Musical Theatre Coach Reacts | Glenn Close - As If We've Never Said Goodbye | Sunset Boulevard
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In this video Musical Theatre Coach Marc Daniel Patrick discusses Glenn Close's performance of As If We've Never Said Goodbye from Andrew Lloyd Webber's Sunset Boulevard.
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I believe it was in the bonus footage of the DVD that Glenn Close mentioned that she had to be in character (the costume and makeup) to give justice to the character of Norma since the concert featured some of the best performers of Broadway and the West End. She felt she was the weakest of the bunch so she had to up her game by being "Norma" and not Glenn on stage.
I saw her in the revival on Broadway, which was one of the best experiences of my life. After this song is the only time I can remember being at a show when the audience delivered a standing ovation in the middle of an act. And all the other actors on stage applauded too, which I thought was beautiful, because it works both in character and out of character - the other characters applauding Norma Desmond, and the other actors applauding Glenn Close.
I saw Glenn Close in LA in Sunset Boulevard before it went to broadway. She was AMAZING. And I had front row seats.
Glenn Close is one of the world's greatest actresses. I was privileged enough to see her performance in the actual production of Sunset Blvd. She was ... Norma! Just like she was and will always be the ultimate Cruella so she will always be for me the ultimate Norma Desmond, up there with Gloria Swanson in the original Black and White movie version. A truly great actress indeed.
I had access to free tickets and was too young and dumb to go😩😭😩😭
I agree. Glenn Close is Great at anything she does......
She SUCKS.
What rock have I been living under, that I have never seen this before? Thank you so much for bringing this amazing performance to my attention. Glenn Close is astounding!
I saw the revival and she was mesmerizing. i don't think I have ever seen anyone else with that kind of command of the stage.
My daughter-in-law saw this near the end of Ms. Close's revival performances. Last row main level, in the corner. Swears she was pinned to her seat from the first downbeat of the overture until she could rocket to her feet in applause. Didn't breathe the whole time.
As always, thank you for a great reaction!
When did we find out Glenn Close had those kind of singing chops? She is absolutely brilliant. What a powerful voice.
I saw her twice in the original Broadway productions easter 1995. I will never ever forget this. A true legend in a century defining performance. I really hope this movie will be made soon.
Glenn Close was my first version and memories of Sunset Boulevard, listened to that original Broadway soundtrack over and over and over again. She is and will always be my Norma Desmond, heard Patti’s version , great yea but not what Glenn gave me and made me feel! Wish they’d do a proper well done movie version of this musical with Glenn Close as Norma!!! Now excuse me while I go dig out that soundtrack and spend the next couple of hours on Sunset Boulevard!!
I think they are planning to come out with the film version of the musical with Glenn Close, hopefully it does come out and I think she’ll win her long overdue Oscar.
I felt Patti seemed a bit too young in the role at the time. Close is sooooo chillingly believable! 👏.
@@nanettecostanza537 Patti is always....Patti!
Her performance touched me so much. I am 76 years young/old (pick one) and she had me remembering my theatre days from nearly 50 years ago before life intruded and I had to live in reality all the time. My memories are still alive in my heart. Thanks for sharing this with us.
I'm just here to say I hope you're ok. I do know what you mean. It's the reality of our lifes.
I went to see her final performance of this role in London a few years ago. After this song, she received a standing ovation that lasted about five-minutes. What she may lack in her vocals she sure as hell makes up for in her acting. From the moment she stepped onstage and descended from the stairs I was enthralled.
I'm in agreement. I saw Glenn Close in Sunset in May 1994 - up close in Orchestra Row D, and she WAS Norma. I've seen Broadway shows since the 1960's, but this performance was in a league of its own. It was one of those rare times when you could feel the bond between the audience and the performers feeding off each other. I found her voice to be magnificient for the role - shockingly good as I didn't expect as much from a performer who did not rise to fame as a singer. If it were any better in the traditional sense, it would have detracted from the emotional reality she brought. Remember, Norma was a silent screen diva who didn't make the transition to talkies - presumably because her voice didn't match up to the silent screen image she had projected. Glenn Close nailed it.
She truly is a talent in league of very few.
I was fortunate enough to see her in the revival in London. Never ever thought she would play the role again, let alone do it in London. It was breathtaking. I ended up seeing it 3 times. Just such a performance
I saw her many moons ago in Sunset her performance was flawless. I can watch the videos of her in Sunset dozens of times and each time I feel her passion for the character as if it was the first time im watching it. Bravo for Glenn and thank you for your video!!!
