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Post by candela on Dec 14, 2016 23:47:08 GMT
Maybe The Gielgud now Curious announced it closure or Apollo?
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Post by QueerTheatre on Dec 15, 2016 0:39:40 GMT
Jessie Mueller is leaving the Broadway production on March 27, 2017. NOOOOO! 1 month before i arrive! Tbh, i had expected she'd leave before i arrived but still slightly gutted - its my most listened to score currently... any replacement rumours? (crossing my finers for Kelly Clarkson... but know thats just a pipe dream...) |
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Post by theinvisiblegirl on Dec 16, 2016 7:19:13 GMT
So glad I managed to see Jessie in this in the Summer as I won't be back in NY until after she's left. Her She Used To Be Mine was just breathtaking.
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Post by welsh_tenor on Jan 18, 2017 10:30:58 GMT
Just discovered the cast recording and it's definitely my thing... I can see me getting hooked on the score!
Any update about a transfer here?!
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Post by daniel on Jan 18, 2017 16:51:34 GMT
Just discovered the cast recording and it's definitely my thing... I can see me getting hooked on the score! Any update about a transfer here?! Not entirely sure...the producers are definitely wanting it to come over and it has been looking at theatres. However I've heard from 2 different reliable sources that this and another show are both "confirmed" for the same venue, so I think it's still a wait-and-see. Anyway it's clearly a case of when, not if. |
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Post by mmmbop on Jan 18, 2017 17:10:54 GMT
Happy to hear it's coming over, I saw it in New York a few weeks ago and really loved it more than I thought I would.
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Post by welsh_tenor on Jan 18, 2017 19:04:28 GMT
Just discovered the cast recording and it's definitely my thing... I can see me getting hooked on the score! Any update about a transfer here?! Not entirely sure...the producers are definitely wanting it to come over and it has been looking at theatres. However I've heard from 2 different reliable sources that this and another show are both "confirmed" for the same venue, so I think it's still a wait-and-see. Anyway it's clearly a case of when, not if. Thanks Daniel for the update! Keep listening to the OCR for now then and wait... [*taps foot patiently!] |
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Post by infofreako on Jan 18, 2017 19:20:21 GMT
Ive listened to it a lot. Really like it. Its light in places but thats part of its charm
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Post by doritxuuu on Jan 22, 2017 21:10:33 GMT
Just discovered the cast recording and it's definitely my thing... I can see me getting hooked on the score! Any update about a transfer here?! Not entirely sure...the producers are definitely wanting it to come over and it has been looking at theatres. However I've heard from 2 different reliable sources that this and another show are both "confirmed" for the same venue, so I think it's still a wait-and-see. Anyway it's clearly a case of when, not if. I heard the same rumors and I really hope they are true because I am kicking myself for not seeing it in New York last year... Cassie Compton spoke about Waitress earlier this month at the Wedding Singer Hippodrome concert (she performed She Used to be Mine) and it really sounded like the transfer was happening sooner than later. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 16, 2017 14:05:24 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Feb 16, 2017 14:36:04 GMT
Wow! If that isn't the BEST silver lining ever! I'm going in April but was sad to hear Jessie Mueller was leaving. This sugars (if you'll pardon the pun) the pill considerably. |
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Post by infofreako on Feb 16, 2017 17:52:42 GMT
Perfect news for me too also going in April. Now to work out theatre slots
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Post by ali973 on Feb 17, 2017 8:21:13 GMT
I would be curious to see her, but I honestly don't think I need to see Waitress again. I saw about ten shows in New York in December, and Waitress, although really a decent show, was by far the safest and least groundbreaking. Therefore it would be perfect for London, a city with a good slew of shows most the time, but are always safe and rather ordinary.
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Post by elliott on Apr 1, 2017 11:54:35 GMT
I really enjoyed this in New York and thought Jessie was incredible. Last I heard they were hoping for the Aldwych for it.
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Post by daniel on Apr 1, 2017 12:54:40 GMT
I really enjoyed this in New York and thought Jessie was incredible. Last I heard they were hoping for the Aldwych for it. It's looked at a couple of venues - not sure what the latest is but they're still planning to bring it over, to the best of my knowledge. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 1, 2017 14:35:11 GMT
From reports over on BWW, Sara's debut last night was very well received. I'm even more excited to be seeing this on Wednesday now.
