MOST UNDERRATED MUSICAL EVER? - Daddy Long Legs (Broadway Essay Episode 1)

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  • čas přidán 10. 09. 2024
  • This unique two-hander musical premiered Off-Broadway in 2015 and has a lot to offer - a plucky protagonist, an adorable suitor, a surprisingly heartfelt story, and one of the most romantic scores in recent memory. Is it tragically underrated, or is there a reason that it remains obscure? Join me for a full in-depth review, in Broadway Essay's inaugural episode!
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Komentáře • 44

  • @yonicorn1641
    @yonicorn1641 Před 3 lety +46

    The show is so amazing and underrated! I feel like the whole fandom is 10 people and a potato!

    • @wafflefalafel9442
      @wafflefalafel9442 Před 3 lety +3

      tag urself im a potato :)
      one day I'm gonna make an animatic for this musical

    • @youtubeusername7158
      @youtubeusername7158 Před 3 lety

      And it just gained a new member :D I got recommended this musical from a friend and I already love it!

    • @phoenixfire124
      @phoenixfire124 Před rokem +1

      Part of that is probably because when you try to explain what the show is about, it's hard to make it sound interesting. I think some of the best books, movies, plays. And musicals are like that. It's a real shame because this is amazing

    • @Finishingthehat
      @Finishingthehat Před rokem

      Potato here

  • @marniedaniel9765
    @marniedaniel9765 Před 4 lety +11

    My daughter is currently playing Jerusha at North Greenville University in Greenville, SC. One of the most beautiful shows I have ever seen. I am obsessed. Very underrated! I have watched it 4 times and it just keeps getting better!!

  • @jjescorpiso21
    @jjescorpiso21 Před rokem +3

    finally! someone talks about this. my first introduction to daddy long legs was actually the anime. philippine saturday morning kids shows showed a lot of filipino dubbed anime. i hold it close to my heart. imagine how delighted i was to hear "the color of your eyes" in spotify. thank you so much for sharing your love for this musical.

    • @MissSun23
      @MissSun23 Před rokem

      did you know there were productions of the musical in the philippines apparently! i think in the cebu area more specifically.

  • @bethjohansen4093
    @bethjohansen4093 Před 3 lety +5

    When a friend told me about Daddy Long Legs, I dreaded seeing it. I wondered how good a show could really be with only a two person cast. It absolutely blew me away with how good it is- it's like Pride and Prejudice and Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society had a baby. Daddy Long Legs is SO good- it's sweet, romantic, funny, tragic, heart-warming, and heart-breaking at the same time. The music is so simple and repeats itself so much with all of the reprises, but they are all fitting and filled with complex emotions from such amazingly foiled characters! Seriously, this musical is a rare masterpiece in a sea of overly done musicals that rely entirely on one or two songs of belting ear worms.

  • @brookedowd7747
    @brookedowd7747 Před 4 lety +10

    Ah when I first found the show I watched it like three or four times in the span of a week ! It’s such a work of art and I’m so grateful we got a soundtrack on itunes! also the book is sooo good and there’s a modernized part pride and prejudice retelling called dear mr. knightly too for whoever likes reading!!

    • @carlybishop6160
      @carlybishop6160 Před 3 lety +2

      Oh good. I feel normal now. I watched the film on Saturday, had read the book by Sunday lunchtime and have now watched the Musical about 4 times since then in the next week lol

  • @jakegrear
    @jakegrear Před 4 lety +11

    absolutely adored this show when i watched it on BroadwayHD a few days ago, one of the most beautiful scores ever written. great job lucas!❤️

  • @brian11aa38
    @brian11aa38 Před 3 měsíci

    My local theatre did this show. It was always my favorite and getting to see it live is the best!! I love the version on broadway HD the actors are amazing.

  • @aspenrookcole7520
    @aspenrookcole7520 Před 3 lety +7

    I discovered it on Spotify and I love it so much! My two favourite musicals are both two person musicals, strangely. I suggest you try listening to 36 Questions.

  • @TheTheatreLounge
    @TheTheatreLounge Před 4 lety +9

    This show is genuinely incredible!! Love it so much, and also love how there's such a small community around it too, makes it more special but I agree it deserves more love! Great work here!

  • @adabetelbeck5858
    @adabetelbeck5858 Před 2 lety +2

    I agree! This is just a sweet and underrated musical! I actually heard the score before even watching it and I was just enthralled with the simplicity and complexity of it and just Megan McGinnis beautiful pure and sweet voice…I couldn’t stop listening to it! I am now reading the novel and I am loving it! And it is true it is sweet but not cheesy, it has a strong female personality and a young mature yet secluded male counterpart and it is just a delight to see them both grow! I just love it!

