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Post by ali973 on Oct 12, 2016 7:14:27 GMT
I think Effie has enough to sing during the show, so in terms of giving the star material, that's covered.
I think it will all depend on Nicholaw's approach and how he treats the book.
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Post by partytentdown on Oct 12, 2016 9:33:09 GMT
Wasn't Listen written for the film anyway?
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Post by Deleted on Oct 12, 2016 16:41:48 GMT
Wasn't Listen written for the film anyway? Yep. Not for Deena though, but for Beyoncé. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 12, 2016 16:56:59 GMT
Wasn't Listen written for the film anyway? Yep. Not for Deena though, but for Beyoncé. And she did sing it just wonderfully!!! Glad they are keeping it for the show but i hope it stays as a solo as I like it how Deena sings It to/about Curtis |
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Post by ali973 on Oct 12, 2016 17:12:51 GMT
I'm with george22 on this. Beyonce's rendition is fabulous and I would rather it stays a solo.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 12, 2016 21:08:23 GMT
'Listen' as a solo gives Deena's story a much better arc. I haven't heard it as a duet though I hope it still tells the same story.
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Post by Mark on Oct 12, 2016 21:50:17 GMT
The duet is on YouTube from the US tour. I think it works really well, and has fantastic lyrics.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 12, 2016 23:31:52 GMT
So they advertise it includes the song Listen, but it's not the song people know and expect, it's the same title, same tune, completely different lyrics...
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Post by aimee16 on Oct 12, 2016 23:38:23 GMT
Wasn't Listen written for the film anyway? Yep. Not for Deena though, but for Beyoncé. This ^ Its always been a duet when added into the musical. |
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Post by aimee16 on Oct 12, 2016 23:39:58 GMT
So they advertise it includes the song Listen, but it's not the song people know and expect, it's the same title, same tune, completely different lyrics... Yes - when I first heard the duet version I was sold and fell in love with the lyrics! Its definitely very story telling for both Deena and Effie's journeys |
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Post by Dave25 on Oct 13, 2016 11:06:01 GMT
I love the duet version and the lyrics overall, but the film version is a statement from Deena, breaking loose from her man, finally she stands up for herself and the message "listen" is very powerful, and repeating that word stands for "Listen to me now, this is how it's gonna be, now it's my turn to speak and I want you to listen". I think the song is essential for Deena's character development.( I believe this whole arc was covered in the original musical version in 1 sentence, something like "there comes a time, when a woman has to grow, etc). "Listen" is much more powerful.
The duet version is kind of cute, and I love the fact that there is this moment between Deena and Effie, but repeating the word "listen" does not make any sense in this case. It's more like "listen to my advice baby girl, listen to moma, and vice versa" More like in a general speaking way, speaking about how they feel and what they've been through, but clearly they are already listening to eachother. So the song should have a different title if done in this case. There's no need to say 'listen' 10 times in the middle of your girl bonding time as it doesn't make sense.
On the other hand. If done by Deena alone, singing it to her man as a statement, on stage, one could argue that it is just another version of "And I am telling you", making a statement to your man that you want things to go your way. And I am telling you this and i want you to listen.
Edit: The best thing would be to combine both things. Maybe at 3/4 of the duet, after "you should do it today", seeing Deena go to her man and singing the verse to him, to see her actually do it, like in the film, and then going back to effie joining in for the last line, looking from the side, or him witnessing both girls singing, or something like that. Or maybe some kind of reprise of the song. Or maybe an instrumental part near the end of the song where we see a scene of Deena and her man fighting which indicates that she said it to him. And then end up the song with Effie again.
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Post by freckles on Oct 13, 2016 11:59:05 GMT
The press conference today confirmed that Listen will be included, as well as a new song at the start of Act 2.
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Post by ali973 on Oct 13, 2016 12:41:33 GMT
^ right, I read a while ago that Krieiger is writing a new opening for Act II, which is needed because the Broadway version is a slightly lazy megamix of songs in Act I.
Kind of interesting that he'll have Side Show and Dreamgirls-both for the first time in the UK-playing simultaneously. Wouldn't be surprised if he visits both.
