<--- the set of A Midsummer Night's Dream that I was assistant stage manager for during the 2007 season at the STNJ outdoor stage.
-Dre-
You must remember all the same that at the crux of every game is knowing when it's time to leave the table... And it's important to be artful in your exit. No turning back, you must accept the con is done... It was a ball, it was a blast. And it's a shame it couldn't last. But every chapter has to end, you must agree. ~Dirty Rotten Scoundrels~
There's a special kind of people known as show people. We live in a world full of dreams. Sometimes we're not too certain what's false and what's real. But we're seldom in doubt about what we feel. ~Curtains~
It is a far, far better thing I do, than I have ever done; it is a far, far better rest I go to, than I have ever known. ~A Tale of Two Cities ~
Hey. I'm heading to NYC in the next few days. I won't have time to SEE "Shrek," but I want to get the cast recording if I can. Do they JUST sell it in the theatre/lobby areas, or can I get it right inside the doors? I REALLY want to get it, and since I'll be there and it isn't released until the 24th, I hope I'm able to get it. Does anyone know how that works?
Dre- The Goodbye Song is this song that used to be about 1:30 that's now cut down to about 45 seconds... It's pretty much where the fairy-tale creatures are begging Shrek to hunt down Farquaad and get their land back. It's pretty corny, but somewhat unnecessary to be cut from the cd.
JTRMulch-as a matter of a fact, the Broadway Theater is among the few that have a Merchandise kiosk before the ticket scanners.
I have a question about the show. Ok so i listened to the BWW world premiere of Shrek the Musical OBC of Big bright beautiful world and noticed they cut out the part when the chorus sings on the recording. Did they cut that part out of the show? i really liked that part.
"i had no idea billy elliot was about one boy's triumph over epilepsy."-FindingNamo
The Lion King reference is mostly visual- just some Lion King-esque puppets accompanied by some vocalization that sounds like the opening to Circle of Life.
"...everyone finally shut up, and the audience could enjoy the beginning of the Anatevka Pogram in peace."
I suppose they cut the Wicked ending because they want to keep it a surprise. Shame, as it's one of the show's funnier parts. I'm VERY upset (and they cut this from the real show as well) Big Bright Beautiful World is so cut-down. The "ba ba ba ba" section was magical.
On the other hand, the fact that they did not cut the fart section in "Think I Got You Beat" is awful.
I don't really care for either of Farquaad's songs. He performs well, but the songs are clunky and not put together very well IMO. They don't transition tempos well, and there are weird pauses throughout.
I really enjoy The end of Act I, and most of Act II. Donkey's songs are growing on me, but I really liked "I Could Get Used to This" so it's hard to like the new one now. I'm glad they still used "Gonna Build a Wall"
Overall the music is okay, sometimes really good, but I can just tell this is a good show when you see it live!
Yeah, the What's Up Duloc? reprise was cut from the CD because of the surprise factor. And yeah, it IS a reprise.
But honestly guys, get over the farting and belching in I Think I Got You Beat. It's Shrek for heaven's sake! Shrek is not Shrek without bodily noises! And to be honest, the number actually cracks me up. I play it sometimes on my computer for a pick-me-up...
Hey, I'm an old lady, and I think the farting and burping are hysterical. I love that song. BUT Freak Flag is what really sends the message of what this show is all about. It just tells you to be proud of what you are, and the hell with anyone that thinks the lesser of you. Love the message.
For some reason, I'm not a big fan of Freak Flag. Maybe I need to listen to it again. But I think the main reason is that the voice of Gingy gets on my nerves so much. I know that they are trying to imitate the movie version of the voice, but it's relaly high pitched and annoying.
yeah, the farting part is not the best part of "I Think I Got You Beat" but that song is just so good. My favorite right now. I use to listen to the demo version of "I Know It's Today" for the longest time. But I love "I Think I Got You Beat" so much now. That is probably the only song (besides "I Know It's Today") that was still in my head when I left the theatre after seeing it. so good.
<--- the set of A Midsummer Night's Dream that I was assistant stage manager for during the 2007 season at the STNJ outdoor stage.
-Dre-
You must remember all the same that at the crux of every game is knowing when it's time to leave the table... And it's important to be artful in your exit. No turning back, you must accept the con is done... It was a ball, it was a blast. And it's a shame it couldn't last. But every chapter has to end, you must agree. ~Dirty Rotten Scoundrels~
There's a special kind of people known as show people. We live in a world full of dreams. Sometimes we're not too certain what's false and what's real. But we're seldom in doubt about what we feel. ~Curtains~
It is a far, far better thing I do, than I have ever done; it is a far, far better rest I go to, than I have ever known. ~A Tale of Two Cities ~
<--- the set of A Midsummer Night's Dream that I was assistant stage manager for during the 2007 season at the STNJ outdoor stage.
-Dre-
You must remember all the same that at the crux of every game is knowing when it's time to leave the table... And it's important to be artful in your exit. No turning back, you must accept the con is done... It was a ball, it was a blast. And it's a shame it couldn't last. But every chapter has to end, you must agree. ~Dirty Rotten Scoundrels~
There's a special kind of people known as show people. We live in a world full of dreams. Sometimes we're not too certain what's false and what's real. But we're seldom in doubt about what we feel. ~Curtains~
It is a far, far better thing I do, than I have ever done; it is a far, far better rest I go to, than I have ever known. ~A Tale of Two Cities ~