07-06-2020, 06:34 PM
Ninja-ed it. So fun to see it again with that cast. The original was harder, edgier, and fresher. By the time it hit the road, it had changed - different cast, lighter tone, more humor. The King and Peggy get more laughs by that time. And of course, Miranda takes it up a notch. Plus you can see the facial expressions, which is really cool. No way you can see the choreo however because the cameras are focused on those close ups. The choreo is super complex with the rotating ring stage. The timing of many of the moves is just incredible.
It's also interesting to think of how this presidency has changed it. Some lines like 'Immigrants getting it done' and 'Quid Pro Quo' have more impact now. They are lost in this earlier production.
Stacy, who has read the book, added running commentary, along with notes about what she's read about the production. It was allegedly filmed over two live performances and two days of reshoots with no audience.
Isa was with the tour. She was the youngest cast member, getting cast at 19.
It's also interesting to think of how this presidency has changed it. Some lines like 'Immigrants getting it done' and 'Quid Pro Quo' have more impact now. They are lost in this earlier production.
Stacy, who has read the book, added running commentary, along with notes about what she's read about the production. It was allegedly filmed over two live performances and two days of reshoots with no audience.
Isa was with the tour. She was the youngest cast member, getting cast at 19.
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