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Post by lou105 on Aug 16, 2016 13:01:53 GMT
She's not doing all venues, though, there'a a list on the show site.
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Post by Being Alive on Aug 16, 2016 13:19:15 GMT
I'm really pleased with this casting.
Wendi Peters is a star and will be a great Queen
Kerry and Carolyn will share that part brilliantly (yes I'm a Kerry fan so biased but think she'll be great).
but for me, best casting of the lot is Natalie McQueen as the Mad Hatter. I Will Prevail (provided its still in) is a very similar style and sing as No Good Deed, which she excels at, so I think thats inspired.
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Post by zak97 on Aug 16, 2016 13:24:14 GMT
Never heard any of the music to this, so I really wouldn't have an idea what to expect. That said, I'm keen to see Carolyn and Kerry. Suppose I'll do a week evening to see Kerry and then if it's my cup of tea I'll do a Saturday matinee with Carolyn.
I would have presumed that Carolyn would do the venues that Kerry isn't. But the website says another casting will be announced - possibility of another star name?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 16, 2016 15:03:12 GMT
Wow, I'm surprised at the Kerry casting to be honest, but it makes sense, she has the potential to be great in the role!  |
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Post by mallardo on Aug 16, 2016 15:22:55 GMT
I'm surprised too. Wonderland is a show that has had no success anywhere and the role of Alice sure didn't do much for the career of Janet Dacal who played it on Broadway.
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Post by duncan on Aug 16, 2016 15:29:16 GMT
Not sure if to book for this, I was badly burnt by Wonder.Land which was a mess  I agree I hate the national version. Crazy timing to bring this Wildhorn. version out. The other one received the worst word of mouth ever! I hated it! I saw this was playing Edinburgh and thought it was the National show, the publicity didn't make it clear that it was a different take on the source material. We're probably far enough away from that there London up here to ensure that they dont lose many punters because of the negative reception of the National version.
I was having serious reservations about booking this but as its a different show I may now be tempted. The casting is a big meh from me, no one I'd cross the street to see but no one I'd cross the street to avoid.
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Post by Phantom of London on Aug 16, 2016 15:30:59 GMT
I'm surprised too. Wonderland is a show that has had no success anywhere and the role of Alice sure didn't do much for the career of Janet Dacal who played it on Broadway. Oh yes it did!!! |
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Post by mallardo on Aug 16, 2016 16:50:23 GMT
I'm surprised too. Wonderland is a show that has had no success anywhere and the role of Alice sure didn't do much for the career of Janet Dacal who played it on Broadway. Oh yes it did!!!
Where? Tampa? Yes, it did okay there despite the reviews so I may have overstated the case. It had a very short life on Broadway.
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Post by Phantom of London on Aug 16, 2016 17:07:53 GMT
A Hubby!!!!
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Post by greeny11 on Aug 16, 2016 17:16:54 GMT
Janet and Darren split up quite a long time ago. Not hear of anything she's done since Wonderland.
Back on topic, the casting for this makes me want to see this. I'm surprised Kerry Ellis would get involved in this, but it's certainly interested me enough to think about booking tickets.
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Post by duncan on Aug 16, 2016 18:58:12 GMT
I'll bite - why are you surprised Kerry Eillis would get involved with this?
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Post by HereForTheatre on Aug 16, 2016 19:29:24 GMT
I booked for this last week, a matinee in birmingham. So trust me to decide to do it just a few days before casting news and the info that someone i would like to see is part of it on evenings only!
