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Dec 19, 2017 20:03:07 GMT
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Post by michalnowicki on Dec 19, 2017 20:03:07 GMT
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Post by zuberin0 on Dec 23, 2017 12:53:53 GMT
I wont get the chance now I don't think to go back, but I wish I had as, having seen it way back in previews, the further away I get from it, the more disappointed I am by it. I can pretty much only remember the set, Tracie and Janie. That's it. The musical itself is blah at best, and the best part of this specific production for me was the design and the two performances mentioned. I can't really remember Imelda that much anymore bar Losing My Mind, and I couldn't even tell you what the two male leads looked like, let alone did in the show. I feel bad saying that because this was set up to be THE show of the year. But whilst I enjoyed it at the time, its just faded from me now, which shouldn't happen so soon to be truly remarkable. Very true. Went last week, fully prepared for a religious experience akin to Merrily We Roll Along. Came away mildly deflated. Also, they REALLY needed to figure out where to put in an interval. That was a brutal decision to run for 135 mins straight.
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Dec 23, 2017 16:05:47 GMT
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Post by AddisonMizner on Dec 23, 2017 16:05:47 GMT
I really don’t get th issue regarding the lack of an interval with this show. An average film runs at the same length all the way through, and most people seem to manage it. Plus, dramatically FOLLIES works without one, and I’m not sure that it would have the same impact if given an interval. I didn’t write about the production when I saw it, but needless to say that I loved it!
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Post by andrew on Dec 23, 2017 17:31:38 GMT
I think it’s been established on here that there’s a section of theatregoers who do not want to sit for much more than 90 minutes without a break. I’m not one of them, but there’s clearly a lot. I think some people that are enjoying it a lot anyway forgive the length, and those that are less impressed want a break, in general.
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Dec 23, 2017 18:55:06 GMT
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Post by martin1965 on Dec 23, 2017 18:55:06 GMT
I really don’t get th issue regarding the lack of an interval with this show. An average film runs at the same length all the way through, and most people seem to manage it. Plus, dramatically FOLLIES works without one, and I’m not sure that it would have the same impact if given an interval. I didn’t write about the production when I saw it, but needless to say that I loved it! Hear bloody hear!
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Post by loureviews on Dec 26, 2017 10:27:36 GMT
I went quite a while ago and can remember the production very clearly. Sad to hear there are no plans for CD or DVD release.
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Post by janefonda on Dec 27, 2017 16:28:36 GMT
I’m really shocked and disgusted that you could say such hurtful things about such an incredibly talented performer as Alex Young. I think it’s a shame that in the theatre and TV world, women are only allowed to exist in two categories: THIN (and by that I mean a size 8 maximum) ingenues and FAT (and by that I mean anything over a size 10) funny characters. Why should women only be considered desirable if they are thin and traditionally ‘pretty’? Why not a tiny bit curvy and interesting and talented? Not that I’m criticising the lovely Zizzi, I think she’s gorgeous too. But what was so wonderful about Follies was that it celebrated women of all shapes and sizes and ages and talents. It’s old fashioned, offensive views like yours that mean the theatre world is stuck in the past. I rejoiced to see a younger version of Sally played with the same emotional intensity as Imelda and I think Alex captured that perfectly. What a performance. Saw this last week and stand with those who left slightly underwhelmed. Yes, I felt the greatness of the show itself, I awed Imelda and adored both Janie Dee and her younger Strallen version, I even shed a couple of tears listening to Josephine Barstow's One Last Kiss... But still I was not emotionally involved with Sallie's story, and I blame Alex young for that. I am really sorry to say that and I know that a lot of people like her but for me she was miscast. She walked so ungracefully with no stature, seemed very heavy and couldn't take a decent pose and she looked so unlike Follies girl for me that I couldn't even imagine her being a dancer or being attractive in Ben's eyes. Especially as there was young gracious Phyllis around, and she was just as perfect as I thought the character should be. Oh, and I haven't noticed any exceptional magic and momentum that couldn't have been broken by inserting the interval. There is almost no pace for the first half of the show so why not add it? To sum it up, I appreciate the greatness of the show and I am happy I had a chance to see it but this is not something I would recommend to to others or will talk much about (except for "omg I had an evening with Imelda on stage and she made me loose my mind about her - again).
