The orchestra sounded like a K-Mart keyboard and a kazoo. What a travesty for a score which is so luscious. And now this awful production goes on with a miscast Bernadette Peters, and worse, Elaine Stritch. It's actually justice for a production so shoddy and cheap looking. Who will replace them...Liza Minnelli and Ruth Buzzi? This is my favorite musical and the memory of the original will live in my brain forever, as will the many fine productions I have seen over the years.
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There is tremendous sexual tension in the musical between Henrik, a sexually frustrated young man of 17, and his father's new young trophy wife Anne, 18. It finally erupts later in the musical (the scene you were asking about at :30). It is a truly original masterpiece and one of my favorite stage works ever. It really is completely perfect.
Pay no attention to the naysayers...I saw it last night, sat 3rd row house right..and it was AMAZING!!! Angela was a MASTER..Catherine, though a bit hoarse, brought tears to many with Send in the Clowns...NOT because she sounded bad but because she acted the hell out of it..and the cast is STELLAR! The show is SEXY!!! Go see it!!!
You're not missing anything if you don't see it on Broadway. Alex Hanson is terrific, Zeta Jones is okay but grows predictable after half an hour, and the wonderful Angela Lansbury unfortunately can no longer remember her lines or lyrics and is at sea without a paddle since the director did nothing to help her.
@iamupforallfun I saw it live (and know the show by heart). A lot of lines, not just Miss Lansbury's, got muffled or swallowed, and I do fault Mr. Nunn for that. For all the talk about sophisticated writing and Chekhovian characters, they should have not allowed so many lines to lose their impact. Still, imperfect Sondheim beats "Jersey Boys," "Mamma Mia," and "Shrek" any day. See it if you can.
@midtowner Huh, that wasn't my experience when I saw the show two days ago. Angela seemed as sharp as ever and had all her lines down pat. I really doubt they would have cast her if she couldn't remember her lines. This is Broadway!
@VictoiseC She appeared as Desiree in this production when it was in London last year (Menier Chocolate Factory). I've heard another production is planned for Paris in February with Kristin Scott Thomas and Leslie Caron... I'm tempted to break the bank and go...
@Selendomono More than most (although Center Stage in Baltimore last year was even more hormonally infused, yet never descended to vulgarity). But distinctions should be made. It is one thing for Petra to be frank (though the lap dancing MUST go), but--Mr. Nunn, this is for you--Fredrik should NOT be shown grabbing his crotch. Ugh. "Where is style? Where is skill?"
I prefer bernadette
crackerpopskikay 10 months ago
WHO IS THE HOTTY AT 0:32 WITH HIS SHIRT OFF?
yaasper 1 year ago
@yaasper Aaron Lazar :D
emilygracey 5 months ago
@yaasper Aaron Lazar
Niteowl128 1 month ago
The orchestra sounded like a K-Mart keyboard and a kazoo. What a travesty for a score which is so luscious. And now this awful production goes on with a miscast Bernadette Peters, and worse, Elaine Stritch. It's actually justice for a production so shoddy and cheap looking. Who will replace them...Liza Minnelli and Ruth Buzzi? This is my favorite musical and the memory of the original will live in my brain forever, as will the many fine productions I have seen over the years.
roccoh21 1 year ago
@roccoh21 i saw it with bernadette and elaine and they were both incredible! i certainly dont think they were miscast at all
broadwaybabyx827 1 year ago 2
Loved it!
Angietony 1 year ago
Is that Aaron Lazar at :35? He looks like he's beefed up a little. I really wanted to see this production.
austinmanix 1 year ago
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MsTanaMontana 2 years ago
There is tremendous sexual tension in the musical between Henrik, a sexually frustrated young man of 17, and his father's new young trophy wife Anne, 18. It finally erupts later in the musical (the scene you were asking about at :30). It is a truly original masterpiece and one of my favorite stage works ever. It really is completely perfect.
