New York New York New York, New York town, a helluva.
The Bronx is up, but the Battery's down.
The people ride in a hole in the groun '.
New York, New York!
Detailed:
Wednesday, 12/28/2005:
A 30-hour day. In the morning there was snow
to better Inger station and from there to Frankfurt. United Airlines brought us to Washington to New York where the first game it was as much musical posters seen. Finally
we arrived at our hotel. The "New Yorker" is an old hotel from the 30s (the Jazz Era) in the Art Deco style. When you walk through the brazen doors to get into the two-storey entrance hall with its fluted, surmounted by Corinthian pilasters, the large gallery and the large ornate chandeliers coffered ceiling. An impressive first impression! From the entrance on the right there were two gift shops and the restaurant "Vinard. On the left there was the Cafe New Yorker "and" Tick Tock Diner. A nice dinner at the age of Art Deco style. The first breakfast there was so good that we started every morning there have. Bagel and omelette with American cheese were particularly high in the course but also the specialty burgers and sweet potato fries were divine!
Thursday, 29/12/2005:
Even at home we looked at the special fixtures for the week around New Year and with current offers (Lottery, Rush and Standing Room polices) matched and so put together our schedule.
the plan, following it then went to the Nederlander Theater for the Lottery for Rent. Two and a half hours before the performance starts to be here always giving away tickets for the first two rows, which are to have when you win for about $ 25. Unfortunately we had no luck because the have about 30 cards applied for over 200 people ...
Disappointed, we decided (as it is for the period were no regular cards), our plan to switch to the frustration of shopping and move on. So that we not repeat such a thing as happened with Rent and we decided to see everything we wanted to buy cheap tickets in advance. So we spent the afternoon in order to go from theater to theater and go wild on it to book up to our new schedule was safe. We bought tickets for "Avenue Q", "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels," "Phantom of the Opera do" and "The Producers". Sweeney Todd was sold out already, but here we had the next morning, the chance of standing room tickets. For Woman in White are still the cards were not available at the box office it was in the lower categories anymore. Therefore, we asked ourselves out there on the line for TKTS. The, however, went several times to the booths around and a half times opposite the building. So the chances were even more poorly. So we decided to also go on the safe side and buy it second price group ... That was then, at least, the evening also saved.
Tired of the excessive shopping, we made then first break in the hotel before we went to the theater. On the way we did with "PAX" intermediate station for a little something to eat.
The Marquis Theatre is at the Marriot Hotel Complex accommodated. It is one of the newer Broadway theaters from the 1980s. The lobby on two levels is very generous, because it is also simultaneously the access area to a large number of conference rooms was. The lobby was accessed by several escalators or some high-speed glass elevators. The room was a modern Einrang theater with sharply rising tiers. Of course no one could see bad, but the distance was larger or smaller, a feature that many (even older) Broadway theaters have in common.
The stage of "The Woman in White" has no curtain. One view upon entering the room on a curved white wall, on which the image a turn-of-the-century game room was projected. It was immediately aroused associations with an old film reel. And really, when the play began, the projection modified so that it actually looked like you would see through the slits of such a drum (actually missing is the logo of Constantin Film).
I projected stage sets may actually not at all (especially when people suddenly go through walls) but the set also provided plenty of thrills. I must admit, THAT was the first set that I've seen where you can write a "Motion Sickness-Effect"! If the projections start in one direction and then another to turn up, the soil turns but in the other direction, then one can be a bit queasy.
The piece is perhaps far from Webber's best work but certainly still worth a visit. In my opinion, simply to repeat sic many elements often develop without any real tension. In addition, the role of Count Fusco is designed so that it stands out more by cheap gags than by dramatic contour. This could be the role certainly very interesting if it had been created fundamentally different. In the popular imagination was playing the role of Norman Large, which actually is Michael Ball. All other roles were played by the first cast, which is in New York almost the rule. I have not assumed that Maria Friedman at the moment plays (Given their state of health), but I have great pleasure to see them again. It has noted her anything and I can not imagine that there may be a more impressive given Marion Holcombe. Madness. In "All for Laura" It was cold shivers down my spine! Before you
margins is certainly not in New York. We've got the same shown on the first evening. In the second act for a moment one wondered why the same clock for the fifth time will be played without that on stage doing what, for the conductor on the phone but excited. Finally, the idea about five minutes was interrupted. Then however it continued to play without any problems.
After the show we have taken Michael Lewis, who plays for Woman in White in the ensemble and Walter Wright Hard covert. And he told of his next projects, which are not yet quite officially, and gave us the Council, we have New Year's Eve from Times Square to keep away. We had that been so before and after us was also advised by other people.