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Post by Deleted on Dec 27, 2017 16:34:18 GMT
I’m really shocked and disgusted that you could say such hurtful things about such an incredibly talented performer as Alex Young. I think it’s a shame that in the theatre and TV world, women are only allowed to exist in two categories: THIN (and by that I mean a size 8 maximum) ingenues and FAT (and by that I mean anything over a size 10) funny characters. Why should women only be considered desirable if they are thin and traditionally ‘pretty’? Why not a tiny bit curvy and interesting and talented? Not that I’m criticising the lovely Zizzi, I think she’s gorgeous too. But what was so wonderful about Follies was that it celebrated women of all shapes and sizes and ages and talents. It’s old fashioned, offensive views like yours that mean the theatre world is stuck in the past. I rejoiced to see a younger version of Sally played with the same emotional intensity as Imelda and I think Alex captured that perfectly. What a performance. Saw this last week and stand with those who left slightly underwhelmed. Yes, I felt the greatness of the show itself, I awed Imelda and adored both Janie Dee and her younger Strallen version, I even shed a couple of tears listening to Josephine Barstow's One Last Kiss... But still I was not emotionally involved with Sallie's story, and I blame Alex young for that. I am really sorry to say that and I know that a lot of people like her but for me she was miscast. She walked so ungracefully with no stature, seemed very heavy and couldn't take a decent pose and she looked so unlike Follies girl for me that I couldn't even imagine her being a dancer or being attractive in Ben's eyes. Especially as there was young gracious Phyllis around, and she was just as perfect as I thought the character should be. Oh, and I haven't noticed any exceptional magic and momentum that couldn't have been broken by inserting the interval. There is almost no pace for the first half of the show so why not add it? To sum it up, I appreciate the greatness of the show and I am happy I had a chance to see it but this is not something I would recommend to to others or will talk much about (except for "omg I had an evening with Imelda on stage and she made me loose my mind about her - again). Wow. Yes I have to agree with janefonda (great name by the way!) I don't know Alex's work, but having looked up her pictures on google I'm honestly a bit appalled that she's considered 'heavy' first of all and that 'heavy' equates with 'unattractive' and 'unsuitable love interest' in your eyes Stasia not everyone conforms to traditional beauty standards for a start...but looking at the frankly gorgeous, Alex I do wonder what goes on in some people's heads that a bit of extra weight makes them SO repellent? shame you think that way, disappointing in fact I thought more of you than that.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 27, 2017 22:55:01 GMT
I read Stasia's comment as referring to a lack of grace rather than anything physique-related, especially in context of the rest of that particular sentence. Someone can be the skinniest minnie in the world, but if they stomp around like they're wearing combat boots, then it can make it hard for people to believe the character they're playing is a skilled dancer. I've only ever performed as an amateur but I've been told off by directors for my "masculine stride" more than once. Also, Stasia's first language isn't English, and frankly it's easy enough for two native speakers to misunderstand each other on an online forum; based on that and her good nature generally, I fear she may have expressed her point in a misinterpretable way rather than choosing this particular hill to die on, declaring that only thin women are allowed to play desirable characters or whatever.
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Post by sf on Dec 27, 2017 23:00:35 GMT
I’m really shocked and disgusted that you could say such hurtful things about such an incredibly talented performer as Alex Young. I think it’s a shame that in the theatre and TV world, women are only allowed to exist in two categories: THIN (and by that I mean a size 8 maximum) ingenues and FAT (and by that I mean anything over a size 10) funny characters. Why should women only be considered desirable if they are thin and traditionally ‘pretty’? Why not a tiny bit curvy and interesting and talented? Not that I’m criticising the lovely Zizzi, I think she’s gorgeous too. But what was so wonderful about Follies was that it celebrated women of all shapes and sizes and ages and talents. It’s old fashioned, offensive views like yours that mean the theatre world is stuck in the past. I rejoiced to see a younger version of Sally played with the same emotional intensity as Imelda and I think Alex captured that perfectly. What a performance. Wow. Yes I have to agree with janefonda (great name by the way!) I don't know Alex's work, but having looked up her pictures on google I'm honestly a bit appalled that she's considered 'heavy' first of all and that 'heavy' equates with 'unattractive' and 'unsuitable love interest' in your eyes Stasia not everyone conforms to traditional beauty standards for a start...but looking at the frankly gorgeous, Alex I do wonder what goes on in some people's heads that a bit of extra weight makes them SO repellent? shame you think that way, disappointing in fact I thought more of you than that. Not to mention that society's (entirely artificial) "standards" for female beauty change from decade to decade. If you look at magazine photographs, fashion shoots, pin-ups etc, the American ideal of feminine beauty in 1941 looked more like Ms. Young than Ms. Strallen. (And they're both beautiful women, and they're both giving very, very fine performances.)
