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Post by Deleted on Feb 9, 2018 13:12:12 GMT
It works jek thanks for sharing! All of the movement/puppetry team are brilliant and fascinating artist. I'm curious how much has had to be rebuilt for the new staging- I know that there's no under-stage space there so anything that came up in London now has to slide on. Whether that meant a total rebuild or not I don't know. Likewise I'm curious at any costume tweaks (particularly for Joe, given obviously it'll be entirely new costumes). |
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Post by Mark on Feb 11, 2018 22:06:19 GMT
Seems to be struggling sales wise in NYC - its been put on TDF. Surprising considering it was such a hot ticket at the National. I think maybe it is a factor (especially with the early performances) that they need to be bought together and seen pretty much consecutively rather than the opportunity to buy single tickets.
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Post by callum on Feb 12, 2018 0:48:53 GMT
Nathan Lane v funny on Colbert.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 12, 2018 8:11:24 GMT
Seems to be struggling sales wise in NYC - its been put on TDF. Surprising considering it was such a hot ticket at the National. I think maybe it is a factor (especially with the early performances) that they need to be bought together and seen pretty much consecutively rather than the opportunity to buy single tickets. I think you're right- I also think they may have over-estimated themselves with the size of the house (I know other factors- set size and availability will have gone into it, but I think its a barn of a place for a play to fill) It's a tough sell of a play- tourist crowds aren't going to commit/take a gamble on it, so you're relying on a core audience of theatre goers and people who want to see the cast to go and again it's a big commitment time and money wise. I think it will pick up once reviews are in, but it's a shame after the instant sell out (well close to) at the NT |
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Post by Mark on Feb 12, 2018 9:57:29 GMT
I think you're right- I also think they may have over-estimated themselves with the size of the house (I know other factors- set size and availability will have gone into it, but I think its a barn of a place for a play to fill) It's a tough sell of a play- tourist crowds aren't going to commit/take a gamble on it, so you're relying on a core audience of theatre goers and people who want to see the cast to go and again it's a big commitment time and money wise. I think it will pick up once reviews are in, but it's a shame after the instant sell out (well close to) at the NT Yes totally, the Neil Simon I've only been to once to see Catch Me If You Can and was sat in the rear half of the mezzanine. It was akin to sitting at the rear of the Apollo Vic so I can't imagine how distant it will feel for a play. I think it will definitely sell once it is all ticking, those early performances though won't attract anyone who's not local as they are quite odd dates to be sold together |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 12, 2018 10:00:54 GMT
I think you're right- I also think they may have over-estimated themselves with the size of the house (I know other factors- set size and availability will have gone into it, but I think its a barn of a place for a play to fill) It's a tough sell of a play- tourist crowds aren't going to commit/take a gamble on it, so you're relying on a core audience of theatre goers and people who want to see the cast to go and again it's a big commitment time and money wise. I think it will pick up once reviews are in, but it's a shame after the instant sell out (well close to) at the NT Yes totally, the Neil Simon I've only been to once to see Catch Me If You Can and was sat in the rear half of the mezzanine. It was akin to sitting at the rear of the Apollo Vic so I can't imagine how distant it will feel for a play. I think it will definitely sell once it is all ticking, those early performances though won't attract anyone who's not local as they are quite odd dates to be sold together yeah I think the fact they haven't/can't do the doubles from the start is going to hit those early ones. As will the fact as you say, you can't pick and choose dates. Some people would want to see part 1 on one weekend say and part 2 another, but they can't do that here. I think reviews will bump it up a bit, but honestly it's never been exactly an easy sell 'Hey 7.5 hours of politics and AIDS yeah? yeah?' (I mean we know it's wonderful when you get in there but on paper that's a hard sell!) |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 20, 2018 16:52:02 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Feb 23, 2018 21:03:58 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Feb 24, 2018 12:41:35 GMT
Was looking online at the buzz of the show and found a very funny video where they are singing happy birthday to Susan and she is in shock and everyone looks very confused. I just love Denise Goughs reaction, also very happy there first preview went well but if Follies can return to th national please can Angkes come back too.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 24, 2018 15:34:06 GMT
