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Post by stevej678 on Aug 31, 2017 9:31:36 GMT
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Post by princeton on Aug 31, 2017 14:03:54 GMT
Such an odd press release.
This may be the UK professional premier - but it's simply not true to say that it's "never before seen in the UK" - the Royal Academy of Music musical theatre course did it as one of their end of year shows in 2014 (with choreography by Drew McOnie) and there may have been amateur productions around the UK. And Jason Howland isn't really the composer of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical - he's the musical supervisor and did additional musical arrangements. I know that press release, and web copy, is all about getting bums on seats - but factually accuracy wouldn't go amiss.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 31, 2017 14:09:00 GMT
Such an odd press release. This may be the UK professional premier - but it's simply not true to say that it's "never before seen in the UK" - the Royal Academy of Music musical theatre course did it as one of their end of year shows in 2014 (with choreography by Drew McOnie) and there may have been amateur productions around the UK. And Jason Howland isn't really the composer of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical - he's the musical supervisor and did additional musical arrangements. I know that press release, and web copy, is all about getting bums on seats - but factually accuracy wouldn't go amiss. Its crazy. Everyones up to it at the moment. Blame it on the era of 'Fake News' I guess. The press release for 'The Band' claimed it was the fastest selling show in musical theatre history or something overtly bold like that. Shameless. |
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Post by princeton on Aug 31, 2017 14:27:56 GMT
I guess in a world where the National Theatre site proclaims that "Tracie Bennett, Janie Dee and Imelda Staunton play the magnificent Follies" we have to just accept that accuracy and theatre websites don't go hand in hand!!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 31, 2017 15:13:09 GMT
I guess in a world where the National Theatre site proclaims that "Tracie Bennett, Janie Dee and Imelda Staunton play the magnificent Follies" we have to just accept that accuracy and theatre websites don't go hand in hand!! There's nothing wrong with that one. I doubt there are many who would be expecting the Ziegfeld Follies (who's name isn't mentioned anyway). |
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Post by theatreian on Aug 31, 2017 16:03:23 GMT
Here's a clip of the amazing Louise Dearman singing Astonishing from Little Women. Its from her last album but this was recorded when she was Josh Groban's guest on his tour. Its not my clip and the sound quality dips a bit but stick with it
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Aug 31, 2017 16:55:06 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Aug 31, 2017 17:39:45 GMT
BurlyBeaR thanks for posting the artwork. Initially on seeing it I was quite confused, feeling it looked quite dated and restrictive, then realised I was confusing Little Women for Little Voice in my head!
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Post by ali973 on Aug 31, 2017 17:43:25 GMT
Is this the "Astonishing" version or the other one written by the British composer? I recall there was a newer version written by a Brit that was workshopped a few years ago.
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Post by alison on Aug 31, 2017 19:55:40 GMT
If it's Jason Howland it's the Astonishing version, and I'm sorely tempted. Debating over whether I can justify a day trip to Manchester during the school term.
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Post by orchestrator on Aug 31, 2017 20:26:09 GMT
This may be the UK professional premier - but it's simply not true to say that it's "never before seen in the UK" - the Royal Academy of Music musical theatre course did it as one of their end of year shows in 2014 (with choreography by Drew McOnie) and there may have been amateur productions around the UK. It was done at RADA about 10 years ago. |
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Post by princeton on Aug 31, 2017 20:59:01 GMT
So quite some distance from being never seen in the UK! There's nothing wrong with that one. I doubt there are many who would be expecting the Ziegfeld Follies (who's name isn't mentioned anyway). Wrong thread I know so apologies - but surely the Follies are the annual shows produced by Weismann not the 'girls' who appeared in them - therefore Tracie Bennett, Janie Dee and Imelda Staunton can't actually "play the magnificent Follies" they can play the Weismann girls or the Follies girls or the stars of the Follies but not the Follies themselves. Splitting hairs perhaps - but increasingly theatre web copy seems to be written by people who don't really bother with facts - or understanding the piece they are writing about. Now back to Little Women...... |
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Post by westendcub on Sept 1, 2017 16:29:02 GMT
I saw this year at Bridewell theatre!!
Lovely little musical!!
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Post by lena01 on Sept 2, 2017 8:58:51 GMT
Little Women is a novel by American author Louisa May Alcott, which was originally published in two volumes in 1868 and 1869. Alcott wrote the books rapidly over several months at the request of her publisher.
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Post by showgirl on Oct 23, 2017 20:17:38 GMT
Manchester members, a question please: I keep hearing/reading good stuff about this venue, but the website doesn't seem to give any travel details unless I've missed them. I know it's in the Ancoats area; presumably it's accessible by bus/tram/train, or at least one of those?
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Post by stevej678 on Oct 23, 2017 21:38:24 GMT
Manchester members, a question please: I keep hearing/reading good stuff about this venue, but the website doesn't seem to give any travel details unless I've missed them. I know it's in the Ancoats area; presumably it's accessible by bus/tram/train, or at least one of those? Holt Town on the Metrolink is just a minute or two's walk away. It's walkable from Piccadilly too in around 15 minutes or so. |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Oct 23, 2017 21:51:03 GMT
Hi showgirl yes it’s one stop on the tram from Piccadilly station then a 5 minute walk. I know you’re a keen walker but I don’t think I’d recommend walking it from Piccadilly at night, it would probs be ok in the afternoon though. It’s not that it’s a bad area, it’s just in a bit of an odd place. Not much around it. If you decide go and would like more specific info just give me a shout. |
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Post by meso77 on Oct 23, 2017 22:48:48 GMT
New Islington tram stop is also a couple of minutes walk away. I usually just walk from Victoria takes about 25-30 mins.
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Post by showgirl on Oct 24, 2017 3:42:42 GMT
Thank you all for the info and apols for going slightly off-topic. And BurlyBear, thank you for the warning, though I'd book a matinee. In my student days I used to walk all round Manchester and Salford, including Hulme (which I think was regarded as a bit dodgy at the time), but never to/through this area and everything will have changed so much anyway, so I'm grateful to you and everyone else for all the local gen.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Nov 9, 2017 18:06:11 GMT
Anyone going?
I’ve booked for next week. I’ve never read the book or seen the film so no idea what it’s about. Is it really sad?
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Post by stevej678 on Nov 9, 2017 18:22:26 GMT
Anyone going? I’ve booked for next week. I’ve never read the book or seen the film so no idea what it’s about. Is it really sad? Going on Saturday 18th. Looking forward to the announcement about the first three in-house productions for 2018 next week! |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Nov 9, 2017 19:05:11 GMT
Anyone going? I’ve booked for next week. I’ve never read the book or seen the film so no idea what it’s about. Is it really sad? Going on Saturday 18th. Looking forward to the announcement about the first three in-house productions for 2018 next week! Their planned production of The Station Master was dropped from this years programme in favour of Pippin. I wonder if that’s back in for next year? |
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Post by justafan on Nov 10, 2017 0:48:22 GMT
I was at the first Preview tonight and thought it was excellent - beautifully sung by an impressive cast. For a first preview I thought it was faultless - the production fitted perfectly into the intimate space. I reckon it has ‘transfer’ written all over it.
No idea of Cast as I didn’t get a programme
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Post by showgirl on Nov 10, 2017 5:35:01 GMT
Going Sat 25 - no choice re date as it had to be when OH and I were making a flying (well, courtesy of Virgin Trains) trip to Manchester. Looking forward to a new show AND a new venue!
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Post by hulmeman on Nov 10, 2017 11:25:21 GMT
Manchester meet up anyone?  ? |
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