THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL "The Riddle" '97 Original

Douglas Sills, Terrence Mann, and Christine Andreas in "The Riddle," the first-act finale of the original fall 1997 Broadway version of "The Scarlet Pimpernel."

[@mosshart21]

I remember the audience in-house reaction to the original mounting here was palpably enthusiastic and positive. It was only outside the theatre that I heard all the dissension that I think motivated the revision. Personally I had a great time seeing this version and I still have the audio cassette of the recording. Christine Andreas leaves me breathless. And I know I'M in the minority for preferring the 'You Are My Home' as it was in the original production too, between Marguerite and her brother Armand before their execution. Deeply moving.

[@Xx.bygracethrufaith]

I prefer You Are My Home between Armand and Margurite too

[@goodmanticore]

This is my favorite song ever! I really hope to see a live performance of this show someday. I'm obsessed with the story (books, movies, musical) and music. I even named my cat Sir Purrcy Blakeney. ^.^

[@diktatoralexander88]

frou frou frills, meeeeow madame

[@saml9816]

My cat was a Percy too. I'm holding him in my picture.

[@thermos_kenn2492]

Your cat's name is the cutest goddamn thing I've ever heard. I hope you're doing well in life. 😺

[@goodmanticore]

@@thermos_kenn2492 I am! Sir Purrcy is too! ❤️

[@groovyroses]

The entire original Broadway album is my favorite. I wish they made this a movie musical. I would have loved to see this.

[@nancyklein2622]

Terrence Mann was amazing in this role.

[@martinadaae]

I am in love with the "can i trust you?" that they both say ahh

[@christopherbush9027]

I know I’m in the minority-but I’ve always loved this score Thank you for posting Spiderwoman!

[@auroraspiderwoman5886]

A very enjoyable score.

[@laurenconrad1799]

Me too! I saw it at Lincoln center a few weeks ago and I’ve listened to the soundtrack non-stop since then.

[@bethsherdell2413]

I love it, too!

[@dolphingirl3698]

Oh, the original production simply cannot be beat! My mom, a lifelong pimpernel fan took me to the original production on Broadway when I was eight. I fell in love with it and it is still my favorite book, movie, and play to this day. It's a shame they've rather butchered the newest editions of the play. At least we have this!

[@singerAR0406]

I love it too

[@katydidiy]

Terrance Mann, a man of many talents, still with us in our 💕

[@certainfriends]

he's still alive

[@brooklyngal6334]

I loved this play so much. (And the book, and film versions) The performances were astounding and the music memorable. I think I have nearly every song memorized. I went with my High School class to see it in 1997. I wish they'd put a full filmed performance from the original cast on DVD. Maybe for the 25th anniversary in 3 years. Thanks so much for this clip!

[@GeorgiaMitchellB327]

This is my favorite broadway show, cast and score, but with the switch to Rex Smith as Chauvelin and saw it on broadway repeatedly. So sad when it closed in 2000.

[@jacksonhollingsworth6176]

God I love the original Bway cast and this song.

[@ZulvinnaUrseiya-hd8lc]

The first time I saw this play was a high school play and they did freaking AMAZING but Apperantly they weren’t allowed to record it which is ABSURD. But anyways this scene was AMAZING. They had a spinning floor in the middle and at one point whoever’s turn it was singing was in the front, and then they had all the background characters playing as chess pieces on the tiled floor and just oh my gosh nothing can compare. I wish I could watch it again😭

[@liliazakikhani939]

The biggest flex of my life is seeing this with the OG cast on Broadway ❤

[@laurenconrad1799]

Thanks for posting this. I saw this at Lincoln center a few weeks ago and I’ve been listening non-stop to the soundtrack since.

[@Annani007]

I love this score. I still listen to it. The Scarlet Pimpernel is one of my favorite books. I love this cast.

[@johnkling6657]

Saw it 8 times on B'way. Love this show!

[@kirajones1650]

Can I just say how sad I am Marguerite hardly got any screen time? It’s probably my favourite if not one of my favourite songs in the musical but dang...really wanted the camera to focus on her! That dress was amazing! (Not to mention she’s my favourite character)

[@katherinelosee8463]

where do you get these videos? thank you. I love them. if you have more please post more. thank you so much.

[@Firmin_Richard]

I NEED A SLIME TUTORIAL!!

[@zakoyantigran]

Thank you so much for sharing this unique video.

[@auroraspiderwoman5886]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@alexanderkulenov8934]

Would you have a full copy of this musical? I can't seem to find anything else other than the German ones and the bootleg one, none of which I could understand.

[@salutauo2035]

I enjoyed this

[@myvortexx]

eternal swoon :)

[@MusicCoversByEssie]

I love this score and these actors, but they need a bit more dialogue coaching.

[@Rex-gu1bu]

To French?

[@frostylunetta]

I personally prefer Rachel York’s Marguerite more