Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Hi folks, If anyone wants to hear one of the songs from the new production in DAK, check out this workshop version of the song: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5QAn7qFo00" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v =i5QAn7qFo00</a> Sadly, I didn't know what I was expecting, but this seemed an almost cliche Broadway number. Let's hope the visuals are better!
Originally Posted By Kane22 I hope so too but I do think Nemo is getting a whole new push with tons of money Disney is pouring to make all these Nemo attractions in all these Disney parks. Who knows how long this show would last because before this there was Tarzan Rocks which was around for a number of times & Jungle Book which was out of the picture in a couple of months.
Originally Posted By TMICHAEL I agree that it was a rather average little song but I realize that Disneys' in park musicals are playing to the lowest common denominator....kids. Heck, even Disney Theatrical on B-way sucks. "der Glockner von Notre Dame" should have been brought over from Berlin in its entirety...PERIOD! I'm really kicking myself for not getting over there to see it before it closed.
Originally Posted By WDWs Future As a fan of the late Tarzan Rocks, I was sad to see it go..but I am really looking forward to this show. I actually really liked the setup and treatment of this song. I think it fits the movie very well so far and the voices match up pretty well. And for one day of rehearsal (as said in the video) I would say it can only go up from there. I think it's difficult to gauge what the songs should sound like since there wasn’t anything but mainly instrumental pieces in the film..unlike in other animated productions. Can't wait to see this for myself!
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Oh, I am not faulting the way is was performed. It's just after spending my youth in theatres (both helping my Dad and performing in a number of shows myself), having seen so many musicals, this one seemed to have every Broadway cliche. I suppose I was hoping for something a little different. I don't think it's bad, but I don't also think it's great. But I will hold final judgement until I see the show finished.
Originally Posted By FerretAfros I can definately tell that it was done by the Avenue Q folks. Both have that cheery quality to them, but this actually seems to be sincere. I think the show will do well, and I'm looking foreward to seeing what the sets and costumes look like.
Originally Posted By danyoung >I don't think it's bad, but I don't also think it's great.< And I got all verklempt listening to the young lady sing. Yeah, it's standard Broadway. But then I don't get to see a whole lot of that here in Dallas.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo I understand that Dan. I used to be like that,but after spending some much time in the West End and Edinburgh Festival, I hardened a bit. That said,the Lion King musical still gets me everytime, as does the new Tarzan score. This one - uh, I'll wait to see it until I pass final judgement.
Originally Posted By leemac <<I can definately tell that it was done by the Avenue Q folks.>> Without being too pedantic it is by 50% of the Avenue Q team (Robert Lopez) and his wife.
Originally Posted By dennis-in-ct I liked it - a lot. It's about time WDW gets something to replace HUNCHBACK. Bravo and thank you Disney for doing this show. THE FESTIVAL OF THE LION KING is good - but it is basically a pep rally. This NEMO show really comes off as theater. I can't wait !!! WHOO HOO !!!
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo "Have you seen Mary Poppins Dave? Thoughts?" Yes I have. Again, there are lots of things I like about MP, especially Burt on the ceiling, but I suppose I was hoping for a stage version of the movie - which MP is not.
Originally Posted By danyoung >THE FESTIVAL OF THE LION KING is good - but it is basically a pep rally. This NEMO show really comes off as theater.< Let's just hope they don't put in a section where the characters divide the audience into sections and make us all do fish sounds . . .
Originally Posted By Disneymom443 I can't wait to take my son. Nemo is one of his fav. movies. And he just loves music, it think it will be great.
Originally Posted By dennis-in-ct <<Let's just hope they don't put in a section where the characters divide the audience into sections and make us all do fish sounds . . .>> lol ... EXACTLY! ... Same goes for that awful BLOCK PARTY BASH mess. "Yeah for *our* side" and here is a cardboard sign telling me to cheer. If the show is good, I will develop excitement and enthusiasm on my own. TAPESTRY of NATIONS and EUREKA! are classic examples of entertainment that offers smart, unique, engaging moments and got me going BECAUSE they was so well done. BLOCK PARTY is an insult. I can't wait for NEMO!!
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 "Have you seen Mary Poppins Dave? Thoughts?" <<Yes I have. Again, there are lots of things I like about MP, especially Burt on the ceiling, but I suppose I was hoping for a stage version of the movie - which MP is not. >> I'll agree that the stage version of Poppins isn't simply the movie on stage ala Beauty and the Beast. But there have been few stage shows that have given me the pure joy and exileration that MP did. In three weeks of traveling through Europe, it's in my top 3 vacation experiences ... and remember, I'm not 'Disney's typical guest.'
Originally Posted By irishfan >>But there have been few stage shows that have given me the pure joy and exileration that MP did.<< My thoughts exactly.
