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Post by westendwhistledown on Jun 22, 2024 12:30:16 GMT
Definitely lower at West End Live! Eeek not sure about this
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Post by theatrefan2007 on Jun 22, 2024 13:12:16 GMT
I don’t really mind that much about the key being lowered. I’m just not waiting for them to announce the release date for the live album which hopefully not be long.
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Post by Being Alive on Jun 22, 2024 13:46:52 GMT
Oh they've lowered the keys for her? Absolutely not.
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Post by westendwhistledown on Jun 22, 2024 20:00:46 GMT
But having seen Beverley absolutely rock this score it’s just not a joy to the ears now ESPECIALLY in the lower keys. They should have ended the run when Beverley left. I saw a deal the other week that was selling most of the auditorium off for £15/£20 for 2 whole weeks. Doesn’t bode very well!
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Post by theatrefan2007 on Jun 24, 2024 23:22:38 GMT
I’m just hoping that they don’t cancel the run because of the ticket sales but I doubt they will because I can’t imagine what will be in the Dominion until September. I did think Alexandra sounded pitchy in the videos I saw of the second UK tour but I do think she sounds better in this production (obviously she’s not in Bev’s league but I can’t think of anyone who is).
I’m really hoping we’ll hear some news regarding the cast album soon because it’s been weeks since they’ve recorded it.
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Post by d'James on Jun 25, 2024 6:15:32 GMT
They might be better waiting until the end of Alexandra’s run before selling a CD with Beverley singing the songs.
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Post by thedrowsychaperone on Jun 25, 2024 8:49:47 GMT
I also think we've been quite spoilt with the turnaround time on recent cast recording releases, I feel like about 10 years ago+ they used to take months and months!
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Post by idinafanzel on Jun 25, 2024 9:57:59 GMT
Show is selling abysmally now, if sales do not pick up. It could close 3rd August instead.
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Post by theatrefan2007 on Jun 25, 2024 10:16:13 GMT
Has the theatre been quite empty during Alexandra’s run?
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Post by Being Alive on Jun 25, 2024 10:31:29 GMT
They won't close early, but yeah...this is doing badly since Bev left...
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Post by theatrefan2007 on Jun 25, 2024 10:43:05 GMT
They won't close early, but yeah...this is doing badly since Bev left... It was like that even before the show started but I think it might’ve been the lack of star casting. There were loads of availability for Bev’s before Ruth was announced. I would’ve thought that the sales would pick up when it was announced Ruth would be staying on but I’m with you on the run not being cancelled because I can’t imagine what else will be in the Dominion until then. |
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Post by ShoreditchTom on Jun 25, 2024 10:53:08 GMT
It was pretty full last Friday when I went - tbh I think this will tick along just fine with last minute sales from TKTS etc to summer tourists - it's the perfect family feel good show for that!
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Post by Being Alive on Jun 25, 2024 10:59:07 GMT
They won't close early, but yeah...this is doing badly since Bev left... It was like that even before the show started but I think it might’ve been the lack of star casting. There were loads of availability for Bev’s before Ruth was announced. I would’ve thought that the sales would pick up when it was announced Ruth would be staying on but I’m with you on the run not being cancelled because I can’t imagine what else will be in the Dominion until then. At 2000 seats a night, for 12 weeks or whatever, I honestly think most people who really wanted to see it, saw it with Bev and Ruth - I know people like Alexandra (in musicals I'm not one of those people) but she toured the country with it for a year (albeit a different production a while ago) so I'm not really sure that people are that bothered. I don't think Ruth extending really did much/anything to help with sales. Considering this is seemingly on a never ending UK tour too (which is doing well with X from Corrie as Mother Superior) I'm not really sure the ladies from the North will bother coming all the way to London to see it when they could just see it at their local (and it's EXACTLY the same cheap production....!) The Dominion is an absolute barn as we know, it's where shows go to die since WWRY. This'll push through to it's August closing date, but expect to be inundated with offers. |
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Post by ladidah on Jun 25, 2024 11:03:44 GMT
It's such a huge venue to fill!
