Comments on: Video: Act III, Scene VI http://www.pbs.org/wnet/gperf/episodes/cyrano-de-bergerac/video-act-iii-scene-vi/463/ Mon, 07 Dec 2009 09:47:35 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Socrates399 http://www.pbs.org/wnet/gperf/episodes/cyrano-de-bergerac/video-act-iii-scene-vi/463/comment-page-1/#comment-2341 Socrates399 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:02 +0000 http://www.pbs.org/wnet/gperf/?p=463#comment-2341 Actually, "panache" is more specific, because it is the white plue with all it represents. I found that clip intriguing. I don't know that I liked it, but I do hope that I get an opportunity to see the whole performance. Actually, “panache” is more specific, because it is the white plue with all it represents.

I found that clip intriguing. I don’t know that I liked it, but I do hope that I get an opportunity to see the whole performance.

]]> By: Paulo Henrique http://www.pbs.org/wnet/gperf/episodes/cyrano-de-bergerac/video-act-iii-scene-vi/463/comment-page-1/#comment-1179 Paulo Henrique Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:53:29 +0000 http://www.pbs.org/wnet/gperf/?p=463#comment-1179 Really, optimal! Here in Brazil the play Cyrano is on exhibition too and I saw it 2 times, the brazilian actress Mel Lisboa is Roxane. I love Cyrano's story. Really, optimal! Here in Brazil the play Cyrano is on exhibition too and I saw it 2 times, the brazilian actress Mel Lisboa is Roxane. I love Cyrano’s story.

]]> By: Mona R. http://www.pbs.org/wnet/gperf/episodes/cyrano-de-bergerac/video-act-iii-scene-vi/463/comment-page-1/#comment-674 Mona R. Thu, 26 Mar 2009 03:18:46 +0000 http://www.pbs.org/wnet/gperf/?p=463#comment-674 I thought all the actors were excellent with the exception of Jennifer Garner. I consider her a good screen actress, however onstage she did not make the grade. Her emoting was over the top. All the hand motions and head wagging served to distract not only from her performance but from the play as a whole. It was disappointing to say the least. I thought all the actors were excellent with the exception of Jennifer Garner. I consider her a good screen actress, however onstage she did not make the grade. Her emoting was over the top. All the hand motions and head wagging served to distract not only from her performance but from the play as a whole. It was disappointing to say the least.

]]> By: Bill Nottingham http://www.pbs.org/wnet/gperf/episodes/cyrano-de-bergerac/video-act-iii-scene-vi/463/comment-page-1/#comment-629 Bill Nottingham Mon, 23 Mar 2009 03:45:37 +0000 http://www.pbs.org/wnet/gperf/?p=463#comment-629 We saw this on March 22, 2009, and loved it. We noted many modernisms added, but that is o.k. What we regretted was that at the end, Cyrano says, "Ce soir quand j'entre chez Dieu," you said "my last lodging place," which is an unnecessary concession to sophisticated agnosticim. Also, the "panache" was made abstract rather than his white plume. But we cried like fools, anyhow. Pat and Bill Nottingham, Highlands Ranch, Colorado. We saw this on March 22, 2009, and loved it. We noted many modernisms added, but that is o.k. What we regretted was that at the end, Cyrano says, “Ce soir quand j’entre chez Dieu,” you said “my last lodging place,” which is an unnecessary concession to sophisticated agnosticim. Also, the “panache” was made abstract rather than his white plume. But we cried like fools, anyhow. Pat and Bill Nottingham, Highlands Ranch, Colorado.

]]> By: Deva Bienevu http://www.pbs.org/wnet/gperf/episodes/cyrano-de-bergerac/video-act-iii-scene-vi/463/comment-page-1/#comment-447 Deva Bienevu Thu, 29 Jan 2009 18:38:47 +0000 http://www.pbs.org/wnet/gperf/?p=463#comment-447 One of the most brilliant performances and portrayal. The passion in the acting brought tears to my eyes. One of the most brilliant performances and portrayal. The passion in the acting brought tears to my eyes.

]]> By: Jerome J http://www.pbs.org/wnet/gperf/episodes/cyrano-de-bergerac/video-act-iii-scene-vi/463/comment-page-1/#comment-423 Jerome J Tue, 20 Jan 2009 20:50:04 +0000 http://www.pbs.org/wnet/gperf/?p=463#comment-423 This was so disapointing, as was the San Francisco Ballet's Nutcracker. That's two not so great Great Performances performances. Cyrano with Kevin Kline is a real flop. We could barely watch it, seriously. The benchmark for Cyrano is of course the Jose Ferrer perfomance in the film classic version. In 1946 Ferrer earned one of his most celebrated stage roles, the title role in Cyrano de Bergerac. He reprised the role of Cyrano in the 1950 film version and in television adaptations. Watch any scene from the film and compare it with this stage dud. There's no comparison. This Kevin Kline version is a travesty. This was so disapointing, as was the San Francisco Ballet’s Nutcracker. That’s two not so great Great Performances performances. Cyrano with Kevin Kline is a real flop. We could barely watch it, seriously. The benchmark for Cyrano is of course the Jose Ferrer perfomance in the film classic version. In 1946 Ferrer earned one of his most celebrated stage roles, the title role in Cyrano de Bergerac. He reprised the role of Cyrano in the 1950 film version and in television adaptations. Watch any scene from the film and compare it with this stage dud. There’s no comparison. This Kevin Kline version is a travesty.

]]> By: Patty J. http://www.pbs.org/wnet/gperf/episodes/cyrano-de-bergerac/video-act-iii-scene-vi/463/comment-page-1/#comment-374 Patty J. Sat, 10 Jan 2009 18:05:12 +0000 http://www.pbs.org/wnet/gperf/?p=463#comment-374 Lovely performance. Kevin Kline at his best! Performed by all in the style intended. A love struck character that all in love can relate to. Lovely performance. Kevin Kline at his best! Performed by all in the style intended. A love struck character that all in love can relate to.

]]> By: Marilyn Stephens http://www.pbs.org/wnet/gperf/episodes/cyrano-de-bergerac/video-act-iii-scene-vi/463/comment-page-1/#comment-352 Marilyn Stephens Thu, 08 Jan 2009 22:27:01 +0000 http://www.pbs.org/wnet/gperf/?p=463#comment-352 I loved this production. How can I order the CD or Video? I prefer the CD Thank you I loved this production. How can I order the CD or Video? I prefer the CD
Thank you

]]> By: Charles Parmer http://www.pbs.org/wnet/gperf/episodes/cyrano-de-bergerac/video-act-iii-scene-vi/463/comment-page-1/#comment-346 Charles Parmer Thu, 08 Jan 2009 18:56:24 +0000 http://www.pbs.org/wnet/gperf/?p=463#comment-346 I caught this last night on my local PBS channel and it makes me wish I lived in NYC so I could go see it live. Cyrano has always been a favorite of mine and I love Kevin's portrayal of the character. I caught this last night on my local PBS channel and it makes me wish I lived in NYC so I could go see it live. Cyrano has always been a favorite of mine and I love Kevin’s portrayal of the character.

]]> By: Kevin Morris http://www.pbs.org/wnet/gperf/episodes/cyrano-de-bergerac/video-act-iii-scene-vi/463/comment-page-1/#comment-345 Kevin Morris Thu, 08 Jan 2009 18:11:17 +0000 http://www.pbs.org/wnet/gperf/?p=463#comment-345 Excellent! Kline as de Bergerac is wonderful and colorful! Excellent! Kline as de Bergerac is wonderful and colorful!

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