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ONE love, blood, life
Sorry if thi has been addressed, but has anyone printed the running order of songs?
Are there any musical defining moments for this show or any really amazing ensemble pieces? A "seasons of love" or "no day but today", "defying gravity", "one day more", or "on my own", ......any music moment that you held your breath for?
All songs were Bono and Edge! BFFTS was asterisked and it said "Lyrics by Bono and edge, music by U2
there is also the Greenday show as well isn't there? how is that going down out of interest??
american idiot was nominated for three tony's, including musical of the year. won for best lighting and best scenery. it's been very successful.
YouTube - AI Cast and Green Day on Tony Awards
Once they work out the glitches, Reeve will have an opportunity to shine and I think he'll get some great notices. I've seen him and his band perform many times over the last eight or so years in small clubs, and larger venues as well. I've said it before and I'll say it again: he's a charismatic, raw and passionate performer. Maybe Bono/Edge's songs don't suit him perfectly, but there is no doubt in my mind that he will shine on that stage.
Once they work out the glitches, Reeve will have an opportunity to shine and I think he'll get some great notices. I've seen him and his band perform many times over the last eight or so years in small clubs, and larger venues as well. I've said it before and I'll say it again: he's a charismatic, raw and passionate performer. Maybe Bono/Edge's songs don't suit him perfectly, but there is no doubt in my mind that he will shine on that stage.
While I'm not familiar with Reeve aside from last night's performance and a few youtube videos courtesy of my 18 year old daughter Sarah (who is now drooling over him and his undeniable sexiness), I agree with you. I'm seriously hoping this will happen once the cast is more comfortable with the material, and the score (at least a good part of it) will shine.
Thanks for the feedback! I haven't heard of Next to Normal or Spring Awakening, but will definitely check them out - clearly you're familiar with Broadway, so I greatly value your opinion
american idiot was nominated for three tony's, including musical of the year. won for best lighting and best scenery. it's been very successful.
YouTube - AI Cast and Green Day on Tony Awards
It's kind of annoying reading so many comments by people wanting to see the musical fail Like Taymor (I think it was her) said, many people's salaries are based on whether or not this show is a success... so wouldn't it be in everyone's best interest if the show, you know, succeeded? And hoow often on Broadway, in a recession no less, are gambles of this magnitude taken? I guarantee there will be a lot more exciting musicals hitting the theater if people flocked to see Spider-Man.
Alternatively, the show clearly needs time to work out the kinks, but if there are irreversible problems that need be rectified prior to opening night (story, music), then obviously I wouldn't expect people to shell out their hard-earned cash on an unsatisfying experience.
..... People need to chill the out when it comes to Bono. I honestly can't think of any celebrity that gets me worked up as some do regarding Bono (sure, I may have a low opinion of Paris Hilton, Mel Gibson, Tom Cruise, etc., but my feelings will never amount to anything more than a "dislike" option on facebook).
To the person that asked about taking a 6 year old in the previous thread, I think it depends on the child. My son at 6 would have loved it, however, Sarah at 6 probably would have been scared!
Maybe Bono/Edge's songs don't suit him perfectly, but there is no doubt in my mind that he will shine on that stage.
I love Bono and Edge ( maybe too much), but it wonder if this was just a side project and not something they were truely passionate about. I am all for trying new things, but I fear this is not their best effort. I hope this is not the case.
Anyone know how the previews work? When it opens it runs daily, right? Are previews the same? Was there a preview last night? Monday night? Is there one tonight?