Andrew Lloyd Webber
Wed, 18 Aug 2004, 09:04 pmmifanarellanazeena32 posts in thread
Andrew Lloyd Webber
Wed, 18 Aug 2004, 09:04 pmHi there people! I have just been involved in a very successful production of Jesus Christ Superstar, and I would find it very interesting to know what everyone's favourite character or song is from this wonderful musical. However if you aren't familiar with Jesus Christ Superstar, what is your favourite Andrew Lloyd Webber musical?
OK! I'll start off.....My favourite character is Judas and my favourite song is "Gethsemane". Apart from Jesus Christ Superstar, I also like Cats!
Now its your turn!
OK! I'll start off.....My favourite character is Judas and my favourite song is "Gethsemane". Apart from Jesus Christ Superstar, I also like Cats!
Now its your turn!
Re: lion king
Sat, 21 Aug 2004, 06:37 pmna wrote:
>
> I have to disagree with some of this. I am notoriously known
> by friends, colleagues and family members for being
> particularly picky when it comes to seeing performances. I
> have had over ten years of theatrical experience, and seen
> performances from all over the world (including the RSC in
> Stratford, etc etc, won't bore you with the list), and even
> though yes, some of the Lion King irked me, it was by no
> means the most annoying thing I've ever seen. In fact it's in
> my top ten list (which in fact only includes the top five,
> that's how few performances I actually rate as better than
> good).
>
> It should also be noted, that this performance is spectacular
> if interested in puppets. They are all beautifully designed,
> operated and constructed.
>
> Unfortunately, I don't think this is a 'musical' as it
> incorporates to many other designs and styles from other
> areas of theatre (like the puppetry, the use of mechanics,
> dance and circus arts), and to judge it on one element is to
> miss a lot of the brilliance of ideas in its other elements.
I'll see your qualifications and raise you.
(Particularly picky, more than 16 years experience, seen performances all over the world, performed all over the world...etc)
I wish I hadn't gone in to see the Lion King with such high expectations. I'd been told some of the sequences would absolutely blow me away...unfortunately, having seen the few publicity grabs (and admittedly being fairly impressed by the puppets) the overall scale of these sequences didn't live up to the way they'd been depicted. Don't get me wrong, they were good...they just didn't blow me away.
My favourite parts were definitely the African music and large dance sequences. Simba's father appearing in the night sky was a gorgeous effect. Individual characters all suffered from comparison to the animated versions, but were enhanced by the visible-puppeteer aspect. I agree that 'Chow Down' was a strange addition, given that most people wouldn't recognise the lyrics, they were not delivered particularly clearly. But the mood and style suited fine, I didn't mind the rock aspect.
It may be relevant to know that I knew a lot about this show, having made several call-backs, including getting to wear one of the character puppets, but didn't eventually get chosen. I have every respect for the cast who have to operate these difficult puppets; but I have to say I'm not devastated by not being part of the show.
As to the nature of musicals, all the ones I can think of have involved copious dance, as well as circus arts and mechanical elements. A theatrical 'musical' isn't just judged by its music...especially the Disney or Cameron Macintosh type which are designed and choreographed identically around the world...it's all part of the same package. Yes, this one has puppets, but I wouldn't consider it any less of a musical.
Cheers,
Craig
>
> I have to disagree with some of this. I am notoriously known
> by friends, colleagues and family members for being
> particularly picky when it comes to seeing performances. I
> have had over ten years of theatrical experience, and seen
> performances from all over the world (including the RSC in
> Stratford, etc etc, won't bore you with the list), and even
> though yes, some of the Lion King irked me, it was by no
> means the most annoying thing I've ever seen. In fact it's in
> my top ten list (which in fact only includes the top five,
> that's how few performances I actually rate as better than
> good).
>
> It should also be noted, that this performance is spectacular
> if interested in puppets. They are all beautifully designed,
> operated and constructed.
>
> Unfortunately, I don't think this is a 'musical' as it
> incorporates to many other designs and styles from other
> areas of theatre (like the puppetry, the use of mechanics,
> dance and circus arts), and to judge it on one element is to
> miss a lot of the brilliance of ideas in its other elements.
I'll see your qualifications and raise you.
(Particularly picky, more than 16 years experience, seen performances all over the world, performed all over the world...etc)
I wish I hadn't gone in to see the Lion King with such high expectations. I'd been told some of the sequences would absolutely blow me away...unfortunately, having seen the few publicity grabs (and admittedly being fairly impressed by the puppets) the overall scale of these sequences didn't live up to the way they'd been depicted. Don't get me wrong, they were good...they just didn't blow me away.
My favourite parts were definitely the African music and large dance sequences. Simba's father appearing in the night sky was a gorgeous effect. Individual characters all suffered from comparison to the animated versions, but were enhanced by the visible-puppeteer aspect. I agree that 'Chow Down' was a strange addition, given that most people wouldn't recognise the lyrics, they were not delivered particularly clearly. But the mood and style suited fine, I didn't mind the rock aspect.
It may be relevant to know that I knew a lot about this show, having made several call-backs, including getting to wear one of the character puppets, but didn't eventually get chosen. I have every respect for the cast who have to operate these difficult puppets; but I have to say I'm not devastated by not being part of the show.
As to the nature of musicals, all the ones I can think of have involved copious dance, as well as circus arts and mechanical elements. A theatrical 'musical' isn't just judged by its music...especially the Disney or Cameron Macintosh type which are designed and choreographed identically around the world...it's all part of the same package. Yes, this one has puppets, but I wouldn't consider it any less of a musical.
Cheers,
Craig
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