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Post by Deleted on Aug 11, 2016 19:16:25 GMT
I already feel like this will be a dumb question but I shall ask... when booking on the website, you get the option of buying a programme. Can you buy them at the theatre or can you only buy them online? I suspect you can buy them at the theatre but I will still ask to be sure before I book.
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Post by stevejohnson678 on Aug 11, 2016 19:31:30 GMT
I already feel like this will be a dumb question but I shall ask... when booking on the website, you get the option of buying a programme. Can you buy them at the theatre or can you only buy them online? I suspect you can buy them at the theatre but I will still ask to be sure before I book. They're on sale at the theatre too. £4 if I remember correctly.
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Post by Phantom of London on Aug 11, 2016 19:35:22 GMT
As Steve says, but interestingly how do you buy a programme online is a PDF?
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Post by Phantom of London on Aug 11, 2016 19:41:11 GMT
Some £30 tickets for tomorrow, Saturday matinee too.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 11, 2016 19:49:52 GMT
Thank you guys, I am at the show tomorrow... L22 which is down to £30 when it is usually one of the higher end tickets!
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Post by stevejohnson678 on Aug 11, 2016 20:01:54 GMT
As Steve says, but interestingly how do you buy a programme online is a PDF? There were a lot of people with programme vouchers on my visit to the Old Vic so I imagine ordering the programme online in advance you just get a voucher with your tickets to exchange for one at the theatre. There's no electronic version/PDF to download.
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Post by Phantom of London on Aug 11, 2016 20:06:14 GMT
Okay thank for that, a lot of hassle to get a programme, going to get the voucher, then print the thing off.
Just hand over £4 or more and get change, job done.
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Post by theatremadness on Aug 11, 2016 20:07:02 GMT
There's also some £12 restricted view Upper Circle seats for Press Night on Tues 16th. I'd go for them if the view was just a tiny bit better, and having seen it from the stalls already, I think that's where I'd prefer to see the show from. What do we think the likelihood of the £30 on-the-day reductions carrying on after press night? I am pretty set on wanting to make a return trip but wouldn't mind leaving it a bit longer as I only saw it a week or so ago. Would happily pay £30 again but any more than that is slightly out of my budget!
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Post by theatreliker on Aug 11, 2016 22:16:00 GMT
Saw this tonight. It's utterly superb! Beautiful music, clever and hilarious lyrics, seamless production. (All is forgiven Warchus). Fantastic cast. Would love to hear the songs again.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 11, 2016 22:19:24 GMT
Andy Karl in the lead, he has been nominated for two Tony awards (for Rocky and On the Twentieth Century). If this goes to Broadway, is the role, or he, good enough to nab another nomination or even a win?
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Post by Someone in a tree on Aug 11, 2016 22:33:48 GMT
Saw it tonight and I'm in the loving it camp. Best new musica in such a long time
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Post by theatremadness on Aug 11, 2016 22:37:51 GMT
Andy Karl in the lead, he has been nominated for two Tony awards (for Rocky and On the Twentieth Century). If this goes to Broadway, is the role, or he, good enough to nab another nomination or even a win? It's a wonderful ensemble show, and what a glorious ensemble they are, but Andy Karl is absolutely sensational in what is a superbly written role. He's charismatic, he's an asshole, he's funny and witty, he's natural, perfect comic timing and all the rest that you could ask for in a leading man. It's nomination worthy for sure - but a win would be better judged knowing who he would be up against. But it's certainly an award-winning performance in the right circumstances!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 11, 2016 22:40:53 GMT
Andy Karl in the lead, he has been nominated for two Tony awards (for Rocky and On the Twentieth Century). If this goes to Broadway, is the role, or he, good enough to nab another nomination or even a win? It's a wonderful ensemble show, and what a glorious ensemble they are, but Andy Karl is absolutely sensational in what is a superbly written role. He's charismatic, he's an asshole, he's funny and witty, he's natural, perfect comic timing and all the rest that you could ask for in a leading man. It's nomination worthy for sure - but a win would be better judged knowing who he would be up against. But it's certainly an award-winning performance in the right circumstances! From what I have seen of him on film and audio etc he is hugely talented and picks the perfect roles for himself. In any other season, it seems his performances in the prior nominated shows would be worthy of the win. I am very much looking forward to seeing the show and seeing him tomorrow night. In all honesty, I have never seen the film but he is the reason I am going. I follow a lot of Broadway performers thanks to Broadway.com and he has always been one of the people I have kept my eye on as someone I want to see live.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 11, 2016 22:58:38 GMT
Andy Karl in the lead, he has been nominated for two Tony awards (for Rocky and On the Twentieth Century). If this goes to Broadway, is the role, or he, good enough to nab another nomination or even a win? It's a wonderful ensemble show, and what a glorious ensemble they are, but Andy Karl is absolutely sensational in what is a superbly written role. He's charismatic, he's an asshole, he's funny and witty, he's natural, perfect comic timing and all the rest that you could ask for in a leading man. It's nomination worthy for sure - but a win would be better judged knowing who he would be up against. But it's certainly an award-winning performance in the right circumstances! And oh, those arms. In the words of that great philosopher, Shania Twain, Andy Karl is a fine piece of real estate and I'm gonna get me some land.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 12, 2016 1:02:06 GMT
I'm not sure when (if?) this is going to Broadway but if it goes this season, Andy Karl will have an incredibly tough time winning against Ben Platt in Dear Evan Hansen. From what I hear, it's almost a certainty.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 12, 2016 19:54:14 GMT
Interval and wow, I am really quite shocked how much I am loving it! It is a concept that shouldn't work, the same day everyday, but the music is amazing, Andy Karl is fantastic and the whole staging and design is so inventive and clever! Wow its great!