Friday, 30/12/2005:
After breakfast we made our way to the Eugene O'Neill Theatre to standing room for Sweeney Todd to organize. We were there very early and therefore had a while outside in the cold, but it was we are also the first who got standing room for the evening performance.
lunch we went to "The Producers". The musical is very entertaining and well made. A great parody of the traditional Broadway style. The enormous hype that has been made to the musical is absolutely incomprehensible.
from the cast stood out Hunter Foster as Leo Bloom Accountants forth. The brother of Sutton Foster (Jo in "Little Women" and "Modern Millie") was probably as Seymour in "Little Shop of Horrors revival of the ideal candidate.
Bill Nolte as Franz Liebkind Nazi exile impressed by almost comprehensible German (One wonders if one views the American Phonetic look).
I was very skeptical, but the piece did with a big smile and really leave a lot of good tunes in your head.
The music is a great tribute to the "good old time Broadway" and the story a great satire on just this.
The Grand Opening number "Opening Night" i could have almost in "Kiss Me Kate" as the "other side" from "Another Openin ', Another Show." WHILE Kiss me Kate shows premiere mood backstage you can see here the closing night audience and staff there who are celebrating the latest flop from Max Bialistock.
short to action: accountants Leo Bloom notes that under certain circumstances, a flop can bring in a producer more than a success - if not quite legal. So Max and Leo embark on the search for the worst piece of horrific director and actor grottig for their production. Unfortunately, the piece will be a great success and the two walk in the prison, what their career will not hurt, however. Happy ending is guaranteed (as it should in a Broadway show be any different)
"The King of Broadway" sounds like the howling solo violin much like Fiddler on the Roof (without copying) and "That Face" could be installed without problems in My Fair Lady. As good Mel Brooks meets with his songs, the style of classic Broadway success!
Unlike 42nd Street, I never imagined the scenes between the songs do not wished away. The jokes were for typical Mel Brooks, partially borderline, but often (not always) used in intelligent than some other comedy. Overall, comes across most clearly the satire on Broadway rather than the spoof of Germans, gays, old people, etc. .. the decorations are more that are so exaggerated that it is actually likely to feel offended at any time because it 's just too caricatured. went
dinner we have to Sweeney Todd. A very impressive performance! The musical by Sondheim was subjected to a sharp tightening of director Doyle. The Ensemble was reduced to 10 performers playing in addition to their roles and an ensemble and orchestra! How to Play Broadway star Patty LuPone not only the role of Mrs.Lovett but also ensemble, tuba, triangle and xylophone. The stage was a wooden room with a door and a shelf stacked high on the props. There were chairs for the performers and a black, plain coffin on two wooden trestles. The scene changes everything was just changed a little. The coffin lid was used here also sometimes as a door. All the actors were all the time on stage. White coats gave rise to the final pressure, it was in a hospital or a psychatrichen institution. The Impression is reinforced by Tobias' hospital pajamas. Sweeney looks very modern but also timeless in with his black leather jacket, black tie, black trousers and white shirt. The reduction in the staging is what makes it so great. The small cast is sharp out every nuance in Sondheim's score. Subtleties that are obscured by a large orchestra to come out here clearly and give the whole a very clear outline. The same applies to the game. The unusual cast of Pirelli with a woman you accept after a few moments. This Sweeney Todd shows in its concrete form a close relationship to the works of Brecht and Weill.
Who does not know what it is in "Sweeney Todd is "still gets a strong summary of the complex action: a barber returns from exile back to London to exact revenge on Judge Turpin, who wrongly convicted him then to get his wife. About the pie bakery of Mrs. Lovett, he sets up his barber salon, where he "practices" until there is no doubt that the murder of Judge Turpin not fail. The bodies of land in the bakery of Mrs. Lovett, and are there processed into pies.
Saturday, 31/12/2005:
For New Year we have reserved the highlight of our New York stay. Tickets to Wicked, we have already ordered in Germany, which did was not so simple ... but that's another story.
going at 10 clock in the morning we went with "Behind the Emerald Curtain", a tour of Wicked Museum and a film screening with cast members of Wicked. The subsequent question time was particularly interesting. Then we have to
seventh (!) Attempts at the Wicked Lottery for Tommy to get another card. Unfortunately, again without success. So it was obviously a good decision making reservations at home. The seats were absolutely fantastic. A little further away but not too far. The floor rose well and the gap was to be just right to kill not the same of everything. You have to see Wicked often and can always still not see every detail.
The show was really perfect, except for Fiyero. David Ayers was really bad! How can someone like him get a role on Broadway? Sorry, but could not really sing! There was nothing. He has not played poorly, but overall it was once only a tone that seemed to me known from the CD - that must have been an oversight.
