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Post by MusicalTalk on Jul 4, 2016 23:34:25 GMT
Mmmm so not that much different from Double Bubble Duchess. It's OK, it does the job of introducing her and gives the actress a chance to show off a bit vocally.  Note that they sing the only known song from the show, the rest are totally forgetful. What a wasted opportunity. I hear it is being completely re-conceived for Broadway. My daddy says that I'm the top, etc... My mummy says I'm a miracle, etc... |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 29, 2016 20:19:34 GMT
RIP Gene Wilder
The best and most mad willy wonka ever
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Post by Deleted on Aug 29, 2016 20:22:39 GMT
I wonder if anything will be said at the show tomorrow night, or even tonight at the curtain call, which is yet to happen?
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Post by showtoones on Aug 29, 2016 20:34:17 GMT
GENE WILDER will always be the definitive Willy Wonka. RIP...
He will be missed
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Post by isabel on Aug 29, 2016 20:37:09 GMT
I wonder if anything will be said at the show tomorrow night, or even tonight at the curtain call, which is yet to happen? I'd imagine tomorrow, but who knows |
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Post by westendwendy on Aug 30, 2016 3:44:00 GMT
I wonder if he ever saw the show?
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Post by jgblunners on Aug 30, 2016 23:49:54 GMT
Something did indeed happen on Tuesday night:
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Post by Deleted on Sept 1, 2016 12:04:41 GMT
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Post by westendwendy on Sept 1, 2016 12:09:07 GMT
Very touching.... And also reiterates that this story is about the original music from the film and not the new songs.
I hope they sort it out for Broadway. RIP Mr Wilder. One of my favourite films ever!
xoxoxo
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Post by arlette on Sept 1, 2016 12:13:17 GMT
That was very beautiful tribute. I wonder too if he saw the show. I honestly cried when Charlie found the golden ticket. So swept up by the musical was I.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 1, 2016 12:16:19 GMT
One of my favourite films too! I do wonder if now they add a couple of nods directly to the Wilder interpretation for the Broadway production as a form of tribute to the actor?
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Post by Deleted on Sept 2, 2016 0:52:22 GMT
One of my favourite films too! I do wonder if now they add a couple of nods directly to the Wilder interpretation for the Broadway production as a form of tribute to the actor? I'm not sure about specifically the character of Willy Wonka (as all interpretations of a character should be unique depending on the actor), but in general I talked a bit about this on the Broadway thread here, that on the trailers it looks like they are revising it to make it more like the 1971 film, dropping hints such as the "CANDY MAN" number plate and the whistling of the original Oompa Loompa song at the end. After the whole experience of Gene Wilder passing, and watching the company sing "Pure Imagination" on the tribute video above, I think that the show really has been missing this familiarity of the movie and I think the changes would be for the better. Right now, it's almost like Mary Poppins without the Disney magic, if done right it can still work if the Wilder film is mixed with Roald Dahl (despite him hating the film). |
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Post by johartuk on Sept 2, 2016 13:42:56 GMT
I just watched the vid of the tribute. Very moving.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 13, 2016 20:16:01 GMT
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Post by meisner on Oct 13, 2016 9:57:34 GMT
So i was thinking about seeing this show one more time before it closes and, as i havent seen it with this latest cast, i was wondering what it was like. What principle roles have been replaced, who are the standouts etc?  .... |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 13, 2016 10:25:59 GMT
Jonathan Slinger was very good when I saw him a few months ago. Much creepier than Douglas Hodge or Alex Jennings.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 13, 2016 10:30:47 GMT
I kinda wanna go once more before it closes too. I saw the show just after it opened and have seen it twice since but not in about a year or so. I haven't seen this current cast at all but I do enjoy this show. |
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Post by fiyero on Oct 13, 2016 11:33:44 GMT
Jonathan Slinger was very good when I saw him a few months ago. Much creepier than Douglas Hodge or Alex Jennings. I went again just to see him and he was off. Should I try again? I like the idea of being creepier |
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Post by sarahh on Oct 21, 2016 20:38:04 GMT
Hey Charlie Fans, Interval Productions are running a silent auction to raise money for their new British musical, Muted, and have a signed poster by all the West End Cast up for grabs. If you fancy it, just go to: www.intervalproductions.com/auction and place a bid! Sarah x |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 18, 2016 22:51:16 GMT
Went to the evening show today, possibly last time and first time in two years. I enjoyed it alot! Got the last TodayTix dayseat and no restriction at all. Cast were great, Ross Dawes was a fantastic Wonka. Also a speech at the end, which was quite touchjng regarding a story of a child to do with Children in Need. |
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Post by Michael on Dec 21, 2016 8:38:17 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Dec 29, 2016 15:08:26 GMT
Anyone know when UK tour dates will be released for this?
Would like to see it again but I doubt its coming anywhere near London as it seems a tour which will go to the big venues (Southampton, Bristol etc) and stay for a few weeks like Mary Poppins.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 29, 2016 15:11:58 GMT
Anyone know when UK tour dates will be released for this? Would like to see it again but I doubt its coming anywhere near London as it seems a tour which will go to the big venues (Southampton, Bristol etc) and stay for a few weeks like Mary Poppins. It's not touring until 2018, and I gather it's rather dependent on how the Broadway production is received. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 29, 2016 15:13:03 GMT
Anyone know when UK tour dates will be released for this? Would like to see it again but I doubt its coming anywhere near London as it seems a tour which will go to the big venues (Southampton, Bristol etc) and stay for a few weeks like Mary Poppins. It's not touring until 2018, and I gather it's rather dependent on how the Broadway production is received. Ah okay I thought it was touring late 2017. Thanks for that |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 29, 2016 15:26:19 GMT
It's not touring until 2018, and I gather it's rather dependent on how the Broadway production is received. Ah okay I thought it was touring late 2017. Thanks for that Matilda is touring late 2017, maybe that was the confusion? |
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