Excellent performance - she "gets" Sally completely. I'm currently in an amateur production of Cabaret, as The Emcee, and our Sally is not good at all! Not gritty or intense like this great girl!
@DistantCousin I am SO happy to hear you are doing CABARET and so sad to hear your Sally doesn't get it/ Must mean the director isn't going in this direction and going the safer route? Either are great if executed well! I hope that in the rehearsal process she finds her way and hits it out of the park! it's a hard role. The roles in that show are daunting and really difficult. it's a good thing the book is amazing!
@SOCAL25 Well it's all done and dusted now I'm afraid . I gave a lot of input to the director given that I am a Cabaret enthusiast and fountain of knowledge. Whilst some was taken on board, the director was firmly fixed on having a Sally based more on Julie Harris in I Am A Camera than anything else. Twee, safe, old fashioned. Such a shame. Like another amateur review of Cabaret I read yesterday, if the Sally is not a strong, defining character she just becames one of many lead characters.
@DistantCousin I totally agree. I actually got to live in Berlin for a spell and did a lot of research on Christopher and the real Sally, Jean Ross, and she was in fact MUCH closer to the revival portrayal. In fact the 1997 revival was the closest to how it really was, so I also get frustrated when directors don't research. She was a horrible actress, singer and dancer, but Christopher said she had something about her that you just could help love and watch every moment of.
This is one my favorite versions I've ever seen. As a singer myself, I know how hard it is to give up the perfect vocals and give yourself into the role and the moment. Jeanette should be proud of her performance and I think the direction on this scene was fantastic. Good job!
@auriellis Thanks so much. it was so awesome as a director to get an actress willing to do that. it's a hard thing to do when you are a singer, but when you know the story is the most important you can really get stellar performances and I am so proud of the work she did with me to create this craziness. =) Thanks again for the awesome comment!
I don't completely love how drunk she seemed but I like the bitterness she brought to it and how she seemed to be mocking her own stupid lifestyle. A great mental breakdown.
It's not so often that you find an actress who's willing to sacrifice sounding good in order to stay in character.
Hi there! I directed both the Side Show and the Cabaret videos you've commented on. Thanks so much for your nice comments!!!!! Jeanette, who played Violet and Sally in those productions, is so flattered and says thank you so much for your kind words!
she is flipping insane in this and i love it. also, on added note, i freaking love when she throws the mic stand down at the end and there is the instant black out...thats some good shizz right there.
Haha, how fun. Very Mrs. Hannigan :)
biancanrobinson 6 months ago
Excellent performance - she "gets" Sally completely. I'm currently in an amateur production of Cabaret, as The Emcee, and our Sally is not good at all! Not gritty or intense like this great girl!
DistantCousin 8 months ago
@DistantCousin I am SO happy to hear you are doing CABARET and so sad to hear your Sally doesn't get it/ Must mean the director isn't going in this direction and going the safer route? Either are great if executed well! I hope that in the rehearsal process she finds her way and hits it out of the park! it's a hard role. The roles in that show are daunting and really difficult. it's a good thing the book is amazing!
SOCAL25 8 months ago
@SOCAL25 Well it's all done and dusted now I'm afraid . I gave a lot of input to the director given that I am a Cabaret enthusiast and fountain of knowledge. Whilst some was taken on board, the director was firmly fixed on having a Sally based more on Julie Harris in I Am A Camera than anything else. Twee, safe, old fashioned. Such a shame. Like another amateur review of Cabaret I read yesterday, if the Sally is not a strong, defining character she just becames one of many lead characters.
DistantCousin 8 months ago
@DistantCousin I totally agree. I actually got to live in Berlin for a spell and did a lot of research on Christopher and the real Sally, Jean Ross, and she was in fact MUCH closer to the revival portrayal. In fact the 1997 revival was the closest to how it really was, so I also get frustrated when directors don't research. She was a horrible actress, singer and dancer, but Christopher said she had something about her that you just could help love and watch every moment of.
