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Post by infofreako on Jun 7, 2016 8:56:17 GMT
I saw it on Broadway last year, and it was not pretty. It's just a bit of a mess, with some ok songs. I still cannot imagine Alfie Boe as Barrie either! I thought hed pulled out. May well have misheard though.
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Post by littlefluffychick on Jun 7, 2016 9:06:21 GMT
I saw it on Broadway last year, and it was not pretty. It's just a bit of a mess, with some ok songs. I still cannot imagine Alfie Boe as Barrie either! I agree about Alfie Boe as JM Barrie. Doesn't seem an obvious fit to me. It's a shame to hear you thought the show was a mess. I think I'll reserve judgement for now and hope they tighten the show up for London...
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Post by Deleted on Jun 7, 2016 9:12:04 GMT
Each to their own certainly but I really enjoyed it on Broadway. Perhaps I went in with no/low expectation but I had a fun couple of hours-and as noted the music is good, I've listened to the recording a lot since.
But please yes, no Alfie Boe. While his fans will flock he isn't a fit for the role in my opinion.
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Post by HereForTheatre on Jun 7, 2016 10:15:11 GMT
Are you judging it based on the recording only? It's not a very good show.. And bringing it here will be a disaster, BUT I know people working on its and it IS happening. Opening Feb/March 2017.. They have a theatre and it will be announced very soon. Why Weinstein can't just write it off as a noble failure is beyond me. I asked Baz about this show the other day and he said that they were still negotiating with Theatres so this is interesting.
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Post by viserys on Jun 7, 2016 10:29:48 GMT
I also had a perfectly good time when I saw this in New York last year. It's by no means perfect and might well go the way of recent movie-to-musical adaptations in London but it's well worth seeing. I saw Matthew Morrison's understudy Kevin Kern as Barrie who was pretty good.
I don't really see Alfie Boe in this either. Actually I saw a clip of him singing "Neverland" after which I immediately had to listen to Morrison's version again to wipe it from my brain. Don't get me wrong, I absolutely love Alfie's voice and went back to see Les Mis after a long hiatus just for him, but he's completely wrong here.
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Post by talkstageytome on Jun 7, 2016 17:17:05 GMT
I personally thought that while some songs were good, overall it was a bit of a mess. Too many filler songs and some that lightens what should be a touching and serious piece. In my opinion the musical cheapens the emotional story of the film. However All That Matters is breathtaking! However, I certainty don't want to put a damper of anyone's excitement. Just goes to show how different things appeal to different people I suppose.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 7, 2016 17:29:32 GMT
When i saw it in March, I remember enjoying it at the time, but apart from 'All That Matters' and the 'Neverland reprise'(more for the actual scene than the music) eveything else was just forgettable. I listened to the cast recording last week, and I honestly have no memory of most of the song on it.
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Post by Steffi on Jun 7, 2016 17:40:13 GMT
I saw it on Broadway and thought it was alright. Not amazing but not a disaster either. There were some nice songs and Laura Michelle Kelly was wonderful. I didn't see Matthew Morrison but his understudy was good. However, there's a scene at the end that is worth the ticket price alone in my opinion.. Seriously beautiful.
It's a show I will watch again if someone I like ends up being in the cast but not one I will rush to get a ticket for no matter what.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 7, 2016 18:10:33 GMT
What's the favourite theatre for this to go to?
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Post by mrbarnaby on Jun 7, 2016 20:20:29 GMT
The Arts What's the favourite theatre for this to go to?
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Post by littlefluffychick on Jun 8, 2016 9:43:01 GMT
Does anyone know if there is even the slightest chance Matthew Morrison might open the show in London? Thanks
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Post by kathryn on Jun 8, 2016 10:54:46 GMT
I saw it on Broadway with Alfie Boe and Kelsey Grammer and was underwhelmed by Boe and the music. Can't recall a single tune from it. Kelsey Grammer was lots of fun and the staging has some nice moments, though.
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Post by Hamilton Addict on Jun 8, 2016 11:05:00 GMT
Does anyone know if there is even the slightest chance Matthew Morrison might open the show in London? Thanks I think Alfie Boe has already signed a contract, so it's extremely unlikely, but there's a chance for everything!
