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Post by Michael on May 20, 2016 9:53:18 GMT
Where does it say Ticketmaster? Please show me exactly where I accused you of being a "phishing or similar". I just said that the URL itself looks phony. A toplevel domain completely unrelated to the show or ticket agencies and a subdomain with underscores don't inspire much confidence. Sorry. Just seemed like you were suggesting I'd purposely posted a phoney link No worries, you (presumably) just posted the link you found somewhere (be it a tweet or an email). It's the form of the link that I challenge. The agency behind it (Ticketmaster) should have done it professionally and opted for a link along the lines of ticketmaster.co.uk/schoolofrock or schoolofrock.ticketmaster.co.uk. |
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Post by infofreako on May 20, 2016 9:56:04 GMT
Sorry. Just seemed like you were suggesting I'd purposely posted a phoney link No worries, you (presumably) just posted the link you found somewhere (be it a tweet or an email). It's the form of the link that I challenge. The agency behind it (Ticketmaster) should have done it professionally and opted for a link along the lines of ticketmaster.co.uk/schoolofrock or schoolofrock.ticketmaster.co.uk. Does seem strange that they haven't. Following it through though it takes you to an identical page to the enroll now button on the official site to sign up for details |
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Post by theatremadness on May 20, 2016 15:31:48 GMT
This tweet from Alex Brightman has a *hint* of suggestion that he could be coming - or he literally could just be taking about the character & show, seeing as the kids from Broadway won't be coming over....we assume!
Also, I guess my wish of Nathan Amzi won't be fulfilled as there's no way he'll leave Aladdin 5 months after starting!
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Post by daniel on May 20, 2016 16:12:59 GMT
School of Rock UK's Twitter follows only three people - Andrew Lloyd-Webber, School of Rock USA and Alex Brightman...another clue he may be being lined up for it, or just a coincidence!
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Post by ali973 on May 20, 2016 16:14:35 GMT
I doubt he will leave, but I wouldn't rule it out. Just how binding are these contracts?
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Post by talkstageytome on May 20, 2016 16:33:47 GMT
Alex Brightman also liked my tweet about hoping that he'll come over with the production... not that that liking a tweet actually means much.
I really hope he does. He is just fabulous on the cast album.
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Post by 49thand8th on May 20, 2016 17:08:38 GMT
I doubt he will leave, but I wouldn't rule it out. Just how binding are these contracts? He probably has an "out" that includes other productions. |
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Post by theatremadhatter on May 20, 2016 22:56:34 GMT
I agree I hope Nathan Amzi gets a shot, I've spoke to him about it after In The Heights & he really was hoping it would transfer, he really is perfect casting, high rocky vocals with a cheeky comedy charm, very Rock of Ages but really good actor too after seeing him do Shakespere & recently at the Menier. Killian managed to leave Memphis early for Kinky Boots didn't he? So maybe that could happen?
If not then Dan Buckley or Tim Prottey Jones? Alex of course is great from what I've seen but we have got UK talent here. I thought the deal with bringing people over from the USA was that they needed to prove they couldn't find someone here? Isn't their some work visa rule like that or am I making it up? I've heard it's something like an exchange scheme whereby if they send us an American Equity performer we send a British member to Broadway. I have a vague memory of hearing that Steve Pemberton was supposed to play Man in Chair in Drowsy Chaperone on Broadway before the West End but they couldn't make it work because of that.
Just thinking they don't have long to find those talented kids do they! unless they are bringing them too?
Looking forward to seeing it here either way with We Will Rock You and Rock of Ages gone I'm looking forward to some fun pop rock back in the West End.
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Post by Jon on May 20, 2016 23:29:09 GMT
They've had a few British performers on Broadway with the cast of King Charles III, A View to a Bridge, The Crucible, The Color Purple etc so it's possible sending Alex Brightman over wouldn't be an issue.
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Post by Phantom of London on May 21, 2016 15:48:39 GMT
Alex Brightman is excellent in this, virtually on stage all the time, however I unde see and he has missed ,any shows?
This must be a record for a transfer of a show from Broadway to the West End and vice versa, under a year and especially for such as an intricate show, I will be surprised if they get this show up and running in 4 months, especially when you have to duplicate the children's roles.
