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Post by d'James on May 20, 2016 23:13:17 GMT
When I saw it last week, Jocasta was the only ensemble (although she was listed as Yolanda).
If any female cast member goes sick now I think they would struggle. However, I would secretly like to see Dani played by a man one time.
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Post by SamB (was badoerfan) on May 20, 2016 23:48:06 GMT
Wow it's amazing how they get by with so many cast missing all the time. I saw they had a show last week with only one Ensemble (Reiss). I guess effectively it was only one ensemble member tonight - Ryan Reid, with the rest of the dancing done by the actors also playing Carla and Graffiti Pete and, where necessary, Sonny, with Piragua Guy doing some of the pushing of the steps. |
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Post by Deleted on May 21, 2016 1:35:50 GMT
So has David left? I thought he would be back by now?
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Post by d'James on May 21, 2016 1:47:02 GMT
If the reasons for his absence are what we've read on here, then we can't put an exact time limit on it. (Also, they would've started looking for another cast member.)
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Post by mtchairs on May 21, 2016 3:39:57 GMT
Does anyone know, or think it's likely that In the Heights will extend past the end of October? Is it selling well?
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Post by d'James on May 21, 2016 3:58:12 GMT
I thought there was another show 'announced' to be going into the Theatre.
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Post by mtchairs on May 21, 2016 4:18:58 GMT
This is what Baz said:
And now, I understand an 800-seat temporary theatre will be built as part of the Kings Cross Theatre complex (where The Railway Children is running) to house it.
Fox wouldn’t comment, but the show’s creative team want Hall to play Newton in London — if he’s available.
No start date has been set, but talk is of a late autumn 2016 or early spring 2017 opening.
I guess the question is whether the 800 seat temporary theatre to be built for Lazarus is separate to the space that In the Heights and Railway Children perform in? Railway Children is booking until Jan 2017 so I have been hoping that In the Heights will extend too. My trip to London is from Nov 7-15 so I only need an extra week or two added!
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Post by Dr Tom on May 21, 2016 8:24:31 GMT
I guess effectively it was only one ensemble member tonight - Ryan Reid, with the rest of the dancing done by the actors also playing Carla and Graffiti Pete and, where necessary, Sonny, with Piragua Guy doing some of the pushing of the steps. Having seen this a few times now (including with minimal size ensembles), whoever's playing those cast members pretty much always double up as the dancers as well. |
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Post by Dr Tom on May 21, 2016 8:32:23 GMT
From tonight's castboard, I finally remembered to take a photo of it: Usnavi - Michael Cortez Nina - Gabriela Garcia Daniela - Sarah Naudi Kevin - Vas Constanti Camila - Jocasta Almgil Piragua Guy - Spin Carla - Courtney-Mae Briggs I thought Cortez was pretty good as Usnavi, and Gabriela Garcia was really great at Nina - very good singing and excellent acting. I thought Sarah Naudi was good as Daniela, though probably less good than Philippa was when I saw her, I thought her comic timing was impeccable. I did think the show suffered a bit from so many people being off - 13 in total again. Particularly the Blackout scene feels small, and the finale. I wish they just had a couple more covers/swings. But loved it once again  I was also there also there last night (special trip to finally see Michael as Usnavi). No issue really with the covers - if you hadn't seen the show before, you wouldn't know. The roles are very interchangeable. Michael was great as Unsnavi. A different take on the role, a slightly lighter touch. One thing I noticed is he made sure to pronounce every word when he was rapping, so I picked up a few lyrics I'd never noticed before. Also, thought that Sarah was great as Daniella. It really looks better to have someone a bit older than the other girls in that role. I've seen her cover Vanessa previously as well, but much preferred her take on Daniella. Vas was excellent as Kevin as always and really should be considered as the full-time Kevin. It was a really enthusiastic crowd, lots of clapping and cheering (one guy near me who kept laughing at everything, including the sad parts, which was annoying). Now, just to time it to see Cleve as Usnavi and I'll be a happy bunny. |
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Post by Deleted on May 21, 2016 19:09:54 GMT
Wow it's amazing how they get by with so many cast missing all the time. I saw they had a show last week with only one Ensemble (Reiss). Poor Reiss! |
