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Post by Jon on Apr 30, 2018 21:44:17 GMT
It'll have to be either at the Palladium or Drury Lane. For such a big splash of a show, it'll need to go to a theatre with huge renown, and I think it's only the Palladium or Drury Lane that can live up to that reputation. Perhaps the Savoy or Prince Edward could qualify as well, but the latter's current patron shows no sign in bugging. The Savoy could be a good contender as I can't imagine Dreamgirls running forever, and the Savoy is very well suited for a classic. Bette Midler could take full residence in the hotel or the apartments, while we're at it. The Savoy is a bit small stage wise, I imagine Dolly would likely need a bigger theatre if it was going to be a limited run. @theatremonkey’s suggestion isn’t a bad one but would they give up the Coliseum for say 12-16 weeks
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Post by callum on May 1, 2018 0:06:30 GMT
Saw it tonight and it's just as fabulous as when Bette did it. Bernadette has the audience eating out the palm of her hand. Charlie does great as Barnaby too. About a transfer - I hate to say it but this almost feels like it is TOO good and too classy for the West End and a London audience. The Broadway audience give it endless appreciation, and I don't think it would get that here. I agree so much with this. Last June when I saw Bette, the audience when absolutely nuts. Just totally wild. More excitable than any concert I've ever been to. Even Glenn in Sunset Boulevard seems like an am dram panto in a church hall compared to this. For everyone involved, there is just no way that a London transfer isn't a comedown from Broadway and the reception that Bette was getting/will get night after night. Can just see it being packed with the silver home-counties crowd that have little reverence for the source material quite frankly. Though after having said this, I suspect I'll be eating my words soon and a transfer will be announced!
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Post by digipal on May 4, 2018 18:22:48 GMT
A limited season at the Coliseum isn't beyond the realms of practicality. Bigger than Drury and the Palladium, with better sightlines so could be priced higher, too. That would be fabulous. Can you imagine the ticketing meltdown and the crush at the stage door!!! Gone are the days, before the internet and before fax machines, when I lived north of the border and I used to write a letter and send a postal order to box offices requesting a ticket!!! Different times LOL
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Post by ali973 on May 7, 2018 14:55:44 GMT
^ Yes. They're quite mad LOL There's a big "OMG I'm so excited" buzz overtime I see a Broadway show. It's more like a celebration over there.
The Manager sounds defensive and kind of full of it. You were right.
I might try to squeeze it in my trip. I enjoyed it enough with Midler, but only the musical scenes. I found the dialogue and book scenes just too old school and slapstick. The audience's reaction to the "humor" was a like OTT and the laughter didn't justify the humor happening. I hate it when the audience turn themselves into the show.
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Post by daniel on May 7, 2018 15:08:30 GMT
I agree ali973! It genuinely got to the point where we laughing more at the audience reactions than we were to what was happening on stage.
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Post by sherriebythesea on May 7, 2018 16:06:09 GMT
Here in US most of us don't have the opportunity to go to the theatre for quality shows like you do in the UK. I think what you were seeing was excitement and pure joy. Hello Dolly has a huge history here. We know it is old fashioned but that is part of the joy of the show for us.
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Post by 49thand8th on May 7, 2018 16:46:25 GMT
^ Yes. They're quite mad LOL There's a big "OMG I'm so excited" buzz overtime I see a Broadway show. It's more like a celebration over there. The Manager sounds defensive and kind of full of it. You were right. I might try to squeeze it in my trip. I enjoyed it enough with Midler, but only the musical scenes. I found the dialogue and book scenes just too old school and slapstick. The audience's reaction to the "humor" was a like OTT and the laughter didn't justify the humor happening. I hate it when the audience turn themselves into the show. My (American) roommate was annoyed that people were so loud in their excitement for anything Glenn Close did in Sunset Boulevard. He found it very demonstrative. I didn't, but I can see where he's coming from. The night I saw Hello Dolly, the cheering seemed genuine, but also because it was one of Donna Murphy's first performances, and there were a LOT of friends of the cast there. They were genuinely happy for their friends. I do enjoy the sense of community you get when everyone is bubbling with excitement.
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Post by daniel on May 7, 2018 16:51:27 GMT
Here in US most of us don't have the opportunity to go to the theatre for quality shows like you do in the UK. I think what you were seeing was excitement and pure joy. Hello Dolly has a huge history here. We know it is old fashioned but that is part of the joy of the show for us. on that note, I absolutely loved watching the man sitting a few seats to my right. He was experiencing such joy and was clearly loving every second of the show. That's what theatre is all about
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Post by greeny11 on May 10, 2018 18:03:57 GMT
Charlie Stemp has won a Theatre World Award for his role as Barnaby Tucker.
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Post by Being Alive on May 17, 2018 17:27:13 GMT
Just seen the fourth comment in two weeks on social media about Bette doing this in London... could it really be true?
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Post by Deleted on May 17, 2018 17:48:04 GMT
Just seen the fourth comment in two weeks on social media about Bette doing this in London... could it really be true? Really? Where and from who?
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Post by 49thand8th on May 17, 2018 17:52:38 GMT
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Post by Deleted on May 17, 2018 17:54:31 GMT
Oh. My. Gah. I cannot actually deal. Please be still my little gay heart.
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Post by Deleted on May 17, 2018 18:04:46 GMT
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Post by Being Alive on May 17, 2018 18:20:49 GMT
That was the fourth. Saw one on another forum and then two other tweets.
This could actually be a thing. I’m so glad I held off on booking flights. I will pay premium. I will sell a kidney.
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Post by Deleted on May 17, 2018 18:22:48 GMT
No events booking on Really Useful for the Palladium past the beginning of March 2019...
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Post by showoff on May 17, 2018 18:24:07 GMT
No. Way!
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Post by Deleted on May 17, 2018 18:38:03 GMT
Not ANOTHER London thread created based on unsubstantiated rumour? Please guys. Enough.
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Post by alece10 on May 17, 2018 18:44:44 GMT
Well if it's true I'm starting saving now. Prepared to pay for best seats for this.
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Post by 49thand8th on May 17, 2018 18:45:47 GMT
That was the fourth. Saw one on another forum and then two other tweets. Can you link them?
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Post by latefortheoverture on May 17, 2018 18:48:12 GMT
omfg i have prayed for months for this.
i am in shock atm.
omfg.
omg.
i'm estatic. made my year.
(AND IT'S A RUMOUR)
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Post by Deleted on May 17, 2018 18:50:13 GMT
Well at least if/when it's confirmed it's here ready then.
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Post by learfan on May 17, 2018 18:51:12 GMT
I know its only a rumour but it wouldn't be that surprising, she is massively popular here, the show is well known and i imagine it would be a limited run.
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Post by latefortheoverture on May 17, 2018 18:51:14 GMT
wouldn't surprise me if baz had some goss tonight.
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Post by latefortheoverture on May 17, 2018 18:51:53 GMT
i think it would be a hit here. She had a massive arena tour only a couple years ago, my nan went!
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Post by Deleted on May 17, 2018 18:52:41 GMT
It could well do a King and I style, limited run.
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Post by Deleted on May 17, 2018 18:53:46 GMT
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Post by Deleted on May 17, 2018 18:54:14 GMT
Well at least if/when it's confirmed it's here ready then. it’s also being discussed on the international board though. Now this one will get buried then resurface (getting everyone’s hopes up) when someone banally asks “any news?”
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Post by Deleted on May 17, 2018 18:58:57 GMT
How much are the day seats??
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Post by Deleted on May 17, 2018 19:02:47 GMT
How much are the day seats?? Exactly, right?
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