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Post by Mr Snow on Sept 21, 2016 11:03:59 GMT
I love the cast album too! I actually played one of the songs on the ipad in the theatre cafe today, funnily enough. I do agree it probably would be done a bit better in England, but I never saw it and do recall people saying that the story itself was flawed. Gorgeous songs though. I'd love to see a production over here! I read somewhere that they were planning on doing rewrites anyway to tackle the flawed story problem. But apparently the biggest problem was simply getting people into the theatre. From what I've heard and read, most people who actually saw the show loved it so much and said it was one of the most beautiful things they'd ever seen. But of course it's no Wicked or The Lion King with big sparkly ensemble songs that draw huge crowds. But if you have a cast with Rachel Tucker and possibly Sting (or alternatively Jimmy Nail) in London, I think they should be able to have a good run at the very least. Mention of Jimmy Nail should shurely be reserved for this thread? theatreboard.co.uk/thread/1598/musical-stars-who-whisper-sing
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Post by Deleted on Sept 22, 2016 7:31:44 GMT
This is just one person's opinion. Who, opposed to you, has actually seen the show. I've read lots of opinions from people who absolutely loved it. And that's why it had such a long and successful run on Broadway. If Sting's name hadn't been attached to this show, it'd have never seen the light of day. I never said it was perfect. Of course there's probably still work to be done, but I think the score has potential.
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Post by Michael on Sept 22, 2016 15:20:02 GMT
Of course there's probably still work to be done, but I think the score has potential. Admittedly, one can argue about the score. If you like a ballad-heavy score, you might actually enjoy it, but I didnt't and found it awful. Most of the songs are slow-tempo ballads that all sound same-y and are repeated and reprised way too often. There are a few okay-ish tunes, but most of them aren't theatre material. The only good-ish number is the women's act 2 opening number (but the entire number was completely out of place). The book, however, is a mess and needs a complete rewrite. As someone on BWW has suggested, have the story focus on Meg instead of Gideon as she's a much better and more interesting character. Better carve out the motivations of everyone to build the ship. Make Gideon more likeable. And lastly, and most importantly, close all the huge plot holes. And by huge I mean Donald Trump's wall huge. Again, taken from BWW:
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Post by Deleted on Sept 22, 2016 16:32:37 GMT
Of course there's probably still work to be done, but I think the score has potential. Admittedly, one can argue about the score. If you like a ballad-heavy score, you might actually enjoy it, but I didnt't and found it awful. Most of the songs are slow-tempo ballads that all sound same-y and are repeated and reprised way too often. There are a few okay-ish tunes, but most of them aren't theatre material. The only good-ish number is the women's act 2 opening number (but the entire number was completely out of place). The book, however, is a mess and needs a complete rewrite. As someone on BWW has suggested, have the story focus on Meg instead of Gideon as she's a much better and more interesting character. Better carve out the motivations of everyone to build the ship. Make Gideon more likeable. And lastly, and most importantly, close all the huge plot holes. And by huge I mean Donald Trump's wall huge. Again, taken from BWW: Yeah, I never saw it so I can't comment on the book. But I did hear they were planning on rewriting it. I can only say that based on that score I thought it could turn out to be a pretty good musical.
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Post by paplazaroo on Oct 16, 2017 14:48:00 GMT
Sting is announcing the new season at Northern stage soon featuring big news from sting, I wonder what that could be...
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Post by sf on Oct 16, 2017 16:15:21 GMT
Sting is announcing the new season at Northern stage soon featuring big news from sting, I wonder what that could be... "Dune: The Musical" or a return to the role of Macheath? (Sometimes I'm serious. Judge for yourself whether this is one of those times.)
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Post by Deleted on Oct 16, 2017 16:18:12 GMT
"Dune: The Musical" or a return to the role of Macheath? (Sometimes I'm serious. Judge for yourself whether this is one of those times.) Dune: The Musical would be f***ing awesome.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 16, 2017 16:23:06 GMT
Just ran Muad'Dib through the rhyming dictionary.If anything, it highlights the weaknesses of the rhyming dictionary.
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Post by martin1965 on Oct 16, 2017 16:54:56 GMT
"Dune: The Musical" or a return to the role of Macheath? (Sometimes I'm serious. Judge for yourself whether this is one of those times.) Dune: The Musical would be f***ing awesome. Wouldnt it just? That film is def one of all time guilty pleasures!
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Post by firefingers on Oct 16, 2017 18:46:37 GMT
There is Sting musical being workshopped in a West End house this week... It's not The Last Ship. Or at least isn't named as such.
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Post by martin1965 on Oct 22, 2017 8:20:48 GMT
I know noone else on here would have seen it but noticed on Match of the Day that both Sting and Jimmy Nail were at Newcastle's game. Might mean something...
