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PrintableBCorgman said: RipHer2Shreds said: I've heard about this for some time now, and I can't believe they even attempted to make it into a play, much less a musical. Both the book and the movie work, because they are not contained within a small time period or place. The movie and book are sprawling works. I would think it damn near impossible to get the emotional impact of Celie and Nettie's spiritual growth through their maturing and TRAVELS in a stage set. That was half the impact of the previous works. which is why it was painful to watch. 2 of the most incredible works of their medium, but put into a third, it falls apart.   It's happened before - Stephen King's Carrie was a great book and film...big flop of a Broadway production. | |
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BCorgman said: RipHer2Shreds said: I've heard about this for some time now, and I can't believe they even attempted to make it into a play, much less a musical. Both the book and the movie work, because they are not contained within a small time period or place. The movie and book are sprawling works. I would think it damn near impossible to get the emotional impact of Celie and Nettie's spiritual growth through their maturing and TRAVELS in a stage set. That was half the impact of the previous works. which is why it was painful to watch. 2 of the most incredible works of their medium, but put into a third, it falls apart. Co- RIP, mom. I will forever miss and love you. | |
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RipHer2Shreds said: BCorgman said: which is why it was painful to watch. 2 of the most incredible works of their medium, but put into a third, it falls apart. It's happened before - Stephen King's Carrie was a great book and film...big flop of a Broadway production.i would give ANYTHING to be able to go back in time and see that show during the 3 days it was open. it is the stuff of legends | |
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BCorgman said: psychodelicide said: This convinces me NOT to go see "The Color Purple". Thanks to both of you for your input.  word here in town is they are fixing it before the show officially opens dec 1, and we will go back, praying it will be right when it opens, but i doubt it will be Let's hope they get it fixed. RIP, mom. I will forever miss and love you. | |
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psychodelicide said: Zelaira said: I saw MADONNA on BROADWAY, AL PACINO. I tried to see Farah but she got Sick and LIZA also. Saw STING. NY has ALOT of PLAYS... I saw BENT but ALAS NOT WITH GERE. SAW M BUTTERFLY .... I Forgot everything I have seen ALOT...
I've always wanted to see "Phantom of the Opera" (the play). I went to see the movie version if it last year (it was good), but I'm dying to see the play so that I can compare the two. I think the play was better than the movie,Somehow it was more mystical,otherworldly than the movie IMO.I really love live theater too. "Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind"-Dr Seuss
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