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Post by Deleted on Dec 6, 2018 20:50:06 GMT
God I eat my words re the ticket prices - extortionate! Dunno what's going on. Is this not produced by ALW/RUG as he is normally so vocal re keeping things if not affordable as such, on the lower side of West End top prices, especially for shows where kids may be interested - School of Rock reflects this and Cats at the Palladium was much cheaper than this. I can't actually find who the producer is.... Go right back to the first post in this thread for the answer  Ahhhhh ok, so it's not ALW/RUG. OK will I feel slightly better now I know I'm not being ripped off by the Lord himself! Interesting though as ALW has been very vocal in wanting to do something for Joseph's 50th so you'd thought his company would produce it. (Though very latterly he has said a few times he has finally understood that there can be a benefit to handing over a completed musical to a producer/director and ending creative involvement there....) |
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Post by steve10086 on Dec 6, 2018 21:16:29 GMT
Go right back to the first post in this thread for the answer Ahhhhh ok, so it's not ALW/RUG. OK will I feel slightly better now I know I'm not being ripped off by the Lord himself! Interesting though as ALW has been very vocal in wanting to do something for Joseph's 50th so you'd thought his company would produce it. (Though very latterly he has said a few times he has finally understood that there can be a benefit to handing over a completed musical to a producer/director and ending creative involvement there....) ‘Finally’ being the important word. He should have realised that a long time ago. He’s really not a good producer. |
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Post by dontdreamit on Dec 6, 2018 21:21:10 GMT
Have booked 2 sets of tickets- one is a group of us that used to go to the show a lot back in the day, and then a pair of tickets for me and Young. I may still day/ rush seat for this as I know that Littlest would love it too.
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Post by happytobehere on Dec 6, 2018 22:52:42 GMT
So are the seats on the first few rows not very good then? I don’t understand why they’re the cheaper ones
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Post by Deleted on Dec 6, 2018 23:05:33 GMT
So are the seats on the first few rows not very good then? I don’t understand why they’re the cheaper ones I guess in a big theatre like the Palladium the overall view for taking in the choreography etc isn’t great. Personally I think they are the best value. I’ve gone for row C! |
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Post by Stephen on Dec 6, 2018 23:59:29 GMT
My advice would be to book the cheapest ticket you can get. If you don't mind being fairly high up then Upper Circle and if that bothers you rear stalls.
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Post by QueerTheatre on Dec 7, 2018 11:23:16 GMT
The casting rumours i've heard have made me hold off booking.
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Post by Stephen on Dec 7, 2018 11:32:55 GMT
I have been told by a reliable source that Jason Donovan is playing Joseph. Not sure if they're confused or someone has been pulling their leg or...
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Post by happytobehere on Dec 7, 2018 11:39:50 GMT
I just spent £85 on a ticket- they better not be casting Jason Donovan as Joseph!
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Post by dontdreamit on Dec 7, 2018 13:27:51 GMT
I have been told by a reliable source that Jason Donovan is playing Joseph. Not sure if they're confused or someone has been pulling their leg or... Given his age now, that would be bordering on the Donny Osmsond situation! I can’t see it happening, and I dread the state of my credit card at the end of the run if it did... |
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Post by oxfordsimon on Dec 7, 2018 13:30:25 GMT
If they could get JD to play Jacob - that would be a nice nod to the past. But nothing else.
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Post by dontdreamit on Dec 7, 2018 16:01:31 GMT
If they could get JD to play Jacob - that would be a nice nod to the past. But nothing else. I think that was my first reaction when I heard it was coming back! As much of a fan of Jason’s I am, it would be 28 years since playing the role. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 7, 2018 17:45:51 GMT
So are the seats on the first few rows not very good then They don't always see the floor of the stage, and the rake isn't as noticeable, but put it this way, it's where I always sit if blowing the budget. "Premium" means the best views in the house, theoretically, and at the Palladium those don't kick in until a few rows back if you are taking the opinion of seeing the entire stage without straining and not seeing faces quite as close up as the front rows. Anyway, pricing the very front rows below premium stops pushing those who can't pay those prices right to the back, which is no bad thing IMHO. Very much my thinking. For £85 I'd rather be close to the action in row B or C than behind the premium seats in rows Q/R/S.... |
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Post by danb on Dec 8, 2018 8:17:30 GMT
I really do think that this is a Carrie’s role to lose at the moment. She’d sing the arse off of the Narrator, she is on the Lords’ radar after Heathers, comes with a built in fan base plus has history with the Palladium which would nicely bring things full circle. Happy for her to be the talent and chuck some pecs into the loincloth. What ‘rumours’ have people heard other than this one?