As.you say, this has to be the theme song for when the theatres can open again. Meanwhile, stay safe, stay well. ❤
Thanks for posting this. I saw her in New York in this part. It was one of the best moments of my entire life in a theatre. She‘s outstanding!!
The year sunset boulevard opened on Broadway, every major new musical delayed their opening until the following year because they knew it would overshadow them. The only other major opening was the revival of Show Boat. And Glenn earned that Tony she won
I had the privilege of seeing Glenn Close revive the role in the short revival on Broadway on June 14, 2017, and seated in the front row of the mezzanine. The performance was beyond anything I could have imagined. You could tell she put everything she had into the performance. While some complain that she was not 100% pitch-perfect, that did not bother me because the performance she put on was spectacular. I watched remembering the background of the story, where it's about a silent film actress trying to return to something that is not what she is used to. We are used to seeing Glenn on film and not really on stage singing so she is not in the normal element that we are most accustomed to seeing her in. I also took a friend to see that performance who had not seen a musical on Broadway since she saw Annie back in the '70s and she agreed with me that Glenn was beyond amazing.
Possibly my favourite performance in that whole concert, and there are some great performances.
I had the privilege of seeing Miss Close in the original Broadway production and she was amazing. The memory of that performance is permanently etched in my soul..
I missed her in the original, but got to see her in 2017 in the New York revival. It was one of the most thrilling theater experiences of my life, second only to Angela Lansbury in Sweeney Todd at the Kennedy Center in 1980. Her singing voice isn't perfect, but what great Broadway stars have perfect singing voices? It's her acting chops that made it so compelling and believable.
I saw her in 1994 at the Shubert in Studio City. We decided to go and got some rush tickets at the last minute. Glenn Close gave the greatest performance I have ever seen in a live production,. Her and the actor playing Max were unforgettable characters and parts. The had the stage on lifts or something for the mansion and the mansion would rise from the floor to reveal a scene from somewhere else in the story.
My buddy knew some of the cast so we went backstage, my buddy promising to introduce me to Glenn. I met some nice people and chatted for a bit. Then there was a murmur from the cast and they all parted. Glenn Close zipped by us, still totally in character as Norma Desmond. I tried to say hello as she passed me but she was walking in her spotlight. Backstage at the Shubert. She had an invisible spotlight.
It was unforgettable.
It closed before I could go back and see it again. I wish I had.
I saw her performance live in London and can say it’s the best I’ve ever seen. I literally didn’t breath during this piece. Pure brilliance.
What blew my mind the first time I heard her sing was that she sings. I knew her performances as an actress but I had no knowledge that she was truly a singer. Her presence is so powerful that I never even noticed your comment about her not singing in perfect pitch. I believe that musical theatre is not about "musical perfection" per se as much as it is about the emotion that a singer like her can emote. I believed that she was absolutely perfect. Now I find myself constantly on the lookout for "stuff" that she as done. You were right on the Mark, Marc (G). Keep up the good work.
You made my year! I saw Glenn Close three times in London’s west end. Could only get a single seat each time because it was sold out so quickly. I adore musical theatre and appreciate most shows, but she is the greatest I have ever seen.. I simply could not get enough. Thank you for this!
Love, love, love, love this. I didn't even know Glen Close could do musical performances. She just blew me away.
I was at the final performance of the revival and I will never forget it. It was sublime. Right before she sang this, when she’s in the studio chair and the spotlight hit her, the entire audience cheered as the orchestra swelled. I wept in my seat, and we all gave her a standing ovation after the song. It was just beyond.
I must say though, of all the clips I’ve seen and that one live show, Betty Buckley is my favorite Norma. I wish I could go back in time to see her live in the role.
I ran into Glenn Close on the streets of New York in the late 80's. In person she is so breathtakingly beautiful. I was stunned. Her face looked like it was carved out of alabaster marble!
Thank you John for enlightening me with your video. I have no musical training but after I first saw the performance of Glenn Close in this concert, I don't know how many times I kept going back to watch her performance.
Not many actresses can play this role. She is a jewel! Full of passion and goes the extra mile to embrace this character
I saw Sunset Blvd at the Shubert in Los Angeles. It was incredible. But the most unforgetable part for me was when they were all coming after, taking their bows. Glen Close came out, still in character as a completely broken Norma, standing at the edge of the stage, staring out with this crazy confused look. Amazing.
She is IT! A true icon, an acting genius!
I was lucky (blessed) enough to see her on Broadway. One of my friends was the House Manager for another show at that time and he got me house seats to this sold out show. Magic! I was even lucky enough to tour backstage, but didn't get to meet her.
