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Post by TallPaul on Feb 8, 2021 11:52:35 GMT
One headline I found online, from broadcastnow.co.uk, gives the overnight viewing figure as 4 million, which will obviously grow over the coming days. I don't know anything, but seems reasonable to me by modern standards.
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Post by vickyg on Feb 8, 2021 12:12:19 GMT
Kerry Ellis said on IG that she had already gained 400 followers overnight so it’s obviously being watched by ‘new’ people. Hopefully it stirs up real demand once performances are back on.
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Post by theatreian on Feb 8, 2021 12:18:18 GMT
I think you are selling yourself short here!!
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Post by ceebee on Feb 8, 2021 13:45:26 GMT
You can add me to the list of people for whom Six just 'isn't my thing.' I like what it's doing, the principles behind it, the female empowerment angle and the fact it brings new audiences to MT. But for my taste it's a bit more pop concert than MT, the songs are ok but I don't love them and it's a long way from the classic lavish MT I adore. It clearly connects with a younger audience though. That said, the aggressive fan girl-ing is one of the areas I struggle with as when I went the screaming was distracting on a Wicked cast change/flying cup cakes scale. I asked my two daughters (12 and 9) if they'd like to see "Six" - eldest said "...not really - seems everybody needs to have a platform to feel empowered these days... I know myself as a girl and don't need to be part of a collective to feel stronger, plus it looks like they're just prancing around and dressed like the stereotypes they're trying to reject, and attracting the stereotypes they're trying to empower... I quite like just being a normal girl." I like her thinking.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 8, 2021 14:43:41 GMT
They could easily turn this into a series quite quickly Reduce the orchestra size a bit to help with cost. But 6 x 1hr shows could be ready by Easter. Just change the presenter and only use proper singers. I think a 6-parter might be squeezing it, but it was calling out for another chunk after. It could have done with a follow up "Musicals: The Show Must Go On" on BBC4 with less of the karaoke hit songs; like some bits out of SundayITPWG, Love Never Dies, Miss Saigon, JCS, Little Shop, etc. Sheridan Smith (urgg), presenting the show for all the gin sipping aunties out there; forgetting there's a whole audience of other people watching, some really weak links from her. If they wanted cheese, John Barrowman was a missed trick. Standard BBC concert affair with a Lighting Director with ADHD - pixel mapped lighting effects upstaging the content. The reverse auditorium approach worked, like all the other shows Stream Theatre have been doing from The Palladium. It's just a shame they didn't show off that much of the brilliant architecture of theatre, instead hiding it in the dark/masking it off. They may as well have done it in a studio.
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Post by alece10 on Feb 8, 2021 16:14:14 GMT
They could easily turn this into a series quite quickly Reduce the orchestra size a bit to help with cost. But 6 x 1hr shows could be ready by Easter. Just change the presenter and only use proper singers. I think a 6-parter might be squeezing it, but it was calling out for another chunk after. It could have done with a follow up "Musicals: The Show Must Go On" on BBC4 with less of the karaoke hit songs; like some bits out of SundayITPWG, Love Never Dies, Miss Saigon, JCS, Little Shop, etc. Sheridan Smith (urgg), presenting the show for all the gin sipping aunties out there; forgetting there's a whole audience of other people watching, some really weak links from her. If they wanted cheese, John Barrowman was a missed trick. Standard BBC concert affair with a Lighting Director with ADHD - pixel mapped lighting effects upstaging the content. The reverse auditorium approach worked, like all the other shows Stream Theatre have been doing from The Palladium. It's just a shame they didn't show off that much of the brilliant architecture of theatre, instead hiding it in the dark/masking it off. They may as well have done it in a studio. I get you don't like Sheridan Smith which is fine but don't put comments like "for all the gin sipping aunties out there". It's just rude and patronising to all the people who do like her. I like her and I'm neither an auntie or a gin drinker thank you very much.
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Post by alece10 on Feb 8, 2021 16:16:42 GMT
One headline I found online, from broadcastnow.co.uk, gives the overnight viewing figure as 4 million, which will obviously grow over the coming days. I don't know anything, but seems reasonable to me by modern standards. I don't think 4 million is bad at all for an evening of musical theatre and that number will only go up with catch up. I know a few people who are not MT people and watched it. They all said they really enjoyed it.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 8, 2021 16:35:31 GMT
I think a 6-parter might be squeezing it, but it was calling out for another chunk after. It could have done with a follow up "Musicals: The Show Must Go On" on BBC4 with less of the karaoke hit songs; like some bits out of SundayITPWG, Love Never Dies, Miss Saigon, JCS, Little Shop, etc. Sheridan Smith (urgg), presenting the show for all the gin sipping aunties out there; forgetting there's a whole audience of other people watching, some really weak links from her. If they wanted cheese, John Barrowman was a missed trick. Standard BBC concert affair with a Lighting Director with ADHD - pixel mapped lighting effects upstaging the content. The reverse auditorium approach worked, like all the other shows Stream Theatre have been doing from The Palladium. It's just a shame they didn't show off that much of the brilliant architecture of theatre, instead hiding it in the dark/masking it off. They may as well have done it in a studio. I get you don't like Sheridan Smith which is fine but don't put comments like "for all the gin sipping aunties out there". It's just rude and patronising to all the people who do like her. I like her and I'm neither an auntie or a gin drinker thank you very much. Noted. To clarify though, that was more a comment on her presenting technique rather than her target. I found it rather alienating, jarring and ultimately a little condescending.
