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Post by Deleted on Apr 18, 2016 19:33:25 GMT
Each time I listen to Dreamgirls, think about it or visit the website, it makes me realise how much I can't wait for the production! It's going to be epic! I hope the production is new and fun.
I love how the Savoy are doing some incredible productions recently! Gyosy, G&D, Funny Girl and Dreamgirls are all shows I have or am going to see! It's defiantly the hottest theatre in town at the moment!
Anymore ideas in casting??
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Post by poster J on Apr 24, 2016 4:51:05 GMT
I love this show, so can't wait to finally see it! Amber has a great voice so I think she'll more than do the role justice. Intrigued to see who they'll cast as Deena - it's a shame Rachel John is in the Bodyguard until January as I would have loved to see her in the role!
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Apr 24, 2016 6:15:02 GMT
Amber's first winter in chilly London. Amber's first 7 shows a week musical.... Let's hope she gets a flu fab!
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Post by ali973 on Apr 24, 2016 7:00:02 GMT
^ TBH I think a once a week alternate gig isn't sufficient to have this poor girl regain strength and stamina to go on. I think two times a week is very fair considering how much work is required. Anyway, got my ticket booked for the first preview and SeeTickets credit for another performance with the alternate sometime in January!
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Apr 24, 2016 7:01:47 GMT
Fairly early in the run then... Very wise. Same here! Did you know Amber is 30?
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Post by Deleted on Apr 25, 2016 13:45:42 GMT
So Amber Riley doesn't perform on Wednesday evening and an alternate will. Wonder who that will be, probably nobody famous if it's just once a week.
Mind you can't really blame her, Eiffe is a HUGE role. She has some massive numbers and 'And I'm telling you' needs loads of energy and power.
Is a Wednesday evening a weird show for an alternate to be on?
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Post by Deleted on Apr 25, 2016 14:15:57 GMT
It is a weird show to miss, I would of thought the Matinee would of made more sense for her to miss personally.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 25, 2016 14:21:37 GMT
It is a weird show to miss, I would of thought the Matinee would of made more sense for her to miss personally. That's exactly what show I thought it would be.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 26, 2016 9:48:51 GMT
Mica Paris could be an interesting choice for a role?
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Post by Hamilton Addict on Apr 26, 2016 9:52:09 GMT
So Amber Riley doesn't perform on Wednesday evening and an alternate will. Wonder who that will be, probably nobody famous if it's just once a week. Mind you can't really blame her, Eiffe is a HUGE role. She has some massive numbers and 'And I'm telling you' needs loads of energy and power. Is a Wednesday evening a weird show for an alternate to be on? If Imelda doesn't need an alternate, no one does.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 26, 2016 10:20:02 GMT
What's Patti Boulaye up to nowadays?
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Post by dgjbear on Apr 27, 2016 13:02:19 GMT
What's Patti Boulaye up to nowadays? She was one of the celebs in that Real Marigold Hotel reality show on Ch4 in January with Miriam Margolys etc
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Post by Deleted on Apr 30, 2016 11:30:28 GMT
Does anyone think Cynthia Erivo will come over here to star in the show?
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Post by ali973 on Apr 30, 2016 12:04:42 GMT
I doubt it. Cynthia doesn't read Dina, at all, not to mention that realistically Dina is really second to Effie, as much as they wanted to beef up the character for Beyonce in the film.
Also, the timing doesn't work. Color Purple is still killing it on Broadway, she's bound to be nominated if not win, and I would imagine she'd either hang out in the same show or do something completely different like movies or do a solo album.
I also think we need to move away from casting her in every single black role under the sun.
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Post by d'James on Apr 30, 2016 12:13:47 GMT
I doubt it. Cynthia doesn't read Dina, at all, not to mention that realistically Dina is really second to Effie, as much as they wanted to beef up the character for Beyonce in the film. Also, the timing doesn't work. Color Purple is still killing it on Broadway, she's bound to be nominated if not win, and I would imagine she'd either hang out in the same show or do something completely different like movies or do a solo album. I also think we need to move away from casting her in every single black role under the sun. CYNTHIA ERIVO is . . . MARTIN LUTHER KING JR in I Have A Dream the Musical (nothing to do with ABBA)
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Post by emilyrose on Apr 30, 2016 12:30:16 GMT
Hey guys, I'm new here. I find this forum a great wealth of information though.
I didn't know Amber will not perform Wednesday's, as I haven't booked yet, I will try to avoid Wednesday's.
I have to say, as soon as I saw they were bringing Dreamgirl's to the west end I have been so excited. I have been waiting for years for it to happen and now I cannot wait at all! I'm trying to not get too excited as I don't want it to not live up to my expectations, but yes, I've waited for ages for this to happen.
