Le monde des musicals

Version 1

Closer than ever (1995-02-Bridewell Theatre-London)

Type de série: Revival
Théâtre: Bridewell Theatre (Londres - Angleterre)
Durée : 3 semaines
Nombre :
Première Preview : Sunday 05 February 1995
Première : Thursday 09 February 1995
Dernière : Saturday 04 March 1995
Mise en scène : Clive Paget •
Chorégraphie :
Producteur :
Avec : Lyanna Iveson, Vicky Simmonds, Richard Tremblay, Clive Paget

Version 2

Floyd Collins (1999-07-Bridewell Theatre-London)

Type de série: Original London
Théâtre: Bridewell Theatre (Londres - Angleterre)
Durée : 2 semaines
Nombre :
Première Preview : Tuesday 13 July 1999
Première : Tuesday 13 July 1999
Dernière : Saturday 31 July 1999
Mise en scène : Clive Paget •
Chorégraphie : Caroline Salem •
Producteur :
Avec : Nigel Richards (Floyd Collins), Anna Francolini (Nellie Collins), Craig Purnell (Homer Collins), Jeremy David (Sheets Miller), Derek Bell (H.T. Carmichael), Philip Wrigley, Colin Hill, Scott Fleming, Ian Burford, Jill Martin
Commentaires : Originally a 1996 off-Broadway production, this show won several awards. Adam Guettel is the son of Mary Rodgers, and the grandson of composer Richard Rodgers. His music and lyrics for this show were much praised, with its style drawn from bluegrass, American folk and classical chorales and scored for an eight-piece band including harmonica, banjo and acoustic guitar.

Version 3

Marry me a little (1996-12-Bridewell Theatre-London)

Type de série: Revival
Théâtre: Bridewell Theatre (Londres - Angleterre)
Durée : 3 semaines
Nombre :
Première Preview : Monday 16 December 1996
Première : Monday 16 December 1996
Dernière : Saturday 11 January 1997
Mise en scène : Clive Paget •
Chorégraphie : Louise Davidson •
Producteur :
Avec : Clive Carter, Rebecca Front
Commentaires : This is a compilation of Sondheim songs, most of them intended for, but cut from, other shows. They have been spun into a story of sorts, where a man and a woman are each alone in their respective apartments on Saturday night. They sing of loneliness and longing, although there is a glimmer of hope in the air. Finally, however, as the last song says: “It Wasn’t Meant to Happen”. Generally regarded as a treat for Sondheim lovers, but one critic acidly pointed out “this slight revue proves only that Sondheim knows which songs to dump”.

Version 4

Saturday Night (1997-12-Bridewell Theatre-Londres)

Type de série: Original
Théâtre: Bridewell Theatre (Londres - Angleterre)
Durée : 1 mois 1 semaine
Nombre : 38 représentations
Première Preview : Thursday 11 December 1997
Première : Wednesday 17 December 1997
Dernière : Saturday 24 January 1998
Mise en scène : Carol Metcalfe • Clive Paget •
Chorégraphie :
Producteur :
Avec : Cast: Sam Newman (Gene), Anna Francolini (Helen), Jeremy David (Artie), Simon Greiff (Ray), Mark Haddigan (Hank), James Millard (Bobby), Maurice Yeoman (Dino), Tracie Bennett (Celeste), Ashleigh Sendin (Mildred), Gavin Lee (Fantasy Man / Male Vocalist / Clune), Rae Baker (Fantasy Woman / Miss Fletcher / Florence / Usherette / Dakota Doran / Female Vocalist), Paul Brereton (Police Lieutenant / Fantasy Butler)
Commentaires : This was planned for Sondheim’s Broadway debut in the early 1950s, but prior to the opening Lemuel Ayers, the producer, suddenly died from leukaemia. His widow decided to abandon the project and refused to release the rights to anyone else. The show remained unproduced for more than 40 years. In 1995 permission was granted for a group of students at Birmingham University to present a concert version, and this led to Sondheim allowing the Bridewell to stage this world premiere - a production of enormous interest to critics, performers and musical enthusiasts alike. It was well received.

Version 5

Songs for a New World (2001-08-Bridewell Theatre-London)

Type de série: Original London
Théâtre: Bridewell Theatre (Londres - Angleterre)
Durée : 1 mois
Nombre :
Première Preview : Monday 13 August 2001
Première : Monday 13 August 2001
Dernière : Saturday 15 September 2001
Mise en scène : Clive Paget •
Chorégraphie : Sam Spencer-Lane •
Producteur :
Avec : Craig Purnell, Sarah Redmond, Nigel Richards, Golda Rosheuvel
Commentaires : The original off-Broadway production ran for just 28 performances in 1995, but thereafter it was much revived at smaller theatres and college venues in spite of its vocally demanding score. The music encompasses a wide range of styles, including pop, gospel, jazz and classical music.