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Post by 49thand8th on Aug 12, 2016 20:25:22 GMT
I'm not sure when (if?) this is going to Broadway but if it goes this season, Andy Karl will have an incredibly tough time winning against Ben Platt in Dear Evan Hansen. From what I hear, it's almost a certainty. I saw DEH pre-Broadway in Washington DC and off-Broadway. I can't disagree with you there about Platt, though my experience seeing Andy Karl (apart from Law & Order!) is "just" Jersey Boys and Rocky. He was a powerhouse in both, and I mostly went back to Jersey Boys to see him out of curiosity. He made a lot of lines funnier and more intense than I'd ever imagined, and I've seen a LOT of guys play Tommy. And Rocky, as flawed as it was, was also incredible, as was he in it.
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Post by stuartmcd on Aug 12, 2016 21:48:07 GMT
Saw the show tonight and thought it was just fantastic. It was so funny (a lot funnier than the movie) but also showed real heart and really explored how deeply that situation could affect you.
This needs a life after The Old Vic run!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 12, 2016 21:59:08 GMT
Tonight was fantastic! I was actually taken aback by just how damn good it is and Andy Karl deserves alot of attention for his performance, it is just fantastic! The finale had me in awe and evidently the audience loved it too with full stalls and standing ovation from most, especially at the back of the stalls. This needs life after the Old Vic it truly deserves it! Was also lovely to meet Phantom and other Dan tonight! Even switched my seat with the couple next to me so I could chat to other Dan before the shoe haha! Truly blown away with this production tonight, bring on a Cast Recording, it just needs to happen!
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Post by Phantom of London on Aug 12, 2016 23:41:26 GMT
I enjoyed the show more than the first visit, but still had some issues.
If Matilda is the standard for this show to hit, then it would be unsurprising fail, but what show could reach those dizzy heights? Andy Karl is very good and you can watch him for ever, more impressed the second tie, he has a fine pair of chops, but his acting ability caught me more this time. But who really caught my eye again was the adorable Carlyss Peer and this role will be her breakout role.
But the real highlight for me was meeting both Daniels.
And still no friggin song list in the programme. Grrrrr
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Post by thebearofwestend on Aug 13, 2016 1:39:44 GMT
So I should avoid this? I enjoyed the show more than the first visit, but still had some issues. If Matilda is the standard for this show to hit, then it would be unsurprising fail, but what show could reach those dizzy heights? Andy Karl is very good and you can watch him for ever, more impressed the second tie, he has a fine pair of chops, but his acting ability caught me more this time. But who really caught my eye again was the adorable Carlyss Peer and this role will be her breakout role. But the real highlight for me was meeting both Daniels. And still no friggin song list in the programme. Grrrrr
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Post by Phantom of London on Aug 13, 2016 18:07:59 GMT
So I should avoid this? I enjoyed the show more than the first visit, but still had some issues. If Matilda is the standard for this show to hit, then it would be unsurprising fail, but what show could reach those dizzy heights? Andy Karl is very good and you can watch him for ever, more impressed the second tie, he has a fine pair of chops, but his acting ability caught me more this time. But who really caught my eye again was the adorable Carlyss Peer and this role will be her breakout role. But the real highlight for me was meeting both Daniels. And still no friggin song list in the programme. Grrrrr No it wouldn't be my first choice, but if you can snag a ticket for £30 - then do so. I am just one of many opinions and only one of those counts and that is yours.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 13, 2016 18:10:56 GMT
If you want too see it, I would definitely pay to see it again! I would of paid more if I knew how good it was going to be! Just a choice of whether or not you wanna.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 13, 2016 18:23:22 GMT
It's not worth £67.50
That they think they can charge
People are so stupid paying these sorts of prices
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Post by Deleted on Aug 13, 2016 18:24:39 GMT
And it was far from full
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Post by Deleted on Aug 13, 2016 18:55:53 GMT
... tryibg to remember a time when Parsley wasn't negative... hmm...
Awkward when the stalls were packed when we went.
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Post by kelly52 on Aug 13, 2016 18:58:35 GMT
It's not worth £67.50 That they think they can charge People are so stupid paying these sorts of prices Well, I would happily splash out £67.50 to see it again. Im fairly new here to posting. I'm guessing Parsley is a negative old nelly, with a massive chip on his shoulder? Right? It is the best new musical in the west end for many, many a year. Reminded me lyrically of Sondheim in terms of density. I really want to listen to it again. I was blown away. Anyone who is passionate about theatre MUST see this.
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Post by kelly52 on Aug 13, 2016 19:13:29 GMT
Ps Parsley, can I just ask (to save me trawling through your posts) what do you actually like (specifically)? Just so I can get a lie of the land. Sent with kindness and trying not to just write you off. Thanks.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 13, 2016 19:28:25 GMT
parsley often says what we were all thinking but we didn't dare say (type) it...
His posts are always entertaining and individual. He speaks the truth as he sees it.
Embrace him. He doesn't seem to have any chip and is not a "negative old nelly"...
You might not always agree with him but...
Go with it.
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Post by foxa on Aug 13, 2016 19:33:11 GMT
As Calaphas says...
Parsley doesn't need me to speak for him, but he and I both rated The Flick and Cuttin' It and we both dissed Richard III. He hated Faith Healer and I liked it. But I appreciate his passion and sometimes he makes me look at something a second time and think 'heh.'
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