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Post by oxfordsimon on Feb 8, 2021 16:48:09 GMT
I did get annoyed with SS speaking over the final beats of each song. Let the music speak...
Also the way IKHSW was directed with the performers turning and smiling broadly at one another completely went against the meaning of the lyrics.
I don't like SS hence preferring a different presenter if they ever repeated the idea.
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Post by alece10 on Feb 8, 2021 17:04:18 GMT
I did get annoyed with SS speaking over the final beats of each song. Let the music speak... Also the way IKHSW was directed with the performers turning and smiling broadly at one another completely went against the meaning of the lyrics. I don't like SS hence preferring a different presenter if they ever repeated the idea. I agree with you regarding IKHSW, it was a bit of a love fest but I believe the links were filmed separately so that would be the fault of editing rather than SS talking over the music.
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Post by danb on Feb 8, 2021 17:22:20 GMT
I know that I could just find the concert on bbc sounds, but can anyone tell me what was cut for the tv broadcast?
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Post by alece10 on Feb 8, 2021 17:25:19 GMT
I know that I could just find the concert on bbc sounds, but can anyone tell me what was cut for the tv broadcast? EP sang, Josh Grobin sang, there was an interview with Leyton Williams and some more bits I can't remember
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Post by danb on Feb 8, 2021 18:23:06 GMT
I know that I could just find the concert on bbc sounds, but can anyone tell me what was cut for the tv broadcast? EP sang, Josh Grobin sang, there was an interview with Leyton Williams and some more bits I can't remember What did Groban sing?
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Post by alece10 on Feb 8, 2021 18:37:32 GMT
Don't quote me but I think it was The Impossible Dream.
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Post by stevemar on Feb 8, 2021 18:42:31 GMT
I really enjoyed this. Well produced and staged, and great prime time TV. The choice of songs was populist, but well spread amongst classics and more recent fare.
The lighting was great, full orchestra and range of singers good. Also, there was no "filler" like many TV broadcasts. No complaints here. It would be nice to see more, but I doubt they will commission a full series.
This was actually much better than the Radio 2 broadcast (still on BBC Sounds app) which was almost 2 hours - mostly extra filler from Layton Williams on upcoming musicals, short interviews and Josh Groban. Also, the finale there was Michael Ball (You Can't Stop the Beat).
I don't love Sheridan Smith but thought she was fine. The more obvious choices of presenters - say, Michael Ball, Jason Manford or Graham Norton I am sure would also divide the crowd here too!
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Post by alece10 on Feb 8, 2021 18:44:12 GMT
Just had a conversation with someone who likes musicals but not a big fan. They watched the programme last night, enjoyed it and said they liked Sheridan, Phantom, the duet with Amanda Holden, Hamilton (although they have no idea about Hamilton, just liked the song). They didn't like "the big woman screaming" - Dreamgirls, and the "gay boy" - Leyton Williams. I think that could be quite representative of the average non MT person.
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Post by ruthieh on Feb 8, 2021 18:45:46 GMT
Don't quote me but I think it was The Impossible Dream. It was
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Post by stevemar on Feb 8, 2021 18:45:55 GMT
Don't quote me but I think it was The Impossible Dream. To quote you, it was! Couldn't get the list on the Sounds app, so well remembered. A shame for him that I think he was the only main performer cut from the BBC One show. (Calls his agent to lobby/complain..)
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Post by theatreian on Feb 8, 2021 18:49:27 GMT
My highlights were DEH and Ramin. Enjoyed it as a show and great to see musicals again. Six did not persuade me to go and see it and some of the vocals were definitely off key. Leyton sounded like he had a cold as he sounded quite raspy(if that is a word!).
Sheridan's presenting style is a bit over the top and she shouldn't have had 2 numbers really when others were cut.
The presentation though and staging was great.
While we are on the Sheridan subject she did Gary Barlow's crooner session today with Endless love:
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Post by ThereWillBeSun on Feb 8, 2021 20:03:18 GMT
I caught it from Dreamgirls but the script was cringe. The orchestra was beaut. Annoyed the West End Performers ensemble were not even credited at the very end. Bad form!
