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I loved the movie, but it's so hard to compare the real live versions to the movies. Scenes/songs are always left out, and generally, IMO, the performers are always much better live. And I love the live orchestras!
Same here, I even own the movie and enjoy watching it.. but it's nothing compared to the show. I always feel sorry for the orchestra. The longest show I've ever done lasted two weeks.. and it was horrible (well, until I got my paycheck :) ). But night after night it's the same thing, no one ever really notices you. But I like that in Chicago the musicians are on stage and not in the pit (or at least when I saw it they were onstage).