Post by One Girl In All The World on Jul 3, 2020 17:05:41 GMT -5
I'm on my second watch as we speak.
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My 8YO sat down with me and watched the entire first Act. She likes a lot of the music from me playing it in the car but I was surprised watching it held her attention that long. My 11YO didn't come anywhere near us lol.
I saw it twice on stage from nosebleeds (once on Broadway after the original cast left, and once at the Kennedy Center) and it is AMAZING how different it is to see the actors' expressions clearly. Daveed Diggs is probably the most astonishingly versatile actor in that show. I've seen one replacement do Lafayette reasonably well and one who did Jefferson justice, but Daveed just nailed both of them and made it look effortless. I felt out of breath at times while watching him rap!
“With sorrow—for this Court, but more, for the many millions of American women who have today lost a fundamental constitutional protection—we dissent,”
I saw it twice on stage from nosebleeds (once on Broadway after the original cast left, and once at the Kennedy Center) and it is AMAZING how different it is to see the actors' expressions clearly. Daveed Diggs is probably the most astonishingly versatile actor in that show. I've seen one replacement do Lafayette reasonably well and one who did Jefferson justice, but Daveed just nailed both of them and made it look effortless. I felt out of breath at times while watching him rap at times!
Yes, he and Jonathon Groff kind of stole the show for me. But my biggest surprise was that Leslie Odom was, for me, the best part of the whole thing.
E and I are going to watch it tomorrow. We saw it together at the Kennedy Center 2 years ago (he was 7), seats were pretty high up, so I'm excited to see it "close up"!
I’m a third of the way through and have cried for most of it. ITS SO GOOD!!!!
So far Phillipa Soo is my MVP, you know along with Lin and christopher and Daveed and ALL OF THEM!!!
Back soon (I know y’all care!)
OK so I cried through 75% of it and sobbed through most of the second act. It’s almost a good thing that I didn’t see it in the theatre because I would have made a fool of myself.
“With sorrow—for this Court, but more, for the many millions of American women who have today lost a fundamental constitutional protection—we dissent,”
Seeing it live is definitely no comparison to the recorded version, especially if you are a fan of super loud live music lol. When you see it live, you feel the songs in your body.
Really? Yeah we know ... but jeez just let us have this weekend.
ETA: CosmoWife 's quote was truncated here ... I just quoted the part I took issue with
“With sorrow—for this Court, but more, for the many millions of American women who have today lost a fundamental constitutional protection—we dissent,”
“With sorrow—for this Court, but more, for the many millions of American women who have today lost a fundamental constitutional protection—we dissent,”
Seeing it live is definitely no comparison to the recorded version, especially if you are a fan of super loud live music lol. When you see it live, you feel the songs in your body.
Really? Yeah we know ... but jeez just let us have this weekend.
If only I had $600+ to blow on theater tickets maybe I could have that kind of commentary. I’ll just be satisfied with my living room version for the time being.
Eh. I couldn’t walk away from cosmowife without some more comments ...
It's clear that many posters talked about their experience seeing this live, but the way that you, cosmowife started yours was just disheartening. It was undermining our experience. And as someone who is keenly aware of the difference, but is still crazy excited for the streaming version, it was a 'rub-in-the-face reminder that my experience (as awesome as it ended up being) was less than. I know it's less than. But damn it, I'm in it for a fun weekend. And no, your comment didn't change that, but it was bummer to read.
Some of us don’t have the privilege of seeing broadway musicals once, let alone multiple times at different locations. And spoiler alert I’m a high earner on the upper east coast.
Broadway is a bastion of privilege in many ways. There’s a reason why most profitable broadway shows don’t make ‘movie versions’. Broadway is an expensive risky business where investors are looking for the golden goose that they can milk for decades. And streaming cuts into that.
So yeah... seeing it live is better. But damn it’s nice that so many people will see this now ... especially at this dark time (and I don’t mean COVID) ... So just up your bass and volume and sob your heart out.
