Totally agree, but I just hope she isn't toooo old now for the part. This was recorded 25 years ago and people's voices change. The movie will be huge regardless :)
I'm so honored to have seen this glorious production three times at the Shubert Theater in Los Angeles in 1994. Unfortunately the Shubert Theater on the Avenue of the Stars is gone.
For my 29th birthday my sister and brother-in-law bought me front row center orchestra seat to the pre-broadway run in LA. The entire cast was fantastic.
Thanks a million times for posting this clip. Glenn Close is phenomenal, a force with which to reckon. Her interpretation of Norma Desmond is spot on! I only wish I were wealthy enough to have seen this astounding performance live. Some comments have noted that Ms, Close was not musically adequate however, I disagree emphatically; her superlative acting talent moots any vocal limitations. I didn't notice any though.
I was lucky enough to see Glenn in the LA production 3 times before the move to NYC. I had a friend in the cast and was alerted to closing night prior to the announcement. Ms. Close was, and IS, amazing. No one compares.
Darling I don't think the ciritcs choices should be respected nc at the end it's all political. But since a new dawn it's coming j hope new critics come to show real critical opinion. Not just political.
OMG!!!! This is amazing!!! I have been looking for a full clip of Glenn Close doing "The Perfect Year" for a long time. Thank you so much for uploading it!!!!
The level of excellence of Glenn is something never seen before...I love her singing voice...Alan was amazing too. Run to see this before June 25th on B'way!
I can't imagine achieving that astonishing level of talent. Glenn Close is superb in all facets of her craft, hopefully she recognizes the JOY she brings to so many. She is a treasure. Thank you miss Close.
OMG, THANK YOU ~ Next to Carol's "DOLLY!", this was the finest musical I'd ever seen on Broadway! Close was perfection - easily the best choice "Norma". - Just saw her "return" to the role this past April ... still a force to be reckoned with - DOES the entire show exist in this great quality? - Thank you, again!
muscle25ftl This is clearly the Best Broadway Musical I ever saw while I didn't see the original production due to the fact I was born 8 months before it opened in November of 1994 23 year later I finally see it on Broadway in this Acclaimed Revival and it was the best musical I ever experienced on Broadway! HIGHLY RECOMMEND TO ALL BROADWAY FANS WHO WERE BORN IN 1994 should go see this magnificent revival before it departs June 25th 😀
NORMA Ring out the old Ring in the new A midnight wish To share with you Your lips are warm My head is light Were we alive before tonight? I don't need a crowded ballroom Everything I want is here If you're with me Next year will be The perfect year JOE Before we play Some dangerous game Before we fan Some harmless flame We have to ask if this is wise And if the game is worth the prize With this wine and with this music How can anything be clear? Let's wait and see It may just be The perfect year NORMA It's New Year's Eve And hopes are high Dance one year in Kiss one goodbye Another chance, another start So many dreams to tease the heart We don't need a crowded ballroom Everything we want is here And face to face We will embrace The perfect year We don't need a crowded ballroom Everything we want is here And face to face We will embrace The perfect year JOE So, what time are they supposed to get here? NORMA Who? JOE The other guests. NORMA There are no other guests. Just you and me. I'm in love with you. Surely you know that JOE Norma... NORMA We'll have a wonderful time next year. I'll have the pool filled up for you. I'll open up my house in Malibu, and you can have the whole ocean. I have enough money to buy us anything we want. JOE Cut out that "us" business. NORMA What's the matter with you? JOE What right do you have to take me for granted? NORMA What right? Do you want me to tell you? JOE Norma, what I am trying to say is that I am the wrong guy for you. You need a big shot, someone with polo ponies, a Valentino... NORMA What you're trying to say is, you don't want me to love you. Say it! Say it! JOE Max. Get me a taxi. I had to get out I needed to be with people my own age To hear the sound of laughter And mix with hungry actors Underemployed composers Nicotine-poisoned writers Real people Real problems Having a really good time
I believe this is Kevin Anderson playing Joe Gillis in the NY production. Alan Campbell played him in the LA production. I remember that day so clearly: It was the final night of the L.A. run and every performance up until that night was sold out. As luck (or a miracle) would have it, I ended up getting "scalped" for a single, front row mezzanine seat. Missing that show would have been the ultimate crime. And to top it off, the Shubert Theater and complex has since been demolished (so sad). So many great memories of shows at that theater.
