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Post by Deleted on May 18, 2018 10:46:42 GMT
Crazy comment there are dozens of shows where they only really use the set piece once to create a certain effect. Defying Grafity being a perfect example! Defying Gravity is just a big piece of material and a lift. We’re talking about an ice castle rising from underneath the stage. It’s not necessary at all. Could they have done something with a stair case like at the Disneyland show? Sure. But no need for big set piece. I'm not entirely fussed either way. But to level out the playing field, Let it Go isn't just a casual moment in the show, it is arguably THE moment of the entire show. It's the moment everyone is waiting for. Mary Poppins only flies over the audience at the end, yet they work out the flying stuff at every venue they go to. The carpet only flies twice in Aladdin. And to follow on with Aladdin, we only see the Cave in one scene. Sometimes the signature moments in shows are the ones where coin should be spent.
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Post by musicalmarge on May 18, 2018 12:47:30 GMT
Defying Gravity is just a big piece of material and a lift. We’re talking about an ice castle rising from underneath the stage. It’s not necessary at all. Could they have done something with a stair case like at the Disneyland show? Sure. But no need for big set piece. I'm not entirely fussed either way. But to level out the playing field, Let it Go isn't just a casual moment in the show, it is arguably THE moment of the entire show. It's the moment everyone is waiting for. Mary Poppins only flies over the audience at the end, yet they work out the flying stuff at every venue they go to. The carpet only flies twice in Aladdin. And to follow on with Aladdin, we only see the Cave in one scene. Sometimes the signature moments in shows are the ones where coin should be spent. AGREED!
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Post by daniel on May 18, 2018 20:22:55 GMT
Defying Gravity is just a big piece of material and a lift. We’re talking about an ice castle rising from underneath the stage. It’s not necessary at all. Could they have done something with a stair case like at the Disneyland show? Sure. But no need for big set piece. I'm not entirely fussed either way. But to level out the playing field, Let it Go isn't just a casual moment in the show, it is arguably THE moment of the entire show. It's the moment everyone is waiting for. Mary Poppins only flies over the audience at the end, yet they work out the flying stuff at every venue they go to. The carpet only flies twice in Aladdin. And to follow on with Aladdin, we only see the Cave in one scene. Sometimes the signature moments in shows are the ones where coin should be spent. this is probably hands down your best post ever!
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Post by Deleted on May 23, 2018 9:45:19 GMT
I'm not entirely fussed either way. But to level out the playing field, Let it Go isn't just a casual moment in the show, it is arguably THE moment of the entire show. It's the moment everyone is waiting for. Mary Poppins only flies over the audience at the end, yet they work out the flying stuff at every venue they go to. The carpet only flies twice in Aladdin. And to follow on with Aladdin, we only see the Cave in one scene. Sometimes the signature moments in shows are the ones where coin should be spent. this is probably hands down your best post ever! It literally could of just been some ice on the walls for the castle
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Post by musicalmarge on May 25, 2018 22:24:27 GMT
I WANT HYDRAULICS!!!! Aaarggghhhhhhh!!!!!
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Post by Deleted on May 28, 2018 4:22:48 GMT
I WANT HYDRAULICS!!!! Aaarggghhhhhhh!!!!! I agree and an Ice Castle. I would think a physical castle would be amazing.
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Post by Deleted on May 31, 2018 16:43:42 GMT
They performed fully staged verions of First Time in Foerver and Let it Go on The View, live from the theatre. Let it Go looks alot better than I imagined, that dress change is stunning!
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Post by 49thand8th on May 31, 2018 16:50:39 GMT
That set is asking for a BSOD.
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Post by ali973 on May 31, 2018 16:54:12 GMT
Let It Go totally satisfies the basic bitch in me.
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Post by welsh_tenor on May 31, 2018 17:06:32 GMT
That costume change! Wow! So much better than some of the early try out videos!
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Post by theatremadness on May 31, 2018 17:11:40 GMT
Not half bad!! Apart from laughing at the audience "ooh"-ing and "aah"-ing over projections (which are very good!), the set looks fab post-projection, the costume change is a great effect, orchestra sound brilliant and Caissie's vocals are on point!!
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Post by Deleted on May 31, 2018 17:41:32 GMT
I'd like to thank The View for that so I can stop searching Youtube for a decent video of that dress change. And for saving me the $200 of seeing it. (because that's basically all I wanted, Frozen can crack on it's got some lovely songs and a nice story I just don't need to see it)
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Post by HereForTheatre on May 31, 2018 18:04:11 GMT
The problem for me is after the dress change, so that's spectacular along with the lighting and projection for that moment but then what? Everything goes back to normal and is static. I feel like they could be doing something else with the lighting and projections for that last bit of the song to keep the spectacle going.
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Post by Deleted on May 31, 2018 18:25:17 GMT
Would love for a hydraulic castle to rise from the ground, but it would be a nightmare if they did national tours.
"I'm never going back... the past is in the passsssssssttt!" *Castle rises dramatically to coincide with the finale* "LET IT GOOOOO! LET IT GO!!!!"
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Post by mailtrix on May 31, 2018 18:30:42 GMT
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Post by Deleted on May 31, 2018 18:39:43 GMT
Honestly, call yourselves theatre fans? Why aren't we happy with an onstage costume change and a talented actress belting out the big number anymore?
