Hey guys! Does anybody know if there is a copy either CD DVD ANYTHING of Audra McDonald and Hugh Jackman in Carousel? I have been searching everywhere and I am assuming because it was a short run there isn't one. But, if you guys know that there is one or perhaps where I could find one that would be GREAT! Thanks so much- Liz

The performance was a benefit concert and no official recording was evah made. I even contacted Carnegie Hall and that's was they reported. I bet they want to kick themselves in the rear for not having that performance recorded. Sad.

Mary

When I first heard about that concert, I wrote to the Rodgers and Hammerstein office asking if they planned on taping it. I got a very nice response, but unfortunately they said there were no plans to tape it for general sale. I'm sure they did tape it for the Lincoln Center Library archives (which is not available to the general public), but I agree, Mary, one has to wonder if the powers that be are regretting that lost opportunity.

I wish they had too. That was my first experience in seeing Hugh in person. It was spectacular.

That is SO disapointing! EW!Well, at least I went to see it but that was just so beautiful I wish they had. Thanks for responding guys.

I just got around to reading the review of this 2002 performance. The New York Times said such glowing things it makes me wish that I was more with it in 2002 when it came to things about Broadway and Hugh Jackman. Not that I would have been able to afford a ticket (did I read $750?). I loved the line in the review where the writer says he hopes that Hollywood doesn't make Hugh a prisoner and keep him from performing on stage.

TBFO almost makes me want to say "screw Hollywood, stay on the NYC stages!"

late to the party,
--Rocki

Liz, I am so glad you posted this question because I've been wondering the same thing. When I saw the photos, I was truly hoping upon hope that they had recorded the event for PBS, perhaps. I love Audra McDonald and the two of them together would be such a fantastic force on stage. Maybe they should sign on for a run of CAROUSEL (once Hugh takes a much needed rest) on Broadway?

Sounds like inspiration for another petition...

LOL

Naaaaah, I'll stick with one at a time LOL

Lizzy

Excellent post, Kelly, and I'm in total agreement. I love the idea of color-blind casting. Unless otherwise specified in the description, how could anyone deny two talented actors the chance to do what they do best? I've seen Audra in concert here in Chicago and she has a magnificent voice and stage presence. Between that and Hugh's talent and charm, CAROUSEL would be quite the musical to see and I'd be there front and center.

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Liz, I am so glad you posted this question because I've been wondering the same thing. When I saw the photos, I was truly hoping upon hope that they had recorded the event for PBS, perhaps. I love Audra McDonald and the two of them together would be such a fantastic force on stage. Maybe they should sign on for a run of CAROUSEL (once Hugh takes a much needed rest) on Broadway?

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I love the idea of that. This is on something of a tangent, but something I truly think is wonderful about stage is that actors are cast on the basis not of what they look like, but what they can do. When a role is not absolutely ethnicity specific, plays can have such a wonderful casting diversity that is denied to movies. Theatre goers wouldn't bat an eye about a white man and a black woman being cast in the leads, as long as they're good at what they do.

OK, getting off my soapbox now -- just wish the film community could get it together.

Hugs,
Kelly

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There was a brilliant production of Carousel not that long ago on Broadway. Truly one of the greatest productions I've ever seen. Crap, I can't talk about it without breaking down...it was just so beautiful. Hugh would have been great in it. Michael Hayden was absolutely brilliant, but he just didn't have the greatest singing voice. Functional for the role, but Hugh would have added another dynamic.

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Yes, that's so true. Like when Angela Bassett played Lady MacBeth to Alex Baldwin's MacBeth.

--Rocki

At least there's a few seconds of Hugh singing the Soliloquy on Inside the Actors Studio.

actually my ticket was $101 just like a Broadways show. And I knew right away that I needed to grab this opportunity to see it, since I had no idea I would ever have the chance to see him on stage again. The worst thing was I had been saving for my daughter and I to have a trip to Walt Disney World and do it the right way, stay in a good hotel for a week etc. Well, you can imagine the dissapointment when I told her...then 12...that I really needed to see Hugh on stage and I wanted to use the money for a trip to NYC. She only wanted me to be happy, so she agreed but she told me recently how at the time she was very upset. But once the trip took place she was glad we went and now wants a trip to NY on a regular basis!

I can still feel the excitement and chills I felt when Hugh stepped out on stage at Carnegie Hall. The incredible presence he possessed. And then telling him afterwards, 'We just want to see you sing more.' and he replied, 'oh, you will, believe me you will.'

I had wanted to hear and see him sing since my Oklahoma CD arrived in the mail in December of2001, and I really never thought I would get to see him on stage. I love his acting, but it's the singing and dancing that really send me overboard. I just melt over a guy that can sing. And now so many have had the chance to witness that charisma, charm, panache and talent on a Broadway stage. We are all truly blessed that we have had the opportunity...but how great it would be to release Carousel. I really liked the way he did 'Highest Judge of All' as well as the 'Soliquoy' and his humor, even in a concert setting was fabulous.

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