“With sorrow—for this Court, but more, for the many millions of American women who have today lost a fundamental constitutional protection—we dissent,”
Post by suburbanzookeeper on Jul 4, 2020 4:11:46 GMT -5
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We watched it this afternoon with DD (10) who watched the entire thing and DS (7) who only watched a bit, both know the soundtrack. I was so thrilled with the quality - we gave up our tickets with Covid so this was a nice taste until we can see it live, whenever that'll be again.
OK so I cried through 75% of it and sobbed through most of the second act. It’s almost a good thing that I didn’t see it in the theatre because I would have made a fool of myself.
I really want to watch it with DH this weekend but I know I will be the same way. He is going to think I am nuts.
I cried a fair bit when I saw it in Chicago but I went by myself so it wasn't an issue!
Eh. I couldn’t walk away from cosmowife without some more comments ...
It's clear that many posters talked about their experience seeing this live, but the way that you, cosmowife started yours was just disheartening. It was undermining our experience. And as someone who is keenly aware of the difference, but is still crazy excited for the streaming version, it was a 'rub-in-the-face reminder that my experience (as awesome as it ended up being) was less than. I know it's less than. But damn it, I'm in it for a fun weekend. And no, your comment didn't change that, but it was bummer to read.
Some of us don’t have the privilege of seeing broadway musicals once, let alone multiple times at different locations. And spoiler alert I’m a high earner on the upper east coast.
Broadway is a bastion of privilege in many ways. There’s a reason why most profitable broadway shows don’t make ‘movie versions’. Broadway is an expensive risky business where investors are looking for the golden goose that they can milk for decades. And streaming cuts into that.
So yeah... seeing it live is better. But damn it’s nice that so many people will see this now ... especially at this dark time (and I don’t mean COVID) ... So just up your bass and volume and sob your heart out.
I had my tv up so loud my H came down to see if I was ok. He tried to turn it down and I told him not to touch it. I saw it live and at home and they are both great experiences. It was hard to focus on just one thing when I saw it live. I was trying to capture it all. It was nice to just focus in on the one thing the director wanted you to see.
Post by amandakisser on Jul 4, 2020 8:48:09 GMT -5
I actually really REALLY enjoyed seeing it on tv vs. in the theatre. Seeing the actors' faces, having the camera focus on certain parts of the performance, and the ability to sing as loud as possible really helped me get into the show even more.
Yeah, seeing it in person is an "experience," but I actually don't think it was better - different, yes, but both were equally as thrilling.
I actually really REALLY enjoyed seeing it on tv vs. in the theatre. Seeing the actors' faces, having the camera focus on certain parts of the performance, and the ability to sing as loud as possible really helped me get into the show even more.
Yeah, seeing it in person is an "experience," but I actually don't think it was better - different, yes, but both were equally as thrilling.
When the movie started I shouted “wow we got really good seats!” 😂 If we’d been in the theater I’m sure we would have been in some pretty terrible back row where it would have been awersone but we wouldn’t have been able to see it nearly as well.
I realize that streaming on a paid app isn’t the pinnacle of accessibility, but it’s a lot more accessible than paying upward of $1000 for tickets, hotel, sitter...This was really the only way H and I were going to be able to watch Hamilton.
I had heard some of the music, but because I knew I would not have the opportunity to see it live (3-5 hours away plus $$$$ tickets, hotels, etc), I never really spent any effort to try and understand the hype.
We watched it last night and it was incredible. I’m so thankful that they made this available to a much wider audience! (Though still not everyone yet, as not everyone has the additional $ every month to pay for another streaming service.)
As far as live vs on TV, I think it’s a lot like comparing books and movies. They’re just different. Both have their advantages and disadvantages. As a first time viewer, I was thankful for the close-up shots to help understand the words. I think I would have missed a lot of it if I watched it from nosebleed seats in a theater.
Eh. I couldn’t walk away from cosmowife without some more comments ...
It's clear that many posters talked about their experience seeing this live, but the way that you, cosmowife started yours was just disheartening. It was undermining our experience. And as someone who is keenly aware of the difference, but is still crazy excited for the streaming version, it was a 'rub-in-the-face reminder that my experience (as awesome as it ended up being) was less than. I know it's less than. But damn it, I'm in it for a fun weekend. And no, your comment didn't change that, but it was bummer to read.
