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Post by Michael on Aug 12, 2016 16:21:42 GMT
Why should Lord Andrew save us?
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Post by The Matthew on Aug 12, 2016 16:41:51 GMT
MY favourite moment of Sarah's interview on Lorraine - "I'm struggling with the acting and Andy is struggling with the singing so we're balancing each other out" I struggle with singing and acting, so I'd fit right in.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Aug 12, 2016 17:42:47 GMT
Someone in a facebook group keeps saying he trained in musical theatre before he got into TV and on his wikipedia it says he got a national diploma in musical theatre from 'Sheena Simon College' which I think is the Arden School of Theatre (correct me if I'm wrong!). No idea if he's done any professional musical theatre before, but I'll give him the benefit of the doubt for now because I also loved him in Hollyoaks. His character's death episode was great. Hilariously OTT, but great! The Sheena Simon is a sixth form college in Manchester. It sounds like it should be teaching shorthand courses to budding secretaries "The Sheena Simon School for Girls" but it's got a good drama department apparently. It's virtually in the gay village. Conveniently.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Aug 12, 2016 19:25:27 GMT
I've booked. Haha. Looking forward to it!
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Aug 12, 2016 20:30:15 GMT
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Aug 12, 2016 20:35:49 GMT
She thought "oh well, why not".
The reason why not Sarah, is that if you cannot do the job thousands of people are going to be disappointed!
She seems nervous but also naive about the responsibility of this. Wow.
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Post by richey on Aug 13, 2016 8:22:49 GMT
Would anyone else be surprised by a sudden re-cast?
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Post by danb on Aug 13, 2016 9:02:36 GMT
Someone in a facebook group keeps saying he trained in musical theatre before he got into TV and on his wikipedia it says he got a national diploma in musical theatre from 'Sheena Simon College' which I think is the Arden School of Theatre (correct me if I'm wrong!). No idea if he's done any professional musical theatre before, but I'll give him the benefit of the doubt for now because I also loved him in Hollyoaks. His character's death episode was great. Hilariously OTT, but great! The Sheena Simon is a sixth form college in Manchester. It sounds like it should be teaching shorthand courses to budding secretaries "The Sheena Simon School for Girls" but it's got a good drama department apparently. It's virtually in the gay village. Conveniently. Wow, by that standard, with my GCSE, A-Level and BA in Drama I should be playing Jean Valjean by now! I think I'll look into it...
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Post by Deleted on Aug 13, 2016 9:16:25 GMT
MY favourite moment of Sarah's interview on Lorraine - "I'm struggling with the acting and Andy is struggling with the singing so we're balancing each other out" Lord save us all She didn't say that. She actually said "I'm more the singer than the actress and Andrew is more the actor than the singer" which is correct anyway and we all knew that? I think ink people should give her a break. She may surprise us and she may be good, you never know. I like her as a person anyway
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Post by danb on Aug 13, 2016 9:27:12 GMT
I think the problem George is that lots of people were really looking forward to hearing this sung to the standard of the previous Molly's, and on the evidence of the last fifteen years, it does not seem likely that this will be the case. Sam isn't an easy sing but can easily be disguised with whacking up the volume on his big songs, and taking them down a bit. Molly is a lot more exposed and her songs more 'delicate'. The thought of her honking the gentler bits of 'With You' makes me shudder; I'm quite confident she can pull off the noisy bits, and will grab a cheap seat regardless so that I can form an opinion that isn't based on the 5 GA concerts I took my daughter to over the years.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Aug 13, 2016 9:31:18 GMT
It's the acting though. I don't watch Corrie but was pointed in the direction of a couple of clips on YouTube and I'm afraid she was not up to it. And that's playing a character who seemed quite close to herself. The thought of her doing "Brooklyn" is, frankly, hair raising!