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Post by ThereWillBeSun on Feb 8, 2021 20:06:24 GMT
You can add me to the list of people for whom Six just 'isn't my thing.' I like what it's doing, the principles behind it, the female empowerment angle and the fact it brings new audiences to MT. But for my taste it's a bit more pop concert than MT, the songs are ok but I don't love them and it's a long way from the classic lavish MT I adore. It clearly connects with a younger audience though. That said, the aggressive fan girl-ing is one of the areas I struggle with as when I went the screaming was distracting on a Wicked cast change/flying cup cakes scale. I'm very much about female empowerment, it's fun but I completely agree with you. It's why I have always struggled with Wicked.
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Post by ThereWillBeSun on Feb 8, 2021 20:08:34 GMT
Loved it. Such a tonic right now and reminded me why I love being a part of this theatre world. Sheridan proved that she isn't Sausage on The Masked Singer and the duet with Amanda really wasn't great. Ramin, effortless and just a god. Six, fun as always. Nicole Scherzy, if that was live, she was amazing, even if she was wearing an entire Boots makeup counter on her face. Nicole Raquel Dennis absolutely slayed AAITY, that tour will be a must-see when it can go ahead. The new song (to me) from Cinderella was lovely and I enjoyed it far more than the CHF one. Layton was very good, better actually than he was on tour last year. Mamma Mia felt like 3 mums doing good karaoke down the Legion, but then I think that about the whole show anyway (even though I adore Mazz Murray) Jac Yarrow was charming and needs to stop being so handsome, it's distracting. Also most of the British public can't sing. Tina was very good, I liked the alternative arrangement for the first half. Lea Salonga effortless as always, she owns IDAD every time. Michael Ball, god love him. Always a joy to watch and one of the perkiest songs of all time. Dear Evan Hansen brought tears to my eyes as soon as the first chords started, as it always does. Sam Tutty is a star. Gavin Spokes, brilliantly characterised and performed. Kerry Ellis, I still love her and will always adore that belter of a song. I also spotted Emma Hatton in the ensemble but didn't recognise anyone else. God bless theatre. I feel so lifted. @robertb123 - officially my favourite review ever. Especially the one about the Boots counter. Girl can singggggggggg though and is so beautiful. Brava.
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Post by alece10 on Feb 8, 2021 20:22:03 GMT
I caught it from Dreamgirls but the script was cringe. The orchestra was beaut. Annoyed the West End Performers ensemble were not even credited at the very end. Bad form! I do agree. They did, however, at one point put a link on the screen and that gave their names.
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Post by saral on Feb 8, 2021 20:40:52 GMT
I'm in the I don't get Wicked category, I just thought it was like a bad pantomime, sorry
I thought they might have put You'll be back right at the end as a reminder that we will be back
I'd have cut Mamma Mia, to me it's just a compilation of ABBA songs and would have put another original show in its place
N Scherzy impressed me and Kian was amazing
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Post by danb on Feb 8, 2021 21:31:20 GMT
I'm in the I don't get Wicked category, I just thought it was like a bad pantomime, sorry I thought they might have put You'll be back right at the end as a reminder that we will be back I'd have cut Mamma Mia, to me it's just a compilation of ABBA songs and would have put another original show in its place N Scherzy impressed me and Kian was amazing I don’t think that Nicole’s talent can be denied; it’s just a matter of personal preference. (Like me with aw shucks Sheridan grrrr). Dr Medani was indeed excellent and it was just nice to have people singing. Six sounded great with orchestral backing whereas I don’t think it added anything to ‘You Will Be Found’. I was making tea in the Jamie bit but I already know I’m not interested, and yes she sang AIATY well but I’ve already refunded my tour tickets for Dreamgirls and don’t need to see it again. Some of it was ace and some of it was meh, but it was lovely to have on the whole.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 8, 2021 21:51:38 GMT
The choice of songs was populist, but well spread amongst classics and more recent fare. Now i feel old... We must have very different views on what musical theatre songs are considered 'classics' Please don't say Phantom...
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Post by mhumphries on Feb 8, 2021 23:28:10 GMT
I'm in the I don't get Wicked category, I just thought it was like a bad pantomime, sorry So, you have chosen death...
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Post by Samwise on Feb 8, 2021 23:54:39 GMT
Can the follow-up just be 100% Ramin Karimloo thanx
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Post by stagebyte on Feb 9, 2021 4:25:05 GMT
They cut Groban and EP??? What? Why?
Love him :-(
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Post by viserys on Feb 9, 2021 6:09:16 GMT
They cut Groban and EP??? What? Why? Love him :-( Sounds borderline rude to me, too, considering what a star he is. But then perhaps not THAT well-known in the UK? Guess they didn't want to cut anything that was currently in the West End and the walking Boots Make-up counter is the better-known name in the UK (had rather heard Groban than Scherzy).
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