Musical Theatre

Friday, December 30, 2011

Follies

I had the opportunity to revisit the latest Sondheim revival, Follies, on a very please New York day. I had seen the show for the first time earlier in the fall, but had since acquired the cast recording and wanted to revisit it for the final time before it closes in January 2012. The score is chock full of memorable show tunes and a thoughtful book.

I must say I do enjoy revisiting a good show. There are so many angles to approach the show - music, book, production values, etc. Favorites for me: Performances by Elaine Paige (I’m Still Here), Terri White (Who’s That Woman) and Jayne Houdyshell (Broadway Baby). I also love the Jonathan Tunick orchestrations.

Posted by Randy on 12/30 at 04:13 PM
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Sunday, December 18, 2011

Sondheim’s Follies

Several months ago I saw the new Broadway production of Stephen Sondheim’s Follies. Since then I have acquired the cast recording. Elaine Paige interprets a great “I’m Still Here.”

 

Posted by Randy on 12/18 at 09:53 AM
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