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Post by distantcousin on Dec 28, 2017 11:40:37 GMT
I read Stasia's comment as referring to a lack of grace rather than anything physique-related, especially in context of the rest of that particular sentence. Someone can be the skinniest minnie in the world, but if they stomp around like they're wearing combat boots, then it can make it hard for people to believe the character they're playing is a skilled dancer. I've only ever performed as an amateur but I've been told off by directors for my "masculine stride" more than once. Also, Stasia's first language isn't English, and frankly it's easy enough for two native speakers to misunderstand each other on an online forum; based on that and her good nature generally, I fear she may have expressed her point in a misinterpretable way rather than choosing this particular hill to die on, declaring that only thin women are allowed to play desirable characters or whatever.
Agree on all counts.
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Post by Stasia on Dec 28, 2017 11:40:57 GMT
I’m really shocked and disgusted that you could say such hurtful things about such an incredibly talented performer as Alex Young. I think it’s a shame that in the theatre and TV world, women are only allowed to exist in two categories: THIN (and by that I mean a size 8 maximum) ingenues and FAT (and by that I mean anything over a size 10) funny characters. Why should women only be considered desirable if they are thin and traditionally ‘pretty’? Why not a tiny bit curvy and interesting and talented? Not that I’m criticising the lovely Zizzi, I think she’s gorgeous too. But what was so wonderful about Follies was that it celebrated women of all shapes and sizes and ages and talents. It’s old fashioned, offensive views like yours that mean the theatre world is stuck in the past. I rejoiced to see a younger version of Sally played with the same emotional intensity as Imelda and I think Alex captured that perfectly. What a performance. Wow. Yes I have to agree with janefonda (great name by the way!) I don't know Alex's work, but having looked up her pictures on google I'm honestly a bit appalled that she's considered 'heavy' first of all and that 'heavy' equates with 'unattractive' and 'unsuitable love interest' in your eyes Stasia not everyone conforms to traditional beauty standards for a start...but looking at the frankly gorgeous, Alex I do wonder what goes on in some people's heads that a bit of extra weight makes them SO repellent? shame you think that way, disappointing in fact I thought more of you than that. Actually "heavy" was about the way she moved, not the weight. I was not critisizing her weight and figure, if you read again what I said in there, you will notice, that I was talking about the picture she was creating by her acting plus her movements and her looks as a whole, and the heroine didn't work for me, I didn't feel her and that's why I didn't feel she was interesting as a person for the guy she wanted to be in love with her. I didn't feel her performance to be as talented as Phyllis. This is how I saw young Sally, not who Alex really is, and I also said that this was my personal view. Alex is not curvy, she is not overwheight. But I did not see her as the Follies girl who wows the audiences, because she didn't win me as lots of other girls of different sizes do. I was talking about the way she moved. I was not mentioning weight and nothing of what you suggest I think is what I really think, @emicardiff. Especially with my own curves. Guys, you are seriously forgetting I am not a native language speaker, so please ask if I really said what you think I said, before throwing all this at me. The things janefonda and @emicardiff said are quite hurtful for me. So yeah, I am disappointed, too.
