Will This Ruin "The Secret" For Me In TLITP.

[ljay889]

Posted: 6/15/05 at 1:51pm

On Broadway.com on the review for Lights Cast Recording. Ken Mandelbaum writes....

"Mentally impaired daughter Clara has fine arias in "The Beauty Is" and the title number."

From listening to the Cast Recording, I can understand Clara has some issues. But is her being mentally impaired the big secret? Will knowing this ruin the "secret" for me when I see the show?

Oh, and if this isn't the complete secret, please dont ruin it for me, and post everything about it. Thanx!

[shira467]

Posted: 6/15/05 at 1:57pm

When you see the show, and if you listen to the recording, you can sense immaturity. All I'm saying.

Think about how in "Statues and Stories", she says "We're on vacation!" out of the blue.

[ljay889]

Posted: 6/15/05 at 1:58pm

Yep. I see what you're saying.

Damn it, now that I'm thinking all into it. I feel I am figuring out the secret. Damn - I really wanted some suprise when I saw the show.

[shira467]

Posted: 6/15/05 at 2:06pm

If you have listened to the recording, and you want to be as surprised as possible when seeing the show itself, it would be best to avoid "The Beauty Is (Reprise)". Track 14.

[ljay889]

Posted: 6/15/05 at 2:09pm

Yep. I already have listened to the Reprise of TBI. I try not looking into that much. But oh well - I guess I know the secret. But I still can't wait to see the show regardless.

[popcultureboy]

Posted: 6/15/05 at 2:12pm

No it doesn't ruin anything about the show, knowing that, I don't think. It's not like knowing the end of The Sixth Sense or anything.

Updated On: 6/15/05 at 02:12 PM

[shira467]

Posted: 6/15/05 at 2:14pm

Right. The show is magnificent anyway.

[Madame X]

Posted: 6/15/05 at 2:16pm

It's not like knowing the end of The Sixth Sense or anything.
One of those jack@sses (the frat boy one) on the Z100 morning show ruined the end of this for me. I was pissed. Serves me right for listening to that crap though.

[redhotinnyc2]

Posted: 6/15/05 at 2:19pm

The secret is really not the important feature of the show...what IS important is the heart of the show, the writing, design and performances. Knowing or not knowing the secret will in no way change the way you feel about the show when you see it.

[Unknown User]

Posted: 6/15/05 at 2:22pm

i dont think it matters either, the 'secret' is not the conclusion of the show, its just a fact in the show that develops the story and explains the state of Margaret & Clara's relationship.

[ljay889]

Posted: 6/15/05 at 2:26pm

I know that knowing the secret wont take away from the show. But i'm tired of knowing what is going to happen in every show I see.

[Chip1012]

Posted: 6/15/05 at 2:28pm

Then why would you listen to the recording before you saw the show??

[shira467]

Posted: 6/15/05 at 2:28pm

Because the music is AMAZING!

[musicnmath]

Posted: 6/15/05 at 2:30pm

I have been perusing this thread with one eye open and one eye closed. I've avoided listening to the CD for just this reason! Knowing what is written here, I will listen to maybe the 1st half or so. I am planning to see it sometime in the next 6 weeks! With everyone's incredible enthusiasm and awe of this show, I really can't wait.

[redhotinnyc2]

Posted: 6/15/05 at 2:34pm

I, personally, don't think that listening to the CD will "give anything away". The music is beautiful - but you've simply got to see the staging to understand what's going on in a lot of the musical numbers. Listen all you want to - but please don't deny yourself the pleasure of being a part of the audience for a performance of Piazza - it's simply the best piece of musical theatre out there today.

[LittleFish8386]

Posted: 6/15/05 at 3:21pm

I don't think the "secret" is the "twist" that everyone talks about. The "secret" is sorta common knowledge b/c of the film and because of every single review that you read. It's the twist that is the surprise...

[FindingNamo]

Posted: 6/15/05 at 3:22pm

Turns out, Dil is a guy.

You know all there is to know about the crying game. You've had your share, of the crying game.

[joeyjoe]

Posted: 6/15/05 at 3:36pm

great, Namo... now all the kids are going to want The Crying Game turned into a musical...

[ljay889]

Posted: 6/15/05 at 3:40pm

Okay I don't think I know the "twist". GOOD.

[ljay889]

Posted: 6/15/05 at 3:45pm

Okay I don't think I know the "twist". GOOD.

[twogaab2]

Posted: 6/15/05 at 4:09pm

It's not a plot oriented piece, it's a character study. You can know the whole frigging story and it will still have the same powerful effect.

[FindingNamo]

Posted: 6/15/05 at 4:29pm

Rosebud is the sled.

[CATSNYrevival]

Posted: 6/15/05 at 4:33pm

is it really a secret? I thought everyone knew this?

[rKrispyt]

Posted: 6/15/05 at 7:41pm

someone who knows - will you pm me with the twist and/or some kind of synopsis - I doubt I'll be able to ever see the show and I wanna know!

[tagiunagi]

Posted: 6/15/05 at 8:38pm

I'm surprised that a z100 dj has seen/heard of/listened to Piazza! I mean, WOW! I would never have expected that! I would think that Usher & Beyonce would consume their lives!