Some of us don’t have the privilege of seeing broadway musicals once, let alone multiple times at different locations. And spoiler alert I’m a high earner on the upper east coast.
Broadway is a bastion of privilege in many ways. There’s a reason why most profitable broadway shows don’t make ‘movie versions’. Broadway is an expensive risky business where investors are looking for the golden goose that they can milk for decades. And streaming cuts into that.
So yeah... seeing it live is better. But damn it’s nice that so many people will see this now ... especially at this dark time (and I don’t mean COVID) ... So just up your bass and volume and sob your heart out.
I had my tv up so loud my H came down to see if I was ok. He tried to turn it down and I told him not to touch it. I saw it live and at home and they are both great experiences. It was hard to focus on just one thing when I saw it live. I was trying to capture it all. It was nice to just focus in on the one thing the director wanted you to see.
I agree 100%. I really, truly enjoyed seeing the original cast, facial expressions, and being able to focus in on what's important while watching the recording. It was a totally different experience than seeing it live, but in a good way - it had positive aspects that the live experience didn't have.
Hopefully someday the prices on Hamilton will level off so that those who want to see it live, too, will have a chance. Theater has gotten SO expensive in general, though, that at this rate it's always going to be out of reach for many people. I think it's really wonderful that they decided to make it available on a streaming service - perhaps this will start a new trend and open up theater for more people.
Post by seeyalater52 on Jul 4, 2020 10:54:17 GMT -5
Also this was my first time watching and first time listening all the way through and I’ve just got to say it even though I’m pretty sure it’s flameful: Lin-Manuel Miranda is an absolute genius, the man behind it all, a once in a generation writer and composer, but he is not the strongest actor or singer in this cast and it really, really showed compared to his amazingly talented co-stars. His talents lie elsewhere obviously, and in abundance, but I found it a little distracting at times!
I had my tv up so loud my H came down to see if I was ok. He tried to turn it down and I told him not to touch it. I saw it live and at home and they are both great experiences. It was hard to focus on just one thing when I saw it live. I was trying to capture it all. It was nice to just focus in on the one thing the director wanted you to see.
I agree 100%. I really, truly enjoyed seeing the original cast, facial expressions, and being able to focus in on what's important while watching the recording. It was a totally different experience than seeing it live, but in a good way - it had positive aspects that the live experience didn't have.
Hopefully someday the prices on Hamilton will level off so that those who want to see it live, too, will have a chance. Theater has gotten SO expensive in general, though, that at this rate it's always going to be out of reach for many people. I think it's really wonderful that they decided to make it available on a streaming service - perhaps this will start a new trend and open up theater for more people.
There is already a date for when local/regional theaters and schools can start doing Hamilton. It's in the future but is out there. I imagine that year, every college will do Hamilton
Also this was my first time watching and first time listening all the way through and I’ve just got to say it even though I’m pretty sure it’s flameful: Lin-Manuel Miranda is an absolute genius, the man behind it all, a once in a generation writer and composer, but he is not the strongest actor or singer in this cast and it really, really showed compared to his amazingly talented co-stars. His talents lie elsewhere obviously, and in abundance, but I found it a little distracting at times!
I agree. He’s incredibly talented, and likely with most any other cast, it wouldn’t have been even noticed. But this cast is so phenomenally talented and his on-stage performance didn’t match it. I think that speaks 100% to the talent of the rest of the cast and not at all negative on him.
Really? Yeah we know ... but jeez just let us have this weekend.
If only I had $600+ to blow on theater tickets maybe I could have that kind of commentary. I’ll just be satisfied with my living room version for the time being.
Post by W.T.Faulkner on Jul 4, 2020 11:09:18 GMT -5
Daveed Diggs was a lightning bolt. Renee Elise Goldsberry singing “Satisfied” should be the new national anthem because the current one is trash. The FACIAL EXPRESSIONS ALONE (Groff, Soo at the end of “It’s Quiet Uptown”) are worth the year of Disney+ subscription payments. I knew it was going to be good but GOD DAMN. It was an experience.