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Post by Deleted on Jun 21, 2016 11:25:40 GMT
I am just curious after flicking through Spotify, what are some of your favourite Act I finales in musicals and why? Whether well known or under the radar, we all have some top favourites, even if we haven't seen the show live. Two of my favourites are "Defying Gravity" and "One Day More" because they are staged brilliantly, the vocals are incredible and they truly have a powerful impact. 
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Jun 21, 2016 11:29:06 GMT
I like the bit where the ice creams come on.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 21, 2016 11:29:08 GMT
Everybody Out from Made in Dagenham and Man Up from Book of Mormon are good ones. But I agree that Defying Gravity and One Day More (in that order) are probably the best.
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Post by alece10 on Jun 21, 2016 11:30:14 GMT
Both of those are memorable.
Also Dont rain on my parade from Funny Girl
A weekend in the country from A little night music
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Post by Mr Wallacio on Jun 21, 2016 11:35:37 GMT
Well for me nothing is better than One Day More as an ensemble closing Act 1 number, it's just so epic having the whole cast on stage singing the different parts, and every time I listen to the song I am hearing different parts in those closing verses. La Vie Boheme is another which is brilliant in my opinion. For a solo number I loved 12 Children from Dessa Rose (may have been the intimacy of the Trafalgar Studios 2 where I saw it, and Cynthia singing it right in my face, but it was beautiful. A couple of months ago I saw Only The Brave at the WMC and the closing of Act 1 was a song called Band Of Brothers, and given the setting of the show, as the characters set off for D Day, the emotion was powerful. Linked below soundcloud.com/matthew-brind/03-a-band-of-brothers |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 21, 2016 11:39:09 GMT
I would also say, in terms of solo work, "Don't Rain On My Parade" and "Everything's Coming Up Roses" are also incredible, especially seeing them in person! And, although I haven't seen it in person. "Santa Fe" from Newsies. |
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Post by theatre-turtle on Jun 21, 2016 11:48:23 GMT
I am a big fan of Phantom's with the chandelier
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Jun 21, 2016 11:51:01 GMT
Well for me nothing is better than One Day More as an ensemble closing Act 1 number, it's just so epic having the whole cast on stage singing the different parts, and every time I listen to the song I am hearing different parts in those closing verses. Agree, in terms of getting the audience revved up and wanting more it's a killer ending to Act 1. Phantom of the Opera with heartbroken phantom vowing revenge, and the chandelier... |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Jun 21, 2016 11:51:28 GMT
Ooh skilpaddle we are as one!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 21, 2016 11:51:44 GMT
There's probably loads but standout songs for me are "Along Came Bialy/We Can Do It (reprise)" from The Producers, "A Little Priest" from Sweeney Todd, "Big Bright Beautiful World" from Shrek and despite thinking the interval seems too early within the narrative; "It Must Be Believed To Be Seen" from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
....weirdly all musicals from Drury Lane!
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Post by d'James on Jun 21, 2016 11:54:59 GMT
Sister Act always leaves me on a high going from Raise Your Voice straight into Take Me To Heaven. (I don't like the changes to TMTH on Broadway).
In The Heights has a great one too.
Trying to think of more.
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Post by PalelyLaura on Jun 21, 2016 11:55:06 GMT
My vote goes to 'You're Nothing Without Me' from City of Angels.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Jun 21, 2016 11:59:11 GMT
There's probably loads but standout songs for me are "Along Came Bialy/We Can Do It (reprise)" from The Producers, "A Little Priest" from Sweeney Todd, " Big Bright Beautiful World" from Shrek and despite thinking the interval seems too early within the narrative; "It Must Be Believed To Be Seen" from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. ....weirdly all musicals from Drury Lane! I prefer the act 2 opener. Tweet tweet tweet tweet... BOOM! ...and those rats haha |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 21, 2016 12:03:29 GMT
I agree completely with In the Heights! The staging, lighting and the dancing, as well as the "fireworks" lighting the sky makes for a visually and vocally stunning finale. |
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Post by danb on Jun 21, 2016 12:04:56 GMT
One Day More
Pinball Wizard
I'd Give My Life For You
Sometimes Defying Gravity, but not if the rest of the show has been average as it's just like turning the volume up to get people excited!
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Post by Michael on Jun 21, 2016 12:07:22 GMT
So much better from Legally Blonde.
Fine fine line from Avenue Q.
Here I go again from Rock of Ages.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 21, 2016 12:41:50 GMT
'I Got Rhythm' from 'Crazy For You'.
The ushers have to practically restrain me with brute force to stop me tap dancing with a tin can during the interval as a result of that number.
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Post by mallardo on Jun 21, 2016 12:51:42 GMT
Mrs. Henderson Presents has to be represented here somewhere.
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Post by talkstageytome on Jun 21, 2016 12:56:03 GMT
Memphis Lives In Me (Memphis) and So Much Better (Legally Blonde) are my faves!  |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 21, 2016 12:56:41 GMT
Mrs. Henderson Presents has to be represented here somewhere. I wouldn't say it's Act I finale is up there with the best... it's 11 o'clock number on the other hand, is one of my top!  |
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Post by theatre-turtle on Jun 21, 2016 12:59:27 GMT
Memphis Lives In Me (Memphis) and So Much Better (Legally Blonde) are my faves! Isn't that song near the end of Memphis? |
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Post by d'James on Jun 21, 2016 13:02:34 GMT
Betty Blue Eyes just popped into my head, but it was the penultimate song in Act 1 I was thinking of.
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Post by Michael on Jun 21, 2016 13:10:20 GMT
Memphis Lives In Me (Memphis) and So Much Better (Legally Blonde) are my faves! Isn't that song near the end of Memphis? It is. Say a Prayer is Memphis' act 1 finale. |
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Post by talkstageytome on Jun 21, 2016 13:35:49 GMT
Yes! I was distracted and meant Say A Prayer! Thanks for pointing that out. Such an emotional ending to act 1. Although I did think that the tension it created diffused almost immediately in act 2.
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Post by ncbears on Jun 21, 2016 13:50:07 GMT
Agree with Defying Gravity and So Much Better of recent vintage...
The Story Goes On from Baby (Has this ever been performed in London?)
And, as London will see, "And I Am Telling You" from Dreamgirls.
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