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Post by Jon on Apr 1, 2017 23:26:52 GMT
Waitress would suit the Aldwych although they'd need to wait for Beautiful to close first, the Piccadilly would be another good option
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Post by ali973 on Apr 3, 2017 12:09:54 GMT
I always thought of it as a perfect match for either of these two theatres. I think the show is just right for Broadway. It's safe, corny, good score and has its fare share of melodrama and slapstick comedy. Would love to see Rebecca Trehearn lead it.
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Post by daniel on Apr 3, 2017 23:17:40 GMT
Those are two venues that show was looking at for sure. I'm not sure what the current status of the transfer is - the producers want it to happen but with Annie and the Beautiful extension, it seems to be a case of waiting for the right venue to become available.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 6, 2017 11:07:21 GMT
Saw this last night and I have to admit it's one of the best shows I've seen this year, if not the best.
As soon as you enter the theatre you are greeted with the aroma of spiced apple and pastry, never before have I experienced such sensory attention to detail at the theatre before, and boy did it really create the atmosphere and excitement I'm sure it meant to.
Sara Bareilles was incredible as Jenna, this is obviously a role she knows better than perhaps Jessie Mueller herself, and it certainly shows. I did notice that this is developing the same fan reaction that I experienced at The Color Purple last year, except it's not quite as extreme - yet. Massive rapturous applause and whooping when she stepped on stage for the first time and then again after each solo. She definitely deserves it, but as a reserved British fuss pot I certainly noticed it.
The strength in this show is absolutely the score, and the entire cast as a whole. It's an incredibly enjoyable evening of entertainment, and I hope it does see a life in London one day.
As a side note, they auctioned off a signed apron worn by Sara that day for Broadway Cares, and they sold two for a whopping $2,500 each!
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Post by Mr Wallacio on Apr 7, 2017 0:43:58 GMT
Saw this last night and I have to admit it's one of the best shows I've seen this year, if not the best. As soon as you enter the theatre you are greeted with the aroma of spiced apple and pastry, never before have I experienced such sensory attention to detail at the theatre before, and boy did it really create the atmosphere and excitement I'm sure it meant to. Sara Bareilles was incredible as Jenna, this is obviously a role she knows better than perhaps Jessie Mueller herself, and it certainly shows. I did notice that this is developing the same fan reaction that I experienced at The Color Purple last year, except it's not quite as extreme - yet. Massive rapturous applause and whooping when she stepped on stage for the first time and then again after each solo. She definitely deserves it, but as a reserved British fuss pot I certainly noticed it. The strength in this show is absolutely the score, and the entire cast as a whole. It's an incredibly enjoyable evening of entertainment, and I hope it does see a life in London one day. As a side note, they auctioned off a signed apron worn by Sara that day for Broadway Cares, and they sold two for a whopping $2,500 each! I too was there last night |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 7, 2017 2:14:36 GMT
^ A small world indeed! Your thoughts? Are you seeing any more this week?
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Post by Mr Wallacio on Apr 7, 2017 2:25:31 GMT
^ A small world indeed! Your thoughts? Are you seeing any more this week? Thought it was amazing. Definitely a good choice (even if it was my first day in NYC, had been awake 24 hours and still going to the theatre). Saw Sunday In The Park With George tonight. Nothing else officially planned as yet, but I'm here until next Wednesday. |
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Post by westendwendy on Apr 17, 2017 3:02:00 GMT
Saw this tonight on Broadway - a super sweet as pie musical - I had heard lots of great things about this show so my expectations were high. I wanted it to be amazing and instead it was good, very American full of folky tunes and well... a bit silly. I had real issues with the story really; a show basically about everyone having an affair and ultimately the plot doesn't resolve. First rule of theatre, have a clear beginning middle and end. Some amazing singing, great creative moments and over the top comedy, but the momentum was lost and although I enjoyed it, a rewrite might make it better especially Act 2 I left the theatre having enjoyed it but felt rather ambivalent towards it. Legally Blond meets Grease. 7/10 Not sure it will work in London!
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Post by singularsensation10 on Jun 9, 2017 3:03:10 GMT
Saw the show tonight. Absolutely loved it from start to finish. Delightful score and one of the strongest casts I've seen in a show in years. All of the leads had at least one standout moment but worked together as a team. Loved it.
Hillary Clinton was also in the audience tonight and everyone went crazy for her!!
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