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Post by ShoesForRent on Feb 8, 2017 12:05:48 GMT
I agree and I find Jackie's voice, though a bit more generic, a lot more pleasant. Having said that, she practically looks like Idina's little sister, sounds like a less-squeaky and nasally version of her, and played all her roles. Yeah, I think she jokes about it too But hey- it's probably a fun career- being Menzel's understudy.
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Post by ShoesForRent on Feb 8, 2017 11:09:29 GMT
I just felt this needed to be shared amongst lovers of a good belt (the Frozen note at the end though- what actually- at 4:00 ) She was an excellent Elphaba too once so it kind of fits I like Jackie Burns. But let's not pretend she's not the made in Taiwan version of Idina Menzel. I love Idina- like loads, but Jackie's voice is SO much stronger- have you heard that at the end??
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Post by ShoesForRent on Feb 4, 2017 10:15:03 GMT
I just felt this needed to be shared amongst lovers of a good belt (the Frozen note at the end though- what actually- at 4:00 ) She was an excellent Elphaba too once so it kind of fits
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Post by ShoesForRent on Jan 25, 2017 18:21:03 GMT
I love how the explicit versions Rachel puts on her channel are FILTHY (I'm So Good at Yoga as well)
The 'jewish' episode from last week was fantastic, also Italian-notreallyjewish- rabbi Patti Lupone- umm yes- more!
But even more interesting (theatre wise)- in an interview (with Idina Menzel, no less) Rachel said they pitched the show as a 4 seasons show, and already know the ending, after which she wants to take the show to stage- which should be interestingt to see how it might be pulled off- 'musically' as it is- how do you cram so much into a stage show, that's not realy structured like a musical? I'm counting on her words though- she's a smart cookie.
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Post by ShoesForRent on Jan 11, 2017 7:05:40 GMT
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Post by ShoesForRent on Jan 11, 2017 6:47:12 GMT
I saw it last nigt (what a rarity-I never get to the cinema these days sadly) and I think I must have been too hyped by the Globes.
It was sweet and charming and beautifully shot, but it didnt punch me in the gut as much I expected.. Im a real cryer ( I shed a tear at the Jackie preview that played before the film lol) and I'm a sucker for "dreamer" type stories, but the resolution didnt feel desrved in the end somehow... Still a very sweet film- and very exciting to see an original musical on film.
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Post by ShoesForRent on Jan 9, 2017 9:20:11 GMT
We didn't stop yesterday... (Cannot get image to show but link should be Here) Aww no, not even for a quick Boba? (that's so cool though!)
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Post by ShoesForRent on Jan 9, 2017 9:17:34 GMT
This was shown at the Golden Globes yesteday
I won't comment and just leave it here... suffice to say I won't be rushing to see this in a theatre, sadly.
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Post by ShoesForRent on Jan 8, 2017 20:14:31 GMT
Yayyyy they were renewed for season 3 YES YES YES
After a super meta song about low rating in the last episode, this was such suprising wonderful calming news!
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Post by ShoesForRent on Jan 2, 2017 21:14:21 GMT
Yay Im glad you found it! Which ep did you get to?
Also on another note- I'm trying to think of all the musical refrences they've made so far
Gentelmen prefer Blonds- Diamonds are a girls best friend Les Mis- Do you hear the People Song The Music Man- ya got trouble Hamilton-rap battle cabinet Most classic R&H- dream ballet Gypsy- Rose's Turn Disney- all I Want songs Disney- all villain songs
This show is gold yo- just rewatched some of season one.
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Post by ShoesForRent on Dec 30, 2016 18:15:35 GMT
So when tickets go on sale are forum members going to book for the first performances or wait until it's settled in? I want to see it at the beginning but think I will try to get a ticket for say a week in just in case first previews get cancelled which has happened with one or two shows recently. I dont see a reason for the first previews to be cancelled- considering the blocking is "locked" because I suppose its more or less exactly the same as the other productions. I think usually the first previews are cancelled from constant changes to the blocking/book/score leading to certain scenes to be entirely unrehearsed by the first preview. So I think the first previews are a safe bet with this one.
