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Post by Marwood on Jul 29, 2019 22:03:22 GMT
I saw this tonight (mainly because I’m going to NYC in three weeks time, I was considering seeing this while there but even tickets in the rear mezzanine would have cost a small fortune, while I got fourth row stalls through Today Tix for £40 to see it here)
I know I’m not the target audience for this sort of show but I did enjoy it, I didn’t think the score was anything particularly amazing but the whole show was an enjoyable, warm-hearted, just plain nice way to spend a couple of hours.
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Post by hannechalk on Aug 3, 2019 19:08:13 GMT
Seen the matinee today with ruby and I loved it! Would definitely see again. Sarah O'Connor was on as Dawn, and she was very good. Marisha was excellent too. Blake Harrison was very funny. But Lucie Jones - wow! What a voice! Utterly brilliant, and great chemistry with David Hunter, who was very funny. Rest of the cast and the band were great too! |
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Post by raiseitup on Aug 8, 2019 15:41:19 GMT
Andrew Boyer is the new Old Joe
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Post by shady23 on Aug 11, 2019 8:27:49 GMT
Ashley's last show yesterday.
The whole thing turned into a bit of a PR disaster and no idea if it translated into more sales. Laura back tomorrow.
Was also Shaun's last shows yesterday.
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Post by LaLuPone on Aug 12, 2019 20:41:57 GMT
Just remembered that some people said the cast were all on initial 6-month contracts back when the show opened and Saturday was almost exactly 6 months since the first preview so seeing as no one left except Shaun I'd guess the rest of the cast now have extended contracts through January?
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Post by andrew on Aug 12, 2019 21:49:23 GMT
Just remembered that some people said the cast were all on initial 6-month contracts back when the show opened and Saturday was almost exactly 6 months since the first preview so seeing as no one left except Shaun I'd guess the rest of the cast now have extended contracts through January? I remember Marisha saying in an insta-live that her contract was until September (I think) and she didn't know if she would extend. But that was a few months ago and at that point she was in discussions to play the role on Broadway (it was before the announcement that the show is closing). |
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Post by david on Aug 12, 2019 22:04:39 GMT
I’ve been wanting to see the show for a while so a big thanks to @theatremonkey for the info on your site for the ticket offer in September. I’ve managed to nab the A33 Dress Circle seat for £20 for a Wednesday night as part of a WE theatre week I am currently finalising for the end of September. The savings made will be going in purchasing some of the 🥧 that are on sale (well it would rude not to).
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Post by Deleted on Aug 13, 2019 15:09:04 GMT
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Post by Nelly on Aug 13, 2019 16:04:05 GMT
I wonder how different the above will be to the already availble Album here:
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Post by Deleted on Aug 13, 2019 16:14:08 GMT
I wonder how different the above will be to the already availble Album here:
Totally different tracklist I should imagine - as the new album is full of previously unheard music. |
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Post by Nelly on Aug 13, 2019 16:19:31 GMT
I wonder how different the above will be to the already availble Album here:
Totally different tracklist I should imagine - as the new album is full of previously unheard music. That'll teach me not to skim read things! Thanks! haha |
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Post by LaLuPone on Aug 13, 2019 20:03:51 GMT
Sarah on as Jenna next Monday and Tuesday!
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Post by louonthegogo on Aug 13, 2019 21:04:05 GMT
I’ve been wanting to see the show for a while so a big thanks to @theatremonkey for the info on your site for the ticket offer in September. I’ve managed to nab the A33 Dress Circle seat for £20 for a Wednesday night as part of a WE theatre week I am currently finalising for the end of September. The savings made will be going in purchasing some of the 🥧 that are on sale (well it would rude not to). This might be my inability to see things but could either of you repeat the website/PM me the details please. Am also going to London to see Waitress with my brother and am holding out on buying tickets. Thanks!  |
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Post by david on Aug 13, 2019 21:11:04 GMT
I’ve been wanting to see the show for a while so a big thanks to @theatremonkey for the info on your site for the ticket offer in September. I’ve managed to nab the A33 Dress Circle seat for £20 for a Wednesday night as part of a WE theatre week I am currently finalising for the end of September. The savings made will be going in purchasing some of the 🥧 that are on sale (well it would rude not to). This might be my inability to see things but could either of you repeat the website/PM me the details please. Am also going to London to see Waitress with my brother and am holding out on buying tickets. Thanks! Hopefully this works louonthegogo - www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/3309/waitress-tickets.aspx |
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Post by louonthegogo on Aug 13, 2019 22:05:51 GMT
Cheers David, you're a legend!
