*grumble*

[matataku_hoshi]

sumire_no_hana mentioned that the English summary for the Takarazuka production of "The Scarlet Pimpernel" is up here. 

It looks like already there's been some significant restructuring. 

To start with, Percy is already the Pimpernel at the beginning of the show, BEFORE he marries Marguerite.  I don't know how I feel about this (although interestingly enough this was also used in the 1982 Anthony Andrews movie version.  Which I love).  I quote: "Despite the fact that he finds himself in a dilemma between his love for Marguerite and his doubts about her, he encourages himself to overcome this first trial of his married life. The next morning he decides to tell some reliable friends that he is the Scarlet Pimpernel and convince them to join in his fight against the atrocities the French revolutionary government is committing."

I'm...not convinced on this one.  It's not nearly as compelling as in the original musical version, where Percy becomes the Pimpernel to redeem himself after he learns of Marguerite's betrayal.  And I will be very, very, very, very sad if they cut "Prayer."

There's a couple of other things that are noticeably different that I'm too lazy to go into at the moment.  I'm okay with changes, just as long as they're not for the worse.  And honestly, I'm a little worried...I hope they don't forget that this a comedy too!!!

Comments

[wao-wao.livejournal.com]

And I will be very, very, very, very sad if they cut "Prayer."

I wonder if they cut "Prayer" in favor of the new song that was written for Touko?

I hope they don't forget that this a comedy too!!!

"At the ball, Percy and his friends, dressed in unusual clothes, behave in such manner as no one can suspect their identities."

Comedy. Gold. :D (Cutting "Creation of Man" is what would make me cry. I pray Koike-sensei had the presence of mind to realize the appeal of such a number. <3)

[muffin-song.livejournal.com]

To be honest, I'm not that fond of the new song from what I've heard so far. (Although I will reserve judgment until I see how it's used in the show). If Prayer gets cut and replaced by a so-so song...I will pout ;P

Oh, and "Creation of Man" was in the rehearsal digest, so I think we're safe on that one.

[ruderal-species.livejournal.com]

*doesn't read summary other than your post*

I wouldn't take too seriously anything they put in the English summary. Sometimes they go for smoothness over what actually happens in the play. ;)

We'll just have to wait and see when we get there. :)

[muffin-song.livejournal.com]

Good point. I've been trying for a while now to summarize Luna, which is an hour and a half. I think right now my summary is STILL at two pages -_-;;;

[demoneyeskyo87.livejournal.com]

Here we go again for another change....


Goodness, seems like Wildhorn is never going to get this musical right as he did with "Jekyll & Hyde" and "Dracula".

But who knows for sure until it opens that it might be very good as long as the comedy is there and the drama.

[muffin-song.livejournal.com]

Well, Wildhorn is a revisionist. Despite my wariness, I'm going to try not to pass judgment until I actually see the show...

[sumire-no-hana.livejournal.com]

Oh, I figure you'd be interested to see The sponichi article... which shows Touko wearing something DECIDEDLY more Percy-like ^_^

[muffin-song.livejournal.com]

I'm trying not too spoil myself too much, but this is reassuring regardless ^^

[ladybretagne.livejournal.com]

So help me, if they cut "Prayer" I will be so ridiculously upset. On the other hand, I'm hoping that maybe it's just an odd turn of phrase?

[muffin-song.livejournal.com]

Good news: I bought the program today, and while there is a good deal of rearranging (plus some new songs), I don't think anything is getting outright cut. Er, reprises not counted. Like I think this version is going to end with Marguerite and Percy singing a reprise of "You Are My Home" instead of "When I Look at You."

However, from what I can tell this will be a noticeably different Pimpernel from the older versions. Stay tuned!

[ladybretagne.livejournal.com]

Oh fantastic, that makes me happy. I mean, changes I expect, but there are certain songs that being cut entirely I just can't handle. Thanks for the update! <3