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Post by Stasia on Dec 28, 2017 11:46:18 GMT
I read Stasia's comment as referring to a lack of grace rather than anything physique-related, especially in context of the rest of that particular sentence. Someone can be the skinniest minnie in the world, but if they stomp around like they're wearing combat boots, then it can make it hard for people to believe the character they're playing is a skilled dancer. I've only ever performed as an amateur but I've been told off by directors for my "masculine stride" more than once. Also, Stasia's first language isn't English, and frankly it's easy enough for two native speakers to misunderstand each other on an online forum; based on that and her good nature generally, I fear she may have expressed her point in a misinterpretable way rather than choosing this particular hill to die on, declaring that only thin women are allowed to play desirable characters or whatever. Oh thanks a lot! At least someone here understands what I am trying to say. I was talking about the grace, and by no means I think only thin woman are desirable. My personal motto for ages was "big, blonde and beautiful", I even used this as a signature on some boards at some point. (and by that I didn't mean that non-blondes are not beautiful, as you may guess). But to be honest, after what I read just now, I am not going to post anything except "wow, that was nice". I really feel like I was slapped in the face by janefonda and @emicardiff. The things I said about the character on stage were way lighter then the ones they throw at me.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 28, 2017 11:57:23 GMT
I read Stasia's comment as referring to a lack of grace rather than anything physique-related, especially in context of the rest of that particular sentence. Someone can be the skinniest minnie in the world, but if they stomp around like they're wearing combat boots, then it can make it hard for people to believe the character they're playing is a skilled dancer. I've only ever performed as an amateur but I've been told off by directors for my "masculine stride" more than once. Also, Stasia's first language isn't English, and frankly it's easy enough for two native speakers to misunderstand each other on an online forum; based on that and her good nature generally, I fear she may have expressed her point in a misinterpretable way rather than choosing this particular hill to die on, declaring that only thin women are allowed to play desirable characters or whatever. Oh thanks a lot! At least someone here understands what I am trying to say. I was talking about the grace, and by no means I think only thin woman are desirable. My personal motto for ages was "big, blonde and beautiful", I even used this as a signature on some boards at some point. (and by that I didn't mean that non-blondes are not beautiful, as you may guess). But to be honest, after what I read just now, I am not going to post anything except "wow, that was nice". I really feel like I was slapped in the face by janefonda and @emicardiff . The things I said about the character on stage were way lighter then the ones they throw at me. Ok there's no need to be quite so dramatic about it. I apologise if it came off like that, but I'm sure you can appreciate those of us who have been bullied etc for being 'fat' sometimes take it quite personally when someone thinks that. I appreciate I got it wrong and apologise for that, and for any offence caused.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 28, 2017 12:03:40 GMT
I read Stasia's comment as referring to a lack of grace rather than anything physique-related, especially in context of the rest of that particular sentence. Someone can be the skinniest minnie in the world, but if they stomp around like they're wearing combat boots, then it can make it hard for people to believe the character they're playing is a skilled dancer. I've only ever performed as an amateur but I've been told off by directors for my "masculine stride" more than once. Also, Stasia's first language isn't English, and frankly it's easy enough for two native speakers to misunderstand each other on an online forum; based on that and her good nature generally, I fear she may have expressed her point in a misinterpretable way rather than choosing this particular hill to die on, declaring that only thin women are allowed to play desirable characters or whatever. That's fair, and I've apologised to Stasia for misinterpreting (which as you say is easy enough to do for any of us). It did read as 'SHE is heavy' when I first looked but I completely get how 'She moves in a heavy way' is actually what was meant. Easy enough to get wrong on my part as well. And as I said above, when it's a particular 'sore spot' personally, being called an unattractive fatty, it's VERY easy to take comments like that the wrong way. So again sorry to Stasia I got it wrong, and it unfortunately hit on a sensitive issue for me so I was defensive. But hopefully, no harm done if we can all accept we get things arse-backwards sometimes. I'm off to see Follies finally tomorrow so I can make up my own mind whether poor old Alex does indeed dance like a Moose or whatever
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Post by Stasia on Dec 28, 2017 12:08:54 GMT
I read Stasia's comment as referring to a lack of grace rather than anything physique-related, especially in context of the rest of that particular sentence. Someone can be the skinniest minnie in the world, but if they stomp around like they're wearing combat boots, then it can make it hard for people to believe the character they're playing is a skilled dancer. I've only ever performed as an amateur but I've been told off by directors for my "masculine stride" more than once. Also, Stasia's first language isn't English, and frankly it's easy enough for two native speakers to misunderstand each other on an online forum; based on that and her good nature generally, I fear she may have expressed her point in a misinterpretable way rather than choosing this particular hill to die on, declaring that only thin women are allowed to play desirable characters or whatever. That's fair, and I've apologised to Stasia for misinterpreting (which as you say is easy enough to do for any of us). It did read as 'SHE is heavy' when I first looked but I completely get how 'She moves in a heavy way' is actually what was meant. Easy enough to get wrong on my part as well. And as I said above, when it's a particular 'sore spot' personally, being called an unattractive fatty, it's VERY easy to take comments like that the wrong way. So again sorry to Stasia I got it wrong, and it unfortunately hit on a sensitive issue for me so I was defensive. But hopefully, no harm done if we can all accept we get things arse-backwards sometimes. I'm off to see Follies finally tomorrow so I can make up my own mind whether poor old Alex does indeed dance like a Moose or whatever We're good now And looking forward to hear your thoughts on the show as a whole.
