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Review 1 for Carousel

5 / 5

LOVED IT

Freud Playhouse @

- Los Angeles @

Posted 03/22/2010

by KRRam

It was amazing! I loved the choreography. Julie was a little under par acting-wise, but everything else was superb!

Freud Playhouse @

- Los Angeles @

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Review 2 for Carousel

5 / 5

Carousel was fantastic!

Ralph Freud Playhouse @

- Los Angeles @

, CA @

- Sun, Feb 7, 2010 @

Favorite moment: "If I Loved You," "Soliloquy", and "June Is Busting Out All Over" @

Posted 02/08/2010

by Anonymous

Location:Reprise, Freud Playhouse UCLA

The Reprise production of Carousel was fabulous. We were totally enthralled with the whole production...the acting and singing performances (particularly the part of Julie by Alexandra Silber), and the dance production numbers. Soliloquy by Rober Patteri was both poignant and chilling. If we hadn't seen the final performance, I would definitely had gotten tickets for my 3 sons and their girlfriends, and tickets for my husband and me to see it again!!!

Ralph Freud Playhouse @

- Los Angeles @

, CA @

- Sun, Feb 7, 2010 @

Favorite moment: "If I Loved You," "Soliloquy", and "June Is Busting Out All Over" @

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Review 3 for Carousel

5 / 5

Carousal -in a class all its own

Ralph Freud Playhouse @

- Los Angeles @

, CA @

- Sun, Feb 7, 2010 @

Posted 02/08/2010

by theaterlover50

Location:Sacramento

I purchased two tickets as a gift for my mother's birthday (76 y/o) to attend this musical, with my father, at the Ralph Freud Theater in Los Angeles. My father's voice message to me after they came out of the performance says it all " Baby, we just came out of watching Carousal, thank you so much for these tickets, it was incredible, it was really, really good, the performance the venue was beautiful, it was great, thank you."

As far as I'm concerned this is worth the price of gold to me.

Ralph Freud Playhouse @

- Los Angeles @

, CA @

- Sun, Feb 7, 2010 @

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Review 4 for Carousel

5 / 5

a Great New Production of CAROUSEL from Reprise

Ralph Freud Playhouse @

- Los Angeles @

, CA @

- Fri, Feb 5, 2010 @

Favorite moment: The two contrasting 'couples" scenes in Act I: Julie and Billy sing IF I LOVE YOU; Carrie and Mr. Snow sing WHEN THE CHILDREN ARE ASLEEP. @

Posted 02/06/2010

by Theatersceneobserver

Location:Hollywood

The production of CAROUSEL...that odd but compelling piece of musical theater from Rodgers and Hammerstein...currently on view at UCLA's Freud Playhouse is not to be missed by lovers of musical theater. The production is imaginatively staged, beautifully costumed and brilliantly choreographed. The entire cast is excellent; Robert Patteri knocks the Solliloquy out of the water, and Alexandra Silber, who plays Julie, is just astonishing... a real 'star-in-the making". I saw this with a full house of spellbound theatergoers...you could hear a pin drop in the theater. Both the dramatic and the musical elements of this show have been brilliantly realized by the creative team...so if you have any interest in this show...see this production!

Ralph Freud Playhouse @

- Los Angeles @

, CA @

- Fri, Feb 5, 2010 @

Favorite moment: The two contrasting 'couples" scenes in Act I: Julie and Billy sing IF I LOVE YOU; Carrie and Mr. Snow sing WHEN THE CHILDREN ARE ASLEEP. @

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Review 5 for Carousel

4 / 5

Very nice production

Ralph Freud Playhouse @

- Los Angeles @

, CA @

- Thu, Feb 4, 2010 @

Favorite moment: Scott Weber's double tour en l'air and acrobatic work and Andy Taylor's giggling and bashful Enoch Snow. @

Posted 02/05/2010

by KennS

I liked this production, but I'm still waiting for someone (including Broadway) to do a revival that actually has a REAL CAROUSEL for a set in the opening pantomine sequence. (I don't know why everyone is so afraid to do it as written, unless it's the monetary restrictions -- something that obviously wasn't the case for the LAST Broadway revival, which I saw, and which used the same tired idea of a revolve and static chorus members for horses.) That said, the use of boxes/crates for the set (including carousel horses) was very creative and imaginative, especially in the top of Act II, when the crates became two large sand dunes! The leads were very good, especially "Julie," "Mr. Snow" and "Jigger." I thought "Billy" did a fine job with "Soliloquy." I generally love Michael Michetti's work as a director. We have seen at least 3 plays he's directed in the past few years at Boston Court (where he is one of the artistic directors) and they were ALL EXCELLENT! Lee Martino's choreography was also impressive, as well as the dancers, notably Scott Weber, who, Peter Pan-like, virtually defies gravity with his aerial gymnastics and outstanding balletic work. (Why he wasn't cast as the "Carnival Boy" in the Act II ballet is "a puzzlement.")

