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Post by Deleted on Nov 7, 2016 22:00:19 GMT
Ok, I'll bite. Why do you hope that? Ah only because I really like the story of Calendar Girls and I think it should be shared on stage. It is a very nice story but also very tender. There hasn't been a proper British musical that has done well in a while so that's why I hope this time this is the one!  I think you meant to say you hope it IS the next long running show, rather than it ISN'T. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 10, 2016 20:41:45 GMT
I know people are weary that this show might not last but I honestly don't see why that could be the case.
Okay it doesn't have celebrities but the story is VERY well known in the UK after the film and shows like Kinky Boots opened without celebrities in the cast but still did very well at the box office.
Also Gary Barlow writing he music is a big pull too. Theatregoers who like the amazing MT who have been cast will visit the show. Also the publicity for this show has been very good. Strictly Come Dancing will have boosted the show's profile as will their appearance on the Royal Variety.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 10, 2016 21:55:06 GMT
Okay it doesn't have celebrities but the story is VERY well known in the UK after the film and shows like Kinky Boots opened without celebrities in the cast but still did very well at the box office. Define 'very well'? |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 10, 2016 22:34:08 GMT
I know people are weary that this show might not last but I honestly don't see why that could be the case. Okay it doesn't have celebrities but the story is VERY well known in the UK after the film and shows like Kinky Boots opened without celebrities in the cast but still did very well at the box office. Also Gary Barlow writing he music is a big pull too. Theatregoers who like the amazing MT who have been cast will visit the show. Also the publicity for this show has been very good. Strictly Come Dancing will have boosted the show's profile as will their appearance on the Royal Variety. Kinky Boots is one of my favourites right now, and it has been popular. I have alot of friends who have seen it or are seeing it But it is selling, but I wouldn't say very well. It sells and makes its runnint amount it needs, and does well on weekends, but doesn't do so much on the weekdays. Thats not to say it is closing tomorrow, it will run still as it is still making money, but it isn't the biggest hit in the land. Also, its not a fair comparison really. Kinky Boots wans't just the film when it arrived, it had a huge success on Broadway, has won every major Best Musical award, had a Grammy winning Cast Recording and had a certian lady called Cyndi Lauper attached, who is a living legend worldwide. It had a smart advertisment with the black and white pictures with the red boots and the word of mouth has been fantastic. For example, loads of my friends have said to me they want to see Kinky Boots, I haven't heard a wisper of The Girls , not even on here really... bar you of course George. |
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Post by Mark on Nov 10, 2016 23:04:42 GMT
Okay it doesn't have celebrities but the story is VERY well known in the UK after the film and shows like Kinky Boots opened without celebrities in the cast but still did very well at the box office. Define 'very well'? Mention Calendar Girls and most people have heard of it? |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 10, 2016 23:07:31 GMT
Mention Calendar Girls and most people have heard of it? Its not clear whether it is referring to very well meaning Calender Girls or very well referring to Kinky Boots box office. |
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Post by daniel on Nov 11, 2016 0:56:31 GMT
This seems to be selling really well, especially the matinees (which was to be expected). I haven't seen the show and not sure if I will, but it's really nice to see a brand new British musical with a sensible pricing strategy, doing really well. I'm sure that if they were charging £75 for "top price" and then Premiums scaling up to £125, it would fall flat on its arse.
