kryptoman68
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Post by kryptoman68 on Nov 2, 2024 23:09:10 GMT -5
I tried to search for negative comments on purpose, and was unable to find anything on first try. It does not mean that there isn't negative stuff somewhere out there (I don't do Xitter or Instagram, so I don't know what's happening there), but at least Google does not offer anything obvious. At least you probably won't find the usual "but he's not Freddie!!!!" comments lol. It does seem like he's been well received...let's hope it brings more opportunities. Frankly, when Adam was announced as the replacement, I expected some "But he is not Eddie!" comments.  I think there was at least one early comment about how accomplished an actor Eddie is and how Adam would not be able to measure up. But then Adam started his run and convinced everyone that he is not only the superior singer (second to none anyway, IMHO), but also an excellent musical theater actor. There were some other benefits in addition to him being great when compared to the QAL situation: Eddie's only publicly available performance from the show at the Tony awards got mixed reviews, and Eddie is alive and perfectly capable of giving interviews telling the world how much he appreciates Adam's take on the role. In the past, Brian May has speculated what Freddie would have thought and said about Adam's Queen performances, but that does not carry as much weight as actually hearing it from the horse's mouth. |
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Post by pi on Nov 2, 2024 23:15:42 GMT -5
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Post by svca on Nov 2, 2024 23:21:15 GMT -5
At least you probably won't find the usual "but he's not Freddie!!!!" comments lol. It does seem like he's been well received...let's hope it brings more opportunities. Frankly, when Adam was announced as the replacement, I expected some "But he is not Eddie!" comments. I think there was at least one early comment about how accomplished an actor Eddie is and how Adam would not be able to measure up. But then Adam started his run and convinced everyone that he is not only the superior singer (second to none anyway, IMHO), but also an excellent musical theater actor. There were some other benefits in addition to him being great when compared to the QAL situation: Eddie's only publicly available performance from the show at the Tony awards got mixed reviews, and Eddie is alive and perfectly capable of giving interviews telling the world how much he appreciates Adam's take on the role. In the past, Brian May has speculated what Freddie would have thought and said about Adam's Queen performances, but that does not carry as much weight as actually hearing it from the horse's mouth. That was cool of Eddie. Just love our well-rounded, multi-talented guy. |
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Post by pi on Nov 2, 2024 23:49:30 GMT -5
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Post by quackn on Nov 3, 2024 5:18:25 GMT -5
In my experience this can be true for some shows. However I’ve been to many matinees in the last few years and found it less so. It certainly wasn’t my experience when I saw Cabaret at the Wednesday matinee last month. I sat at a table and people sitting around me were all different ages including 16 & 17 year olds. I also think because of the way the production is set up as an authentic club gives the audience a different way to experience the play. Also I doubt this would be a play a school would take their students to, it’s way too risqué. Although the history lesson would be a good one.What about the older students? I just looked at the homepage of the Cabaret Version here in Berlin and they do invite school classes from year 10 and up and even offer material for the preparation and follow-up lessons in class. These students would be at least 15 years old. It also fits with out curriculum in history, because in 10th grade every German student learns in detail everything about the 2 world wars and the aftermaths until today, with a huge emphasis on the 3. Reich (1933-1945). In Grades 11 and 13 the topics comed up again and again, then with all the political background and how it had been possible ect. As a student I would have loved to attend a musical like Cabaret and not “only” to visit a former concentration camp. By the way, if someone here is interested in watching how Berlin looked and felt like at the time of the story of Cabaret (including night-life, crime and everyday life), I recommend the TV series „Babylon Berlin“. It depicts very well life in the late 1920s, early 1930s. In most countries you can find it on Netflix, often also on other platforms. I have beento many matinees and have never found this to be a problem. Although, it is the Saturday and not the Wednesday mantinee, I don't know if that would make a difference. I will also be seeing Cabaret at a matinee. I am hoping the audience is well behaved but, if not, I will be glued to Adam anyway. Perhaps, the people being annoyed weren't that into the performances, and were busy watching everything around themselves instead. I have been on school trips to the theatre and I don't think this version of Cabaret in the US now is one that would be chosen. Also, the kids are usually very well behaved. |
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Post by quackn on Nov 3, 2024 5:25:10 GMT -5
At least you probably won't find the usual "but he's not Freddie!!!!" comments lol. It does seem like he's been well received...let's hope it brings more opportunities. Frankly, when Adam was announced as the replacement, I expected some "But he is not Eddie!" comments. I think there was at least one early comment about how accomplished an actor Eddie is and how Adam would not be able to measure up. But then Adam started his run and convinced everyone that he is not only the superior singer (second to none anyway, IMHO), but also an excellent musical theater actor. There were some other benefits in addition to him being great when compared to the QAL situation: Eddie's only publicly available performance from the show at the Tony awards got mixed reviews, and Eddie is alive and perfectly capable of giving interviews telling the world how much he appreciates Adam's take on the role. In the past, Brian May has speculated what Freddie would have thought and said about Adam's Queen performances, but that does not carry as much weight as actually hearing it from the horse's mouth. I also recall some comeent about this not being a "singing" part but more acting. Adam, as usual, not only stepped up to but jumped over the bar. Very nice of Eddie Redmayne to compliment Adam's work on public TV here int he states. But, let's face it, he has been doing this since he was maybe 8-10? And he also to some extent has to step into character when performing with Queen. I, personally, had no doubts and I am so happy I was correct. He seems to be having the time of his life and he looks great! I always wondered what his natural hair was and now, I think we know! Another mystery solved  |
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Post by taumbu on Nov 3, 2024 8:34:01 GMT -5
In my experience this can be true for some shows. However I’ve been to many matinees in the last few years and found it less so. It certainly wasn’t my experience when I saw Cabaret at the Wednesday matinee last month. I sat at a table and people sitting around me were all different ages including 16 & 17 year olds. I also think because of the way the production is set up as an authentic club gives the audience a different way to experience the play. Also I doubt this would be a play a school would take their students to, it’s way too risqué. Although the history lesson would be a good one.What about the older students? I just looked at the homepage of the Cabaret Version here in Berlin and they do invite school classes from year 10 and up and even offer material for the preparation and follow-up lessons in class. These students would be at least 15 years old. It also fits with out curriculum in history, because in 10th grade every German student learns in detail everything about the 2 world wars and the aftermaths until today, with a huge emphasis on the 3. Reich (1933-1945). In Grades 11 and 13 the topics comed up again and again, then with all the political background and how it had been possible ect. As a student I would have loved to attend a musical like Cabaret and not “only” to visit a former concentration camp. By the way, if someone here is interested in watching how Berlin looked and felt like at the time of the story of Cabaret (including night-life, crime and everyday life), I recommend the TV series „Babylon Berlin“. It depicts very well life in the late 1920s, early 1930s. In most countries you can find it on Netflix, often also on other platforms. Just want to clarify Nightowl. I saw the original production of Cabaret on Broadway back in the 70’s. This current production takes many more visual liberties in the Kit Kat Cabaret numbers than the original production that I know would not be considered “appropriate “ for high school students. Just look at all the books we’re banning. I’m German. I get the history. Unfortunately we Americans don’t always embrace history. |
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