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Post by couldileaveyou on Jan 27, 2016 22:53:29 GMT
The point is that Sunset is not a good musical, the only attractive it has is the star who plays Norma. This is the reason why it might struggle in amateur productions and the reason why is not revived is because it's very expensive to run. (I mean, creating a full-scale production for just 43 shows would be the stupidest thing a producer can do)
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Post by horton on Jan 27, 2016 23:20:02 GMT
We'll get the glorious score with the full ENO orchestra, the acting of Glenn, an amazi g supporting cast and the fabulous costumes. Hardly "scraps" surely? Exactly! I'd happily live on scraps like that Compared to the original production: scraps. And yes, the original set was broken up. |
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Post by steve10086 on Jan 28, 2016 7:05:00 GMT
Exactly! I'd happily live on scraps like that Compared to the original production: scraps. And yes, the original set was broken up. Does anyone really think we were going to see something to rival the original production ever again?! |
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Post by loureviews on Jan 28, 2016 7:43:11 GMT
The point is that Sunset is not a good musical, the only attractive it has is the star who plays Norma. This is the reason why it might struggle in amateur productions and the reason why is not revived is because it's very expensive to run. (I mean, creating a full-scale production for just 43 shows would be the stupidest thing a producer can do) Having seen a fab amateur production last year I disagree completely and think this is definitely a good musical based on a good film. |
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Post by steve10086 on Jan 28, 2016 8:58:26 GMT
I think it is a brilliant musical with absolutely gorgeous music and a world class plot, being based on closely on such a classic and brilliant movie/script. ALW often cites it as his "most complete" show, and I would agree with him. I just think it requires a real touch of class to work properly, which can mean different things in different productions, but it (the show) need to be a "star" in one way or another. Glenn Close, the ENO orchestra, and the Anthony Powell costumes give the upcoming production the star quality the show needs.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Jan 28, 2016 13:25:20 GMT
Loving the avatar steve10086!
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Post by steve10086 on Jan 28, 2016 14:15:27 GMT
Loving the avatar steve10086! Had to be done :-) |
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Post by distantcousin on Jan 28, 2016 14:43:54 GMT
The point is that Sunset is not a good musical Err, that's just a mere opinion, not fact!! We found that many people just had not heard of it... 20 years after it's West End heyday, it had been forgotten or wasn't known by casual theatregoers. |
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Post by gra on Jan 28, 2016 20:06:01 GMT
The point is that Sunset is not a good musical, the only attractive it has is the star who plays Norma. This is the reason why it might struggle in amateur productions and the reason why is not revived is because it's very expensive to run. (I mean, creating a full-scale production for just 43 shows would be the stupidest thing a producer can do) Having seen a fab amateur production last year I disagree completely and think this is definitely a good musical based on a good film. |
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Post by gra on Jan 28, 2016 20:08:07 GMT
I agree. Also saw a great amateur production at Potters Bar last year.
It was very well attended and got a great reception.
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Post by DebbieDoesDouglas(Hodge) on Jan 30, 2016 23:31:29 GMT
I hope for some weird and totally nonsensical reason they do the proper and far more superior original west end cast recording version. Every Movies a Circus makes angels vomit
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Post by steve10086 on Jan 31, 2016 8:19:33 GMT
I hope for some weird and totally nonsensical reason they do the proper and far more superior original west end cast recording version. Every Movies a Circus makes angels vomit Not a chance! I'm hoping they do the big ending to 'Too Much in Love to Care' rather than the quiet one, but I doubt that will happen either. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 31, 2016 8:39:20 GMT
I hope for some weird and totally nonsensical reason they do the proper and far more superior original west end cast recording version. Every Movies a Circus makes angels vomit Not a chance! I'm hoping they do the big ending to 'Too Much in Love to Care' rather than the quiet one, but I doubt that will happen either. I hope they'll do then "when he scorned me I knew he'd have to die" bit (to melody of Surrender) in the final scene. Was cut from the actor/muso version. |
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Post by danb on Jan 31, 2016 9:26:19 GMT
I hope for some weird and totally nonsensical reason they do the proper and far more superior original west end cast recording version. Every Movies a Circus makes angels vomit Not a chance! I'm hoping they do the big ending to 'Too Much in Love to Care' rather than the quiet one, but I doubt that will happen either. I'm quite sure Siobhan can get up there, and Xavier will make sure he can....he's done everything else... in the world, ever... so I'm quite sure he wouldn't let a bit of a crescendo beat him! Surely the whole idea of it is to be BIG or they wouldn't put it on that stage with that orchestra. |
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Post by ali973 on Jan 31, 2016 9:57:27 GMT
I've never heard a quieted down non-crescendo ending of Too Much In Love To Care.
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Post by steve10086 on Jan 31, 2016 13:00:25 GMT
I've never heard a quieted down non-crescendo ending of Too Much In Love To Care. It was in the UK tour, and the Watermill production (I think) |
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Post by ali973 on Jan 31, 2016 13:10:39 GMT
I've never heard a quieted down non-crescendo ending of Too Much In Love To Care. It was in the UK tour, and the Watermill production (I think) I see. I only rate the RUG/Trevor Nunn version  Nothing quite lives up to that version. |
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Post by distantcousin on Jan 31, 2016 16:47:54 GMT
It was in the UK tour, and the Watermill production (I think) I see. I only rate the RUG/Trevor Nunn version Nothing quite lives up to that version. Well, how do you know if you've never seen them? |
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Post by distantcousin on Jan 31, 2016 16:49:18 GMT
I've never heard a quieted down non-crescendo ending of Too Much In Love To Care. It was in the UK tour, and the Watermill production (I think) No it was only the UK Tour, not the Revel Horwood production. However in that production the direction and mood of the song is completely reinterpreted. |
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Post by steve10086 on Jan 31, 2016 17:34:18 GMT
It was in the UK tour, and the Watermill production (I think) No it was only the UK Tour, not the Revel Horwood production. However in that production the direction and mood of the song is completely reinterpreted. I just remember I didn't like it in either production, and wish they'd return to the original. |
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Post by ali973 on Jan 31, 2016 18:52:38 GMT
I see. I only rate the RUG/Trevor Nunn version Nothing quite lives up to that version. Well, how do you know if you've never seen them? I've seen the Watermill version in London and the Petula Clark US tour (in addition to seeing the Nunn version numerous times in three different places). Nothing IMO compares to the Nunn/RUG version. |
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Post by distantcousin on Jan 31, 2016 21:09:51 GMT
Gawd, a lot of you a total purists to the Trevor Nunn version!!
I hope you aren't disappointed by the forthcoming interpretation.
I've seen 4 versions of Sunset now and enjoyed them all immensely on their individual merits.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 18, 2016 21:11:32 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Feb 18, 2016 21:28:28 GMT
Is she hitting ANY of the notes? In any order...?
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Post by DebbieDoesDouglas(Hodge) on Feb 18, 2016 21:32:42 GMT
which does he prefer, jam or Michael Ball?
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Nothing quite lives up to that version.