I've seen reviewers who hated the whimsical way this is done. They liked a more "straight forward" Candide, but I LOVE this! It rings to me as "you're talented, I'm talented... let's have fun!"
I haven't come across any comments about Paul Groves as Candide. I have a sneaking suspicion purists weren't pleased, but I sure was. He sang "It Must Be So" and "Candide's Lament" quite beautifully, rising above all the satire.
I thought Kristen's character had dialoge in this scene! I just have the soundtrack so I don't really know but when their flogging Candide I thought she said "How dare they mutilate so God-like a body?!" I someone knows please tell me
I just love candide cunagonde is so funny
musicrazed89 3 weeks ago
Um, I'm all of sixteen years old and I find the Alternate Narrator extremely attractive.
kmariematthews884 1 month ago in playlist More videos from ALYSSZ
When I thought I hated operas...
ToriLiz521 2 months ago in playlist [CloBw] Candide live on Broadway 2
this is amazing :3
Blackheart586 5 months ago
I wish they'd used the full version of Auto-da-fe.
KorAnos1 6 months ago 2
Still unbelievers . . .Why?
1 of 99.
X0TangoX0 6 months ago
Still unbelievers . . .Why?
X0TangoX0 6 months ago
Bahahah hilarious
lovesingread 6 months ago
I think is how Voltaire wanted people to see Candide as they read it. It fits the satirical nature perfectly. Well done.
IngSlayer 9 months ago
Alternate Narrator...what an amzing role:-D
DraculasDaughter13 9 months ago
Is that Ray Wills as the Alternate Narrator?
moorewjr 10 months ago
Bellissimo.
AuroraOnVenice 1 year ago
Conductor participation.. I like it.
homsar456 1 year ago 5
i found this when i typed in joanna gleason i have no idea how lol. But i love it and i have watched it 6 times already :)
broadwayloverny10 1 year ago 2
You're an angel for uploading this! THANK YOU!
jillybilly862 1 year ago
i want an alternate narrator shirt!
katiemariesinger95 1 year ago 7
Very Clever! If Bernstein was still alive, i think\k he would have loved this!
southwestguy223 1 year ago 5
I've seen reviewers who hated the whimsical way this is done. They liked a more "straight forward" Candide, but I LOVE this! It rings to me as "you're talented, I'm talented... let's have fun!"
wannabe1491 1 year ago 16
@wannabe1491 I agree. I think it fits the satirist nature perfectly!
AliaSparrow 1 year ago
Alternate narrator...TEHEHEH! Also................Brilliant chorus!
Becca5002 1 year ago
wow tom collins hahah
FrenchToastPro 2 years ago
I know! It made me happy to see him.
Kroovy68 2 years ago
@Kroovy68 i think he was the best collins
FrenchToastPro 2 years ago
The guy who says "and a queen" at around 3:08 sounds similar to kevin gray.
leadoffeohippus 2 years ago
Paul Groves has great calves O.o
Lirael098 2 years ago 5
I haven't come across any comments about Paul Groves as Candide. I have a sneaking suspicion purists weren't pleased, but I sure was. He sang "It Must Be So" and "Candide's Lament" quite beautifully, rising above all the satire.
uKooKu 2 years ago 5
I have no complaint about any of the soloists - but Thomas Allen is stealing the show.
rossmcl177 2 years ago 3
4:28 i love the cheerleaders :DD
4tabs5 2 years ago
i LOVE the conductor! she's amazing :]...also she sings along :]
4tabs5 2 years ago 7
Hahahahaha. Alternate Narrator. :)
I think everyone in this show is perfectly casted.
carrotcait 2 years ago 15
I thought Kristen's character had dialoge in this scene! I just have the soundtrack so I don't really know but when their flogging Candide I thought she said "How dare they mutilate so God-like a body?!" I someone knows please tell me
obsidianpictures 2 years ago 3
@obsidianpictures in the original version, yes she does have lines. however, this 'concert version' is a bit different.
acentralperspective 9 months ago
@acentralperspective
Ah, thank you!
obsidianpictures 9 months ago
I also watched this for Kristin, but it is surprisingly.. AMAZING!
I love that the conductor was singing along too.
regineli 2 years ago 15
1:32
MAN THE HARPOONS
ioliteeyes 2 years ago
Donald Trump was the best part. lmao
pianohero3 2 years ago 2
i'm watching it for Kristin and Patti :D
MusicalOrbit 2 years ago 7
Poor Candide...
SnowCrasher 2 years ago 6
hah ai only watch the parts where Kristin is in it =] she makes the whole show
cuddlesfreeman 3 years ago 8
Guilty.... ;P
MissHBCsPoppit 3 years ago 6
same here, :)
SunshynMaker 3 years ago 4
i watch this for kristin but it is better to watch it all because it makes more sense
lovewicked13 2 years ago 10
I started watching it just for Kristin but then I found that it's completely brilliant. :)
ReallyBigJump 2 years ago 104
Me too... Exactly that!
dazzelingdiamond 2 years ago 6
Me too!
actressmusic 2 years ago 4
I think Kristin is fantastic, but how can you ignore all the other fantastic performances?
carrotcait 2 years ago 11
I love that the conductor sings along, it just shows the infectious nature of Bernstein's beautiful music
Javaisreve 3 years ago 71
@Javaisreve A lot of conductors do that so the singers/musicians know where they are in the music
raquelify123 1 month ago
i love this!
STUPIDxxSITE 3 years ago 8