There's a lot of people saying "He's good for a fill-iin/understudy." - He's not just that, he's good for anyone; this guy could play this role day-in, day-out on broadway or on the west end; Bravo Sir!
Very appropriate anger and emotion from Che -- it's viscerally, and you can feel it in your gut. Also, the blending of the "real" theater with the "dramatized" theater in the opening number creates a connection/bond between the actual audience of "Evita" and the events depicted on stage. I always thought that this reality/fiction blending was appropriate, as the show is a blend of aspects of the real-life Eva Peron along with fictionalized elements.
Excuse the last person's comment, but this song is awesome. There's a nice syncopated Latin American rhythm. It foreshadows for the next form which will be the slower version, 'Don't Cry for Me Argentina', there are melodic verses which tell a great introduction to the story, and an emotional rock section. It's a true classic for musical theatre. The actor playing Che also does a tremendous job.
Sheesh... a good musical theatre song just about makes for an abysmal stand-alone song. Why is it that 90% of the songs... aren't really songs at all, empty, unmelodious, stabbing, god awful farce? Like this... I mean the guy does a good job, with what he's given - next to nothing. Honestly, I've heard my 5 year old nieces come up with more melodious music. WHY OH WHY?
...And I watch because I need to find a song from the musical repertoire for audition... it's been a dark day.
This guy's portrayal of Che is spot on, especially in his rendering of this song. This song requires that the performer infuse it with dripping sarcasm and scorn. As mentioned earlier, Che shown his despondency over Eva's reign and his scorn at the country's worship of her. In the movie version, Antonio Banderas failed to convey Che's feelings properly. His performance was pretty dispassionate. Ed Huether's performance was every bit as good as Mandy Patinkin's.
Che enters the stage from the audience because the show begins with the full theatre itself turned into the Argentine movie theatre of the show's score, with the ensemble sprinkled in amongst the actual audience (they were all watching the Spanish film "El Bruto" by Luis Bunuel). When the film is stopped and Evita's death is announced by the theatre owner (again, in spanish), the movie screen disappears and the ensemble approaches the revealed coffin. Che was among those in the audience.
It's the show's director performing in place of the production's original lead actor. The director filled in for 2 performances (both on the same day) during the 6-week run of the show.
Surprisingly enough, I actually understood most of that! It's really hard to get those lines out and make them recognizable, as I've heard from a Che in my hometown! :] Great job, and great feeling in the words too!
Mangozapp, you're a moron
MrMusicman25 5 months ago
There's a lot of people saying "He's good for a fill-iin/understudy." - He's not just that, he's good for anyone; this guy could play this role day-in, day-out on broadway or on the west end; Bravo Sir!
SuddenlySAMM 7 months ago
this is my old acting director playing che
98aleco 8 months ago
Very appropriate anger and emotion from Che -- it's viscerally, and you can feel it in your gut. Also, the blending of the "real" theater with the "dramatized" theater in the opening number creates a connection/bond between the actual audience of "Evita" and the events depicted on stage. I always thought that this reality/fiction blending was appropriate, as the show is a blend of aspects of the real-life Eva Peron along with fictionalized elements.
alt173 10 months ago
Excuse the last person's comment, but this song is awesome. There's a nice syncopated Latin American rhythm. It foreshadows for the next form which will be the slower version, 'Don't Cry for Me Argentina', there are melodic verses which tell a great introduction to the story, and an emotional rock section. It's a true classic for musical theatre. The actor playing Che also does a tremendous job.
richardburchett 11 months ago
Sheesh... a good musical theatre song just about makes for an abysmal stand-alone song. Why is it that 90% of the songs... aren't really songs at all, empty, unmelodious, stabbing, god awful farce? Like this... I mean the guy does a good job, with what he's given - next to nothing. Honestly, I've heard my 5 year old nieces come up with more melodious music. WHY OH WHY?
...And I watch because I need to find a song from the musical repertoire for audition... it's been a dark day.
MangoZapp 1 year ago
He's really good, but I feel like he's copying Antonio Banderas in his movement. But he's still really good.
supercool1990 1 year ago
@supercool1990 He's good enough that it is possible that Antonio Banderas was probably copying him.
xD
MasterAnemos 3 months ago
This guy's portrayal of Che is spot on, especially in his rendering of this song. This song requires that the performer infuse it with dripping sarcasm and scorn. As mentioned earlier, Che shown his despondency over Eva's reign and his scorn at the country's worship of her. In the movie version, Antonio Banderas failed to convey Che's feelings properly. His performance was pretty dispassionate. Ed Huether's performance was every bit as good as Mandy Patinkin's.
HoopyFroodJerran 1 year ago 2
This is wonderful! I'm thinking about doing this as part of our variety show and this has been a great inspiration! Thank you!
guy1695 1 year ago
Really well done ... I love the staging. Where/when was this done?
PTR80 2 years ago
Fantastic performance of this song. Wonderful production :)
fish1outta1water 2 years ago 4
I like Huether's Che even better than his Pilate!
DrWebflaxFLOO 3 years ago 3
i like the way che entered the stage too:)
softapplepie 3 years ago 8
Che enters the stage from the audience because the show begins with the full theatre itself turned into the Argentine movie theatre of the show's score, with the ensemble sprinkled in amongst the actual audience (they were all watching the Spanish film "El Bruto" by Luis Bunuel). When the film is stopped and Evita's death is announced by the theatre owner (again, in spanish), the movie screen disappears and the ensemble approaches the revealed coffin. Che was among those in the audience.
radarthebat 3 years ago
This is very good, most community productions of Evita make me wince. Che is awesome.
Bechillbro48 3 years ago 9
Great rendition. Its believable as this really needs to show Ché's dispondance at Evita and the nation and this is believable.
AtomicFFProductions 3 years ago
More Wilkinson-esque. I like it.
DrWebflaxFLOO 3 years ago 2
Yeah, I noticed the Colm Wilkinson influence. Cool!
gasmmusic 2 years ago
This is a "fill-in" performance? What do you mean? He's not the original lead, but an understudy? He's absolutely phenomenal!
oneworldguy 3 years ago 3
It's the show's director performing in place of the production's original lead actor. The director filled in for 2 performances (both on the same day) during the 6-week run of the show.
radarthebat 3 years ago
Did Che start in the audience and make his way to the stage? That's awesome!
IJVin 4 years ago
Surprisingly enough, I actually understood most of that! It's really hard to get those lines out and make them recognizable, as I've heard from a Che in my hometown! :] Great job, and great feeling in the words too!
diamondcrayon 4 years ago 2
Nice! You're quite talented! And while you're productions are fairly small, they are very nicely done!
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sthunder69 4 years ago