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Post by mrbarnaby on Jul 2, 2022 22:24:31 GMT
Mean Girls is not happening here.
I’ve only heard of a few plays jostling for the Phoenix, not musicals.
Very much enjoying people saying all the musicals that could go there, utterly unaware of the Phoenix being a pretty small theatre.
No musical of any scale can fit in there. Of the ones mentioned, only Bedknobs would probably fit as it’s a small production.
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Post by Matt on Jul 2, 2022 22:40:54 GMT
Mean Girls is not happening here. Phoenix “here” or London “here”? |
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Post by Jon on Jul 2, 2022 23:06:43 GMT
Mean Girls is not happening here. I’ve only heard of a few plays jostling for the Phoenix, not musicals. Very much enjoying people saying all the musicals that could go there, utterly unaware of the Phoenix being a pretty small theatre. No musical of any scale can fit in there. Of the ones mentioned, only Bedknobs would probably fit as it’s a small production. Bedknobs is probably the best fit for the Phoenix, it would never fit in the Criterion as that's far too small both stage wise and capacity wise. |
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Post by Rory on Jul 2, 2022 23:58:57 GMT
Mean Girls is not happening here. I’ve only heard of a few plays jostling for the Phoenix, not musicals. Very much enjoying people saying all the musicals that could go there, utterly unaware of the Phoenix being a pretty small theatre. No musical of any scale can fit in there. Of the ones mentioned, only Bedknobs would probably fit as it’s a small production. That's very good news if a few plays are looking to come in. They are relatively thin on the ground these days in the West End. Could see transfer potential for The Unfriend, Best of Enemies and Patriots. Any others? Will be interesting to see what's going into the Noel Coward too. |
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Post by Jon on Jul 3, 2022 1:27:58 GMT
That's very good news if a few plays are looking to come in. They are relatively thin on the ground these days in the West End. Could see transfer potential for The Unfriend, Best of Enemies and Patriots. Any others? Will be interesting to see what's going into the Noel Coward too. Not to mention the new Nimax Theatre that is meant to be opening this year. Murder on the Orient Express might work at the Phoenix, it played the Theatre Royal Bath which isn't exactly a big theatre. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 3, 2022 5:59:14 GMT
There is also Into The Woods depending on how it does in Bath
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Post by Someone in a tree on Jul 3, 2022 8:19:13 GMT
There is also Into The Woods depending on how it does in Bath ItW would be coming home which makes me happy |
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Post by drowseychap on Jul 3, 2022 23:21:23 GMT
What’s new pussycat deserves a west end run
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Post by margoc on Jul 4, 2022 2:50:17 GMT
Beetlejuice or mean girls??
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Post by anthony40 on Jul 4, 2022 5:39:05 GMT
The Ossmonds?
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Post by hannechalk on Jul 4, 2022 9:58:30 GMT
In the Blood Brothers-fandom there are people saying they have sources in the West End saying Blood Brothers will make a return ahead of its 40th Anniversary, but I just can't see it happening.
As much as I love the show, I can't see it doing well enough.
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Post by sph on Jul 4, 2022 12:39:19 GMT
In the Blood Brothers-fandom there are people saying they have sources in the West End saying Blood Brothers will make a return ahead of its 40th Anniversary, but I just can't see it happening. As much as I love the show, I can't see it doing well enough. Is it still studied in schools? If so, it has a new audience every year. |
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Post by Being Alive on Jul 4, 2022 12:40:40 GMT
Beetlejuice or mean girls?? It's not a theatre built for big musicals like that - very limited wing space and backstage. |
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Post by hannechalk on Jul 4, 2022 13:08:35 GMT
In the Blood Brothers-fandom there are people saying they have sources in the West End saying Blood Brothers will make a return ahead of its 40th Anniversary, but I just can't see it happening. As much as I love the show, I can't see it doing well enough. Is it still studied in schools? If so, it has a new audience every year. I suppose that's true. And yes, it still is. |
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Post by richey on Jul 4, 2022 15:00:06 GMT
In the Blood Brothers-fandom there are people saying they have sources in the West End saying Blood Brothers will make a return ahead of its 40th Anniversary, but I just can't see it happening. As much as I love the show, I can't see it doing well enough. If they cast a big name as Mrs J it might attract an audience for a limited run |
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Post by danb on Jul 4, 2022 15:12:32 GMT
Maybe a return for Mel C but make more of a fanfare about it this time?
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Post by LaLuPone on Jul 4, 2022 15:25:53 GMT
Sheridan Smith as Mrs J?
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Post by Being Alive on Jul 4, 2022 15:28:36 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Jul 4, 2022 15:38:12 GMT
I think if Blood Brothers was given the Les Mis 25th treatment (in a positive way) and a top singer and actress was cast as Mrs J then it could work. No idea who could sing and act it and be a ticket seller though (please not sheridan smith). Maybe if it was a new refreshed production that would be enough to sell it, then have a top West end actress as Mrs J
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Post by Jon on Jul 4, 2022 17:25:22 GMT
I think if Blood Brothers was given the Les Mis 25th treatment (in a positive way) and a top singer and actress was cast as Mrs J then it could work. No idea who could sing and act it and be a ticket seller though (please not sheridan smith). Maybe if it was a new refreshed production that would be enough to sell it, then have a top West end actress as Mrs J Unless someone else take the rights off Kenwright then it's very unlikely that we'll ever see a refreshed revival in the near future. |
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Post by theatreliker on Jul 4, 2022 21:08:08 GMT
Lyn Paul would be great.
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Post by inthenose on Jul 4, 2022 21:30:02 GMT
Yes, Lyn Paul (73) portraying Mrs. Johnstone (aged 25 at the top the show) is exactly the kind of fresh blood the Phoenix Theatre needs. I'd be tempted, but would only book if Sean Jones (51) and Mark Hutchinson (60) play seven year old twins. It wouldn't be the same either, without 52 year old Danny Taylor on board playing Sammy (who is ten). Ideally they could bring back Marti Pellow, add 75% more reverb and upgrade to a state of the art 1984 Roland TR-909 drum machine. This is the kind of ambition and innovation the West End needs. |
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Post by sph on Jul 4, 2022 21:47:33 GMT
I know she gets a mixed reception on here but Sheridan Smith would be damn good. She'd probably only agree to do it though if the production was revamped and not just a rehash of the very tired tour.
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Post by david on Jul 4, 2022 21:54:44 GMT
Having seen Linzi Hateley as Mrs J, I would book to see her reprise the role. I thought she was brilliant in the role.
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Post by theatreliker on Jul 5, 2022 6:42:51 GMT
Yes, Lyn Paul (73) portraying Mrs. Johnstone (aged 25 at the top the show) is exactly the kind of fresh blood the Phoenix Theatre needs. I'd be tempted, but would only book if Sean Jones (51) and Mark Hutchinson (60) play seven year old twins. It wouldn't be the same either, without 52 year old Danny Taylor on board playing Sammy (who is ten). Ideally they could bring back Marti Pellow, add 75% more reverb and upgrade to a state of the art 1984 Roland TR-909 drum machine. This is the kind of ambition and innovation the West End needs. I'm glad you agree. Let's get Bill on the phone. |
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