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Post by mrbarnaby on Sept 23, 2021 4:54:47 GMT
I’m surprised that this hasn’t been mentioned yet, but KE said when recently on that Sheridan Smith radio programme that she was going to be appearing in a production of If/Then in London soon
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Post by Mark on Sept 23, 2021 8:04:49 GMT
Just listened to the podcast. West End next year she says!
Interesting shout. I saw it in New York and it was all about Idina.
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Post by robertb213 on Sept 23, 2021 8:06:47 GMT
Kerry isn't always the strongest actress but that voice makes up for it. My credit card will be ready!
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Post by anthony40 on Sept 23, 2021 11:48:47 GMT
Quite frankly I'm a little fed up with this woman. She's everywhere!
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Post by danb on Sept 23, 2021 11:51:06 GMT
Maybe ten years ago?
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Post by stuartmcd on Sept 23, 2021 11:53:53 GMT
Quite frankly I'm a little fed up with this woman. She's everywhere! Is she? |
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Post by iamamazing on Sept 23, 2021 12:04:10 GMT
Omg if this is true I’m booking tickets
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Post by Being Alive on Sept 23, 2021 12:08:45 GMT
Quite frankly I'm a little fed up with this woman. She's everywhere! ...she was a decade ago but she certainly isn't now! Not my first choice - I'd have loved for Rachel Tucker to do it here. |
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Post by robertb213 on Sept 23, 2021 12:34:55 GMT
She definitely isn't 'everywhere', she hasn't done a show since Wonderland in 2017 apart from her own concerts, which are pretty easily avoidable if you don't like her!!
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Post by Mark on Sept 23, 2021 12:39:40 GMT
Certainly not as “everywhere” as another frequent flyer and former green girl who is in every concert under the sun!
(And no complaints there, if someone’s good and can get cast in everything then go for it!)
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Post by WireHangers on Sept 23, 2021 14:12:34 GMT
Is this being produced by Kerry’s production company?
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Post by Theatre Fan on Sept 23, 2021 15:57:20 GMT
Am hearing regional, not London, first x
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Post by Playbill99 on Sept 23, 2021 16:09:35 GMT
Am hearing regional, not London, first x Bit of a risky one to do in the regions before a London run - I don't know anything about it really other than Idina was in it on Broadway...and I'm a big theatre fan! Interestinggggg |
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Post by mrbarnaby on Sept 23, 2021 16:11:01 GMT
It will end up being Upstairs at the Gatehouse or something 😂
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Post by shady23 on Sept 23, 2021 16:11:56 GMT
Quite frankly I'm a little fed up with this woman. She's everywhere! That is very unfair, she has not been in a show for years. |
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Post by theatreian on Sept 23, 2021 16:18:43 GMT
Yes I've never heard of it so I wouldn't think it would work well regionally.
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Post by oxfordsimon on Sept 23, 2021 17:42:23 GMT
Certainly one of the rudest West End performers that I encountered when I was moving in such circles.
And her voice has never impressed me. I was not surprised when the judges didn't turn for her on The Voice.
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Post by anthony40 on Sept 23, 2021 17:48:25 GMT
I've clearly touched a nerve.
I stand by my comments
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Post by robertb213 on Sept 23, 2021 18:04:51 GMT
I don't think you've touched any nerves, we're just saying she hasn't been 'everywhere' for several years. She hasn't done a London musical since 2016, a touring musical since 2017, and has only really done her own concerts and albums recently.
What are all these things you've seen her in recently, maybe we missed them? (genuinely asking, not being sarcastic!)
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Post by mrbarnaby on Sept 23, 2021 20:02:05 GMT
Broadwayworld just posted an article about this- someone there reading this forum perhaps?!