Will report back on how I found the show in September.
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Post by impossibleprincess73 on Aug 13, 2019 22:39:57 GMT
Does Lucie do all 8 shows for this, or is it one of those leads where they have an alternate do a couple of shows per week? I'm seeing the matinee tomorrow and know nothing about the show so I'm going into it it blind.
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Post by andrew on Aug 14, 2019 0:39:00 GMT
Does Lucie do all 8 shows for this, or is it one of those leads where they have an alternate do a couple of shows per week? I'm seeing the matinee tomorrow and know nothing about the show so I'm going into it it blind. She does all the shows, Jenna never had an alternate in the West End or anywhere else. |
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Post by sparky5000 on Aug 14, 2019 5:01:52 GMT
Just remembered that some people said the cast were all on initial 6-month contracts back when the show opened and Saturday was almost exactly 6 months since the first preview so seeing as no one left except Shaun I'd guess the rest of the cast now have extended contracts through January? I remember Marisha saying in an insta-live that her contract was until September (I think) and she didn't know if she would extend. But that was a few months ago and at that point she was in discussions to play the role on Broadway (it was before the announcement that the show is closing). Oh I didn’t realise Marisha was in discussions to play Becky on Broadway recently ... I think it’d be cool if she got to do that because she was so close to getting the role to replace Keala. Although it is great having her here in the UK 🙌 |
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Post by HereForTheatre on Aug 14, 2019 8:16:39 GMT
Here's Jeremy Jordan singing one of the cut songs
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Post by impossibleprincess73 on Aug 14, 2019 9:15:12 GMT
Does Lucie do all 8 shows for this, or is it one of those leads where they have an alternate do a couple of shows per week? I'm seeing the matinee tomorrow and know nothing about the show so I'm going into it it blind. She does all the shows, Jenna never had an alternate in the West End or anywhere else. Thank you |
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Post by freckles on Aug 16, 2019 12:34:11 GMT
Has anyone sat on the front row for this?
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Post by impossibleprincess73 on Aug 16, 2019 14:06:43 GMT
I wanted a cheap seat for this so thanks to theatremonkey’s great website, I took a punt on W33 for £24. Fantastic clear view, was very impressed with the seat. 😊. It also didn’t feel too far from the action.
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Post by sparky5000 on Aug 17, 2019 5:16:49 GMT
Has anyone sat on the front row for this? I sat front row for one show and it wasn’t really for me because the stage was just so high I thought! Obviously the view was really good because most of the action is at the front of the stage, but because I’m not the tallest (5’5”) I did struggle to see stuff at the back and feet were cut off. Didn’t stop me enjoying the show but I just wouldn’t choose to sit front row again .... if that helps! |
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Post by sparky5000 on Aug 17, 2019 8:35:48 GMT
Seems to be rumours on social media that Joe Sugg will be the latest Waitress stunt casting, I assume as Ogie?! No idea if he can sing or act, but what I will say is that I’ll bet the reaction to him joining will be positive compared to the negative reaction to Ashley joining, even though they seem to have largely the same skillsets 🤷♀️
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Post by juicy_but_terribly_drab on Aug 17, 2019 8:39:58 GMT
Seems to be rumours on social media that Joe Sugg will be the latest Waitress stunt casting, I assume as Ogie?! No idea if he can sing or act, but what I will say is that I’ll bet the reaction to him joining will be positive compared to the negative reaction to Ashley joining, even though they seem to have largely the same skillsets 🤷♀️ It certainly wouldn't be from me! I guess I need to go soon to get this sweet spot of talent since they seem determined to have at least one stunt casted role from an under qualified performer at a time. |
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