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Post by theatremadness on Oct 6, 2016 22:49:50 GMT
Feb 2017 - I've heard that Frances Ruffelle is to be in this!
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Post by Deleted on Oct 6, 2016 22:52:13 GMT
I'm totally here for this!
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Post by theatremadness on Oct 6, 2016 22:52:44 GMT
Ah - there we go!
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Post by Deleted on Oct 6, 2016 22:52:59 GMT
Its fantastic casting!
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Post by theatremadness on Oct 6, 2016 22:55:55 GMT
Indeed - but I *SO* wish someone would do Lippa's Wild Party here. Though may wait a bit so I can play Burrs.  |
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Post by Phantom of London on Oct 7, 2016 1:06:35 GMT
Oh well - I am game for this, if this house keeps producing at this calibre then it will soon become a true Palace.
Inspired programming.
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Post by d'James on Oct 7, 2016 1:27:47 GMT
Birthday trip for me!
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Post by rosscoe on Oct 7, 2016 3:24:20 GMT
Was having so much trouble finding shows to see on my trip in Feb, this is such great news.
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Post by theatrefan77 on Oct 7, 2016 7:06:14 GMT
I really want to see this show but what were they thinking when they cast Frances Ruffelle?? Queenie is supposed to be in her twenties and Ruffelle is in her fifties.
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Post by mallardo on Oct 7, 2016 7:35:25 GMT
La Chiusa's Wild Party is an out and out masterpiece. I'm sorry, Lippa fans, but his version does not compare. And, yes, Queenie should be in her 30s but Ruffelle doesn't look her age. Who does, these days?
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Post by littlesally on Oct 7, 2016 7:36:02 GMT
She's closer in age to Dolores than Queenie! Although I'm sure Frances will be superb.
Saw this on Broadway with Toni Colette, Mandy Patinkin and Eartha Kitt - my first Broadway show. Can't wait to hear the rest of the cast.
Kitt stole it. I remember it being very raunchy with nudity and copious drug fuelled sex! Should make for interesting viewing in such an intimate space?
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Post by mallardo on Oct 7, 2016 7:46:31 GMT
She's closer in age to Dolores than Queenie! Although I'm sure Frances will be superb. Saw this on Broadway with Toni Colette, Mandy Patinkin and Eartha Kitt - my first Broadway show. Can't wait to hear the rest of the cast. Kitt stole it. I remember it being very raunchy with nudity and copious drug fuelled sex! Should make for interesting viewing in such an intimate space?
Yes, Toni Colette took her top off but I've seen other productions where Queenie stayed dressed. The character Sally loses her top (scripted) in that haunting moment she has after the orgy - that's probably it for the nudity.
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Post by meisner on Oct 7, 2016 9:20:51 GMT
I am so excited about this!! Love both versions but i think this one tops it for me as the score is truly in the style of the period.
Who do we think could play Burrs opposite FR??
Also trying to book tickets but its not up on the website yet....HELP??
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Post by Deleted on Oct 7, 2016 9:40:52 GMT
I really want to see this show but what were they thinking when they cast Frances Ruffelle?? Queenie is supposed to be in her twenties and Ruffelle is in her fifties. The role of Queenie was originally written for Vanessa Williams so it would have been nice to have given a black actress the role . . . |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 7, 2016 9:50:36 GMT
I really want to see this show but what were they thinking when they cast Frances Ruffelle?? Queenie is supposed to be in her twenties and Ruffelle is in her fifties. The role of Queenie was originally written for Vanessa Williams so it would have been nice to have given a black actress the role . . . Do we actually know that Frances Ruffelle has been cast as Queenie? And would it matter that Queenie was white? (I've no idea- I've never heard of this show and know nothing about it...) |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Oct 7, 2016 9:57:38 GMT
I am so excited about this!! Love both versions but i think this one tops it for me as the score is truly in the style of the period. Who do we think could play Burrs opposite FR?? Also trying to book tickets but its not up on the website yet....HELP?? Can't help, sorry! But welcome to TheatreBoard  |
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Post by zak97 on Oct 7, 2016 10:01:09 GMT
I am so excited about this!! Love both versions but i think this one tops it for me as the score is truly in the style of the period. Who do we think could play Burrs opposite FR?? Also trying to book tickets but its not up on the website yet....HELP?? I want to be first to get a ticket, I know where to find them, haha....but think about it this way - which 'theatre' will you be going to when this is on? |
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Post by couldileaveyou on Oct 7, 2016 10:04:58 GMT
They need to cast a sublime Dolores
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Post by d'James on Oct 7, 2016 10:06:30 GMT
I am so excited about this!! Love both versions but i think this one tops it for me as the score is truly in the style of the period. Who do we think could play Burrs opposite FR?? Also trying to book tickets but its not up on the website yet....HELP?? I want to be first to get a ticket, I know where to find them, haha....but think about it this way - which 'theatre' will you be going to when this is on? Check Frances Ruffelle's Instagram. (Turns out you need a log-in for Priority booking at midday today.) |
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Post by zak97 on Oct 7, 2016 10:17:10 GMT
and there's the website...
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Post by Nelly on Oct 7, 2016 10:18:45 GMT
I really want to see this show but what were they thinking when they cast Frances Ruffelle?? Queenie is supposed to be in her twenties and Ruffelle is in her fifties. The role of Queenie was originally written for Vanessa Williams so it would have been nice to have given a black actress the role . . . Ah man I'd just love her to come and do something here. Such a talent. |
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Post by zak97 on Oct 7, 2016 11:02:15 GMT
£5 ticket booked, looking forward to this one
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Post by mallardo on Oct 7, 2016 11:04:14 GMT
I really want to see this show but what were they thinking when they cast Frances Ruffelle?? Queenie is supposed to be in her twenties and Ruffelle is in her fifties. The role of Queenie was originally written for Vanessa Williams so it would have been nice to have given a black actress the role . . .
I saw a production that featured a black Queenie - Valerie Pettiford, who looked not unlike Vanessa Williams. She wore the blonde wig and pale makeup throughout but at the end she pulled off the wig and began rubbing off the makeup and suddenly the show took on a whole new dimension. It was an absolutely stunning moment.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 7, 2016 11:20:11 GMT
I am so excited about this!! Love both versions but i think this one tops it for me as the score is truly in the style of the period. Who do we think could play Burrs opposite FR?? Also trying to book tickets but its not up on the website yet....HELP?? I want to be first to get a ticket, I know where to find them, haha....but think about it this way - which 'theatre' will you be going to when this is on? Thank you for the (heavy) hint! Booked, along with La Strada which sounds interesting... (Love the idea that this show was cancelled after one night!) |
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Post by boybooshka on Oct 7, 2016 11:20:50 GMT
£5 ticket booked, looking forward to this one Me too, how could i not Sat in those seats for other shows there, discounting the possibility that they build a six foot wall on stage in front of them they should be a great bargain. Can't wait to see the show. |
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