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Post by mrbarnaby on Sept 23, 2021 20:03:06 GMT
Certainly one of the rudest West End performers that I encountered when I was moving in such circles. And her voice has never impressed me. I was not surprised when the judges didn't turn for her on The Voice. Spill the tea ! |
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Post by HereForTheatre on Sept 23, 2021 20:08:33 GMT
Broadwayworld just posted an article about this- someone there reading this forum perhaps?! Oh I think that many places get their news and gossip to publish from here! |
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Post by oxfordsimon on Sept 23, 2021 20:29:35 GMT
Certainly one of the rudest West End performers that I encountered when I was moving in such circles. And her voice has never impressed me. I was not surprised when the judges didn't turn for her on The Voice. Spill the tea ! have sent you a DM |
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Post by shady23 on Sept 23, 2021 20:42:07 GMT
I have to say I miss the Kerry thread on here. It was certainly eye opening reading for me just getting into theatre and hearing about her fans camping out for tickets every weekend on the steps of the Apollo Victoria.
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Post by theatreian on Sept 23, 2021 21:42:45 GMT
Certainly one of the rudest West End performers that I encountered when I was moving in such circles. And her voice has never impressed me. I was not surprised when the judges didn't turn for her on The Voice. I have always felt how genuine Kerry is , when meeting her a few times over the years she has always been gracious and lovely. She was my first Elphaba and will always be special for that and have seen her several times in shows and concerts. It's funny how our opinions differ so markedly. That's what makes us human and not robots I guess!! |
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Post by danb on Sept 23, 2021 21:44:38 GMT
Tbh she was worth camping out for then. Her first six months were pretty special. But then the same riffs & growls in the same places every night just got a bit ordinary, then she got tired. Then she came back again but on auto pilot and every show sounded like she was saving her voice for something else…all cheats, back phrasing and any excuse not to hit a money note. Such a shame as she is an excellent vocalist (and only ever lovely when I’ve spoken to her/been around her).
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Post by showtoones on Sept 24, 2021 0:01:11 GMT
It will end up being Upstairs at the Gatehouse or something 😂 They could do it on the patio outside the Eagle in Vauxhall. Didn’t they transform that space into a theatre? |
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Post by HereForTheatre on Sept 24, 2021 6:10:38 GMT
When declaring people rude it's always worth remembering that we don't know what someone is going through. They could be having a bad day, they could be in a bad mood, they could be ill, they could be stressed, they could have depression or anxiety, they could have something serious going on in their life. None of us are lovely to people 100% of the time and it doesn't make us a bad person.
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Post by ali973 on Sept 24, 2021 14:55:12 GMT
It's a hard sell as a West End show. It's so NY-focused, and it was pretty much a star vehicle for Idina Menzel who is a much bigger star than Kerry is, and was running during Idina's peak fame..and it still tanked. The score is good enough I think, and the though the story and plot are weak, it's a compelling theme for a formidable leading lady of that generation. Though I like Kerry and would see her in things, I don't think she's got the Idina-level charisma or box office draw to make this work. Her vocals were her best attribute, and though she can still carry a tune, I don't think she has the same vocal prowess she possessed even five years ago. It should be a concert/staged concert or regional tour a la Wonderland, which means it will also close too soon because..no one cares. As far as Broadway is concerned, Brits love light American musical comedies like Hairspray, Legally Blonde, or Kinky Boots. They wouldn't know what to do with an If/Then experimental mainstream pop musical theatre which was a hit or miss to begin with. I also don't think that following Idina's footsteps in every role under the sun is a good career move. This is not a must-do role, or a staple of musical theatre. The comparison will be invevitable. A better move for Kerry would be to play Heidi Hansen and just sing the crap out of Good For You.
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Post by inthenose on Sept 24, 2021 15:04:50 GMT
I have to say I miss the Kerry thread on here. It was certainly eye opening reading for me just getting into theatre and hearing about her fans camping out for tickets every weekend on the steps of the Apollo Victoria. You should've seen it when it was Idina. Literal camping overnight! We arrived at 2am and were 10th in the queue. Never again!!! |
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