2,859 posts
Member is Online
|
Post by couldileaveyou on Dec 5, 2016 12:53:40 GMT
|
|
4,004 posts
Member is Online
|
Post by d'James on Dec 5, 2016 12:55:54 GMT
That is really nice for her. I wonder if that was already planned when she did Ragtime?
I liked Chris Peluso in Miss Saigon.
I'm not sure if I'm going to like this but I'm definitely going to go and see it.
|
|
2,859 posts
Member is Online
|
Post by couldileaveyou on Dec 5, 2016 12:57:52 GMT
Can Zoe Doano act? After having seen her in Les Miz and Sweeney I would say no, but since she's the leading lady here...
|
|
|
|
Post by Deleted on Dec 5, 2016 13:00:48 GMT
Oooooh, the dreamy Maxwell Caulfield used to be a big crush of mine many moons ago back when I was young and fancy-free and before my hairline started to disappear . . .
|
|
|
|
Post by Deleted on Dec 5, 2016 13:18:34 GMT
I really liked Doano in Les Mis actually.
|
|
|
|
Post by Deleted on Dec 5, 2016 13:36:20 GMT
Yay for Peluso. He was marvellous in Show Boat!
|
|
679 posts
|
Post by westendcub on Dec 5, 2016 16:02:24 GMT
Grease 2 alumni!!
Hoping that Todaytix do rush rockets like they did with Ragtime
|
|
153 posts
|
Post by liverpool54321 on Dec 21, 2016 15:10:41 GMT
I missed the announcement re delay for this production. Having booked originally for 24 Dec now trying to find last minute substitute but not much choice. Did others get notified by theatre tickets cancelled?
|
|
241 posts
|
Post by justafan on Dec 21, 2016 16:24:46 GMT
I never heard from the agency I booked with - first I knew was a credit to the card I paid with which I wasn't expecting!
|
|
|
|
Post by Deleted on Jan 11, 2017 15:36:02 GMT
Maxwell Caufield's out, replaced by Mark Inscoe.
|
|
571 posts
|
Post by westendwendy on Jan 12, 2017 2:41:11 GMT
Oh Mark Inscoe is WONDERFUL! B
|
|
1,237 posts
|
Post by nash16 on Jan 12, 2017 3:34:47 GMT
Maxwell Takes A Holiday.
|
|
3,575 posts
|
Post by showgirl on Jan 12, 2017 4:59:48 GMT
Thought the show sounded interesting until I started to watch a clip online - really ghastly choice and I could only endure a couple of minutes of it, but maybe it isn't a good example?
|
|
364 posts
|
Post by dazzerlump on Jan 12, 2017 10:41:03 GMT
does anyone know what's happened with Maxwell Caulfield then? I only booked on Tuesday and he has still on all the photos and listed in the cast, yet I've just checked and all the rehearsal photos of him have been removed
|
|
364 posts
|
Post by dazzerlump on Jan 16, 2017 18:36:55 GMT
Is anyone attending tonight?
|
|
543 posts
|
Post by freckles on Jan 18, 2017 8:54:13 GMT
Saw this last night, and I'm still trying to decide what I thought.
A very odd piece, quite gothic and overblown, what I can't decide is if that's in a good way or not!!
The cast is fantastic and the scenery and costumes lavish and beautiful - Charing Cross is really upping its game in that respect and it had the feel of a production in a much bigger West End house. Quite Phantomesque at times. I'm not sure it was necessary to move the walls about as much as they did though. The poor cast has to keep doing that, and there was a bit of tripping over the door frames!
At times it was beautiful, and reminded me of Titanic (same writer) although there are less large choral numbers here and more solos, some of which are beautiful and showstopping. As I said at the start, it's all very overwrought and at times almost tips into parody.
I'm fascinated to see what others think. Is this awfully brilliant, or brilliantly awful? Either way, I'm very glad to have seen it and would recommend checking it out.
