1. Do you like musicals? Why (not)?
Yes. A lot
Because they make me happy (even the sad ones). They connect with me in a way that non-musical shows just don't. I love the way the music and lyrics can interact with and complement the story. And singing certain key lines is so much more expressive than merely speaking them. 2. Do you like opera? Why (not)?
I have only ever seen La Boheme, which I enjoyed, but I do like listening to music from them. It's pretty.
3. What's your favorite musical?
I really don't know if I can pick just one
I guess whichever one I've just seen?No? Okay fine. Erm. This is hard. I think my favorite ever is Into the Woods. <3 Sondheim.
4. What elevates it above the rest?
His lyrics are so clever, the songs are highly sing-able but without seeming trite, the interconnection of the stories is well done, and the sort of "behind the scenes" aspect of familiar stories is intriguing.
5. What's your favorite opera?
I don't know enough about it to have one.
6. What elevates it above the rest?
BONUS POINTS: Do you or have you ever teared up while watching Les Misérables? If not, how does it feel to lack a soul?
Of course! I cry when I just listen to the soundtrack. Javert's suicide gets me every time. And Empty Chairs at Empty Tables.
I think the musical that has made me cry the most though is Miss Saigon. I was completely sobbing at the end of that one.
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Short survey. On musicals. And what the hell, why not opera too.
- 31/01/2010 06:24:44 AM
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I suppose I will be narcissistic and respond to my own survey.
- 31/01/2010 06:29:44 AM
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Heh. I figured "Little People" would get your tears flowing.
- 31/01/2010 06:43:06 AM
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- 31/01/2010 06:43:06 AM
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Yes, but for entirely different reasons. I confess to heartless relief when the child died. *NM*
- 31/01/2010 06:49:31 AM
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Hehe, I was in Les Mis. I played that kid.
- 31/01/2010 06:54:30 PM
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- 31/01/2010 06:54:30 PM
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I hate when I switch quoting styles that it deletes my already-typed title.
- 31/01/2010 06:39:37 AM
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Probably my most frequent thought while on this site.
- 31/01/2010 06:47:05 AM
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Re: Short survey. On musicals. And what the hell, why not opera too.
- 31/01/2010 01:17:20 PM
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Your girlfriend?
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- 31/01/2010 07:45:18 PM
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*NM*
- 31/01/2010 07:45:18 PM
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Re: Short survey. On musicals. And what the hell, why not opera too.
- 31/01/2010 01:51:26 PM
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Re: Short survey. On musicals. And what the hell, why not opera too.
- 31/01/2010 04:20:15 PM
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Re: Short survey. On musicals. And what the hell, why not opera too.
- 31/01/2010 07:47:48 PM
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Re: Short survey. On musicals. And what the hell, why not opera too.
- 31/01/2010 05:08:11 PM
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I haven't watched many, but I like them
- 31/01/2010 06:37:17 PM
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Interesting thing I've noticed while listening to Opera
- 31/01/2010 07:37:02 PM
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Piccolos are nasty. End of story. Their only function is that of ornamentation. *NM*
- 31/01/2010 10:34:33 PM
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Re: Short survey. On musicals. And what the hell, why not opera too.
- 31/01/2010 08:21:12 PM
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Re: Short survey. On musicals. And what the hell, why not opera too.
- 31/01/2010 08:25:21 PM
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Not a big fan
- 31/01/2010 10:04:41 PM
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How is it that you are picky about musicals?!
- 31/01/2010 10:13:56 PM
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- 31/01/2010 10:13:56 PM
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Because of the singing, I guess?
- 31/01/2010 10:26:10 PM
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- 31/01/2010 10:26:10 PM
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XD
- 31/01/2010 10:51:30 PM
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see, my favorite Phantom is actually the movie (with Emmy Rossum and Gerard Butler)
- 31/01/2010 10:57:40 PM
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Ugh. I heard about three clips from the movie and I will definitely not see it.
- 01/02/2010 01:25:36 AM
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Right. Used to be far more musical-obsessed than currently, but here goes.
- 01/02/2010 01:35:55 AM
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No fair! Don't make me choose
- 01/02/2010 03:05:35 PM
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- 01/02/2010 03:05:35 PM
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Re: Short survey. On musicals. And what the hell, why not opera too.
- 01/02/2010 05:00:59 PM
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Most musicals are trite, saccharine drivel for uncultured tourists from the Midwest and South.
- 02/02/2010 05:38:41 PM
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