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Post by theatremiss on Apr 19, 2016 11:13:39 GMT
I wonder where An American in Paris will go? It'll need a big theatre so I'm guessing either Drury Lane or Dominion Adelphi?
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Post by Phantom of London on Apr 19, 2016 11:51:28 GMT
Cannot see Kinky Boots doing less than a year.
Either Carousel or 42nd Street would be great at the ENO, I know Carousel is very popular with the British public, think I have seen 5 production of it in the UK. However didn't Opera North recently do a production which I saw in the Barbican 4 years ago and really enjoyed and saw again at a leeds Grand Theatre lady year, which I enjoyed less so.
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Post by Michael on Apr 19, 2016 12:07:18 GMT
I wonder where An American in Paris will go? It'll need a big theatre so I'm guessing either Drury Lane or Dominion Adelphi? Please!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 19, 2016 12:11:00 GMT
What about Kinky Boots?! That's here for quite a time I think!
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Post by Michael on Apr 19, 2016 12:52:46 GMT
What about Kinky Boots?! That's here for quite a time I think! I fear so, too. But if it were for me, it needn't even have transferred from Broadway.
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Post by theatremiss on Apr 19, 2016 13:34:28 GMT
I like Kinky Boots but it isnt selling as well as you may think
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Post by theatre-turtle on Apr 19, 2016 13:46:03 GMT
I like Kinky Boots but it isnt selling as well as you may think Commercial theatre is in a depressing state. Would lower ticket prices actually bring in more people I wonder..m
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Post by Honoured Guest on Apr 19, 2016 13:52:46 GMT
Commercial theatre is in a depressing state. Would lower ticket prices actually bring in more people I wonder..m Commercial theatre primarily seeks to maximise profits, not attendance numbers.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 19, 2016 14:14:54 GMT
A seat sold for £15 is still better than an unsold seat for a hypothetical £75, so if they could get the balance right then yes, lower prices could be better. But if it gets to a point that, say, the balcony seats have all been sold cheaply but the overall profit doesn't cover the wages of the staff that wouldn't have been needed had the balcony been closed, then they'll have shot themselves in the foot a tiny bit. I know ticket prices are through the roof, but if you think of it in terms of every premium seat subsidising the discount that you're about to use then it's much easier to swallow. I don't feel at all bad about tickets costing over £100 for the sort of people who think that's a perfectly reasonable price and are ready to pay it, because I have always been able to find a seat in another part of the theatre for a price that I am willing to pay.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 19, 2016 14:29:38 GMT
What about Kinky Boots?! That's here for quite a time I think! I fear so, too. But if it were for me, it needn't even have transferred from Broadway. Seriously? It a very fun show! One of my favourites and set in England!
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Post by Boob on Apr 19, 2016 14:31:04 GMT
An American in Paris is aiming for somewhere with at least 500 seats more than the Adelphi...
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Post by Honoured Guest on Apr 19, 2016 14:31:44 GMT
Also, if you add in the fact that "dynamic pricing" technology means they can change seat prices on a whim, nobody misses out, as cheap balcony prices can become cheap upper circle ones if required. Theatres can thus sell a few cheap seats AND keep the wage bill down by closing sections at will. But if you get to the point where loads of very cheap seats are being bought by people in the know that they will be upgraded, it makes good commercial sense to close this opportunity because a significant number of the bargain purchasers might then pay a more fair price.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 19, 2016 15:37:06 GMT
An American in Paris is aiming for somewhere with at least 500 seats more than the Adelphi... Maybe it will do a very limited run at the Drury lane?
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Post by Deleted on Apr 19, 2016 15:37:44 GMT
I like Kinky Boots but it isnt selling as well as you may think Are you sure? They just extended into 2017, seems very popular!!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 19, 2016 15:39:48 GMT
Currently Kinky Boots is covering its costs, it is not making money on top of that currently but it can run when covering its costs whilst it boosts its fanbase further and gets the Summer crowd in, which it is sure too.
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Post by Jon on Apr 19, 2016 15:59:04 GMT
I very much doubt any big Broadway show will do a limited run should they transfer. An American in Paris needs a big theatre so somewhere like Drury Lane or Dominion would be ideal
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Post by AddisonMizner on Apr 19, 2016 16:10:47 GMT
Saw in a brouchure for the St James theatre that they are doing a new production of rent this Christmas Interesting. I have never seen this show live. May have to give this a go.
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Post by AddisonMizner on Apr 19, 2016 16:11:52 GMT
42 nd st is next years musical at ENO I'd heard Carousel? I'm thrilled with either! I'd love Carousel too! With hopefully some great voices to sing it!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 19, 2016 16:16:44 GMT
I very much doubt any big Broadway show will do a limited run should they transfer. An American in Paris needs a big theatre so somewhere like Drury Lane or Dominion would be ideal If Finding Neverland doesn't go Drury Lane then I think it'll go there. But The Bodyguard is at the Domion and I'm hoping that will extend??