Rue McClanahan (known as Blanche in "Golden Girls") played Madame Morrible. At first I found their mannerisms when speaking very exaggerated, but it improved throughout the piece. Shoshana Bean interpreted the role of Elphaba Idina Menzel significantly different than on the CD but with just the powerful voice as its predecessor. The same can be said about Megan Hilty. Your Glinda was much more sympathetic than I have imagined the role of the CD forth. There were even recognize parallels to Amneris in "Aida." The change from "T" for the responsible ruler and the triangular relationship was similar.
The Wizard of Oz was played in this performance by Sean McCourt. He was first cast at the premiere for Elphaba's father and played in the meantime Batboy. His wizard was much clearer than it did on the CD. His songs "Sentimental Man and Wondeful were not pure numbers but gave the show character actually contour. Visually, too, seemed not so much like a wizard fairy tale, what with his Predecessors certainly the case, you judge it by the pictures ... It was interesting similarity between the Wizard and Ephabas father. A nice
Silvestergag: Elphaba had applause at the conclusion of a 2006-glasses on and came up with Glinda Tröööte (there's a name for it?)
After Wicked we fought our way a few blocks from the south.
The walk to the Imperial Theatre proved more difficult than expected because the police have erected roadblocks in the direction of Ties Square that no one goes unchecked in the District. In the 45th They passed only with a valid ticket to the theater. It's just not easy to get to Times Square New Year's Eve, but who wants that. At each junction four by four police officers were at the Time Square and shooters were stationed on rooftops. We did not celebrate anyway before it and also us at any of them discouraged. We just wanted to come to our theater ...
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels was again one of the easier Broadway comedies, but I liked even better than The Producers. Two crooks are placed from its target your back. Unfortunately, Norbert Leo Butz played that night, but his cover Jason Gillman was also open to be desired. Perfect as expected, were John Lithgow, Joanna Gleason, Sherie Rene Scott and Gregory Jbara. All names that we could also have been heard here in Germany!
The stage had seemed very nice details but never excessive. The atmosphere of the French Riviera came across very well. Interesting was the double revolving stage. On the large turntable was a recessed second, smaller, but not in the middle but slightly to the side so oval turns or shifts are possible.
The story about two gangsters who are trying to get rich in money and women are finally set himself on a woman onto the cross was very amusing and was accompanied by very peppy music. The main roles formed a unique contrast. One elegant bon vivant, the other rude and shameless. Sherry Renee Scott completed the trio hearted as lively However, the person has a sly old ears.
With only about two hours, until midnight, we got the whole ensemble to the final applause still "Auld Long Syne" as a bonus!
the new millennium, we then have with the families together in the 32nd Floor of the Ramada New Yorker celebrated with a view of Times Square on TV and champagne from plastic cups, we bummed at the Hotel J
Sunday:
Sunday we have separated us:
Anja: I love you, you're perfect, now change
Alex: Tour of Empire State Building, Ground Zero, World Financial Center, Battery Part, Pier 17th
evening together again: try "RENT" to see the movies - only in a movie theater the film was sold out. Rent us just do not want ...
Monday, 01/01/2006:
In the rain goes to the UN, send postcards and tour of Konfezenztraktes. Subsequently, detailed book shopping at Barnes & Nobles and tour of Bloomingdale's, etc ... Lipstick
evening with the parents together, "Phantom of the Opera" at the Majestic. Great Phantom! Christine and Raoul ok, but there have been better.
The chandelier hung directly over the front rows and was particularly slow here ... Some things are here for the first time I noticed. Is it only here or is it just me, never before noticed this?
The eyes of the statues lit by the scenes of the phantom in hiding on the roof of the opera we see the lighted windows of surrounding buildings.
at the auction are also people behind the curtains.
What we have here is rare we get to experience again. The first sight of the fancy-stairs got applause!
Tuesday, 2/1/2006:
One of the highlights: Avenue Q - Sesame Street for adults with themes like "The Internet is for Porn", "Everyone's a little bit racist" or "Mixed Tape." Also of interest: What happens when you throw a penny from the Empire State Building * gg *
The Avenue Q is a road on the outskirts of New York where you live, if it is too expensive elsewhere. Princeton rented an apartment here and looking for the meaning of life. He meets Kate, the monster next door, to know (and love) but to the happy ending is there anything out. Since there are the bar singer Lucy, the conservative, secretly (but obviously) gay Rod and his heterosexual tenants, the neighbors Garry Coleman (known from TV), Christmas Eve and Brian. (The last three people, the first dolls such as the Muppets - only better * g *)
Other notable things in New York: Broadway
Chanel: A transmitter, which shows in loop excerpts and interviews on current Broadway shows. Including: Phantom, Jersey Boys, Mamma Mia, Spelling Bee, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Avenue Q, ...
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