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Post by Deleted on Feb 1, 2017 19:10:19 GMT
https://www.instagram.com/p/BP-q361hPtY She ain't going! Now in the programme which wouldn't happen if she was only here temporarily. Funny how she's placed before Karen too which means she is 95% chance to be 1st alternate... |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 1, 2017 19:13:35 GMT
https://www.instagram.com/p/BP-q361hPtY She ain't going! Now in the programme which wouldn't happen if she was only here temporarily. Funny how she's placed before Karen too which means she is 95% chance to be 1st alternate... Ahhhh I am so glad, of all the moments she could of got put into the programme it is at the same time as someone saying she was leaving! 
And looks like the 1st alternate too, otherwise it would be alphabetical surely! Yes! 
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Post by Deleted on Feb 1, 2017 19:15:55 GMT
I am personally thrilled for her  |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 1, 2017 19:17:08 GMT
I am personally thrilled for her Join the club! She is phenomenal, a real talent and is one of the best performances I have ever seen! Would of been awful to see her leave! |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 1, 2017 20:11:26 GMT
Does Amber have any holiday scheduled? Would be interested to see Marisha but can't do Monday nights!
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Post by cheesy116 on Feb 1, 2017 20:26:16 GMT
I hate to be a pain but can someone post a picture of the understudy list from the programme please ? |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 1, 2017 20:32:01 GMT
I hate to be a pain but can someone post a picture of the understudy list from the programme please ? In the meantime, I can tell you th understudies for the dreams: Effie - alternates + Candace Furbert Deena - Lily Fraser, Kimmy Edwards Lorell - Jocasta Algmill, Candace Furbert Michelle - Carly M Dyer, Sian Jones |
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Post by wickedgrin on Feb 1, 2017 23:29:52 GMT
So, I saw the show on Wednesday matinee this week and caught the full cast as listed in the programme above.
I enjoyed it. I thought that it was fabulously staged, lit, costumed, choreographed and all the cast were on fire. Sweat was literally flying off the dancers - very tight execution of the choreography. Of the principles I especially liked Tyrone Huntley as CC and Adam J Bernard as Jimmy Early and Joe Aaron Reid as Curtis.
Amber Riley nearly blew the roof off the theatre! How she does that even 7 shows a week I will never know. Phenomenal!!!Plus for good measure a great stage presence with excellent comic timing.
However, and this is where I am going to be a little controversial..... I felt the show lacked light and shade and one full on number followed another - it was a bit relentless.
My other observation was that the show took belt singing to a whole new level. Not in a good way. There was an awful lot of yelling and screaming and of course the (dare I say) "X Factor type" audience that whoop and holler at every high note only encourages the performers to belt and scream louder and longer. It's hugely popular now I know, but less is more. Some numbers were just belted throughout! I am no expert in vocal technique but I would have thought that such belting could damage the voice...perhaps someone on here more qualified than I could comment?
So 4 stars for me and I wanted to give it 5.
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Post by Phantom of London on Feb 2, 2017 2:11:48 GMT
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Feb 2, 2017 13:38:12 GMT
I wanna see it again  |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 2, 2017 13:57:00 GMT
Based on some tweets from audience members laet night, Marisha was on fire and got three huge standing ovations throughout! Seems like the excitable audiences will be around a while for this one. |
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Post by JJShaw on Feb 2, 2017 13:57:58 GMT
so i saw on their website that they are doing daystars from the box office, just wondering if anyone has done that and had any luck? or if they know if its a large line for them? thanks!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 2, 2017 14:00:37 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Feb 2, 2017 14:03:23 GMT
so i saw on their website that they are doing daystars from the box office, just wondering if anyone has done that and had any luck? or if they know if its a large line for them? thanks! Its a bit difficult to judge at the minute, as they have literally done them a couple of days so it is very new. But I imagine, once word gets out, it will be a 7/8am line up to see it! Also be aware it is only Monday to Friday, so no Saturday performances will have dayseats. |
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Post by JJShaw on Feb 2, 2017 14:21:24 GMT
so i saw on their website that they are doing daystars from the box office, just wondering if anyone has done that and had any luck? or if they know if its a large line for them? thanks! Its a bit difficult to judge at the minute, as they have literally done them a couple of days so it is very new. But I imagine, once word gets out, it will be a 7/8am line up to see it! Also be aware it is only Monday to Friday, so no Saturday performances will have dayseats. ah thank you, i did wonder why it wasn't more common knowledge! going to try sometime next week and hopefully won't have to get up at the crack of dawn for it do you know how long they've been doing it? |
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Post by deenajones on Feb 2, 2017 23:47:04 GMT
This is hysterical! From MadTV
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Post by lifewithjoe on Feb 4, 2017 2:34:43 GMT
Well sorry to burst Joe's bubble who said it earlier, but Marisha just replied to my tweet, she isn't going anywhere just yet. Don't worry. My bubble is still floating high like Glinda's! Take care. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 4, 2017 19:13:12 GMT
Not sure if I'm allowed to post this or not? However, seems like they are now putting in a cast board as you enter the theatre. Great! Always like seeing who's on and it's true what Joe Aaron Reid said - London should get a playbill where we see who is performing that day then you buy a programme if you want to.
