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Post by horton on Jul 12, 2016 16:31:49 GMT
Pop that in the Unpopular Opinions... oh no, hang on, that's a very common opinion...
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Post by horton on Jul 12, 2016 16:15:45 GMT
Over-use of "Triumphant" really irritates me!
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Post by horton on Jul 12, 2016 16:13:36 GMT
That's nearly an arm-ful!
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Post by horton on Jul 12, 2016 16:12:31 GMT
I created the "Unpopular Opinions" thread and am constantly impressed that people do not descend into hysterical fits against each other for their blasphemies- we have really tolerated the unpopular beliefs brilliantly and I hope it has avoided too much squabbling in other threads. I can't imagine any other board being as disciplined.
I'm with Steve on the age conflict phenomenon, (and I may be guilty of some impatience). Other boards have many more threads and sometimes that helps- the young fangirls can discuss Wicked swings to their hearts' content there- whilst the old codgers like me chat about lost theatres and recordings of Follies elsewhere. No, bad example- the multiplicity of threads mean that some can discuss ticket availability for a show, whilst others analyse the set design or merchandise of replacement casts of said show, away from each other.
Maybe our community is rather small, so we can't easily ignore one another (unless we take what for me seems a fairly extreme measure by actually "ignoring" them)?
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Post by horton on Jul 11, 2016 22:48:28 GMT
Who on earth projected ANY show could/would run at Drury lane for 10 years anymore? Those days are over. mrbarnaby, that is one of the most interesting things anyone has ever posted on this board. Is it true, I wonder, that those days are past? I know it's as strange as the possibility that we might one day vote to leave the E.U, but personally, I rather hold the idea that "everything goes in cycles." Already, there's a small but growing younger generation for whom "live / real" is something they now actively seek as a backlash against their screen culture. Who is to say that a new form of live theatrical entertainment, suited to a vast old house, won't emerge and capture their attention for that period? I'd be really interested to hear your thoughts, and everyone else's of course. When Cameron was planning the Miss Saigon revival, he set a target of a minimum of 5 years run at the Prince Edward. Clearly that didn't pan out, but equally clearly, major producers still work towards mounting shows with a great deal of longevity built in. The producers of Matilda signed a 5-year lease with the Shuberts in New York to get the best deal, (and I know 'Bank Robbery' has signed a long lease at the Criterion, too). Maybe we are the product of the 80's but many producers still look very long term.
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Post by horton on Jul 11, 2016 22:21:06 GMT
Phantom- don't you even pay attention to your own posts? Make up your mind: either you used the term "sub standard" or you didn't.
You're just digging a bigger hole for yourself when you claim those exceptionally talented performers are desperate. Not to mention insulting a range of great artists who believe that great theatre shouldn't just be the right of those who live in London. Next you'll be claiming Daniel Evans chose to run the Crucible in Sheffield because he wasn't good enough for London!
Inexcusable snobbery!
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Post by horton on Jul 11, 2016 22:17:39 GMT
Sincerely sorry- I will try in future to remember to quote so it is clear who I am responding to.
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Post by horton on Jul 11, 2016 17:39:58 GMT
Well here's a gentle tip: avoid trying to sound like you have inside knowledge unless you have come to share it. When you do, and it is right, people will judge that you do have good sources. Otherwise you risk sounding like you are bragging.
Clearly, quite a few of us on the board hear the same industry gossip- most judge it best to say nothing until there is something to say.
I leave it to you to decide whether to bear this in mind.
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Post by horton on Jul 11, 2016 12:50:06 GMT
I've heard that, too! And I also heard they will be selling tickets and they'd like people to come
What it is to be an insider!
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Post by horton on Jul 11, 2016 7:25:03 GMT
"The writer compares the play to having a "bad pint." Parsley is not the Pub Landlord. If he was to imbibe, and risk contaminating his Missoni cardigan with fluid, it would not be a "pint."
I assumed it was a "pint" in the Marc Almond sense...
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Post by horton on Jul 11, 2016 7:19:10 GMT
I don't think the more old-school UK critics would be able to get past the opera being the "proper" version. It would get a very bumpy ride here.
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Post by horton on Jul 10, 2016 19:16:09 GMT
Since we're being insulting, learn your history, sonny.
Firstly, I referred specifically to the expectation by some Warner executives were talking about out-lasting Miss Saigon when the project started- I made it clear that they revised their expectations considerably once the reviews came in (if not before).
Secondly, look at the way Beauty & the Beast, which was still turning a profit was pulled to pave the way for The Lion King.
The Little Mermaid and Aida were not brought across because Disney has a very clear view of how to manage its London properties. Aladdin has confirmed their suspicions about the volume of traffic they can direct to their West End shows.
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Post by horton on Jul 10, 2016 14:46:59 GMT
Whatsonstage said "Sheridan Smith has made a triumphant return to Funny Girl at the Savoy Theatre"
What's the difference between a return and a triumphant return? Who can offer guidance?
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Post by horton on Jul 10, 2016 13:54:04 GMT
Would you turn down free money weekly?
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Post by horton on Jul 10, 2016 11:36:11 GMT
I hear whispers from the management that expectations for Aladdin are similar to those for Charlie & the Chocolate Factory (once it opened of course, not before when it was projected as running 10 years at Drury Lane). Frozen won't be allowed to come here by the ballet mafia until Aladdin finishes its run. Disney believe 2 shows in London is the limit.
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Post by horton on Jul 10, 2016 4:01:28 GMT
There are plenty of West End regulars (and a smattering of the original cast) in this tour. Given the precarious state of the business, people take the work where they can get it. The idea that tour casts are "sub standard" is ridiculously dated.
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Post by horton on Jul 8, 2016 20:05:43 GMT
I wonder whether it is slightly undercut by all the panto Aladdin's people have seen before- not unique like LK.
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Post by horton on Jul 8, 2016 20:03:24 GMT
How do you know she's very vulnerable? She could be just fine now. You're projecting you're own narrative onto her.
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Post by horton on Jul 8, 2016 18:47:08 GMT
Great score, shoddy book
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Post by horton on Jul 8, 2016 18:41:49 GMT
Sonia and Michael- Prima donna, enchant us once again
Sonia- Think of your muse...
Michael- And cut the booze till ten thirty!
Sonia and Michael- George is so pumped he'll quite likely collapse Return- just once- then Relapse!
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Post by horton on Jul 8, 2016 18:34:28 GMT
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Post by horton on Jul 8, 2016 8:52:03 GMT
Do you have to present a valid passport?
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Post by horton on Jul 8, 2016 8:49:27 GMT
Finding Neverland is having a wobble
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Post by horton on Jul 7, 2016 20:49:14 GMT
Are Parsley and george 22 one and thee same person?
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Post by horton on Jul 7, 2016 18:05:27 GMT
Are these actually rumours or some camp version of fantasy football league? Shuffle Along has about as much chance of transferring as Time the Musical has of being revived!
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