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Post by theatremadness on Jul 1, 2020 12:14:24 GMT
New production of SFANW being filmed in isolation starring
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Post by Someone in a tree on Jul 1, 2020 12:37:11 GMT
New production of SFANW being filmed in isolation starring I love Cedric Neal |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 1, 2020 12:39:59 GMT
Love SFANW. I was listening to it just yesterday. So many great songs, Stars and The Moon being my favourite.
I'd happily pay to see this.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 3, 2020 16:36:57 GMT
Got my ticket for the 23rd. Looking forward to it!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 3, 2020 18:26:06 GMT
Got mine for the 24th, which I have subsequently been told is a subtitled performance, in case that helps anyone (I bought my ticket in the pre-sale).
Stellar line up.
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Post by ali973 on Jul 4, 2020 11:44:27 GMT
I was really hoping that when we all come out of lockdown this bloody show wouldn't exist anymore.
And I really don't to hear Stars and the bloody Moon sung ever again at a cabaret, recital, piano bar or audition.
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Post by Someone in a tree on Jul 4, 2020 13:16:41 GMT
Maybe best to avoid this thread then 😉
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Post by Deleted on Jul 4, 2020 13:43:49 GMT
And yet.... you came on here to write this comment.
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Post by fossil on Jul 4, 2020 13:44:41 GMT
I am reminded of the production of Songs For A New World I saw in about the year 2001 at the late lamented Bridewell Theatre in London which had an excellent cast of Golda Rosheuvel, Craig Purnell, Sarah Redmond and Nigel Richards. The cast were very professional and gave it their all despite the fact that there could not have been more than about 10 of us in the audience.
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Post by theatrelover123 on Jul 4, 2020 15:55:51 GMT
I am reminded of the production of Songs For A New World I saw in about the year 2001 at the late lamented Bridewell Theatre in London which had an excellent cast of Golda Rosheuvel, Craig Purnell, Sarah Redmond and Nigel Richards. The cast were very professional and gave it their all despite the fact that there could not have been more than about 10 of us in the audience. Why is the Bridewell Theatre in London late and lamented? |
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Post by Someone in a tree on Jul 4, 2020 16:21:04 GMT
I am reminded of the production of Songs For A New World I saw in about the year 2001 at the late lamented Bridewell Theatre in London which had an excellent cast of Golda Rosheuvel, Craig Purnell, Sarah Redmond and Nigel Richards. The cast were very professional and gave it their all despite the fact that there could not have been more than about 10 of us in the audience. I really enjoyed that production. Songs, Is there life after high school and Hello Again all done in the same 12 ish months. Great planning. Ahh happy days |
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Post by fossil on Jul 4, 2020 16:44:30 GMT
I am reminded of the production of Songs For A New World I saw in about the year 2001 at the late lamented Bridewell Theatre in London which had an excellent cast of Golda Rosheuvel, Craig Purnell, Sarah Redmond and Nigel Richards. The cast were very professional and gave it their all despite the fact that there could not have been more than about 10 of us in the audience. Why is the Bridewell Theatre in London late and lamented? I was going to say, because I remember it closed in about 2004 or 5. You caused me to do a bit of googling and although it did announce its closure at that time, I had not realised that this was the Bridewell Theatre Company closing and that the building itself has remained open as a functioning theatre. So my lamentations must be restricted to that theatre company who I remember putting on some good productions. I am glad to learn the building is still in use as a theatre - or at least it was until this wretched pestilence arrived. |
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Post by alece10 on Jul 4, 2020 19:39:22 GMT
I worked on a production of this show a few years ago with a cast including Cynthia Erivo and Jenna Russell. It was a great experience.
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Post by AddisonMizner on Jul 26, 2020 10:37:32 GMT
Did anyone else watch this over the last few days?
I thought it was truly excellent, and I think I actually enjoyed it more than the St James production from a few years ago! This and ‘The Last Five Years’ are two shows that work incredibly well in isolatio!
I found the whole thing incredibly moving. I had tears in my eyes from the Opening, and got quite emotional again during ‘Hear My Song’. The show just seemed to take on a new meaning in the context of the current circumstances, making it seem so vital and fresh. I loved the use of news footage throughout. The score is a marvel, and that was brought to the fore here.
More live-streams like this please! I have been racking my brains to see what other shows could work in this isolated way.
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Post by viserys on Jul 26, 2020 11:02:58 GMT
Yes, I loved it, too - especially all the creativity that had gone into staging it at the performers' homes and yet mixed together so well. And the finale, when they showed the closed theatres again, made me cry.
I don't think many shows could work like this though as it's more a song cycle and not a real musical where characters interact all the time. Maybe Larson's "Tick, Tick, Boom" ?
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Post by notmymuse on Jul 26, 2020 22:10:20 GMT
I also really enjoyed this, I'm surprised there's not been more of a reaction given its one of the few new things we've been able to watch for months! I thought the way they recorded it and sang 'live' (rather than pre recording the vocals then being filmed lipsynching) and the very raw way it was filmed made it seem less like a film and more like 'theatre', along with the streams being at a set time. I'm not sure if I'm explaining what I mean very well, but the joy of seeing sort-of live singing from theatre folk after all this time was lovely and I felt a bit emotional. My attention waned a bit in some songs, but Cedric Neal I've never seen before and he sang amazingly. If he had an album I'd buy it. The rest were in great voice too.
I think there are more productions that could work this way, Assassins springs to mind, also Tomorrow Morning or perhaps Tell Me On A Sunday or Ordinary Days.
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Post by notmymuse on Jul 26, 2020 22:13:50 GMT
And given Six has cancelled their drive in, that would also work really well. Although maybe it would have to be an acoustic version...
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Post by ThereWillBeSun on Jul 28, 2020 19:18:42 GMT
I am reminded of the production of Songs For A New World I saw in about the year 2001 at the late lamented Bridewell Theatre in London which had an excellent cast of Golda Rosheuvel, Craig Purnell, Sarah Redmond and Nigel Richards. The cast were very professional and gave it their all despite the fact that there could not have been more than about 10 of us in the audience. I know Sarah and told her about your comment! She was so happy - belated thanks x |
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Post by ThereWillBeSun on Jul 28, 2020 19:20:20 GMT
I worked on a production of this show a few years ago with a cast including Cynthia Erivo and Jenna Russell. It was a great experience. Saw this! Jenna seemed vocally tired when I watched - Woman 2 is a hard sing; I’ve been recalled for her before. Live musicians were fab. |
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