1057 Ended with honor
The New York Times: "If anyone is still questioning why Le Le Hall is the youngest Oscar winner in history, then be sure to come to Broadway and watch the adaptation of 'Les Misérables.'" The young actor's performance is delicate and powerful, tenacious and turbulent, and there is no doubt that he is the leading figure among the younger generation of Generation Y!"
"The New Yorker": "The charm of the performance and the tension of the drama are vividly expressed on the stage of Broadway." The six-hour show still made people feel reluctant and unable to extricate themselves, rather than boring and sitting on pins and needles, and Lanley-Hall managed to do just that. ”
The 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 even more old. But if the younger generation is interested in Broadway as an art form, then Les Miserables is undoubtedly a good and excellent start, not only because of the top-notch performances that Ranley-Hall has delivered, but also because of the familiar story and imposing backdrop that truly presents a full picture of a history and a time. ”
People magazine, "One of the most worthwhile plays in the theater since the millennium, 'Les Miserables'." ”
The Chicago Tribune: "John Codd gives a deeper meaning to this familiar story, and Lancel Hall gives a more vivid interpretation of those meanings." ”
The Seattle Post: "Walk into the Richard Rogers Theatre!" ”
New York Post: "If you need a reason to come to Broadway, then Blue Gift Hall will be the best answer, and if you need a window into the drama, then Blue Gift Hall will be the best answer as well." Obviously, no one can refuse the charm of Lan Li-Hall, especially when he stands on the stage and shows his strong chest. ”
…… And so on, in the midst of all the praise, the style of painting suddenly seems to be a little wrong.
However, this is the style of the New York Post, which is less serious and dull than the New York Times, more witty and light-hearted, with the occasional bit of ridicule. Of course, this is only relative.
By the time John Code's version of "Les Miserables" hit Broadway, the West End was already known to have received rave reviews as a touring production, but it was a buzz when the American press published their professional remarks for the first time after the opening night.
The real work with zero negative reviews, and it is not a zero negative review of "eighty points", but a zero negative review of "ninety points" or even "ninety-five points", which vigorously pushed the prestige of "Les Miserables" to the peak.
Everyone knows that drama critics are undoubtedly harsh, tricky and picky, they never care about top superstars and super big names, they are outspoken, sharp and full of firepower, but what people don't understand is that professional drama critics are also dedicated and dedicated, for the sake of their favorite theater industry, for the fading theater industry, they are so loved, love deeply.
Therefore, for those excellent and outstanding works, drama critics will never be stingy with their praise, and they are eager to announce it to the world, so that everyone can come to the theater and enjoy the style of the theater stage. If they could, they would even be willing to stand at the door of the theater and take the trouble to tell everyone in the audience how good the play really is and how much it is worth appreciating.
In this way, they hope to continue the vitality of drama and survive in this era of fast food.
This time, Les Misérables was treated as such.
For New York drama critics, the only regret is that for the six-hour long period, for the young American millennials who lack the cultural precipitation and quality, they will not even want to enter the theater and refuse to accept the torture of six hours, even if it is a masterpiece.
Under the influence of the era of fast food and Internet culture, the young generation is gradually losing patience, which is a problem around the world. But in contrast, Europe is still more culturally rich, so Les Miserables was a huge success in London and infected young people, while the United States, which was spoiled by the bombardment of Hollywood popcorn, did not have such precipitation.
This is a pity, but critics have also admitted that this regret has precisely achieved the excellence and excellence of "Les Miserables", and the majestic grandeur is narrated. This is just like the "Lawrence of Arabia" and "Ben-hur" back then, such epic works, the former is 216 minutes, and the latter is 212 minutes, and sufficient foreshadowing and connotation is the sign of the success of the work.
Of course, the same is true for the Lord of the Rings series of the 21st century.
As a result, the entire New York drama critics were fried. The rave reviews, the real rave reviews, even far beyond imagination, those calm and low-key drama critics, one by one, stood up one after another, couldn't wait to send praise, hoarsely calling the audience into the theater to enjoy this rare masterpiece.