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Post by Deleted on May 31, 2018 18:51:34 GMT
Honestly, call yourselves theatre fans? Why aren't we happy with an onstage costume change and a talented actress belting out the big number anymore? I might be a basic bitch too but give me a sequined costume and I'm happy.....
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Post by No. on May 31, 2018 21:52:02 GMT
The second that dress change happened I was completely transfixed and in awe, not even bitter about the ice castle anymore
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Post by musicalmarge on May 31, 2018 23:26:54 GMT
The second that dress change happened I was completely transfixed and in awe, not even bitter about the ice castle anymore I am... and whoever edited that video badly to ruin the precise second she does the costume change needs to be shot! Crazy Disney allowed it though smart they released the official staging of the song rather than bootlegs.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 1, 2018 10:57:08 GMT
This supposed to be terrible ?
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Post by musicalmarge on Jun 3, 2018 11:49:24 GMT
This supposed to be terrible ? No one is saying it is terrible. WE ARE saying though that it’s a shame to have an empty stage and to just rely on projections and lighting. Look up the Shanghai singalong show - as many people have said even that looks better. The song is about realising her powers, letting it all go and her huge ice castle rises from the mountains. The Broadway show fails to do this and in comparison to Pride Rock in Lion King to the flying in Mary Poppins - it just doesn’t reach the epic staging level many expected. That is the issue. We expected more NOT less!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 3, 2018 12:23:52 GMT
*Some* people are bizarrely hung up on the lack of a hydraulic castle. The rest of us are perfectly happy with it the way it is and don't appreciate being included in the "we" of "we are disappointed".
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Post by musicalmarge on Jun 3, 2018 13:02:57 GMT
*Some* people are bizarrely hung up on the lack of a hydraulic castle. The rest of us are perfectly happy with it the way it is and don't appreciate being included in the "we" of "we are disappointed". What’s bizarre about it? The most successful animation of all time reaches the stage and we are so passionate about theatre and stagecraft. That’s not bizarre at all. Plus I understand many might not care but dozens I know are highly dissapointed - including some in the actual cast!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 3, 2018 13:06:38 GMT
*Some* people are bizarrely hung up on the lack of a hydraulic castle. The rest of us are perfectly happy with it the way it is and don't appreciate being included in the "we" of "we are disappointed". I'm also kinda inclined to say if you want it to look like a Disneyland parade....go to Disneyland? Anyway as above. Basic bitch. Bit of sequin and a gal doing a belt, I'm sold.
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Post by iamamazing on Jun 3, 2018 13:43:33 GMT
This musical will do well I can predict it will still be playing in 5 years time. I'm off to New York in January and have already booked my tickets for this as this will probably be my first ever broadway show, unless I see something on the Thursday night really looking forward to this still hoping the original cast are still in it by the time I go. Will post my review on this thread after I've seen it.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 4, 2018 8:25:32 GMT
This supposed to be terrible ? No one is saying it is terrible. WE ARE saying though that it’s a shame to have an empty stage and to just rely on projections and lighting. Look up the Shanghai singalong show - as many people have said even that looks better. The song is about realising her powers, letting it all go and her huge ice castle rises from the mountains. The Broadway show fails to do this and in comparison to Pride Rock in Lion King to the flying in Mary Poppins - it just doesn’t reach the epic staging level many expected. That is the issue. We expected more NOT less! 100%true
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Post by ali973 on Jun 7, 2018 3:05:05 GMT
For what it is, I think it was fine. It starts really strong until Elsa loses her sh*t, then it starts getting messy. Let It Go was slightly underwhelming, and looked so much better on The View. I did not know what the heck was happening in Colder By the Minute. A lot of sloppy let's get this resolved at the last minute (The Duke, Hans, etc). Patti so much better than I expected, and I actually enjoyed seeing her on the stage. Caissie sings her tits off but she basically "sangry" (sad + angry) all the time and could be quite dull. It's alright. Better than Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast and Lion King but not better than Anastasia.
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Post by musicalmarge on Jun 11, 2018 19:21:54 GMT
Thoughts on the Tonys last night? Frozen was ..... well.... FROZEN!!
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Post by Ade on Jun 29, 2018 10:09:42 GMT
Saw this last night and have to say I largely loved it. I really don’t get the anger towards the lack of a castle - it didn’t feel like it needed it at all. The designs throughout are great - it has that really dynamic, constantly moving feel to it; and blends projection and physical set really well. Caissie Levy sings the hell out of those songs - yes it’s not the most amazing performance but she was absolutely note perfect. Patti very strong and, as in the film, is ultimately the lead here. As others have mentioned it, I didn’t mind the opening to act two, but the two young girls in front of me had incredibly sour faces and didn’t really know where to look.
Ultimately I’m very glad I saw this over here! And as said above this is vastly superior to Aladdin. I didn’t see BatB so can’t compare to that, but I’d also say it beats Lion King for me too.
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Post by singularsensation10 on Jul 6, 2018 13:37:14 GMT
Saw this yesterday. Mixed emotions - there is such a varied level of quality in this show it is ridiculous. For The First time In Forever was beautiful - incredibly executed, brought a tear to my eye. This is proper Broadway standard. But then the ending felt like a cheaper Disneyland version of the show, still well executed but the old saying about polishing a turd comes to mind.
Fantastic cast - but parts of the book/score let this show down overall for me.
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