#51
Posted: 10/9/04 at 11:09pm
Rent, 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.
What do you think is the most effective Act One CLOSING for a musical? — Page 3
#52
Posted: 10/9/04 at 11:47pm
I 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.
"If it walks like a Parks, if it wobbles like a Parks, then it's definitely fat and nobody loves it." --MA
#53
Posted: 10/9/04 at 11:48pm
Ahem...
No one has mentioned the Act I closer of "Sunday in the Park with George" yet?
No one has mentioned the Act I closer of "Sunday in the Park with George" yet?
#54
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! :)
You haven't seen the film FUNNY GIRL?
Please report to your local Blockbuster Video IMMEDIATELY! :)
"I say YOU'RE the CUTEST one. No, I say YOU'RE the CUTEST One. And we go on like that from dawn to three."
#55
Posted: 10/10/04 at 12:45am
Chicago
Damn Yankees
Wicked
Thoroughly Modern Millie
Dreamgirls
Beauty and the Beast
the Producers
Damn Yankees
Wicked
Thoroughly Modern Millie
Dreamgirls
Beauty and the Beast
the Producers
"Grease," the fourth revival of the season, is the worst show in the history of theater and represents an unparalleled assault on Western civilization and its values. - Michael Reidel
#56
Posted: 10/10/04 at 12:49am
"On an ordinary sunday..."
#57
Posted: 10/10/04 at 3:35am
im going to have to say A Chorus Line has a great Act One Closer
need to defrag my brain.
#58
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?
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?
"I say YOU'RE the CUTEST one. No, I say YOU'RE the CUTEST One. And we go on like that from dawn to three."
#59
Posted: 10/10/04 at 3:54am
i know, its a one act musical. so it Act one closer is the final number in the show
need to defrag my brain.
#60
Posted: 10/10/04 at 4:30am
assassins!
oh wait...
i'll just second Sunday and FG.
oh wait...
i'll just second Sunday and FG.
#61
Posted: 10/10/04 at 4:50am
ONE DAY MORE, definitely. It's amazing.
#62
Posted: 10/10/04 at 7:33am
oh... I love the Act I ending of SITPWG!
#63
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.
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
#64
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?
- 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
#65
Posted: 10/10/04 at 8:59am
Hi musicalmjk... :)
Oh... VERY CREATIVE answer... I like the way you think!!!
Oh... VERY CREATIVE answer... I like the way you think!!!
"I say YOU'RE the CUTEST one. No, I say YOU'RE the CUTEST One. And we go on like that from dawn to three."
#66
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.
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.
"I say YOU'RE the CUTEST one. No, I say YOU'RE the CUTEST One. And we go on like that from dawn to three."
#67
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 )
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 )
#68
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?
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?
"I say YOU'RE the CUTEST one. No, I say YOU'RE the CUTEST One. And we go on like that from dawn to three."
#69
Posted: 10/10/04 at 10:25am
I'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.
"Gif me the cobra jool!"
#70
Posted: 10/10/04 at 10:26am
Thanks for that magruder!
Zing went the strings......
Zing went the strings......
" ...the happiness in the tune convinces me that I'm not afraid."
#71
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 - I wish I had 1/10 of your background and awareness in this field
#72
Posted: 10/10/04 at 10:43am
Thanks, D! But you certainly know your stuff too.
"Gif me the cobra jool!"
#73
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
#74
Posted: 10/10/04 at 11:01am
I know it has been said a lot already, but I definately agree, One Day More!
#75
Posted: 10/10/04 at 11:13am
I love the 42nd Street one.
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