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Post by littlefluffychick on Jun 8, 2016 12:14:47 GMT
Sad face. Please, no Alfie Boe for London - he's too old and too operatic for Finding Neverland. I hope he hasn't already signed a contract as this show surely needs a more youthful JM Barrie who can sing a decent pop score.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 8, 2016 15:30:29 GMT
I'd love to see what theatre this goes to. I hope it doesn't go Drury Lane
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Post by longinthetooth on Jun 8, 2016 15:36:04 GMT
I love a bit of 'operatic' and like Alfie Boe - but does he have the staying power? I know hardly anything about this show, even less about the score, but he was off a lot in Les Mis, and I gather he's off yet again on Broadway - due to 'injury'. Seems to me he might not be the right choice here. Any ideas of who might fit the bill?
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Post by theatremadness on Jun 8, 2016 16:47:51 GMT
Tony Yazbeck is returning.....so it's all going well, then!!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 8, 2016 18:06:50 GMT
Reviews for alfie were mixed too. Alfie is also meant to be doing the us tour but i wonder if that will now happen
Personally its One of the worst shows ive ever seen. Not helped by being a fan of the film which it pretty much destroys in order to be a disney style family friendly big splashy show. Inappropriate and outdated jokes and considering the budget it has one of the ugliest sets ive ever seen
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Post by ali973 on Jun 8, 2016 18:12:18 GMT
mmm...TonyYazbeck
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Post by mrbarnaby on Jun 8, 2016 21:34:58 GMT
Yes the set is truly an insult to the eyes. Reviews for alfie were mixed too. Alfie is also meant to be doing the us tour but i wonder if that will now happen Personally its One of the worst shows ive ever seen. Not helped by being a fan of the film which it pretty much destroys in order to be a disney style family friendly big splashy show. Inappropriate and outdated jokes and considering the budget it has one of the ugliest sets ive ever seen
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Post by talkstageytome on Jun 8, 2016 22:19:51 GMT
Glad I'm not alone in my disdain. I saw Tony Yazbeck though and he was brilliant.
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Post by mrbarnaby on Jun 8, 2016 23:48:31 GMT
I can only imagine how appallingAlfie Boe was in it. He's the male Katherine Jenkins- zero personality.
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Post by johartuk on Jun 9, 2016 0:11:06 GMT
I can only imagine how appallingAlfie Boe was in it. He's the male Katherine Jenkins- zero personality. Actually, I think it's more to do with the fact that Alfie Boe is a classical singer and Finding Neverland isn't a classical piece. Watching the video upthread, it's obvious his voice doesn't fit the style of the piece. Incidentally, why the obsession with performers' personalities? I couldn't give a toss what a performer's personality is like (and everyone has a personality, so this 'zero personality' thing is nonsense) as long as they can sing/act. I'm not keen on Katherine Jenkins as a performer, but it has nothing to do with her personality and everything to do with her voice sounding, to my ears, like she's attempting to sing with her mouth full of syrup!
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Post by carmella1 on Jun 9, 2016 1:25:39 GMT
I just cannot visualize Alfie doing the Act 1 ending of Stronger with the pirates.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 9, 2016 5:01:10 GMT
Maybe personality is the wrong word but you need charisma and stage presence and neither really has those. Personality does count when on the promotional circuit
Alfie is really a weak actor based on les mis
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Post by HereForTheatre on Jun 9, 2016 7:42:34 GMT
So is Alfie out completely or is Tony just coming back to cover him? I do rather hope it at least means he's no longer doing London, i'm just not excited about him in the role, especially after hearing clips but i'm excited for the show itself. If he does still do it I guess I can catch his understudy when he's on.
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Post by littlefluffychick on Jun 10, 2016 16:08:42 GMT
Can we start a 'No to Boe' petition to try and stop Alfie from being cast in the London production. Anyone with me?
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Post by Deleted on Jul 10, 2016 17:20:47 GMT
This might grab the Piccadilly next year
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Post by danb on Jul 10, 2016 17:40:15 GMT
Why be so specific with your 'No to Boe' campaign? I think that he is much better suited to America...or Russia...or Borneo.
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Post by Michael on Jul 10, 2016 18:10:22 GMT
I'd rather join a No to Neverland campaign
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