MsMaxwell
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6/28/2006 10:54 AM
posted awhile ago
See it on stage, not film
I've only heard bad things about this movie...not that The Fantasticks
is bad, but because this was created to be a PLAY not a movie. Of
course, there are a lot of musicals that have been turned into movies,
and many of them have transferred just fine. But part of the magic of
this show is its constant Brechtian conceits (more difficult to do on
film, I think), references to the theatre world, and low-budget set.
Has anyone seen the movie as well as staged performance? I'd like to
hear some comparisons and contrasts.
For those interested, I'm playing the mute in Heritage Theatre Group's
production this summer. We run in a rep. schedule, so performances are
scattered about, but if you're interested, contact me and I'll get you
the dates. (Or post the confusing schedule here...just let me know.)
PS: Another turn-off for me is who plays Matt in the movie. It's the New Kid on the Stage, Joey McIntire.
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MsMaxwell
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6/28/2006 2:54 PM
posted awhile ago
See The Fantastics in Grand Rapids!
The Fantasticks is playing at Spectrum Theatre throughout the
summer. Shows are in the blackbox, which is on the second floor. (And
you'll be just several feet from the performers no matter where you
sit!)
Dates:
June 29 (opening)
July 7, 15, 23, 26, 27
August 4,5
All shows are at 8PM, except for Sundays, when they're at 3:00. Call
234.3358 to reserve your seats! (The blackbox only sits 50!)
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