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Post by Deleted on Jul 28, 2016 23:40:31 GMT
I saw this last night and am actually quite disappointed. Perhaps it's because it is still only week 1 or I was just feeling super critical but I found the whole production quite sloppy. There were clear timing issues between the band (who just lacked energy in my opinion) and the cast as well as late entrances. I think Jackie has a phenomenal voice and the score suits her voice really well (quite rare for an actress playing Elphaba in my experience) but that was it I'm afraid. I found her portrayal of Elphaba almost non-existent and didn't come anywhere near matching her vocals. I wasn't convinced by Carly's Glinda at the beginning but she definitely warmed up into the role and won me over. She will be brilliant once she's had a few more performances under her belt. Kim Ismay is a real find in the role of Madame Morrible and has to rank as one of the best I've seen, bringing some real ferocity to the character and a really unique portrayal. I'll be interested to hear how anyone else finds it - I wish I could see it again later on in the run in Bradford to see how different it would be but alas I can not  Hey Jordan! I was curious, what did you think of the other lead cast members (Bradley, Emily, Iddon, Steven, etc...  |
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Post by romeo94 on Jul 29, 2016 12:23:39 GMT
Hey Jordan! I was curious, what did you think of the other lead cast members (Bradley, Emily, Iddon, Steven, etc... I thought Bradley was well cast as Fiyero, he fits the role of the heartthrob very well and has a strong voice. However, I found him slightly wooden in places and there was a lack of chemistry between him and both witches. I was surprised to discover that Emily isn't understudying Glinda - I couldn't help but feel she would fit the part well. I thought she lacked a level of feistiness and vigour. I have to say that her and Iddon's chemistry was very cute and I totally bought their 'love' story. Iddon struggled quite a bit in 'March of the Witch Hunters' but I'm sure that has been sorted out. Emily's 'Wicked Witch of the East' was hugely underwhelming, as the climax of Nessa's story I felt it was underplayed and Emily held back far too much. For example, not enough was made out of her suddenly being able to stand for the first time or her realisation that Boq is in love with Glinda. I thought Steven was pretty average as both Dillamond and the Wizard, his 'Wonderful' was very good however. |
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Post by Carly on Jul 29, 2016 13:12:50 GMT
I went last night and loved it. I don't have much to compare it to as some of you on here might, as I've only seen it once before with Rachel Tucker & Louise Dearman and that was 6 years ago now so it's hard to properly compare, but I'd say I definitely enjoyed yesterday as much, if not more than the West End show.
Jacqueline Hughes has an amazingly powerful voice and I was really impressed with her performance, as I was with Carly Anderson. She made a charming and funny Glinda and I felt like she put in a lot of emotion.
Bradley was great as Fiyero, he has a strong voice and fit the part well.
I don't think I could really find a thing to complain about if I tried, I thought the whole cast were brilliant.
I'd be tempted to go again if it wasn't as expensive.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 29, 2016 19:32:43 GMT
Has Jackie been riffing a lot? I was curious to see if she would be keeping the riffs as a regular thing now, she is certainly capable!
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Post by welsh_tenor on Jul 30, 2016 18:55:08 GMT
West End Understudies have tweeted and Natasha Ferguson is on tonight for Elphaba!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 30, 2016 19:10:33 GMT
West End Understudies have tweeted and Natasha Ferguson is on tonight for Elphaba! I wonder why Jodie isn't going on. |
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Post by Michael on Jul 30, 2016 19:15:11 GMT
West End Understudies have tweeted and Natasha Ferguson is on tonight for Elphaba! I wonder why Jodie isn't going on. Could she be on standby in London? Edit: Really odd. Whenever I read Jodie in this thread, my brain thinks it's Jacobs, and not Steele. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 30, 2016 19:25:41 GMT
I wonder why Jodie isn't going on. Could she be on standby in London? Edit: Really odd. Whenever I read Jodie in this thread, my brain thinks it's Jacobs, and not Steele. I suppose that's possible. I really hope she gets to go on soon so I can listen to an audio of her singing Defying Gravity |
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Post by welsh_tenor on Jul 31, 2016 10:01:06 GMT
Jackie Hughes has tweeted and Natasha Ferguson will be Elphaba today too!
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Post by Michael on Jul 31, 2016 10:07:39 GMT
Jackie Hughes has tweeted and Natasha Ferguson will be Elphaba today too! One weekend too early |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 31, 2016 12:28:41 GMT
I really want to hear an audio of Jodie as Elphaba! I hope she gets to go on soon.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 2, 2016 9:06:44 GMT
Bradley Jayden Dancing Through Life audio is on youtube! And he sounds amazing. Definitely one of the best Fiyeros vocally, if not THE best.
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Post by shady23 on Aug 2, 2016 17:53:32 GMT
He really is very good ( and not bad to look at either!)
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Post by tommy123 on Aug 2, 2016 18:00:31 GMT
Is Jackie back tonight?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 2, 2016 18:12:07 GMT
Jackie is back tonight |
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Post by shady23 on Aug 2, 2016 19:37:16 GMT
I am having withdrawal symptoms and am craving another trip to Bradford (not often I say that.....)
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Post by Deleted on Aug 3, 2016 16:14:33 GMT
Natasha Ferguson is on as Elphaba for both shows today (3rd August, 2016). Jackie is unable to go on due to food poisoning. Not sure why Jodie isn't on again!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 3, 2016 18:12:44 GMT
Natasha Ferguson is on as Elphaba for both shows today (3rd August, 2016). Jackie is unable to go on due to food poisoning. Not sure why Jodie isn't on again! I have kind of a double feeling about that. On the one hand this could mean someone finally records Natasha as Elphaba. But on the other hand I think Jodie will be a fantastic Elphie, so I hope she gets to go on soon as well. |
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Post by Michael on Aug 3, 2016 18:23:14 GMT
I do hope that Natasha will still be on on Friday. And preferably for both shows on Saturday as well  |
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Post by shady23 on Aug 3, 2016 18:32:57 GMT
Jodie must be ready to go on or else why would she have gone down to London when we were short of green girls? It all seems very strange to me!
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Post by talkstageytome on Aug 4, 2016 0:11:17 GMT
Hmm, very true. Good job Natasha is fabulous, or at least I thought so when I saw her as Elphaba in the last tour. Audiences won't be in the least bit disappointed.
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Post by HereForTheatre on Aug 4, 2016 9:54:48 GMT
Jodie is on today
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Post by Michael on Aug 4, 2016 10:00:24 GMT
Fingers crossed for tomorrow |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 4, 2016 10:19:00 GMT
Is she confirmed to be going on as Elphaba, all that has been said so far is she is having her cover run today, as well as the other understudies.
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Post by welsh_tenor on Aug 4, 2016 12:11:37 GMT
Well at least if Jodie gets a cover run today she could go on tonight if needed!
Also probably explains why Natasha has been on if Jodie was "signed off" in the role yet!
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