Singing In The Rain

[aka Calum Da Jazbo]

... just watched this on Film 4 ... it is very good innit?

[Serial_Apologist]

... just watched this on Film 4 ... it is very good innit?

TBH Calum with the exception of West Side Story I've never really gone for musicals - though I'd also make the exception of "The Lady and the Tramp", which I twisted Mum's arm to take me to 3 times, and Nan once, at the age of 5. I don't remember much from it other than the two of them eating spaghetti under romantic moonlight; doubtless that particular movie contained a lot that would be racially unacceptable today (it is never shown on TV); but yep, I was sold on Disney dreams as a nipper; I think a lot of us were. Not so different from Singeing in the Rain?

[Chris Newman]

Singing in the Rain, Guys and Dolls, the Producers, Sweeney Todd and West Side Story are my favourite musicals. I like songs from other musicals but find the twee storylines hard to take.

[johncorrigan]

... just watched this on Film 4 ... it is very good innit?

It does it every time for me - I love that Donald O'Connor cheeky chappy character. And as for that Cyd Charisse....what a mover....and non-mover too!

http://ageofvirgo.tumblr.com/post/6600481246/dancer-designer-costume-fashion-movies-film-1950s-vintag

[Mr Pee]

Singing in the Rain, Guys and Dolls, the Producers, Sweeney Todd and West Side Story are my favourite musicals. I like songs from other musicals but find the twee storylines hard to take.

If you like Sweeney Todd, you really should try and see this production at the Adelphi next year.

http://www.london-theatreland.co.uk/theatres/adelphi-theatre/sweeney-todd.php

And for Singin' in the Rain:-

http://singinintherain.co.uk/

Both are Chichester Festival Theatre productions- and both are superb. Michael Ball is a revelation as Sweeney, almost unrecogniseable, while Imelda Staunton is absolutely superb as Mrs. Lovett.

And Singin' is a delight from start to finish.

[ferneyhoughgeliebte]

Singing in the Rain, Guys and Dolls, the Producers, Sweeney Todd and West Side Story are my favourite musicals. I like songs from other musicals but find the twee storylines hard to take.

I'd add My Fair Lady to your list, too, if it weren't for the "wrong" ending!

[aka Calum Da Jazbo]

...not just the performances in rain but the visual design .... the Tempatation/Casino sequence and the scenes following encapsulated a style that lasted decades in the USA ...

[Anna]

Off-topic, but if anyone wants to curl up on the sofa on this grey and gloomy day with a classic film, Brief Encounter is on Film4 this afternoon at 3pm.

[Nick Armstrong]

Off-topic, but if anyone wants to curl up on the sofa on this grey and gloomy day with a classic film, Brief Encounter is on Film4 this afternoon at 3pm.

They ran it last weekend, and even though I've got it on DVD, bluray even, I stuck with it - priceless stuff!!

[Anna]

They ran it last weekend, and even though I've got it on DVD, bluray even, I stuck with it - priceless stuff!!

Gosh, how ever more spookily we are entwined! I too have it on DVD (not bluray, I ain't that posh! What is bluray, is that an euphemism for grit in your eye, blurry?)

[Chris Newman]

I'd add My Fair Lady to your list, too, if it weren't for the "wrong" ending!

Thanks, Ferneyhoughgeliebte. I did mean to put My Fair Lady in my list but forgot it. GBS's musical?

Thank you too, Mr Pee. I might well be tempted. Both shows got good reviews. I can imagine Michael Ball and Imelda Staunton being excellent. I like it when regional theatres that I am fond of get shows in London. When I was a student I often went to "the tent" as CFT was known locally. I was very impressed by Macbeth and much enjoyed Twelfth Night with Patrick Stewart about three years back. The former was the best I had seen since Ian Mckellan did it with Judy Dench in Trevor Nunn's production.

[Mr Pee]

Thanks, Ferneyhoughgeliebte. I did mean to put My Fair Lady in my list but forgot it. GBS's musical?

Thank you too, Mr Pee. I might well be tempted. Both shows got good reviews. I can imagine Michael Ball and Imelda Staunton being excellent. I like it when regional theatres that I am fond of get shows in London. When I was a student I often went to "the tent" as CFT was known locally. I was very impressed by Macbeth and much enjoyed Twelfth Night with Patrick Stewart about three years back. The former was the best I had seen since Ian Mckellan did it with Judy Dench in Trevor Nunn's production.

That production of "Macbeth" was chilling wasn't it? I still get shivers down my spine when I think of some of the scenes.

CFT had six West End transfers in 2011- one of the reasons it has just been unanimously voted Regional Theatre of the Year by "The Stage".

Chichester Festival Theatre - Regional Theatre of the Year

It was a stunning year for this regional powerhouse, making it the unanimous choice of the judges. Jonathan Church’s artistic choices continue to be pitch-perfect, setting favourites alongside unfamiliar pieces and, of course, showcasing some of the best musical talent this side of the Atlantic. The theatre celebrated no fewer than six West End transfers in 2011 - Caryl Churchill’s Top Girls, Trevor Nunn’s production of Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead, Pygmalion and musicals Singin’ in the Rain and Sweeney Todd, both of which will open in Theatreland this spring alongside a transfer of Bingo to the Young Vic. The Rattigan season was at the heart of this year’s programme, featuring classics such as The Deep Blue Sea and fresh interpretations of the playwright, with the premiere of David Hare’s South Downs taking inspiration from The Browning Version. It stood out as a golden tribute to the late writer in a year full of Rattigan revivals. CFT is currently looking to embark on a major capital project to refresh its venues and make them fit for the next 50 years. Few causes come closer to the heart of British theatre.