The Count, who'd previously said that a civilized man could tolerate his wife's infidelity, decided that he wasn't civilized--and Charlotte swooned over the fact.
@actressgrl Of course. If she didn't die, there would be no wisdom in the observations of the old. And there is too much wisdom of the human spirit in this play.
Yes, there is no longer a need for her to live. She lived because she made the mistake of choosing glamor and image over love. So even though she claims not to object to immorality, she still wants for her daughter and granddaughter to be happy. When they have finally come to a spot in which she knows they will be happy, she can at last rest and rest in peace.
@tonywrestles2 I still prefer the original Broadway cast, mainly because of Glynis Johns, Len Cariou, Laurence Guittard, Victoria Mallory, and the Quintet, all of whom I think are superior to the respective performers here.
@tonywrestles2 I totally agree with you on this. I never saw the OBC production but it was that recording that started my love affair with this work and with Sondheim in general. And as much as I love(d) it , I have always been disappointed that a recording of the NYCO production wasn't released! It's a musical that just does so well when produced on a bigger scale as an operetta. (And Bevely Lambert singing "Soon" was the first time I realized that it was actually written with syncopation!)
Simply an amazing ending to a great performance. It shows the love of two people found after many years of an incoherent existense. It shows how destiny will bring two people together after many years of turmoil.
Am I the only one who thought for a second that she was gonna sung "was that a fart?"
rebthebecca 1 month ago
I'm confused. What happened to Charlotte and the count?
iljlap 7 months ago
@iljlap
The Count, who'd previously said that a civilized man could tolerate his wife's infidelity, decided that he wasn't civilized--and Charlotte swooned over the fact.
tonywrestles2 6 months ago
Thank you for posting -3
Now to find a way to watch Sunday in the Park with George...
emmyaward7 7 months ago
Jesus, what a genius Sondheim is.
Mangalaiii 7 months ago
This show gets better every time I watch it. Thanks for posting it!
tomatoherb 10 months ago
FANTASTIC!
TheNicholasRodriguez 11 months ago
wait does she actually die? really?!
actressgrl 1 year ago
@actressgrl Of course. If she didn't die, there would be no wisdom in the observations of the old. And there is too much wisdom of the human spirit in this play.
thejokerslastlaugh 1 year ago
@actressgrl
Yes, there is no longer a need for her to live. She lived because she made the mistake of choosing glamor and image over love. So even though she claims not to object to immorality, she still wants for her daughter and granddaughter to be happy. When they have finally come to a spot in which she knows they will be happy, she can at last rest and rest in peace.
sweeney60 11 months ago
This is the perfect performance of my favorite Sondheim show.
tonywrestles2 1 year ago 2
@tonywrestles2 I still prefer the original Broadway cast, mainly because of Glynis Johns, Len Cariou, Laurence Guittard, Victoria Mallory, and the Quintet, all of whom I think are superior to the respective performers here.
It's still a really good cast, though.
TheSondheimFan 1 year ago
@TheSondheimFan its a shame that it wasnt taped such as this one... though i personally find Regina far superior to Hermione
sweeney60 1 week ago
@tonywrestles2 I totally agree with you on this. I never saw the OBC production but it was that recording that started my love affair with this work and with Sondheim in general. And as much as I love(d) it , I have always been disappointed that a recording of the NYCO production wasn't released! It's a musical that just does so well when produced on a bigger scale as an operetta. (And Bevely Lambert singing "Soon" was the first time I realized that it was actually written with syncopation!)
northboy50 6 months ago
Simply an amazing ending to a great performance. It shows the love of two people found after many years of an incoherent existense. It shows how destiny will bring two people together after many years of turmoil.
khman1983 1 year ago
Thanks oodles for fixing the sound! A fantastic production, thank you.
alixr 2 years ago
Thanks
doctor52893 2 years ago