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Post by HereForTheatre on Feb 22, 2017 11:08:57 GMT
Looks like the twitter account is getting ready for an announcement....
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Post by ali973 on Feb 22, 2017 11:16:04 GMT
Gross. It's remarkable that the UK tours of Shrek, Hairspray and Legally Blonde, Joseph all refuse to die.
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Post by biffo on Feb 22, 2017 11:21:23 GMT
Because they all sell!!! Thus bringing money into the theatre business, actors, musicians & crew, producers etc.... stop complaining and support the arts, regardless of whether or not it's to your liking! I could say the same about Shakespear plays, but I darent!
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Post by daniel on Feb 22, 2017 11:21:53 GMT
Tour starts December.
I've heard that it's going to be scaled down from the last tour...I really hope I've heard wrong.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Feb 22, 2017 11:23:11 GMT
I like Shrek. It's fun  |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 22, 2017 11:30:11 GMT
I like Shrek. It's fun Me too! I had an unexpectedly fun evening when I saw it waaay back in NY. And it's great quality family entertainment, so good luck to them! |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 22, 2017 11:33:55 GMT
Because they all sell!!! Thus bringing money into the theatre business, actors, musicians & crew, producers etc.... stop complaining and support the arts, regardless of whether or not it's to your liking! I could say the same about Shakespear plays, but I darent! Ha! What a silly argument SUPPORT IT BECAUSE IT IS! |
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Post by HereForTheatre on Feb 22, 2017 11:33:59 GMT
I missed the show on the WE and also on tour previously so i'm interested to be able to go and see it. I did see a bit of the filmed broadway version of the show but i didn't really like how it was done so didn't watch it all.
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Post by Michael on Feb 22, 2017 11:34:22 GMT
Me too! I had an unexpectedly fun evening when I saw it waaay back in NY. And it's great quality family entertainment, so good luck to them! Me three! I love Who I'd Be. Personally, I think it's Jeanine Tesori's by far strongest score. |
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Post by ali973 on Feb 22, 2017 11:34:45 GMT
Because they all sell!!! Thus bringing money into the theatre business, actors, musicians & crew, producers etc.... stop complaining and support the arts, regardless of whether or not it's to your liking! I could say the same about Shakespear plays, but I darent! Horrible analogy. Shakespeare is Shakespeare- not to mention that Shakespeare plays bring something new to the table with groundbreaking interpretations at times. None of these tours are going to be groundbreaking productions. They are a cheap imitation of the original versions. I do support the arts, which is why I have high expectations and push boundaries for better variety and quality. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 22, 2017 11:45:09 GMT
Casting news perhaps . . . . ? link |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 22, 2017 11:49:56 GMT
Casting news perhaps . . . . ? linkWow cutting edge, u shud go into comedy! |
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Post by HereForTheatre on Feb 22, 2017 11:53:15 GMT
Tour starts December. I've heard that it's going to be scaled down from the last tour...I really hope I've heard wrong. Where does it start Daniel? |
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Post by fiyero on Feb 22, 2017 12:12:07 GMT
I thought it odd someone had been sprucing up their Facebook page. I'll be looking out for it!
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Post by daniel on Feb 22, 2017 12:19:26 GMT
Tour starts December. I've heard that it's going to be scaled down from the last tour...I really hope I've heard wrong. Where does it start Daniel? I believe it's Edinburgh but I'm not 100%. |
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Post by shady23 on Feb 22, 2017 12:23:24 GMT
Again?!
Hasn't it just toured twice recently?
I quite enjoyed it but not enough to go back so soon.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 22, 2017 12:26:18 GMT
This show has one of my favourite act 1 finales ever. I love it!
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Post by theatremadness on Feb 22, 2017 12:31:17 GMT
Another huge lover of this musical, very excited to see it tour again. The DVD of the Broadway production is one of my favourite stage-filmed musicals, but I just love the show itself, especially the brilliant score.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Feb 22, 2017 12:32:03 GMT
Again?! Hasn't it just toured twice recently? I quite enjoyed it but not enough to go back so soon. Toured once but it was a long one, over a year I think. I saw it when it opened at the Palace, Manchester and it was brilliant, saw it when it came back for the final date at the Lowry and it was looking more than a bit tired! God knows how Farquad had managed to do that on his knees 8 times a week for a year.* My faves are I Know Its Today and that fabulous Act 2 opening tap routine with the pied piper and the rats. How anyone could watch that and not have a huge grin on their face is unimaginable to me. *im pre-ordering the taxi for @theatremonkey |
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Post by d'James on Feb 22, 2017 12:32:57 GMT
Because they all sell!!! Thus bringing money into the theatre business, actors, musicians & crew, producers etc.... stop complaining and support the arts, regardless of whether or not it's to your liking! I could say the same about Shakespear plays, but I darent! That's what this forum is for though. Dare to say what you want about Shakespeare (in the relevant place of course). Of course you are right that each production will keep lots of people employed and possibly be a good introduction to the Theatre for some people. However, I agree with ali973, that the repetition can breed complacency in theatre-goers, but more importantly in the producers who will have less incentive to try new things. Of course they could use money they earn from these tours to invest in new and groundbreaking shows, but they won't all do that, will they??! |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 22, 2017 12:58:47 GMT
God knows how Farquad had managed to do that on his knees 8 times a week for a year *im pre-ordering the taxi for theatremonkey.comGoodness BB, you of all people should know I'm really down on smutty humour like that. *BB* hehehe! |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 22, 2017 13:02:25 GMT
God knows how Farquad had managed to do that on his knees 8 times a week for a year *im pre-ordering the taxi for theatremonkey.comGoodness BB, you of all people should know I'm really down on smutty humour like that. BB are you confusing Shrek with mine and Theatremonkey's long awaited adaptation of 50 Shades...
On that note we've just found our leading man, he's proven he's got stamina on his knees...
I'll get my own taxi.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 22, 2017 13:16:12 GMT
Glad to hear it is touring again, the London Production was pretty great!
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Post by anthony40 on Feb 22, 2017 13:22:07 GMT
Correct me if I'm wrong but I believe in the film Shrek actually says "Try the beef! I'm here all week!"
In referencing Lord Farquaad he also says something along the lines of "Perhaps he's overcompensating for something?".
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Feb 22, 2017 13:41:44 GMT
Correct me if I'm wrong but I believe in the film Shrek actually says "Try the beef! I'm here all week!" In referencing Lord Farquaad he also says something along the lines of "Perhaps he's overcompensating for something?". It's packed with innuendo. I know it's a cliche to say something intended for kids can be appreciated on a totally different level for adults but it's definitely true here. We thought it was hilarious. And Sutton Foster on the Broadway DVD is fab. Hope its not Holden on the tour! |
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