  • @BertCCRI
    @BertCCRI Před 20 dny

    I love this show, having seen the Off-Broadway production twice and having watched the live-streamed video on Broadway HD countless times. Megan McGinnis is phenomenal as Jerusha.

  • @adriankirby1311
    @adriankirby1311 Před 3 lety +4

    Yes!!! One of my absolute favorites musicals! The story is beautiful and Megan’s voice is just perfection!!! ❤️

  • @shaunacall4685
    @shaunacall4685 Před 3 lety +2

    Seen it 6 times. Read the book, listened to the audiobook and the soundtrack...the book sequel is just as delightful.

  • @FaniniDraws
    @FaniniDraws Před 2 lety +2

    I found this musical thanks to Spotify with the song "The Color of Your Eyes" and im sad because im not good enough at listening English for understand all the musical and dialogues :c aaaaa 💔

  • @Penguinlove126
    @Penguinlove126 Před 4 lety +4

    I decided to watch this on Broadway HD. lovely show :) and great video!

  • @mcsinger7719
    @mcsinger7719 Před 5 měsíci

    The original tour was so freaking incredible that ut was written on my heart after seeing it 1 time

  • @calielwabaluk
    @calielwabaluk Před 5 měsíci

    I love that soundtrack so much.

  • @softdoze_
    @softdoze_ Před rokem +1

    I've been in love with this musical since I was in college! The first song I heard from this musical was My Manhattan and I was immediately hooked! I dream to see this live ❤

  • @alexkempton8090
    @alexkempton8090 Před 2 lety +1

    I saw this not too long ago and it was a life changer of a musical. I absolutely adored it. I don't think you're seeing it the rose colored glasses. It really was that good. My only regret was not seen the show more than once when it was showing near me.
    Just want to point out that it is not a violin, but a cello. Which I suppose is part of the violin family so you weren't off completely, but yeah. Cello.

  • @emiliec.miller7140
    @emiliec.miller7140 Před 3 lety +2

    I recently found this show and love it. Want to be in it someday!

  • @MrUtahNative
    @MrUtahNative Před 2 lety

    My wife and I saw this play last year and loved it! I have to agree that this musical is a breath of fresh air. It is one of our favorites. Thanks for the review!

  • @phoenixfire124
    @phoenixfire124 Před rokem +1

    It's just that good.

  • @sarahnelson5022
    @sarahnelson5022 Před 2 lety

    I am so glad I learned of this! This book has been a favorite since childhood. So happy to see it on stage.

  • @1998misia
    @1998misia Před 3 lety

    I grew up with this book as being one of my favourite novels. I accidentally stumbled upon some of the music on Spotify and I was immediately drawn to it and after seeing that it's a musical adaptation of my beloved book I simply had to see it! I adore the stage production, it's so simple but really portrays the story well and the music is gorgeous! I also love the humor in the show.

  • @Thepixiebella
    @Thepixiebella Před 2 lety

    I love this musical.

  • @ohifonlyx33
    @ohifonlyx33 Před 2 lety

    my "local" (ok I drive like 3 hours to check them out) theatre did this a few years ago and the romantic tension made me so giddy I nearly passed out. It's so simple, yet so stunning.

  • @jansondl
    @jansondl Před 3 lety

    I saw this show at the Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park way before it went to Broadway. They were selling a CD of the soundtrack which I bought. I liked the show a lot when I saw it, but listening to the soundtrack made me love it. The music and lyrics are so clever. I agree the this is a very underrated musicals.

  • @animaliashelter
    @animaliashelter Před 2 lety

    I'm with you I love this musical

  • @jef711
    @jef711 Před 2 lety +1

    Knoxville is also a musical which is good story very telling and not given much attention

  • @kino9643
    @kino9643 Před 3 lety

    I remember seeing it at my old highschool around 2 years ago and I absolutely fell in love with it
    I wish it had gotten more recognition T^T)

  • @rachelshaw4113
    @rachelshaw4113 Před 4 lety

    I absolutely adore this show! Thank you for this video! This is awesome!

  • @MusicMel98
    @MusicMel98 Před 3 lety

    Love this video! One of my favorite shows.

  • @janagram2
    @janagram2 Před 2 lety

    Love this show!

  • @Emilypellecchia
    @Emilypellecchia Před 3 lety +1

    y e s. thank you. y e s.

  • @cerealwithnutella2567
    @cerealwithnutella2567 Před 3 lety

    i love this musical so muchhhhhh

  • @PradoRenata
    @PradoRenata Před 3 lety

    Yes!! Love it!!

  • @raheemfielder-bey998
    @raheemfielder-bey998 Před měsícem

    As much as I love this show and see it in a whimsical and light manner, I can’t deny the fact that Jervis is lowkey a Groomer 😂. Again I LOVE this show to death it’s just very a Dear Evan Hansen & Sweeney Todd morality situation.