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Post by poster J 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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