do you think is the most effective Act One CLOSING for a musical?
Posted: 10/10/04 at 9:09am
Mary_Ethel - You'll find that there's a rather rabid group of us Dreamgirls fans here 
Do a search on the title, you'll be surprised how much comes up - especially from people who got to see the original cast! (don't get Margo started on it )
Mary_Ethel
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/6/04
#67re: What do you think is the most effective Act One CLOSING for a musical?
Posted: 10/10/04 at 10:19am
Howdy DGrant, :)
I did see the original production of DREAMGIRLS and was MESMERIZED.
The performances, the scoring, the staging with the towers, ALL MAGNICIENT.
Do you ever think there will ever be a DREAMGIRLS movie?
magruder
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/15/03
#68re: What do you think is the most effective Act One CLOSING for a musical?
Posted: 10/10/04 at 10:25amI'd vote for "Turkey Lurkey Time" from Promises, Promises... Act One ends on a note on poignancy for C.C. Baxter and then a Michael Bennett dance number to top all Michael Bennett dance numbers. Great stuff.
#69re: What do you think is the most effective Act One CLOSING for a musical?
Posted: 10/10/04 at 10:26am
Thanks for that magruder!
Zing went the strings......
Unknown User
Joined: 12/31/69
#70re: What do you think is the most effective Act One CLOSING for a musical?
Posted: 10/10/04 at 10:30am
Mary - It certainly cries out to be filmed, but I'm not sure I would want to see it - the memories I have of that experience I may want to leave intact!
Magruder - I wish I had 1/10 of your background and awareness in this field
magruder
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/15/03
#71re: What do you think is the most effective Act One CLOSING for a musical?
Posted: 10/10/04 at 10:43amThanks, D! But you certainly know your stuff too.
Unknown User
Joined: 12/31/69
#72re: What do you think is the most effective Act One CLOSING for a musical?
Posted: 10/10/04 at 10:50am
Magruder - my awareness of musical theatre is simply as an enthusiastic audience member (although, admittedly I've seen more than some have) - you obviously have a very solid academic understanding to back up your passion. My background is solely in staight plays - and pretty heavy on the classic side at that. A lot of the appreciation for the musical arena has come from partnering with a musician
#73re: What do you think is the most effective Act One CLOSING for a musical?
Posted: 10/10/04 at 11:01amI know it has been said a lot already, but I definately agree, One Day More!
#74re: What do you think is the most effective Act One CLOSING for a musical?
Posted: 10/10/04 at 11:13amI love the 42nd Street one.
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