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Post by jo on Nov 26, 2015 22:33:32 GMT -5
I think Mitchell is the dancer on Hugh's left, based on his avatar.
Hope we get to hear a clip of that number from GREATEST SHOWMAN.
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Post by jo on Nov 27, 2015 1:36:29 GMT -5
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Post by jo on Nov 27, 2015 6:57:08 GMT -5
By some stroke of luck, I was able to watch 4 Persicope live streams - but I had to download CHROME fast and make it my default browser.
I am thrilled to have been able to see Hugh introduce a song from his upcoming movie, THE GREATEST SHOWMAN ON EARTH. It is called THIS IS ME!
*The gist is that Barnum seems to have gone through a public disapproval of some sorts and he is trying to convince the public the kind of person he really is. Maybe it had something to do with some of his decisions as an impresario? Or could it have something to do with his supposed infatuation ( while being a married man) to the soprano Jenny Lind?
*The song is inspiring and uplifting. It is very much like a showstopper from musical theatre! Initially I had some reservations because Pasek and Paul sometimes sounded a bit more pop -- it seems it is their musical theatre roots which prevailed in writing this one ( I am assuming this is from them). It almost sounds like the invigorating and inspiring singing by a charismatic preacher in a religious revival tent!
*I think it suits Hugh's voice and singing style a lot!
*Love it!
I also saw the Les Mis segment.
*Hugh sang THE SOLILOQUY. This is a hard song to contextualize in a concert. So, what they did is to show the movie sequence directly on the big screen. It starts with when Valjean was caught to the time that the Bishop tells him " I have saved your soul for God". Hugh sings it in a very solemn, poignant, and also defiant manner ( of course not as fully dramatic as the movie, as that had the advantage of closeups, costumes, and the right setting, not a concert hall)...and I think his tears come close when he sings that he is a broken man ("beneath the lash, upon the rack"). At that point, I feel again the injustice that the Oscar voters did to him -- this role and his portrayal deserved that statuette! See -- the movie is still being talked about and has inspired a few revivals of the show in some areas!
*I Dreamed A Dream was sung also very hauntingly!
*One Day More was of course the inspirational piece from the movie -- this time, it was complete with a full rebel force and the red flags on a concert stage led by Valjean!
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Post by jo on Nov 27, 2015 8:22:53 GMT -5
A few things picked up from his chitchat/sequences from the show --
*He is filming Wolverine in the New Year.
*He loses a lot of weight when he does this kind of project. I guess that makes the re-building of muscle for WOLVERINE 3 a lot more difficult.
*The reason why he looked a bit fat in his sparkly slate grey shirt/jacket was because he had two shirts underneath ( the White with red to sing most of the Peter Allen songs with...and the Red with silver pineapples for Rio) and I suspect he might also be wearing an absorbent undershirt ( like he wore for Back on Broadway).
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Post by JH4HJ on Nov 27, 2015 12:51:05 GMT -5
I never cease to be amazed when I see "Hugh Jackman sings??? Who knew?" in the comments section.  Thanks again for all the links to video clips, Jo! |
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Post by jo on Nov 27, 2015 15:30:40 GMT -5
One Day More now on YouTube ( clip taken from the floor of RLA, which is different from the Periscope stream)--
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Post by chessie on Nov 27, 2015 16:16:09 GMT -5
Jo,
Thanks so much for these links! I can't seem to get anything else done, but who cares?
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Post by jo on Nov 27, 2015 20:02:28 GMT -5
LOL - I think I was a bit more excited and flustered ( compared to when I was sitting before the curtain rose on Back on Broadway) - well, almost -- when I realized that these clips were totally unexpected! And so soon  |
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Post by jo on Nov 27, 2015 20:03:33 GMT -5
 I couldn't reprint Hugh's actual tweet ( computer problems) -- but he is here with Aussie Olympic gold medalist ( when Sydney hosted the Olympics in 2000) Cathy Freeman ( on his right). I do remember that Cathy was the featured athlete for the Opening ceremonies then, if I am not mistaken. Twitter exchange between Hugh and Cathy -- twitter.com/CathyFreeman |
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Post by ocjackie on Nov 28, 2015 4:58:47 GMT -5
No one mentioned the last song last night. His "once Before I go" started off hysterically. He forgot the first part, had to restart it 3 times and had the audience in stitches. What a fantastic improviser and showmen!!! And during one number last night, he had a fly on stage that just wouldn't leave him alone, but again, took it to the level of pure entertainment!!! What a great evening!!! How could someone not rate it a 5/5 stars? I just don't understand, but again I'm prejudiced.