|
|
133 posts
|
Post by japhun on Jan 18, 2017 12:42:46 GMT
Saw this last night, and I'm still trying to decide what I thought. A very odd piece, quite gothic and overblown, what I can't decide is if that's in a good way or not!! The cast is fantastic and the scenery and costumes lavish and beautiful - Charing Cross is really upping its game in that respect and it had the feel of a production in a much bigger West End house. Quite Phantomesque at times. I'm not sure it was necessary to move the walls about as much as they did though. The poor cast has to keep doing that, and there was a bit of tripping over the door frames! At times it was beautiful, and reminded me of Titanic (same writer) although there are less large choral numbers here and more solos, some of which are beautiful and showstopping. As I said at the start, it's all very overwrought and at times almost tips into parody. I'm fascinated to see what others think. Is this awfully brilliant, or brilliantly awful? Either way, I'm very glad to have seen it and would recommend checking it out. Watching it tonight! |
|
679 posts
|
Post by westendcub on Jan 18, 2017 13:28:50 GMT
Saw this last night, and I'm still trying to decide what I thought. A very odd piece, quite gothic and overblown, what I can't decide is if that's in a good way or not!! The cast is fantastic and the scenery and costumes lavish and beautiful - Charing Cross is really upping its game in that respect and it had the feel of a production in a much bigger West End house. Quite Phantomesque at times. I'm not sure it was necessary to move the walls about as much as they did though. The poor cast has to keep doing that, and there was a bit of tripping over the door frames! At times it was beautiful, and reminded me of Titanic (same writer) although there are less large choral numbers here and more solos, some of which are beautiful and showstopping. As I said at the start, it's all very overwrought and at times almost tips into parody. I'm fascinated to see what others think. Is this awfully brilliant, or brilliantly awful? Either way, I'm very glad to have seen it and would recommend checking it out. Watching it tonight! I too am there tonight!! |
|
|
|
Post by firefingers on Jan 18, 2017 16:45:06 GMT
I'm not sure it was necessary to move the walls about as much as they did though. The poor cast has to keep doing that, and there was a bit of tripping over the door frames! It is directed by Thom Southerland, putting stuff (often a tad pointlessly...) on wheels is his USP. Titanic had the flights of stairs, Allegro had the tower and A frame ladders, Ragtime had the two large platforms that could form a V... He has a very clear set style. |
|
|
|
Post by Deleted on Jan 18, 2017 18:45:41 GMT
Saw this last night, and I'm still trying to decide what I thought. A very odd piece, quite gothic and overblown, what I can't decide is if that's in a good way or not!! The cast is fantastic and the scenery and costumes lavish and beautiful - Charing Cross is really upping its game in that respect and it had the feel of a production in a much bigger West End house. Quite Phantomesque at times. I'm not sure it was necessary to move the walls about as much as they did though. The poor cast has to keep doing that, and there was a bit of tripping over the door frames! At times it was beautiful, and reminded me of Titanic (same writer) although there are less large choral numbers here and more solos, some of which are beautiful and showstopping. As I said at the start, it's all very overwrought and at times almost tips into parody. I'm fascinated to see what others think. Is this awfully brilliant, or brilliantly awful? Either way, I'm very glad to have seen it and would recommend checking it out. The casting moving things about Isn't that lavish |
|
4,984 posts
Member is Online
|
Post by Someone in a tree on Jan 18, 2017 22:07:51 GMT
The production is good but gothic romance really isn't my thing. Also some of the book feels really clunky with lots of songs, repetition and general meandering
Despite the production it's a no from me. Failed to come across as romantic, dramatic and interesting
|
|
133 posts
|
Post by japhun on Jan 18, 2017 22:31:42 GMT
Just got home from seeing this tonight. Glad I saw it, but is definitely not for everyone (as mentioned by the previous comment).
Definitely worth seeing. I enjoyed it. I saw a lot of parallels to Titanic (which I preferred)- great choreography, lovely score, sets were on wheels (which Southerland seems to like in Allegro, Ragtime and Titanic).
All in all, a lovely show. Not the best thing you will ever see, but I left feeling good that I had seen it. Not going to nit-pick this one the way I did Promises, Promises because it is so much better.
Go see it- I think Charing Cross Theatre is really on a roll (but of Titanic, Ragtime and the Disaster! one off, this one is my least favourite- still enjoyed it though! And I think Titanic was one of the best productions on the West End all of last year!)
|
|
679 posts
|
Post by westendcub on Jan 18, 2017 23:16:38 GMT
Well I can now say I've done Thom Sunderlands first season at Charing Cross.
'Death takes a Holiday' score is such a nice discovery just like 'Titanic' was', and I hope I can find it as I would love to hear it again. It being the same writer it has echos of the 'Titanic' score in style but it is its own and fits well with the musical. It's not as instant or as heartbreaking I will admit.
The two leads here are fantastic, Chris just ouzzes with charm and both vocals are insane.
The supporting cast are good, I think they need to embed into the characters more but this is a preview. I was very glad to see the dashing Samuel Thomas get a solo and showcase - in fact whilst it's less ensemble numbers, each character gets a solo. For us us fans of last years 'Titanic' you will instantly spot cast alumni in this, it was great to see them again (I saw 'Titanic' twice!).
The set is once again simple yet effective (quite a gothic theme) and the transitions work well (not a pot plant in sight!).
I very much enjoyed it and I'm glad of this season I have seen 3 pieces who's scores had passed me by.
Enjoyed my evening and I'm now very much ready to go back to 'Titanic' on Saturday afternoon as I'm going to Arts Educational School in Chiswick.
|
|
4,984 posts
Member is Online
|
Post by Someone in a tree on Jan 19, 2017 7:31:19 GMT
Reading other reviews since my post, I should of said that I liked the score (although the book gives you a lot of it). The story blinded any positives for me ...
|
|
543 posts
|
Post by freckles on Jan 19, 2017 8:47:44 GMT
The casting moving things about Isn't that lavish[/quote] What they were moving was lavish thank you, Parsley. |
|
