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Post by Deleted on Jul 19, 2016 17:30:07 GMT
In light of the current Elphaba crisis in London, I don't understand why both Nessa covers are also Elphaba covers. This may cause trouble. And I don't know how they're going to get an emergency cover to come in if they're halfway around the globe.
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Post by welsh_tenor on Jul 19, 2016 18:04:47 GMT
In light of the current Elphaba crisis in London, I don't understand why both Nessa covers are also Elphaba covers. This may cause trouble. And I don't know how they're going to get an emergency cover to come in if they're halfway around the globe. Because Jackie Hughes is a machine! But yes seriously it must have been a consideration especially as both of the u/s were previously absent on the original tour which is why Maz Coyne & Natalie McQueen made emergency trips to Salford at the end of the run as there were no Nessa or Elphie covers available! |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 19, 2016 18:17:49 GMT
In light of the current Elphaba crisis in London, I don't understand why both Nessa covers are also Elphaba covers. This may cause trouble. And I don't know how they're going to get an emergency cover to come in if they're halfway around the globe. Because Jackie Hughes is a machine! But yes seriously it must have been a consideration especially as both of the u/s were previously absent on the original tour which is why Maz Coyne & Natalie McQueen made emergency trips to Salford at the end of the run as there were no Nessa or Elphie covers available! Exactly. I think it would have been wise to have one Elphaba cover and one Glinda cover understudy Nessa. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 20, 2016 18:27:38 GMT
I can't believe it's opening night and they have only announced 4 venues so far! Don't tours normally plan ahead much longer? What could be the reason for this. Are they just being secretive or is there another reason? Do venues have to pay for the tour to come there or is it the other way around?
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Post by welsh_tenor on Jul 20, 2016 19:06:28 GMT
I can't believe the lack of actual media opportunities they've taken on social media - 1 behind the scenes video of the photo shoot and six less than 10 second messages from the leads?!
The producers need to seriously consider their social media strategy and have a word with their marketing agency!
I guess in terms of venues they are going up to March already so guess we'll have some more in the next month or so?! It's not unusual though I think the first tour did the same and only announced the first few then we had a flurry after that....
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Post by Michael on Jul 20, 2016 19:10:08 GMT
Anyone going in the next few days?
It's still two weeks for me.
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Post by welsh_tenor on Jul 20, 2016 19:11:55 GMT
Anyone going in the next few days? It's still two weeks for me. End of this venue, last three shows for me! |
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Post by Michael on Jul 20, 2016 19:19:38 GMT
So you want me to report back, right?
Wonder if it'll be the same production as the last UK tour (e.g. set) or if they've changed anything.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 20, 2016 19:24:34 GMT
I can't believe the lack of actual media opportunities they've taken on social media - 1 behind the scenes video of the photo shoot and six less than 10 second messages from the leads?! The producers need to seriously consider their social media strategy and have a word with their marketing agency! I guess in terms of venues they are going up to March already so guess we'll have some more in the next month or so?! It's not unusual though I think the first tour did the same and only announced the first few then we had a flurry after that.... Agreed! For months it seemed like they didn't even want to acknowledge that the tour was happening. They made no attempts whatsoever to promote it. Their Twitter feed has never been very active. In contrast, the Broadway production's Twitter often gives people a like, retweet and reply. I'm hoping the flurry starts soon. I need some European stops. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 20, 2016 19:27:06 GMT
So you want me to report back, right? Wonder if it'll be the same production as the last UK tour (e.g. set) or if they've changed anything. Please do report back. I'd like to know if there aremany differences with the London production. |
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Post by welsh_tenor on Jul 20, 2016 19:35:22 GMT
So you want me to report back, right? Wonder if it'll be the same production as the last UK tour (e.g. set) or if they've changed anything. Me too please, plenty of reports! Guessing it's the same tour so we'll have flying monkeys to start NGD etc... How many shows you catching while you're over?! |
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Post by Michael on Jul 20, 2016 19:47:41 GMT
How many shows you catching while you're over?! All three weekend shows of course  Haven't seen Wicked in ages. |
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Post by shady23 on Jul 20, 2016 22:27:56 GMT
Agree with posts re the tour. Even though Bradford had announced tickets were going on sale I was worried it may be a scam as Wicked themselves had said nothing and the Bradford Theatres Twitter doesn't look very official.