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Post by partytentdown on Oct 13, 2016 14:19:47 GMT
Sorry if I missed this, but a Front Row lottery via TodayTix has been announced
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Post by spendleb on Oct 13, 2016 15:27:04 GMT
So, from my days in London (according to ATG Tickets) I have these options: Dec. 03 - Stalls: S7 and S23 for £50 Dec. 05 - Stalls: J23, L23 and N10 and N23 for £80 Dec. 06 - Stalls: J3 for £60, L8 for £80 and three seats at rows U/V/W that are behind pillars Dec. 06 - Dress Circle: C24 for £60 Dec. 07 - Stalls: L23 for £80, F22, H9, J3, 023, Q5 & 6, R7 & 8 for £60 and S18 and S19 for £50 Dec. 07 - Dress Circle: A22, B22 and C9/10 for £80, A28, C27/28/29/30 and E9 for £60 Are those the prices to pay for these kind of seats? Out of these, which one is the best option? Is there any other site I can find tickets? And I was thinking in trying to see the Harry Potter play in Dec. 07, I didn't want to miss the play, so If I can see Dreamgirls in other date it would be better. Sorry to bother about seats, btw, but I'm really in doubt. I've still got a seat for sale on the 3rd Dec, it's row B in the stalls  PM me if you are interested |
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Post by partytentdown on Oct 13, 2016 15:35:08 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Oct 13, 2016 17:13:25 GMT
Now extended through May 6, 2017. Tickets go on sale for the extension tomorrow (Friday 14) at 10am. |
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Post by ali973 on Oct 13, 2016 18:00:57 GMT
I loved how she recruited Casey NIchlaw! Would there be a video of the press conference anywhere?
And I wonder who starred in the Leicester one-night only concert.
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Post by madsonmelo on Oct 17, 2016 2:19:43 GMT
So, from my days in London (according to ATG Tickets) I have these options: Dec. 03 - Stalls: S7 and S23 for £50 Dec. 05 - Stalls: J23, L23 and N10 and N23 for £80 Dec. 06 - Stalls: J3 for £60, L8 for £80 and three seats at rows U/V/W that are behind pillars Dec. 06 - Dress Circle: C24 for £60 Dec. 07 - Stalls: L23 for £80, F22, H9, J3, 023, Q5 & 6, R7 & 8 for £60 and S18 and S19 for £50 Dec. 07 - Dress Circle: A22, B22 and C9/10 for £80, A28, C27/28/29/30 and E9 for £60 Are those the prices to pay for these kind of seats? Out of these, which one is the best option? Is there any other site I can find tickets? And I was thinking in trying to see the Harry Potter play in Dec. 07, I didn't want to miss the play, so If I can see Dreamgirls in other date it would be better. Sorry to bother about seats, btw, but I'm really in doubt. I've still got a seat for sale on the 3rd Dec, it's row B in the stalls PM me if you are interested PM you now, hope you still have it. |
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Post by ali973 on Oct 19, 2016 16:49:02 GMT
Is that the first row? So would this be a lottery day seat or ..? I don't get it (and haven't ever todaytix'ed it)
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Post by viserys on Oct 19, 2016 16:53:45 GMT
Yea, sounds like another stupid lottery instead of proper dayseats. Glad then I forked out for a full price stalls seat when I did.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 19, 2016 17:03:13 GMT
The set for this looks huge!
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Post by ali973 on Oct 19, 2016 17:08:52 GMT
Hard to tell. All I see from the Savoy FB page is beams and what looks like tracks. Haven't seen any pieces that could give us an indication of what it will actually look like.
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Post by Mr Wallacio on Oct 19, 2016 17:24:59 GMT
How awkward being a lottery. Advantage being I don't have to sit outside ridiculously early in winter, but the drawback being that I like to have my slots filled (ooooh matron) for a day so I am not sat anxiously waiting, especially when I don't live close enough to London to get there if I win.
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Post by mrbarnaby on Oct 19, 2016 20:13:02 GMT
The set for this looks huge! Where are you seeing this? I've heard it's pretty much the same as the original production.. a series of revolving lighting towers |
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