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Post by Deleted on Apr 19, 2016 20:38:14 GMT
Currently Kinky Boots is covering its costs, it is not making money on top of that currently but it can run when covering its costs whilst it boosts its fanbase further and gets the Summer crowd in, which it is sure too. Fanbases do not sell keep shows going. Tourists keep shows going. Also, a show that is currently on tour is lined up for Drury Lane.
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Post by theatreliker on Apr 19, 2016 21:05:18 GMT
Also, a show that is currently on tour is lined up for Drury Lane. Blood Brothers? Hurrah! Joking, I'm guessing Mary Poppins?
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Post by Deleted on Apr 19, 2016 21:06:44 GMT
Currently Kinky Boots is covering its costs, it is not making money on top of that currently but it can run when covering its costs whilst it boosts its fanbase further and gets the Summer crowd in, which it is sure too. Fanbases do not sell keep shows going. Tourists keep shows going. Also, a show that is currently on tour is lined up for Drury Lane. That's why I said Summer crowd...?
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Post by Jon on Apr 19, 2016 23:31:27 GMT
Poppins is on tour until January so it would make sense if they transfer from February after Charlie closes in January.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 20, 2016 0:00:12 GMT
I'd like to see Poppins come in, I love the music and the show looks stunning (I have never seen it in person though!)... it would make sense as the Drury Lane does have a history, especially recently, of doing these big family musicals. It would be nice to see it come back to London! Also, if it comes in and Zizi stays on, it gives another Strallen another chance at an Olivier! If she makes the eligibility next year, depending when Poppins would open, it will put her up there with Sheridan Smith, Beverley Knight, Amber Riley (and whomever is Deena), Audra McDonald (dependant on category placement), Glenn Close (if eligible) and Gina Beck. Looks to be shaping up to be a good list of Leading Ladies this time round peeps!
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Post by Phantom of London on Apr 20, 2016 0:26:27 GMT
Could be Mary Poppins, or maybe Hairspray, whatever it is will need up scaling for the West End. If they put the tour set in the Dominion of Poppins I would feel cheated.
Saying that it is a big draw on the road.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 20, 2016 6:57:36 GMT
Could be Mary Poppins, or maybe Hairspray, whatever it is will need up scaling for the West End. If they put the tour set in the Dominion of Poppins I would feel cheated. Saying that it is a big draw on the road. Hairspray isn't rumoured for a West End run, they don't want it to go in London just yet. is a tour definitely lined up for Drury lane? If so I would love it to be Mary Poppins and it would make sense!!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 20, 2016 7:48:03 GMT
I'd like to see Poppins come in, I love the music and the show looks stunning (I have never seen it in person though!)... it would make sense as the Drury Lane does have a history, especially recently, of doing these big family musicals. It would be nice to see it come back to London! Also, if it comes in and Zizi stays on, it gives another Strallen another chance at an Olivier! If she makes the eligibility next year, depending when Poppins would open, it will put her up there with Sheridan Smith, Beverley Knight, Amber Riley (and whomever is Deena), Audra McDonald (dependant on category placement), Glenn Close (if eligible) and Gina Beck. Looks to be shaping up to be a good list of Leading Ladies this time round peeps! I totally agree! I'd love to see a Mary Poppins London Revival at the Drury Lane seems like a great theatre for it! Is a tour destined to go there? And I so agree with the amazing actresses categories for next years Oliviers! Wow!
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Post by basdfg on Apr 20, 2016 9:21:54 GMT
The Hairspray tour is touring again next year. The set looks fairly basic being its a one week each theatre tour and wuld probably need a total new one to suit the west end
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Post by Deleted on Apr 20, 2016 16:18:58 GMT
Where's the article or rumour what says a touring show will go to Drury Lane? If this is true, it will most probably be Mary Popins for a limited time!
Also, who's seen the recent The Girls tweet?! Something is sure to be announced soon, I don't even know if Baz knows yet! I'm sure it could go Phoenix
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Post by Deleted on Apr 20, 2016 18:42:52 GMT
I'd like to see Poppins come in, I love the music and the show looks stunning (I have never seen it in person though!)... it would make sense as the Drury Lane does have a history, especially recently, of doing these big family musicals. It would be nice to see it come back to London! Also, if it comes in and Zizi stays on, it gives another Strallen another chance at an Olivier! If she makes the eligibility next year, depending when Poppins would open, it will put her up there with Sheridan Smith, Beverley Knight, Amber Riley (and whomever is Deena), Audra McDonald (dependant on category placement), Glenn Close (if eligible) and Gina Beck. Looks to be shaping up to be a good list of Leading Ladies this time round peeps! Do you think Zizi would stay on or would they recast the two main leads? I hope it comes back but it might only be for a limited season like a year. The he actresses for the Oliviers are looking amazing next year! I think it will be Sheridan Smith, Amber Riley, Beverley Knight, Deena (or would that be supporting?). I think as Lady Day is officially cast as a play Audra would be put under Best Actress in a play. Would Gina Beck be supporting or not? UK theatre actresses are amazing this year!!
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