Post by jo on Dec 11, 2018 15:07:18 GMT -5
*He says he has been singing and dancing daily for some time now - not just for relaxation but for professional work.
*He has done arena shows at least twice, in Australia. The first one was for The Boy from Oz ( where he sang some 20 songs and danced a lot) - he did about 20 shows or so if I recall right. In late 2015, he did another set of arena tours ( with the likes of the Rod Laver Stadium, where the Australian Tennis Open happens every January) for various cities in Australia. The show was basically Back on Broadway with some changes and the use of guests. By the way, I think the format will be something like BACK ON BROADWAY -- there are periods where he is chatting with the crowd or asking some crowd members to participate in the show. I doubt it will be all active dancing and strong singing ( such as when he sings something like "The Way You Look Tonight" to Deb - quite leisurely and interrupted by his photo galleries
)… In TBFO, he was onstage with strenuous numbers all the time and sang 20 songs with accompanying dance numbers. For a whole year ...and without any absences! That was why he was on vocal and physical rest when he was not on stage during the day/night. He said he lived like a monk
*He is used to the rigors of a Broadway show ( both TBFO and Back on Broadway were punishing on the body, vocal cords and dancing legs/feet included) - 8 shows a week, including two 2-performance days. I doubt that concert singing/dancing could be more difficult than the physical burden of being in a musical like TBFO or a variety show like Back on Broadway.
*On an aside, he is also used to the rigors of filming! I remember when he did the media tour for LOGAN, he just came from a full-day-and-overnight shoot for THE GREATEST SHOWMAN and hardly had any sleep. And his work for the Wolverine movies were also very hard on his body -- not just the preparation for the role. But the fight scenes choreography training and the actual action scenes themselves are physically difficult and are repeated many times. When he did Les Miserables, some songs took as many as 20 or so takes, until they are exhausted! So, his accumulated physical performing regimen in films and on stage will go a long way to prepare him for the rigors of a concert tour. I doubt that the likes of Ricky Martin ever had this kind of physical experience. One other thing - Hugh himself is athletic and has engaged his body in many sports. Maybe that has also helped to toughen his physical strength.
*On a spiritual level, his daily meditation will help him relax and feel hassle-free.
*True, this schedule seems more punishing and he is older. But maybe they are going to pace the show itself so Hugh will not carry the burden solely. Maybe a bit more dancing from his 30 or so backups? Maybe songs or acts from his guests. We don't know - I am sure he is aware of the demands on his body of this kind of performance and I am sure he has his doctors to advise him accordingly.
Let's hope for the best
Jo
*He has done arena shows at least twice, in Australia. The first one was for The Boy from Oz ( where he sang some 20 songs and danced a lot) - he did about 20 shows or so if I recall right. In late 2015, he did another set of arena tours ( with the likes of the Rod Laver Stadium, where the Australian Tennis Open happens every January) for various cities in Australia. The show was basically Back on Broadway with some changes and the use of guests. By the way, I think the format will be something like BACK ON BROADWAY -- there are periods where he is chatting with the crowd or asking some crowd members to participate in the show. I doubt it will be all active dancing and strong singing ( such as when he sings something like "The Way You Look Tonight" to Deb - quite leisurely and interrupted by his photo galleries
)… In TBFO, he was onstage with strenuous numbers all the time and sang 20 songs with accompanying dance numbers. For a whole year ...and without any absences! That was why he was on vocal and physical rest when he was not on stage during the day/night. He said he lived like a monk *He is used to the rigors of a Broadway show ( both TBFO and Back on Broadway were punishing on the body, vocal cords and dancing legs/feet included) - 8 shows a week, including two 2-performance days. I doubt that concert singing/dancing could be more difficult than the physical burden of being in a musical like TBFO or a variety show like Back on Broadway.
*On an aside, he is also used to the rigors of filming! I remember when he did the media tour for LOGAN, he just came from a full-day-and-overnight shoot for THE GREATEST SHOWMAN and hardly had any sleep. And his work for the Wolverine movies were also very hard on his body -- not just the preparation for the role. But the fight scenes choreography training and the actual action scenes themselves are physically difficult and are repeated many times. When he did Les Miserables, some songs took as many as 20 or so takes, until they are exhausted! So, his accumulated physical performing regimen in films and on stage will go a long way to prepare him for the rigors of a concert tour. I doubt that the likes of Ricky Martin ever had this kind of physical experience. One other thing - Hugh himself is athletic and has engaged his body in many sports. Maybe that has also helped to toughen his physical strength.
*On a spiritual level, his daily meditation will help him relax and feel hassle-free.
*True, this schedule seems more punishing and he is older. But maybe they are going to pace the show itself so Hugh will not carry the burden solely. Maybe a bit more dancing from his 30 or so backups? Maybe songs or acts from his guests. We don't know - I am sure he is aware of the demands on his body of this kind of performance and I am sure he has his doctors to advise him accordingly.
Let's hope for the best
Jo
