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Post by forb4 on May 22, 2019 18:29:33 GMT
Trailer for Sixcago!
Saw it a couple of days ago and wow, what a fantastic show! The cast is amazing and the crowd was electric.
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Post by forb4 on May 15, 2019 2:31:36 GMT
The Chicago cast's Megasix!
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Post by forb4 on Aug 23, 2018 14:56:34 GMT
Oh come now. That's just silly. The fact is the show has a terrific central leading lady role and people are just saying that if the producers are considering Katharine McPhee as the lead then there are several British actresses who are just as talented and just as well known as McPhee in Britain who could play the role and get a really meaty leading lady role. They aren't saying "British at any cost even if they're rubbish". haha it was said partly tongue in cheek but there is an element of truth to it. British jobs for British people was part of the brexit debate and move from the general chat forum to here and that's what people are saying. Completely forgetting the large amount of Brits that are working/have worked on broadway recently, also across America in various tours (king and I, Mary poppins for example). In some cases entire British casts have transferred to Broadway. it all just seems a bit hypocritical Seriously, a ton of Brits, and like you said, entire British casts, have come over to Broadway in the past few seasons and they all have killed it. Nationality isn't important, talent is (for the most part).
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Post by forb4 on Aug 22, 2018 14:20:20 GMT
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Post by forb4 on Aug 22, 2018 10:45:32 GMT
I don't really see the point of her doing it. She has limited name recognition over here so i don't see it would help sales at all and there are several British actresses who would do just as good or better job. Oh and having read that thread they also say that Jason Maraz or however you spell it is also coming over. To me opening a show in London/The UK with two american leads, especially ones who played it in America, is a cheek. I didn't like it with Dreamgirls either but at least Amber Riley was an actual name to a lot of people and you could see the point. Those two names mean very little here other than the Smash link, but lets be real, anyone who knows Smash would be theatre fans interested in seeing it anyway. There have been so many Brits opening/coming over to shows on Broadway. Most of them don't have name recognition in the US but they were all very talented and did very well. Not sure why it can't go both ways? Plus McPhee was a fantastic Jenna
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Post by forb4 on Aug 17, 2018 9:59:52 GMT
It's been getting some terrible reviews (UK critics seemed to like it though). I'm not sure how much it'll affect the box office though.
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Post by forb4 on Jun 6, 2018 18:49:04 GMT
Trailer is out!
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Post by forb4 on May 18, 2018 22:01:19 GMT
I am appalled to see that ‘Turn The Beat Around’ does not feature. This is a banger of the highest order. Why leave it out? It's included in the MegaMix
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Post by forb4 on Apr 2, 2018 10:30:23 GMT
Watched it live and thought it was absolutely fantastic! The final death sequence was particularly good.
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Post by forb4 on Mar 6, 2018 17:21:05 GMT
I'm still trying to comprehend what kind of pain the two mothers and their families are in. I'm also trying to comprehend the rather lax and friendly treatment the driver has been receiving. There are pending charges on the driver
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Post by forb4 on Dec 19, 2017 14:54:49 GMT
...You guys seriously never heard of him? How? He's extremely successful
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Post by forb4 on Dec 1, 2017 18:52:42 GMT
Where did you see the list?
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Post by forb4 on Nov 4, 2017 11:17:02 GMT
I saw the 1st preview and thought it was really good!
The show follows the movie pretty closely but it's a fresh, updated take on it (it's updated to 2017). I've seen some mixed opinions on the score but I really loved it- it's very poppy with some tribal influences. Choreo was fantastic! Honestly wasn't expecting the show to have too much but it was really fun to watch. I loved everyone in the cast but the standouts to me were Kate Rockwell (Karen), Grey Henson (Damian), and Erika Henningsen (Cady).
I don't have too many criticisms but I did think Act 1 dragged a bit; they can definitely make some cuts. I also felt Regina was underdeveloped, moreso in Act 1 than in Act 2. She needs to have a better song in the 1st Act because the she has now isn't that great. I'm sure by the time it hits Broadway, it's gonna be even better!
Sidenote: This was probably the best audience I have been in in seeing a show. The audience was EATING this up.
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Post by forb4 on Aug 31, 2017 19:22:31 GMT
With the exception of the Dear Evan Hansen, I don't think the 4 aforementioned musicals have enough hype about them in America to inject the needed life into the West End either individually or combined. I don't think Come From Away has the right appeal for a British market, and wasn't the response to Anastasia fairly flat? It'll be interesting to see what happens in London once Hamilton opens. Londons needed a big show with a massive following and impact for a while now and I can see the press attention Hamilton will cause bringing a bit of a kick to town. Critically, the response to Anastasia was mixed but it's a big hit with the audiences
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Post by forb4 on Aug 20, 2017 1:22:56 GMT
mmm...more iPhone footage found its way online. Guys, it looks really basic and juvenile. I really wanted it to be slightly more its own beast than the cartoon on stage. And all the queens are upset that Let It Go is extremely scarce and minimal. Kinda agree. It should rival Defying Gravity. I mean. yes Elphaba flies but other than that it's just a bunch of belting.