ETA, forgot to add, the one thing that would really ruin it for me would be if Mica Paris were in it though! Lemar does sound like a good idea for casting though.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Apr 30, 2016 12:45:26 GMT
Hey guys, I'm new here. I find this forum a great wealth of information though. I didn't know Amber will not perform Wednesday's, as I haven't booked yet, I will try to avoid Wednesday's. I have to say, as soon as I saw they were bringing Dreamgirl's to the west end I have been so excited. I have been waiting for years for it to happen and now I cannot wait at all! I'm trying to not get too excited as I don't want it to not live up to my expectations, but yes, I've waited for ages for this to happen. ETA, forgot to add, the one thing that would really ruin it for me would be if Mica Paris were in it though! Lemar does sound like a good idea for casting though. emilyrose you were our 800th member so a special welcome ro the forum
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Post by Deleted on Apr 30, 2016 13:20:17 GMT
Hey guys, I'm new here. I find this forum a great wealth of information though. I didn't know Amber will not perform Wednesday's, as I haven't booked yet, I will try to avoid Wednesday's. I have to say, as soon as I saw they were bringing Dreamgirl's to the west end I have been so excited. I have been waiting for years for it to happen and now I cannot wait at all! I'm trying to not get too excited as I don't want it to not live up to my expectations, but yes, I've waited for ages for this to happen. ETA, forgot to add, the one thing that would really ruin it for me would be if Mica Paris were in it though! Lemar does sound like a good idea for casting though. I think that Mica Paris would be quite good in it, I can see her being Lorell maybe
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Post by emilyrose on Apr 30, 2016 13:29:47 GMT
Hey guys, I'm new here. I find this forum a great wealth of information though. I didn't know Amber will not perform Wednesday's, as I haven't booked yet, I will try to avoid Wednesday's. I have to say, as soon as I saw they were bringing Dreamgirl's to the west end I have been so excited. I have been waiting for years for it to happen and now I cannot wait at all! I'm trying to not get too excited as I don't want it to not live up to my expectations, but yes, I've waited for ages for this to happen. ETA, forgot to add, the one thing that would really ruin it for me would be if Mica Paris were in it though! Lemar does sound like a good idea for casting though. emilyrose you were our 800th member so a special welcome ro the forum Aw thank you very much! Wow, 800, that's amazing. Cue the confetti from the sky!
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Post by emilyrose on Apr 30, 2016 13:33:08 GMT
Hey guys, I'm new here. I find this forum a great wealth of information though. I didn't know Amber will not perform Wednesday's, as I haven't booked yet, I will try to avoid Wednesday's. I have to say, as soon as I saw they were bringing Dreamgirl's to the west end I have been so excited. I have been waiting for years for it to happen and now I cannot wait at all! I'm trying to not get too excited as I don't want it to not live up to my expectations, but yes, I've waited for ages for this to happen. ETA, forgot to add, the one thing that would really ruin it for me would be if Mica Paris were in it though! Lemar does sound like a good idea for casting though. I think that Mica Paris would be quite good in it, I can see her being Lorell maybe Personally I cannot see it, I don't think she's slight enough for one thing, but I just can't see her pulling off the Lorell role at all.
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Post by Deleted on May 1, 2016 9:25:00 GMT
Terence Maynard could be a good option for Curtis?
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Post by basdfg on May 1, 2016 9:53:55 GMT
I think I am going to book for this soon. Cheapest seats in the Upper Circle so not expecting a very good view but its the singing that counts more in this show anyway.
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Post by ali973 on May 1, 2016 16:57:44 GMT
Terrance reads a bit older than Amber, who is still a teenager or in her early 20s.
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Post by Deleted on May 1, 2016 17:07:01 GMT
Terrance reads a bit older than Amber, who is still a teenager or in her early 20s. Ah yes I know what you mean but I think he can do the same personality as Curtis very well and he'd be a good choice. However, I get you what mean. I'm trying to think when the cast will be announced and who will be included
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Post by emilyrose on May 1, 2016 17:16:25 GMT
I think I am going to book for this soon. Cheapest seats in the Upper Circle so not expecting a very good view but its the singing that counts more in this show anyway. I'm waiting until after June when I see funny girl at the Savoy, to see where has the better seats for me. I cannot wait though!
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Post by ali973 on May 1, 2016 18:38:35 GMT
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Post by poster J on May 2, 2016 10:35:02 GMT
Terrance reads a bit older than Amber, who is still a teenager or in her early 20s. Amber is 30. Not sure what age (approx) the character of Effie is supposed to be?
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Post by BurlyBeaR on May 2, 2016 11:04:58 GMT
LOL are you making these yourself Ali?
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Post by Deleted on May 2, 2016 11:38:23 GMT
Maybe Kelly Rowland could make her west end debut as Deena or Michelle Williams?!
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Post by ali973 on May 2, 2016 11:50:14 GMT
I stole this one but made the Norma D one!
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