Ralph Freud Playhouse @

- Los Angeles @

, CA @

- Thu, Feb 4, 2010 @

Favorite moment: Scott Weber's double tour en l'air and acrobatic work and Andy Taylor's giggling and bashful Enoch Snow. @

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Review 6 for Carousel

4 / 5

Carousel spins towards the brass ring

Ralph Freud Playhouse @

- Los Angeles @

, CA @

- Thu, Feb 4, 2010 @

Favorite moment: Any time Alexandra Silber sang. @

Posted 02/05/2010

by longshoreman

Of course the story is a bit dated, thin and clunky. But the music, if you remember, is still textured and rich like the fabrics the working women are weaving in the mill.

The singing, oh the singing! I've rarely attended a performance of a musical where the voices were so reassuring and just magnificent. I never held my breath in anticipation that some of those wicked R&H notes would be skirted - they were approached, attacked and knocked out of the park. I'm impressed at the variations in the timber of those voices and their ability to actually match the role of the singer. The Julie Jordan, Alexandra Silber, is riveting - you don't want her to ever stop singing. There is so much color and assurance to her vocals that I'll believe anything she sings; such is her lyrical believability.

Throughout, the show was carefully and accurately cast. Despite the minimalist scenery your imagination still filled the stage with whatever props were necessary. The orchestra - also not the full complement - could have used some additional amplification. The dancing, while fluid and pertinent, could have used some judicial editing. At three hours, "Carousel" was a bit longer than necessary.

One final caveat - the parking. It's diabolical so leave plenty of extra time.

Ralph Freud Playhouse @

- Los Angeles @

, CA @

- Thu, Feb 4, 2010 @

Favorite moment: Any time Alexandra Silber sang. @

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Review 7 for Carousel

4 / 5

Carousel was very well done!

Ralph Freud Playhouse @

- Los Angeles @

, CA @

- Sun, Jan 31, 2010 @

Favorite moment: The singing of the song My Boy Bill. @

Posted 02/02/2010

by Anonymous

A wonderful play with outstanding acting, singing and dancing. The Reprise actors are very talented and made the evening very enjoyable.

Ralph Freud Playhouse @

- Los Angeles @

, CA @

- Sun, Jan 31, 2010 @

Favorite moment: The singing of the song My Boy Bill. @

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Review 8 for Carousel

5 / 5

Broadway in Westwood

Ralph Freud Playhouse @

- Los Angeles @

, CA @

- Sun, Jan 31, 2010 @

Favorite moment: "If I loved You" @

Posted 02/01/2010

by broadwaybill

Location:West LA

Carousel is another excellent production put on by Reprise at the Freud Theater at UCLA. It was a very moving and emotional experience, with excellent leads. We are long-time subscribers to the Ahmanson downtown, and from what I can tell, the main (only) differences between the two is that the Ahmanson productions spend lots more on lavish sets, and have larger ensembles. But the productions at the Freud give up nothing in terms of quality of cast members., and Carousel was no exception. In fact, I sometimes prefer the minimalist approach to set design, where the audience needs to use a little imagination, instead of costly over-the-top sets that detract from the performances. Go see it!

Ralph Freud Playhouse @

- Los Angeles @

, CA @

- Sun, Jan 31, 2010 @

Favorite moment: "If I loved You" @

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Review 9 for Carousel

5 / 5

Carousel was extraordinary!

Ralph Freud Playhouse @

- Los Angeles @

, CA @

- Sun, Jan 31, 2010 @

Posted 02/01/2010

by Anonymous

Our first experience at a Reprise performance. We were stunned by the quality of the cast. Where have all these people been?
Enjoyed every minute of it, even though it was 3 hours long. Can't wait for the next Reprise event.

Ralph Freud Playhouse @

- Los Angeles @

, CA @

- Sun, Jan 31, 2010 @

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Review 10 for Carousel

5 / 5

A Beautiful Classic

Ralph Freud Playhouse @

- Los Angeles @

, CA @

- Sun, Jan 31, 2010 @

Favorite moment: "If I Loved You," "Soliloquy," "You'll Never Walk Alone," just about every single song @

Posted 02/01/2010

by Anonymous

Excellent singing and dancing. I've loved this musical since childhood and this production lived up to my expectations. Reprise is always great!

