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Post by nightowl on Nov 3, 2024 8:56:50 GMT -5
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. Yes, the Musical in regard of history only makes sense, when people know about that history. As for the visuals: I was referring to our theater production here in Berlin. I saw that last month and the visuals would for sure not be approved by everyone. But fact is, that the 1920s in Berlin had been WILD. After that we unfortunately stepped back in many regards into the middle ages. But honestly: 16+ year olds (and even the younger kids!) watch much more or worse online. |
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Post by happy on Nov 3, 2024 15:04:35 GMT -5
Yes, the Musical in regard of history only makes sense, when people know about that history. As for the visuals: I was referring to our theater production here in Berlin. I saw that last month and the visuals would for sure not be approved by everyone. But fact is, that the 1920s in Berlin had been WILD. After that we unfortunately stepped back in many regards into the middle ages. But honestly: 16+ year olds (and even the younger kids!) watch much more or worse online. Yes, but that is on their own time. This would be a school-sponsored trip and it sounds like this show is too naughty (raunchy) for some parents. Teachers have to be much more careful these days. |
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Post by happy on Nov 3, 2024 15:17:16 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. You make a good point here. Eddie said he's not gay and approached the role in a different way. Adam being gay and Jewish fits into the role perfectly. Now that doesn't mean he doesn't have to act as well ... but I'm sure it helps! And I'm sure he is singing from his heart with that beautiful voice of his. I wonder if there is any chance that Adam's version of the show gets filmed/streamed. I really don't know how successful a show has to be to get that opportunity. I guess they could look at the financials of Adam's live shows that have been streamed. |
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Post by marionm on Nov 3, 2024 15:30:15 GMT -5
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. You make a good point here. Eddie said he's not gay and approached the role in a different way. Adam being gay and Jewish fits into the role perfectly. Now that doesn't mean he doesn't have to act as well ... but I'm sure it helps! And I'm sure he is singing from his heart with that beautiful voice of his. I wonder if there is any chance that Adam's version of the show gets filmed/streamed. I really don't know how successful a show has to be to get that opportunity. I guess they could look at the financials of Adam's live shows that have been streamed. Waitress with Sarah Barreilles did quite well i feel Like... |
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