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Post by robertb213 on Aug 18, 2019 22:00:26 GMT
I very much felt it was 'panto with a budget' when I saw it a year or so ago. Loved the Cave set, the carpet, and the inclusion of Proud Of Your Boy (lovely song), but overall I too was a bit disappointed.
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Post by mjr on Aug 18, 2019 22:07:08 GMT
I'm afraid I just never enjoyed this show. It didn't come with the sort of production value/spectacle that I would normally expect from a Disney adaptation.
A strange thought though to have a closing of a west end show but for the set to remain in situ for a while longer for the filming. Wondering who is going to be the Genie for the film? I am wondering whether they are going to fly James Monroe Iglehart over (if Hamilton allows him the time off).
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Post by latefortheoverture on Aug 18, 2019 23:02:58 GMT
This is 10000% a Disney panto, love it or hate it. The reason it's still doing so well on bway is down to the fact they don't get pantos over there, IMO.
Do not get me started on his 3 mates and that never-ending song. Speaking of never-ending; Arabian nights struggles with the same issue in the show, they don't know when to end!
Whilst sets and performers are great- the overall experience does feel like a panto, a shame as it could have been so much more.
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Post by musicalmarge on Aug 19, 2019 14:22:15 GMT
I think we can all safely say that we were all disappointed with Aladdin. It just didn’t match the grace, style and professional chic standard of Lion King, Mary Poppins or Beauty. It had good run and I saw it twice. Will it tour?
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Post by steve10086 on Aug 19, 2019 16:50:59 GMT
I think we can all safely say that we were all disappointed with Aladdin. Speak for yourself (and lots of others, no doubt) but “we can all...” is a bit presumptuous. |
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Post by ukpuppetboy on Aug 19, 2019 20:36:32 GMT
I liked "Aladdin" a lot more than "Lion King," in fact. Even without the monkey? |
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Post by fiyero on Aug 19, 2019 20:55:02 GMT
Aladdin is probably my least favourite Disney show which I've seen (Aladdin London, Mary Poppins London & Tour, Lion King London & Paris, Beauty and the Beast UK Productions tour & Paris.
That doesn't mean I'm not sad to see it go. The carpet is amazing, even now I know how they do it. It doesn't have the emotion for me of the other shows but is great fun. I'll be there on Saturday evening and I can't wait
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Post by steve10086 on Aug 19, 2019 21:22:46 GMT
I liked "Aladdin" a lot more than "Lion King," in fact. Oh god, yes! Totally!! |
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Post by anthony40 on Aug 19, 2019 21:26:28 GMT
I liked "Aladdin" a lot more than "Lion King," in fact. Oh god, yes! Totally!! Guess were gonna have to agree to disagree. |
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Post by steve10086 on Aug 19, 2019 21:51:15 GMT
Guess were gonna have to agree to disagree. You can agree to what you like, to be honest. |
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Post by shady23 on Aug 24, 2019 7:55:20 GMT
It's the last day today!
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Post by xanady on Aug 24, 2019 8:51:00 GMT
^....Armageddon?
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Post by ABr on Aug 24, 2019 9:01:33 GMT
Do you think the purple seats will stay? We're they added in just for Aladdin? I don't remember them being purple when going to see Miss Saigon .
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Post by Deleted on Aug 24, 2019 9:12:41 GMT
Do you think the purple seats will stay? We're they added in just for Aladdin? I don't remember them being purple when going to see Miss Saigon . Yep, they have been present since the refurb (pre-Miss Saigon). |
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Post by ABr on Aug 24, 2019 9:18:18 GMT
Do you think the purple seats will stay? We're they added in just for Aladdin? I don't remember them being purple when going to see Miss Saigon . Yep, they have been present since the refurb (pre-Miss Saigon). Haha I was clearly quite enamoured with front row Saigon that I didn't notice! |
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Post by partytentdown on Aug 25, 2019 10:22:00 GMT
Was anyone at the final show?
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Post by fiyero on Aug 26, 2019 12:29:48 GMT
Was anyone at the final show? I was. Great performance, very appreciative audience and great speach from Trevor (Genie) at the end (it's on Facebook if you look go it) |
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Post by westended on Aug 26, 2019 22:18:14 GMT
Filming started today
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Post by musicalmarge on Aug 27, 2019 9:23:30 GMT
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Post by westended on Aug 27, 2019 9:59:55 GMT
Aladdin the Musical is being professionally recorded for a film (I’m guessing to be released on Broadway HD maybe ?) |
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Post by ukpuppetboy on Aug 27, 2019 10:02:21 GMT
Does anyone need this in their life?
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Post by TallPaul on Aug 27, 2019 11:23:49 GMT
Does anyone need this in their life? Those earning a living from it, maybe? |
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Post by xanady on Aug 27, 2019 11:35:57 GMT
Great show and glad it’s being recorded...there are a lot of Aladdin fans out there who will be really pleased about this news.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 27, 2019 11:42:45 GMT
I wonder why they are filming this without an audience, as it closed three days ago.They usually would have one for BWW wouldn’t they? |
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Post by andrew on Aug 27, 2019 13:18:31 GMT
Do we know the cast? I'm secretly hoping for a different Aladdin.
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