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Post by Deleted on Aug 1, 2016 14:50:53 GMT
I was planning to see this again just before it was due to close in Oct...given the above about it being on it's last legs maybe i'd be wise to push that forward a bit. I think it will gothrough the Summer to get that buisness... I was there last night and it was pretty much full. It may be worth sticking it out until October in the long run. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 2, 2016 15:31:07 GMT
I noticed something on Sunday too, and I am pretty sure it hadn't been there before, but the line "you can tell its from the 80's by the volume of their hair" regarding Daniela's has changed to the 90's. From what I remember, I originally was the 80's in this production. I wonder if they do it now as 90's because of Phillipa looking younger?
Also the line "pull your damn pants up" in 96,000. The guy playing Grafitti Pete actually tucked his shirt into his pants and had his trousers alot lower than usual so the line actually makes sense now. Nice flowery pants he was wearing too, must be said! Hahaha
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Post by d'James on Aug 2, 2016 15:36:55 GMT
I noticed something on Sunday too, and I am pretty sure it hadn't been there before, but the line "you can tell its from the 80's by the volume of their hair" regarding Daniela's has changed to the 90's. From what I remember, I originally was the 80's in this production. I wonder if they do it now as 90's because of Phillipa looking younger? Also the line "pull your damn pants up" in 96,000. The guy playing Grafitti Pete actually tucked his shirt into his pants and had his trousers alot lower than usual so the line actually makes sense now. Nice flowery pants he was wearing too, must be said! Hahaha I think they've always said 90s every time I've seen it. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 2, 2016 15:38:39 GMT
I noticed something on Sunday too, and I am pretty sure it hadn't been there before, but the line "you can tell its from the 80's by the volume of their hair" regarding Daniela's has changed to the 90's. From what I remember, I originally was the 80's in this production. I wonder if they do it now as 90's because of Phillipa looking younger? Also the line "pull your damn pants up" in 96,000. The guy playing Grafitti Pete actually tucked his shirt into his pants and had his trousers alot lower than usual so the line actually makes sense now. Nice flowery pants he was wearing too, must be said! Hahaha I think they've always said 90s every time I've seen it. Hmmm... maybe it is me getting confused with the cast recording, as it is 80's on there too and I haven't seen the London Production since May?  |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 2, 2016 15:50:37 GMT
Yeah I think it was 90s both at the Southwark and when I saw it at Kings Cross. I don't know why though because I don't really think the 90s was known for voluminous hair.
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Post by firefingers on Aug 2, 2016 19:16:39 GMT
Yes, the show is meant be set in the present, and so a load of 20 somethings remember the 80s doesn't quite work.
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Post by hitmewithurbethshot on Aug 2, 2016 20:39:36 GMT
When Usnavi brings wine for Camila's dinner he says it's vintage then says the current year
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Post by Deleted on Aug 2, 2016 21:22:46 GMT
Maybe they should have changed it to 'by the way they have their hair' or something. If anything 90s hair was pretty flat.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 2, 2016 21:29:26 GMT
Maybe they should have changed it to 'by the way they have their hair' or something. If anything 90s hair was pretty flat. I wonder if I only notice it significantly because I listen to the recording a lot?
I am glad about Grafitti Pete actually entering the scene with his trousers low though for 96,000. It used to really bug me that just before the line about his pants being low, you would see the actor awkwardly lower them before the line is said. It is the little things that annoy me haha. Though having his pants pulled up to near his belly button may be a stretch hahaa, but he has a nice bum so meh. 
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Post by d'James on Aug 3, 2016 0:31:00 GMT
Who was playing Graffiti Pete with the nice bum? Johnny Bishop?
Anyway, has Josie Benson left? I know she's very busy at the moment, and none of the cast's recent pictures has featured her that I can see. I hope she's just on holiday.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 3, 2016 4:39:27 GMT
Maybe they should have changed it to 'by the way they have their hair' or something. If anything 90s hair was pretty flat. Yes, I remember everyone stampeding to the hairdresser on the morning of 1 January 1990 to get it flattened. |
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Post by Stasia on Aug 3, 2016 7:46:35 GMT
Maybe they should have changed it to 'by the way they have their hair' or something. If anything 90s hair was pretty flat. I wonder if I only notice it significantly because I listen to the recording a lot?
