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Post by mtchairs on Jul 11, 2016 15:28:59 GMT
Seetickets seem to have much of the remaining front stalls - the centre of Row E at the £59.50/£65 level and the centre block of Rows F, G & H at the premium £85/£89.50 level.
On the official School of Rock Seetickets seating plan, does anyone know what the green dot on the red circle seats in row C signifies, if anything?
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Post by Michael on Jul 11, 2016 15:37:26 GMT
On the official School of Rock Seetickets seating plan, does anyone know what the green dot on the red circle seats in row C signifies, if anything? If you try putting one of them into your basket, they'll display a note that "rows further forward may be added". You don't get that note with a non-dot seat, so I guess that the note just denotes that additional information is available for this seat.
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Post by Michael on Jul 11, 2016 15:39:22 GMT
Can you be more specific on the numbers? C10-C22 - the entire middle section: As I said above, I think the dot only denotes that additional information is available for these seats.
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Post by mtchairs on Jul 11, 2016 15:42:36 GMT
The whole middle block of row C10-22 have green dots on red, compared to the row behind, which is plain red. Both priced £59.50 for the date I am looking at.
Don't have time to detail the other seats in E, F, G & H on Seetickets as its nearly 2am here and I should be asleep!
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Post by zak97 on Jul 11, 2016 20:51:32 GMT
Rebecca Trehearn would be on my list too, I think! Rebecca would definitely fit the part, both in voice and appearance for me. Other names I would throw in would be Scarlett Strallen (unlikely I suppose but it would be great to see her back on a West End stage with a role and show that would be quite different from her recent work) and also Siobhan Dillon and Siubhan Harrison. Then for Dewey, like others have said, Simon Lipkin or Oliver Tompsett.
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Post by Phantom of London on Jul 12, 2016 0:09:01 GMT
No announcement on casting yet, I would have thought they would be starting rehearsals now.
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Post by Stasia on Jul 12, 2016 7:05:02 GMT
No announcement on casting yet, I would have thought they would be starting rehearsals now. the usual time to start the rehearsals is around 8 weeks before the start, so I won't be expecting any announcements till August. I discussed that show with an actor who's been auditioning and a few weeks ago he didn't know the results himself, so this may still e in process of negotiations and discussions
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Post by Phantom of London on Jul 12, 2016 19:52:04 GMT
I agree with you on that
But School of Rock is no ordinary show, it relies on children who can act, sing and play their instruments, so in a way as tough as Billy Elliot.
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Post by cheesy116 on Jul 12, 2016 21:38:56 GMT
The kids have all been cast, they found out last Tuesday, a few known west end kids and the vast majority are new-comers. Hopefully Alex comes over (personal opinion) but I think they may stay British.
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Post by Hamilton Addict on Jul 15, 2016 17:48:07 GMT
Thought I'd share with you some exciting information I found out yesterday... I saw Aladdin yesterday and stage doored. Asked Nathan Amzi if he was interested in playing Dewey and he said that he'd had meetings with Andrew Lloyd Webber. Apparently Disney aren't overly happy about him leaving early, so he said they'll most likely bring Alex Brightman over for a bit and then as soon as Nathan's contract is over with Aladdin, he'll start in SoR. He, nor Alex, haven't signed any contracts yet, but at the moment this is apparently ALW's plan!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 15, 2016 18:35:28 GMT
Thought I'd share with you some exciting information I found out yesterday... I saw Aladdin yesterday and stage doored. Asked Nathan Amzi if he was interested in playing Dewey and he said that he'd had meetings with Andrew Lloyd Webber. Apparently Disney aren't overly happy about him leaving early, so he said they'll most likely bring Alex Brightman over for a bit and then as soon as Nathan's contract is over with Aladdin, he'll start in SoR. He, nor Alex, haven't signed any contracts yet, but at the moment this is apparently ALW's plan! I assume Nathan has a year long contract, as with the rest of the Aladdin cast. That's a fair while after School of Rock's October opening. Shame Nathan wouldn't be eligible for the Olivier.
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Post by talkstageytome on Jul 15, 2016 21:27:01 GMT
I really hope that that ends up working out as I'd love to see Alex Brightman but Nathan Amzi is the obvious choice over here, so it'd be the best of both worlds.
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Post by theatremadhatter on Jul 16, 2016 14:38:32 GMT
I'd love it to be someone British & ive said before I think Nathan is a perfect choice but when I asked him recently he said although he'd auditioned it would be too soon due to his contract in Aladdin to make it work. Disney wouldn't just let him out, Which I think is a shame as the part in Aladdin isn't as big and although the three friends are one of the best things in Aladdin they are under used. Plus Aladdin will want to keep its original cast. I'm sure he hopes there is a chance for the second year but like has been said no contracts have been signed so it's all still just hope & speculation. Who knows whoever plays it could stay or it might not last till the second year.
I heard Simon Lipkin & Tim Prottey Jones have been auditioning. Also possible Brit options. If they do bring an American it could be Will Bloom who is Alex's understudy, who I've heard is very good. That does happen a lot. He knows the show already and Broadway keeps its Tony Nominee (like in Aladdin Trevor came over not James). It's not long now so I'm sure there will be an announcement soon. For me though it is a shame it looks like it won't be Nathan as I think he deserves a role like that.
