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Post by Deleted on Feb 16, 2017 16:30:52 GMT
I really like the show and wouldn't want to see it close. If it does run whilst the tour is running too, I don't imagine we will get a Wimbledon date until much later on, once the London run ends. They won't have both running at the same time so close.
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Post by Jon on Feb 16, 2017 16:49:51 GMT
I really like the show and wouldn't want to see it close. If it does run whilst the tour is running too, I don't imagine we will get a Wimbledon date until much later on, once the London run ends. They won't have both running at the same time so close. Sunny Afternoon added the Wimbledon dates once it was confirmed that it was closing in the West End so it's feasible that they're waiting to see if it closing in the West End before they add it.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 16, 2017 18:40:00 GMT
Yes it seems plausible that it may extend to just before the beginning of the tour and then close
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Post by fionamac on Feb 17, 2017 9:11:09 GMT
Rachel tucker is making an announcement at 10 this morning. Could she have been cast in this?
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Post by liverpool54321 on Mar 5, 2017 13:22:20 GMT
After the last 2 weeks of Whistle in the Wind and The Wild Party decided we needed something a bit more mellow. Finally managed to get wheelchair space at short notice for a Saturday matinee after 2 years of trying. We had Box E to ourselves which was nice although it's a good size so easily takes 5 advertised. Despite most action taking place on left side of stage the visibility was good with only one scene where unable to see everyone involved.
As for the show, I really liked it. For various reasons I didn't enjoy Dreamgirls as it felt more like a concert than a musical. Despite this show being made up of well known songs it still felt like a musical, with a decent story line and a nice level of humour throughout.
Full cast aside from understudy for Cynthia. I would say it was 98% full. Surprised how old the audience was but then I remembered we are talking about songs from 40-50 years ago so will attract an audience in 60-70 age bracket. I sometimes forget we all grow older. Was at a charity dinner a few years ago and was chatting to a charming old lady. When it came to discussing music I expected a conversation around opera, Mozart etc. She went on to explain she was a massive Deep Purple fan and never missed a gig when on tour.
The audience clearly loved Beautiful with standing ovation at end. Not sure those in the stalls realised all the piano playing came from the orchestra, but as piano mime goes it was very realistic and clearly well rehearsed.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 7, 2017 5:55:41 GMT
Carole King visited the show last night and sang:
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Post by Mark on Mar 26, 2017 0:34:50 GMT
Seems to have quietly extended up to November 2017 now.
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Post by zak97 on May 23, 2017 13:01:21 GMT
Closing 5th August
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Post by Deleted on May 23, 2017 13:05:57 GMT
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Post by zak97 on May 23, 2017 13:07:02 GMT
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Post by jgblunners on May 23, 2017 13:10:11 GMT
So I'm guessing it'll be Groundhog Day vs Waitress battling it out to move in to the Aldwych at the end of the year?
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Post by Deleted on May 23, 2017 13:16:01 GMT
Oh how sad
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Post by Honoured Guest on May 23, 2017 13:17:34 GMT
Oh how sad Two and a half years! Then straight out on UK tour. In the context of today's other news, is this really so sad?
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Post by Deleted on May 23, 2017 13:24:55 GMT
Oh how sad Two and a half years! Then straight out on UK tour. In the context of today's other news, is this really so sad? I agree in that sense, I meant no harm!
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Post by AliceFearnFan2212 on May 23, 2017 13:25:12 GMT
Oh how sad Two and a half years! Then straight out on UK tour. In the context of today's other news, is this really so sad? This is sad news but in comparison to what happened last night, that was very sad! But this has nothing to do with that.
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Post by Deleted on May 23, 2017 13:36:33 GMT
Just to reiterate, I am not comparing it in any way shape or form to the events of last night.
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Post by Deleted on May 23, 2017 13:38:14 GMT
Oh how sad Two and a half years! Then straight out on UK tour. In the context of today's other news, is this really so sad?The two things aren't mutually exclusive. Both can be sad simultaneously, just one vastly more so than the other.
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Post by cheesy116 on May 23, 2017 13:41:02 GMT
Oh come on, yes last nights events are terrible and incredibly sad but please don't try compare the two. It is in no way relevant.
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Post by zak97 on May 23, 2017 13:42:03 GMT
I wonder if Lorna knew when she gave her last performance before maternity leave that it would (most probably) be her last.
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Post by stefy69 on May 23, 2017 14:05:45 GMT
Speaking personally I'd like to see a play go back into the Aldwych, always thought of it as more of a playhouse...
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Post by Deleted on May 23, 2017 14:10:45 GMT
Speaking personally I'd like to see a play go back into the Aldwych, always thought of it as more of a playhouse... It's ideal for some incoming shows, as it is a medium size, ideal real estate theatre. I don't really know what to expect to go in there. In my mind though, I think it may well be Waitress. And not for the Jessie Mueller connection, but I know Waitress has been lurking for about 6/8 months now.
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Post by daniel on May 23, 2017 14:16:24 GMT
I know that Waitress was looking at the Aldwych as a potential home. That said, most new shows look at multiple venues so that may mean nothing!
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Post by showtoones on May 23, 2017 14:40:46 GMT
What about "Everybody's Talking About Jamie" going into the Aldwych?
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Post by Deleted on May 23, 2017 15:04:02 GMT
What about "Everybody's Talking About Jamie" going into the Aldwych? Where it would promptly die a death as no-one has ever heard of it?
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Post by Deleted on May 23, 2017 15:19:11 GMT
Personally i think you could say the same for waitress
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Post by zak97 on May 23, 2017 15:21:48 GMT
Would be the perfect size for Finding Neverland, although the continuous 'it is coming' really is a 'it isn't coming', sadly.
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Post by zak97 on May 23, 2017 15:24:42 GMT
I'd love a short run of a play, and then maybe something like the Addams Family. Something niche, but with selling power. Any show that is good, not from Broadway and doesn't have to get be brand new, but could be a touring show with some added sparkle for London. It's a shame now that we immediately tend to think 'what musical could come from Broadway' when a London theatre becomes available.
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Post by Phantom of London on May 23, 2017 15:41:30 GMT
Would be an excellent fit for Waitress, which is excellent.
Probably a bit early fro Dear Evan Hansen and Come From Away.
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Post by stageyninja83 on May 23, 2017 16:10:28 GMT
Hoping for Groundhog Day or Strictly Ballroom!
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Post by showtoones on May 23, 2017 16:21:48 GMT
Personally i think you could say the same for waitress Waitress is such a weak show. Seeing Sara Barielles in it was great but it just shows how flawed the staging, choreography, etc are.
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