Ralph Freud Playhouse @

- Los Angeles @

, CA @

- Sun, Jan 31, 2010 @

Favorite moment: "If I Loved You," "Soliloquy," "You'll Never Walk Alone," just about every single song @

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Review 11 for Carousel

5 / 5

Ralph Freud Playhouse @

- Los Angeles @

, CA @

- Sat, Jan 30, 2010 @

Posted 01/31/2010

by Anonymous

Somewhat too lengthly but great performers and some excellent songs.

Ralph Freud Playhouse @

- Los Angeles @

, CA @

- Sat, Jan 30, 2010 @

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Review 12 for Carousel

4 / 5

Must see Carousel but sound has problems

Ralph Freud Playhouse @

- Los Angeles @

, CA @

- Sat, Jan 30, 2010 @

Favorite moment: Hearing "You'll never walk alone"!! @

Posted 01/31/2010

by Broadwaymusicman

Location:Los Angeles

Nice to see updated version of Carousel. However, mikes were crackling at times but bigger problem was with the SOUND!! Gorgeous 17 piece orchestra was wasted with very very poor sound amplification. Need to turn up volume quite a bit. No richness to sound. Sounds like an AM radio compared to lush rich FM, SAT radio. Add more amplification, surround the audience with more speakers. Could not even hear the beautiful low bass.. Add subwoofers... My home system eats up Freud's system, acoustics, alive. Need to get to work on this right away. No excuses!!!

Ralph Freud Playhouse @

- Los Angeles @

, CA @

- Sat, Jan 30, 2010 @

Favorite moment: Hearing "You'll never walk alone"!! @

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Review 13 for Carousel

5 / 5

Carousel was wonderful

Ralph Freud Playhouse @

- Los Angeles @

, CA @

- Sat, Jan 30, 2010 @

Favorite moment: Loved the creation of the Carousel scene, ballet numbers and choreography. @

Posted 01/31/2010

by Huba

Location:UCLA

Excellent. Enchanting. Fabulous. Standing ovation.

Ralph Freud Playhouse @

- Los Angeles @

, CA @

- Sat, Jan 30, 2010 @

Favorite moment: Loved the creation of the Carousel scene, ballet numbers and choreography. @

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Review 14 for Carousel

4 / 5

Ralph Freud Playhouse @

- Los Angeles @

, CA @

- Fri, Jan 29, 2010 @

Favorite moment: The dance between Julie and the man and, of course, my favorite songs. @

Posted 01/30/2010

by Anonymous

Location:Santa Monica, CA

I enjoyed the production. The only difficulty for me was being able to hear some of the dialogue spoken by the actress that played Julie. I don't know if it was a problem with the mic or what. Unfortunately, I missed the dialogue.

Ralph Freud Playhouse @

- Los Angeles @

, CA @

- Fri, Jan 29, 2010 @

Favorite moment: The dance between Julie and the man and, of course, my favorite songs. @

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Review 15 for Carousel

5 / 5

Carousel dated but delicious!

Ralph Freud Playhouse @

- Los Angeles @

, CA @

- Wed, Jan 27, 2010 @

Favorite moment: Soliloquy @

Posted 01/28/2010

by cabaret66

Location:Los Angeles

Excellent direction, beautiful voices, sterling performances.....needs a rewrite (I know it's Rogers and Hammerstein) but really hitting your wife and child and having them say it didn't hurt....oh please.....that's never acceptable!

Ralph Freud Playhouse @

- Los Angeles @

, CA @

- Wed, Jan 27, 2010 @

Favorite moment: Soliloquy @

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Review 16 for Carousel

5 / 5

Carousel

Schoenberg Hall - UCLA @

- Los Angeles @

, CA @

- Wed, May 20, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Can't choose one since the entire show is & has always been a jewel & one of my very favorites @

Posted 07/12/2009

by KKNPFP

Location:Lomita, Ca.

This was a wonderful production in spite of the fact that it was without sets; The cast was from UCLA's School of Theatre, Film & Television & the orchestra was UCLA's Philharmonic, The voices & music were just marvelous & can't wait to see another production they may do of some other musical!

Schoenberg Hall - UCLA @

- Los Angeles @

, CA @

- Wed, May 20, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Can't choose one since the entire show is & has always been a jewel & one of my very favorites @

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