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Post by bellboard27 on Jun 24, 2017 13:55:57 GMT
Met up with my sister and am unable to get back to my original position I once tried to go back to my original position. The person I was with looked disappointed and suggested that I lack imagination. |
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Post by infofreako on Jun 24, 2017 14:41:03 GMT
Sorry that I couldn't get back. Will hang around till Jesus Christ Superstar No worries, good to catch up anyway |
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Post by anthony40 on Jun 24, 2017 15:26:58 GMT
Sorry that I couldn't get back. Will hang around till Jesus Christ Superstar No worries, good to catch up anyway Thank you for understanding |
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Post by Mr Wallacio on Jun 24, 2017 17:35:20 GMT
Always a fun day, but I can sense budget cuts. Sorely missed the mastercard angels after spending the last two years in VIP (It's turned me into a snob, so this was a humbling experience).
Plus a lack of stalls. Where was Picturehouse Cinema for my free breakfast popcorn and parody photo?
Good to see new shows though (still miss Billy, and definitely feel Thriller lasts 10 minutes too long (CLOSE IT ALREADY!).
Off to 42nd St now.
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Post by infofreako on Jun 24, 2017 18:49:53 GMT
Always a fun day, but I can sense budget cuts. Sorely missed the mastercard angels after spending the last two years in VIP (It's turned me into a snob, so this was a humbling experience). Plus a lack of stalls. Where was Picturehouse Cinema for my free breakfast popcorn and parody photo? Good to see new shows though (still miss Billy, and definitely feel Thriller lasts 10 minutes too long (CLOSE IT ALREADY!). Off to 42nd St now. I thought about budget cuts often through the day. It felt a very different experience. Even the full size free brochures were in short supply |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 24, 2017 19:10:18 GMT
Went today for the first time in about 5 years. Ridiculous queue all the way round the National Gallery meant we missed Wicked but the queue moved quickly and we could still here it. Apart from Les Mis and Phantom all the slots seemed rather short - they were running 15 mins ahead at one point because so many shows only performed one song or two short ones.
Some good performances (Dreamgirls, 42nd Street and Half a Sixpence were the standouts) but the inbetween bits done by the presenters were truly dreadful!
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Post by anthony40 on Jun 24, 2017 19:46:08 GMT
They were killing time. Once or twice they presented the next upcoming act, only to be told by stage management that they weren't ready so had to then waffle on. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 24, 2017 19:50:21 GMT
They were killing time. Once or twice they presented the next upcoming act, only to be told by stage management that they weren't ready so had to then waffle on. Oh I know that, it was clear they were trying to fill time, they were just appalling presenters so that made it even worse! |
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Post by firefingers on Jun 25, 2017 15:56:36 GMT
So what were everyones' winners and losers then? What shows cane that made you think "I really have to see that", and what made you think "Christ, glad I've dodged that bullet!"?
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Post by infofreako on Jun 25, 2017 16:24:21 GMT
So what were everyones' winners and losers then? What shows cane that made you think "I really have to see that", and what made you think "Christ, glad I've dodged that bullet!"? Wasn't at all impressed with Wind in the Willows, still very unsure on Kinky Boots. Blown away by Dreamgirls |
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Post by anthony40 on Jun 25, 2017 16:33:36 GMT
Tens to agree about Dreamgirls. Despite having already seen it and the fact that the girl singing wasn't Amber, whoever she was gave it her all.
The Toxic Avenger is defiantly on my list of shows NOT to see.
Les Mis, Phantom and Wicked are still proving to be crowd favourites and as every popular.
Everybody's Talking About Jamie had me intrigued.
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Post by stevej678 on Jun 25, 2017 17:33:02 GMT
I saw the first two and a quarter hours and the final 45 minutes yesterday, watching the matinee of Dreamgirls in between, before going to see Working in the evening.
I enjoyed Wind in the Willows, Half A Sixpence, Bat Out of Hell and Our House the most. There was only Stomp that left me completely cold, along with the terrible presenters (who have something of a thankless task I guess).
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Post by mrbarnaby on Jun 25, 2017 18:27:21 GMT
They should rename it Wend End Understudies Live.. none of the bigger name stars can be bothered to turn up. You wouldn't get that on Broadway.
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Post by infofreako on Jun 25, 2017 18:59:12 GMT
Thats a touch harsh. Im sure that was Charlie Stemp up there with Half a Sixpence.
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Post by stevej678 on Jun 25, 2017 19:09:52 GMT
Thats a touch harsh. Im sure that was Charlie Stemp up there with Half a Sixpence. I agree. Clare Halse and Tom Lister were both there for 42nd Street, likewise Andrew Polec and Christina Bennington for Bat Out Of Hell. The shows with the leads performing easily outnumbered those which featured the understudies. It's just a shame that one-song performances seem to be increasingly becoming the norm. At least Our House and Bat Out Of Hell gave us medleys of three songs to finish. Just a shame about the triple dose of banging and clattering in between from Stomp! |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 25, 2017 23:00:43 GMT
Half a Sixpence was the standout for me, made me determined to see the show before it closes! Also thought 42nd Street was great.
I didn't think On The Town came across as well as it does at Regent's Park (though it closes in a week anyway so doesn't need the sales). Same goes for An American in Paris.
Les Mis was almost great, it's just a shame their current Fantine was smiling too much in I Dreamed a Dream and the Eponine was awful!
Did anyone go today?
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Post by anita on Jun 26, 2017 9:59:17 GMT
I went both days . I can't believe I managed to stay for the entire thing this year. Loved it nearly all. I really wish I'd caught "La Cage aux Folles" at Dartford last month.
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Post by candela on Jun 26, 2017 12:35:46 GMT
Thats a touch harsh. Im sure that was Charlie Stemp up there with Half a Sixpence. I agree. Clare Halse and Tom Lister were both there for 42nd Street, likewise Andrew Polec and Christina Bennington for Bat Out Of Hell. The shows with the leads performing easily outnumbered those which featured the understudies. It's just a shame that one-song performances seem to be increasingly becoming the norm. At least Our House and Bat Out Of Hell gave us medleys of three songs to finish. Just a shame about the triple dose of banging and clattering in between from Stomp! Also Wind in the Willows played it cleaver. They Had Simon Lipkin and Craig Mathier in the Sunday slot. Les Mis was all the cast. Phantom Of the Opera Was Ben and Celinde, Lion king was the leads & Wicked had there current leads (so bit hash to say was u/s central) Kinky boots did it deliberate and used Simon, who will be Lola full time in a few week- brilliant way to promote |
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Post by candela on Jun 26, 2017 22:27:02 GMT
I agree. Clare Halse and Tom Lister were both there for 42nd Street, likewise Andrew Polec and Christina Bennington for Bat Out Of Hell. The shows with the leads performing easily outnumbered those which featured the understudies. It's just a shame that one-song performances seem to be increasingly becoming the norm. At least Our House and Bat Out Of Hell gave us medleys of three songs to finish. Just a shame about the triple dose of banging and clattering in between from Stomp! Also Wind in the Willows played it cleaver. They Had Simon Lipkin and Craig Mathier in the Sunday slot. Les Mis was all the cast also Mama Mia. Phantom Of the Opera Was Ben and Celinde, Lion king was the leads & Wicked had there current leads. American in Paris also had there principal leads Ashley recently took over Jerry full time. Beautiful was all there cast promoting. (so bit hash to say was u/s central) Kinky boots did it deliberate and used Simon, who will be Lola full time in a few week- brilliant way to promote |
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Post by anita on Jun 27, 2017 10:20:12 GMT
Loved the signer Jack Flavell who was really enjoying himself dancing around while signing.
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