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Sept 20, 2016 14:25:23 GMT
Post by schuttep on Sept 20, 2016 14:25:23 GMT
Im 43 and stupid enough to remember the stuff from yesterday. I think its ageist to suggest this forgetting things is exclusively for the genuinely senior (said tongue firmly in cheek) I knew I was going to comment on something someone said, but... Oh yes - I'm seeing Motown next week, so if I remember I'll let you know what I thought!
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Post by easilypleased on Dec 31, 2016 23:16:15 GMT
Went to see this today, stalls third row. 6.5/10, I think. Plus points - cast try really hard, the band is good and the young Michael Jackson was great. But that is it. The core of the story is the affair between Berry Gordy and Diana Ross, and if there had been one more Ross number they would have had to rename it Diana Ross - The Musical. Plus there is way too much on the post Detroit period, and they even spend a few minutes on some very dubious performers from that era that I'd never heard of (Rick James? Teena Marie?) And as others have said, way too many great songs crammed in and probably even more left out (no Tracks of My Tears, Just my Imagination, Tears of a Clown, no Superstition - I could go on) but PLENTY of "Reach Out and Touch" (including a lame attempt to get someone in the audience to sing along with the Ross character. The guy they finally got was brave for sure, but he was truly excruciating), not Motown's finest hour IMHO, and even parts of Lady Sings the Blues.
Would you like to get up and dance? Forget it. Although this is rightfully banned during the actual performance I had thought we might get maybe a 15 minute medley at the end. Wrong! There's a 3 minute rendition of Sir Duke, then a bit more (can't recall what) then that is it - quite abrupt ending, I thought.
I am a massive Motown fan and I was so looking forward to it - but I was disappointed.
Actually make that 5/10.
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Motown
Jan 2, 2017 14:44:26 GMT
Post by Seriously on Jan 2, 2017 14:44:26 GMT
Im 43 and stupid enough to remember the stuff from yesterday. I think its ageist to suggest this forgetting things is exclusively for the genuinely senior (said tongue firmly in cheek) I knew I was going to comment on something someone said, but... Oh yes - I'm seeing Motown next week, so if I remember I'll let you know what I thought! 3 months later, I think we can presume you forgot. #Irony.
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Jan 4, 2017 9:18:47 GMT
Post by schuttep on Jan 4, 2017 9:18:47 GMT
Yup.
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Jan 18, 2017 17:50:10 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Jan 18, 2017 17:50:10 GMT
Seen on instagram that Vannessa Fisher is joining the cast from March so I presume new cast will be announced imminently?!
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Apr 3, 2017 12:24:04 GMT
Post by BurlyBeaR on Apr 3, 2017 12:24:04 GMT
This is our show of the month for April so click on Tickets in the main menu for special offers.
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Apr 3, 2017 16:46:21 GMT
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Post by daniel on Apr 3, 2017 16:46:21 GMT
Am I missing something, or is the "special offer" of no booking fee not just the exact same price as buying direct from the box office? 🤔
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Apr 3, 2017 20:05:48 GMT
Post by BurlyBeaR on Apr 3, 2017 20:05:48 GMT
Am I missing something, or is the "special offer" of no booking fee not just the exact same price as buying direct from the box office? 🤔 I said "special" not "better" smarty pants! Anyway support your fave forum and buy one from us. Go on go on go on go on go on go on!
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Apr 3, 2017 20:10:51 GMT
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Post by daniel on Apr 3, 2017 20:10:51 GMT
Am I missing something, or is the "special offer" of no booking fee not just the exact same price as buying direct from the box office? 🤔 I said "special" not "better" smarty pants! Anyway support your fave forum and buy one from us. Go on go on go on go on go on go on! If I wanted to watch Motown, pinky promise I'd buy a ticket from my fave forum. As it happens, I have no desire to watch Motown
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Post by Deleted on Apr 3, 2017 20:14:45 GMT
I keep forgetting this is running, not gonna lie.
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Jul 21, 2017 10:18:01 GMT
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Post by daniel on Jul 21, 2017 10:18:01 GMT
Extending to 5 January 2019...😳
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Jul 21, 2017 19:38:48 GMT
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Post by theatre on Jul 21, 2017 19:38:48 GMT
Oh dear... 😂
And there I was thinking someone somewhere would see sense and Memphis would return to us 😉😂
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Post by cheesy116 on Jul 21, 2017 20:06:36 GMT
Oh dear... 😂 And there I was thinking someone somewhere would see sense and Memphis would return to us 😉😂 I'm still bitter about Memphis closing for this 😂 Motown isn't bad, it is what it is and serves its purpose and the cast smash it. But when a show as fun and deep and as good as Memphis closes for it.... It will run and run and run unless a big show from Broadway wants the theatre I imagine.
