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Post by TallPaul on Jul 7, 2017 13:12:29 GMT
It does seem very odd when, usually, theatres love to sell extras.
David Walliams could have bought a copy when he went t'other day with his mother, obviously.
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Post by d'James on Jul 7, 2017 13:39:15 GMT
What the betting that when the CD does come out, it'll be in a sunflower shaped tin.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 7, 2017 15:54:50 GMT
What the betting that when the CD does come out, it'll be in a sunflower shaped tin. Unfortunately, at this rate we will be lucky to have a digital release, never mind physical.  |
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Post by d'James on Jul 7, 2017 17:19:40 GMT
Along with my tin idea, I hope the CD itself will look like this, but a sunflower (duh!):  |
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Post by TallPaul on Jul 8, 2017 12:59:55 GMT
Taking a wild guess, they won't want to miss out on CD sales, and wouldn't alienate the non-downloading types with a digital-only release, probably. I agree. Looking at the demographic when I went, a good majority didn't strike me as being the downloading type (myself included).
And there also needs to be a range of t-shirts, in a wide range of sizes!!
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Post by theatremadness on Jul 8, 2017 13:40:29 GMT
Think I might try my luck at turning up at the B.O. tonight before the show and see if they have anything going cheap at the last minute for a lowly, single theatre-goer! I think I'll regret it if I don't see it, so better late than never!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 8, 2017 18:21:01 GMT
Going to be a while before cast album released
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Post by theatremadness on Jul 8, 2017 18:23:46 GMT
Well it worked! 6.30pm, bought a £25 Upper Circle Row G ticket and as I was on my own, upgraded to Dress Circle Row F before the guy even handed me my ticket! And it seems all the Girls are actually on, too, which seems nothing short of a miracle with this show...so I'm actually quite excited!
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Post by impossibleprincess73 on Jul 8, 2017 18:43:46 GMT
You picked a great night to go as this is the last night that the two leads are on together. 😊
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Post by theatremadness on Jul 8, 2017 19:42:37 GMT
Interval - but gosh this show is just beautiful. Act 1 alone brought tears of laughter and sadness. Design is great, acting is great, singing is great, book is great and receiving huge laughs from a crowd that is much smaller than this show deserves! And I'm loving the score - only familiar with the opening number and 'Dare' which is to come, but I don't find it bland or generic, I'm actually finding it quite interesting to listen to and for a writer of pop, it's actually far less bland than Wind in the Willows, by an accomplished MT duo. Just my two cents!
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Post by d'James on Jul 8, 2017 19:58:46 GMT
Going to be a while before cast album released Why does the fact it's a Disney deal mean it's being delayed?? Very disappointing. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 8, 2017 21:15:38 GMT
Going to be a while before cast album released Why does the fact it's a Disney deal mean it's being delayed?? Very disappointing. Was gonna ask the same thing! Like so many cast recordings it's starting to have that never-gonna-happen feeling. Hope I'm wrong! |
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Post by infofreako on Jul 8, 2017 21:19:07 GMT
Itll be done on a Disney timescale. They wont release it until they're ready to/have reason to in order to maximise sales. They love looking after their intellectual properties.
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Post by theatremadness on Jul 8, 2017 22:48:03 GMT
OK, I'm sorry (well I'm not sorry at all actually) but this musical is incredible. It's heart-warming and it's life affirming and you'll cry and you'll laugh - and that's all in Act 1 alone! Act 2 was quite long but was actually filled with quite a lot of story. A frankly hilarious and touching book - often such a big leg down in a musical - that induced proper belly laughs and was also quite emotion. Saccharine yes, I guess, but I thought it suited the tone of the piece and I guess I was just well up for it. The whole cast were great but the 6 leading ladies really do give wonderful performances - each and every one their own individual woman, and you do end up caring for them all. Claire Moore's Act 1 closing number was just awesome and Joanna Riding's 11 o'clock number was just breathtaking. Those ladies all have a cracking set of pipes on them, a joy to listen to!
As I mentioned earlier, I also really enjoy the score. I thought it was catchy, it was uplifting and orchestrated very well. And to top it off, a nice set of lyrics to go with them! I actually quite liked the design - it was really was a "simple but effective" job with some good lighting to finish it off nicely. The photo scene was one of the best I've ever seen, my god I can't remember the last time I had so much fun in a theatre!!