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Post by 49thand8th on Jul 16, 2016 14:57:21 GMT
Will Blum is a fantastic Dewey. He does most weekend matinees (I think there must be some reason they don't list him as the official alternate Dewey, but there's a pattern to his tweets). If he doesn't go to London, I hope he takes over for Alex here! http://instagram.com/p/BG5pXUZIOTS
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Post by greeny11 on Jul 16, 2016 14:57:58 GMT
Will Blum has not long joined the Broadway company, and while he is apparently excellent, I can't see ALW asking him to open the London show. I reckon we'll get Alex Brightman for a few months before a British Dewey takes over which will hopefully be Nathan.
I cannot picture Simon Lipkin as Dewey at all, and I don't think his voice is strong enough to cope with the score.
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Post by theatremadhatter on Jul 16, 2016 15:04:36 GMT
Will Blum has not long joined the Broadway company, and while he is apparently excellent, I can't see ALW asking him to open the London show. I reckon we'll get Alex Brightman for a few months before a British Dewey takes over which will hopefully be Nathan. I cannot picture Simon Lipkin as Dewey at all, and I don't think his voice is strong enough to cope with the score. I didn't realise he was new to the company. Good point. True I don't think Simon could handle it vocally but he could do the comedy bits, funnily I think Tim is the opposite after seeing him on as Don in Kinky I think he could sing it but probably not act it. Nathan has the high rock voice with the comedy acting. I'm hoping for the Alex then Nathan combo too! Or maybe a new Brit could suprise us all.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Jul 24, 2016 14:30:48 GMT
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Post by max on Jul 24, 2016 21:13:39 GMT
Michael Hartley made his debut as Dewey on Broadway today, Merritt David James played it a couple of days ago, Will Blum is apparently a strong alternate, Alex Brightman's been on, Jonathan Wagner's moved on.
Was a part ever played by so many within a short time since opening? Feels v messy. I hope it means they're easing into Alex Brightman coming to London - though if he does I want to know when he's on, not this casting lottery!
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Post by greeny11 on Jul 24, 2016 21:38:21 GMT
Brightman doesn't do matinees on Broadway unless it's the only show that day, so any evening show should be fairly safe.
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Post by geweena on Jul 25, 2016 2:33:26 GMT
Saw SoR last night on Broadway and loved it! Did the stage door after the show and Alex Brightman said he wouldnt be coming over to London with the show but apparently he does know who has been cast...! Hopefully means an announcement should be very soon
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Post by HereForTheatre on Jul 25, 2016 7:03:52 GMT
If he knows i can see it being one of the Broadway understudies/alternates then. If it is i'm not liking the trend at the moment of getting broadways/americas 'second bests' coming over. It happens a lot with BOM, it happened with Aladdin...it potentially happens here with SOR.
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Post by Hamilton Addict on Jul 25, 2016 7:30:23 GMT
Alex Brightman said he wouldnt be coming over to London with the show but apparently he does know who has been cast. Interesting... I wonder if this means that Nathan Amzi has been able to get out of his Aladdin contract? If not, perhaps they've decided to cast someone else in the meanwhile whilst Nathan finishes Aladdin.
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Post by talkstageytome on Jul 25, 2016 7:45:32 GMT
If it was Alex would actually say so though? Not that I have any reason to believe it is but it wouldn't be the first time someone has lied about casting because they're not allowed to say anything yet.
Regardless of who it is, I hope they announce the cast soon.
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Post by 49thand8th on Jul 25, 2016 14:43:46 GMT
Michael Hartley made his debut as Dewey on Broadway today, Merritt David James played it a couple of days ago, Will Blum is apparently a strong alternate, Alex Brightman's been on, Jonathan Wagner's moved on. Was a part ever played by so many within a short time since opening? Feels v messy. I hope it means they're easing into Alex Brightman coming to London - though if he does I want to know when he's on, not this casting lottery! It's because Brightman basically has an alternate without having an alternate. It's also a really tough role and it's been split between two guys for a while; it's just that yeah, it does look messy because the alternate thing is not "official," like, say, a Frankie Valli.
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Post by Raven on Jul 31, 2016 20:47:04 GMT
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Post by lou on Jul 31, 2016 22:00:41 GMT
I've got tickets for this in November. I haven't seen the film, would you recommend watching it beforehand?
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Post by talkstageytome on Jul 31, 2016 22:32:53 GMT
I really don't think it's necessary, although the movie is great and was one of my faves when I was a kid so if you're looking for a way to kill an hour and a half then give it a go. But you wouldn't have to have seen it before you see the show in order to understand it.
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Post by 49thand8th on Aug 1, 2016 1:06:04 GMT
I've got tickets for this in November. I haven't seen the film, would you recommend watching it beforehand? I'd never seen the movie before I saw the show (still haven't) and it's so remarkably uncomplex, fun, and fluffy that you'll be fine.
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Post by ali973 on Aug 1, 2016 5:03:55 GMT
But the film is SO much fun anyway.
When do tickets go on sale for the London production?
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Post by Michael on Aug 1, 2016 5:35:16 GMT
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