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Post by ShoesForRent on Dec 23, 2016 19:24:01 GMT
I'd be lying if I said I didn't sob after several episodes. it's the most raw honest way I've yet to see a show portray mental illness and lonelyness.
I feel like it probably does fly over some people's heads though- because the ratings haven't been amazing this season. I've read Rachel has a 4 season plan for it- and I'm so hoping that even if CW drops someone like Netflix or even Yahoo picks it back up.
The ensemble alone- it's so diverse and interesting and unobvious and in the no one bats an eyelid kind of way. Man I'm in love with this show.
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Post by ShoesForRent on Dec 23, 2016 18:15:23 GMT
Very sad to see this. I wonder if a French production will ever see the light of day now..
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Post by ShoesForRent on Dec 23, 2016 17:51:02 GMT
So I did a quick search and couldn't find any previous threads on this. I've been really late to the party and just discovered this gem last week and cought up on the first season.
And what a gem it is, as much as I loved SMASH, this is just infinitly smarter and more heartfelt- it's so dark and relevant and quirky, and stars my new crush Rachel Bloom
Has anyone seen it? There are some gorgeous musical theatre refrences in there (the Music Man one was great), and the musical element is generally really well done for the very most of the show? I just wanna talk love about this show with people!
Looking foreard for the second season coming back from hiatus, even though it hasn't touched me as much as the first one has- it's still very charming, and this number has to be my fave from the show (this and You Stupid Bitch- which is depressingly real.)
Edit: oh and DUH it stars the dreamboat that is Santino Fontana- talk about a velvet voice. Plus a wonderful ensemble full of a lot of Broadway people.
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Post by ShoesForRent on Dec 18, 2016 10:04:30 GMT
My favorite for the gym are those 4 hour complitions of just the flying portions by different actresses. Nothing gets a work out going like "oh-ahhh oh ahhh owwww" a 100 times over in a row
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Post by ShoesForRent on Dec 8, 2016 20:59:35 GMT
For those not in the UK, or don't want to wait- it seems they've officially posted the whole thing to youtube:
Edit- at least it seems the channel is legit- I mean it is the full show, but it's not the NBC channel :/
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Post by ShoesForRent on Dec 5, 2016 8:48:02 GMT
I hope this is not too off-topic, but does anyone have any idea what happened to the forum innuendoandoutuendo? For at least a week now the site hasn't worked. At least not for me. They haven't tweeted since Nov 16th either I hope the site owner is okay.
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Post by ShoesForRent on Dec 2, 2016 22:51:36 GMT
Hate to say it but you DID think Bend it was good. There are lots of people who think this is a good musical. It won the critics circle award And She Loves Me won the Olivier in 94...? and just had a sold out run + extension on Bway...?
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Post by ShoesForRent on Nov 26, 2016 13:25:59 GMT
I've just been to the Garnier to see Eliogabalio (not sure if it's still playing though). Found the booking to be just like anything you'd book in london- their english site (the official paris opera booking site) is great, I just found the earlier you book the more cheap seats are left (obviously), and at least at the Garnier- the view from the god's is amazing. Don't remmeber any extra fees or anything like that (I'm from Israel).