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Post by theatremadness on Oct 29, 2017 20:25:31 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Oct 29, 2017 20:29:44 GMT
There'll be a press release tomorrow probably, when it goes on sale.
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Post by Being Alive on Oct 29, 2017 20:29:54 GMT
First I’ve heard of it too, but brilliant! I always wanted to see it!
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Post by Cardinal Pirelli on Oct 29, 2017 20:31:14 GMT
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Post by theatremadness on Oct 29, 2017 20:33:39 GMT
I think someone might have scheduled that tweet a day early. That website says tickets on sale 30th Oct, but Northern Stage says tickets don't go on sale until 9th Nov and most of the 'Book Tickets' links don't work or redirect to an error page!
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Post by sf on Oct 29, 2017 21:27:52 GMT
This is what is known as a dilemma. On the one hand, I am sincerely curious about this show. On the other, I am deeply, deeply reluctant to allow any of my money to end up in Sting's pocket, and not just because of that concert he played in Uzbekistan a few years ago.
Interesting, though, that it's kicking off at Northern Stage. That's what they should have done in the first place.
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Post by shady23 on Oct 29, 2017 21:46:38 GMT
I think someone might have scheduled that tweet a day early. That website says tickets on sale 30th Oct, but Northern Stage says tickets don't go on sale until 9th Nov and most of the 'Book Tickets' links don't work or redirect to an error page! The Northern Stage have been desperately trying to flog their memberships over the last few weeks, this is why. They will get some kind of pre sale for the tickets this week.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 29, 2017 21:57:53 GMT
Guess they will be trying to bring this to the west end as no dates near London. Looking forward to seeing it if this is the Vaseline.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 29, 2017 22:12:22 GMT
Very happy that this show is finally getting another chance. I love the music. Sadly enough I probably won't be able to see the tour, but I'm hoping it will turn into a London run.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 29, 2017 22:14:05 GMT
I wonder if they'll manage to get Rachel Tucker on board again.
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Post by martin1965 on Oct 30, 2017 6:15:57 GMT
I wonder if they'll manage to get Rachel Tucker on board again. Hope so!
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Post by stevejohnson678 on Oct 30, 2017 8:23:48 GMT
I think someone might have scheduled that tweet a day early. That website says tickets on sale 30th Oct, but Northern Stage says tickets don't go on sale until 9th Nov and most of the 'Book Tickets' links don't work or redirect to an error page! I'd be surprised if some of the other dates went on sale today too. Liverpool Playhouse won't go on sale until some time in November when they announce the Spring season, while The Lowry put tickets for new shows on advance sale for members every Thursday and general sale 24 hours later.
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Post by shady23 on Oct 30, 2017 9:50:49 GMT
Northern Stage priority booking starts Thurs 2nd Nov.
General sale from Thursday 9th.
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Post by musicalmarge on Oct 30, 2017 10:03:10 GMT
Add me to the fanclub. I also love the cast recording and would love to see this in the West End. I agree that it's a story that would probably resonate better with a British audience - "serious" stuff hasn't done well on Broadway for a long time. Same with "Allegiance" which was flawed but didn't deserve to do as badly as it did. Not that I blame New York audiences - considering the cost of Broadway tickets I'd also prefer big fluffy bright entertainment there. I think Come From Away is rather serious!!!
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Post by viserys on Oct 30, 2017 11:47:20 GMT
Add me to the fanclub. I also love the cast recording and would love to see this in the West End. I agree that it's a story that would probably resonate better with a British audience - "serious" stuff hasn't done well on Broadway for a long time. Same with "Allegiance" which was flawed but didn't deserve to do as badly as it did. Not that I blame New York audiences - considering the cost of Broadway tickets I'd also prefer big fluffy bright entertainment there. I think Come From Away is rather serious!!! Yea, well, I posted that a long time before Come From Away opened And while I'm glad that it's doing so well, I still think that my opinion in general stands.
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Post by Phantom of London on Oct 30, 2017 11:49:40 GMT
Great news.
Must be a good reason it isn't sailing down the Thames?
I agree this is what they should've done in the first place, build the word of mouth, this would've been a hit in the West End then done Broadway.
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Post by TallPaul on Oct 30, 2017 14:55:57 GMT
If you book for the Tuesday night at Leeds Grand, for 'just' £100 you can attend a drinks reception with Sting himself!
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Post by bellboard27 on Oct 30, 2017 15:00:41 GMT
If you book for the Tuesday night at Leeds Grand, for 'just' £100 you can attend a drinks reception with Sting himself! As long a you don't stand too close to him.
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Post by TallPaul on Oct 31, 2017 13:55:15 GMT
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