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Post by Deleted on Dec 8, 2018 8:50:01 GMT
I really do think that this is a Carrie’s role to lose at the moment. She’d sing the arse off of the Narrator, she is on the Lords’ radar after Heathers, comes with a built in fan base plus has history with the Palladium which would nicely bring things full circle. Happy for her to be the talent and chuck some pecs into the loincloth. What ‘rumours’ have people heard other than this one? I hope it's someone 'new;' not new new but bubbling beneath most MT fans consciousness. When I saw Linzi Hateley in the role I hadn't previously heard of her and was blown away. Likewise Jenna Lee James who took over from Priya Kalidas. Fantastic voice, quite rocky with incredible belt, bit like Kerry Ellis. Anyway, it's all a bit unfortunate my feelings re CHF. I've seen her once, in Les Miserables and actually thought that she was great and her talent undeniable. But all the Twitter stuff and the fan girl circus that seems to come with her, territoriality over day seats and generally bad audience behaviour (and seemingly on a worsening trajectory) is all a bit much. And it distracts from the show. I've booked for front stalls and don't really want cup cakes flying over my head. (Having said that, when they cast a pop star as Joseph I'll eat my words as that'll make the CRH fans look demure and reserved lol.....) |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 8, 2018 8:52:44 GMT
Actually there is one well known person I'd love to see and that is Christina Bennington!
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Post by danb on Dec 8, 2018 9:06:56 GMT
I think Christina would be great too! I’m just thinking in terms of selling it.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 8, 2018 9:50:24 GMT
I have been told by a reliable source that Jason Donovan is playing Joseph. Not sure if they're confused or someone has been pulling their leg or... Oh how lovely. Marti Webb did 'Tell Me On A Sunday' many years later too. I think The Lord should do it with all his shows. La Paige returning to Regents Park as 'Evita' and Miss Ball could head to Southwark for 'Aspects of Love'. What's Paul Nicholas up to? They're bringing back 'Jesus Christ Superstar' again next year aren't they? |
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Post by danb on Dec 8, 2018 10:36:11 GMT
I have been told by a reliable source that Jason Donovan is playing Joseph. Not sure if they're confused or someone has been pulling their leg or... Oh how lovely. Marti Webb did 'Tell Me On A Sunday' many years later too. I think The Lord should do it with all his shows. La Paige returning to Regents Park as 'Evita' and Miss Ball could head to Southwark for 'Aspects of Love'. What's Paul Nicholas up to? They're bringing back 'Jesus Christ Superstar' again next year aren't they? Nicholas is busy mounting a tour of sitcom classic ‘Just Good Friends’ following the ‘success’ of Benidorm live, and the ‘Allo ‘Allo tour that was around in the 80’s. He is also aware that “someone” might do him harm if he ever attempts to make musical noises EVER again on a uk stage. 😗 |
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Post by Rozzi Rainbow on Dec 9, 2018 21:00:12 GMT
They should give a discount to anyone who rolls in dressed in a technicolour dreamcoat. Or a loincloth. I'm all for this, I have a technicolor dreamcoat - bought it from Camden market. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 9, 2018 21:10:45 GMT
Considering that Joseph was the second youngest of Jacob's sons, if they do bring Jason back, how old will the other brothers have to be??
Jason doesnt have the high profile he used to have, so it definitely wont be him. But i'd still go if he was, as long as Linzi does it with him.
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Post by theatreian on Dec 9, 2018 23:04:02 GMT
So long as they look good in a loincloth and can hold a note!! How very shallow of me. I am washing my mouth out with soap as I write this.
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Post by hulmeman on Dec 9, 2018 23:17:07 GMT
A friend asked me to go with him to see this. I've refused on the basis of the extortionate pricing. I realise I am in a minority, but I still wonder why.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 10, 2018 3:31:09 GMT
The thing with the Palladium, you’ll always find a decent price ticket eventually. They clearly price high but end up selling low.
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Post by danb on Dec 10, 2018 17:38:05 GMT
I’m pretty sure Keith Chegwin (God bless him 😔) used to wear that jacket on ‘Swap Shop’.
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