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Post by ensembleswings on May 16, 2018 11:40:19 GMT
Never got the chance to see this last time round but I managed to grab an entry pass ticket this morning. I’ll finally get to see the show in February
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Post by Polly1 on Jun 7, 2018 10:40:52 GMT
Reading between the lines of a tweet from Jenna Russell and some of the replies, I would guess she was in line to do this but a clash of dates has prevented this.
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Post by tommy on Jun 7, 2018 10:54:08 GMT
Imelda not returning, apparently. Has this been confirmed yet? As there's no mention on the NT website. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 7, 2018 11:02:36 GMT
Imelda not returning, apparently. Has this been confirmed yet? As there's no mention on the NT website. I think it's been known for some time that she wouldn't be returning. There was a recent interview with Janie Dee who talks about it too: " Follies returning is very exciting because I didn't feel like I completely nailed it the first time. So it's very nice to be able to have a bit longer with it. I said to Dominic [Cooke, the director] that I think there's a bit more there to be mined and he agreed. There is the worry that the expectations are going to be even higher, and of course we don't have Imelda this time round, but I just feel lucky to be able to do it again." |
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Jun 7, 2018 11:17:10 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Jun 7, 2018 11:17:10 GMT
The NT site is not what I'd call a great source for NT casting information. Even when they finally get round to putting all the cast online, they never bother telling you who's playing which part. Which might not matter for people booking a new play, but is useful for revivals, and for people who might want to be able to refer to it after they've seen the play in question...
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Post by Deleted on Jun 7, 2018 11:32:49 GMT
I'm kinda glad Imelda isn't coming back to the role in truth. I hope someone who can put some life into that role takes over.
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Jun 7, 2018 11:33:52 GMT
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Post by learfan on Jun 7, 2018 11:33:52 GMT
The NT site is not what I'd call a great source for NT casting information. Even when they finally get round to putting all the cast online, they never bother telling you who's playing which part. Which might not matter for people booking a new play, but is useful for revivals, and for people who might want to be able to refer to it after they've seen the play in question... Agreed, considering it is the National, the site overall never mind casting info is awful |
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Post by distantcousin on Jun 7, 2018 12:42:09 GMT
Reading between the lines of a tweet from Jenna Russell and some of the replies, I would guess she was in line to do this but a clash of dates has prevented this. Yes. What an absolute shame.  |
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Post by distantcousin on Jun 7, 2018 12:42:53 GMT
I would pay good money for that cast |
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Jun 7, 2018 13:20:29 GMT
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Post by showtoones on Jun 7, 2018 13:20:29 GMT
I would pay good money for that cast Kimberley Walsh as Heidi Schiller Alexandra Burke as Carlotta Amanda Holden doubling as Loveland “heart girl” and Stella Deems in a fantastic display of color blind casting! |
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Post by theatremadness on Jun 7, 2018 13:28:16 GMT
Maybe they can pull a younger crowd in if they change Loveland to LoveIsland
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Post by alece10 on Jun 7, 2018 13:33:06 GMT
Well if any of them are in it I'm returning my ticket.
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Post by tommy on Jun 7, 2018 14:18:39 GMT
Has this been confirmed yet? As there's no mention on the NT website. I think it's been known for some time that she wouldn't be returning. There was a recent interview with Janie Dee who talks about it too: " Follies returning is very exciting because I didn't feel like I completely nailed it the first time. So it's very nice to be able to have a bit longer with it. I said to Dominic [Cooke, the director] that I think there's a bit more there to be mined and he agreed. There is the worry that the expectations are going to be even higher, and of course we don't have Imelda this time round, but I just feel lucky to be able to do it again." Oh that's sad, think she impressed with her version of 'Losing my mind', knowing that song has been performed by so many others.
But of course curious to see who will be in the new cast, quite strange that only two of them seem to have confirmed, on such a well received production..
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Post by distantcousin on Jun 7, 2018 14:19:30 GMT
I would pay good money for that cast Kimberley Walsh as Heidi Schiller Alexandra Burke as Carlotta Amanda Holden doubling as Loveland “heart girl” and Stella Deems in a fantastic display of color blind casting!
LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by distantcousin on Jun 7, 2018 14:20:42 GMT
Maybe they can pull a younger crowd in if they change Loveland to LoveIsland That iconic "Love Island" sequence of the show, haha!
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Post by distantcousin on Jun 7, 2018 14:21:09 GMT
Well if any of them are in it I'm returning my ticket. Snob x |
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Post by showtoones on Jun 7, 2018 14:54:47 GMT
Maybe they can pull a younger crowd in if they change Loveland to LoveIsland Each performance, they vote a Follies girl off the Island but there is an immunity necklace |
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Post by theatregeek on Jun 7, 2018 16:24:06 GMT
I'm kinda glad Imelda isn't coming back to the role in truth. I hope someone who can put some life into that role takes over. I totally agree with you. I loved loved loved the show (I know you didn't as much), but if I was to nit-pick, she was the weakest link and mis-cast. I'm definitely going to go again but kinda waiting to find out if I can tie it in with the final night of 42nd Street - I think it will close around then?
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Jun 7, 2018 17:17:07 GMT
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Post by learfan on Jun 7, 2018 17:17:07 GMT
Reading between the lines of a tweet from Jenna Russell and some of the replies, I would guess she was in line to do this but a clash of dates has prevented this. Yes. What an absolute shame. Yes, she would have been ideal. |
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Post by distantcousin on Jun 7, 2018 18:14:15 GMT
Yes. What an absolute shame. Yes, she would have been ideal. Much more age appropriate and physically suited than Staunters! (good as she was, it wasn't really her role) |
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Post by groupbooker on Jun 8, 2018 14:31:18 GMT
Any date yet for the cast cd??
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Post by Snciole on Jun 10, 2018 18:48:20 GMT
Yes, she would have been ideal. Much more age appropriate and physically suited than Staunters! (good as she was, it wasn't really her role) I thought Staunton's Losing my Mind was great (almost as good as anything Elaine Paige has ever done) but I am intrigued to see who they get instead because when I saw it towards the end of the run she seemed tired really. Let's face it, as long as Traci Bennett comes back it doesn't matter who the rest of the cast are  |
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Post by apubleed on Jun 10, 2018 19:15:07 GMT
Much more age appropriate and physically suited than Staunters! (good as she was, it wasn't really her role) I thought Staunton's Losing my Mind was great (almost as good as anything Elaine Paige has ever done) but I am intrigued to see who they get instead because when I saw it towards the end of the run she seemed tired really. Let's face it, as long as Traci Bennett comes back it doesn't matter who the rest of the cast are Her Losing My Mind was quite good I thought too - but her Too Many Mornings was an embarrassment and her In Buddy's Eyes quite disappointing. She just didn't have the voice. Can they import Victoria Clark from the USA? |
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Post by karloscar on Jun 10, 2018 22:32:15 GMT
Vicky Clark or better still Judy Kuhn who has never played Sally, but does brilliant versions of In Buddy's Eyes and Losing My Mind in her cabaret act.
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Post by lonlad on Jun 10, 2018 23:48:43 GMT
Judy Kuhn is an AMAZING idea --- brilliant brilliant !!
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