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Post by anthony40 on Mar 31, 2023 9:32:19 GMT
I was listening to one or two of the songs on Spotify last night. His voice does sound particularly strong on "How Do I Call This Home".
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Post by anthony40 on Mar 30, 2023 13:03:00 GMT
Look, it's never gonna reach the heights of success that Les Miserables or The Phantom of the Opera ever did but I think this will ride the wave and survive the negative criticism thrown at it.
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Post by anthony40 on Mar 29, 2023 13:36:09 GMT
Although I don't know you personally, I am (truly) sorry for your loss.
Welcome back!
To quote both Jason Robert Brown and Stephen Sondheim, you're "covered with scars you've done nothing to earn" and because you have no choice , you must "move on".
There are no rules on grieving- how long for but, as harsh as it seems, you have to move on, only with memories and although it may not seem it right now because the wound is still raw, every day that passes will, in it's own little way, get easier.
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Post by anthony40 on Mar 29, 2023 7:58:50 GMT
Yes, very sad.
I was at a concert at The Palladium last night and heard when I got home.
(I believe) he had a legion of fans- both as himself and as Lily Savage.
He is a talent that will be missed.
RIP
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Post by anthony40 on Mar 23, 2023 15:32:54 GMT
Its continued success makes it seen like this show will never die!
Despite have that statement nay read, that's not a criticism- anything that gonna get a younger audience in- male or female- I'm all for.
I'm sure it's outplayed its original run in the States.
If memory serves me correctly, wasn't there about three productions playing? The one at the Other Palace, one at Theatre Royal, Haymarket and a touring production.
I'm sure it's exceeded all expectations
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Post by anthony40 on Mar 23, 2023 13:18:15 GMT
Maybe they’re screening it for a future DVD/Blu-Ray release?
It was previously released on VHS.
I have the Bernadette Peters cast recording on CD.
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Post by anthony40 on Mar 23, 2023 9:44:30 GMT
I saw this last nigh snd gotta admit, I enjoyed this more than I anticipated.
F**k me I LOVE ABBA!
Firstly, not quit a full house so plenty of room to spread. The people to my left never turned up and the people to my right last half way the second Act.
I was a lilt apprehensive because (don't everyone hate on me) I'm not a fan of drag! I ubdtersand it's an ever increasing art form in popular culture, but it's just not for me.
I thought the two male leads were both very confident and brave.
Although I recognised the voice of the never-seen Grandmother, I didn't associate it with Miriam Margolyes
One of the things that I did pick up on was the accents.
Personally, I thought that Andrew Horton was the weakest cast member on stage last night.
I am unsure who played Mrs. C but whoever she was, she was brilliant
mkb states For a show obsessing over Abba, there's precious little of their music. We are treated to snatches as the set awkwardly and slowly revolves between scenes, but the soundtrack is cut just as the first notes of the hook are heard. It's a two-hour p***k-tease for Abba fans.
There's a reason for this. Mark Gatiss was on the Sunday Brunch program where he explained that ABBA are very protective of their music and how it is used. By playing only a snippet, you're not playing a whole song thus not in breach of any licensing laws.
Not the best thing I've ever seen; not the worst, but fun.
Audience were quite receptive last night and laughed a lot.
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Post by anthony40 on Mar 22, 2023 20:25:44 GMT
DVD/Blu-Ray release date June 5th
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Post by anthony40 on Mar 21, 2023 10:40:44 GMT
You know, even if it is all rubbish, it's not the first time that I have heard Josh Gad's name associated with this so (possibly) there maybe one thread of truth in it?
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Post by anthony40 on Mar 20, 2023 21:28:55 GMT
One of the tings that I loved about the film was the female characters -Anne Hathaway getting blonder and blonder- especially Linda Cardellini playing Cassie, playing Ennis Del Mar's adult daughter and trying to understand her father.
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Post by anthony40 on Mar 20, 2023 21:14:08 GMT
My statement 'Guess time with determine there's any truth in it' still stands
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Post by anthony40 on Mar 20, 2023 17:10:14 GMT
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Post by anthony40 on Mar 19, 2023 18:24:06 GMT
Released on DVD/Blu-Ray on 14th March
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Post by anthony40 on Mar 18, 2023 16:42:14 GMT
I am going go see The Way Old Friends Do at the Park Theatre on Tuesday night and Darren Hayes -former lead man in Savage Garden in concert at The Palladium on Thursday night.
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Post by anthony40 on Mar 17, 2023 13:47:37 GMT
We’ll have “Sweeney” (by many considered his best), “Merrily” (his biggest flop) and this, his newest and last all playing at the same time. A fascinating trio of shows playing together. I guess it's a matter of opinion but for me- as brilliant as Sweeney is (and it really is) Sunday is a work of art (no pun intended) and is completely in a league of its own.
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Post by anthony40 on Mar 16, 2023 19:03:48 GMT
Now if ever there was a dukebox musical.....
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Post by anthony40 on Mar 14, 2023 14:25:27 GMT
Finally got in, selected two tickets and now it won't connect to the Box Office!
Grr!
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Post by anthony40 on Mar 14, 2023 13:35:52 GMT
Mine has dropped out twice with over 2,000 people in front of me and over an hours wait.
I'm busy. I don't have time to be phaffing about!
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Post by anthony40 on Mar 13, 2023 19:04:15 GMT
It does look stunning, which is exciting!
So we've caught glimpses of all of the major characters- Ariei, Prince Eric, King Triton, Ursula, Flounder, Sebastian and Scuttle.
Let's see some of the minor characters- Flotsham, Jetsom, Chef Louis, Grimsby and Vanessa (Ursula in human form).
Lets also see if Prince Eric'ssheepdoghas made the journey from animation to the new film.
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Post by anthony40 on Mar 12, 2023 19:52:28 GMT
Because he's brilliant and my 'man-crush' is still kicking about, here is the Jeremy sining Celine Dion's 'It's All Coming Back To Me Now'
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Post by anthony40 on Mar 12, 2023 19:38:26 GMT
Apparently shown tonight at the Oscars, a proper look at Ursula on Tik Tok- some dialogue and neon tentacils
From the look of it, it would appear to be when Ursula is convincing Ariel to hand over her voice
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Post by anthony40 on Mar 12, 2023 17:56:00 GMT
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Post by anthony40 on Mar 9, 2023 12:48:30 GMT
Maybe it might get filmed?
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Post by anthony40 on Mar 9, 2023 10:51:26 GMT
I feel a very rich man indeed for this wonderful musical that still has relevance today, despite its age.
I also feel rich for having seen him perform the role on stage.
Right, best find me a seat near the Eastern Wall.
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Post by anthony40 on Mar 8, 2023 11:31:29 GMT
#envy
Jeez I wish i was there to witness this and also sit in this venue.
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Post by anthony40 on Mar 7, 2023 9:53:53 GMT
2* is very disappointing
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Post by anthony40 on Mar 6, 2023 21:19:19 GMT
Opening night tonight. Interviews on both ITV and BBC News
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Post by anthony40 on Mar 6, 2023 14:56:09 GMT
Ready to hit Germany in Spring 2024
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Post by anthony40 on Mar 6, 2023 14:53:11 GMT
First look production photographs
Thanks Shaun Tossell
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Post by anthony40 on Mar 6, 2023 11:49:01 GMT
Same age as Bernadette Peters
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