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Post by Phantom of London on Jul 21, 2017 23:46:43 GMT
A proven case that not all theatregoers do have good taste or any taste at all.
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Jul 22, 2017 7:22:20 GMT
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Post by showbizkid on Jul 22, 2017 7:22:20 GMT
I've always said the problem with Memphis was its name. Mowtown is half the show but has a better brand!
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Jan 12, 2018 23:27:28 GMT
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Post by loureviews on Jan 12, 2018 23:27:28 GMT
I liked this but wouldn't rush to see it again: understudues on for Berry Gordy, Smokey Robinson and a lot of hard work from a talented supporting cast (especially Jay Perry as David Ruffin and Jermaine Jackson).
But the fictional story is flat and the snippets of songs make you long for less titles and more complete versions. When you get a full song, it's good.
Wigs and beards though are atrocious.
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Jan 13, 2018 0:28:23 GMT
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Post by musicalmarge on Jan 13, 2018 0:28:23 GMT
Is Memphis coming back?
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Post by Deleted on Jan 13, 2018 2:58:31 GMT
I don't know why, but I always forget this show is still running in London. It's just there.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 13, 2018 8:23:09 GMT
I don't know why, but I always forget this show is still running in London. It's just there. Same. Ugh, I just can't get over them closing Memphis because of this!
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Jan 13, 2018 9:09:56 GMT
Post by Deleted on Jan 13, 2018 9:09:56 GMT
What makes you ask that? I doubt it. I think with Dreamgirls and Motown in town, there probably isn't room for Memphis, musically. I'd love it if it did though, was great.
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Jan 13, 2018 9:20:18 GMT
Post by popcultureboy on Jan 13, 2018 9:20:18 GMT
Same. Ugh, I just can't get over them closing Memphis because of this! They closed Memphis because it wasn't making enough money to stay open. Not because of Motown.
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Jan 13, 2018 10:48:12 GMT
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Post by daniel on Jan 13, 2018 10:48:12 GMT
Memphis planned to tour but they shelved it because Beverley wasn't available. As far as I'm aware there are currently no plans for it to return, either to London or on tour.
Motown will be announcing its tour soon though.
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Jan 13, 2018 10:53:48 GMT
Post by Deleted on Jan 13, 2018 10:53:48 GMT
What makes you ask that? I doubt it. I think with Dreamgirls and Motown in town, there probably isn't room for Memphis, musically. I'd love it if it did though, was great. I'd rather Memphis come bsck personally, but I don't think its gonna happen. Which is a shame, as I doubt both of those shows will be running a year from now anyway, at least one of them will likely be closed by then I imagine.
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Jan 13, 2018 13:01:44 GMT
Post by Deleted on Jan 13, 2018 13:01:44 GMT
What makes you ask that? I doubt it. I think with Dreamgirls and Motown in town, there probably isn't room for Memphis, musically. I'd love it if it did though, was great. I'd rather Memphis come bsck personally, but I don't think its gonna happen. Which is a shame, as I doubt both of those shows will be running a year from now anyway, at least one of them will likely be closed by then I imagine. Yeah, not sure why, but I feel like Dreamgirls will have closed by the time the years out. Can feel it in me waters. Which would be a great shame as its a great show. I think out of the 3 Motown is the easiest sell given the (unfortunate) appeal of Jukeboxes in London/UK. Memphis is a really likeable show. I think alot of people would love it and return had they seen it but its getting people through the doors which seems to have been the issue.
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Jan 17, 2018 10:32:55 GMT
Post by Deleted on Jan 17, 2018 10:32:55 GMT
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Jan 17, 2018 11:24:36 GMT
Post by Deleted on Jan 17, 2018 11:24:36 GMT
Wonder if it will close in the West End once the tour begins ala Beautiful or as some are predicting, Kinky Boots?
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Jan 17, 2018 15:28:31 GMT
Post by candela on Jan 17, 2018 15:28:31 GMT
But that what happen with beautifull and it closed before even though it was extending and guys and dolls announce london closure while tour was on
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Mar 12, 2018 10:27:34 GMT
Post by stevejohnson678 on Mar 12, 2018 10:27:34 GMT
£60 standard top price and £72 premium for the tour at Manchester Opera House!
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Mar 12, 2018 10:36:24 GMT
Post by ensembleswings on Mar 12, 2018 10:36:24 GMT
£60 standard top price and £72 premium for the tour at Manchester Opera House! Same for Bristol Hippodrome, though they do drop to £50 and £62 during the week. Glad I'm not all that bothered about seeing the tour
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Mar 28, 2018 17:26:42 GMT
Post by iamamazing on Mar 28, 2018 17:26:42 GMT
I was thinking this could be a potential theatre for Waitress I can only dream btw love this show
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