1057 Glorious ending
“The New York Times", "If anyone is still questioning, why can Renly Hall become the youngest Oscar winner in history? Then please be sure to come to Broadway and watch the adapted version of 'Les Misérables'. This young actor's performance is delicate and powerful, tenacious and turbulent. There is no doubt that he is the leading figure among the younger generation of Generation Y.！”
“The New Yorker", "The charm of performance and the tension of drama are vividly expressed on the Broadway stage. The six-hour performance still makes people feel reluctant and unable to extricate themselves, instead of being boring and sitting on pins and needles. Renly Hall succeeded in doing this.”
“Wall Street Journal", "For the new generation of young people, even movies have gradually begun to take a back seat to the Internet, and Broadway is a thing of the past. But if the younger generation is interested in the art form of Broadway, then it will be tragic The World' is undoubtedly a good and excellent start, not only because Renly Hall has given a top performance in it, but also because of the familiar story and magnificent background, which truly presents a complete picture of a period of history and an era..”
“People magazine, "The most theater-worthy play of the millennium, 'Les Misérables'"’.”
“Chicago Tribune, "John Corder gives a familiar story deeper meaning; Renly Hall gives a more vivid interpretation.”
“Seattle Post-Intelligencer”, “Every audience member is invited to enter the Richard Rogers Theater! This will be the best decision this summer.”
“New York Post", "If you need a reason to come to Broadway, Renly Hall is the answer; if you need a window into theater, Renly Hall is also the answer. Obviously, no one can resist the charm of Renly Hall, especially when he stands on the stage and exposes his strong chest..”
……Wait, amidst all the praise, the style of painting suddenly seems to be a little off..
However, this is the style of the "New York Post". Compared with the "New York Times", it is less serious and dull, more humorous and relaxed, and occasionally there will be some ridicule. Of course, this is only a relative term..
When John Codd's version of "Les Misérables" landed on Broadway, the rave reviews in London's West End were already well known, and it was a well-known touring play. However, despite this, when the American industry media rushed to discuss the opening night, Later, when he published his professional remarks for the first time, it still caused a cry of exclamation..
A truly zero-negative review work, and it is not an "80-point" zero-negative review, but a "90-point" or even "95-point" zero-negative review, which vigorously pushed the reputation of "Les Misérables" to the top. peak.
Everyone knows that drama critics are undoubtedly harsh, tricky and picky. They never care about top stars and super big names. They are outspoken, sharp-tongued and full of firepower. But what people don’t understand is that professional drama critics They are also dedicated and devoted, for the drama industry they love, for the drama industry that is gradually dying out, they love it so much, and they love it deeply and take responsibility for it..
Therefore, theater critics will never be stingy with their words of praise for those excellent and outstanding works, and they would like to tell the world so that everyone can come to the theater and appreciate the elegance of the drama stage. If possible, they are even willing to Standing at the door of the theater, I take the trouble to tell every audience how great this play is and how worthy of appreciation it is..
In this way, they hope to continue the vitality of drama and continue to survive in this fast food era..
This time, "Les Misérables" got the treatment.
For New York theater critics, the only regret is that it is six hours long. For American millennials who lack cultural accumulation and quality foundation, they will not even want to enter the theater and refuse to accept six hours. Hours of torture, even if this is a masterpiece.
Under the influence of the fast food era and Internet culture, today's younger generation is gradually losing patience. This is a worldwide issue. But in comparison, Europe's cultural heritage is still deeper, so "Les Miserables" is London has achieved great success and infected young people; the United States, which has been spoiled by the bombardment of Hollywood popcorn, does not have such a precipitation..
This is a regret, but drama critics have also admitted that this regret is exactly what makes "Les Misérables" excellent and outstanding, and its majestic and magnificent heritage is told. This is just like "Lawrence of Arabia" and "Lawrence of Arabia" back then. Just like "Ben-Hur", for such an epic work, the former is 216 minutes and the latter is 212 minutes. Sufficient foreshadowing and connotation are the signs of the success of the work..
Of course, the same is true for the "Lord of the Rings" series in the twenty-first century.
