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Post by Deleted on Jan 11, 2019 15:33:28 GMT
Are we entering final performances for the Effies tonight? Are they doing a performance each leading to the final performance? I think it's Karen's last night, Moya's tomorrow matinee and Marisha's final on closing night or have one of the girls already left?
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Post by wickedgrin on Jan 11, 2019 15:53:37 GMT
Extra matinee this afternoon (Friday) with Nicole then Karen this evening, Moya tomorrow matinee and finally Marisha Sat eve. So they all get a final performance.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 11, 2019 15:54:41 GMT
Extra matinee this afternoon (Friday) with Nicole then Karen this evening, Moya tomorrow matinee and finally Marisha Sat eve. So they all get a final performance. Awww that's so nice to see! Nice to see Nicole gets a final show too!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 12, 2019 22:28:07 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Jan 12, 2019 23:09:14 GMT
Those wondering, the show ended tonight with the three lead Effies taking to the stage after curtain call in their Finale outfits and singing the Dreamgirls Reprise. Lovely way to end.
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Post by latefortheoverture on Jan 12, 2019 23:09:23 GMT
Saw this tonight whilst driving past the Savoy. Thinking of the great memories that show held for me- I was lucky enough to see it 5 times, with various friends and family, moments I'll treasure! God, I sound so sappy. Sad to see it go, but happy to see what life it will have next and what's in store for the savoy after 9 to 5!
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Post by latefortheoverture on Jan 12, 2019 23:10:13 GMT
Those wondering, the show ended tonight with the three lead Effies taking to the stage after curtain call in their Finale outfits and singing the Dreamgirls Reprise. Lovely way to end. Ah man- the song I balled my eyes out to the 1st time I saw it. Here's hoping someone has a sneaky video of it...
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Post by Deleted on Jan 12, 2019 23:12:40 GMT
Those wondering, the show ended tonight with the three lead Effies taking to the stage after curtain call in their Finale outfits and singing the Dreamgirls Reprise. Lovely way to end. Ah man- the song I balled my eyes out to the 1st time I saw it. Here's hoping someone has a sneaky video of it... #dreamgirls on Instagram. I said nothing.
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Post by latefortheoverture on Jan 12, 2019 23:18:53 GMT
Ah man- the song I balled my eyes out to the 1st time I saw it. Here's hoping someone has a sneaky video of it... #dreamgirls on Instagram. I said nothing. fml that was good
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Post by mrbarnaby on Jan 13, 2019 1:13:36 GMT
They are very keen aren’t they?! I can’t imagine the 9 to 5 set will take longer than 13 minutes to put up.. a few desks and a screen on wheels.
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Post by Phantom of London on Jan 13, 2019 1:29:31 GMT
I wonder why they clear out straight after the final curtain? Can’t they wait to the morning? Or is this just a Sonia Friedman thing, remember they clearing out after La Cage Aux Folles, straight after final curtain.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 13, 2019 11:09:53 GMT
I wonder why they clear out straight after the final curtain? Can’t they wait to the morning? Or is this just a Sonia Friedman thing, remember they clearing out after La Cage Aux Folles, straight after final curtain. It's fairly standard practice across the industry. All that kit is on hire, it's got value. Get it out and returned Sunday and they won't incurr another weeks hire. Monday morning 9 to 5 starts it's fit up so the entire venue needs to clear of all things Dreamgirls; set back to blank canvas.
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Post by raiseitup on Jan 13, 2019 14:21:02 GMT
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Post by partytentdown on Jan 13, 2019 14:24:20 GMT
That Dolly Parton line is really misleading...
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Post by raiseitup on Jan 13, 2019 14:27:22 GMT
Last night was truly special and a great send-off! Incredible atmosphere at the Savoy and the cast reveled in it.
Marisha unsurprisingly bought the house down with AIATY, struggling to hold it together through all of the applause by the end. Standing Os for that, I Am Changing and Listen and then an instant ovation as soon as the finale was over. Brennyn was giving Marisha a run for her money with some of her vocals, and Asmeret and Tosh were on fire!
Sonia Friedman came out at the end, sobbing saying it wasn't the end of Dreamgirls, hinting at the tour which we already knew about and then she invited Henry Krieger on to the stage, which was lovely. Night ended with a Dreamgirls reprise from the trio of Effies, Lorrel and Deena.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 13, 2019 17:21:39 GMT
Jeez, the Savoy don't play. 😂
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Post by Deleted on Jan 15, 2019 19:16:32 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Jan 16, 2019 22:14:21 GMT
I'm glad I hadn't paid to see that... if that's what AIATY has become, I'm glad I haven't been for a while.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 16, 2019 22:19:41 GMT
A minute long standing ovation where the singer stops completely whilst it goes on in a musical seems... a choice? I'm surprised Marisha got away with that in truth, because that shouldn't happen right?
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Post by Deleted on Jan 16, 2019 22:44:29 GMT
She didn't put her head down to breath, she just stopped singing! If feels very staged
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Post by Deleted on Jan 16, 2019 22:46:29 GMT
Also, anyone gonna tell her the Savoy has nowhere near 1900 seats, it's just about 1,150.
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Post by LaLuPone on Jan 16, 2019 22:52:06 GMT
Also, anyone gonna tell her the Savoy has nowhere near 1900 seats, it's just about 1,150. That’s what stuck out to me! Girl’s been working there over 2 years and has no idea of the capacity, how even? Or she’s just bullsh*tting
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Post by stagey on Jan 17, 2019 7:36:12 GMT
I was there that night - it was a very emotional but amazing night. Marisha didn’t just stop to breath, she completely broke down when she put her head on the table as she was so overcome with emotion. Entire theatre were on their feet cheering. You can’t blame her...this is one of the biggest songs and parts to play and this was her final time?! Sonia Friedman was in the box and also cheering her so loudly. There were also standing ovations after Listen, Brennyn also broke down after that and her and Marisha were hugging for ages - she seemed very emotional with the standing ovation. Then, of course, a standing ovation as soon as the finale end which lasted all throughout the bows, speeches and final Dreamgirls reprise. Entire cast were emotional, the finale scene was so so so emotional for me.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 17, 2019 19:14:00 GMT
Also, anyone gonna tell her the Savoy has nowhere near 1900 seats, it's just about 1,150. That’s what stuck out to me! Girl’s been working there over 2 years and has no idea of the capacity, how even? Or she’s just bullsh*tting I just watched the curtain call speech and it made me laugh that Sonia is literally stood next to Marisha and Sonia said in her speech "1119 people (plus standing room)" were in the room. So how Marisha for to 1900 I have no idea. 😂😂
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Post by Deleted on Jan 23, 2019 16:56:49 GMT
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Post by raider80 on Jan 23, 2019 17:12:14 GMT
The two houses they want on Broadway are currently occupied. The Neil Simon has Cher and the Hudson had Burn This both without closing dates so I bet Dreamgirls will probably come in the spring of 2020.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 29, 2019 4:05:12 GMT
Can I ask the most stupid silly question ever? Has anyone got date information for the broadway run?
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Post by wickedgrin on Jan 29, 2019 9:49:49 GMT
Can I ask the most stupid silly question ever? Has anyone got date information for the broadway run? ttps://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Is-DREAMGIRLS-Heading-to-Broadway-in-2019-20190123 According to this article from 23rd Jan on Broadway world auditions are being held soon with a view to opening 2019/20 Nothing confirmed though.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 5, 2019 19:35:10 GMT
Amber's pushing for Dreamgirls to be the next Live TV Musical.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 5, 2019 20:08:00 GMT
Oh Amber, and you would only need to perform it once!
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