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Post by theatremiss on Mar 3, 2023 19:45:10 GMT
Tickets booked. My husband likes “old skool” musicals so he’s doing OK this year with Guys n Dolls, 42nd Street and Crazy for You in the bag
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Post by mrbarnaby on Mar 3, 2023 20:12:16 GMT
Why oh why do tour stops always have to put up with different casts? Bigger venues often on tour but not the option of the star casting Who on earth would wanna schlep around the country with a show when they don’t have to? Not starring lead performers. Unless they are desperate for the work. Touring is HARD.
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Post by christya on Mar 4, 2023 0:23:43 GMT
Think this one will be a pass for me. I loved the Drury Lane production, so it would be difficult to follow that one. Then, it has Ruthie in it, and she's one of those performers I just don't like to watch for some reason. Nicole was the last straw. She was so bland and lacking in much of anything in Anything Goes, the idea of watching her after seeing Clare Halse in the role is just...no, thanks.
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Post by theatrefan62 on Mar 31, 2023 11:43:29 GMT
Tour cast announced
Faye Tozar as Maggie Samantha Womack as Dorothy Michael Praed as Julian Les Dennis as Bert Nicole- Lily Baisden as Peggy Sam Lips as Billy
Plus 19 ensemble/understudies etc
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Post by cezbear on Mar 31, 2023 11:52:58 GMT
I hope the tour prices are at least significantly cheaper then (I'd assume they will be).
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Post by theatrefan62 on Mar 31, 2023 11:55:42 GMT
I hope the tour prices are at least significantly cheaper then (I'd assume they will be). £55 top price at my local. Not a bad cast, not one I'd rush to see if werent already booked but not incompetent either.
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Post by sam22 on Mar 31, 2023 12:15:42 GMT
I hope the tour prices are at least significantly cheaper then (I'd assume they will be). Good stalls seats £59.50 at Curve. More than some of their shows but obviosuly significantly cheaper than most West End
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Post by Being Alive on Mar 31, 2023 12:37:46 GMT
That's actually quite a jolly cast for the tour
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Post by Someone in a tree on Mar 31, 2023 12:40:50 GMT
I don't mean to be a be a bitch but how many people will book to see Les Denis ? I have nothing against him but he is a terrible actor
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Post by Being Alive on Mar 31, 2023 12:44:11 GMT
Oh truly awful - I was more talking about Sam, Faye and Michael - they'll at least sell tickets
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Post by FJ on Mar 31, 2023 12:44:34 GMT
I was just thinking as well, has Les Dennis got something on someone? Because it’s getting crazy how many times he’s appearing on cast lists recently. I’ve only seen him in Hairspray and can’t say he was a standout
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Post by justfran on Mar 31, 2023 12:54:00 GMT
Really pleased to see Sam Lips in the tour cast for this, he was excellent in Singin in the Rain last year.
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Post by shady23 on Mar 31, 2023 15:18:56 GMT
Yes, great to see Sam and Faye reuniting.
I was not planning to see the recent London production but read a post on the forum about the front row £15 stalls seats and took a chance. I fell absolutely head over (tap) heels with it and went back to see it many times.
I hope this new production inspires and wows me like that one did.
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Post by princeton on Apr 12, 2023 21:38:11 GMT
Don't think this has been mentioned (and it's not on the show website) - Josefina Gabrielle is playing Maggie Jones at Curve and Sadler's Wells, and Michael Praed is playing Pat Denning at those venues.
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Post by Being Alive on Apr 12, 2023 21:43:07 GMT
Oh WOW - where did you hear this?
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Post by mattnyc on Apr 12, 2023 22:13:26 GMT
Seems an odd choice for Gabrielle in that role, no?
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Post by Being Alive on Apr 12, 2023 22:39:11 GMT
Yes, but you figure Bill Deamer will get her to dance somehow.
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Post by jgblunners on Apr 12, 2023 23:57:51 GMT
Yes, but you figure Bill Deamer will get her to dance somehow. You could easily give Maggie some choreo in Keep Young and Beautiful and/or Shuffle Off to Buffalo, or just get her to join in with the girls in Go Into Your Dance. Also, the full cast is listed on the Leicester Curve website.
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Post by princeton on Apr 13, 2023 0:05:08 GMT
Oh WOW - where did you hear this? A source very close to her aka her husband/co-star/other person mentioned in the post!
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Post by Being Alive on Apr 13, 2023 8:28:07 GMT
She wasn't on the 42nd street website which is why I questioned - but you're quite right she is on the Curve website! 🥳
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Post by princeton on Apr 13, 2023 10:01:48 GMT
I know. I thought I'd been given some first class theatre gossip - only to now find out it's already in the public domain, just not where you'd expect to find it!
I guess a three-time Olivier nominee and former Broadway leading lady isn't worth mentioning on the show website!!
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Post by Being Alive on Apr 13, 2023 10:14:50 GMT
Which is...wild...
Also hoping the fact she's not doing the tour means she's headed to the Gielgud in September to belt out some Sondheim for 4 months ✌️
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Post by distantcousin on Apr 14, 2023 19:51:14 GMT
Why is this being brought back AGAIN?! Only 10 years after Curve last did it. It's got one of the lamest books in musical theatre.
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Post by shady23 on Apr 14, 2023 20:37:27 GMT
Ten years is nothing.
The same shows seem to go round and round again every single year.
I really hope this does well.
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Post by hades on May 18, 2023 23:01:58 GMT
Saw the first performance of this in Leicester last night and thought it was absolutely fantastic! It's obviously not got quite as glamorous sets as the Drury Lane production did, but the cast and choreography are absolutely stellar (barring Les Dennis who was bearable).
Was unfortunately not sold very well in the circle but hopefully sales will pick up once reviews start coming in
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Post by sam22 on May 19, 2023 6:36:04 GMT
Saw the first performance of this in Leicester last night and thought it was absolutely fantastic! It's obviously not got quite as glamorous sets as the Drury Lane production did, but the cast and choreography are absolutely stellar (barring Les Dennis who was bearable).
Was unfortunately not sold very well in the circle but hopefully sales will pick up once reviews start coming in I'm going tomorrow. It's not a show I've seen before so excited for that reason, albeit not necessarily my type of show. Will report back!
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Post by theatrefan62 on May 23, 2023 13:55:57 GMT
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Post by christya on May 23, 2023 15:21:33 GMT
I was almost tempted when Michael Praed was mentioned, despite Ruthie. But this, I just can't. It looks so dull and small and sort of wrinkly - that tiny little staircase! I think I need a bit longer before I'll be able to watch someone making a stab at this again, unless it's so different that I can't make the comparison (I'm thinking massive outdoor production where people come tapping down the aisle or something).
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Post by alece10 on May 23, 2023 16:33:15 GMT
I think if I'd never seen a production of 42nd Street then I would go and see this but I know I would be disappointed as I saw the Drury Lane production 11 times and nothing can ever compare with it. Everything about that production was huge, massive cast, massive orchestra, massive staircase and I have so many wonderful memories of it. I'm sure this will be lovely but just not for me.
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