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Post by zak97 on Jul 30, 2016 20:05:28 GMT
Maybe Ross could replace Guys and Dolls, but possible Jesus Christ Superstar could transfer here? I'm gutted the show's closing, it adds some old fashioned style to London. It was going to be my go-see show before An American in Paris. Hopefully I'll get down for closing day.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 30, 2016 20:07:43 GMT
Didn't Baz announce that Chichester show?
If not, Superstar is a solid bet.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 30, 2016 20:10:17 GMT
If it were Superstar, I would be a limited run then unless they The Girls is doing crap business.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 30, 2016 20:10:20 GMT
It's a shame as its a good show. However, I think the show would've been better if it didn't move to the Phoenix following the Savoy - end on a high without losing ticket sales and it being obvious that it wasn't doing too well.
I think since BILB failed more than expected, ATG needed a new show in there really quickly to replace it and G&D was ideal. I'm also surprised they extended to January only a few months ago if ticket sales weren't good?
I don't get it why some cast are leaving the 14th if it closes on the 21st. Can't they just stay on for another week? I presume either tour cast or understudies will step in
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Post by Deleted on Jul 30, 2016 20:59:32 GMT
If it were Superstar, I would be a limited run then unless they The Girls is doing crap business. Girls isn't on sale yet.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 30, 2016 21:18:17 GMT
If it were Superstar, I would be a limited run then unless they The Girls is doing crap business. No whatever goes into the Phoenix will be a limited season. The Girls booked that theatre ages ago so ATG can't just take it off them - if The Girls has been due to go in there in Jan, then it will. ATG will want something to go to the Phoenix though for the Christmas season but as its only 4 months, I wouldn't be surprised if it's a play
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Post by zak97 on Jul 30, 2016 21:25:29 GMT
I've always had my doubts about Guys and Dolls extending beyond the 21st. All Rebel's posters' said Guys and Dolls now playing till 21st August, not staring Rebel Wilson till 21st August. When I asked the cast a while back they just thought it was Rebel's leaving date, but maybe it was the producers' clever way of indirectly hinting an early closure.
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Post by shady23 on Jul 30, 2016 21:49:12 GMT
I don't get it why some cast are leaving the 14th if it closes on the 21st. Can't they just stay on for another week? I presume either tour cast or understudies will step in I am sure that when they decided on the cast leaving date it was hoped the show would be going on with a new cast afterwards.
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Post by d'James on Jul 30, 2016 21:57:31 GMT
Poor Lorna not getting her week of one woman Guys and Dolls.
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Post by alece10 on Jul 31, 2016 6:09:34 GMT
I am getting very confused now with so many contradictions as to when it is closing and when cast are leaving, I am booked to see it on Monday 15th August with the sole purpose of seeing Rebel and Simon but after seeing it was closing on the 14th was about to bring my date forward a few days. So are we now saying its closing on the 21st with some of the cast leaving earlier? What I need to know is are Rebel and Simon still there on the 15th? Anyone know?
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Post by Steffi on Jul 31, 2016 7:43:39 GMT
Simon and Rebel are both in it until the 21st. Oliver is leaving on the 14th.
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Post by Honoured Guest on Jul 31, 2016 9:48:21 GMT
What I need to know is are Rebel and Simon still there on the 15th? Anyone know? No one is there on the 15th, except the mice. Monday is the regular weekly no-show day.
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Post by alece10 on Jul 31, 2016 10:38:42 GMT
What I need to know is are Rebel and Simon still there on the 15th? Anyone know? No one is there on the 15th, except the mice. Monday is the regular weekly no-show day. Thanks. Stuffed that one up didn't I. Going to have to rethink.
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Post by cathyfromlex on Jul 31, 2016 16:41:59 GMT
FYI - Simon is going to be in the 2 show only reprise of "I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change" at The Arts on Monday, 15 August. I haven't seen this mentioned on the board anywhere I don't think.
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Post by n1david on Jul 31, 2016 19:05:01 GMT
FYI - Simon is going to be in the 2 show only reprise of "I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change" at The Arts on Monday, 15 August. I haven't seen this mentioned on the board anywhere I don't think. I saw this in its short run at the Arts Studio last year and loved it - the whole cast (including Simon) excellent. Thoroughly recommended.
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Post by candela on Jul 31, 2016 19:41:33 GMT
I personally think When the tour Kicked off, that this made the west end lose ticket sales.
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Post by londonmzfitz on Aug 1, 2016 11:49:55 GMT
Twitter - Terri Paddock @terripaddock : Acc to instagram, @guysanddollsuk closes in #WestEnd on 21 Aug at end of @rebelwilson stint http://instagr.am/p/BIkDVHUDCaZ Holy Bejabus, that's a huge instragram screenshot, sorry!
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Post by londonmzfitz on Aug 1, 2016 11:55:01 GMT
Quite pleased now I booked for the 21st when I heard it was Rebel & Simon's last date. I do love a last "night" (it being a Sunday afternoon).
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Post by Deleted on Aug 1, 2016 12:29:29 GMT
What?! I bought a ticket yesterday for Sept 7.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 1, 2016 12:45:57 GMT
What?! I bought a ticket yesterday for Sept 7. If you've already booked, you'll be able to claim a refund or exchange. Sad this show is closing - what's going to go to the Phoenix for 4 months is a big question? I'd love to see The Deep Blue Sea, but that won't happen as its still at the NT when G&D closes
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Post by romeo94 on Aug 1, 2016 12:53:54 GMT
Do we think the cast departing on the 14th might extend for a week?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 1, 2016 13:02:21 GMT
Do we think the cast departing on the 14th might extend for a week? I would've thought so. It seems pointless bringing in new cast members for one week. If they don't agree to extend them I'm sure either understudies will take over or some tour cast will be drafted in
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Post by Deleted on Aug 1, 2016 15:32:05 GMT
I'm surprised it is giving such short notice of closing. The theatre surely won't go dark for the entire Autumn and Winter?
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Post by shady23 on Aug 1, 2016 17:00:12 GMT
I thought it was announced weeks ago it was closing?
Sad to see as I really have enjoyed watching this show.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 2, 2016 9:19:46 GMT
I contacted LoveTheatre.com customer service since I had a ticket for September, and they told me it's closing in January.
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Post by zak97 on Aug 2, 2016 9:23:15 GMT
I contacted LoveTheatre.com customer service since I had a ticket for September, and they told me it's closing in January. It's an absolute mess really. ATG are still tweeting as if it's going on till January, and saying that the venue think it's on till January. Yet people at Phoenix box office and ushers are under the impression it closes 21st August. Cast members tweeting about closure too. The producers really need to issue a statement and an announcement, if only so those who have tickets post 21st August can rearrange to see the show if they want in order not to miss out.
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Post by romeo94 on Aug 2, 2016 9:56:56 GMT
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Post by zak97 on Aug 2, 2016 10:06:46 GMT
Sounds like it might be getting the Singin in the Rain treatment with the international tour. At least this version of the show isn't disappearing completely.
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Post by mtchairs on Aug 2, 2016 10:08:13 GMT
Tickets are still for sale past August 21 on the ATG link from the show's own website. They need to get their act together!
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Post by bellboard27 on Aug 2, 2016 10:13:51 GMT
Well the ATG website is still selling tickets for the original run - I just test tried a booking for next January and it is still going through.
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