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Post by inthenose on Feb 3, 2022 10:31:50 GMT
I really, really hope not. Back to basics with this show please, let the story and music work its magic. No gimmick casting, no flashy ear-piercing shrieking - just a really tight show would be lovely.
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Post by danb on Feb 3, 2022 10:49:27 GMT
I really, really hope not. Back to basics with this show please, let the story and music work its magic. No gimmick casting, no flashy ear-piercing shrieking - just a really tight show would be lovely. Amen to this. The likes of Eden Espinosa and Shoshana Bean practically rewrote NGD and DG during their runs just to show off . It doesn’t need it. Sing it well, as written; add the odd noodly bit to make yourself feel clever if need be, but please no more bored Elphabas on their twentieth run messing it about for their own entertainment. Edit: If anything needs updating it is the set and effects. Whilst I appreciate that everything is meant to be visible ( an allegory for the Wizards inability to actually do magic?) it’d be great to get Elphie flying on and off the stage at a couple of key moments, or a classic trap door stage exit. The current generation of first time Wicked-goers must think it’s so naff after what is achieved in Poppins & to an extent BTTF. |
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Post by ladidah on Feb 3, 2022 10:52:17 GMT
I agree, it's just self-indulgent.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 3, 2022 11:13:15 GMT
Helen as Glinda has been criminally underrated until now, When I saw this at the top of the page, I thought it meant Helen Dallimore... i guess i'm showing my age! |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 3, 2022 11:16:22 GMT
I thought Elphaba's weren't allowed to riff, well, not without consent before hand, Yes there have been some riffs that are allowed, but no Elphaba will be trying vocal gymnastics in their first performance. It is self indulgent. Sing as written and do it well.
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Post by aingidh on Feb 3, 2022 11:47:58 GMT
I thought Elphaba's weren't allowed to riff, well, not without consent before hand, Yes there have been some riffs that are allowed, but no Elphaba will be trying vocal gymnastics in their first performance. It is self indulgent. Sing as written and do it well. This is the case, requests need to be approved by the MD. any recent show that I’ve been to has had a few here and there (reopening and cast change) , but none that detract from the score. |
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Post by danb on Feb 3, 2022 12:10:48 GMT
Helen as Glinda has been criminally underrated until now, When I saw this at the top of the page, I thought it meant Helen Dallimore... i guess i'm showing my age! Don’t start! I really liked her. 😂 |
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Post by inthenose on Feb 3, 2022 12:29:46 GMT
When I saw this at the top of the page, I thought it meant Helen Dallimore... i guess i'm showing my age! Don’t start! I really liked her. 😂 Dallimore and Idina were perfection, the show was so fresh and wonderful (sorry!) |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 3, 2022 13:47:33 GMT
When I saw this at the top of the page, I thought it meant Helen Dallimore... i guess i'm showing my age! Don’t start! I really liked her. 😂 Part of what confused me was the underated bit... lol She certainly had an interesting take on the part. I only saw the very first preview with the OLC and maybe it changed after that, but something was off, maybe it was because i was expecting a copy of Chenoweth and it definitely wasn't that. |
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Post by deej4life on Feb 3, 2022 19:18:20 GMT
Amy Webb is on as Elphaba tonight (February 3rd, 2022).
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Post by cezbear on Feb 3, 2022 19:26:28 GMT
Amy Webb is on as Elphaba tonight (February 3rd, 2022). That was quick! Charli also on for Glinda. |
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Post by isabel on Feb 3, 2022 19:42:45 GMT
Do Lucie and Helen have a show off each week?
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Post by aingidh on Feb 3, 2022 19:55:47 GMT
Do Lucie and Helen have a show off each week? Not officially afaik, but I have a feeling they might be scheduling Amy and Charli on once a week just for now while they settle in. |
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Post by theoracle on Feb 3, 2022 20:22:42 GMT
On a Friday night though? It feels very soon
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Post by cezbear on Feb 3, 2022 20:39:26 GMT
On a Friday night though? It feels very soon It's Thursday. Isn't it?! Yes. Thursday. |
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Post by theoracle on Feb 3, 2022 21:33:33 GMT
On a Friday night though? It feels very soon It's Thursday. Isn't it?! Yes. Thursday. You're right - my bad |
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Post by sb on Feb 3, 2022 23:20:39 GMT
I very much doubt the producers will have given Lucie and Helen the same evening off in their first week.
When they are required to take a show off in the week, such as additional show weeks over the holidays they usually separate the shows between cast members.
The crowds at stage door on Tuesday night were mental, I hope everyone is safe and well!
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Post by HereForTheatre on Feb 4, 2022 8:01:46 GMT
No I love to hear a little bit of riffing in shows as long as they can pull it off. The issue is if they try things they can't actually do and it sounds awful.
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Post by vickyg on Feb 4, 2022 8:58:58 GMT
There's a great episode of the Sentimental Men podcast interviewing Julia Murney. The part about over the top riffing is hilarious.
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Post by inthenose on Feb 4, 2022 9:20:39 GMT
There's a great episode of the Sentimental Men podcast interviewing Julia Murney. The part about over the top riffing is hilarious. Are you able to summarise it please? |
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Post by isabel on Feb 4, 2022 12:10:43 GMT
Guessing they both must have tested positive and on radio silence! So sad for all concerned and guess won’t be back till Tuesday Well that is very unlucky, if indeed this is the reason. I didn’t know people could Stage Door again ? |
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Post by Mark on Feb 4, 2022 12:13:21 GMT
You can’t
But people do because they wanna prove they’re such HUGE fans. And I’m sure it’s very hard for actors to walk out and just ignore people.
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Post by Being Alive on Feb 4, 2022 12:15:53 GMT
Big mood this - you can't stage door but all the fangirls decided the rules didn't apply to them and they'd do it anyway ✌️
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Post by fiyero on Feb 4, 2022 12:19:32 GMT
You can’t But people do because they wanna prove they’re such HUGE fans. And I’m sure it’s very hard for actors to walk out and just ignore people. I hate this. I've never been big into stage dooring anyway but there are signs at the theatres saying it isn't on right now. Short of the actors just living in the theatres I don't see how they can stop it but it is crazy that there are still fans insisting on doing it! |
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Post by Being Alive on Feb 4, 2022 12:20:24 GMT
Because they have to show us how important they are and we have to know that they are friends with the cast and the show especially for them!!!!
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