tenortobe 2 years ago
I really am interested in this musicals, but WHAT were they donig in 0:30
arrysortanez 2 years ago
this show was wonderful Sondheim even signed my copy of the script perfection
doctor52893 2 years ago 6
I AM SO JEALOUS!!!!! god what i wouldn't do for his signature and to be able to see this show while angela lansbury is still there...
thin4myself 2 years ago
The orchestra sounds so thin.
anewley 2 years ago
What orchestra? Sounded like a piano and a violin to me.
altodivo 2 years ago
anyone no how long this is running for ??
abbipazan 2 years ago
Fabulous show with brilliant casting! :)
coolmoon333 2 years ago
Pay no attention to the naysayers...I saw it last night, sat 3rd row house right..and it was AMAZING!!! Angela was a MASTER..Catherine, though a bit hoarse, brought tears to many with Send in the Clowns...NOT because she sounded bad but because she acted the hell out of it..and the cast is STELLAR! The show is SEXY!!! Go see it!!!
Heyjay454 2 years ago 10
You're not missing anything if you don't see it on Broadway. Alex Hanson is terrific, Zeta Jones is okay but grows predictable after half an hour, and the wonderful Angela Lansbury unfortunately can no longer remember her lines or lyrics and is at sea without a paddle since the director did nothing to help her.
midtowner 2 years ago
Lansbury is absolutely incredible in it.
iamupforallfun 2 years ago
Also forgetting her lines has nothing to do with Trevor Nunn. They had an earpiece made for her, but she is not using it. Her slip-ups are minor.
iamupforallfun 2 years ago
Error meant to give you thumbs up! There are lyrics in the song "LIASONS" 'Now where was ?I" lol. Angela can do no wrong!!
Sanfrankid1 2 years ago
@iamupforallfun I saw it live (and know the show by heart). A lot of lines, not just Miss Lansbury's, got muffled or swallowed, and I do fault Mr. Nunn for that. For all the talk about sophisticated writing and Chekhovian characters, they should have not allowed so many lines to lose their impact. Still, imperfect Sondheim beats "Jersey Boys," "Mamma Mia," and "Shrek" any day. See it if you can.
noahsdad61 2 years ago
@midtowner Huh, that wasn't my experience when I saw the show two days ago. Angela seemed as sharp as ever and had all her lines down pat. I really doubt they would have cast her if she couldn't remember her lines. This is Broadway!
mimmar3891 2 years ago
Awesome. I only wish I could see it live. Thank God they're recording a cast album!
Do you think there's any chance they'll record it and air it on TV like they sometimes do? I hope so.
OldieMusicMan 2 years ago
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Oh no no no.
Catherine Zeta Jones is NO Hannah Waddingham. I am thrilled I didn't have to go over to Broadway to see it. Alex Hanson is amazing though.
orangepeas 2 years ago
Who's Hannah Waddingham? (I'm going to google her)
VictoiseC 2 years ago
@VictoiseC She appeared as Desiree in this production when it was in London last year (Menier Chocolate Factory). I've heard another production is planned for Paris in February with Kristin Scott Thomas and Leslie Caron... I'm tempted to break the bank and go...
noahsdad61 2 years ago
Oh Ramona and Hunter keep your clothes on
aasjb4ever 2 years ago
I saw the first review and it was superb. Best wishes to the cast, crew, producers and investors for a long, healthy run.
Rudy61287 2 years ago 2
omg i cannot wait to see this!!
stephjannetta 2 years ago
This is such a great year for Broadway! Two of my favorite shows of all time are being revived. Night Music and Ragtime.
pmcmahon26 2 years ago
Ragtime's getting a revival? Cool!
This production looks WAY sexier than past productions.... hm.:)
Selendomono 2 years ago
@Selendomono More than most (although Center Stage in Baltimore last year was even more hormonally infused, yet never descended to vulgarity). But distinctions should be made. It is one thing for Petra to be frank (though the lap dancing MUST go), but--Mr. Nunn, this is for you--Fredrik should NOT be shown grabbing his crotch. Ugh. "Where is style? Where is skill?"
noahsdad61 1 year ago
Beautiful
doctor52893 2 years ago 2