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Post by theatremadness on Sept 11, 2017 11:43:12 GMT
I'd like to know what showbizkid thinks on this matter, too. He's been a bit quiet recently!
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Post by anita on Sept 11, 2017 13:31:34 GMT
Too expensive for me.
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Post by foxa on Sept 11, 2017 18:15:25 GMT
I usually do book for the musicals at the Menier ('She Loves Me' and 'Assassins' were two of my favourite theatre experiences of the last couple of years) but 'Barnum' doesn't strike me as being in their league as a musical and with no casting announcement and what seems to me to be slightly higher prices.....I haven't booked today and will see if there are any offers later. If not, I may well be kicking myself but can accept that possibility.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Sept 11, 2017 18:17:16 GMT
I'd like to know what showbizkid thinks on this matter, too. He's been a bit quiet recently!
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Post by foxa on Sept 11, 2017 18:18:56 GMT
I usually do book for the musicals at the Menier ('She Loves Me' and 'Assassins' were two of my favourite theatre experiences of the last couple of years) but 'Barnum' doesn't strike me as being in their league as a musical and with no casting announcement and what seems to me to be slightly higher prices.....I haven't booked today and will see if there are any offers later. If not, I may well be kicking myself but can accept that possibility. And it's currently showing excellent availability for most dates. Who could they announce in the cast that would get us all booking?
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Post by Deleted on Sept 11, 2017 18:56:17 GMT
Ummm... Jason Donovan? 😂
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Post by Deleted on Sept 12, 2017 7:20:06 GMT
If they got Aaron Tveit back, I imagine there'd be a bit of a stampede.
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Post by alece10 on Sept 12, 2017 10:59:19 GMT
If they got Aaron Tveit back, I imagine there'd be a bit of a stampede. We could only dream of that
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Post by loureviews on Sept 12, 2017 15:51:02 GMT
Booked for February. I love the musical and fingers crossed for a decent lead.
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Post by kasper on Sept 12, 2017 20:09:28 GMT
Booked! I didn't see the Chichester production. I want to see this for so long! And their staging this in the round, off course.
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Post by djdan14 on Sept 28, 2017 22:17:30 GMT
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Post by zsazsa on Sept 28, 2017 22:18:47 GMT
Delighted about Laura Pitt Pulford but have to say I am a bit disappointed at the choice for Barnum. Really did not like his Ali Hakim at the Proms.
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Post by Being Alive on Sept 28, 2017 22:18:49 GMT
Laura will be wonderful, but Marcus?! Jeez...
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Post by Deleted on Sept 28, 2017 22:20:08 GMT
Really?
Thank God I havent booked. Very disappointing
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Post by theatremadness on Sept 28, 2017 22:23:42 GMT
O...........K........
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Post by oxfordsimon on Sept 28, 2017 22:23:43 GMT
Not obvious casting - that is for sure...
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Post by zak97 on Sept 28, 2017 22:33:29 GMT
Should I know who he is? Because this hasn't made me want to book...
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Post by sf on Sept 28, 2017 23:16:18 GMT
I liked him in 'Spamalot' - but nothing about his performance in 'Spamalot' suggested he'd be appropriate casting for 'Barnum'... or indeed for any role requiring actual acting. He's a funny comedian, but 'Barnum' needs a brash, in-your-face showman.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 28, 2017 23:20:13 GMT
Looks like there is a wire...
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Post by showtoones on Sept 29, 2017 2:59:01 GMT
Gordon Greenberg has to ok Marcus for the part so obviously they think he can do it. I will hope for the best and go in with an open mind...
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Post by Someone in a tree on Sept 29, 2017 5:31:05 GMT
Gordon Greenberg's production of Guys and Dolls was really boring ...
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Post by Deleted on Sept 29, 2017 5:39:47 GMT
Celinde Schoenmaker playing Jenny Lind. Tupele Dorgu and Harry Francis also in it.
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Post by lonlad on Sept 29, 2017 5:49:32 GMT
Schoenmaker may well steal the show - the best Christine I have ever seen. Brigstocke on the other hand seems totally wrong, though not as wrong for this as he was for Ali Hakim (!!) at the proms.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 29, 2017 6:16:01 GMT
Looks like there is a wire ...
Don't like the look of the set. Too modern.
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Post by mrbarnaby on Sept 29, 2017 6:39:31 GMT
Eurghhhh. Horrible casting.
I like laura Pitt Pulford but even she can’t get me to part with my cash to watch this.
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Post by paplazaroo on Sept 29, 2017 6:40:38 GMT
Oh dear! That's a big challenge for him, the tightrope is the least of his problems if his Oklahoma performance is anything to go by!
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Post by alece10 on Sept 29, 2017 6:46:47 GMT
Oh well, that's £50 odd quid more I have to spend on Christmas presents. Not a fan of his really and he was just OK in Oklahoma. Plus isn't he a bit tall to walk on a tightrope at the Menier considering the ceiling isn't that high there. He will end up being about 6" off the floor I will probably be proved wrong now and he will give an award winning performance
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Post by loureviews on Sept 29, 2017 6:49:35 GMT
I'm remaining open-minded. Remember Michael Crawford went from comedy into Barnum. Jim Dale too (although he was a pop star first etc.)
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Post by popcultureboy on Sept 29, 2017 7:08:02 GMT
Brigstocke is very out of left field, but tbh I'm so delighted it's NOT a Strallen as Charity that I might just book a ticket regardless.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 29, 2017 7:20:15 GMT
Well, I can give this one a miss!
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