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Post by theatrefan2007 on Jun 25, 2024 11:42:44 GMT
When I think about it I do agree with beingalive and ladidah with it being big venue to fill. I just kinda feel for the cast and crew for the amount of availability for the rest of the run. |
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Post by theatrefan2007 on Jun 25, 2024 13:48:10 GMT
Does anyone know what a cast album pick up day is? Natalia Brown put it her on Instagram stories that they were doing it today (I swear when I mention something about this production of Sister Act something happens).
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Post by thedrowsychaperone on Jun 25, 2024 14:13:29 GMT
I imagine it may be getting some extra takes of some sections of the show that may get lost with audience noises etc - I know quite a lot of live albums do this and blend in with the live takes they've done - so perhaps Bev is back for the day!
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Post by theatrefan2007 on Jun 25, 2024 14:30:00 GMT
Agh right! That does make sense. Maybe we might hear some news regarding the album in the next coming days.
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Post by Being Alive on Jun 25, 2024 15:01:35 GMT
They won't release an album with Bev singing the songs infinitely better than Alexandra whilst the show is still on - it would just be mad to.
We won't be seeing it til September at the earliest
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Post by sisterfan on Jun 28, 2024 8:19:31 GMT
Just checking tickets for next week and see they do not have a show on Tuesday for some reason.
i am sure you could book for next Tuesday a week ago or i am going a bit mad!!!
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Post by CG on the loose on Jun 28, 2024 8:26:52 GMT
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Post by sisterfan on Jun 28, 2024 8:27:46 GMT
Ahhhh did not see that thankyou. |
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Post by theatrefan2007 on Jun 28, 2024 17:54:53 GMT
Ahhhh did not see that thankyou. I do think it’s weird when they do ‘special’ performances they take the performance out of the schedule. Also is Lee Mead any good as Eddie? Just wanted to see because no one has really mention him on here. |
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Post by eoghan31 on Jun 28, 2024 20:26:18 GMT
Caught Alexandra as Deloris last week and thoroughly enjoyed her performance. Nailed singing as you would expect, comic timing was excellent and her energy exhausting to watch. Audience connected with her as they did with Beverley and was rewarded with a tremendous deserved ovation which all but blew the roof off the Dominion. The surprise was Lee Mead. He clearly is having a great time and plays his character up splendidly. Perhaps one of the under appreciated performances is that from Lesley Joseph. At 78 years of age nightly defying gravity hoisted high above the Dominion stage and with energy and fun having a great time getting down as a funky bass!! A great fun night out which I’d go back to see in a heartbeat.
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Post by theatrefan2007 on Jun 28, 2024 22:29:18 GMT
Caught Alexandra as Deloris last week and thoroughly enjoyed her performance. Nailed singing as you would expect, comic timing was excellent and her energy exhausting to watch. Audience connected with her as they did with Beverley and was rewarded with a tremendous deserved ovation which all but blew the roof off the Dominion. The surprise was Lee Mead. He clearly is having a great time and plays his character up splendidly. Perhaps one of the under appreciated performances is that from Lesley Joseph. At 78 years of age nightly defying gravity hoisted high above the Dominion stage and with energy and fun having a great time getting down as a funky bass!! A great fun night out which I’d go back to see in a heartbeat. I think Alexandra sounds a lot better in this production. I was willing to give her another chance and I do think she has improved but I do wish that they didn’t lower the key for her. I didn’t really get the mixed reaction to Lee Mead joining the cast. He does seem like a lovely guy and he looks great as Eddie. I saw a video on Instagram singing I Could Be That Guy (definitely not condoning bootlegs) and he sounded great. 100% agree with you about Lesley Joseph. I love her so much and saw her as Miss Hannigan in Annie and Mother Superior in Sister Act twice and she was excellent in both roles (met her twice after Sister Act and she was so lovely) but after seeing Sister Act and knowing she played Sister Mary Lazarus in the Hammersmith production I did felt she would’ve been underused in the role. Mary Lazarus is a great part and she’s one of my favourite characters in the show but I feel like that she’s forgotten about in the musical, same goes with Mary Patrick. That said it’s looks like Lesley’s having a blast as Mary Lazarus and I feel that she’s one of the perfect actresses to play the role. |
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