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Post by Being Alive on Nov 2, 2023 13:13:25 GMT
I think it was only announced so far out last year because they were making a big statement with the three leads actors - I wouldn't actually expect to hear until much closer to Christmas.
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Post by interval99 on Nov 4, 2023 12:33:03 GMT
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Post by jacob on Nov 5, 2023 14:14:33 GMT
I’ve got the 15th anniversary split black and green pressing however the sound ever so slightly crackly - I love the bonus tracks though. Definitely worth picking this new pressing up! If you need turntable recommendations feel free to message me, avoid the suitcase players and invest in something from Audio Technica for example : ) theatre and vinyl collecting .. not the cheapest of hobbies !! |
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Post by Dr Tom on Nov 5, 2023 22:04:26 GMT
I made my annual trip for the matinee today (Sunday) although I hope the attendance was because people were attending the fireworks and not a regular occurence. With that said, I booked one of the front row seats last week, but only thought to do this about four hours after they went on sale, so the days of needing to queue up and fight for tickets are long gone.
All the leads were on and I thought this felt much fresher than it did with the previous cast. So nice to see some new faces. Now, there were some ensemble who looked a little distracted, but the leads were all good. I particularly liked Lucy St. Louis. In general, the dancing is stronger than the vocals. One of my pet peeves is where the ends of words get missed, it's not a show about a "wizarrr" etc.
Mark Curry always comes across as such as star.
I doubt I will see this cast again, but I did enjoy this more than I can remember in the past.
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Post by normasturban on Nov 7, 2023 16:34:58 GMT
Saw this for the first time in a while a couple of weeks ago and definitely feel like it needs a kick in the pants. Long running shows will always ebb and flow. I know not every cast can be excellent but really, only Lucy St. Louis and Sophie-Louise Dann made any impact. Both were very good indeed.
Alexia’s tone is a bit too nasal for me and thought the acting was pretty one note. As for Fiyero…
Maybe I got a bad night or the cast were a little tired this far into their contracts but I hope to see some fresh energy come March.
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Post by erik24601 on Nov 7, 2023 16:40:45 GMT
Saw this for the first time in a while a couple of weeks ago and definitely feel like it needs a kick in the pants. Long running shows will always ebb and flow. I know not every cast can be excellent but really, only Lucy St. Louis and Sophie-Louise Dann made any impact. Both were very good indeed. Alexia’s tone is a bit too nasal for me and thought the acting was pretty one note. As for Fiyero… Maybe I got a bad night or the cast were a little tired this far into their contracts but I hope to see some fresh energy come March. It wasn't a bad note. A very weak cast at the moment and I have no idea why they put Alexia back in with that awful vocal and almost non-existent acting. Hate being this critical but seeing a West End musical isn't cheap and audiences deserve better - especially when there are definitely better options out there that would be gagging at a chance to play the role. |
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Post by strallenfan on Nov 7, 2023 16:51:14 GMT
Alexia is not everyone’s cup of tea but she definitely isn’t a weak Elphaba 🙄
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Post by Being Alive on Nov 7, 2023 17:03:07 GMT
Alexia is not everyone’s cup of tea but she definitely isn’t a weak Elphaba 🙄 Agree |
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Post by jacob on Nov 16, 2023 18:09:28 GMT
Potential new West End cast announcement tomorrow ?
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Post by LaLuPone on Nov 16, 2023 18:09:47 GMT
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Post by jacob on Nov 16, 2023 18:21:26 GMT
not too sure.. think it’s just the Wicked social media manager trying to be a bit more creative haha! (I wish they’d do more fan related posts ..) “First Look” could also be the tour cast photos |
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Post by LaLuPone on Nov 16, 2023 18:24:13 GMT
not too sure.. think it’s just the Wicked social media manager trying to be a bit more creative haha! (I wish they’d do more fan related posts ..) “First Look” could also be the tour cast photos Yeah now that I look at it again it’s obviously saying “fly back” as in come back tomorrow to see what we’ve dropped, not “someone is flying back to the show”, jumped the gun a bit there… Tour cast photos would make sense. |
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Post by isabel on Nov 16, 2023 19:21:05 GMT
Knowing Wicked it won’t be anything too exciting .
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Post by deej4life on Nov 18, 2023 13:45:51 GMT
Amy Webb was on as Elphaba last night (17th November, 2023).
