I love Meredith Willsons The Music Film
When I first watched Matthew Broderick's interpretation of the character of Harold Hill, I didn't like it but, realizing that I was locked into Robert Preston's portrayal, I thought I should give Broderick's approach a little more time before making a final judgement. Well, I did and Broderick's interpretation grew on me until now, I enjoy it as much as Preston's. I realize Robert Preston almost created the role but, in the art s, we should never get so stuck on one approach that we're not open to fresh interpretations.
Of course, Kristin Chenoweth'a performance of Marian is elegantly superb.
What a voice, and acting talent to match. One of the things that impresses me so much about Chenoweth is that she can, in spite of her training as an opera singer, adapt to any style of singing, be it pop, gospel, theater, classical, and sound authentic doing it. Too often we hear opera singers performing a Broadway song and still sounding like an opera singer.
Bravo for a wonderful show.
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