I was there tonight. Standard tour set as far as I noticed with monkeys entering again via the orchestra pit.
Some differences in the score, more trumpets and guitar in places and a few little mistakes on stage here and there but these can be easily ironed out ( the production team were avidly watching in the boxes).
A likable cast! I was a big fan of Jacqui from the last tour and she is pretty much the same but more polished, held back a little in No Good Deed but not in all the others. If this was a flat out tour like the last one I would have real worries re her doing damage to her vocal chords if she was doing that for eight shows a week.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 20, 2016 22:34:28 GMT
Agree with posts re the tour. Even though Bradford had announced tickets were going on sale I was worried it may be a scam as Wicked themselves had said nothing and the Bradford Theatres Twitter doesn't look very official. I was there tonight. Standard tour set as far as I noticed with monkeys entering again via the orchestra pit. Some differences in the score, more trumpets and guitar in places and a few little mistakes here and there but these can be easily ironed out. A likable cast! I was a big fan of Jacqui from the last tour abd she us pretty much the same but more polished, held back a little in No Good Deed but not in all the others. If this was a flat out tour like the last one I would have real worries re her doing damage to her vocal chords if she was doing that for eight shows a week. How was Carly? And how do they do Elphaba's entrance after being 'melted'? Is there a trap door in the right spot in that theatre? Someone told me they have another solution for theatres that don't have a trap door in the right spot for that scene. |
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Post by shady23 on Jul 20, 2016 22:34:42 GMT
Bradley is a great Fiyero and a very beautiful man. Great acting and great singing, rare for Fiyero's I know...
I liked Carly as Glinda. She plays her young which is far more believable in the school scenes as Fiyero to her as like a little crush. Nice voice. Some parts of her portrayal reminded me of Dianne Pilkington, who is unbeatable in my eyes.
Boq and Nessa were fine but can't think of any stand out moments how they differ or not. Those parts just are... If you know what I mean.
Kim Ismay is also a perfect casting as Morrible.
Jodie said at stage door her Elphaba dates would be announced soon, I also was reminded why I try to avoid stage door at Wicked these days. The Super Fans are just so needy and annoying!
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Post by shady23 on Jul 20, 2016 22:36:04 GMT
Entrance was same as the tour. The fake trapdoor and hiding behind the well.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 20, 2016 22:37:14 GMT
Entrance was same as the tour. The fake trapdoor and hiding behind the well. Oh okay, so that works in every theatre? |
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Post by shady23 on Jul 20, 2016 22:38:16 GMT
It just wheels on the side, it's not a real trapdoor, just a door lifts up suggesting it is.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 20, 2016 22:39:35 GMT
It just wheels on the side, it's not a real trapdoor, just a door lifts up suggesting it is. Oh, cool. Thanks  |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 21, 2016 15:45:29 GMT
First audio!
***I hope this is allowed. If not, I'll delete if requested***
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Post by welsh_tenor on Jul 21, 2016 16:21:24 GMT
Remaining firmly in my top 3 Elphies with a belt like that!
Fantastic and I just know it's even better live!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 21, 2016 16:31:37 GMT
Remaining firmly in my top 3 Elphies with a belt like that! Fantastic and I just know it's even better live! Not in my top 3, but definitely one of my favourites. She deserves to be the lead, and I just pray the tour comes to my country so I can see her, and hopefully her belting will revive the entire theatre industry here  |
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Post by shady23 on Jul 21, 2016 16:47:06 GMT
She sounded sublime lady night. Incredible voice. So pleased she has been made lead.
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Post by musicallady on Jul 21, 2016 20:04:47 GMT
What a voice she has. She deserved the lead. Just gutted I can't get to Bradford. 😢
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Post by Deleted on Jul 22, 2016 14:40:35 GMT
What a voice she has. She deserved the lead. Just gutted I can't get to Bradford. 😢 Same here. I just hope the tour makes some European stops and comes to a city near me. |
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Haven't seen Wicked in ages.