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Post by Jon on May 21, 2016 16:47:49 GMT
Alex Brightman is excellent in this, virtually on stage all the time, however I unde see and he has missed ,any shows? This must be a record for a transfer of a show from Broadway to the West End and vice versa, under a year and especially for such as an intricate show, I will be surprised if they get this show up and running in 4 months, especially when you have to duplicate the children's roles. Ghost was 8 months between West End and Broadway although it did have a tryout a few months earlier |
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Post by talkstageytome on May 21, 2016 16:59:13 GMT
Alex Brightman is excellent in this, virtually on stage all the time, however I unde see and he has missed ,any shows? As has been discussed earlier on the thread, he was offered an alternate but declined. I feel as if when the show comes over then an alternate may be used. I was expecting to have to wait a lot longer for this to finally come over! |
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Post by Phantom of London on May 21, 2016 17:39:12 GMT
So was I expecting the transfer to take longer.
It would be cool if Alex Brightman did come over, all round nice guy, when I spoke to him in New York, but saying that I did say that Billie Porter needed to come over with Kinky Boots. Who knew we had someone of the quality of Matt Henry, who went on to win the Olivier, could be the same with Alex Brightman, we already have another with star potential over here, but who?
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Post by 49thand8th on May 21, 2016 20:48:41 GMT
Alex Brightman is excellent in this, virtually on stage all the time, however I unde see and he has missed ,any shows? As has been discussed earlier on the thread, he was offered an alternate but declined. I feel as if when the show comes over then an alternate may be used. I was expecting to have to wait a lot longer for this to finally come over! He has an alternate now; he's just not widely publicized as such. It's Jonathan Wagner. |
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Post by mrpianoman on May 22, 2016 7:16:10 GMT
I wonder if Sierra will come over to play Rosalie? If not who else could play the part? They would need to have a powerful soprano to sing Queen of the Night and also have a very strong belt. Celinde Schoenmaker?
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Post by Deleted on May 22, 2016 8:24:51 GMT
I wonder if Sierra will come over to play Rosalie? If not who else could play the part? They would need to have a powerful soprano to sing Queen of the Night and also have a very strong belt. Celinde Schoenmaker? Sierra might come over. If they need soprano, Gina Beck maybe? |
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Post by mrbarnaby on May 22, 2016 8:39:31 GMT
This will be a really cut down version.. The set is pretty huge in New York
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Post by Deleted on May 22, 2016 8:41:59 GMT
This will be a really cut down version.. The set is pretty huge in New York I would've thought it would have to be due to the way the stage is at the New London. The stage comes out into the audience so there isn't that much room for flying scenery or automation I would've thought? |
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Post by Deleted on May 22, 2016 9:12:27 GMT
This will be a really cut down version.. The set is pretty huge in New York I would've thought it would have to be due to the way the stage is at the New London. The stage comes out into the audience so there isn't that much room for flying scenery or automation I would've thought? The thrust on Show Boat was built for Show Boat. The thrust doesn't actually extend that far! |
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Post by daniel on May 22, 2016 9:53:20 GMT
If I'm right in my thinking, the New London is a really flexible theatre space. It can be set up as a "traditional" proscenium arch auditorium or it can be a full- or semi-thrust stage, as the production demands. Please do correct me if I'm partially or totally incorrect!
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Post by Mark on May 22, 2016 10:10:24 GMT
I've seen very few shows at the New London (Probably because War Horse played there for so long) - But if War Horse can go from the Olivier to there comfortably then most shows should be able to adapt. Heres a set picture from Imagine This www.edwardpierce.com/wpimages/d4f61102b45a.jpg |
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Post by daniel on May 22, 2016 18:25:09 GMT
Ticketmaster have uploaded a seating plan onto their website. Of course it's only representative, but I'm just trying to see if we can work out from the plan how differently the theatre is going to be laid out.  Presale begins at 9am tomorrow. Does anybody know if we need a Presale code or anything? I've signed up but heard nothing as of yet! |
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Post by liverpool54321 on May 22, 2016 20:08:26 GMT
Had email confirming booking tomorrow. Expect will be done via your email rather than a code.
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Post by talkstageytome on May 22, 2016 20:21:30 GMT
I'm going to try for one of the first previews... praying the cheaper tickets aren't gone by Wednesday. Doubt it, but I'm a very nervous person!  |
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Post by basdfg on May 22, 2016 20:29:07 GMT
Same here. Will be a week or two till I can book as I don't want to go alone so need to persuade someone to come with me first.
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