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Aug 8, 2016 22:40:37 GMT
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Post by Jon on Aug 8, 2016 22:40:37 GMT
Considering $1m grosses weren't a thing when it was running on Broadway before, it's not that surprising!
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Aug 8, 2016 22:58:15 GMT
Post by Deleted on Aug 8, 2016 22:58:15 GMT
Considering $1m grosses weren't a thing when it was running on Broadway before, it's not that surprising! I agree it is not that surprising when looking at it like that, but it still sounds insane considering the show is now in its 4th decade!
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Aug 9, 2016 5:10:33 GMT
Post by ali973 on Aug 9, 2016 5:10:33 GMT
Do we know where the tour is heading to?
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Aug 9, 2016 8:38:07 GMT
Post by Deleted on Aug 9, 2016 8:38:07 GMT
Do we know where the tour is heading to? Antwerp, Belgium from March 29, 2017 to April 17, 2017.
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Aug 9, 2016 10:52:18 GMT
Post by ali973 on Aug 9, 2016 10:52:18 GMT
That's lame. They should have called it the UK tour and Belgian stop. That's it? One European city and it's "international"?
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Post by d'James on Aug 9, 2016 11:00:46 GMT
That's lame. They should have called it the UK tour and Belgian stop. That's it? One European city and it's "international"? That means the Sister Act tour is International too. Haha.
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Post by Hamilton Addict on Aug 10, 2016 2:55:34 GMT
Just back from the Broadway production, will try and post my full thoughts sometime around next week. Absolutely loved it! Great cast, great choreography, great lighting and great set! Leona Lewis had a really amazing voice, definitely beating Nicole Scherzinger's voice, but didn't have the cat like movements that the other cast members had (Nicole definitely won in that department). So glad they got rid of the awful rapping Rum Tum Tugger, glad to see the old version restored.
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Aug 10, 2016 9:01:10 GMT
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Post by bedsmuso on Aug 10, 2016 9:01:10 GMT
That's lame. They should have called it the UK tour and Belgian stop. That's it? One European city and it's "international"? It's doing 48 weeks next year and not one of them is in the UK. Starts in Dubai in January. Not quite as lame as you're making out.
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Aug 10, 2016 9:44:54 GMT
Post by ali973 on Aug 10, 2016 9:44:54 GMT
Fab! I'll see it in Dubai then, it's around the corner. Are tickets on sale yet?
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Aug 10, 2016 10:32:12 GMT
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Post by Scots UK Theatre on Aug 10, 2016 10:32:12 GMT
Just back from the Broadway production, will try and post my full thoughts sometime around next week. Absolutely loved it! Great cast, great choreography, great lighting and great set! Leona Lewis had a really amazing voice, definitely beating Nicole Scherzinger's voice, but didn't have the cat like movements that the other cast members had (Nicole definitely won in that department). So glad they got rid of the awful rapping Rum Tum Tugger, glad to see the old version restored. To be honest I liked the updated version when I saw the tour last month. Just felt it was a more modern version of the show.
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Aug 10, 2016 11:23:05 GMT
Post by fiyero on Aug 10, 2016 11:23:05 GMT
I saw the UK tour last night, sadly the Rum Tum Tugger rap is still in there. My question is have they stopped the going up at the interval for an autograph? I remember doing it in Eastbourne many years ago and am sure I saw it in London (and possibly Paris). The safety curtain was down the whole interval though :-(
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Aug 10, 2016 14:42:51 GMT
Post by ali973 on Aug 10, 2016 14:42:51 GMT
Did you sit on his lap?
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Aug 10, 2016 14:52:15 GMT
Post by fiyero on Aug 10, 2016 14:52:15 GMT
I was in the upper circle in London so didn't make it down and definitely wasn't brave enough in Paris (I can't say for certain they did it there). A shame if it has stopped as it was my cousin's first time seeing Cats and I told her about it.
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Aug 10, 2016 15:26:02 GMT
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Post by tom on Aug 10, 2016 15:26:02 GMT
I went up on stage at the Palladium last November. In fact, I was initially the only person, and they were pleased someone did, as it advertised the fact that you could, so a few more eventually spotted it and got in line. Had a lovely chat with "Old Deut" about that night's swings and covers, and have Deut's signings on my programme to prove it LOL. Saw the show recently (on this tour) in Ipswich and the autographs at the interval were still going on.
