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Show Page C6 - THE HERALD, Provo, Utah, Thursday, October 26, 1989 Andrews will update JekyllHyde for TV 'Baker Boys' a sexy, jazzy comedy THE FABULOUS BAKER By JERRY BUCK AP Television Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) Anthony Andrews saw his role in "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" as a man gone awry because of a drug addiction. In the presentation on Showtime's In the mood BOYS (R) for a juicy, jazzy romance with three star performances - and some hard-edge- d feeling to it? Steve Then see writer-directabout two Kloves' comedy-dram- a brothers (Jeff and Beau Bridges) whose career as cocktail lounge pianists is disrupted when they take on a sexy vocalist (Michelle Pfeiffer). or "Nightmare Classics," Andrews merely combs his hair back instead of undergoing a hairy makeup transformation. "I saw the only way to approach it was to treat it as a new exercise," said Andrews on a visit from his home in England. "We had very limited time. In fact, I didn't think at first we could do it. I tried to bring it into focus for today's audience. I had only a vague recollection of seeing Spencer Tracy in the role, so I had little in the way of preconceived notions. "I knew it had been done a lot, and when you get into it you see why. It's an interesting dilemma to play the same man twice, with a personality change. What really attracted me to the part is that it's so closely aligned with the contemporary drug addict." Dr. Henry Jekyll is a brilliant scientist, yet a shy, introverted man with a limited approach to life. He becomes addicted to a potion which releases the other side of his personality and gives him the confidence and facility to be somebody else. He becomes Edward Hyde, who is usually portrayed as a monster. "That is exactly what I didn't want to do. I tried to play him as the same man who has the suppressed side of his personality released. I didn't use any prosthetic and no obvious makeup. I used the transformation of character in front of your eyes. He is really the same man. "I'm not saying he's a nice man. He just doesn't change into a mons- Beautifully shot, the movie immerses us in the (and t) world of glitzy, smoke-fille- d clubs where you're always likely to hear one more rendition of "Feelings." day-to-d- night-by-nigh- What keeps the movie going is the charmed, uncanny chemistry between the three leads. The Bridges brothers are simply two of the best movie actors of their generation: You never catch them "acting," but when you think back on their performances, you realize you've witnessed rich, varied and distinctive characterizations. Here they bring their real-lif- e fraternal relationship to bear on two very roles. jL well-writt- As a musician who might have achieved great things had he .struck out on his own, Jeff has never been so attractive, so Photo courtesy of 20th Century Fox Jeff and Beau bridges get high marks in their first film together, "The Fabulous Baker Boys,' from 20th Century Fox. Michelle Pfeiffer also pleases critics. melancholy. Beau is equally fine as the pragmatist, the one who has kept the act together. Movie Review Best of all, there's Michelle Pfeiffer as the whose sultry voice brings the brothers new attention, all the while unearthing an intense rivalry between them. Pfeiffer is absolutely er and overdoses on mood. Pfeiffer does her own vocals, and it must be said that she acts the songs better than she sings them. But musicians are likeonly hard-cor- e or care. This is the ly to notice most romantic movie we've had Robert DiMat- in a long time. teo movie. this in breathtaking There's an already famous scene where she slinks around on top of a piano in a red dress while singing "Makin' Whoopee." The are some problems, particularly in the second half when the movie seems to lose momentum 'Sweeney Todd' offers good music, thrills By JEAN MARSHALL Herald Staff Writer Those students and adults who like to do something spooky around Halloween will not be disappointed in "Sweeney Todd." Opera West has ambitiously Musical Review mounted Sondheim's successful "Sweeney Todd" which is far closer Todd to opera than to typical Broadway musicals. The production is finally not as polished as one would like, but the vehicle has a creepy power of its own and the casting for looks especially is remarkable. The voices range from adequate to good, and