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Post by danb on Sept 21, 2021 7:25:09 GMT
The casting sounds ‘affordable’ rather than ‘inspired’ across the board tbh, which normally results in knockout performances. Performers trying to make their mark are normally far more interesting than those coasting on past successes.
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Post by mrbarnaby on Sept 21, 2021 9:10:33 GMT
The casting sounds ‘affordable’ rather than ‘inspired’ across the board tbh, which normally results in knockout performances. Performers trying to make their mark are normally far more interesting than those coasting on past successes. They will be paying for accommodation and per diems for Liisi so I’m not sure it’s actually the ‘affordable’ option! It’s probably costing a lot more than using a homegrown performer. |
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Post by danb on Sept 21, 2021 9:39:09 GMT
Is she the only person in the show?
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Post by mrbarnaby on Sept 21, 2021 15:16:17 GMT
Is she the only person in the show? I gather so yes. |
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Post by danb on Sept 21, 2021 16:02:38 GMT
Not sure how well famed duet ‘Come What May’ will turn out as a solo.
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Post by WireHangers on Sept 22, 2021 16:36:15 GMT
Sorry if I’m late to the party but I’ve just realised that both of the leads are American. That’s really interesting as I thought they’d have gone with British accents in the UK production.
Jamie and Liisi look more believable as a couple than Karen and Aaron so I’m very excited to see what they can do.
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Post by mrbarnaby on Sept 23, 2021 4:55:44 GMT
Sorry if I’m late to the party but I’ve just realised that both of the leads are American. That’s really interesting as I thought they’d have gone with British accents in the UK production. Jamie and Liisi look more believable as a couple than Karen and Aaron so I’m very excited to see what they can do. NOT 2 AMERICANS!! Some people are going to lose their minds over this. |
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Post by TallPaul on Sept 23, 2021 7:39:26 GMT
Jamie Bogyo is as much Hungarian as he is American. Plus he was at RADA for as long as people go to RADA for. The very first line on his profile is literally about his right to work in the UK.
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Post by HereForTheatre on Sept 23, 2021 8:29:47 GMT
If these performers were cast then it's because they were deemed right for the role. None of us know how these actors performed in the auditions to get cast and how impressive they were. There have been multiple examples of a performer not setting the world alight in one role but the being fantastic in another, it's about the piece and the role and what that role gets out of them. None of us know until we see it. I'm quite excited about this cast and I'm quite confident they will do a great job.
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Post by theatreian on Sept 27, 2021 9:10:00 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Sept 27, 2021 11:05:37 GMT
Not the strongest of years so not necessarily an indication of quality - Aaron Tveit had no competition at all and even he has acknowledged his win is as much for his career to date than this show! Tina was never going to win anything other than the richly deserved Best Actress for Adrienne Warren's masterclass performance, and Jagged Little Pill appears to be a love-it-or-hate-it show that has self-imploded in the last fortnight. Though Danny Burstein was long overdue a Tony so that is something to celebrate. But otherwise I will reserve judgment on whether it is worth 10 Tonys until I have actually seen it! |
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Post by carmella1 on Sept 27, 2021 15:31:43 GMT
AT did not even perform in the MR number. Unless he performed after I changed the channel at 35 minutes when it became a political show rather than entertainment.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 27, 2021 19:04:01 GMT
AT did not even perform in the MR number. Unless he performed after I changed the channel at 35 minutes when it became a political show rather than entertainment. I'm not sure what you consider political about some exceptional duets celebrating the best of Broadway (and remembering many artists lost over the past 18 months), but your loss. |
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Post by carmella1 on Sept 27, 2021 19:09:57 GMT
"I'm not sure what you consider political about some exceptional duets celebrating the best of Broadway (and remembering many artists lost over the past 18 months), but your loss."
That was not I was referring to, you want me to say it fine, I am talking about starting his speech with George Floyd and going on for almost 10 minutes. I did not watch to be lectured.
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Post by barrowside on Oct 21, 2021 10:00:41 GMT
Are they doing anything exciting with the marquee and exterior of The Piccadilly? I'd love to see the led screen removed and for them to do lots of red neon and bulbs like the Guys and Dolls marquee. The curved facade and Soho location would be perfect for something glitzy.
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Post by anthem on Oct 21, 2021 12:13:01 GMT
"I'm not sure what you consider political about some exceptional duets celebrating the best of Broadway (and remembering many artists lost over the past 18 months), but your loss." That was not I was referring to, you want me to say it fine, I am talking about starting his speech with George Floyd and going on for almost 10 minutes. I did not watch to be lectured. I think those of us whose experience of racial inequality is that we feel “lectured at” when hearing about it during a TV awards show should count ourselves very fortunate and privileged indeed. |
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Post by danb on Oct 21, 2021 13:41:45 GMT
I’m not sure my delicate ears could have coped with it. 🙄 Carmella’s post is akin to the boorish bloke in the pub trying to impress his mates that White Lives Matter too just as much; the one who goes on about Fathers Day all the way through Mothers Day. Our lives are increasingly filled with more and more division and intolerance. By all means switch it off if it’s triggering you, but save the commentary for twitter. I’ve always thought that this was a place of inclusion and tolerance, but condoning the continued silence of those that have been without a voice for so long, is in my eyes, unforgivable.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 21, 2021 15:46:05 GMT
Are they doing anything exciting with the marquee and exterior of The Piccadilly? I'd love to see the led screen removed and for them to do lots of red neon and bulbs like the Guys and Dolls marquee. The curved facade and Soho location would be perfect for something glitzy. http://instagram.com/p/CVR-7z-Ifyl |
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Post by Figaro on Oct 21, 2021 16:24:13 GMT
The little windmills spin too
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Post by barrowside on Oct 21, 2021 16:37:47 GMT
Thanks Tom. It looks very Parisian. It's great to see the screen gone - should look fabulous when all the mouldings are lit at night.
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Post by 42ndBlvd on Oct 22, 2021 7:39:33 GMT
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Post by Jon on Oct 22, 2021 14:24:31 GMT
I walked past the Piccadilly the other week and the signage really pops out in person.
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Post by forevercolours on Oct 28, 2021 9:32:19 GMT
Can Can table seats available through ATG. £99 each but you must buy at least 2 at a time!
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Post by mrnutz on Oct 28, 2021 10:52:44 GMT
£99 seems pretty punchy for what I presume is an inferior (though up close) view?
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Post by Being Alive on Oct 28, 2021 10:55:53 GMT
You also can't upgrade to them...new bookings only
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