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Post by danb on Aug 13, 2016 9:42:09 GMT
It's the acting though. I don't watch Corrie but was pointed in the direction of a couple of clips on YouTube and I'm afraid she was not up to it. And that's playing a character who seemed quite close to herself. The thought of her doing "Brooklyn" is, frankly, hair raising! Oh goodness, yes. I'd forgotten how great 'Joanie' was in Corrie. Classic 'actoring'. I don't really care about the acting though, I left after Rain/Hold On last time I saw it as I'd heard what I wanted to and I'm not that bothered about what comes after. It's all about music for me.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 13, 2016 9:58:45 GMT
Yeah I watch Corrie all the time and I remember her infamous Joanie and it wasn't good. She was supposed to be a regular character but the bosses and audience were so shocked at how bad she was that they didn't ask her back. I'm keeping an open mind though until I hear/see reviews
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Post by whygodwhytoday on Aug 13, 2016 10:04:47 GMT
I'm keeping an open mind too. I was thinking about this earlier and wonder if anyone agrees with me - Does Ghost really need star casting to sell? A show like Happy Days obviously needs it, but I always thought this show was popular enough. Then again its Bill Kenwright - I'm surprised he didn't chuck in Marti Pellow just for the lolzz...
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Aug 13, 2016 10:23:07 GMT
Keeping a totally open mind too, roll on Wimbledon. You are now dead to me, BB. End of. Too busy reading them dead big newspapers and watching dokamentrys TM!
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Post by danb on Aug 13, 2016 10:42:56 GMT
nuspipers? dokamentrys? What are? Oh yes! Rita sells them in her shop, and Norris likes them as well. See, Corrie is educational! You'd better not be making fun of the accent Monkey!
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Post by waybeyondblue on Aug 13, 2016 16:38:54 GMT
What is a "Corrie"? I had something that sounded like that in the 'pool but it came with rice.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 13, 2016 21:20:53 GMT
I will definitely give Sarah the benefit of the doubt and go see the show. I am more intrigued as to who will take over from her and Andy, as they are only signed on until December but the tour continues next year!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 14, 2016 20:55:20 GMT
I will definitely give Sarah the benefit of the doubt and go see the show. I am more intrigued as to who will take over from her and Andy, as they are only signed on until December but the tour continues next year! Is it common to recast the main roles half way through a tour? Or do you think they'll extend their contracts if the tour is performing well?
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Post by danb on Aug 14, 2016 21:04:01 GMT
Perhaps its to allow people to cash in on lucrative panto contacts in December?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 19, 2016 23:38:21 GMT
Sarah let slip on This Morning that Oda Mae will be played by a woman called Jackie, any names ringing in peoples ears?
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Post by d'James on Aug 19, 2016 23:44:59 GMT
Jackie Stallone?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 19, 2016 23:48:34 GMT
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Post by d'James on Aug 19, 2016 23:50:34 GMT
Part of the reimagination, Oda Mae is now a rumpologist.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 20, 2016 0:17:40 GMT
At this point Jackie Stallone is the only thing that could get me to see this...
"Oda Mae?" "M'yeah... Broda Mae"
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Post by danb on Aug 20, 2016 10:12:09 GMT
Jaqueline DuBois I would have thought. Not too shabby, at least Oda's songs will have some oomph!
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Post by jamievoom on Aug 20, 2016 12:04:45 GMT
I doubt it's her but I'm pretty sure Jackée played Oda Mae in some readings of the show. But I could be wrong. (I know Tichina Arnold was also one of the earliest Oda Mae's)
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Post by Deleted on Aug 20, 2016 12:42:15 GMT
Tameka Empson would be a fantastic Oda Mae
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Post by Deleted on Aug 20, 2016 16:01:09 GMT
Tameka Empson would be a fantastic Oda Mae Would love to see her in a show!
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Post by unclefester on Aug 20, 2016 18:38:09 GMT
FACT: This is a brand new tour based on the original with brand new sets, different illusions, a slightly different book and some changes to the score. It is classed as a non-replica production.
FACT: Both Sarah and Andy auditioned for the role.
FACT: Sarah and Andy are only confirmed in the roles until the end of December when the winter break begins.
FACT: I am bemused as to why Kenwright has not released the remaining casting for the show yet, it opens in 2 weeks!
FACT: Carl is being played by the most well known experienced MT actor in the whole cast.
FACT: The original touring set is now in Asia awaiting to begin a 2nd Asian tour later this year.
We all need to give this show a chance in its new guise. It will be very different from what we have seen before and concentrate more on the story and the emotions more than the flashy sets and illusions. It has the potential to be a huge success, but people need to understand it is a NEW production and should not be compared to the original because it isn't the original.
We will all know at the end of the month how this show looks, sounds and feels. I do think they are brave opening in Wimbledon however, as the London press are more likely to be harsher than other regions and it is the first reviews that make or break a show.
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