Kevin Anderson left the show before the infamous firing of Patti LuPone from the original London production. He didn't the chance to play Joe on Broadway.
Alan Campbell did both LA and NY. The only one to not make the transfer was Judy Kuhn, because she got pregnant. Therefore, Alice Ripley stepped in for her.
Does this recording by any chance have With One Look and As if We Never Said Goodbye. I think this is definitely the best recording I have seen of Glenn.
Glenn Close is good but I was lucky enough to see Patty Lupone in previews in London where this show was first put on stage. She was superb! Kevin Anderson played Joe and was great as well.
In fairness to Patti Lupone, Glenn Close was just a better actor for the role. I love Patti’s voice- but Glenn conveys more vulnerability and pathos. The producers did the right thing.
@@GiftSparksI couldn’t agree more. I saw the stripped down revival 7 years ago and Glenn was magnificent!! She gave the character Norma a dimension that Gloria Swanson couldn’t. I actually felt sympathetic to Norma. Gloria portrayed her as crazy and eccentric. Where Glenn’s interpretation you actually realized that Norma was a product of an industry that shunned her hopes and dreams
This scene, and EVERY Scene there-after slides into Sad, Buffoonery of a Histrionic performance. No, Miss Glenn--you are neither seductive nor up to the Acting skill needed to pull-off such a neurotic/schizo characterizations....Carol Burnett did a better and funnier job.
Who else is here after seeing this on Broadway in 2024 🥺 I can’t get enough
Me ❤ i Love she
Time for Glenn to make the movie version of this and finally win an Oscar.
Totally agree, but I just hope she isn't toooo old now for the part. This was recorded 25 years ago and people's voices change. The movie will be huge regardless :)
I am agree with you 😍👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 i saw her in Broadway in 2016... Still incredibile ❤️
@@jonsa270Well, they could use the studio recording 🤷🏻♂️
I cried when Olivia won the oscar and not Glenn.
True
Glenn Close is magnific 😍
❤I was there. Saw this fantastic original production, visiting NY from Miami Beach, Fla. ❤Fantastic Glenn Glose❤love from Finland
I'm so honored to have seen this glorious production three times at the Shubert Theater in Los Angeles in 1994. Unfortunately the Shubert Theater on the Avenue of the Stars is gone.
For my 29th birthday my sister and brother-in-law bought me front row center orchestra seat to the pre-broadway run in LA. The entire cast was fantastic.
I hope they film the new Australian production with Sarah Brightman.
That play and Glenn were the best.
I love their tango. I had the privilege of seeing this back in the early 90.s when it first came to L.A.
I saw it there as well, it was magnificent 🎉
Thanks a million times for posting this clip. Glenn Close is phenomenal, a force with which to reckon. Her interpretation of Norma Desmond is spot on! I only wish I were wealthy enough to have seen this astounding performance live. Some comments have noted that Ms, Close was not musically adequate however, I disagree emphatically; her superlative acting talent moots any vocal limitations. I didn't notice any though.
Sheilah Ballard i got to see Petula Clark play Nora....she was beyond amazing
I was lucky enough to see Glenn in the LA production 3 times before the move to NYC. I had a friend in the cast and was alerted to closing night prior to the announcement. Ms. Close was, and IS, amazing. No one compares.
Its a musical for goodness sake not an opera. Her voice is expressive nd carry the melody well. Its all that matters. Her acting skills .....
Darling I don't think the ciritcs choices should be respected nc at the end it's all political. But since a new dawn it's coming j hope new critics come to show real critical opinion. Not just political.
Wonderful to listen to & to watch. Makes me cry every time. I love the orchestral arrangement....x
OMG!!!! This is amazing!!! I have been looking for a full clip of Glenn Close doing "The Perfect Year" for a long time. Thank you so much for uploading it!!!!
