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Post by theatreliker on Dec 5, 2022 18:52:50 GMT
One of my favourite musicals. Saw it at the Old Vic in 2016 and loved it so much we went back two days later (sitting next to Ben Whishaw and Andrew Scott).
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Post by ronnette on Dec 5, 2022 19:28:03 GMT
When the tickets / dates go on sale I’m gonna need some help from you pros determining opening / press night dates, when is best for going to previews etc. You are in the right Place ronnette. Our lovely members are the most helpful on these things. I’m much more of a lurker so have read numerous threads on new openings and finally one I’m desperate to see! It’s always a trek down from County Durham so never normally manage previews or opening nights. |
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Post by ThereWillBeSun on Dec 5, 2022 20:08:07 GMT
Yayyyyyy!!!!!!!
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Post by harry on Dec 5, 2022 21:07:27 GMT
I loved this so much the first time around. Saw it twice. The first time was a late preview so we went with limited pre warning (although had seen the film and also heard 2 or 3 of the songs at a one-off Tim Minchin gig he did one Sunday night at the OV during rehearsals - another AMAZING evening). Anyway by the interval my friend and I were both on cloud nine and if anything the second half is even better. I returned late in the run (by which time it was a solid gold 5-star reviewed hit) and loved it just as much.
The book is the film but improved upon, and for my money the score is even better than the much more well-known Matilda. If Andy Karl returns we are in for such a treat. Can’t wait to see it again!
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Post by Stephen on Dec 5, 2022 21:33:03 GMT
The boys from Company came to mind earlier when thinking about casting. Alex Gaumond, Richard Fleeshman, Jonathan Bailey?
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Post by firefingers on Dec 5, 2022 22:11:20 GMT
Doubt I'll land a £10 ticket like I did in 2016, though will gladly pay a higher rate knowing how much I like the show now.
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Post by dippy on Dec 5, 2022 23:12:26 GMT
I adored this show, saw the first preview and I'll still tell anyone it's the only show in years that I've seen that I think deserved the full standing ovation it got for that first show. I really look forward to hopefully getting to see it again sometime soon(ish?).
I did watch it a couple of times more during its run and for a show that's all about being repetitive it's quite funny that it made you want to repeat the repetitive experience again and again.
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Post by ronnette on Dec 6, 2022 6:29:12 GMT
What time do we think the announcement will come?
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Post by Rory on Dec 6, 2022 7:31:04 GMT
What time do we think the announcement will come? 10am |
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Post by sophie92 on Dec 6, 2022 8:04:56 GMT
What’s On Stage have posted. Andy Karl is coming back!
From 20th May to 12th August, tickets on sale from 12th December.
Edit: also confirmation that the revolve will be simplified to make it easier to tour.
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Post by mrbarnaby on Dec 6, 2022 8:36:33 GMT
They had multiple revolves in the original Old Vic production and after pushing the first preview by a few days had no issues with the revolves for the remainder of the run. The stage for the Broadway transfer was different configurations, so as I remember it things had to be resized, but it was always the same number of revolving pieces. That production was notably riddled with stage issues, but beyond any reassuring investors may need I can’t see why they’d need to remove the revolves now it’s going back into its original theatre. That just seems like they’d be creating more work for themselves, given it all worked perfectly here the first time. They weren’t reliable. That is the point. It plagued the run in NYC so why would they risk it? Really glad Andy Karl is coming back I must say. |
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Post by mattnyc on Dec 6, 2022 8:37:22 GMT
OMG ANDY IS BACK?! MY DREAM CAME TRUE!!!
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Post by Dave B on Dec 6, 2022 8:50:37 GMT
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Post by andrew on Dec 6, 2022 9:13:22 GMT
It deserved a West End run not a Broadway flop, I'm glad it's coming back to the OV, hopefully improved. Can you believe this was originally here in 2016?!?! Time flies.
