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Post by stuartmcd on Nov 18, 2019 10:06:02 GMT
Oh that’s great news about Joel. Loved him in School of Rock!
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Post by LaLuPone on Nov 18, 2019 12:49:22 GMT
I’m back at the diner for a fourth visit tonight especially to see Sarah O’Connor as Jenna. I remember seeing Sarah as the Mistress in Evita nearly 3 years ago when I was pretty new to theatregoing and I was stunned by her voice, she was one of the highlights of the show. Seeing her now leading my second favourite musical is going to be a special full-circle moment.
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Post by sparky5000 on Nov 18, 2019 19:21:27 GMT
I’m back at the diner for a fourth visit tonight especially to see Sarah O’Connor as Jenna. I remember seeing Sarah as the Mistress in Evita nearly 3 years ago when I was pretty new to theatregoing and I was stunned by her voice, she was one of the highlights of the show. Seeing her now leading my second favourite musical is going to be a special full-circle moment. Is Sarah going to be on all week do you know?! 👍 |
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Post by LaLuPone on Nov 18, 2019 19:24:42 GMT
I’m back at the diner for a fourth visit tonight especially to see Sarah O’Connor as Jenna. I remember seeing Sarah as the Mistress in Evita nearly 3 years ago when I was pretty new to theatregoing and I was stunned by her voice, she was one of the highlights of the show. Seeing her now leading my second favourite musical is going to be a special full-circle moment. Is Sarah going to be on all week do you know?! 👍 Not all week but she is on again for both shows on Saturday 😊 |
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Post by sparky5000 on Nov 18, 2019 20:10:40 GMT
Is Sarah going to be on all week do you know?! 👍 Not all week but she is on again for both shows on Saturday 😊 Ahhh thanks, but I’m away this weekend so won’t be able to see her as Jenna! 😬 Lucie has had quite a lot of absences (mainly scheduled I think) during her run, so it’s a shame that the show isn’t more transparent about which dates she’ll be on. I know this isn’t just a Waitress thing. |
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Post by LaLuPone on Nov 18, 2019 20:56:29 GMT
Sarah is fantastic, maybe my favourite Jenna out of the three (not seen Olivia). This is the quickest I’ve been back but it feels like a whole new show with Sarah. David changes up his portrayal a bit when she’s on too. Sandra’s great too, very different Becky to Marisha. More later!
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Post by Mark on Nov 19, 2019 16:18:01 GMT
Hearing that the new show for the Adelphi will be announced at the end of the week for August onwards. I guess one final extension for Waitress seems likely.
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Post by tonylony on Nov 19, 2019 17:03:43 GMT
Now that both productions (Broadway & West End) are closing... film this with Sara and Gavin!
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Post by bengal73 on Nov 19, 2019 17:26:09 GMT
Bracing myself for the waitress fans disbelief that this could even be a possibility
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Post by Being Alive on Nov 19, 2019 17:55:58 GMT
Being fair, 18 months is WAY longer than I originally thought this show would manage
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Post by greeny11 on Nov 19, 2019 18:22:12 GMT
So the full cast as of 2nd December is Piers Bate, Cindy Belliot, Andrew Boyer, Tamlyn Henderson, David Hunter, Lucie Jones, Sandra Marvin, Joel Montague, Olivia Moore, Ben Morris, Nathaniel Morrison, Rosemary Nkrumah, Sarah O'Connor, Leanne Pinder, Matthew Rowland, Laura Selwood, Richard Taylor Woods, Hannah Tointon, Lucia De Wan, Mark Willshire and Madison Worley.
New cast members are in bold. The leaving cast are Chris McGuigan, Stephen Leask, Joe Sugg, Charlotte Riby, Kelly Agbowu, Mike Hamway, Laura Baldwin, Juliette Clemens-Lary and Annabelle Jones.
