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Post by ali973 on Oct 13, 2017 10:06:36 GMT
Good stuff. I'm excited to see this is finally happening. Two observations:
-Is is really hard to listen to Ken Watanabe as the King in the latest revival cast recording:
-It would be interesting to see if The King & I stands the test of time. I was reading some non-mainstream notices about it, and how it's very flinch inducing to see some of the scenes and how they come across in 2017. I haven't seen the film in decades, so i think it might be a good way to test this considering that back then the book of films was more or less identical to that of the stage version. Yul Brynner in yellow face might not be a good start, despite his supposedly legendary performance.
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Post by theatremadness on Oct 13, 2017 10:43:03 GMT
Apparently panto was a 3 year contract, so assuming that's true, The King & I will probably be a limited run, unless they've made a settlement with Qdos to take the panto elsewhere/not do it. ENO and Regent's Park hasn't announced. OT I know, but Chess will be at the Coliseum next year. End of April - beginning of June. Not been 'officially' announced as of yet! |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 13, 2017 11:05:38 GMT
ENO and Regent's Park hasn't announced. OT I know, but Chess will be at the Coliseum next year. End of April - beginning of June. Not been 'officially' announced as of yet! theatremadness, mate, I really hope there's some truth in this. Despite its checkered history, it's one of my favourite musicals. It'd be such a good move putting it in the Coli as they did for Sunset. Fingers crossed. |
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Post by Phantom of London on Oct 13, 2017 11:20:53 GMT
OT I know, but Chess will be at the Coliseum next year. End of April - beginning of June. Not been 'officially' announced as of yet! theatremadness, mate, I really hope there's some truth in this. Despite its checkered history, it's one of my favourite musicals. It'd be such a good move putting it in the Coli as they did for Sunset. Fingers crossed. There has been rumours of Chess, I thought this was going to happen last year, but it didn't, so maybe next year. Little Shop,of Horrors is rumoured to be in the park. |
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Post by danb on Oct 13, 2017 11:21:50 GMT
ENO and Regent's Park hasn't announced. OT I know, but Chess will be at the Coliseum next year. End of April - beginning of June. Not been 'officially' announced as of yet! Only semi-staging it will remove so many problems with the book, and they can just smash everyone in the face with that luscious score played by a **** off huge orchestra. No stunt casting, just amazing voices and no one will care if anyone knows where her dad is or not. |
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Post by alece10 on Oct 13, 2017 11:49:45 GMT
It's my new years wish
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Post by Deleted on Oct 13, 2017 12:15:50 GMT
It'd be such a good move putting it in the Coli as they did for Sunset. Even if it runs just a few nights, that'll do for me, as the bishop said to the pawn actress. A few *knights*, was that? |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 13, 2017 13:36:59 GMT
Off-topic, but I can back-up the Chess rumblings. They've got an 'interesting' concept for it too...
Excited for 'The King and I', glad it's happening after all.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 13, 2017 14:05:06 GMT
I'd imagine if it is a limited run, there is no way they will have the original set design, which was amazing!
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Post by Jon on Oct 13, 2017 14:06:54 GMT
I'd imagine if it is a limited run, there is no way they will have the original set design, which was amazing! I imagine it’ll have the US tour set or a version of it since it’s going on an international tour after the London Run |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Oct 13, 2017 14:12:40 GMT
Off-topic, but I can back-up the Chess rumblings. They've got an 'interesting' concept for it too... Excited for 'The King and I', glad it's happening after all. Tease! ive bumped the Chess thread... get over there and spill! |
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Post by Mark on Oct 13, 2017 14:33:50 GMT
This production of The King and I is glorious. I can't wait to see it again.
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Post by wickedgrin on Oct 13, 2017 15:09:56 GMT
There is no other part in The King & I for a "name" though! It is very much a two hander of a musical.
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Post by daniel on Oct 23, 2017 13:19:25 GMT
I'm hearing murmurings that a UK tour is also being planned for after the Palladium run.
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Post by Jon on Oct 23, 2017 13:25:43 GMT
I'm hearing murmurings that a UK tour is also being planned for after the Palladium run. Interesting as Baz mentioned it was going on international tour, perhaps both will happen. |
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Post by daniel on Oct 23, 2017 17:47:04 GMT
^Does Cardiff Millennium Centre count as "international"? I mean, I know it counts as another planet when @emicardiff is around, but otherwise? sorry yes I should've expanded on my earlier post...it is in fact a limited International tour, playing at Edinburgh Playhouse, Cardiff WMC and Dublin Bord Gais only  |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 23, 2017 17:51:57 GMT
^Does Cardiff Millennium Centre count as "international"? I mean, I know it counts as another planet when @emicardiff is around, but otherwise? sorry yes I should've expanded on my earlier post...it is in fact a limited International tour, playing at Edinburgh Playhouse, Cardiff WMC and Dublin Bord Gais only Oh that's awesome news ...... so is it two UK dates and an Irish dates being added to the international tour schedule or is it just a tour of three venues |
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Post by daniel on Oct 23, 2017 18:09:07 GMT
sorry yes I should've expanded on my earlier post...it is in fact a limited International tour, playing at Edinburgh Playhouse, Cardiff WMC and Dublin Bord Gais only Oh that's awesome news ...... so is it two UK dates and an Irish dates being added to the international tour schedule or is it just a tour of three venues sorry @theatrefan01 I was joking - following @theatremonkey's earlier post about Wales being "international" Baz mentioned a potential international tour, and through my sources I've heard of a potential UK tour...that's about as official as it gets for now I'm afraid. As soon as anything more concrete comes to light, I'm sure it'll be on this thread in a flash  |
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Post by daniel on Oct 23, 2017 18:12:53 GMT
I was joking too, in case it wasn't clear. wait, so I don't need my passport to go to Wales?! |
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Post by Jon on Oct 23, 2017 18:17:02 GMT
Baz mentioned a potential international tour, and through my sources I've heard of a potential UK tour...that's about as official as it gets for now I'm afraid. As soon as anything more concrete comes to light, I'm sure it'll be on this thread in a flash I assume it'll like South Pacific which did a short run at the Barbican then a UK tour then that production went to I believe Australia. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 23, 2017 18:34:40 GMT
^Does Cardiff Millennium Centre count as "international"? I mean, I know it counts as another planet when @emicardiff is around, but otherwise? sorry yes I should've expanded on my earlier post...it is in fact a limited International tour, playing at Edinburgh Playhouse, Cardiff WMC and Dublin Bord Gais only Thanks goodness for that. I was worried how Kelli might have coped with Milton Keynes. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 23, 2017 18:36:26 GMT
Oh that's awesome news ...... so is it two UK dates and an Irish dates being added to the international tour schedule or is it just a tour of three venues sorry @theatrefan01 I was joking - following @theatremonkey 's earlier post about Wales being "international" Baz mentioned a potential international tour, and through my sources I've heard of a potential UK tour...that's about as official as it gets for now I'm afraid. As soon as anything more concrete comes to light, I'm sure it'll be on this thread in a flash Agh that's no problem, sorry my bad for not realizing!!! |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 24, 2017 7:32:41 GMT
^Does Cardiff Millennium Centre count as "international"? I mean, I know it counts as another planet when @emicardiff is around, but otherwise? Having worked there I can confirm the WMC does ACT like it's on another planet mostly...does that count? |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 10, 2017 19:30:37 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Nov 11, 2017 11:02:34 GMT
Kelli is going to be so busy. She's going to have a bash at 'Kiss Me Kate' on Broadway after this.
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