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LenLenWearsBlue
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Posted: Wed Jan 04, 2012 7:07 pm Post subject: Musicals |
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/not really sure if this is in the right place
Surely I can't be the only person here who likes musicals.
I've been into musicals since a very young age. My Mother started showing me silly little things like Cats and Guys and Dolls when I was rather young, and it kind of took off from there. Initially near-everything I liked was by Andrew Lloyd Webber, and although I still adore most of his work today - Cats and Phantom Of The Opera still hold a special place in my heart - I started exploring silly, cheesy things like Little Shop of Horrors and The Rocky Horror Picture Show, both of which I adore. In my early teen years, I branched out to more underground, "edgy" (see also: somewhat terrible) musicals, some of which I still like. For a long time my favourite musical has been Cabaret, I've seen a few film adaptions of it, but the the 1972 one made by Bob Fosse is my absolute favourite, Liza Minnelli in that film is my idol. I want to go see more live musicals.
So, do any of you guys have an interest in the performing arts? ;) |
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Rabukurafuto Exquisite Sovereign
Joined: 06 Jul 2010 Posts: 9695 Location: Shizuoka Town
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LenLenWearsBlue
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Posted: Wed Jan 04, 2012 7:50 pm Post subject: |
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Rabukurafuto wrote: | I like musicals (and too had been wondering exactly where to talk about that). I saw Hapsburg no Houken on television most recently. I quite liked that. |
I've never really looked into any musicals outside of Western/European culture, oddly enough. That trailer you sent me looked fascinating though, the costumes were simply gorgeous. I am, however, slightly familiar with the Takarazuka Revue. Is there anything you would recommend in particular? I'd like to start looking into musicals from other cultures. |
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Rabukurafuto Exquisite Sovereign
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LenLenWearsBlue
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Posted: Wed Jan 04, 2012 8:12 pm Post subject: |
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Ah, that sounds interesting. I'll definitely look into it, if I can find a version online which has English subtitles. Thank you for informing me. |
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Phil the Time Wizard Lolimaster 9001
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Posted: Wed Jan 04, 2012 8:29 pm Post subject: |
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I largely enjoy musical films. I'm probably not the most knowledgeable person on the subject, but I think they're typically pretty fun.
Haven't seen many stage productions of musicals though. Mostly just films and one or two High-school/college level productions. _________________
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LenLenWearsBlue
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Posted: Wed Jan 04, 2012 8:48 pm Post subject: |
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Phil the Time Wizard wrote: | I largely enjoy musical films. I'm probably not the most knowledgeable person on the subject, but I think they're typically pretty fun.
Haven't seen many stage productions of musicals though. Mostly just films and one or two High-school/college level productions. |
Huh, never would have put you down as the musical type, if I'm honest. Still, it's a very pleasant surprise to have more people to be able to discuss it with. I'm the same when it comes to mostly seeing films. A couple of my friends work with theatre troupes, so I've been to see their performances, but I want to go see a larger one at Her Majesty's Theatre. Me and my close friendship group have discussed going to see Andrew Lloyd Webber's Phantom Of The Opera some time, because it's a favourite of ours and we know a place that does discount tickets, but the plans haven't really taken off yet. :C I'll let you know how it is if we end up going, though. |
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Phil the Time Wizard Lolimaster 9001
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Posted: Wed Jan 04, 2012 8:52 pm Post subject: |
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Well, I'm not too extensively into them. Have only really seen so many. When I see them I usually enjoy it though. Guess you could say I have a sort of casual interest. _________________
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