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Post by Mr Snow on Dec 28, 2017 16:18:32 GMT
I have to agree there was something not right about the characterisation of young Sally. I understand why Buddy stayed with her, but I did say to the Marchioness Snow that I couldn't understand what he saw to fall in love with in the first place. I think Stasia is on point because I just can't see why a director would want to portray the character as someone who would not have passed the audition to be a Weisman Girl.
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Post by vabbian on Dec 28, 2017 17:38:27 GMT
I think this works really well on the Olivier stage.
The lighting is beautiful I felt like I was in a dream!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 29, 2017 22:52:05 GMT
Janie Dee is a goddess who will belt you into next week and wipe the floor with you.
Also Phillip Quast still has a voice that could frankly get a girl in trouble.
I have more articulate thoughts but basically Kanie Dee is a goddess. (Imelda ain’t half bad too)
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Post by allthatjazz on Dec 30, 2017 5:47:12 GMT
Saw this last night and was completely blown away. What a show. Even though I love Sondheim, I hadn’t had much exposure to Follies and was unsure what to expect. Loved it. Philip Quast was amazing, and I’m so thrilled to have seen him perform live (the Royal Albert Hall Les Mis 10th Anniversary concert was a mainstay in our home growing up). Was very impressed by Imelda - had never heard her sing before but thought she was wonderful. And Janie Dee - I second emicardiff in saying she’s a goddess. That was a heck of a performance. My mother, who is lukewarm on Sondheim at best, also enjoyed it immensely, which is just a testament to how good everyone was.
This is my first trip to London and my first show over here (seeing Hamilton and Network before heading back to the States). Can’t think of a better way to have kicked it off.
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Post by frankubelik on Dec 30, 2017 7:19:38 GMT
"I just can't see why a director would want to portray the character as someone who would not have passed the audition to be a Weisman Girl." Exactly my point about the horrible miscasting of Imelda (plus she really has no vocal tone!)
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Post by Mr Snow on Dec 30, 2017 12:45:15 GMT
Obviously Imelda has tobe part of the discussion of who to cast as her young self. But to me she’s a controversial success. I am haunted by the cinema vision of her eyes during Losing my Mind.
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Post by kathryn on Dec 30, 2017 14:03:21 GMT
I have to agree there was something not right about the characterisation of young Sally. I understand why Buddy stayed with her, but I did say to the Marchioness Snow that I couldn't understand what he saw to fall in love with in the first place. I think Stasia is on point because I just can't see why a director would want to portray the character as someone who would not have passed the audition to be a Weisman Girl. But wasn’t she only ever in the one number, as part of the chorus? She wasn’t a soloist. I thought it was entirely deliberate - that Sally had an inflated sense of her talents back then, setting up her fantasies in the present.
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Post by bellboard27 on Dec 31, 2017 15:12:22 GMT
We also caught this (finally!) a couple of nights ago. Both of us felt underwhelmed by it. There are some good performances and we liked how it is staged in the Olivier. However, the musical itself is not great. It's OK, but not great. I like the cleverness of some of Sondheim's lyrics and the variety of styles in the show, but somehow it did not connect. However, it is great to see the Olivier packed out and for such a rousing audience response.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 31, 2017 17:25:30 GMT
I have to agree there was something not right about the characterisation of young Sally. I understand why Buddy stayed with her, but I did say to the Marchioness Snow that I couldn't understand what he saw to fall in love with in the first place. I think Stasia is on point because I just can't see why a director would want to portray the character as someone who would not have passed the audition to be a Weisman Girl. But wasn’t she only ever in the one number, as part of the chorus? She wasn’t a soloist. I thought it was entirely deliberate - that Sally had an inflated sense of her talents back then, setting up her fantasies in the present. I thought the same Kathryn- there’s a few lines at the beginning along the lines of “You don’t remember me” etc and in thought the intention was that Sally was always a bit of a “Second rate” Follies girl, but still thought of herself as more (maybe with undertones of the other girls said as mic etc) So for me Imelda and Alex not looking like “typical” Follies girls and not being natural dancers (Sorry Imelda...) or indeed singers in one case (Sorry Imelda) was a part of that? None of this is a slight to Alex or the Great Dame who give stonking performances- I just assumed Sally isn’t supposed to be “all that” as it were...