the acting though generally competent, is occasionally either weak or overdone. Worth seeing for the Sondheim music and the offbeat combination of tragedy, humor and gore set in 19th century London, "Sweeney Todd" is perfect Halloween fare. Certainly not for small children, the tale of Sweeney Todd, the demon barber of Fleet Street who exacts revenge on those who wronged him builds slowly with a couple of shocks accompanied by the screeching organ along the way to the final grisly conclusion. The price of revenge is inescapably clear and the unsettling tale lingers in the memory. The drive alone gets the audience in the mood as patrons turn off of University Ave. at the 900 S. light and follow the signs across the dimly lighted railroad tracks to an old brick warehouse. The realistic setting adds to the grim atmosphere of the show. A jacket and warm socks will prove a wise precaution. Lyn Noe was imposing and authentic as the cadaverous Sweeney after being unto prison in Australjustly deported ia for 15 years. His voice was strong and compensated for moments when he wasn't always at ease moving on the stage or delivering lines. who escaped Angela Drahos confidently con- veyed the comic and grotesque qualities of Mrs. Lovett who made the worst meat pies in London until Todd opened his barbershop above her establishment. Her interpretation was true to the exaggerated conventions of the English stage of the period, the "penny dreadful" (horror comics of the time) and the sensational ballads of then current crimes, but her characterization often lacked control and sometimes became distracting. Geoffrey Huntington who played Monday evening was appealing and convincing as the young lover. He and the golden-haire- d Johanna played Monday by Leslie McRae provided an important contrast of beauty and innocence among the desperate, the deranged and the demonic characters in the cast. n below. Dr. Edgar Thompson will conduct the Utah Chamber Orchestra, the Utah Symphony Chorus on stage, and the audience chorus. Soloists will be Susan Huff, soprano; Man Wescott, alto; James Miller, tenor; and Clayne Robison, bass. Two important changes will mark this year's Sing-In- : 1. The starting time is moved ahead one-hahour to 7:30 p.m. This means ticket holders must be in their seats no later than 7:15 p.m., at which time all unoccupied seats will be made available to holders. The doors will open at 6:30 p.m. 2. Tickets will be available for distribution, a limit of four per patron, at 10 a.m. on Wednesday. Nov. 15, at the Svmphonv Hall Box Office, 123 W. South Temple, and at the Deseret News, 30 E. First South. Requests by mail will only be filled if there are tickets remin-in- g undistributed when the box office closes at 5:30 p.m. In past years, all tickets at the box office have been distributed within the first hour of availability. However, anyone wishing to take the chance may send a stamped envelope to Symphony Hall Box Office, 123 W. South Temple, Salt lf non-tick- .. o .!..6:30.'' . News Wheel of Fortune Z Jeopardy! 0 News USA KSL MacNeil Lehrer Newshour cautioned they would probably consider'some material unsuitable for children. Parents are urged to inquire about the film before deciding on a child's attendance. "Parental PG-1- Guid- ance Suggested for Those Under 13." Parents are warned that some material is likely to be unsuitable for These films are often too intense or suggestive for s to view. KUED CD Cop- a Lassie CD Who "Hanna'sl Last season, he played a psycho- pathic murderer on an episode of "Columbo" on the "ABC Saturday Mystery Movie," and he did the pilot episode last season of ABC's "A Fine Romance," but then dropped out. The show was can-- " celed. "I was yearning to do a comedy. The show was to be based in London and shot in Europe. Every; TV series I'd been offered before was in the U.S. and I didn't want tot relocate. My family base is Eng- land and the children are in school ' there. "Twice they've tried to create al series for me here. I don't want to live my life here, as much as I love visiting this country. But it's a shrinking world and more produc-- , tions are being made in Europe.; The American networks are inter-- , ested and many French and Italian! productions are made in English." Andrews, his wife, two daughters and son live on 50 acres in the Wiltshire-Hampshir- e area, and he has a small place in London. - K.G., Houston. 