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Chapter 483 Bad Musical (Earth)
The reason why "The Truman" became the one that Louise finally decided on among countless choices.

Purely because of CH's influence among movie fans.

Compared with film history superstars such as Chaplin, Marlon Brando, Stallone, and Bruce Lee, the number of works and popularity of CH's works cannot be said to be superior. So why did he become the subject of a Broadway musical?
It’s because of CH’s crazy fans.

Louise went to Lido Island in October. She saw the beach covered with flowers like grains of sand, she also saw people crying, and she even saw memorial activities held all night long. Fans looked at the beach that was said to be CH disappears into the sea, singing the songs composed by CH, as if even ten years later, they still have hope that CH will return from this wave.

Therefore, Louise believed that this choice of title would bring new fame to the New Amsterdam Theater and a lot of box office revenue.

For this purpose, she will of course carefully study all the records of CH during his lifetime, including music, movies, TV series and interview videos. Those materials are piled up in a whole room in her home. Therefore, after using a telescope to see the stage At this moment, after the actor, she almost screamed, it was almost like CH was resurrected!
"It's so similar..." Louise's voice was almost moaning. She felt like she was watching a videotape or some kind of documentary at this moment. The person on the stage was not a real person, but an image of CH when he was alive.

At this time, the actor on the stage had already started his monologue: "I think you should know me. My name is Truman..."

"The beginning of the monologue?" Harold stared at the stage with another telescope. He was not very interested in a "special actor". Of course, he was also interested, but what attracted him more was the content of this musical scene. .

A large number of classical musicals start with a monologue, such as "Phantom of the Opera", "Elizabeth", "Alice in Wonderland", etc., but they are often accompanied by scenes and dances, such as "Elizabeth", which starts with weird music and then an all-black stage photo The crazy assassin appears, the voice of interrogation is heard off-screen, and the assassin's monologue begins: "Why did you assassinate Queen Elizabeth? Because she wanted to die! Her contemporaries can testify!"

Harold almost reproduced the opening paragraph of "Elizabeth" in his mind, because the monologue in front of him seemed too monotonous and boring. Although the performer looked like CH, and the lines and performance were excellent, the dry lines and The hasty choreography makes this more like an experimental Off-Broadway play than one that should appear on Broadway's most exciting stage.

After half an hour.

Both Louise and Harold concluded that the script and choreography of this play were hastily completed and were not of the standard that the Rogers Theater should have - they both knew that the Rogers Theater's regular writer had won a Tony Award (American Musical Award). and the highest drama award), the level should not be like this.

"There are bright spots, but it still needs to be adjusted. It does not meet the performance standards at all, even for actors who are 20 days old." Harold commented.

Louise nodded in agreement. This was right. It was not out of malicious intent from competitors, but because of the observance of objective laws. Even if you have a talented actor, the relevant scripts, backup dancers, lighting and even the coordination of the band all need to be polished over time. , can it become a musical that can be starred in.

"Fuller's push for quick success will ruin the show and this talented actor," Louise said.

If the leading actor on the stage is really the tramp half a month ago, then he has this kind of demeanor when he first appears on the stage. It can definitely be called a genius. It can even be called having both musical talent and acting talent. talented artist.

Just like CH.

And Fuller ruined it all.

"We have to save him," Harold said.

"That's right~" Louise smiled. "Saving" this Beethoven is like "saving" the former pillar of Rogers Theater. In the name of "rescuing", she uses the practice of "attacking opponents". Louise never claimed to be a gentleman, Harrow The same goes for De, so after the performance, they quietly slipped into the dressing room backstage - they were as familiar with the internal structure of Rogers Theater as they were with their own theater.

Actors remove their makeup in the dressing room after they leave the show.

The performance was not a success, many in the audience even left midway, and Louise believed she could hear some quarreling.

Sure enough, they heard Fuller's voice.

"As you can see, it's not yet time! The script is not mature, the dance coordination is not tacit, the band even gets the beat wrong, and there is not enough time!"

Why?Louise and Harold looked at each other. Fuller was sober, as sober as the Fuller they knew. So why was there such an urgency to launch this musical?
"That's the problem you have to solve." A voice said, it should be Beethoven, because it is very similar to his voice on the stage.

"I'm perfect, aren't I? Have you ever seen a musician and performer as perfect as me? I give you the best music and the best performances, and the rest are problems you need to solve." He continued, impatience clear in his voice.

"But..." Fuller looked helpless.

"I don't want to hear the word 'but'!" Beethoven seemed to get angry. "In 20 days, I must perform on stage, and thousands of audiences must applaud and cheer for me. This is what you promised me!"

"Don't get excited...Okay, I'll figure it out. You take a rest first and don't drink too much. It's not good for your voice."

There was a sigh in Fuller's voice, and the footsteps were getting closer and closer. The two of them hurriedly hid, waiting for Fuller's tired back to leave their sight. They looked at each other, then stood up in unison and pushed away. The door to the dressing room.

Because she was a little anxious, Louise didn't pay attention to her steps. She stepped on a cylinder and almost fell down. Fortunately, Harold held her. Louise looked at her feet and saw an empty wine bottle, similar to There were still a lot of wine bottles in the dressing room, and a man was slumped on the sofa, filling another bottle with wine while glancing at them.

This person looks like an alcoholic, but he is wearing a costume that has not yet been taken off, and because of his outstanding appearance, this rude act of drinking alcohol gives others the impression that he is drinking to relieve his sorrows. With a sense of connotation, Louise finally saw this Beethoven with her own eyes. She marveled that "it looks so much like CH", and at the same time, she walked a step closer to him and said hello.

"HI~Beethoven, I am Louise Vallière, the manager of the New Amsterdam Theater, and I would like to invite you to star in the musical that our theater is rehearsing. It is almost perfect, except for a perfect protagonist."

Time was tight, so Louise went straight to the topic. The quarrel between Beethoven and Fuller just now made her feel that she had a great chance.

Beethoven stood up, and Louise noticed that he was very tall and weak. He was very similar to CH in this regard. Before this thought passed, Louise was shocked to find that the man in front of her actually put his arms around her neck and kissed her. After closing her mouth, the smell of alcohol rushed over her... Louise subconsciously flew up and kicked him in the crotch.

　These two days are tentatively scheduled for one chapter each at 11am and 17pm.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)