I was lucky enough to see her perform this role twice in Los Angeles before it made its way to Broadway. She was INCREDIBLE!! The crowd gave her huge standing ovations. And we can’t forget about the amazing sets at the time!
I saw Glenn perform the role back in the 90s at the Minskoff Theatre on Broadway. She was utterly incredible - a pinch myself/goosebump experience. I also managed to meet her afterwards and she signed my program (which is now framed and hanging proudly on my wall). I hope they make a film version of the musical soon ... she should be Norma if they do!
Betty Buckley ! .............................. That said, this performance is truly heartfelt. I find her lack of "pitch perfect" to be appropriate to the situation. The emotion here is so palpable.
Betty Buckley is for me the best Norma Desmond for the musical. GC for me is cringy.
@@butacabrown Totally agreed about BB, I think she brings a profound dignity to the role not to mention that high belt ! She will always be my favorite. But in defense of GC, one could also argue that Norma Desmond is SUPPOSED to be cringey. Kind of in the "overacting" style of the silent films, where she flourished. It's what she knows, it's what she's been praised for, it's what she lives & breathes, and it's very clearly bled into her "real" life. I mean, she's unstable, right ?
Totally agree with everything you said particularly how this is the song for Theatre coming back. Absolutely superb streamed performance here in UK with Ria Jones (who went on as Glenn Close’s cover in that London run to huge acclaim) then went on to do National tour. They were all set to do the show with a reduced audience at Leicester Curve, then lockdown rules changed there and within 10 days they somehow managed to turn it into a superb performance that is far more than just a pro-shot. They make use of the empty seats with the actors and orchestra in them, and this song in particular with Norma singing this into a visually deserted theatre is even more tragic. Think they’ve offered the streaming tickets everywhere except North America. If it ever gets shown there I’d definitely recommend it, best lockdown theatre I’ve seen.
I was there opening night at the old Schubert Theater in Century City, and attended the opening night party,(my X was IATSE) you can not believe the stars that attended that night! Oh the memories!
So many people commenting on how they couldn't take their eyes off her. And they're right. Her physical manifestation of the character is mesmerising. She's absolutely luminous in this role.
god. she is a a goddess of performance. SO commanding.
I had the privilege of seeing both Glenn Close and Betty Buckley in this role on Broadway. Both were incredible!
I saw her in Sunset Boulevard Los Angeles years and years ago. It was magical.
I was lucky enough to see both performances!!!!
Nobody but Glenn Close is Norma Desmond!!!
She is the best!!!!
And always will!!!!
She also performed With One Look at this concert. It was amazing as well.
Absolutely stupendous 🌟
The word gets thrown around too much really, but she is iconic in that role. No two ways about it.
Loved the reactions throughout - chills
Marc, I was really listening to Glenn Close. I like her a lot, I always have. Thank you so much. I will be watching for more. Love you.
I saw her in the show back in the early 90s in LA! She was enthralling and haunting, while still being sympathetic. I'm sure that Patti Lupone was also wonderful, but I was excited to see that there was a cast album with the version of the show that she was in and returned the UK cast album that I'd bought on accident to get the one with her in it that I was familiar with.
I was very young when my father had me watch this performance. I think this event was like a concert for Andrew Lloyd Weber and so a lot, AND I MEAN A LOT, of excellent talented actors performed. But this is the only performance that struck me the most and that I vividly remember from start to finish until now (almost a decade later). What a performer she is.
I so agree with you. A fantastic talent makes you forget who the actress is and forces you to believe she truly is the character she is playing. I love your review. It was so honest. I, like you share a true love and admiration for the phenomenal Glenn Close. One can see from the expressions on your face and in your eyes how you honestly feel about this performance. Thanks for the review.
That was beautiful...I'm ready for live musical theater to come back.❤
Saw her in the revival and....god....she was transcendent. Saw the original with Elaine Paige and that was also a top 5 in my theater memories.
To share, I had the great fortune of experiencing THE Diahann Carroll in the Canada production...outstanding cast and the out of this world Norma!! ruclips.net/video/D9TCHhB49OA/видео.html
I got to see her revival on B'way. She got a standing ovation after this song for minutes on end It's very rare to get a standing O in the middle of the show. Remember, Glenn doesn't have the big belting voice yet she was able to rouse an audience through her acting singing artistry. A very consummate performer.
