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Post by winonaforever on Sept 21, 2019 22:17:29 GMT
I feel sorry for Samantha,both for being ill in the first place, and for being ill under those circumstances; but I just think Marsha is so much better in the role!
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Post by Marcus on Sept 21, 2019 23:12:06 GMT
Just back from this evenings performance.
I can understand the criticism placed on the show but personally I really enjoyed it. Thought the staging was exciting and kept me engaged.
It was clearly early on Samantha was struggling and for every gorgeous clear and perfectly placed note came a lot of not pleasant singing. It’s also hard when you know how truly hard the score is to sing and know what songs are coming up. Felt like every note you were willing for her to get.
The interval swap was understandable and Marsha (sorry if I’ve got names wrong) was glorious. Her voice was beautiful and she really got to the heart of the character. Nice to see both girls take the bow at the end.
I also really loved that when the switch was announced the audience cheered in support and did the same on the new Eva’s entrance.
I still feel it’s such a gorgeous score with some real moments of emotion. I’m glad I saw this incarnation (the last with Elena was so different)
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Post by ceebee on Sept 21, 2019 23:19:23 GMT
I echo all the other comments. I was fortunate to see Samantha's performance another time and thought she was excellent. I was very happy to see the understudy (Marsha). She was truly great.
I'm torn by this show. Some bits are brilliant, but other bits less so. I'm glad to have seen it twice but wouldn't be disappointed if it didn't transfer or get revived next year. It doesn't have the same love and energy as JCS had.
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Post by richey on Sept 22, 2019 11:56:57 GMT
Back to topic, for the last shows the Open Air FB post signed off with #WhereDoWeGoFromHere! Call me positive but I’m taking that to mean there is an ongoing life for this production! They've posted again today with #goodnightandthankyou which seems a bit more final sadly
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Post by xanady on Sept 22, 2019 12:27:16 GMT
Feel sorry for Pauly who must have been gutted not to finish the last show...
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Post by richey on Sept 22, 2019 12:28:23 GMT
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Post by justsaying113 on Sept 26, 2019 12:30:43 GMT
There's nothing scheduled for The Barbican next summer. I just wonder, given the JCS transfer, was a success... Or do we think that's it?
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Post by ceebee on Sept 26, 2019 12:44:19 GMT
There's nothing scheduled for The Barbican next summer. I just wonder, given the JCS transfer, was a success... Or do we think that's it? I think (and hope) that's it. I'd rather have JCS back.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 26, 2019 13:17:47 GMT
Can anyone remember how far in advance JCS Barbican was announced?
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Post by richey on Oct 21, 2019 12:40:45 GMT
OAT have just posted they have a special announcement on Wednesday. Wonder if it's a transfer?
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Post by latefortheoverture on Oct 21, 2019 13:25:13 GMT
OAT have just posted they have a special announcement on Wednesday. Wonder if it's a transfer? Would love to see this production again. So many little nuances and clever direction.
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Post by showtoones on Oct 21, 2019 14:09:10 GMT
OAT have just posted they have a special announcement on Wednesday. Wonder if it's a transfer? I'd love it to be about Evita...but there's nothing in the tweet that hints that it's Evita, right? or am I reading it wrong?
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Post by richey on Oct 21, 2019 15:08:27 GMT
OAT have just posted they have a special announcement on Wednesday. Wonder if it's a transfer? I'd love it to be about Evita...but there's nothing in the tweet that hints that it's Evita, right? or am I reading it wrong? bit of wishful thinking. They've already announced next season's shows so wondering what else it could be
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Post by showtoones on Oct 21, 2019 15:11:44 GMT
I'd love it to be about Evita...but there's nothing in the tweet that hints that it's Evita, right? or am I reading it wrong? bit of wishful thinking. They've already announced next season's shows so wondering what else it could be Well I second your thought and hope it comes to fruition. Samantha Pauly is doing SIX on Broadway though so they'd have to get a new Eva anyway...
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Post by Xanderl on Oct 21, 2019 15:29:11 GMT
I found the Barbican's original announcement of Jesus Christ Superstar transferring - it was announced 7th November 2018.
... and three days earlier, the Open Air Theatre tweeted this ...
So ... looks hopeful!
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Post by ceebee on Oct 21, 2019 16:36:15 GMT
Releasing a recording of JCS...
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Post by richey on Oct 21, 2019 16:49:22 GMT
Releasing a recording of JCS... ooh even better
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Post by juicy_but_terribly_drab on Oct 21, 2019 17:39:24 GMT
Releasing a recording of JCS... I don't think I'd listen to anything else for a year if that happened tbh. I doubt it will but it would make my day if this was the announcement.
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Post by zahidf on Oct 23, 2019 8:45:56 GMT
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Post by alece10 on Oct 23, 2019 9:02:29 GMT
Might go and see this as it will be in the dry. Mind you trying to find the Barbican is a task itself.
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Post by richey on Oct 23, 2019 9:56:57 GMT
Mind you trying to find the Barbican is a task itself. Always a running joke. It's actually not that hard. yeah i found it really easy on my first time this year
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Post by AddisonMizner on Oct 23, 2019 10:57:53 GMT
I regret not seeing this at Regents Park over the Summer., so will definitely book for the Barbican run. I also have some Theatre Tokens to use, so this will be perfect. I’ve never seen EVITA, but always wanted to .
Any idea of if there will be mid-week matinees? I can’t remember for JCS.
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Post by Xanderl on Oct 23, 2019 11:13:11 GMT
I regret not seeing this at Regents Park over the Summer., so will definitely book for the Barbican run. I also have some Theatre Tokens to use, so this will be perfect. I’ve never seen EVITA, but always wanted to . Any idea of if there will be mid-week matinees? I can’t remember for JCS. You can see the schedule if you go to calendar view in “What’s On” - matinees at 14:15 on Thursday and Saturday
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Oct 23, 2019 14:16:04 GMT
Will I be able to use my “rained off” credit for the barbican run?,
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Post by Deleted on Oct 23, 2019 16:41:37 GMT
SO pleased. This deffo deserved an ongoing life and a Barbican run is perfect.
Controversial but true, I actually preferred JCS indoors.
I wonder if any of the original cast will come back. I also wonder if the pyrotechnics will be adapted or ditched.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 23, 2019 17:58:34 GMT
They'll have to cut the flares but i presume they will keep the confetti and streamers. i hope the Barbican cleaners are well paid because they will be earming it during the run!
As much as i disliked it in the park, i will probably go again, especially after some posters pointed out what some of it meant! and as long as they get a new Eva...
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Post by dontdreamit on Oct 23, 2019 18:18:19 GMT
They'll have to cut the flares but i presume they will keep the confetti and streamers. i hope the Barbican cleaners are well paid because they will be earming it during the run! As much as i disliked it in the park, i will probably go again, especially after some posters pointed out what some of it meant! and as long as they get a new Eva... With Sam Pauly opening up in Six on Broadway in February, I suspect we will get a new Eva!
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Post by Deleted on Oct 23, 2019 21:09:47 GMT
It would be nice if Marsha Songcome got the role full-time next year.
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Post by latefortheoverture on Oct 24, 2019 13:48:10 GMT
Also would love to see Marsha in the role, thought she was incredible!
I think the flares, and fireworks will just be changed to indoor, concert style pyros. Love some good pyro + confetti.
Will hold off till nearer the time to book.
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Post by justsaying113 on Oct 25, 2019 12:14:34 GMT
Marsha! Yes, please - a really top-notch Eva. Far better, vocally and dramatically.
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