SOCAL25 8 months ago
Next to Gina Gershon, this Sally really really nailed it!!!
venclarence 1 year ago
@venclarence Gina is Jeanette's and my favorite Sally of all time, so this is a HUGE compliment! Thank you!
SOCAL25 8 months ago
wow this is fantastic
boo88ism 1 year ago
This is one my favorite versions I've ever seen. As a singer myself, I know how hard it is to give up the perfect vocals and give yourself into the role and the moment. Jeanette should be proud of her performance and I think the direction on this scene was fantastic. Good job!
auriellis 1 year ago
@auriellis Thanks so much. it was so awesome as a director to get an actress willing to do that. it's a hard thing to do when you are a singer, but when you know the story is the most important you can really get stellar performances and I am so proud of the work she did with me to create this craziness. =) Thanks again for the awesome comment!
SOCAL25 8 months ago
A-W-E-S-O-M-E Not every actress can be a good sally bowles, and she made it really good
MuzicCorner 1 year ago
@MuzicCorner THANK YOU! She really appreciates the kind words. =)
SOCAL25 8 months ago
Absolutely stunning performance!!! The sob after "When I goooo..." plus the lighting at the end is amazing.
Dexcab 2 years ago 3
Thanks so much! I was so proud of her for taking the risk. Thanks for appreciating it!!
SOCAL25 2 years ago
I love this Sally! I'm in love with whoever was doing the lights! They did an absolute awesome job!!!!!!!!!!
kylejerel 2 years ago
Best ending to this song i've ever seen.... ever. Better than the ending in the videos for the broadway show. She should be so proud of herself :)
moreau17 2 years ago 3
Thanks!!!! It was such a risk and I think she did an incredible job. I will pass this along. Thanks for watching!!
SOCAL25 2 years ago
Great ending.
MichelleKenobi 3 years ago 4
saw this live
and it is STILL absolutely riveting
FATandHOMO 3 years ago
Easily the best version of Cabaret on youtube. The actress should be proud of her.
fatchineseboy 3 years ago 4
I will tell her about your kind words! She will be thrilled people like it! We took a big risk and worked hard. Thanks so much for watching!!!
SOCAL25 3 years ago
Im so glad i got to see this show live..
i actually went with my drama teacher Peter Gomez, i dont know if you recognize him.
juan4rmgrease 3 years ago 2
Thanks so much for coming! It was an awesome experience and I miss the show. Now closed over a year ago. =( Thanks for your kind words!
SOCAL25 3 years ago
I LOVED IT!
I don't completely love how drunk she seemed but I like the bitterness she brought to it and how she seemed to be mocking her own stupid lifestyle. A great mental breakdown.
It's not so often that you find an actress who's willing to sacrifice sounding good in order to stay in character.
AtLastOnTheGround 3 years ago
Oh my god. Wow. The ending is incredibly powerful. The entire performance is amazing.
piggibank42 3 years ago 2
i am more than obsessed with the ending. it is so effective. great job.
dancexxcutie 3 years ago 2
Thanks so much! I will p[ass that on to her for sure! She will be so happy someone enjoyed it!
SOCAL25 3 years ago
just amazing!!!!
miranda52 3 years ago
wow you are soooooooo good i love it xoxox
BecciBarham1993 3 years ago
did you direct this production? or are you in it?! im only being honest! thanks for calling me sweet though! : )
cabaretlover 3 years ago
Hi there! I directed both the Side Show and the Cabaret videos you've commented on. Thanks so much for your nice comments!!!!! Jeanette, who played Violet and Sally in those productions, is so flattered and says thank you so much for your kind words!
SOCAL25 3 years ago
pure brilliance, favorited along with the others. i wish the finale ultimo was on here.
cabaretlover 3 years ago
amazing acting, directing, lighting, even pretty good vocals for someone trying to suck. a+
dudewheresmydignity 3 years ago 3
Love it. Love her. Amazing.
Ciao437 3 years ago 3
she is flipping insane in this and i love it. also, on added note, i freaking love when she throws the mic stand down at the end and there is the instant black out...thats some good shizz right there.
calguy85 3 years ago 2