Her performance is Flawless! I know that there are many Streisand fans and so am I, but I have to give this one to Glenn!! Just so stunning!! Much Love and Best Wishes to her always! ♥️♥️♥️🌷💐🌷
Couldn’t take my eyes off her when she played Norma in London a couple of yrs back. She is absolutely mesmerising! It was a special night as Lord ALW was sat 2 rows behind me. Loved the critique Marc - bang on as always.
Glenn Close is a great actress. As a singer, she's a great actress. I've seen all of the Norma's the only two that gave me chills when they sang these songs were Patti LuPone and Betty Buckley. If I hadn't seen these two before Close, I might agree with you. I've been going to theater for the past 60 years, My views are set.
I was privileged to see Betty Buckley and it’s a performance I will never forget. Ms. close is bloody brilliant too. Cheers from London.
Betty Buckley is definitely the powerhouse for this song, the best Norma that has ever stepped on the stage
Perfection - very lucky to see Glenn close perform as Norma at the colosseum in London a few years back.
Marc, I'm with you on this. No one beats Glenn Close for bringing a character to life. You are right. Vocal perfection isn't necessary because she's flawless in her characterization and delivery.
I cried a river !!
Thank you for posting.
Remember watching this concert when I was young. Always loved this performance!
Glenn close and Patti Lupone are my favorite people who have performed this song.
you said what I was thinking the whole time ; this is how it must feel when we go back to work in the theatre!!
Glenn Close was mesmerizing to watch. I have a new favourite now!
I love this show. I remember when I heard that Glenn Close would be playing the role. I was baffled (to put it mildly). I didn't believe she had the pipes for it. She certainly rose to the occasion. Does she have the greatest singing voice for the role? Betty Buckley's is better. However, she tells the story and embodies Norma like no one else. No other actor can compare to that.
Exactly. Betty had better pipes, and was really good in this, but Glenn led a masterpiece class in acting with this role.
I agree totally, Glenn may not have the best pipes but she gives a masterclass of acting. Hopefully they film the musical version with Glenn Close and she wins her long overdue Oscar!!
I would be thrilled to see that movie, and even more so when she won an Oscar for it.
She is playing an old woman, with 'old woman' pipes. A 'better' voice, displaying greater range and versatility and flexibility with a beatuful and consistent vibrato, loses a bit of the character to gain the vocal edge. That voice should crack, it should falter. But Close is the only Norma Desmond that I have heard that allows for that.
The hell?! Who else besides me didn’t know Glenn Close could SING? 😐
Those of us who are old enough to have seen her in Maxie singing Blackbird already knew!
She made me weep. Glenn Close is a gift in all that she does.
This was the first video I saw on your channel today. I want to thank you for such beautiful eloquence about Glenn Close. I was so lucky to see her in 1994 and the revival a few years ago. Everything you said was spot on!!! It's so refreshing that you didn't compare her to the other Norma's performances. If I was your student I would be so very proud!!!! I just subscribed to your channel I got some binge watching to do!!!!
Thank You for your professional narration and your sense of pride!!!!
So glad you Tube introduced me to you!!!!!!!!!!
MDP, I am watching this and in heaven. Ms Close’s performance is incredible but what I found more incredible was your reaction. Your eyes were wet with emotion. This is deeply touching given you are a voice coach and aware of so much unlike myself who sits in the audience captivated and a little jealous because I’m not up there. I saw Betty Buckley in London while on a visit from Australia. I thought she was sensational and it’s something I will never forget. Sunset Boulevard both film and musical are masterpieces. I saw the show in Australia starring Hugh Jackman and Debra Byrne. Ms. Byrne was unfortunately mis cast. Hugh was on target. Cheers from London.
Do you teach musical theater appreciation? YOU SHOULD! I love how you explain everything in vivid detail. and . . btw . . .I'm surprised how gr8 Ms Close is in a singing role . . . I didn't know.
Yeah a lot of people don’t know Glenn has great pipes, she actually has 3 tony awards to her name and hopefully they do the film version so she can win her long overdue Oscar 😌
As a Canadian Diahann Carroll is always going to be the Norma who lives in my mind if only because I saw her in it when I was so young, but god does Glenn Close come a close second. She really embodies the vulnerability of the character that keeps the audience feeling for her even when she's being terrible. It's such a gift.
Always gives me goosebumps. Absolutely captivating.
I came to this video with a seriously closed mind re: the Patti Lupone incident, as well as my adoration for her, but I have to say, this absolutely won me over.
I had the privilege of seeing Glenn Close in the original Broadway production. To say her performance was mesmerizing is an understatement. What a wonderful memory.