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Post by ShoesForRent on Nov 23, 2016 7:28:57 GMT
Also-"The difference between me and you is, I get to help you escape, I get to help you work through your issues" I mean, does she know what therapists and doctors and social workers and teachers and so many other people do.... And the person stacking shelves in the supermarket helps you eat and survive. And eating is a major issue he certainly helps me get through
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Post by ShoesForRent on Nov 23, 2016 7:11:03 GMT
Because while I agree that performers should not be made fun of (because no profession should), performing is also a. Probably the most validated profession there (they literraly get clapped and cheered for at the end of a days work- every time) and b. A very sought after profession. Yes they are rejected alot- news flash, that happens in other fields too... maybe not in audition form- but Ive had to fight for jobs and pay before, others do it every day too. They are so fotunate to be doing something they love, for gods sake why cant these silly social media rants be gone already. And no- not every piece Im humming was written by a performer, some are creators who dont perform and are just as good if not better. And no, not every actir can make me listen without saying a word- very few can, and it more often then depends on the writing of the scene. It just reeks of someone thinking so highly of themeselves and their proffession- why the need to shout it on social media? Why is she not at peace with herself and what she does? Performers know they are loved- they are tweeted at by fans non stop, they just choose to adress the one off troll or hater- and it puts me off.. Sorry for the spelling, Im on the phone.. Also- if there were no paying audience, she would not be getting payed.. that's how economy works, the fact that her check is signed by a producer doesn't mean it's not the audience's money. Also-"The difference between me and you is, I get to help you escape, I get to help you work through your issues" Im mean, does she know what therapists and doctors and social workers and teachers and so many other people do.... Come on the more I read it the uglier it gets, Im just going to stop now
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Post by ShoesForRent on Nov 22, 2016 10:07:39 GMT
That makes me like her a lot less :/
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Post by ShoesForRent on Nov 20, 2016 14:08:48 GMT
Celinde Schoenmaker is Dutch-has been in Les Mis and Phantom The are many from the EU whi have been on the west end, especially in Les Mis and Phantom.
I think Dudu Fisher from Israel was once a London Valjean (I know he was on Broadway and toured with the role)
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Post by ShoesForRent on Nov 20, 2016 13:57:41 GMT
I'm in a hurry to class so I'm reading quickly and maybe I don't fully understand- but I thought your point was not to ruin an audience member's evening? and I gave a counter point to show it;s not the theatre's job to satysfy everyone once the actors took their bows..? And you never said anything about how much people outside of the theatre would be against what was said? And by that logic, wouldn't more than half the country have voted against everything that guy (Pence )stands for? therefor would be behind Ham 100%? maybe I don't understand, sorry... Don't drag the audience into a political mess is my point. Even though yes, there is a hint of politics to a gay proposal or fundraising for AIDS research, they don't drag the audience back into that poisonous political atmosphere that has been surrounding the US lately. Then we're living in different realities because a homophobic/ trouble getting HIV medication/ sexist/ racist world is a reality that surrounds me and others constantly, we LIVE in a poisenous pollitical wirld 24/7, and some just get to forget this now and again- the people on that stage dont get to forget this political reality. And Trumps kind of politics have been around since forever- they're just now in reign, and people are scared. All I saw was a group of people pleading with a public individual (who has time and again belittled their kind) to rule the country on behalf of them too and to look out for their interest as well. They did this with grace and respect. I cant think of another place they would have gotten the opportunity to do that.
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Post by ShoesForRent on Nov 20, 2016 13:36:36 GMT
I dont't see how they are though- what if its a couple proposing, and they are gay men (or women doesnt matter) and the audience member is (much like Pence himself but nevemind) an itense homphobe who thinks they shoud burn at the stake let alone get married, and their precious evening was ruind by seeing that public display of affection. their night is no longer about "escaping reality", instead they'll remmember it as the night they saw the gay proposal after a show. It's the same- but there is a place for that proposal regardless of that one or many audience memmbers, becuase it's a service the producers deemed okay, and that audience member is free to leave or stay- but the proposal is going to happen. The producers were clearly okay with what the cast did at Hamilton or it wouldn't have happened- those actors were not risking their jobs for a statement I wouldn't think. Same thing with the BC/EFA- what if an audience member is digusted by the cause? shouldthe cast not collect money for it becuase the audience member is not on board with the idea? Only in this particular case, almost half the country voted for the people they're going after. I'm in a hurry to class so I'm reading quickly and maybe I don't fully understand- but I thought your point was not to ruin an audience member's evening? and I gave a counter point to show it;s not the theatre's job to satysfy everyone once the actors took their bows..? And you never said anything about how much people outside of the theatre would be against what was said? And by that logic, wouldn't more than half the country have voted against everything that guy (Pence )stands for? therefor would be behind Ham 100%? maybe I don't understand, sorry...