Joel is Ogie
Hannah is Dawn
Rosemary will be Nurse Norma
Richard will be Cal
Laura is replacing Charlotte Riby
Ben is replacing Chris McGuigan
Matthew is replacing Mike Hamway
Lucia and Madison are the new Lulus.
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Post by LaLuPone on Nov 19, 2019 20:13:58 GMT
I wonder if Waitress could possibly transfer to a smaller theatre to make way for Dolly? It seems to be doing better now and they’ll probably keep stunt casting and of course we all agreed from the start it could thrive more in a smaller theatre. I know it’s probably not very likely but it’s possible depending on theatre availability.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Nov 20, 2019 7:46:44 GMT
Bracing myself for the waitress fans disbelief that this could even be a possibility Avoid Twitter. At all costs! |
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Post by bengal73 on Nov 20, 2019 11:11:14 GMT
Bracing myself for the waitress fans disbelief that this could even be a possibility Avoid Twitter. At all costs! Many thanks for the kind advice |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 20, 2019 11:26:26 GMT
I wonder if Waitress could possibly transfer to a smaller theatre to make way for Dolly? It seems to be doing better now and they’ll probably keep stunt casting and of course we all agreed from the start it could thrive more in a smaller theatre. I know it’s probably not very likely but it’s possible depending on theatre availability. Can't see it - sales only really reached cost covering levels with Joe Sugg. Looking at the plans now is once again very poorly sold with Upper generally closed. They'd need a decent (in terms of sales obvs, not ability) stunt cast to limp on past February.... |
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Post by sparky5000 on Nov 20, 2019 15:21:48 GMT
Yeah I think it’d be unlikely for Waitress to move venues. If it does close in July a year and a half run at the Adelphi i think would be a decent run considering I think it’s always been in too large a theatre for the show it is! I guess we’ll never know how long it coulda run for in a smaller venue but of course that’s only one factor in what makes a show a success or not.
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Post by eliza on Nov 20, 2019 19:09:49 GMT
It will be a shame if it closes but I'm glad I saw it twice while it has been on.
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Post by hannechalk on Nov 21, 2019 14:11:29 GMT
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Post by amp09 on Nov 21, 2019 14:14:52 GMT
And a tour... surprising! I expect big stunt casting for that, and then a planned return to the West End. |
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Post by Jon on Nov 21, 2019 14:17:57 GMT
A 17 month run is pretty good and should well on tour.
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Post by Mark on Nov 21, 2019 14:18:53 GMT
Lots of dates! And an intent to return to the West End following the tour.
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Post by ukpuppetboy on Nov 21, 2019 14:23:29 GMT
“Prior to returning to the West End”. Really? Really?  I’ve no doubt it will EVENTUALLY but I’m sure we could survive 10 years of new shows before that happens. |
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Post by Jon on Nov 21, 2019 14:28:27 GMT
“Prior to returning to the West End”. Really? Really? I’ve no doubt it will EVENTUALLY but I’m sure we could survive 10 years of new shows before that happens. It’s like the equivalent of Broadway ‘we have productions planned’ when a show closes there. |
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Post by ukpuppetboy on Nov 21, 2019 14:33:07 GMT
It’s like the equivalent of Broadway ‘we have productions planned’ when a show closes there. “Always leave them wanting more” is not a phrase the Weissler’s agree with. |
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Post by sparky5000 on Nov 21, 2019 14:57:07 GMT
The show has lost a bit of its original sparkle for me since the OG days but I’m still sad to see this closing. But 18 months is a good stint. I mean, doomsayers we’re claiming it was gonna close after the first 3 months! 😜 I assume Lucie and Daid will be closing out the show then for the last 3 months?
I think the tour should do well! I’m sure they’ll probably stunt cast Jenna like others have said, so I really hope they cast a Jenna who can sing, and sing really well. You can get away with not having a great voice for Ogie and maybe Dawn, but def not Jenna!
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I’ve no doubt it will EVENTUALLY but I’m sure we could survive 10 years of new shows before that happens.