I am glad about Grafitti Pete actually entering the scene with his trousers low though for 96,000. It used to really bug me that just before the line about his pants being low, you would see the actor awkwardly lower them before the line is said. It is the little things that annoy me haha. Though having his pants pulled up to near his belly button may be a stretch hahaa, but he has a nice bum so meh.
Each time I saw the show this was done way in advance so all the Graffity Petes were entering the stage with pants already lowered The thing that amuses me most is the line in When the Sun Goes Down, where Benny sings "You’re gonna need a candle"and London Ninas answer "I think I can handle that"On the OBC recording she sings "I think I can manage that". But handle is really better because it rhymes |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 3, 2016 8:13:15 GMT
Who was playing Graffiti Pete with the nice bum? Johnny Bishop? Anyway, has Josie Benson left? I know she's very busy at the moment, and none of the cast's recent pictures has featured her that I can see. I hope she's just on holiday. Hahah yeah it was Johnny, vert nice bum hahah! @snutte maybe it is just the shows I have been too but both times the guy on as Pete awkwardly does it about a minute before onstage haha. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 3, 2016 9:46:10 GMT
Maybe they should have changed it to 'by the way they have their hair' or something. If anything 90s hair was pretty flat. I wonder if I only notice it significantly because I listen to the recording a lot? Who knows? I already knew the score before ever seeing the show in London so it has always stuck out to me too. |
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Post by d'James on Aug 5, 2016 0:34:48 GMT
How come Christine Allado left? Was it announced in advance? Also on Twitter, West End Understudies says there haven't been any cut shows recently? What's a cut show? Is it where there's not a full ensemble?
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Post by PalelyLaura on Aug 5, 2016 13:59:06 GMT
I follow Lin-Manuel Miranda on Twitter, and I've just realised that his wife's name is Vanessa - just like the character in ITH who is Usnavi's love interest. Assuming that the character was named after his wife. How sweet  |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 5, 2016 14:10:24 GMT
Ha yes the 80s/90s thing bugged me when I saw it because I'm used to the recording! I'm pretty sure if you aren't it doesn't stick out. I wonder though as time goes on if ITH is better staged 'historically' for that moment in Washington Heights history/culture. I'm no expert but I'm guessing things have already changed there since it was written?
That's really cute about Vanessa though, I never realised!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 5, 2016 14:13:03 GMT
I agree I don't see why it isn't just set in the late 2000s.
I just can't believe Lin's wife is a scientist AND lawyer. Their child certainly has some good genes to work with.
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Post by d'James on Aug 5, 2016 14:13:39 GMT
I did know about Vanessa. Interesting point about performing it 'historically.' Probably a good idea in a few years, then the costume designers will get to have a bit of fun too.
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Post by hitmewithurbethshot on Aug 5, 2016 17:49:44 GMT
I believe Lin has confirmed that the character Vanessa isn't named after his wife, rather his sister's best friend (and Nina is based on his sister).
I think setting the show in a specific year would be better as well, again in Everything I Know Nina sees a picture of Usnavi as a baby in 1987, so he'd be ~29 in 2016, and in a relationship with Vanessa who's presumably the same age as Nina (1st year of university so ~19) which is a little off.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 7, 2016 16:20:28 GMT
The production shots have finally been updated to include Phillipa, Dex and Gabriela as Daniela, Benny and Nina. Emma hasn't been included yet as Vanessa, which I suppose is understandable as she only just took over. They really dragged out changing it for Phillipa though! She has played the role since December/January! www.intheheightslondon.com/photos-and-videos |
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Post by alece10 on Aug 7, 2016 16:29:25 GMT
Love Theatre.com have a flash sale tomorrow with top price tkts for £15. Just saw it on Facebook
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Post by Deleted on Aug 7, 2016 16:31:26 GMT
Love Theatre.com have a flash sale tomorrow with top price tkts for £15. Just saw it on Facebook ... any excuse to go back I'm there!  |
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Post by alece10 on Aug 7, 2016 16:34:09 GMT
Love Theatre.com have a flash sale tomorrow with top price tkts for £15. Just saw it on Facebook ... any excuse to go back I'm there! [b I've only seen it in Southwatk so will be a chance to see it at King's Cross. Is the place air conned? |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 7, 2016 16:35:22 GMT
... any excuse to go back I'm there! [b I've only seen it in Southwatk so will be a chance to see it at King's Cross. Is the place air conned? I don't know if it is air conned, I never noticed. But it seems every time I go (three times) the temp inside usually matches what it is outside hahaha |
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