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Post by Deleted on Jun 3, 2017 8:14:38 GMT
The bbc doesnt do adverts and has to be careful about appearing too commercial so they would at best get one performance on the strictly results show. To cash in on Strictly theyd have to pay out for their own newspaper and online advertising.
The movie was a surprise hit as a low budget australian movie at a time when most movies came from hollywood but it wasnt grease or the like
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Jun 3, 2017 8:34:12 GMT
Strictly Ballroom is young, fresh, funny and sexy with some brilliant dancing.
The Girls is a re-hash about a few old birds getting their norks out for charity.
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Post by danb on Jun 3, 2017 10:32:24 GMT
That logic could be applied to Calendar Girls and look how that turned out, more so in fact. That also had a very famous and popular pop star as its composer.
Ive always thought Strictly Ballroom being more niche to be honest, especially compared to something like Calendar Girls I kinda agree. Especially on doing my reseach on it (I had literally never heard of the film, which, if that is an indication for ayounger generation, may already be an issue), the film was a huge hit in Australia when released, but do people really remember the film that much? I wasn't around when it came out, so am genuinely curious. Because, as said previously, its main way of succeeding would be to open around the same time Strictly begins and promote the hell out of the show alongside it! 'Strictly Ballroom' was the beginning of a brief resurgence in Aussie cinema which included 'Priscilla' and 'Muriels Wedding' (also a great idda for a musical). It was after this that Baz Luhrman made his name, and critics didn't treat them like 'foreign' films. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 3, 2017 12:33:18 GMT
I don't think the film itself matters as much as the title. People who've never seen or been aware of the film Strictly Ballroom are going to see the title and make a SCD connection in their heads. We might get some adorably clueless people accusing Strictly Ballroom The Musical of ripping off SCD somehow, but the name will still be what sells whatever tickets get sold.
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Post by hal9000 on Jun 3, 2017 16:34:12 GMT
I kinda agree. Especially on doing my reseach on it (I had literally never heard of the film, which, if that is an indication for ayounger generation, may already be an issue), the film was a huge hit in Australia when released, but do people really remember the film that much? I wasn't around when it came out, so am genuinely curious. Because, as said previously, its main way of succeeding would be to open around the same time Strictly begins and promote the hell out of the show alongside it! 'Strictly Ballroom' was the beginning of a brief resurgence in Aussie cinema which included 'Priscilla' and 'Muriels Wedding' (also a great idda for a musical). It was after this that Baz Luhrman made his name, and critics didn't treat them like 'foreign' films. All of of the above featured the late, great Bill Hunter. Muriel's Wedding is being produced as a musical in Sydney late this year, with music by indie-pop singer-songwriter Kate Miller-Heidke plus Abba. www.sydneytheatre.com.au/whats-on/productions/2017/muriels-wedding |
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Post by theatreboy1 on Jun 5, 2017 22:39:52 GMT
La Cage Aux Folles for the Phoenix
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Post by d'James on Jun 5, 2017 22:44:56 GMT
La Cage Aux Folles for the Phoenix Is this what is happening or what you want to happen? |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 5, 2017 22:45:49 GMT
Is this a filler before Strictly Ballroom or instead of?
See John Partridge is doing panto.
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Post by showbizkid on Jun 5, 2017 22:48:30 GMT
Oh I hope so - the current tour is fabulous
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Post by Deleted on Jun 5, 2017 22:49:02 GMT
The tour doesn't end until late August, so its possible!
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Post by drfootlights on Jun 5, 2017 23:17:56 GMT
Last I heard La Cage Aux Folles was going to the Phoenix for 12 weeks (this has been talked about for a long time). Where is john partridge doing panto?
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Post by d'James on Jun 5, 2017 23:19:21 GMT
Oh good. At least I won't have to go to one of the touring venues. (Don't get me wrong, all the touring venues I've been to are lovely, but Central London is easier for me to get to.)
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Post by TallPaul on Jun 6, 2017 12:57:26 GMT
I'm surprised Bill Kenwright didn't manage to squeeze in another free advert on prime time Radio 2, directly after his John Partridge anecdote.