Was looking online at the buzz of the show and found a very funny video where they are singing happy birthday to Susan and she is in shock and everyone looks very confused. I just love Denise Goughs reaction, also very happy there first preview went well but if Follies can return to th national please can Angkes come back too. /video/1 haha yeah that video made me laugh! Look I say just make it the new War Horse, we'll bring it back every few years and everyone can bitch about how the NT is going to hell in a handbasket. But those of us who go will have a marvelous time. |
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Post by theatremadness on Mar 1, 2018 19:45:07 GMT
I've seen online that apparently there are costumes that have been changed.....I forgot to pay enough attention to them in London so can't really see the difference!! Bit of a mundane question, perhaps, but do you know what they are? And hazard a guess as to why? |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 1, 2018 20:21:23 GMT
I've seen online that apparently there are costumes that have been changed.....I forgot to pay enough attention to them in London so can't really see the difference!! Bit of a mundane question, perhaps, but do you know what they are? And hazard a guess as to why? I can indeed, I even tweeted about it (I’m nerdy about costumes haha) From what I can tell from the Perestroika curtain call pictures Louis’ outfit is slightly changed for the end of the play- different coat, jumper, he’s got his glasses on. Likewise Belize has slightly different outfit as does Hannah. All really minor ones. Big difference is (predictably) Lee Pace whose Joe outfit at the end is entirely different (and presumably across the board quite different) So for Joe obviously having a new actor meant costume tweaks. And they all got a fair bit of say in it- so for example Andrew Garfield didn’t like his original “f*** You I’m a Prophet” outfit so he picked other ones from a selection (his understudy actually ended up with the original- in part through fluke of saying he liked x y and z pieces) As for why, partly practicality maybe- some of the costumes were no doubt a bit worn out by the end. Some of the actors probably also requested some changes- for comfort quick changes etc And some of the creative team may have never liked them! (Sorry that’s long, I’m nerdy about costume) |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 2, 2018 17:28:11 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Mar 2, 2018 18:33:45 GMT
All I took away from that interview was that I had a chance with Lee Pace and his knee-tremblingly lovely eyebrows.  |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 2, 2018 18:52:39 GMT
All I took away from that interview was that I had a chance with Lee Pace and his knee-tremblingly lovely eyebrows. Holding his Cock.   To quote Mother-Garside "What he and his Cock get up to is nobody's business" (In case anyone wonders where I get it) |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 12, 2018 20:14:48 GMT
Three Joes spotted in the wild last night (all fully clothed before anyone asks... Speaking of Joe, there's a nice little charity fundraiser going on via one of Lee Pace's fan sites, collecting for BCEFA for opening/his Birthday, which is quite sweet. donate.broadwaycares.org/team/160965( BurlyBeaR charity links are allowed right? if not sorry and delete) |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 20, 2018 21:30:35 GMT
Have started watching an interview on youtube with Denise called actors aloud, which is interesting it she mentioned next year She will be doing a classic play where she will be alternating a character with a man. Sounds very exciting and hopefully it will be in London, am already looking forward to it a lot.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 23, 2018 4:27:11 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Mar 23, 2018 11:13:45 GMT
It's like they delved into my night time thoughts . . .  |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 23, 2018 13:02:46 GMT
TAG YOUR PORN KIDS.
Ahem. And likewise, James McArdle and a stack of books, that's the stuff of dreams right there...
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Post by Deleted on Mar 25, 2018 16:23:45 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Mar 25, 2018 19:54:41 GMT
And Part 2...http://blessyoumorelife.blogspot.co.uk/2018/03/more-life.html Some very cool pictures of the 'neon carpet' on the Angels Twitter twitter.com/angelsbway |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 25, 2018 20:01:31 GMT
And Part 2...http://blessyoumorelife.blogspot.co.uk/2018/03/more-life.html Some very cool pictures of the 'neon carpet' on the Angels Twitter twitter.com/angelsbwayI love seeing that playbill with the yellow banner over the beautiful AiA art. Iconic. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 25, 2018 20:05:37 GMT
And Part 2...http://blessyoumorelife.blogspot.co.uk/2018/03/more-life.html Some very cool pictures of the 'neon carpet' on the Angels Twitter twitter.com/angelsbwayI love seeing that playbill with the yellow banner over the beautiful AiA art. Iconic. I know so cool! I'm so mad they'll be using Black and White ones probably by the time I get there! |
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