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Post by BVM on Apr 7, 2023 9:11:08 GMT
Just had the ALW Easter promotion email which shows this 50 year old show is still a major draw. It's states it's the Regent Park version currently touring USA into 2024 with the Above Uk tour off running soon. Easter has concerts versions in Vienna and Budapest and mentions that 2024 will bring a new production directed by Ivo van Hove in Amsterdam which is likely to give a very different look to the show. Also got this e-mail! Extraordinary this show continues to be such a phenomenon all these years on. Very excited about the OAT version tour later this year; truly the best version of JCS I have ever seen (IMHO Drew McOnie is an absolute genius). Still gutted there was never a cast recording. Through having adored all the leads at the Barbican and all three Open Air iterations - no idea who I'd pick to be on it. Soundboards from all four, special fans edition 8 CD set haha?!? |
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Post by ceebee on Jun 22, 2023 13:23:09 GMT
Ian McIntosh as Jesus? After seeing him as Galileo in WWRY, yes thank you very much. Will look forward to seeing him take on this role after being hugely impressed by his talent!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 22, 2023 16:10:12 GMT
Ian McIntosh as Jesus? After seeing him as Galileo in WWRY, yes thank you very much. Will look forward to seeing him take on this role after being hugely impressed by his talent! I love Ian, he will be fantastic as Jesus, he has a great voice! |
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Post by candela on Jun 23, 2023 13:28:55 GMT
So chuffed for Ian, From being a swing in Rock of ages (which i loved him as franz) to now Jesus. The roles keep on coming in (hard work pays off) Seems like ROA Swings have done brilliantly ie Carly, Jamie, Ian, Scarlett, Cameron, Andy, Grant, Cordelia  |
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Post by theatremiss on Jun 23, 2023 15:03:38 GMT
So chuffed for Ian, loved him in The Commitments and he’s one of 5e few reasons I’m seeing WWRY. Seems bad wanting him to get crucified every night
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Post by Being Alive on Jun 23, 2023 17:41:58 GMT
...can Ian sing this?
I thought he was good in WWRY but it certainly didn't strike me as 'Jesus'
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Post by bobbievanhusen on Jun 23, 2023 18:38:32 GMT
Seems bad wanting him to get crucified every night I would feel worse about the glitter. Hes going to be finding it in places glitter shouldnt be! How does it manage to to get everywhere? If 1 person in a group of friends goes out with glitter on, by the end of the night, everyone has glitter on them. |
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Post by theatremiss on Jun 24, 2023 5:52:33 GMT
Seems bad wanting him to get crucified every night I would feel worse about the glitter. Hes going to be finding it in places glitter shouldnt be! How does it manage to to get everywhere? If 1 person in a group of friends goes out with glitter on, by the end of the night, everyone has glitter on them. Glitter is one of my pet hates (along with sugar and sand). I remember speaking to Declan Bennet after the show at the RPOAT and said to him he had glitter still on his face. He laughed and said he has it everywhere else too! |
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Post by richey on Jun 29, 2023 9:05:46 GMT
Julian Clary announced as Herod for certain dates. Bit disappointed they've resorted to stunt casting.
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Post by theatrefan62 on Jun 29, 2023 9:14:33 GMT
Julian Clary announced as Herod for certain dates. Bit disappointed they've resorted to stunt casting. Herod nearly always is.its the easiest role to stunt cast. I actually think this is great casting My main concern that one of the three main leads would be stunt cast, I'm just glad they seem to be going quality over names for those. |
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Post by Being Alive on Jun 29, 2023 9:41:06 GMT
Oh this is FABULOUS
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Post by theatrenerd on Jun 29, 2023 9:48:48 GMT
After seeing this at the Barbican, I think the casting of Clary will actually be a good bit of comic relief that this production needs, especially if he does some ad libs like in the BBC recording.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 29, 2023 10:35:25 GMT
This is a decent bit of casting giving this cameo song to Julian and having just listened to his rendition he can carry the song in his vocal range. Biggins played the role before so Herod can be fairly camp too. When I've seen the show they have often had a bigger person playing Herod so the slender Julian will be a bit different but he can surely carry this off and its a nice little role to have prior to his Palladium panto run.
