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It also helps that full musical numbers showcase Andrews’ vocal prowess (and impressive range), even if it’s more in the jazzy style of “Cabaret” than the classical “The Sound of Music.”
Andrews and Preston do wonders with this material, summoning staggering performances that feel natural and lighthearted. There’s even opportunities for slapstick and Pink Panther-like slinking around and snooping. A convincing female impersonator is rare – especially one with Victoria’s voice.ĭespite Victoria’s extreme destitution, the film is brimming with humor and levity. And sure enough, the ruse of a woman pretending to be a man pretending to be a woman promises big money. While walking away from his former job, he spies Victoria at a restaurant, where she hopes to use the insect-in-her-salad routine to avoid paying the check.Ī friendship blossoms, leading to a harebrained scheme to pass Victoria off as a man (“Victor”) to get gigs through Paris’ most revered talent agent, Andre Cassell (John Rhys-Davies). The result is the joint being temporarily shut down and Toddy getting unceremoniously thrown out. Meanwhile, veteran singer Toddy (Robert Preston) performs once again at bar Chez Lui, causing a ruckus when his jokes insult an older woman who swings her fists. “I’ll sleep with you for a meatball.” Grant’s living situation is just as dire she’s weeks behind on rent, prompting the manager to remove her suitcases to prevent her from fleeing without payment. In 1934 gay Paris, times are tough Victoria desperately needs a job, especially if she’s going to eat – something she hasn’t done in so long that the sight of a fat man inhaling a pastry in a diner is enough to make her pass out. The Blu-ray release is of the opening night performance and the DVD release is of another performance, as the taped opening night performance contained a few minor technical gaffes.Ictoria Grant (Julie Andrews) has a legitimate voice, but the lounge where she auditions is looking for something more “illegitimate.” It hardly matters that her exquisite D-flat can shatter a wine glass perched on the table.
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Performances of Victor/Victoria were released on DVD and Blu-ray Disc by Image Entertainment, one of which is also available for digital download on iTunes.
"Victor/Victoria" – Victoria, Toddy & Company."Chicago, Illinois" – Norma & The Girls."Almost a Love Song" – King Marchand and Victoria."Paris by Night (Reprise)" – Street Singer."The Tango/Paris by Night" – Victor & Norma.But success becomes hilariously complicated when she meets the love of her life – King Marchand (Nouri), a macho Chicago gangster – who sees the act and finds himself attracted to the star. Victoria (Andrews) is a penniless out-of-work singer whose life is changed when she meets the flamboyant gay impresario Toddy (Roberts) and, with his help, she becomes "Victor", an overnight singing sensation in the nightclubs of Paris. It was directed for the stage by Edwards and directed for television by Matthew Diamond and Goro Kobayashi. The play's opening night performance on Octoat the Marquis Theatre in New York City was filmed exclusively for Japanese television broadcast by NHK on December 23, 1995.
Victor/Victoria is a 1995 videotaped television production of the Broadway musical of the same name written and directed by Blake Edwards, starring Julie Andrews, Tony Roberts, Michael Nouri, Rachel York, Richard B.
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