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Post by lolasangel on May 21, 2016 20:56:37 GMT
When I saw it last week, Jocasta was the only ensemble (although she was listed as Yolanda). If any female cast member goes sick now I think they would struggle. However, I would secretly like to see Dani played by a man one time. They have had to do the show a lot without any females recently. In that situation, Carla has to play Yolanda as well and Camilla has to sing about Usnavi's shop without the headphone near the end. |
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Post by SamB (was badoerfan) on May 21, 2016 22:16:48 GMT
When I saw it last week, Jocasta was the only ensemble (although she was listed as Yolanda). If any female cast member goes sick now I think they would struggle. However, I would secretly like to see Dani played by a man one time. They have had to do the show a lot without any females recently. In that situation, Carla has to play Yolanda as well and Camilla has to sing about Usnavi's shop without the headphone near the end. Which is Yolanda? |
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Post by Deleted on May 21, 2016 22:48:27 GMT
They have had to do the show a lot without any females recently. In that situation, Carla has to play Yolanda as well and Camilla has to sing about Usnavi's shop without the headphone near the end. Which is Yolanda? If you mean the character, Yolanda is the character Usnavi apparently had sex with, and the one that chats him up at the club. |
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Post by SamB (was badoerfan) on May 22, 2016 19:07:24 GMT
If you mean the character, Yolanda is the character Usnavi apparently had sex with, and the one that chats him up at the club. Ahh, I see, thank you! I hadn't realised that Yolanda is meant to be a character on stage. |
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Post by d'James on May 23, 2016 1:47:49 GMT
Just noticed Jocasta has taken over as Dance Captain and Alexzandra is now Resident Choreographer.
Does this mean she has to try and make the choreography work with as little cast as possible?
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Post by Stasia on May 23, 2016 11:40:56 GMT
If you mean the character, Yolanda is the character Usnavi apparently had sex with, and the one that chats him up at the club. I thought Usnavi didn't have sex with Yolanda, Daniela just checked Vanessa's reaction. Had he or hadn't he? |
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Post by d'James on May 23, 2016 11:43:17 GMT
If you mean the character, Yolanda is the character Usnavi apparently had sex with, and the one that chats him up at the club. I thought Usnavi didn't have sex with Yolanda, Daniela just checked Vanessa's reaction. Had he or hadn't he? That's how I understood it too. |
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Post by Steffi on May 23, 2016 12:40:12 GMT
If you mean the character, Yolanda is the character Usnavi apparently had sex with, and the one that chats him up at the club. I thought Usnavi didn't have sex with Yolanda, Daniela just checked Vanessa's reaction. Had he or hadn't he? He didn't. Daniela is just winding Vanessa up. |
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Post by Deleted on May 23, 2016 12:42:54 GMT
Yes isn't the line "Just wanted to see what you'd say"
or words to that effect...
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Post by d'James on May 23, 2016 12:43:38 GMT
It's weird how they list her sometimes on the understudy board but she's not a named character among the main cast.
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Post by SamB (was badoerfan) on May 23, 2016 15:05:04 GMT
I guess it depends if they have enough female ensemble members for one of them to 'be' Yolanda for that scene. The show I saw the other day didn't - I can't remember who danced with Usnavi, presumably Carla?
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Post by Steffi on May 23, 2016 16:42:46 GMT
On Saturday it was Carla who danced with Usnavi at the club (or better: the actress playing Carla that night).
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Post by firefingers on May 23, 2016 17:38:13 GMT
Yes isn't the line "Just wanted to see what you'd say" or words to that effect... Yes Vanessa: "Please tell me you're joking" Daniela: "Okay. Just wanted to see what you'd say". It is just the salon girls trying to get a rise out of Vanessa to prove that she likes him. |
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Post by Deleted on May 23, 2016 18:13:42 GMT
"He's packing a stretch limosine" "As long as he keeps it clean" I just enjoy that bit  |
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Post by lolasangel on May 23, 2016 18:55:50 GMT
Tonights cast as expected
Gabriela as Nina
Sarah as Vanessa 2nd cover
Vas as Kevin
Jocasta as Camilla
Courtney as Carla
Michael as Piragua Guy.
New programmes are finally here after 3 and a half weeks!
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