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Post by greenandbrownandblue on Jul 12, 2022 20:18:39 GMT
Is there a flying moon at the end?
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Post by Mark on Jul 12, 2022 22:09:55 GMT
Well this was a great production and a good night out. As mentioned Charlie is outstanding and his dancing is a level above anything we’ve seen him do before with some fantastic choreography. Carly Anderson also very good and a great dancer.
I will agree that sitting at the side you lose a bit due to the angles, this has clearly been designed with a transfer in mind in a more traditional proscenium.
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Post by mrbarnaby on Jul 12, 2022 23:27:19 GMT
Is there a flying moon at the end? Why would there be?!
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Post by greenandbrownandblue on Jul 13, 2022 5:02:12 GMT
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Post by mrbarnaby on Jul 13, 2022 5:50:27 GMT
It was not in the original production, It was just the show poster artwork.
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Post by sprampster on Jul 13, 2022 16:05:35 GMT
It was not in the original production, It was just the show poster artwork. Actually so the original London at the Prince Edward. For the finale Bobby and Polly danced on a podium that raised up about mid pros arch height. There was then a level at the back where chorus girls came on ( Including a young Nicola Hughes!) and were dresses in Stars planets and moons motif. With the final picture them raising their arms and forming a giant crescent moon framing the two. So yep whilst not a sold moon the image was there. While the chorus sang "Im up among the stars...on earthly things i frown etc." www.timeout.com/newyork/theater/see-these-amazing-pictures-of-classic-broadway-shows-by-joan-marcusYou can see it on this article :-)
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Post by mattnyc on Jul 13, 2022 19:26:41 GMT
If anyone could let me know the run time, it would be appreciated.
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Post by meister on Jul 13, 2022 21:00:25 GMT
If anyone could let me know the run time, it would be appreciated. Ended Monday at 10.20pm so 2h 50m but may get tighter over time
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Post by mrbarnaby on Jul 13, 2022 22:38:22 GMT
It was not in the original production, It was just the show poster artwork. Actually so the original London at the Prince Edward. For the finale Bobby and Polly danced on a podium that raised up about mid pros arch height. There was then a level at the back where chorus girls came on ( Including a young Nicola Hughes!) and were dresses in Stars planets and moons motif. With the final picture them raising their arms and forming a giant crescent moon framing the two. So yep whilst not a sold moon the image was there. While the chorus sang "Im up among the stars...on earthly things i frown etc." www.timeout.com/newyork/theater/see-these-amazing-pictures-of-classic-broadway-shows-by-joan-marcusYou can see it on this article :-) That’s a reach 🤣
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Post by mattnyc on Jul 13, 2022 23:18:43 GMT
If anyone could let me know the run time, it would be appreciated. Ended Monday at 10.20pm so 2h 50m but may get tighter over time Appreciate that. Just want to make sure I get the right train.
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Post by pb on Jul 14, 2022 9:09:25 GMT
Caught this last night. Thoroughly enjoyed it, had never seen the show before and it was a good fun night out. Charlie Stemp was excellent, Carly Anderson also very good. Loved the energy, the dancing and the comedy. Gershwins music is always great and the band performed it well.
Sat in the central block, definitely preferable to the side blocks.
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Post by frankubelik on Jul 14, 2022 16:12:26 GMT
I attended last night. Charlie Stemp is a true star with bags of charisma, he was truly terrific. As I've previously posted, the supporting roles and ensemble remain weak (particularly the men) which is very disappointing for a production clearly destined for a greater life. Is this really the best Chichester can muster these days with jobs so sparse? Stroman reproduces most of the original choreography but some of the farcical elements fall flat. The "Polly" was fine but bland. Always a joy to hear the glorious music extremely well played. Having seen the show originally in NY and London, it never really did much for me but the local crowd adored it.
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Post by mrbarnaby on Jul 16, 2022 6:21:08 GMT
Well this was fabulous last night.
Charlie Stemp is actually a revelation. Funny, charming, charisma and a show stopping dancer. I can’t think of a better showcase for his talents than this role. A showcase that’s leagues above Half a Sixpence.
Carly Anderson I didn’t know but she’s wonderful as well. Not the glorious rich voice of Ruthie (back in the day)- but a great voice nonetheless and a great performance.
Stroman choreography remains absolutely sensational, and I really hope that this show transfers to London where the numbers will really raise the roof with a slightly less restrained audience.
5 stars from me. Pure joy. I’d say this is almost certainly going to transfer and it’s just what London needs.