I have seen this musical with three different Norma Desmonds. Glenn Close gave by far the best interpretation of the role.
I also saw them, thou I loved Glen, Betty Buckley moved me to tears.
Best Norma ever
The level of excellence of Glenn is something never seen before...I love her singing voice...Alan was amazing too. Run to see this before June 25th on B'way!
Saw the broadway revival yesterday! It was perfect! I'm in love with Glenn Close😍 she owns it.
Absolutely magnificent.
Glen Close pretty perfect in every way.
I can't imagine achieving that astonishing level of talent. Glenn Close is superb in all facets of her craft, hopefully she recognizes the JOY she brings to so many. She is a treasure. Thank you miss Close.
Glenn Close is by far the best Norma.
What I wouldn't give to see Glenn in Sunset Boulevard.
She is on Bway until June
Same
I did, but still wish i had seen lupone. Buckley was ok, elaine Paige had the voice, but too sane.
Saw them live in NY years ago and LOVED IT!
He IS very pretty.....!!
I did not know she could sing - great.
Holy shoot I didn’t know Glenn Close could sing 😍🙌
omg, she is amazing ❤
THANK YOU FOR POSTING THIS. I ENJOY IT VERY MUCH.
OMG, THANK YOU ~ Next to Carol's "DOLLY!", this was the finest musical I'd ever seen on Broadway! Close was perfection - easily the best choice "Norma". - Just saw her "return" to the role this past April ... still a force to be reckoned with - DOES the entire show exist in this great quality? - Thank you, again!
Magic.
Gorgeous together
Glenn Close 👏👏
I've Got tickets for her limited run in London 2016. Beyond excited!
+puckfig73 How was it?!
this was amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Perfection
I got my tickets to see this on Broadway in February! Can't wait.
muscle25ftl ....feel sorry for me...give ME your ticket. M x
it extended until June...the best thing I have seen on Broadway in years. Don't miss it. I've seen it twice already.
muscle25ftl This is clearly the Best Broadway Musical I ever saw while I didn't see the original production due to the fact I was born 8 months before it opened in November of 1994 23 year later I finally see it on Broadway in this Acclaimed Revival and it was the best musical I ever experienced on Broadway! HIGHLY RECOMMEND TO ALL BROADWAY FANS WHO WERE BORN IN 1994 should go see this magnificent revival before it departs June 25th 😀
muscle25ftl I saw it 4 times including closing night. Ugh. It could run forever
Perfect, love it!
Thank you very much!
NORMA
Ring out the old
Ring in the new
A midnight wish
To share with you
Your lips are warm
My head is light
Were we alive before tonight?
I don't need a crowded ballroom
Everything I want is here
If you're with me
Next year will be
The perfect year
JOE
Before we play
Some dangerous game
Before we fan
Some harmless flame
We have to ask if this is wise
And if the game is worth the prize
With this wine and with this music
How can anything be clear?
Let's wait and see
It may just be
The perfect year
NORMA
It's New Year's Eve
And hopes are high
Dance one year in
Kiss one goodbye
Another chance, another start
So many dreams to tease the heart
We don't need a crowded ballroom
Everything we want is here
And face to face
We will embrace
The perfect year
We don't need a crowded ballroom
Everything we want is here
And face to face
We will embrace
The perfect year
JOE
So, what time are they supposed to get here?
NORMA
Who?
JOE
The other guests.
NORMA
There are no other guests. Just you and me.
I'm in love with you. Surely you know that
JOE
Norma...
NORMA
We'll have a wonderful time next year. I'll have the pool filled up for you.
I'll open up my house in Malibu, and you can have the whole ocean.
I have enough money to buy us anything we want.
JOE
Cut out that "us" business.
NORMA
What's the matter with you?
JOE
What right do you have to take me for granted?
NORMA
What right? Do you want me to tell you?
JOE
Norma, what I am trying to say is that I am the wrong guy for you.
You need a big shot, someone with polo ponies, a Valentino...