Amy was also scheduled to be on for the remainder of the week, but Kate Leiper is now on for both shows today (18th November, 2023).
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Post by SuttonPeron on Nov 18, 2023 23:59:15 GMT
Why Amy Webb is still there is beyond me. She really cannot do two shows in a row! And besides, the show could use some new blood after all...
I went a couple of days ago to see Alexia and Lucy. Their chemistry was beautiful to see, and they truly are solid, consistent leading ladies. Perfect vocals, but such wonderful acting from both of them as well. Almost no riffing, but as much as I love a good riff, I didn´t miss them at all.
Ryan Reid... was there. Mark Curry as The Wizard was delightful, just as much as Sophie Louise-Dann´s Morrible. I did love the singing in the ensamble. They´re much tighter than when I saw the show on Broadway a year ago. Lots of issues with the orchestra though. Mix your wonderful 17 players well, I beg!
The return of Alexia with Lucy as Glinda has been the (history making) breath of fresh air this show needed for so long, and I´m so glad I saw them.
Was it an enjoyable experience? No. Why? Check the "Bad behaviour" thread soon to find out.
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Post by capybara on Nov 19, 2023 17:37:03 GMT
Any news on cast changes? We found out 8th November last year…
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Post by Being Alive on Nov 19, 2023 18:22:28 GMT
As I said at the top of this thread - I think we only found out so far out last time because they were making a big statement.
I'd not expect to actually hear until much closer to Christmas personally
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Post by Deleted on Nov 21, 2023 20:51:00 GMT
Ryan Reid somehow manages to get worse every time I see him. It's like I'm watching the cogs go trying to actually sing in tune, which is a shame cos Fiyero can be such a charming role if played right but he just falls flat on singing, acting AND dancing.
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Post by demelza on Nov 21, 2023 22:15:14 GMT
Ryan Reid somehow manages to get worse every time I see him. It's like I'm watching the cogs go trying to actually sing in tune, which is a shame cos Fiyero can be such a charming role if played right but he just falls flat on singing, acting AND dancing. When I saw him he was struggling quite a bit with "and it's up that I fell" in As Long as You're Mine! The notes certainly weren't going up 😬 |
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Post by solangelafitte on Nov 21, 2023 22:46:29 GMT
Saw him when he first started and he was so stiff and dull I just put it down to newbie nerves. Everything I've read since has told me that wasn't a one off. It's put me off going back even though I'd love to see Alexia back in the role. I don't understand how he's stayed so long. I might have to suck it up though because his holidays have never lined up with when I'm free. Didn't realise how good we had it back in the day with Adam Garcia and Oliver Tompsett. At least Adam had the dancing part down and was charming enough you could forgive some of the vocals. And it's all been downhill since Oliver.
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Post by danb on Nov 22, 2023 8:02:45 GMT
Saw him when he first started and he was so stiff and dull I just put it down to newbie nerves. Everything I've read since has told me that wasn't a one off. It's put me off going back even though I'd love to see Alexia back in the role. I don't understand how he's stayed so long. I might have to suck it up though because his holidays have never lined up with when I'm free. Didn't realise how good we had it back in the day with Adam Garcia and Oliver Tompsett. At least Adam had the dancing part down and was charming enough you could forgive some of the vocals. And it's all been downhill since Oliver. Charming is exactly the word for Adams Fiyero. No optioning up or vocal flourishes, but a solid enough performance. It was only with Thompsett that Fiyero became interesting to listen to. |
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Post by deej4life on Nov 22, 2023 16:23:15 GMT
Amy Webb returned as Elphaba for the show on Sunday (19th November, 2023). Based on social media, she had friends in that afternoon to see the show.
Amy was scheduled to be on Tuesday-Thursday this week, however Kate Leiper was on last night and for both shows today (22nd November, 2023).
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Post by JustJ on Nov 22, 2023 16:37:29 GMT
When is the final show of this current cast? I will try and get one more Alexia visit in before it finishes.
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Post by normasturban on Nov 22, 2023 16:49:55 GMT
Kate Leiper carrying on where Laura Pick left off.
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Post by Jane Parfitt on Nov 22, 2023 20:46:12 GMT
Kate Leiper carrying on where Laura Pick left off. Do you mean Laura Harrison? She was first cover when Lucie Jones was in the show and covered many, many shows! |
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