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Post by BVM on Jun 29, 2023 10:39:48 GMT
Generally against stunt casting, but guess was inevitable they'd need something for bums on seats.
And if any role could be stunted, should be Herod. And think Julian could also be pretty good.
So yeah, not really bad news!
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Post by danb on Jun 29, 2023 10:47:56 GMT
Camp, willowy and nasty-dangerous should make for a different Herod. I like.
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Post by richey on Jun 29, 2023 11:09:05 GMT
After seeing this at the Barbican, I think the casting of Clary will actually be a good bit of comic relief that this production needs, especially if he does some ad libs like in the BBC recording. please no ad-libs. He's got the one joke which he flogs to death. He was the worst thing about the Taboo concert last year |
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Post by ceebee on Jun 29, 2023 13:04:13 GMT
Look forward to seeing his Mince Herod... (a play on his longstanding touring show titles/themes before any of the thought police start sounding their klaxons)...
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Post by theatrefan62 on Jun 29, 2023 13:26:39 GMT
Herod has always had an element of camp but this will likely be the campest yet
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Post by cezbear on Jun 29, 2023 13:33:43 GMT
I'm picturing a similar Herod to Rik Mayall's version, perhaps I'll be way off.
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Post by og on Jun 29, 2023 18:22:29 GMT
Way back on the 'original' (of this iteration) run at OAT, the guy playing Herod - Peter Caulfield - played it pretty camp (hard not to the way it's staged) so for once I think this stunt casting is inspired. I can even see a little physical similarity already, so high hopes here. Don't expect any cartwheels this time though..  |
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Post by ceebee on Jun 29, 2023 21:24:16 GMT
Way back on the 'original' (of this iteration) run at OAT, the guy playing Herod - Peter Caulfield - played it pretty camp (hard not to the way it's staged) so for once I think this stunt casting is inspired. I can even see a little physical similarity already, so high hopes here. Don't expect any cartwheels this time though.. I found Caulfield's interpretation brilliant but quite scary. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 30, 2023 1:15:29 GMT
Peter Caulfield looks like a possessed Emcee from Cabaret with that amazing make up also Boy George vibes.
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Post by creakingstool on Aug 22, 2023 11:20:59 GMT
New to this board but I think this is allowed. Manchester Theatres has an offer for £30 best available seats for this show at The Palace for Mon 11th, Tues 12th, Weds 13th September.
I really fancied watching as I haven't seen it before and hear it's very good (I'm fairly new to the theatre bug!) so have taken advantage and got stalls seats for the Tuesday with some friends. Looking forward to seeing Ian McIntosh as Jesus, my daughter and I saw him in We Will Rock You recently as Galileo and thought he was very good.
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Post by richey on Aug 22, 2023 12:34:29 GMT
New to this board but I think this is allowed. Manchester Theatres has an offer for £30 best available seats for this show at The Palace for Mon 11th, Tues 12th, Weds 13th September. I really fancied watching as I haven't seen it before and hear it's very good (I'm fairly new to the theatre bug!) so have taken advantage and got stalls seats for the Tuesday with some friends. Looking forward to seeing Ian McIntosh as Jesus, my daughter and I saw him in We Will Rock You recently as Galileo and thought he was very good. you won't regret it. I've got a ticket for the first night but fully intend to make several return trips as I adore this production. |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Aug 22, 2023 16:43:59 GMT
New to this board but I think this is allowed. Manchester Theatres has an offer for £30 best available seats for this show at The Palace for Mon 11th, Tues 12th, Weds 13th September. I really fancied watching as I haven't seen it before and hear it's very good (I'm fairly new to the theatre bug!) so have taken advantage and got stalls seats for the Tuesday with some friends. Looking forward to seeing Ian McIntosh as Jesus, my daughter and I saw him in We Will Rock You recently as Galileo and thought he was very good. Welcome to TheatreBoard and well done for choosing to get an absolute MT classic under your belt! Let us know what you thought of it, good or bad. And telling other members and the thousands of guests who view the forum about offers and deals is very much appreciated! |
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