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Post by ronnette on Dec 6, 2022 10:01:26 GMT
OV member tickets on sale this week…..
This is so exciting.
So the thing to decide, oh wise ones, is do I buy the membership so I can book tickets on Friday (at full price I presume) or do I wait til March to get PWC tickets?
Are the £10 tickets in rubbish seats??
Help?!?!?!?
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Post by Dave B on Dec 6, 2022 10:11:47 GMT
OV member tickets on sale this week….. This is so exciting. So the thing to decide, oh wise ones, is do I buy the membership so I can book tickets on Friday (at full price I presume) or do I wait til March to get PWC tickets? Are the £10 tickets in rubbish seats?? Help?!?!?!? The £10 PWC Seats are every available (ie not sold in the pre-sale) seat in the house for £10. Front row stalls £10, back row Baylis £10. You take your chances in the queue and hope.
I wonder how much excitement there is for this outside of the board to be honest. I'm sure it will sell and do well but are we likely to see this be the show where PWC demand shoots back up to where it was and tickets are so much harder to get? I'm not convinced.
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Post by londonmzfitz on Dec 6, 2022 10:34:26 GMT
I actually feel a bit teary. Andy Karl. Groundhog Day. I'm utterly thrilled.
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Post by viserys on Dec 6, 2022 11:16:47 GMT
Happy but also sad that it's another limited run. Might they be testing the waters to see it has enough legs for a West End transfer or will this be the only outing?
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Post by Being Alive on Dec 6, 2022 11:27:49 GMT
Happy but also sad that it's another limited run. Might they be testing the waters to see it has enough legs for a West End transfer or will this be the only outing? It's off to Oz after this, but that won't be the last we see of it |
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Post by twofiftytwo on Dec 6, 2022 11:36:49 GMT
Thrilled AK is coming back with it. Frankly he deserves to finish out his time with the show with a run that (hopefully) isn’t marred by a serious injury like the one sustained on Broadway. I wonder if we’ll see some other returning faces too? Regardless, I’m excited to see further cast announcements.
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Post by twofiftytwo on Dec 6, 2022 11:37:32 GMT
They had multiple revolves in the original Old Vic production and after pushing the first preview by a few days had no issues with the revolves for the remainder of the run. The stage for the Broadway transfer was different configurations, so as I remember it things had to be resized, but it was always the same number of revolving pieces. That production was notably riddled with stage issues, but beyond any reassuring investors may need I can’t see why they’d need to remove the revolves now it’s going back into its original theatre. That just seems like they’d be creating more work for themselves, given it all worked perfectly here the first time. They weren’t reliable. That is the point. It plagued the run in NYC so why would they risk it? Really glad Andy Karl is coming back I must say. I’ll take your point and hold my hands up! |
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Post by ceebee on Dec 6, 2022 12:28:22 GMT
I'd like them to use the revolve which they can then keep in place for the inevitable production of 'Martin Guerre' that has been teased by some people on this board... If I keep wishing, it will happen, right?
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Post by cezbear on Dec 6, 2022 12:41:15 GMT
I'd like them to use the revolve which they can then keep in place for the inevitable production of 'Martin Guerre' that has been teased by some people on this board... If I keep wishing, it will happen, right?
I'm almost positive between the two of us we can wish it into existence!
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Post by ceebee on Dec 6, 2022 13:21:26 GMT
I'd like them to use the revolve which they can then keep in place for the inevitable production of 'Martin Guerre' that has been teased by some people on this board... If I keep wishing, it will happen, right?
I'm almost positive between the two of us we can wish it into existence!
It is only a matter of time. Just need to put our minds to it. (Wrong show - this isn't a BTTF thread... Nor even a Martin Guerre thread... It feels like deja vu. Groundhog Day...) There - back on message! |
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Post by alece10 on Dec 6, 2022 15:49:59 GMT
I didnt get to see it first time around and hearing all the good reports I will definately try to see it this time
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