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Post by partytentdown on Dec 29, 2016 17:00:47 GMT
Missed the drama, can someone do bullet points?
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Post by Deleted on Dec 29, 2016 21:16:46 GMT
I did always think it was wholly optimistic that she would manage 7 shows a week.
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Post by tommy123 on Dec 29, 2016 23:14:59 GMT
Wasn't it a matinee day today as well? Did Marisha do both shows?
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Post by d'James on Dec 29, 2016 23:16:38 GMT
Maybe they also use the TodayTix app lottery system to decide who will go on each night.
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Post by Mark on Dec 29, 2016 23:18:38 GMT
Do they really need a statement? It's peak season for people getting ill. Most people can probably work when they've got a cold etc but you can't exactly sing Effie!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 30, 2016 0:56:39 GMT
You guys... I just saw it.  Unexpectedly, daniel . won the lottery but couldn't go, so he offered me the ticket. And you guys, this isn't just good, it is a whole other level! Marisha was on, her second performance and there are no words, she was outstanding. More than that, phenomenal! Do not miss this woman, her voice is insane. Sure people may get annyoed with the cheering during songs etc, but damn it she earns it! Her And I Am Telling You had all 3 levels on their feet before the last note even ended, and Listen also recieved a standing ovation from some and I Am Changing stopped the show! It was just incredible! I would go as far as to say, possibly the best performsnce from an actress I have ever seen, and that says alot with the likes of Imelda Staunton, Sheridan Smith, Rachel Tucker and Louise Dearman on your top list! The rest of the cast are brillaint all around. Such powerful vocals and talent! The design it stunning too, I loved the costumes( that I Am Changing moment tho!) especially for The Dreams. And those crystal curtains that come down got their own applause it was that beautiful! Do not miss this show, steal a ticket if you have to. It is 5 stars all around!  |
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Post by Paul on Dec 30, 2016 1:18:30 GMT
I wish someone would say something negative about this show to talk me out of booking another trip to London. I need to see this asap.
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Post by Michael on Dec 30, 2016 6:30:11 GMT
I wish someone would say something negative about this show to talk me out of booking another trip to London. I need to see this asap. You seem to have overread my post  |
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Post by ptwest on Dec 30, 2016 7:49:36 GMT
This is good news - I booked all those months ago especially to try and see Amber, but in the lucky lottery of who gets to play Effie tonight, it sounds like Marisha would be a great result! I wonder who we will get?!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 30, 2016 11:03:38 GMT
Who is the 'main' alternate then - Karen or Marisha?
I wonder if Amber will be back for the NYE show for tomorrow's matinee?
When she does return, I'd be surprised if he producers don't cut her shoes from 7 to 6 a week giving both alternates a show a week. They should do it for Amber's sake too to save her voice. I hope she's on for my visit in Feb!!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 30, 2016 11:12:47 GMT
Who is the 'main' alternate then - Karen or Marisha? I wonder if Amber will be back for the NYE show for tomorrow's matinee? When she does return, I'd be surprised if he producers don't cut her shoes from 7 to 6 a week giving both alternates a show a week. They should do it for Amber's sake too to save her voice. I hope she's on for my visit in Feb!! Currently, all casting is as originally announced in the programme, with Marisha getting an A5 slip in the programme for her performances. It doesn't credit her as anything other than "at this performance, the role of Effie White will be played by...". |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 30, 2016 11:15:51 GMT
Although interestingly, on her twitter bio, Karen does credit herself as the Alternate/Standby Effie. So assuming she had permission to put that, she is the one in the building should something go wrong on the night.
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Post by Michael on Dec 30, 2016 11:41:32 GMT
Currently, all casting is as originally announced in the programme, with Marisha getting an A5 slip in the programme for her performances. It doesn't credit her as anything other than "at this performance, the role of Effie White will be played by...". I didn't have a slip in my programme when I saw Karen on Monday. Also, there was no announcement so I didn't know whom I'd see until she went on (I've only found the cast list in the interval). |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 30, 2016 11:47:51 GMT
Currently, all casting is as originally announced in the programme, with Marisha getting an A5 slip in the programme for her performances. It doesn't credit her as anything other than "at this performance, the role of Effie White will be played by...". I didn't have a slip in my programme when I saw Karen on Monday. Also, there was no announcement so I didn't know whom I'd see until she went on (I've only found the cast list in the interval). I'm guessing the slip is just because Marisha isn't in the programme at all, whilst Karen is. But the promoting of Marisha in the role was everywhere yesterday, there were A4 posters promoting it everywhere you looked in the foyers and bars. There was this horrible queen behind me who was saying to his friend something like "I can't believe they didn't call us and tell us Amber wasn't on, we didn't pay to see this, we paid Amber Riley prices, not anyone else!". The best part then being, when Marisha ran on for her first scene, every person around him, myself and some of his friends who clearly thought he was being disrespectful too, cheered and applauded her.  |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 30, 2016 11:56:05 GMT
I know people going tomorrow. I know they probably don't even know who Amber Riley is and they are going for the show but I would've liked them to have seen Amber due to the amazing reviews she's getting - however it's looking highly unlikely she'll be on.
They should enjoy the show no matter what and it'd be nice to hear their views on Marisha.
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Post by Paul on Dec 30, 2016 11:56:12 GMT
I wish someone would say something negative about this show to talk me out of booking another trip to London. I need to see this asap. You seem to have overread my post Haha, I just read your post but even that hasn't put me off wanting to see this. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 30, 2016 12:49:40 GMT
Jocosta has tweeted saying she's on as Lorell until next Wednesday- is Ibinabo ill too then?
I'm really interested by this so is it just Ibinabo and Amber off?? I can't keep up!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 30, 2016 12:54:05 GMT
Jocosta has tweeted saying she's on as Lorell until next Wednesday- is Ibinabo ill too then? I'm really interested by this so is it just Ibinabo and Amber off?? I can't keep up! Yes, only Ibinabo and Amber are listed as off, at least that is what it was last night. |
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Post by dazzerlump on Dec 30, 2016 16:13:59 GMT
I also saw it last night, and although I was upset not to see Amber, Marisha more than made up for it, she was fantastic and thoroughly deserved her standing ovation mid song! Adam J Bernard as Jimmy is the stand out for me, he has to get an Olivier for this!
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Post by showtoones on Dec 30, 2016 17:23:37 GMT
It will be interesting to see if Amber will win the Olivier over Glenn and Sheridan? I tend to think she will, but the more she is out, the less chance it is for the voters to see her.
Is Marisha just in for a bit or is she a new permanent standby?
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Post by Deleted on Dec 30, 2016 18:24:51 GMT
Ooooo
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Post by ptwest on Dec 30, 2016 19:06:58 GMT
Marisha is on again tonight.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 30, 2016 19:07:46 GMT
Marisha is on again tonight. Audiences are so lucky to be able to see her! But I do wonfer if they are working her into being the only alternate? |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 30, 2016 19:11:25 GMT
Marisha is on again tonight. Audiences are so lucky to be able to see her! But I do wonfer if they are working her into being the only alternate? What makes you think that? I doubt they would be able to drop Karen and Ruth (Karen for certain) because she would've signed a contract? I am so shocked Ruth has never been on and that makes me confused. If Amber isn't on tomorrow, then I hope the people I know going get to see Marisha because of the amazing response she got! |
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Post by theatre-turtle on Dec 30, 2016 19:16:50 GMT
Perhaps Karen's tweet is based on Marisha going on instead of her tonight?
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