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Motown
Mar 8, 2016 1:15:25 GMT
Post by theatremole on Mar 8, 2016 1:15:25 GMT
I think you need your eyes testing danieljohnson14, those photos are not against a screen...
There's a backlit cyc with set in front of it (see the wire cables holding up the houses and the panels behind the Jackson 5? That's not projection, that's physical pieces of scenery). There are automated LED walls & posts but not in those photos.
Also, just for the record - LED, projection & video generally cost a lot more than physical pieces of scenery.
I saw the open dress with my wife and didn't make it to the second half. My wife stayed (we have an agreement) and enjoyed herself but wouldn't have paid for a ticket. The show isn't for 'regular theatregoers' and it doesn't matter what the critics say, it's going to have a good run. I do miss Memphis though.
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Motown
Mar 8, 2016 1:33:34 GMT
Post by Phantom of London on Mar 8, 2016 1:33:34 GMT
Think this one is critic proof, as it appeals to people who wouldn't normally go to the theatre and when they buy tier tickets at a exhubant price, they would be clueless they're being ripped off.
For the record I don't think the original Broadway production did recoup, it couldn't be far off though. Something to do with a big wage bill.
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Motown
Mar 8, 2016 1:36:39 GMT
Post by Deleted on Mar 8, 2016 1:36:39 GMT
Think this one is critic proof, as it appeals to people who wouldn't normally go to the theatre and when they buy tier tickets at a exhubant price, they would be clueless they're being ripped off. For the record I don't think the original Broadway production did recoup, it couldn't be far off though. Something to do with a big wage bill. Not forgetting though, it is going back to Broadway, most likely with the tour set, to get even more money this Summer haha!
I must admit though, I do like the design of the logo for this, the whole black and gold design. 
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Motown
Mar 8, 2016 11:47:53 GMT
Post by Phantom of London on Mar 8, 2016 11:47:53 GMT
This will make loads of money on tour and going back to Broadway.
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Motown
Mar 8, 2016 18:41:05 GMT
Post by HereForTheatre on Mar 8, 2016 18:41:05 GMT
They are doing something rather interesting with this tonight, they are live streaming the opening night. Interviewing all the celeb attendee's on the red carpet and such. link
I quite like it and maybe other shows should do it, it creates a bit of buzz and excitement. |
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Post by Seriously on Mar 8, 2016 22:42:22 GMT
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Motown
Mar 8, 2016 23:24:44 GMT
Post by Deleted on Mar 8, 2016 23:24:44 GMT
So no surprises there that it is getting not so positive reviews.
Also, I kinda guessed lip synching was a given considering the amount of incredible singers they are attempting to portray.
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Post by lonlad on Mar 9, 2016 0:14:34 GMT
God this was dreadful ! At least in NY it looked reasonably spiffy but the whole production here is so sh*tty-looking and the cast with one or two exceptions wouldn't dignify a bus and truck tour Stateside. But some will surely love it and the woman to my left was bursting with excitement before a single note had been sung. Lucky her.
The Diana Ross is nauseating.
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Motown
Mar 9, 2016 0:21:59 GMT
Post by Deleted on Mar 9, 2016 0:21:59 GMT
Well it is limited availability for a lot of shows for at least the next month or so according to the website... but then so was Viva Forever.  |
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Motown
Mar 9, 2016 0:40:53 GMT
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Post by talkstageytome on Mar 9, 2016 0:40:53 GMT
4 stars from Mark Shenton at The Stage. Very different to the majority of other reviews so far.
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Post by lonlad on Mar 9, 2016 0:42:50 GMT
No surprise there
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Motown
Mar 9, 2016 0:54:06 GMT
Post by Phantom of London on Mar 9, 2016 0:54:06 GMT
Doesn't the Daily Telegraph love anything jukebox from 5 stars for the Commitments or Sunny Afternoon to 4 stars for this.
How can Dominic Cavendish say this is better than Kinky Boots? Words fail me.
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Motown
Mar 9, 2016 5:05:46 GMT
Post by showgirl on Mar 9, 2016 5:05:46 GMT
4 Stars from Libby Purves (Theatrecat)...
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Post by raiseitup on Mar 9, 2016 9:59:42 GMT
Hasn't the show, or at least its opening night, been officially supported by The Telegraph? Their logo was on the front page ad in the Standard yesterday...
No wonder its got 4 stars from them.
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Motown
Mar 23, 2016 21:18:32 GMT
Post by Deleted on Mar 23, 2016 21:18:32 GMT
They have finally released a trailer with the UK Cast...
... I ermmm, like the music and the costumes?
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Motown
Mar 24, 2016 5:34:07 GMT
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Post by mrbarnaby on Mar 24, 2016 5:34:07 GMT
Love the 'all expenses spared' staging- staring at an empty stage all night.
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May 19, 2016 22:11:27 GMT
Post by theatremadness on May 19, 2016 22:11:27 GMT
Baz reports that Obioma Ugoala will take over as Smokey Robinson from 4th July and that the show "has become a HUGE hit & is now booking Oct2017"
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Post by infofreako on May 19, 2016 22:18:38 GMT
I'd completely forgotten it was on
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Post by theatremadness on May 19, 2016 22:25:56 GMT
I'd completely forgotten it was on Yes I can't disagree with you but it seems the general public haven't forgotten at all! |
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Motown
May 19, 2016 23:14:46 GMT
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Post by Deleted on May 19, 2016 23:14:46 GMT
I'd completely forgotten it was on Much as you all poke fun And go on about the new cast of Wicked Or that your favourite musical only made it to the 6 month mark Or ripping the piss out of Bend It The cold fact and reality remains that Motown is amongst the highest grossing and best selling shows in the WE at the moment No offers Not on TKTS Thriller also gets a lot of flack 8 years that has been on EIGHT years Ask yourselves What sort of a WE are you all supporting ? |
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May 19, 2016 23:23:59 GMT
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Post by infofreako on May 19, 2016 23:23:59 GMT
I think there's a place for all the shows, it's just sad to see better shows story wise close as these types of shows run and run.
At the same time I see how key the tourist market is to the west end
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Post by Deleted on May 19, 2016 23:40:41 GMT
I think there's a place for all the shows, it's just sad to see better shows story wise close as these types of shows run and run. At the same time I see how key the tourist market is to the west end There is a place for McDonald's and KFC People love eating sh*t Hence half the world are obese |
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Motown
May 20, 2016 6:28:20 GMT
Post by BurlyBeaR on May 20, 2016 6:28:20 GMT
I got a very expensive looking bit of promo material for it in the post yesterday. Four gatefold pages in thick glossy card with loads of photos. Even the envelope was expensive looking. I think it came from Groupline.
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Post by Seriously on May 20, 2016 11:59:46 GMT
I'd completely forgotten it was on Ask yourselves What sort of a WE are you all supporting ? "Girl perfect, Girl perfect, Girl perfect, Girl perfect Stand Up, Stand Up, Stand Up, Stand Up, Stand Up Bend it, Bend it, Bend it, Bend it" Thankfully not this type! |
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Post by mrbarnaby on May 22, 2016 8:46:24 GMT
I don't imagine it's anyone on here 'supporting' it that's keeping this dross running..
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