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Post by showbizkid on Jun 6, 2017 17:47:04 GMT
When does La Cage open?
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Post by longinthetooth on Jun 6, 2017 18:03:11 GMT
Saw this on tour. JP left me cold.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 6, 2017 18:08:31 GMT
If they can trim down that awkward 20 minute ad-lib John does in Act I during the title number its pretty solid!
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Post by drfootlights on Jun 13, 2017 8:10:31 GMT
La Cage not happening now. nor is it any shows on the list that's going into the Phoenix....
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Post by Deleted on Jun 13, 2017 9:45:34 GMT
La Cage not happening now. nor is it any shows on the list that's going into the Phoenix.... I get that people don't want to reveal sources, but for those of us not lucky enough to be in the know posts like that are intensely frustrating - clearly you know what is going into the Phoenix but are refusing to say and choosing to tease instead, which I have to admit I personally find a bit unnecessary. |
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Post by infofreako on Jun 13, 2017 10:45:17 GMT
La Cage not happening now. nor is it any shows on the list that's going into the Phoenix.... I get that people don't want to reveal sources, but for those of us not lucky enough to be in the know posts like that are intensely frustrating - clearly you know what is going into the Phoenix but are refusing to say and choosing to tease instead, which I have to admit I personally find a bit unnecessary. Id add to that, particularly from posters who post infrequently. Id rather not have these little snippets, I didnt even know there was a list of possibilities until I read that particular post. Is it a list that is publicly available or just from suggestions made on here. |
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Post by stefy69 on Jun 13, 2017 10:47:54 GMT
Personally I think it really surprising that it is taking so long for either theatre to make an announcement , puzzling.
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Post by drfootlights on Jun 13, 2017 11:00:58 GMT
...Is it a list that is publicly available or just from suggestions made on here. Well it's the first post on this thread, so I'm suprised you missed it. Yes I'm an infrequent poster, but I only post when I know things are correct, not frequent posters who post rubbish rumours. My post was merely saying it's not one of the list of shows that have been mentioned in this thread. Incidentally the show will be open by the end of July. Didn't realise that was so bad. I won't post again. |
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Post by infofreako on Jun 13, 2017 11:09:28 GMT
Oh that list. The one with about 6 or 7 shows on it. I thought it was something debated in greater detail you were referring to.
End of July sounds good though.
I think the point being made is that some are suspicious or doubtful of people coming on with the I know something you dont attitude and not engaging or filling in gaps, thats the way with internet message boards on any topic. Apologies for any offence caused
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Post by daniel on Jun 13, 2017 11:39:50 GMT
Personally I think it really surprising that it is taking so long for either theatre to make an announcement , puzzling. The fact that no announcement has been made yet suggests to me that, for whatever reason, they're not ready to make the announcement. Which could be due to the fact that shows may not be confirmed to the extent of contracts being signed, or theatres could be doing maintenance and having a dark period before opening with the new show, so don't want to announce yet. Either way, I'm sure we'll hear soon! |
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Post by TallPaul on Jun 13, 2017 12:40:26 GMT
What do I know, but if you're a producer, wouldn't you hope to open with a good advance? Opening anything as soon as the end of July doesn't leave much time to build up a good head of steam.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 13, 2017 12:59:01 GMT
Well it's the first post on this thread, so I'm suprised you missed it. Yes I'm an infrequent poster, but I only post when I know things are correct, not frequent posters who post rubbish rumours. My post was merely saying it's not one of the list of shows that have been mentioned in this thread. Incidentally the show will be open by the end of July. Didn't realise that was so bad. I won't post again. Again, you're teasing information you clearly have but are choosing not to disclose - can you not see how irritating that is? If you know what show it is, then say so - you'll either be proved right or wrong in due course, that doesn't matter. You "know things are correct" yet haven't bothered to actually disclose what you clearly know. If you don't want to say, then maybe it's better to say nothing at all because the sense of superiority that's coming from the teasing of information in your posts is likely to rub people who aren't fortunate to be privy to such information up the wrong way. Sorry if that seems harsh, but think how you would feel if you knew nothing and other people were pointedly hinting they do know without actually giving any information away. |
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