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Post by danb on Jul 16, 2022 6:45:44 GMT
STOP IT STOP IT STOP IT!!!! I cannot drive to Chichester again, I simply can’t 🤣
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Post by mrbarnaby on Jul 16, 2022 12:28:00 GMT
STOP IT STOP IT STOP IT!!!! I cannot drive to Chichester again, I simply can’t 🤣 TREAT YOURSELF 🚘
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Post by stevemar on Jul 16, 2022 12:33:22 GMT
Still in preview, but I loved a lot of this. I wouldn’t say the supporting cast are weak, but Charlie Stemp is in a class of his own and owns the stage in a winningly energetic but also precise performance. I can see this doing well in London but perhaps with the comic timing honed and a bit more energy. Good to see Tom Edden too, with a slight nod to his One Man, Two Guvnors performance (dining/restaurant scene). Carly Anderson was very good too, and an interesting move not to cast a “star” name in her part.
4.5 stars.
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Post by mattnyc on Jul 16, 2022 18:09:01 GMT
I saw todays matinee and just fell in love with it. Each time I see Charlie, I think I couldn’t love him anymore but he always finds a way to make me do just that. This is just that real old fashioned musical theater we don’t see a lot of anymore which makes productions like these such a treat.
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Post by Jon on Jul 18, 2022 15:31:26 GMT
I assume if it does transfer, it'll want a West End house rather than a season at Sadler's Wells. I know Ain't Too Proud has been touted for the Prince Edward after Mary Poppins but it would be nice to see Crazy For You returning to its first West End theatre.
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Post by mrbarnaby on Jul 18, 2022 19:45:36 GMT
I assume if it does transfer, it'll want a West End house rather than a season at Sadler's Wells. I know Ain't Too Proud has been touted for the Prince Edward after Mary Poppins but it would be nice to see Crazy For You returning to its first West End theatre. How lovely that would be. Not beyond the realms of possibility seeing as Charlie is a Cameron muse.
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Post by frosty on Jul 20, 2022 7:48:42 GMT
Was at the press night last night and it was glorious. Agree with everyone else about Charlie, he is amazing, but the whole cast are. The choreography is fantastic too. I predict a generous sprinkling of 5* reviews. If only Regents Park would take a lesson from this in how to stage a traditional musical and making it stunning without messing with the source material....
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Post by Someone in a tree on Jul 20, 2022 11:35:27 GMT
Was at the press night last night and it was glorious. Agree with everyone else about Charlie, he is amazing, but the whole cast are. The choreography is fantastic too. I predict a generous sprinkling of 5* reviews. If only Regents Park would take a lesson from this in how to stage a traditional musical and making it stunning without messing with the source material.... Open Air did a brilliantly traditional staging of Crazy in 2011
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Post by Rory on Jul 20, 2022 11:57:49 GMT
Was at the press night last night and it was glorious. Agree with everyone else about Charlie, he is amazing, but the whole cast are. The choreography is fantastic too. I predict a generous sprinkling of 5* reviews. If only Regents Park would take a lesson from this in how to stage a traditional musical and making it stunning without messing with the source material.... Open Air did a brilliantly traditional staging of Crazy in 2011 Which transferred to the Novello.
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Post by thistimetomorrow on Jul 20, 2022 11:58:42 GMT
Doing my first trip to chichester to see this! Got a cheap balcony ticket which I'm regretting a little with all the comments saying the choreography is best if watching front on
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Post by alicechallice on Jul 20, 2022 12:50:53 GMT
Doing my first trip to chichester to see this! Got a cheap balcony ticket which I'm regretting a little with all the comments saying the choreography is best if watching front on Which seat are you?
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Post by thistimetomorrow on Jul 20, 2022 12:52:11 GMT
I'm not sure! My friend bought them for us but it's one of the under 30s deal seats I believe
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Post by oxfordsimon on Jul 20, 2022 12:56:14 GMT
Open Air did a brilliantly traditional staging of Crazy in 2011 Which transferred to the Novello. and closed fairly rapidly IIRC
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Post by Mark on Jul 20, 2022 13:14:50 GMT
Which transferred to the Novello. and closed fairly rapidly IIRC It did close earlier than planned, but managed 5 months. If it could do the same again would be very welcomed I'm sure. This production could fit very nicely into the Gillian Lynne.
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Post by oxfordsimon on Jul 20, 2022 13:16:45 GMT
The GL is busy until well into next year with Narnia and so forth.
It would be nice to have Gershwin back in the West End for a limited run
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Post by Mark on Jul 20, 2022 13:47:40 GMT
The GL is busy until well into next year with Narnia and so forth. It would be nice to have Gershwin back in the West End for a limited run Could certainly be a shout for after Lehman though. I don’t think they’d rush a transfer.
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Post by oxfordsimon on Jul 20, 2022 14:08:44 GMT
There was a long delay in transferring Half a Sixpence.
Always a risk, of course, because you have lost that initial wave of enthusiasm
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