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Post by Mark on Nov 29, 2016 0:08:31 GMT
Glad the ticket could go to good use!
Second viewing and again just as fantastic. However I don't think that energy from the first preview audience will ever be matched.
Having listened to the Hudson/Holliday recordings this week I realise why I love Ambers portrayal so much - she finds areas of subtlety even in "And I Am Telling You" where the others didn't and you can really feel her pain - she knows she's made a big mistake and will live to regret it. Once again I was just in awe during that number, I really hope she can maintain this amazing standard but it must be exhausting for her.
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Post by lonlad on Nov 29, 2016 1:48:32 GMT
What's the scoop on this (off Facebook)
Dreamgirls had paramedics and a prolonged interval!
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Post by thebearofwestend on Nov 29, 2016 1:49:29 GMT
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Post by thebearofwestend on Nov 29, 2016 1:49:59 GMT
What's the scoop on this (off Facebook) Dreamgirls had paramedics and a prolonged interval! Something medical ? |
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Post by Mark on Nov 29, 2016 8:52:56 GMT
About 5/6 rows back during the interval. Didn't see what happened.
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Post by theatremadness on Nov 29, 2016 10:34:59 GMT
A friend on facebook said a guy went into cardiac arrest at the end of Act 1, but was eventually and thankfully able to walk out with the ambulance/medical staff to a round of applause, so he says!
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Post by wickedgrin on Nov 29, 2016 12:01:40 GMT
At least it wasn't more "technical difficulties" at the Savoy!
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Post by couldileaveyou on Nov 29, 2016 18:28:39 GMT
I almost had one when they told me the price for the programme
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Post by Deleted on Nov 29, 2016 18:48:24 GMT
I almost had one when they told me the price for the programme How much? |
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Post by ali973 on Nov 29, 2016 19:27:59 GMT
It's eight pounds. It's souvenir brochure size, but it's not a souvenir brochure per se. It has the black & white rehearsal pictures and some articles, cast list, etc. I think eventually it will evolve into a souvenir brochure cum program like the ones they sold at Chicago in the Adelphi for years.
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Post by londonmzfitz on Nov 29, 2016 22:50:19 GMT
Programme also has some of the costume designs, which are mostly lovely.
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Post by kirstylovesmusicals on Nov 29, 2016 23:56:55 GMT
I am really glad I didn't sell my ticket for this now and I can't wait to watch it tomorrow. Love the movie but I know the stage show will be a slightly different beast and I am intrigued to see what it's going to be like.
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Post by thebearofwestend on Nov 30, 2016 6:20:49 GMT
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Post by thebearofwestend on Nov 30, 2016 6:21:36 GMT
It would be ironic if they had it on Idol (if it was still running)
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Post by westendwendy on Dec 1, 2016 8:57:28 GMT
Oh my god....... Kinda speechless! 9.5/10 The best show to hit the West End in years. I've never seen a standing ovation mid show before and the energy felt like it was closing night. WOW.... Amber Riley is a superstar. A sensational night with twenty of my fabulous friends. If there's anything you do today people, make sure you book to see this incredible musical. It was one of the greatest musical theatre nights of my life.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Dec 1, 2016 9:13:11 GMT
Wendy liked it then...
What would it have needed to get the full 10?
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Post by westendwendy on Dec 1, 2016 9:40:06 GMT
Wendy liked it then... What would it have needed to get the full 10? I questioned the casting of two actors, orchestrations, the sound was off a few times (missed mics) and dancing not perfect - but that is being reeeally picky. It is a sensational show. |
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Post by freckles on Dec 1, 2016 10:20:29 GMT
Saw this yesterday, and it is wonderful. Wendy is right in that there's a real energy.
Amber Riley is amazing, and I loved Tyrone Huntley as CC and Adam Bernard as Jimmy particularly. As a huge In The Heights Fan, I was excited to see several cast members and thought Joe Aaron Reid was slick but not quite nasty enough as Curtis, Jocasta Almgil really stood out in the ensemble, but that Lily Fraser struggled. The other dreamgirls were good though.
Overall, the cast is superb and the staging and costumes are impressive.So much bling! It's an engaging show and the time flies by, I'm already trying to work out when I can go back.
My only real gripe is the legroom in the stalls at the Savoy, I always feel trapped and get my feet trampled on.
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Post by westendwendy on Dec 1, 2016 13:29:55 GMT
Lily Fraser does struggle as does Lissi La Fontaine who plays Deena. She's talented but is the weakest link when she should be the strongest. Beyoncé looked like a star and acted like one. Its the main flaw in this production (amazing though it is)
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Post by HereForTheatre on Dec 1, 2016 13:32:30 GMT
Lily Fraser doesn't play Deena...unless she was covering?
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Post by ali973 on Dec 1, 2016 16:02:47 GMT
Yea..I don't know if she did go on for Liisi (she is the first understudy) or if they are just confused. In any way, Lily Fraser, despite her small role as Michelle, struggles.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 1, 2016 16:05:59 GMT
I really hope Jennifer Hudson sees the show whilst she is in the uk doing The Voice. The film was a commercial success for her so it's be nice to see her visit the stage show
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Post by Deleted on Dec 1, 2016 16:14:37 GMT
I really hope Jennifer Hudson sees the show whilst she is in the uk doing The Voice. The film was a commercial success for her so it's be nice to see her visit the stage show OMGosh, yes. And Jennifer Holliday too. All on the same night. Then they can storm the stage and have an 'And I Am Telling You' sing-off with Amber. I don't think we're ready for that jelly though to be honest. |
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Post by freckles on Dec 1, 2016 20:44:56 GMT
Lily Fraser does struggle as does Lissi La Fontaine who plays Deena. She's talented but is the weakest link when she should be the strongest. Beyoncé looked like a star and acted like one. Its the main flaw in this production (amazing though it is) But surely Deena is supposed to be noticeably inferior vocally to Effie? I think Lissi LaF plays it just right. She has to sound lesser and more poppy when she's in The Dreams, yet she ramps it up for Listen. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 2, 2016 0:49:44 GMT
Lily Fraser does struggle as does Lissi La Fontaine who plays Deena. She's talented but is the weakest link when she should be the strongest. Beyoncé looked like a star and acted like one. Its the main flaw in this production (amazing though it is) I disagree, Deena isn't supposed to be the strongest, Effie is supposed to have a far superior voice and be a true leading lady, whereas Deena's dumped into that role because she's skinny, pretty and Curtis has the hots for her. Having said that, I do think Lissi struggles in Act 1 though, her vocals don't need to be as weak as they are then. I thought she was brilliant in Listen though, she got that one just right and her Act 2 performance is much better than Act 1. |
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