best overtures

#1

best overtures

Posted: 3/25/06 at 11:48am

i have to admit that i kinda miss the overtures in contemporary shows.

the overture not only lets the audience get settled, but in the blackness of the theatre it's a preview of how great or awful the show might be.

what are the best overtures?

"Gypsy", "Threepenny" and "Carousel" are my top 3.

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#2

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Posted: 3/25/06 at 11:49am

i really like Dirty Rotten Scoundrels overture. It really gets me in the mood and really excited. Everytime I hear it, I'm at the edge of my seat.

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#3

re: best overtures

Posted: 3/25/06 at 11:51am

The Phantom overture gives me goosebumps. It's so creepy, but I love it!

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#4

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Posted: 3/25/06 at 11:52am

I don't know if it's the best, but one of my favorites has always been the Overture from Merrily We Roll Along.

#5

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Posted: 3/25/06 at 11:53am

Search. I think during my whole time on BWW. I've seen atleast 8-10 threads of this.

#6

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Posted: 3/25/06 at 11:55am

I love the overture for Man of La Mancha.

#7

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Posted: 3/25/06 at 12:03pm

GYPSY, hands down.

#8

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Posted: 3/25/06 at 12:05pm

I love the Piazza overture.

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#9

re: best overtures

Posted: 3/25/06 at 12:06pm

Gypsy. I love the trumpet solo, too.

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#10

re: best overtures

Posted: 3/25/06 at 12:32pm

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#11

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Posted: 3/25/06 at 12:48pm

DRS has a great overture. I also really enjoy the ones from Sweet Charity and Chicago. Once Upon a Matress has a nice overture but it is a bit too long.

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#12

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Posted: 3/25/06 at 12:58pm

Mack n' Mabel by far...

#13

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Posted: 3/25/06 at 12:59pm

I'm not a huge fan of Phantom, but it does have a gorgeous, creepy overture. I love that organ.

Chicago is classic, as well.

#14

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Posted: 3/25/06 at 1:11pm

I've always really loved the entire Producers overture on the cast album. I also like the overtures for Phantom, DRS, La Cage Aux Folles, All Shook Up, and SpamAlot.
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#15

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Posted: 3/25/06 at 1:45pm

Can't say they're the best, but favorites are (in no particular order): My Fair Lady, Man of La Mancha, virtually anything by Jerry Herman, Phantom of the Opera (the organ IS great), and Gypsy. I also sort of regret the new trend of dispensing with one.

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#16

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Posted: 3/25/06 at 1:46pm

I love JCS's overture.

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#17

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Posted: 3/25/06 at 1:46pm

Yes, Chicago's is classic

#18

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Posted: 3/25/06 at 1:53pm

Gypsy and Mack and Mabel

#19

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Posted: 3/25/06 at 2:02pm

Gypsy, Merrily We Roll Along but I guess Candide's outclasses them all.

#20

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Posted: 3/25/06 at 2:06pm

Gypsy, Sweet Charity, My Fair Lady, Sunset Boulevard, Phantom of the Opera, Light in the Piazza, Chicago, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Wicked's opening, Candide, The King and I.

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#21

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Posted: 3/25/06 at 2:09pm

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels and The Producers onthe CD< but it is not used in the show...

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#22

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Posted: 3/25/06 at 2:20pm

The overture to House Of Flowers has always thrilled me.

#23

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Posted: 3/25/06 at 2:21pm

Candide, in my opinion, is the best. I love The Full Monty's oveture as well.

#24

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Posted: 3/25/06 at 2:25pm

Mamma Mia, The Color Purple, The Phantom of the Opera, and Gypsy.

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#25

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Posted: 3/25/06 at 2:32pm

Hands down, The Light in the Piazza.