The audience went absolutely wild for it. Dress must've been half to 3/4 empty, but the laughter and applause sounded like it was packed. I'm sure the running time of the show tonight was longer due to raucous laughter and copious amounts of applause during scenes/after especially good one-lines. Yes it was made up of a certain demographic who may have had a couple of drinks, but no one was being at all disorderly or disruptive, it all stemmed from appreciation for the show and they obviously identified with a lot of it - and good for them! Gosh this show has just put me in the best mood and I'm so glad I managed to catch it, and just in time to see some before they leave! I know it's divided people on here, but I have to say that if you can fit this in next week in its final week, I hugely recommend getting a ticket!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 9, 2017 5:40:03 GMT
Itll be done on a Disney timescale. They wont release it until they're ready to/have reason to in order to maximise sales. They love looking after their intellectual properties. In what way is that different from any other company? I can't think of any reason why a company wouldn't time something to maximise sales. |
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Post by boq1984 on Jul 9, 2017 8:00:14 GMT
So to confirm Joanna has now finished? Will the rest of the girls be on for the final show? Have seen a Jenny and Shirley show and Claire and Joanna twice. Will the final show be Jenny and Claire? Sad that Joanna is not doing the final show.
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Post by infofreako on Jul 9, 2017 8:08:23 GMT
Itll be done on a Disney timescale. They wont release it until they're ready to/have reason to in order to maximise sales. They love looking after their intellectual properties. In what way is that different from any other company? I can't think of any reason why a company wouldn't time something to maximise sales. Thats why i said have reason to in order to maximise sales. It wont be released any time soon in my opinion as they wont release it based on a closed show. Itll be either around the start of the tour or based on what they think they can do with it internationally. Currently whilst there are people wanting it it lacks marketable value. Of course companies only time stuff to maximise sales, wasnt quite what i was trying to say |
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Post by impossibleprincess73 on Jul 9, 2017 9:30:59 GMT
So to confirm Joanna has now finished? Will the rest of the girls be on for the final show? Have seen a Jenny and Shirley show and Claire and Joanna twice. Will the final show be Jenny and Claire? Sad that Joanna is not doing the final show. No, she's doing the two shows on Tuesday, but Claire is off that day so last night was their last show together. 😕 So, yeah, I assume Wednesday to the final show will be Claire and Jenny. |
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Post by CG on the loose on Jul 9, 2017 9:49:09 GMT
Yes it was made up of a certain demographic who may have had a couple of drinks, but no one was being at all disorderly or disruptive, it all stemmed from appreciation for the show and they obviously identified with a lot of it - and good for them! Gosh this show has just put me in the best mood and I'm so glad I managed to catch it, and just in time to see some before they leave! I know it's divided people on here, but I have to say that if you can fit this in next week in its final week, I hugely recommend getting a ticket! I was also there last night and agree with most of what you say, including the fabulous audience reaction - and I think your BIB nails why for many. I really enjoyed this, the leads were fabulous (I hadn't realised it was Joanna and Claire's last show together, very glad I saw them both) and I haven't laughed so much at a show in I can't remember how long. I did think the pace dragged at times and the two acts felt rather unbalanced, but that's really the only criticism I have of a show that moved and uplifted me and I wholeheartedly endorse your recommendation to snag a last minute ticket if you've not seen it yet! |
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Post by Mark on Jul 14, 2017 10:19:23 GMT
Anyone else going to closing night?
Sad to say there are still loads of unsold seats
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Post by TallPaul on Jul 14, 2017 12:54:29 GMT
The 'real' girls went last night for their 'final' visit. I would have put good money on them being there on Saturday night. Good job I don't gamble!
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Post by infofreako on Jul 14, 2017 12:58:04 GMT
Sad that it seems to be limping over the line.
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Post by d'James on Jul 14, 2017 13:43:57 GMT
I know it's been said before, but I honestly think that this show would've done better if they had called it Calendar Girls The Musical and had used something other than those bloody sunflowers. Personally, I think calling it The Girls is a bit classier, but people won't have known what it's about.
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Post by d'James on Jul 14, 2017 14:38:10 GMT
^And I think we found out they weren't allowed to, alas. Very sad it hasn't lasted. Oh right. I don't remember that. I still think the promotion could've been better. Iced buns and the like. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 14, 2017 15:57:40 GMT
Anyone else going to closing night? Sad to say there are still loads of unsold seats I shall be there. I think it's a shame too. It always seems very full when I go, assuming they're either walk up trade or comps. |
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