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Post by forb4 on Jun 23, 2017 17:07:47 GMT
This will go the way of Neverland. It won't get a theatre. There is zero buzz about this show. Uh yeah you have no idea what you're talking about. This show is making bank and is a huge audience hit
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Post by forb4 on May 10, 2017 1:06:16 GMT
I think the score is lovely, both the old and new songs. Hope they don't change it. I agree, it's a wonderful score! I thought the show was amazing as is but I agree that Gleb could improved.
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Post by forb4 on May 5, 2017 18:26:59 GMT
I hope the original cast goes to London. Christy is amazing in the role and I hope she could get an Olivier nom (and maybe a win) as she was snubbed for a Tony nom.
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Post by forb4 on May 5, 2017 1:06:59 GMT
Okay brilliant answer. Out of interest would you guys have to do languages, Religious Studies or History? Why I ask the U.S. doesn't have near neighbours that speak languages and the U.S. Being the biggest country in the world, would expect other countries to speak their language. History, we spent forever learning about the British monarchy, which America doesn't have. Religious Studies, not sure if you would teach this, I always assume religion in America is about personal choice. Talking from my high school experience: Everyone was required to take 2 years of a foreign language but you can take up to 4 years if you wanted. Our choices were between Spanish, French, Japanese, ASL, and German. History, we also spent ages on the British monarchy. Sophomore year was World History, Junior was American History, and Senior year was Goverment and Econ. European history was an elective. No religious studies (that was incorporated in History) but I came from a highly Mormon area so those kids could take Seminary.
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Post by forb4 on Apr 26, 2017 14:25:53 GMT
I knew the important reviews for this would be mostly negative. The film in the 90s was amazing - the stage show I saw last week varied from great to bad to a big mess. Such a shame as the cast is very good just the production, book and direction generally poor. It needs a lot of work - there is a great show in there somwwhere! Has anyone else apart from me seen it on here? As I've mentioned, I've seen it.
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Post by forb4 on Apr 26, 2017 14:25:13 GMT
It was mixed reviews...both positive and negative The ones that matter were negative The one's that matter kept making Trump references and talked down to teen girls bc, hey they're teen girls. Even looking at the comments on the NYT review, most are disagreeing with Brantley. Anyway, like someone's already said, it doesn't matter what the reviews are, it's doing really well.
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Post by forb4 on Apr 25, 2017 20:39:12 GMT
Somewhat surprised to see Anastasia receive 13 nominations at the Outer Critics this morning... the season high, more nominations than Hello Dolly! Especially considering that the critics have just trashed it It was mixed reviews...both positive and negative
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Post by forb4 on Apr 16, 2017 19:23:54 GMT
Agreed- this isn't groundbreaking theatre. The target audience is 12 year old girls, 30something women and showqueens who grew up watching the movie (raises hands!). No Russian history buff is out here to see this. So if it's culturally sloppy, it's pretty much what I can expect from American musical theatre. After all, it's in the same town where Miss Saigon and Aladdin are playing. Cultural sensitivity or accuracy is not the forte of commercial Broadway musicals. PS- I don't think you're a PR troll, btw. You don't exhibit the traits of a PR person, a troll, or a PR troll Well isn't Miss Saigon a British musical? I'd say big musicals in general are not really putting accuracy over entertainment haha PS- Thanks
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Post by forb4 on Apr 16, 2017 18:47:21 GMT
I saw it a couple nights ago and I had the opposite reaction haha. Thought it was magical! It's getting a very good word of mouth. I'm sure there are PR trolls on this site. (Especially noting the time difference that I write my posts and see the replies) It looks like a regional production! Caroline O'Conner who I love is horribly miscast in this - it's not meant to be Mack and Mabel. Ramin too who I adore is meant to be a menacing Russian officer and plays the role like an angry Chris in Miss Siagon. It has obviously been written by Americans who do not know russian mindset, culture or social behaviour. At one point Anya asked "why do they call you Dima?" Every Russian in the world knows that Dima is short for Dmitry. Anya also complains about a man smoking in the train carriage. I laughed out loud - this is meant to be 1918 or whatever year. The word of mouth having been in piano bars and met several friends in the industry including two producers I know here is actually mostly negative. Although the new music is good it's still a naff, boring and cheap looking production. It won't win any awards. Average Joe might like it but the solid fact is that it is not in the same league and standard as other Disney shows sadly. Such a shame. I'm not a PR troll? I just recently discovered this site, mostly hang out on Broadwayworld but thanks. I'm so sure that a U.K. message board is a real priority for these guys. Considering a Russian audience is not the target audience, I can forgive a few inaccuracies. This isn't a Disney show btw. We must be talking to different people then bc I've heard good things. Anyway This'll probably end up like Wicked - more polarizing with critics but a hit with the audience
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Post by forb4 on Apr 16, 2017 6:24:01 GMT
This was hilarious
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Post by forb4 on Apr 16, 2017 6:09:43 GMT
saw this tonight on Broadway. Sad so say it's such a missed opportunity, historically and culturally inaccurate, miss cast, bad set, faux american, terrible lyrics, cheesy, naff - a big fat flop. Even the nice singing couldn't save it for me. The turkey of the trip. A disappointing 5/10 I saw it a couple nights ago and I had the opposite reaction haha. Thought it was magical! It's getting a very good word of mouth.
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