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Post by distantcousin on Nov 22, 2018 12:44:10 GMT
THACKO!!! Love him - will have to see it!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 22, 2018 13:00:17 GMT
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Post by stanne on Nov 22, 2018 17:38:24 GMT
OMG - I absolutely love David Thaxton! He will be brilliant!! Can't wait to see this again now.
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Post by indis on Nov 22, 2018 17:50:21 GMT
ok no Phantom for me until CC, curious if there will be a new Phantom then, or Ben Lewis back? hope for a new Christine plus new alternate too and a new Raoul O:)
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Post by distantcousin on Nov 22, 2018 17:53:20 GMT
ok no Phantom for me until CC, curious if there will be a new Phantom then, or Ben Lewis back? hope for a new Christine plus new alternate too and a new Raoul O:)
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Post by talkstageytome on Nov 22, 2018 18:08:19 GMT
Cc= Cast change
I think Thaxton will be great
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Post by jgblunners on Nov 22, 2018 18:43:03 GMT
The full article on the Phantom website says Tim Howar will return to the role in May 2019 (can’t remember exact date) after his Mike & The Mechanics Tour has finished.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 22, 2018 19:54:05 GMT
ok no Phantom for me until CC, curious if there will be a new Phantom then, or Ben Lewis back? hope for a new Christine plus new alternate too and a new Raoul O:)
Rather selfishly,I'd like to see Ben Lewis return as I didn't get chance during his previous stint, probably not likely although I do wonder what he'll do post-Company. |
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Post by lou105 on Nov 25, 2018 9:12:32 GMT
“Tim Howar’s exciting vocal take on the iconic score of the Phantom brings a contemporary fresh approach to this legendary role which blew us away at his audition.” - Cameron Mackintosh. Anyone else worried by this? Why do we need a contemporary approach to such a classic role? It's also weird and semi-gaslighty given how different — and more traditionally musical theatre — Tim sounded when he was Marius. That may not be his sound NOW, but it's not a sound that should be unfamiliar to either one of them. I've just been scrolling back through this thread after watching Tim last night. I enjoyed him in Chess and thought it would be interesting to see what he brought to Phantom. And what he brought was a decent enough sing of the Phantom..but nothing that stood out to me as noticeably different. Which, as said above, is fine,but why suggest it's going to be otherwise? I'm no expert but it seemed a bit staccato to me in places, like he was having to work hard to place each note. I thought the whole show was better second half- Madame Giry was swapped at the interval so maybe there was drama backstage! Edit: I'd realised that Meg was a cover, but have just worked out that Raoul and Carlotta were as well, so taking out Mme G as well must have made for a fun night! |
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Post by kimbahorel on Nov 25, 2018 11:03:51 GMT
It's also weird and semi-gaslighty given how different — and more traditionally musical theatre — Tim sounded when he was Marius. That may not be his sound NOW, but it's not a sound that should be unfamiliar to either one of them. I've just been scrolling back through this thread after watching Tim last night. I enjoyed him in Chess and thought it would be interesting to see what he brought to Phantom. And what he brought was a decent enough sing of the Phantom..but nothing that stood out to me as noticeably different. Which, as said above, is fine,but why suggest it's going to be otherwise? I'm no expert but it seemed a bit staccato to me in places, like he was having to work hard to place each note. I thought the whole show was better second half- Madame Giry was swapped at the interval so maybe there was drama backstage! Edit: I'd realised that Meg was a cover, but have just worked out that Raoul and Carlotta were as well, so taking out Mme G as well must have made for a fun night! 😲 Danny was on as Raoul 😢😢 Damn |
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Post by SageStageMgr on Nov 27, 2018 14:16:01 GMT
Terrible news. That's Phantom out for another year.
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Post by distantcousin on Jan 8, 2019 13:06:03 GMT
I need to get tickets for this for a weekend performance at the end of March (special occasion).
I'm going to have to pay full whack, aren't I?!
The last time I saw Phantom back in the 00's, it's prices were on a par with general ticket prices, even for top seats before the "best seats go stratospheric" trend...
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Post by scarpia on Jan 20, 2019 14:02:58 GMT
Went to see this on Friday in the hope of seeing David Thaxton but he was off, so we had Scott Davies (whose performance as I've always enjoyed - it's nice to have an old-school Phantom with an operatic voice). The performance for me felt a bit flat; there was little energy in the auditorium either amongst the audience or the actors, which was a pity. Amy Manford has a beautiful timbre that's just right for Christine; unfortunately, though, she was often flat. Is Jeremy Taylor injured? He didn't jump into lake in Act 2.