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Post by ShoesForRent on Nov 20, 2016 13:28:57 GMT
But by this logic there would never be "last performance of this actor" speeches, muck up matinees, BC/EFA collection speeches at the end of the show, proposals at shows etc etc and alll those things happen, I like some, I dislike others- but it's not up to us to say- this should never happen, appologize for this. Theatre is a live being- it keeps changing. If anything- lke in the comment I posted before brom BWW, it is the theatre job, more than any other medium, to hold a mirror to society- and make people UNcomfortable- to provoke change and provoke uncomfortabe thoughts And of course this is all my opinion, and your opinions are yours, neither of which are worrying I think- that put me off a bit, to be worried by others thought in THIS particular subject is odd- it's just theatre (not wether gay people should be allowed to marry for example- then I would be worried by some thoughts) am I making sense? All the things you listed are very different from making a personal political statement in front of a room of paying people who may not agree with you. I dont't see how they are though- what if its a couple proposing, and they are gay men (or women doesnt matter) and the audience member is (much like Pence himself but nevemind) an itense homphobe who thinks they shoud burn at the stake let alone get married, and their precious evening was ruind by seeing that public display of affection. their night is no longer about "escaping reality", instead they'll remmember it as the night they saw the gay proposal after a show. It's the same- but there is a place for that proposal regardless of that one or many audience memmbers, becuase it's a service the producers deemed okay, and that audience member is free to leave or stay- but the proposal is going to happen. The producers were clearly okay with what the cast did at Hamilton or it wouldn't have happened- those actors were not risking their jobs for a statement I wouldn't think. Same thing with the BC/EFA- what if an audience member is digusted by the cause? shouldthe cast not collect money for it becuase the audience member is not on board with the idea?
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Post by ShoesForRent on Nov 20, 2016 13:16:25 GMT
And there would have been people there disappointed if they hadn't have said anything. So satisfying every person would be impossible. From the audience reaction, they satisfied far more people than not. Actually, seeing the VP elect be directly addressed by the cast is not what the audience payed for, so they shouldn't expect it to happen anyway, whether they like it or not. If people pay a lot of money, you shouldn't do anything that could potentially ruin anyone's experience, even if that makes the experience better for other people.But by this logic there would never be "last performance of this actor" speeches, muck up matinees, BC/EFA collection speeches at the end of the show, proposals at shows etc etc and alll those things happen, I like some, I dislike others- but it's not up to us to say- this should never happen, appologize for this. Theatre is a live being- it keeps changing. If anything- lke in the comment I posted before brom BWW, it is the theatre job, more than any other medium, to hold a mirror to society- and make people UNcomfortable- to provoke change and provoke uncomfortabe thoughts And of course this is all my opinion, and your opinions are yours, neither of which are worrying I think- that put me off a bit, to be worried by others thought in THIS particular subject is odd- it's just theatre (not wether gay people should be allowed to marry for example- then I would be worried by some thoughts) am I making sense?
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Post by ShoesForRent on Nov 19, 2016 16:39:11 GMT
I love this comment from BWW forum:
"Bravo to the cast of HAMILTON- if theatre does not respond conscientiously and responsibly to society, it's not theatre in the true sense, but just another ratty tourist trap."
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Post by ShoesForRent on Nov 19, 2016 16:00:44 GMT
Im not American and don't claim to know Pence or even understand the fundamentals of this bizzare election and the American system.
But reading very little about him just now (this story made Israely news tonight- crazy!) I understand he was very public with his views on the lgbt comunnity (his support of conversion camps, not providing AIDs medication to men who refuse to undergo conversion etc) not to mention that bizzare thing about women having to burry their fetuses in case of abortion. This man is seeing a show who's lead is an out and proud, Hiv positive man- and for that I applaud both the speech and the booing audience.
As for those who might have had their night 'ruined' - they were a part of history last night, if anything I feel what happened only intensifies the messege of Hamilton
But thats just my 2 cents, the fact that I saw that clip on my tv in the Israely news is insane!
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Post by ShoesForRent on Nov 18, 2016 13:20:24 GMT
I also thought this was really cute:
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