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Post by Jon on Nov 11, 2016 1:31:27 GMT
I wonder if the audience for The Girls are the same people who saw the play? I think it do a year to 18 months then tour but I just don't envision it being a long runner.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 11, 2016 2:30:52 GMT
I wonder if the audience for The Girls are the same people who saw the play? I think it do a year to 18 months then tour but I just don't envision it being a long runner. This is what period of time I think it will have too, it will have a respectable run. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 12, 2016 19:13:08 GMT
This seems to be selling really well, especially the matinees (which was to be expected). I haven't seen the show and not sure if I will, but it's really nice to see a brand new British musical with a sensible pricing strategy, doing really well. I'm sure that if they were charging £75 for "top price" and then Premiums scaling up to £125, it would fall flat on its arse. I do agree with you here and I think the producers are so so so clever in not doing premium seats. I'm pretty sure it would still sell but it means more people will be and to see the show which is what theatre is all about!! I too have seen this is selling well which I'm glad about and I hope it has a respectable run, it's a great story! |
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Post by lewis on Nov 17, 2016 22:53:22 GMT
Joanna Riding singing Scarborough is absolutely stunning. Heard there has been a lot of work done on the book so very much looking forward to it
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Post by Deleted on Dec 5, 2016 20:51:06 GMT
Full cast in rehearsals
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Post by Deleted on Dec 7, 2016 15:04:05 GMT
I wonder if the audience for The Girls are the same people who saw the play? I think it do a year to 18 months then tour but I just don't envision it being a long runner. I don't understand why people keep saying this. I imagine it could be a sleeper hit. Small-ish theatre, great creative team, and a brilliant advance (in fact, one of the largest advances for a musical of recent years). I think this will surprise people. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 7, 2016 16:28:49 GMT
I wonder if the audience for The Girls are the same people who saw the play? I think it do a year to 18 months then tour but I just don't envision it being a long runner. I don't understand why people keep saying this. I imagine it could be a sleeper hit. Small-ish theatre, great creative team, and a brilliant advance (in fact, one of the largest advances for a musical of recent years). I think this will surprise people. Certainly agree. The show fits the Phoenix well as it isn't too big but not too small. Good cast and, like you said, great creative team. Yeah the advance hasn't been really good, people are underestimating the amount of tickets they have sold |
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Post by lewis on Dec 7, 2016 20:36:56 GMT
their royal variety performance last night was staggering. tune in for that one when it airs.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 7, 2016 21:14:17 GMT
Just out of interest, are there any black people in the ensemble of the musical?
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Dec 7, 2016 23:49:57 GMT
I wonder if the audience for The Girls are the same people who saw the play? I think it do a year to 18 months then tour but I just don't envision it being a long runner. I don't understand why people keep saying this. I imagine it could be a sleeper hit. Small-ish theatre, great creative team, and a brilliant advance (in fact, one of the largest advances for a musical of recent years). I think this will surprise people. It's not very good though. |
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Post by Jon on Dec 8, 2016 0:09:32 GMT
I don't understand why people keep saying this. I imagine it could be a sleeper hit. Small-ish theatre, great creative team, and a brilliant advance (in fact, one of the largest advances for a musical of recent years). I think this will surprise people. It's not very good though. Being not good hasn't stopped some shows running for years, I hope it has a decent run at least, |
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Post by lewis on Dec 8, 2016 23:06:19 GMT
I don't understand why people keep saying this. I imagine it could be a sleeper hit. Small-ish theatre, great creative team, and a brilliant advance (in fact, one of the largest advances for a musical of recent years). I think this will surprise people. It's not very good though. how do you know? out of town tryouts dont always represent the finished product. that being said, it did more than alright with the critics when it was up north. |
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Post by westendwendy on Dec 8, 2016 23:30:42 GMT
One word......
Thriller
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Post by Deleted on Dec 9, 2016 16:55:22 GMT
I don't understand why people keep saying this. I imagine it could be a sleeper hit. Small-ish theatre, great creative team, and a brilliant advance (in fact, one of the largest advances for a musical of recent years). I think this will surprise people. It's not very good though. I also gather it has had extensive rewrites! |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Dec 9, 2016 17:50:21 GMT
It's not very good though. I also gather it has had extensive rewrites! It needed them. Have they also also completely redesigned it and changed the cast?  |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 14, 2016 18:16:11 GMT
Clip of GB and the cast singing in the Royal Variety last night.
Loved the way they used members of the WI as the choir!!
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Post by longinthetooth on Dec 14, 2016 18:22:33 GMT
I enjoyed what I saw last night (David Walliams excepted) and am looking forward to seeing the show.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 14, 2016 18:35:09 GMT
It was a joy to finally see Gary sharing some of the lead duties with the actual cast, if only for a short time.
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