As a result, the entire New York theater critic circle was in a state of shock. The reviews were rave, the reviews were really rave, even far beyond imagination. Those calm and low-key theater critics stood up one after another and couldn't wait to give praise. Hoarsely calling the audience to come into the theater and enjoy this rare masterpiece.
Even though people had already been mentally prepared and witnessed such a craze, they still couldn't help but be shocked..
Critics were full of praise for Renly..
This young actor, who is about to turn 23, carries the aura of being the youngest Oscar winner in history. He could choose to star in any Hollywood production, but he chose London's West End and Broadway instead, spending more than half a year. Continuously polishing myself on the theater stage, this dedication and focus has won the recognition of the entire theater industry.
What's more, his solid acting skills, excellent stage skills, and delicate rhythm control truly demonstrate his ability and talent as an actor, giving the character of Jean Valjean a unique charm, and with his absolute strength It conquered the critical eyes of drama critics. This is undoubtedly awe-inspiring.
Of course, relying on his personal reputation, Renly successfully created a huge crowd on Broadway, once again allowing people to see the glory of his peak period, and even hoped to promote the recovery of the entire theater industry. For theater critics, this is definitely a matter of gratitude. a breakthrough.
Rumor has it that New York theater critics are saying that everyone has watched at least five performances of "Les Misérables," which is a minimum, not an average number..
Every theater critic is joining this wave in their own way; at the same time, they are also thinking about the play carefully by watching it over and over again, hoping that John Cord and Renly Hall can do better.
“"Les Misérables" has become the hottest focus in New York, not only John and Renly, but also other young actors in the same play, whether it is the famous Tom Holland or the fledgling Joe Alvin, They have all won a lot of attention. Drama critics have examined these young actors from a more detailed and in-depth perspective and paid attention to their future prospects..
From London to New York, this craze continues unabated. Even on the North American continent, a more mature business model and Renly's more entrenched market appeal have successfully created a bigger and longer movie for "Les Misérables". further waves.
Three months, a quarter, sounds extremely long, but when you are in it, you can only feel the passage of time. Before you have time to enjoy it, the Broadway show of "Les Misérables" has come to an end..
There are still differences throughout the season, with Renly's closing performance as a watershed.
In the two months before this, the Richard Rogers Theater ushered in a huge crowd and a steady stream of people. This was a sight that had never been seen since the new century. It was truly hard to get a ticket. Even the VIP box This is the case. From the first day of the opening night to the last day of the closing performance, the entire theater reached 100% attendance. People couldn't help but joke that a seat in the VIP box had become the latest standard for measuring New York's upper class..
In the following month, the craze at the Richard Rogers Theater quickly subsided. In just the performance after Renly's performance, the attendance rate dropped to 80%, showing a cliff. This is obviously not good news for the theater, but it also confirms a point: people come here for Renly, which once again proves Renly's appeal..
After that, the attendance rate dropped further. When all the performances officially ended, the average attendance rate remained at about 70%, with some troughs and some rebounds. Overall, the box office trend still exceeded expectations. Under the guidance of the theater manager, Above inner expectations.
This also verifies the predictions of professionals in London and New York: After the curiosity and impulse brought by Renly's personal appeal, the aftermath of the impact on the theater industry still exists, and it will more or less re-drive the progress of the industry. But How high it can reach depends on the quality of subsequent works..
It's been a long and difficult journey, but at least they've taken the first step. It's like "Don Quixote" and the ballad.
As a result, the Almeida Theater and the Richard Rogers Theater both issued official announcements, officially announcing that "Les Misérables" will stay in the theater and continue to be performed, using a new cast lineup, and John Corder will serve as the guest director. He is also the producer to ensure the quality of the work; in addition, Renly Hall is also named as a co-producer and will be responsible for the casting and training of actors..
John Corder's version of "Les Misérables" will be performed at the Almeida Theater for at least one year, and the Richard Rodgers Theater for six months. Whether it will continue to be performed in the future, or even toured in other cities around the world, Will also wait and see.
It's a step forward, a huge step forward, for the theater industry and for John and Renly..
Also, for fans who like Renly, the same is true.
Because, after ending his eight-month drama career, Renly finally officially announced that he will return to the big screen and start filming and producing new works..
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