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Post by panda on Dec 12, 2016 17:34:20 GMT
I've said all along, Amber is completely untested as a MT theatre actress (performing live on the Glee tour is not the same) and expecting her to perform at that level in her first show is insane. The producers should not set people's expectations like that, its ridiculous especially as they've just had a similar situation with Funny Girl. BurlyBeaR, didn't she do a run on Broadway in Cotton Club? If so, I wonder how her attendance was there? |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 13, 2016 22:12:38 GMT
I saw this tonight the first time since the initial previews.
And shall attend tomorrow also
It is no doubt a good solid crowd pleaser
With a powerful theme (as opposed to a plot as such)
But sitting there listening to song after somg
It makes me wonder how much the general public actually know about singing
Some of the amplification and singing border on screaming so distorted are the lyrics
The leads are good enough
But they aren't Beyoncé or Jennifer Hudson for sure
I have heard both of these sing live from Dreamgirls
There are elements of the stage show that just cannot match that
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Post by Sue on Dec 13, 2016 23:05:52 GMT
Now then...is that REALLY you, parsley or are you in fact mrbarnaby?!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 13, 2016 23:16:16 GMT
I will add
The lighting and spangly staging are exceptional
The costumes and choreography and beyond that the fluidity between transitions of scenes is truly top notch
For me it's actually the singing that is not completely up to scratch
I suppose it depends on what quality and standard of vocals one is used to
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Post by groupbooker on Dec 13, 2016 23:20:02 GMT
Is there any info on how long Amber may stay with the show as yet?? After our cancelled show on the 7th would like to book again. But after the journey from Cornwall and Germany we would like to think we could try to see her this time.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 13, 2016 23:38:57 GMT
Is there any info on how long Amber may stay with the show as yet?? After our cancelled show on the 7th would like to book again. But after the journey from Cornwall and Germany we would like to think we could try to see her this time. Just watch the DVD of the film |
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Post by Mr Wallacio on Dec 14, 2016 8:23:39 GMT
Is there any info on how long Amber may stay with the show as yet?? After our cancelled show on the 7th would like to book again. But after the journey from Cornwall and Germany we would like to think we could try to see her this time. Just watch the DVD of the film Well that was completely unhelpful advice. I'd imagine she'll stay at least 6 months. I'd hope a year if this isn't a limited run show, but then she's an American star so may not want to get tied to a project longer than 6 months. |
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Post by wickedgrin on Dec 14, 2016 10:54:29 GMT
I understood her contract was for a year.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 14, 2016 12:55:02 GMT
I understood her contract was for a year. Yah I remember one day she said on twitter that she's contracted for a year. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 14, 2016 12:56:59 GMT
And also I agree that Beyoncé and Jennifer Hudson were the best casting ever for the film and I don't think anybody can match their singing voices for the show...but did you really expect Beyoncé and Jen Hudson to star in the show?
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Post by groupbooker on Dec 14, 2016 13:50:26 GMT
Thanks for your help with that. I will keep my fingers crossed when booking!
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Post by talkstageytome on Dec 14, 2016 14:04:41 GMT
Gasp, I saw the show last night too! Parsley, if only I'd known... So, I loved this. The book isn't the strongest by far, and my friend and I both noted that Steppin' To The Bad Side was staged a bit strangely, it just didn't seem right to us but I can't explain why. Performances were excellent all round though. Contrary to what some on here have said, I thought that Liisi was wonderful, and Lily Fraser was fine too. Michelle isn't exactly the biggest role though. Ensemble were excellent, Ibinabo Jack has fantastic comedic timing and a wonderful voice. I could go on and on. Oh my goodness though, I have to echo what others have said about Adam J Bernard and Amber Riley. Absolute stars! Amber especially left me speechless, I couldn't believe how effortless her voice seemed. They both give unmissable performances! Oh, and the set, costumes and lighting REALLY stood out to me in this production. So glitzy! I loved that!  Overall a great show, I'll definitely be recommending to others!  |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 14, 2016 17:39:16 GMT
Little teaser trailer has been released! Hoping to expect a full trailer soon!!
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Post by theatremadness on Dec 14, 2016 23:05:38 GMT
5* from The Stage & BroadwayWorld
4* from What's On Stage, Daily Mail Telegraph, Metro & Guardian
2* from The Times
Dominic Cavendish in the Telegraph comments along the lines that Andrew Lloyd Webber should be pointed in the direction of the West End if he thinks theatre is "hideously white", as we have an astounding 3 musicals playing that are "dominated by top-of-the-range black talent": Thriller Live!, Motown and now Dreamgirls. So there's Mr Cavendish pretty much missing the point entirely.
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Post by lolli on Dec 15, 2016 0:18:43 GMT
Think this will go to broadway?
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Post by couldileaveyou on Dec 15, 2016 8:43:13 GMT
Just old white men being bitter
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Post by thebearofwestend on Dec 15, 2016 9:55:55 GMT
Cant we just give Amber the Olivier now
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Post by Deleted on Dec 15, 2016 10:34:16 GMT
Cant we just give Amber the Olivier now Are we saying Glenn and Sheridan are firmly out of the running for the actual win now? |
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Post by bellboard27 on Dec 15, 2016 12:26:24 GMT
BBC News: www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-38327225"The producer of Dreamgirls has said its belated London transfer might not have happened had shows like The Lion King not helped foster black acting talent. The musical, which opened on Broadway in 1981 and was filmed in 2006, has taken 35 years to reach the West End. Sonia Friedman partly attributes the delay to actors not being available to populate its predominantly black cast. "Thankfully, shows like The Lion King have meant many more people of colour are now working in theatre," she said." |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 15, 2016 15:14:46 GMT
Cant we just give Amber the Olivier now Are we saying Glenn and Sheridan are firmly out of the running for the actual win now? Amber will ride the tidal wave of Dreamgirls love, I'd expect from this year's Oliviers. |
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Post by samsam1985 on Dec 15, 2016 20:30:33 GMT
is Amber on tonight? She worked on her day off yesterday.
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Post by mrbarnaby on Dec 15, 2016 21:46:18 GMT
She will sweep everyone else away and win that Olivier..
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Post by tommy123 on Dec 16, 2016 13:47:13 GMT
is Amber on tonight? She worked on her day off yesterday. I have a feeling she might be scheduled for all shows this week. She is supposed to perform 7 shows a week and this week there are only 7 shows! |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 16, 2016 13:48:46 GMT
Dreamgirls has now extended through October 2017, I'm assuming Amber's departure? |
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Post by babyclyde on Dec 16, 2016 15:22:02 GMT
Where did you get that from? I was assuming it would be extended but spoke to box office earlier today and they said that it's only booking until May and then touring after that, starting in Liverpool. This doesn't sound very likely but that's the info they are giving out???
Anyone have an explanation?
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Overall a great show, I'll definitely be recommending to others! 