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Aug 10, 2016 19:48:35 GMT
Post by Raven on Aug 10, 2016 19:48:35 GMT
I saw the UK tour last night, sadly the Rum Tum Tugger rap is still in there. My question is have they stopped the going up at the interval for an autograph? I remember doing it in Eastbourne many years ago and am sure I saw it in London (and possibly Paris). The safety curtain was down the whole interval though :-( That's odd. Perhaps they only do it at select shows throughout the week? I saw Cats when it was in Edinburgh in July and they did the interval signing with Old Deuteronomy then.
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Aug 28, 2016 19:42:48 GMT
Post by Deleted on Aug 28, 2016 19:42:48 GMT
Nicole just sang a duet version of Memory with one of the contestants on The X Factor tonight, still a beautiful rendition even though the guy couldn't sing, she was great!
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Aug 28, 2016 19:55:26 GMT
Post by anthony40 on Aug 28, 2016 19:55:26 GMT
I actually watched the DVD today
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Aug 28, 2016 23:42:43 GMT
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Post by bengal73 on Aug 28, 2016 23:42:43 GMT
Saw it last week in Eastbourne and the interval signing was definitely in place. Really enjoyed it again and remain a fan of the new Rum Tum Tugger
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Sept 13, 2016 21:41:32 GMT
Post by Deleted on Sept 13, 2016 21:41:32 GMT
In a somewhat surprising turn of events, Leona will depart the Broadway Production this month after a run of just two and a half months. I get the slight feeling based on the shortness of her run, this wasn't initially planned? Could the reviews of her performance been a reason for the shortened run? Or could it of been planned from the get-go?
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Post by Deleted on Sept 13, 2016 21:45:38 GMT
I have to laugh at 'time has flown by.' What did she expect? It was 3 months!
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Sept 13, 2016 21:50:01 GMT
Post by ali973 on Sept 13, 2016 21:50:01 GMT
No I believe her engagement was always meant to be limited. It's not that sudden, it's been circulated prior that she would leave "soon" and someone recently saw Cats and said catch her while you still can in the next few weeks (I think it was Heather Headley).
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Sept 13, 2016 21:56:58 GMT
Post by Deleted on Sept 13, 2016 21:56:58 GMT
Ah I wasn't aware of that then, I do apologise. I assumed her contract would be the 6 months or something so I thought it strange. Well then, she is leaving guys and gals!
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Sept 13, 2016 23:34:05 GMT
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Post by universetipping on Sept 13, 2016 23:34:05 GMT
Even though it was advertised as such, I thought her stint would be extended. Seems like she did a reasonably good job for a first stab at musical theatre. Wait, didn't she do that 'Walking on Sunshine' movie musical?!
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Post by d'James on Sept 13, 2016 23:53:17 GMT
I really liked that film. (Preferred it to Mamma Mia anyway.)
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Sept 14, 2016 7:07:30 GMT
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Post by westendwendy on Sept 14, 2016 7:07:30 GMT
I loved that film! Lol.... What fun.
Who will replace her?
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Sept 14, 2016 8:13:55 GMT
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Post by Oleanna on Sept 14, 2016 8:13:55 GMT
Maybe Elaine Paige will finally get to do Grizabella on Broadway...
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Sept 14, 2016 8:57:54 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Sept 14, 2016 8:57:54 GMT
Heather Headley wouls be rather fabulous!
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Sept 14, 2016 9:02:27 GMT
Post by zak97 on Sept 14, 2016 9:02:27 GMT
Heather Headley wouls be rather fabulous! Yes, I was just thinking the same! Whoever it is though, I would rather it was an actress with legitimate 'meat to the bones' credits, not a pop star who'll do the standard good but not great.
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Sept 14, 2016 9:29:30 GMT
Post by Deleted on Sept 14, 2016 9:29:30 GMT
I love Nicole but it really wasn't a smart decison to turn this down, she was phenomenal in it and could of nabbed a Tony nomination for the role like she managed with the Olivier (which I don't think she was far behind Lorna in terms of winning either!).
That being said, she ia the best thing about The X Factor this year. Her and Shazza kill me with their antics!
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Sept 14, 2016 9:55:27 GMT
Post by ali973 on Sept 14, 2016 9:55:27 GMT
Even though it was advertised as such, I thought her stint would be extended. Seems like she did a reasonably good job for a first stab at musical theatre. Wait, didn't she do that 'Walking on Sunshine' movie musical?! Same. They also sort of alluded to an extension.
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