re: The Beautiful Game reworked as The Boys In The Photograph
Aug 25
2008, 12:58:13 AM
I live in Manitoba and I'm quite looking forward to seeing the premiere of this show at Manitoba Theatre Centre! Exciting. And random. Manitoba - what the F?
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Question About Obtaining Adaptation Rights...
Jul 13
2008, 04:38:47 PM
As an aspiring composer, I am wondering if anyone could tell me how to conduct a search to see whether or not a literary work is in the public domain?
Any information would be much appreciated.
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re: Cast Recordings - Seeking Your Advice!!
Jul 6
2008, 10:03:24 PM
"That's part of the fun of collecting something you care about."
I couldn't have said it better myself. You're a wealth of knowledge, frontrowcentre2!
I'll let you guys know what I think when I receive my shipment from amazon.com!
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re: Cast Recordings - Seeking Your Advice!!
Jul 6
2008, 01:40:28 PM
That's all I'm saying, husk_charmer.
I have definitely gone to the library and uploaded cast recordings to my iPod. That's a good perusal method....
However, I want to support this industry, speaking both as a fan and as a composer.
Bottom line - a good cast recording is like a little piece of history. Buy it!
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re: Cast Recordings - Seeking Your Advice!!
Jul 6
2008, 11:21:15 AM
Thanks everyone! Here is what I ended up purchasing:
Candide - OBC
Porgy and Bess - Houston Grand Opera
Threepenny Opera - OBC (But I'll consider getting the Donmar in the future!)
Pacific Overtures - Both the OBC and the Revival! I couldn't decide.
I hope you all approve!
P.S. These are the other recordings I purchased:
Wild Party (LaChiusa)
Anyone Can Whistle (OBC)
Dessa Rose (OOBC)
Evita (Studio Recording)
South Pacific (New Broa
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Cast Recordings - Seeking Your Advice!!
Jul 5
2008, 04:37:01 PM
I am doing a mass order from Amazon.com today and I would like your input....
CANDIDE (OBC, 1974 Revival, 1997 Revival?) I am not familiar with this show at all. My criteria is this: most complete recording with the best performances.
CABARET (I have many recordings of this show. Is the new London recording worth purchasing?)
PACIFIC OVERTURES (I know the score, but I do not own a recording of this show. OBC or Revival? Or both? I will consider getting both.)
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re: 'Why Should I Wake Up?' - from Cabaret.
Jul 3
2008, 01:37:43 AM
I couldn't agree more! I think it may be one of Kander/Ebb's most beautiful songs.
On the other hand, I find it doesn't work in the context of the show. Just my opinion.
Does anyone else think it would make more sense if the Emcee sang it? This song is about evading reality. Emcee anyone?
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re: Patti did some LuPwning of her own tonight
Jul 3
2008, 01:30:25 AM
Patti LuPone, I adore you.
Having said that....
She needs to chill out a little. People break rules all the time. That does not mean it is right; but it happens nonetheless. Patti is extremely sensitive to this issue (good on ya, Patti) but she seems to be taking unnecessary measures (peering out of curtains, refusing to return to the stage...) She is allowing it to interfere with her craft.
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re: Best Schools to Pursue Musical Theatre Writing?
Jun 10
2008, 01:29:20 AM
Thanks everyone. This advice is invaluable to me. I will be getting a BMUS in composition; but I am equally interested in pursuing English/drama/history. It is all worthwhile education. Cross your fingers for me - hopefully I'll have a show on the great white way sometime in the not so distant future.
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re: Best Schools to Pursue Musical Theatre Writing?
Jun 9
2008, 11:40:06 PM
Michigan sounds great. Can anyone offer any information about Steinhart at NYU?
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re: Best Schools to Pursue Musical Theatre Writing?
Jun 9
2008, 06:52:19 PM
UMich - tres interessant.
That sounds like something I would be interested in exploring.
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re: Best Schools to Pursue Musical Theatre Writing?
Jun 9
2008, 02:38:03 PM
NYC_or_Bust, that was so uncalled for.....
Everyone else, thanks for your input.
I agree with what you are saying. However, I hope you can understand why I would want to select a school that offers training in the specific field I am interested in. A general music composition, though very valuable to me, is quite broad. I am confident enough to write musical theatre with my own skillset, but isn't it valid to want to get as much education as possible in the area of one's interest? <
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Best Schools to Pursue Musical Theatre Writing?
Jun 6
2008, 02:59:30 PM
Hi BWW'ers,
Since childhood I have wanted to write musical theatre. At this point, I am considering my post-secondary options. I am hoping you can give me some advice or point me in the right direction.
I would like to do a bachelor's degree in music composition; and, ultimately, earn a master's degree at Tisch's Graduate Musical Theatre Writing Program (NYU).
In the meantime, my question is this: which institutions allow undergraduate students to specialize in musica
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re: Favorite Sondheim Song
Dec 30
2007, 04:23:50 PM
Or, no, wait - Merrily We Roll Along has a great one.
Ugh, picking favorites is futile when it comes to Sondheim!
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re: Favorite Sondheim Song
Dec 30
2007, 04:19:45 PM
What about best Sondheim overture?
My vote goes to A Little Night Music or Follies.
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re: Best Patter Songs
Dec 30
2007, 04:15:58 PM
Another Hundred People
A Weekend In The Country
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re: Favorite Sondheim Song
Dec 30
2007, 04:09:57 PM
My top five are:
Company
There's Always A Woman
The Girls of Summer
Johanna (Quartet)
Finishing The Hat
Woah, that felt good. Just returned to bww after an absence of a few months :)
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re: Songs/Parts of songs that give you chills
May 29
2007, 11:11:58 AM
Move On - Sunday In The Park With George - the last chorus where George and Dot sing in harmony
The Bells Of St. Sebastian - Nine - the entire song, but especially "... and the muuuuuuusic of the ringing, was a different world that opened through our singing...." etc
Anybody familiar? How great is that song?
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My Trip To NYC - Show Reviews! (May 3 - 10)
May 11
2007, 01:05:55 AM
Hi everyone,
I have just arrived home from a wonderful, week-long trip to NYC. I saw some amazing shows, ate some fantastic food, and had the time of my life. What a city! I hope to be living there within the next couple of years, but in the meantime my parents and I visit annually. I soaked in a lot of theatre (Les Miserables, Deuce, Grey Gardens, Company, Spring Awakening, 110 In The Shade, and Curtains) and I am glad to share my reviews!
LES MISERABLES (Thursday, May 3rd at 8:00
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re: Quotes
Apr 21
2007, 02:42:16 PM
Lizzie, this probably isn't my place to say anything, but you are really out of line. This board should not be a place to attack people, but rather to help people and share information. Do you agree? I don't think the creator of this thread was being indolent by asking for our help, having already brainstormed on her own. Here are my suggestions:
"Best to take the moment present as a present for the moment." - Into The Woods, Stephen Sondheim
"If you can know where you're going
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