1951? A. Yes, and a very good one. She was a gag writer and contributed many jokes to such comedians ai Milton Berle and Sid Caesar, and; also wrote for the "Ozzie and Har A. Yes, same Keel, only younger. Q. Was the late Selma Diamond, a writer before she became an actress? J.B.R, of "Night Court," rietShow." 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Motion Picture Assoc. of America Holcroft "The To Dallas via 'Showboat' Today Convcts on deatr row Business Report RATING GLIDE FOR Suggested." Parents are Cosby Show Denise pulls KTVX DISN FAMILIES G: "General Audience." A film most parents would find suitable for the entire family. PG: "Parental Guidance 19th-centu- ry and Pimpernel." His feature films in- elude "Under the Volcano," "The Canadian, Texas. Different World To Have and to Have No! duty (In Stereo) Whitley s purse lOisappears Mission: Impossible Countdown IMF races against tme io fmd a bomb planted by a .re.igious fanatic (in Stereo) 5 PM KUTV are filled on Nov. 15. Musical scores for the Messiah will be sold in the lobby before the for $7 G. Schrimer ediSing-I- n tion). For those bringing their own scores, the program is keyed to theG. Schrimer edition. ur dren" rs OCTOBER 26, 1989 7:00 7:30 8:00 THJURSDAY EVENING In contrast to other productions, the Beggar Woman, played by Kel-li- e Hoover, was directed in this version as a bustling comic figure which seemed to undermine the Lake City, Utah 84101. These mail requests will be filled, at four tickets per request, from any tickets left only after requests Laura Dern also stars in the one-hoshow that makes its debuts on Sunday, and Rue McClanahan plays a London madam. John Barrymore played the role in the 1920 silent film, based on the classic novel by Robert Louis Stevenson. Todd" to Utah County, and he should be applauded for his efforts. The pacing was a bit slow Monday night, but maybe it will pick up in the coming performances. And the singersactors may well become more comfortable in their roles and make more eye contact and sing and speak to each other. Recommended as an alternative to haunted houses and spook alley and teen-agefare for grown-up- s despite a few flaws, "Sweeney Todd" plays again Friday, Saturday, Monday and Tuesday and Nov. 2, 3 and 4. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased in Provo at Center Stage, or Murdock Travel in the Seven Peaks Excelsior Hotel. In Springville tickets are available at Copies Plus, or they can be reserved by calling played it in 1941 with Ingrid Ber " man and Lana Turner in the cast. " A new twist in 1972 made it "Dr. J Jekyll and Sister Hyde." Michael Caine plays the role in "Jekyll and Hyde," an ABC movie tentatively set for after the first' of . the year, also starring Cheryl Ladd. Shelley Duvall, known for her "Faerie Tale Theatre" and "TaU' Tales and Legends," is executive, producer of "Nightmare Classics.". "I'd always wanted to do something for Shelley Duvall," said Andrews. "She asked me to do several 'Faerie Tales,' but I couldn't do them. So it was nice when this' came along and I was able to say, yes for a change." Andrews starred in "Brideshead Revisited" and "Danger UXB,; productions shown here on edufa-- ; tional television, and in such Amer- ican movies as "A War of Chil-- I Television Today the young sailor Anthony Hope Messiah Sing-I- n set at Symphony Hall, S.L. The Utah Symphony Chorus presents the 12th annual Messiah Sing-Iat Sympohony Hall. As a result of a generous gift from The Deseret News, the Sing-I- n will again be free of charge this year, although complimentary tickets are required and should be obtained in advance as explained impact of the final moments of the piece. M Troy Klee as Beadle Bamford and Michael D. Ensign as Pirelli both gave strong performances, and the musicians are to be commended for outstanding peformances as well. Only in a few passages did the volume obscure the voices. Unfortunately, in this production, the lyrics were not always clearly articulated. Sondheim's lyrics and music are challenging. But the words must be clearly heard, and perhaps an extra effort can be made for the remaining performances. For example, when Mrs. Lovett and Todd discuss the varieties of meat pies she might sell, the humor is lost if the words are not clear. Director Neil Vanderpool took a courageous risk to bring "Sweeney ter." Fredric March won an Oscar for. his portrayal in 1932. Spencer Tracy; Richa'd Fi' 'Mi - r |