I'll probably book for an evening now too.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 16, 2016 19:36:24 GMT
I'm pretty confident that Kerry isn't worried about this 'making' a career for her! 😂
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Post by lou on Aug 16, 2016 19:50:08 GMT
I booked for this last week, a matinee in birmingham. So trust me to decide to do it just a few days before casting news and the info that someone i would like to see is part of it on evenings only! I'll probably book for an evening now too. ATG (if you booked with them) will let you change to another date for a small charge (no charge if you have an ATG card). |
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Post by notmymuse on Aug 17, 2016 12:14:04 GMT
I meant venues such as the Southend Cliffs Pavillion or the New Alexandra in Birmingham where the stages aren't particularly huge hence it won't be a huge touring production, i.e. The Lion King or Wicked. Means nothing, all shows are designed with venues in mind and are to built to be adapted, don't forget, Cameron's Oliver and Les mis went to the Alex in the 90's when the Hipp was being done out, Jersey Boys last year/this year??? went to the Cliff's. Don't judge on the touring schedule. Alex's stage is fairly large. South Pacific showed how big. Easier to get cheap seats there, too! |
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Post by alison on Aug 17, 2016 13:13:28 GMT
Do we know for sure that it's the matinees Carolyn will be doing? All the articles I've seen just list her as alternate but don't give days. I'd love to see both of them if I can (tbh, I'm more interested in seeing Carolyn than Kerry).
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Post by zak97 on Aug 17, 2016 13:22:41 GMT
Do we know for sure that it's the matinees Carolyn will be doing? All the articles I've seen just list her as alternate but don't give days. I'd love to see both of them if I can (tbh, I'm more interested in seeing Carolyn than Kerry). Kerry's only doing evenings, matinees at some venues too, so I would guess Carolyn does matinees. Also is Carolyn alternate Alice and playing mad hatter or alternating both roles. |
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Post by groupbooker on Aug 17, 2016 22:23:48 GMT
Hope I'm not repeating what you all know guys, Kerry is doing all evening shows at Edinburgh, Sunderland, Birmingham, Bromley, Bristol, Woking, Manchester, Wimbledon, Brighton, Liverpool, Stoke, Milton Keynes. She will do both matts in Wimbledon and Saturday Matt in Manchester.
Frank Wildhorn & Friends in Concert. 22nd November 2016 Palace Theatre Manchester. Joined by stars of Broadway & West End. Tkts £19.50 - £54.50 plus fees.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 17, 2016 22:30:09 GMT
Anyone been on the website recently? I love the new design with the song from the Finale!
www.wonderlandthemusical.com/
The website also has the following:
"Kerry Ellis will guest star as Alice in the following venues: Edinburgh, Sunderland, Birmingham, Bromley, Woking, Manchester, Wimbledon, Bristol, Brighton, Liverpool, Stoke, Milton Keynes
Subject to illness or injury, Kerry is scheduled to perform at all evening performances in these venues.
Kerry will additionally perform both matinées in Wimbledon and the Saturday matinée in Manchester.
The role of Alice for all other venues is yet to be announced."
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Post by groupbooker on Aug 17, 2016 22:48:25 GMT
If you go onto You tube there is a trailer from the Broadway production.
Wonderland (Broadway) - Preview
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Post by Distant Dreamer... on Aug 19, 2016 12:27:28 GMT
Hmm so Southampton misses out again!
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Post by shady23 on Aug 19, 2016 14:59:45 GMT
Is this show suitable for young children?
How alike the animated film is it?
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Post by broadwaylover99 on Aug 19, 2016 15:38:53 GMT
Is this show suitable for young children? How alike the animated film is it? Completely different |
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Post by groupbooker on Aug 19, 2016 23:37:06 GMT
Its not a Disney show thank goodness (although I do like Disney). It is totally different with the same characters involved but the story is set in New York (sort of). The caterpillar is smoking "something"? The Cheshire Cat hangs out with a latino gang, the White Knight and followers are a "boy band" and the Mad Hatter is a lady trying to overthrow the Queen of Hearts. Sounds weird but I think it works well, with good sets and costumes (if this production is having the same) really looking forward to see it again.
I think kids (older ones not little Disney fans) will enjoy it but they should go not expecting Disney.
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Post by 49thand8th on Aug 20, 2016 2:26:05 GMT
Is this show suitable for young children? How alike the animated film is it? It's another take on the story of Alice in Wonderland. Basically Wildhorn wanted to do his Wicked. |
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