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Post by Deleted on Jan 2, 2018 19:33:40 GMT
Finally finding time (ok wasting time) by offering thoughts. I loved it in terms of being a technically brilliant production of a technically brilliant musical. But it didn't overwhelm me.
It did in some respects- the staging, the costumes, the performances all are virtually faultless. In particular a moment for Janie Dee belting her face off in that final number. And her flawless delivery throughout. And for Phillip Quast and THAT voice. For me Imelda was good, but not up there with what Janie Dee was doing. But in fairness it could be a character issue rather than actor issue.
I do love the concept of Follies...but for me it falls short in the execution. The idea of the Follies meeting up again has SO much potential, so many interesting stories...but for me the ones Sondheim focused on were the least interesting. Yes the idea of love and regret is eternal. But what of the other stories- the careers found lost and found again, the women out there still seducing and living their best lives, those single and loving it. For me the love 'triangle' 'quadrangle' whatever it is seems too simple a way out almost, and I hate to say this of the great Sondheim, the lazy way of telling this story.
It's still a moving one, and I felt poignantly the sadness and regret and tragedy of those characters. And that's real and raw in the writing and performance. But I constantly wanted more of what I wasn't getting- the other Follies stories. I was so fascinated by those glimpses it gives us and ultimately that was a frustration.
I still loved it, it just didn't for me grasp at my heart or my head like other Sondheim does. Or like other musicals did. I'm so glad I saw it because it is a masterclass in how to perform a musical. Truly, the might of the NT behind it shows what can be done with those resources (both monetary and talent wise) and that side of it was truly phenomenal. I had a wonderful time, I'm glad I saw it and I don't think I'll need to see another production because that won't be topped. It's still not making it into my top Sondheim personally.
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Post by Being Alive on Jan 2, 2018 23:09:48 GMT
Thankfully went back for a return visit tonight. I saw the NT Live twice, and originally saw the show in mid September, and it’s just got better every time.
It was my musical of last year, and I go as far to say the best production of a musical that I’ve ever seen. It’s just perfection on the Olivier for me. Audience reaction was even bigger this time, with Who’s That Woman and I’m Still Here getting the biggest applause of the evening. Tracie Bennett really does nail her 6 minutes doesn’t she?
I do like Imelda in this, but she is still my least favourite of the four leads. Had a better understanding of Buddy this time, so Peter Forbes made much more of an impression on me. Quast is still as delicious as ever - I’m a little bit in love with him I think. And Janie Dee just commands every second she’s on stage, and I think steals the show with ‘Lucy and Jessie’
I will miss this, and I’m so glad the National did it, and did it as well as they did. The orchestra were particularly thrilling this evening - brass going WILD!
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Post by Oleanna on Jan 3, 2018 1:32:16 GMT
Will be back.
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Post by Snciole on Jan 3, 2018 11:56:40 GMT
I finally saw this yesterday and firstly I don't think the lack of interval helps. I think it really needs it after Mirror Mirror (Please note Snciole did not buy a programme because Five Effing Pounds so may get song titles wrong) because it just becomes different, and dare I say it the quite boring musical with some nice songs when we focus on the couples. Which is a shame because they are great performers but it is the sort of thing that makes me question whether I like musicals. It sometimes feels like a showcase for great songs rather than a great story, and I think an exceptional musical needs to have everything.
The story I want to see are the old broads looking back on their lives; some had talent, some just had the bodies but over 40 years on we are still in demand of such female, middle-aged lead roles and to see performers like Bennett, Dee and Staunton in their prime.
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