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Post by jo on Nov 28, 2015 5:57:00 GMT -5
Lol- I saw a tweet which said he flubbed his lines 3 times -- that must have been it Here's the tweet -- twitter.com/Kater27Thanks, Jackie, for sharing sidelights from the show! Hoping for a full report when you are rested from all the excitement  Jo |
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Post by jo on Nov 28, 2015 6:47:53 GMT -5
Another special message on the programme --  On a Playbill, one can read messages of gratitude and affection from featured actors and the creatives. Hugh expresses his sentiments in a more profound way! Jo |
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Post by jo on Nov 28, 2015 20:17:52 GMT -5
Broadwayworld has uploaded the unofficial clip of THIS IS ME, from Greatest Showman on Earth. www.broadwayworld.com/article/STAGE-TUBE-Hugh-Jackman-Sings-THE-GREATEST-SHOWMAN-ON-EARTH-Song-on-Tour-20151128Will it also upload the other replays from the same source (Katch/TIFF), such as : *the Les Miserables segment *the TBFO segment *the movie musicals medley *the opening sequence which includes I WON'T DANCE ( in case some have forgotten - the medley was written by John LaChiusa for Hugh when Hugh performed at WynnLasVegas in another one-man show...and was later performed again for the 2005 TONYs) *the finale which includes Once Before I Go Maybe Hugh should now seriously consider releasing a filmed performance of one of the shows? The camera has been capturing the show for his arena audience -- can this be used for transfer to a DVD/BluRay release? Jo |
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Post by ocjackie on Nov 28, 2015 22:02:17 GMT -5
We (my son and I) have videos of Once Before I Go and Over the Rainbow. We also got another part and I can't remember which it was. I will have to wait to post. We're planning on getting more in Brisbane. I just wish they would make a CD for sale so we could all have the entire show. Our seats were 3rd row center for this performance. Next, they are the 2nd row center next to the catwalk, and if he does the same thing in each show, I may get a hand extended to me. One can wish. He had to ask the woman to take it at the show I attended. I was under the flag for I Still Call Australia Home so I lost that effect. The show was fantastic. He does some on the catwalk, but I think most was done on the stage. It really was a wonderful evening. And even though we rented a car here, we took Uber (my first time ever to the arena) and they were also great. They made what could have been a disaster with transportation, so much easier. I recommend them highly.
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Post by jo on Nov 28, 2015 23:13:29 GMT -5
Great! I am green-eyed with envy, Jackie! Please take a video of his two new songs ( Forever for You, which is the first song he sings, and This Is Me from Greatest Showman) if you can! And if you also can -- the two Soliloquys ( Carousel and Les Miserables). Enjoy the show in Brisbane...and the rest of your trip in Oz  Jo |
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Post by hughmanity on Nov 29, 2015 0:57:47 GMT -5
Beautiful as ever.
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Post by carouselkathy on Nov 29, 2015 15:03:34 GMT -5
No one mentioned the last song last night. His "once Before I go" started off hysterically. He forgot the first part, had to restart it 3 times and had the audience in stitches. What a fantastic improviser and showmen!!! And during one number last night, he had a fly on stage that just wouldn't leave him alone, but again, took it to the level of pure entertainment!!! What a great evening!!! How could someone not rate it a 5/5 stars? I just don't understand, but again I'm prejudiced. It must have been a girl fly. <giggle*> |
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Post by jo on Nov 29, 2015 18:26:26 GMT -5
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Post by jo on Nov 30, 2015 0:00:37 GMT -5
Hugh was recently interviewed (early November) in connection with the Hong Kong launch of new Montblanc watches. He was asked about the possibility of bringing his one-man show to the region -- and he said he will consider bringing it to Asia!! How about Manila or Hong Kong or Singapore ... In that order?!!
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