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Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Best Kept Secret - Bare: A Pop Opera
How come I had never heard of Bare: A Pop Operabefore this summer when I noticed Spring Awakening cast member Matt Doyle was about to leave temporarily to do the Cast Album?
So, this is what I know. It's a "Pop Opera" or a musical, essentially a love story between two gay catholic high school boys. It was produced in LA in 2000 and ran Off-Broadway in 2004 (above) with Michael Arden (soon to be seen on The Return of Jezebel James with Parker Posey and Lauren Ambrose) as one of the leads. It seems there has never been an official cast recording of the show until now? It seems to be described as a stepping stone between Rent and Spring Awakening which is a way to say it deals with horny young people and is "edgy" for the musical theatre world. Either way, from what I've heard of Bare, it's not as good as Spring Awakening but it's pretty good still. Plus, hot catholic school boys in love. You know this will enrage the red states. What's not to love? I've been slightly addicted to a few of the songs over the last 3 weeks (I've been listening on youtube. Clips below).
The new cast album also has James Snyder (so funny in She's The Man) playing against Matt Doyle.
Here's one of the songs from the show: "Best Kept Secret" - Bare: A Pop Opera - New York Off-Broadway Production with Michael Arden and John Hill.
Just sending you a shout out caue I saw your post about Bare on BroadwayWorld, and there was a link posted on there to your blog, which naturally led me here.
In your comment you mentioned that would think the show would do really well in Toronto, I'm just letting you know that there is a Toronto Cast now, it's the Official Canadian Premiere of the show, and it's already a huge hit. We don't open for another month but the publicity on the show is huge, and tickets are going like wildfire - which is awesome because the cast is absolutely phenomenal and filled with some of Canada's top Musical Theatre talent!
Just thought I'd send you a shoutout and let you know what's up! Maybe you could plug us into a blog or something? We're trying to make this show reach as far as possible!
Here's some more information on the show if you're interested! :] www.watersedgeproductions.net There is also a Facebook group.. just search "Canadian Premiere of Bare"!
Does anyone have the lyrics to the Wonderland rap section that was on the CD? Everywhere I find lyrics to the song they are different. I'm looking for the one that starts with "Exhibit A: K. Sit back listen and learn." Thanks! :)
Bare: The Album comes out today and the 2 CD's + 1 DVD package can be only ordered online (starting at Noon PST) from what I can determine.
So, this is what I know. It's a "Pop Opera" or a musical, essentially a love story between two gay catholic high school boys. It was produced in LA in 2000 and ran Off-Broadway in 2004 (above) with Michael Arden (soon to be seen on The Return of Jezebel James with Parker Posey and Lauren Ambrose) as one of the leads. It seems there has never been an official cast recording of the show until now? It seems to be described as a stepping stone between Rent and Spring Awakening which is a way to say it deals with horny young people and is "edgy" for the musical theatre world. Either way, from what I've heard of Bare, it's not as good as Spring Awakening but it's pretty good still. Plus, hot catholic school boys in love. You know this will enrage the red states. What's not to love? I've been slightly addicted to a few of the songs over the last 3 weeks (I've been listening on youtube. Clips below).
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ReplyDeleteJust sending you a shout out caue I saw your post about Bare on BroadwayWorld, and there was a link posted on there to your blog, which naturally led me here.
In your comment you mentioned that would think the show would do really well in Toronto, I'm just letting you know that there is a Toronto Cast now, it's the Official Canadian Premiere of the show, and it's already a huge hit. We don't open for another month but the publicity on the show is huge, and tickets are going like wildfire - which is awesome because the cast is absolutely phenomenal and filled with some of Canada's top Musical Theatre talent!
Just thought I'd send you a shoutout and let you know what's up! Maybe you could plug us into a blog or something? We're trying to make this show reach as far as possible!
Here's some more information on the show if you're interested! :]
www.watersedgeproductions.net
There is also a Facebook group.. just search "Canadian Premiere of Bare"!
Peace, Love and Broken Legs!
Travis (Lucas)
Does anyone have the lyrics to the Wonderland rap section that was on the CD? Everywhere I find lyrics to the song they are different. I'm looking for the one that starts with "Exhibit A: K. Sit back listen and learn." Thanks! :)
ReplyDeleteLove this show! <3