I had to come back for another comment. I honestly think Norma is one of, if not the greatest female role. It takes an incredible actress to carry it on stage, which probably led to show not running longer than it did. Also, I agree that Glenn is in an entirely different league of performers. She’s that good.
Those who saw the original got one helluva treat. That set, more specifically the mansion, was unbelievable. I’ve yet to see a show top the extravagance and elegance of it.
As for Glenn, she moved me with this role. She looked the part, made me believe Norma was crazy and delusional, but also made me believe that she (Norma) really did respect the roles she played, and never half-assed it. I was honored to see Glenn in the original run, and to be at the Tony awards when she won best actress. The broadcast didn’t catch it, but as soon as the curtain came down on the Sunset montage, and the show went to commercial, the entire cast let out very loud whoops and hollers. They knew they nailed it.
it is the first time I have heard glenn close what voice wow
Thank you for introducing me to this song !! Can’t believe it took me this long to find it . I think I’m in love 🥰🎶
I love me someone giving Glenn the respect and admiration she deserves. I knew she could sing but I came across this performance a few years back and damn, it really just touched me so deeply, also knowing the story of the character and how tragic it is when she's back at the studio and this happens, it's just so sad and beautiful at the same time
Best actress-singer. You are right, she became and transformed to Norma Desmond halfway through the performance. Amazing!
Wait! Glen close can sing?....wow, I love her so much more now. Amazing
Glenn is a lazer sharp performer both here on a stage or on a screen. What a wonderful actress i always admire. ❤️
Yes we taught the world to dream...every time I watch live theater thank you!
If i could time travel I would definitely go back to see this performance in real life
I heard something about Sunset Boulevard being adapted into a movie with Glenn Close in the main role. But apparently they had to stop shooting because of the COVID. I'm not sure if it's true and what's the current status of the project. If they never make it because of the pandemic then it seems like the world doesn't want Glenn Close to finally get her well deserved Oscar...
I went to see Sunset Blvd. in LA. We were in our seats and it was announced that Glenn Close would not perform that night. Everyone was sad but it happens. The understudy was wonderful.. Went back a a few weeks late . Same story. Went back a third time. After all third times a charm. Missed her again. On the way out I asked someone from thie theatre if this happened often. They said yes. So I never saw her.
Can hardly wait to see her in the film musical version. 👍🤗💞
She’ll definitely be winning the Oscar :D
Absolutely beautiful!!! Glenn Close is phenomenal!!! Thank you Glenn!!!'♥️
Those "pitch perfect fanatics" have to understand that is called Musical THEATER for a reason. In this case, the same thing happened with Maria Callas in the opera. She didn't always sing perfectly, but when she played Norma, she Was Norma, when she played Tosca, she Was Tosca, not Callas. This is Theater, Acting, emotion and passion
I have been waiting for you Marc to review this particular performance of Glenn Close as Norma Jean at the Albert Hall, it is the best performance of Norma Jean that i have ever seen in musical theatre , i have to agree with everything that said about her Marc i will never get tired of this performance from this world class performer. I love your reviews Marc and i am learning so much from you too.
It's Iconic and simply BEYOND Sublime!
0:35 to answer your question, Carol Channing in Hello, Dolly! But yeah, I think it's just those two.
I was so fortunate to see Glenn Close in this role in the limited Broadway revival of Sunset Boulevard. She is beyond incredible and if you ask me the only person that can play this role. Glenn isn't known as the best singer on Broadway and that works for this role. Her mannerisms and her facial expressions are what make Norma Desmond. Without Glenn in this show, it simply isn't Sunset Boulevard.
Mark, you are as engaging as Glenn Close. Fun watching your expressions, as well.
Just found your channel today Marc (and I've subscribed!) and I love your reactions to Glenn Close as Norma Desmond. She is for me the best ever Norma. There are other good performances that I've seen in London and here when it was staged in South Africa, but Glenn becomes Norma in every way. Can't wait to watch more of your videos. Thank you.
heart warming...the review is totally amazing...glenn close is awesopme..
... and she’s starting the film version this summer
Had the good fortune to see her in the concert version in London a few years ago... she's definitely my favourite Norma, she was spectacular! Luckily, because of who the character is you don't age out of this role, so if they ever manage to actually make the movie version of the musical, I would love for her to play Norma in it.
I also enjoyed Elaine Page's take on this part because she was doing a real tribute to Gloria Swanson from the shape of the mouth to the mole! I love that.
Glenn Close is Norma Desmond, the best! My favourite musical. I was so lucky to see Glenn Close in Sunset Boulevard some years back at The Colosseum London. The best performance I have seen from an artist.