Also seems Candace Furbert is getting the chance as Lorell even tho Jocasta (1st cover) is in the ensemble- love it when producers do this and allow the 2nd cover on sometimes! Unlikely she'll get on as Effie so glad she is performing in a principal role
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Post by HereForTheatre on Feb 4, 2017 22:01:36 GMT
There has always been a cast list as you entered. Or at least there was when i went. On the screen as you go down the stairs. You can't miss it.
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Post by d'James on Feb 4, 2017 22:35:33 GMT
Not sure if I'm allowed to post this or not? However, seems like they are now putting in a cast board as you enter the theatre. Great! Always like seeing who's on and it's true what Joe Aaron Reid said - London should get a playbill where we see who is performing that day then you buy a programme if you want to. Also seems Candace Furbert is getting the chance as Lorell even tho Jocasta (1st cover) is in the ensemble- love it when producers do this and allow the 2nd cover on sometimes! Unlikely she'll get on as Effie so glad she is performing in a principal role Are the Playbills in New York printed individually for every show then? I've only got one or two and they aren't anywhere near where I can check. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 4, 2017 22:36:35 GMT
There has always been a cast list as you entered. Or at least there was when i went. On the screen as you go down the stairs. You can't miss it. Yeah I meant there's now a cast list in the foyer as you enter. It seems to be one of those placard ones where you see who is on in every role, understudy or not, which I like. Thought that was new? |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 4, 2017 22:38:51 GMT
Not sure if I'm allowed to post this or not? However, seems like they are now putting in a cast board as you enter the theatre. Great! Always like seeing who's on and it's true what Joe Aaron Reid said - London should get a playbill where we see who is performing that day then you buy a programme if you want to. Also seems Candace Furbert is getting the chance as Lorell even tho Jocasta (1st cover) is in the ensemble- love it when producers do this and allow the 2nd cover on sometimes! Unlikely she'll get on as Effie so glad she is performing in a principal role Are the Playbills in New York printed individually for every show then? I've only got one or two and they aren't anywhere near where I can check. Not a clue. Was going of these tweets |
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Post by Michael on Feb 4, 2017 22:42:00 GMT
There has always been a cast list as you entered. Or at least there was when i went. On the screen as you go down the stairs. You can't miss it. I almost missed it because it was only shown momentarily between mostly trailers for other ATG shows. It was like 5% of the time cast list and 95% trailers. |
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Post by d'James on Feb 4, 2017 22:42:38 GMT
Are the Playbills in New York printed individually for every show then? I've only got one or two and they aren't anywhere near where I can check. Not a clue. Was going of these tweets Interesting. I don't know, I read someone say how tickets were cheaper in London, so I wouldn't want prices to go up if they introduced Playbills. They're a good idea but some people still wouldn't care and wouldn't read them. |
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Post by Michael on Feb 4, 2017 23:06:14 GMT
Interesting. I don't know, I read someone say how tickets were cheaper in London, so I wouldn't want prices to go up if they introduced Playbills. They're a good idea but some people still wouldn't care and wouldn't read them. I rather have London ticket prices and pay a few quid for a programme than Broadway prices and a free Playbill. Also, even the smaller programmes (compared to the glossy souvenir brochures) are more high-grade and comprehensive than Playbills. |
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