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Post by zak97 on Jan 20, 2019 14:07:53 GMT
Saw on Thursday for the first. Been waiting for an actor who I want to see be announced as Phantom, and unfortunately David Thaxton was off. Very disappointed with Scott Davies, found his performance adequate at best and rolling my eyes at his performance many times. That said he was the only weak link in the cast. Very impressed with Kelly and Jeremy as Raoul, and I thought Kimberley as Carlotta was the standout performance.
I can see why some say this production is dated, I think the overall design of it is good (although the chandelier effect is too robotic for my liking and doesn’t fall ‘naturally’). It just needs some love and care to make a few the set pieces look as visually appealing as I assume they once were.
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Post by kimbahorel on Jan 20, 2019 18:11:43 GMT
Is Jeremy Taylor injured? He didn't jump into lake in Act 2. He apparently just doesn't jump. Not sure why he doesn't though. If you see Danny or James they both do. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 20, 2019 18:31:30 GMT
I've been meaning to go back to this for the longest time! I've only seen it once in 2015 I think? How do those of you who have seen it alot or follow it rate the current cast? The cast I saw when I went was Gerónimo Rauch, Emmi Christenson and Liam Tamne.  |
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Post by zak97 on Jan 20, 2019 20:22:19 GMT
I've been meaning to go back to this for the longest time! I've only seen it once in 2015 I think? How do those of you who have seen it alot or follow it rate the current cast? The cast I saw when I went was Gerónimo Rauch, Emmi Christenson and Liam Tamne. Obviously can’t compare as I’ve only hear online audios, but the current (principle) cast I thought was very impressive and perfectly good value for the GILT offers. Hopefully David Thaxton comes back to do a longer run. |
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Post by Oleanna on Jan 20, 2019 21:57:59 GMT
Is Jeremy Taylor injured? He didn't jump into lake in Act 2. He apparently just doesn't jump. Not sure why he doesn't though. If you see Danny or James they both do. Apparently it’s still due to the injury he sustained in On The Town at Regent’s Park. |
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Post by demelza on Jan 21, 2019 12:36:08 GMT
Saw David Thaxton as the Phantom last month on Christmas Eve and enjoyed his performance. Whilst he doesn't exactly bring anything new to the role acting-wise, he's one of the best I've seen vocally! Finally got to see Amy Manford as Christine and thought that her singing was beautiful, although she played the character a little too childlike for my tastes. It was my third time seeing Jeremy as Raoul, and I still don't like his portrayal - there's not much personality there and in the odd moments there are, it's quite unpleasant. I do hope that we'll get a full run from David at some point as I'd like to see how he'd develop in the role.
I think perhaps my favourite part of that show were the bows because they were all decked out in Christmassy accessories, which was absolutely adorable!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 24, 2019 20:06:54 GMT
"Music of the Night" was on tonight's 1987 Top of the Pops repeat on BBC4. Don't think Janice Long is a fan ...
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Post by tom on Feb 6, 2019 20:57:36 GMT
At the show tonight. Scott is on as phantom. Seen him a few times and I just think he is now too old to play the role in my opinion. Kelly has improved in the acting department but doesn’t sound loud enough at times. She also appears out of breath and rushing at times. Jeremy is the dullest raoul I’ve ever seen. He’s even worse than last time I saw him. Talk about going through the motions with no personality and a pretty basic voice! Liking the guy playing piangi and Katy hanna is a good Carlotta. Shame some of the cast are letting the material down.
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Post by David J on Feb 6, 2019 21:01:29 GMT
Seeing this tonight. Sadly Thaxton, whom I booked to see, was off. Here’s hoping he comes back
Can only agree Scott Davies is adequate at best. He sounds like a performer who’s played his role for too long. He shows moments of creepiness and anguish at times but his singing goes all over the place
Very impressed by Jeremy Jordan. Such a strong voice and he and Kelly Mathieson were touching in All I ask of you
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Post by tom on Feb 6, 2019 21:04:06 GMT
Seeing this tonight. Sadly Thaxton, whom I booked to see, was off. Here’s hoping he comes back Can only agree Scott Davies is adequate at best. He sounds like a performer who’s played his role for too long. He shows moments of creepiness and anguish at times but his singing goes all over the place Very impressed by Jeremy Jordan. Such a strong voice and he and Kelly Mathieson were touching in All I ask of you Seems we appear to disagree about Jeremy Taylor! |
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Post by musicalmarge on Feb 6, 2019 21:30:43 GMT
I saw this last week and agree Jeremy is the weakest Raoul I’ve ever seen. He’s not even that good a singer! The show was in great shape though.
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Post by tom on Feb 6, 2019 22:10:47 GMT
Enjoyed second act much more. Even Jeremy was fine and I didn’t even have an interval tipple!
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