NORMA
What you're trying to say is, you don't want me to love you. Say it! Say it!
JOE
Max. Get me a taxi.
I had to get out
I needed to be with people my own age
To hear the sound of laughter
And mix with hungry actors
Underemployed composers
Nicotine-poisoned writers
Real people
Real problems
Having a really good time
Glen is so over do for a oscar!!
Perfeita ❤️❤️
I believe this is Kevin Anderson playing Joe Gillis in the NY production. Alan Campbell played him in the LA production.
I remember that day so clearly: It was the final night of the L.A. run and every performance up until that night was sold out. As luck (or a miracle) would have it, I ended up getting "scalped" for a single, front row mezzanine seat. Missing that show would have been the ultimate crime. And to top it off, the Shubert Theater and complex has since been demolished (so sad). So many great memories of shows at that theater.
Kevin Anderson left the show before the infamous firing of Patti LuPone from the original London production. He didn't the chance to play Joe on Broadway.
Your post gave me cancer.
Alan Campbell did both LA and NY. The only one to not make the transfer was Judy Kuhn, because she got pregnant. Therefore, Alice Ripley stepped in for her.
Does anyone have the full show? I saw this on Broadway with Glenn in 94! Unforgettable!
Glenn Close is so underated its not fair. Personally Streep is highly overated and is unfathomable why she gets nominated every year.
Has anyone the full show with Glenn for trade? :)
Class.
"As If We Never Said Goodbye" is truncated in this recording. They cut off a few lines unfortunately...
This is the unedited footage used to create the press reels. ;)
Thank you SO MUCH for sharing! Is there anyway you can upload the whole show?
Do you have the whole show on DVD?
Does this recording by any chance have With One Look and As if We Never Said Goodbye. I think this is definitely the best recording I have seen of Glenn.
Listened through the cds on NYE. Is there a full video for this show? I saw a version w/ Petula Clark.
Glenn Close is good but I was lucky enough to see Patty Lupone in previews in London where this show was first put on stage. She was superb! Kevin Anderson played Joe and was great as well.
...and the floating house.
do you have footage from this recording of New Ways To Dream? I would love to see that!
Is this the same Alan Campbell that played EZ Taylor in three's a crowd?
Yup!
You remember that show, but you don't know that M*A*S*H is off the air?
What Ms Close brings to the part is almost constant mania - not a great show but with Ms Close its elevated and Mr Campbell good too
Ummm it didn't turn out to be a perfect year for Joe or Norma, did it?
Let’s hope 2021 will be better!
Would you be so kind as to tell me where this video came from? Why the 30-minute press reel I got has only part of the scenes?
How could anyone compare this with the Jayme Lloyd atrocity?.
I wanted to hate her in this because of the lupone situation, but she was great. A bit over the top, but she converted me.
In fairness to Patti Lupone, Glenn Close was just a better actor for the role. I love Patti’s voice- but Glenn conveys more vulnerability and pathos. The producers did the right thing.
@@GiftSparksI couldn’t agree more. I saw the stripped down revival 7 years ago and Glenn was magnificent!! She gave the character Norma a dimension that Gloria Swanson couldn’t. I actually felt sympathetic to Norma. Gloria portrayed her as crazy and eccentric. Where Glenn’s interpretation you actually realized that Norma was a product of an industry that shunned her hopes and dreams
May I know where I can purchase the dvd of Sunset Boulevard on stage?
where?
Is that the ending?
No, this is towards the end of the first act.
If Glenn Close married Alan Campbell she'd be...Glenn Campbell!
She is a LEGENT!
I. Can't. Sing. With. One. Look. Like. Her. Big. Thumb
Slaaaaag
Meow
Glen is good but this is Patti's roll
This scene, and EVERY Scene there-after slides into Sad, Buffoonery of a Histrionic performance. No, Miss Glenn--you are neither seductive nor up to the Acting skill needed to pull-off such a neurotic/schizo characterizations....Carol Burnett did a better and funnier job.
Fuck off.
She was over the top and that makeup, but she had me on my feet at the end. Quite a performance.
You have no idea.