Even if people have been mentally prepared for a long time, they can't help but be stunned to witness such a frenzy with their own eyes.
For Lan Li, the critics are full of praise.
This young actor, who is about to turn 23 years old, carries the halo of the youngest Oscar winner in history, he can choose any Hollywood work to star, but he chose London's West End and Broadway, and spent more than half a year constantly polishing himself on the theater stage, this dedication and dedication have won the recognition of the entire theater industry.
What's more, his solid acting skills, excellent stage ability, and delicate rhythm control truly show his ability and talent as an actor, re-endow the role of Jean-Argent with a unique charm, and conquer the critical eyes of drama critics with his absolute strength. This is undoubtedly awe-inspiring.
Of course, with her personal prestige, Lan Li successfully created a surging crowd on Broadway, once again allowing people to see the glory of the peak, and even hopefully promote the recovery of the entire theater industry. This is definitely a breakthrough for drama critics.
Rumor has it that critics in New York have said that everyone watched at least five shows of "Les Miserables," which is the lowest floor, not the average number.
Every critic is joining the wave in their own way, and they're watching it over and over again, pondering the play in the hope that John Cord and Ranley Hall can do better.
"Les Miserables" has become the hottest focus in New York, not only John and Lancet, but also other young actors in the same show, whether it is the famous Tom Holland or the fledgling Joe Alwyn, who have won a lot of attention, and critics have taken a closer and deeper look at these young actors and their future prospects.
From London to New York, the craze continues unabated, and even on the North American continent, more mature business models and more entrenched market appeal have succeeded in creating bigger, longer and farther waves for Les Misérables.
Three months, a quarter, sounds like a long time, but in it, you can only feel the time flying, and before you have time to enjoy it, the show of "Les Miserables" on Broadway has already come to an end.
The whole season still showed a difference, with the closing performance of the Blue Rite as a watershed.
In the two months prior to this, the Richard Rogers Theatre ushered in a surging and surging scene, a sight never seen before in the new century, and a real ticket was hard to find. Even the VIP boxes, which were 100 percent occupant from the first day of the opening night to the last day of the show, were so reckoned that a place in the VIP box became the latest measure of New York's high society.
In the month that followed, the Richard Rogers Theatre boom quickly subsided, and attendance dropped to 80 percent just after the Blue Ceremony. This is obviously not good news for the theater, but it also confirms a point of view: people come for Lan Li, which once again proves the appeal of Lan Li.
After that, the attendance rate fell further, and by the time all the performances officially ended, the average attendance rate remained at about 70 percent, with some troughs and some recoveries, and overall, the box office trend still exceeded expectations, above the inner expectations of the theater manager.
This also confirms the predictions of professionals in London and New York: the aftermath of the repercussions on the theatre industry will still be felt after the curiosity and impulse generated by Lan Li's personal charisma, and will more or less lead the industry back to progress. But what heights can be reached depends on the quality of subsequent works.
It was a long and difficult journey, but at least they took the first step. It's like "Don Quixote" and ballads.
As a result, the Almeida Theatre and the Richard Rogers Theatre both issued official announcements, officially announcing that "Les Miserables" will stay in the theater and continue to perform, with a new cast, and John Cod will be the guest director and producer to ensure the quality of the production, and Lanli Hall will also be named co-producer, who will be responsible for the casting and training of the actors.
John Code's version of "Les Miserables" will be performed at the Almeida Theatre for at least one year, while the Richard Rogers Theatre will run for six months. It remains to be seen whether it will continue to be staged in the future, or even tour in other cities around the world.
It's a step forward, a huge step forward, for the theater industry, for John and Ranley.
Also, the same is true for fans who like Lan Li.
Because, after an eight-month theatrical career, Lan Li finally officially announced that he will return to the big screen to start filming and producing new works.