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Post by Dr Tom on Sept 5, 2023 16:33:35 GMT
Last Thursday evening, Danny Knott was on as Frankie (only his second performance as second cover) and I managed to pick up a late front row seat.
The new cast has settled in well now. This show is rather like a machine, but no matter. The music is always good.
I was impressed with Danny and very glad that he's got to go on. I was less impressed his costume designer as his clothes were all about two sizes too big for him, but I rather expect he was slipping into whatever was available (but seriously if anyone is reading this, please don't hamper him with such baggy clothes).
Hope to see Danny again anyway (and as a side note, very glad that Joey Cornish is now the official alternate as well).
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Post by justafan on Sept 6, 2023 18:10:24 GMT
Last Thursday evening, Danny Knott was on as Frankie (only his second performance as second cover) and I managed to pick up a late front row seat. The new cast has settled in well now. This show is rather like a machine, but no matter. The music is always good. I was impressed with Danny and very glad that he's got to go on. I was less impressed his costume designer as his clothes were all about two sizes too big for him, but I rather expect he was slipping into whatever was available (but seriously if anyone is reading this, please don't hamper him with such baggy clothes). Hope to see Danny again anyway (and as a side note, very glad that Joey Cornish is now the official alternate as well). If they aren’t investing in new costumes then it could suggest as danielwhit said above that the show is preparing for closure 🤷♀️ |
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Post by Matt on Sept 11, 2023 20:34:24 GMT
They are advertising for a back stage role for a years contract, so maybe a sign it’s not ending early next year?
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Post by toomasj on Sept 11, 2023 20:38:14 GMT
They are advertising for a back stage role for a years contract, so maybe a sign it’s not ending early next year? I wouldn’t read too much into that. Many/most theatre jobs are fixed term contracts, but it isn’t a guarantee of employment for the whole period. If a show closes, they’ll be given notice and that’s that. Better to be properly staffed and pay off a few weeks notice than be short handed. |
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Post by Mark on Oct 16, 2023 9:11:55 GMT
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Post by hannechalk on Oct 16, 2023 9:12:47 GMT
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Post by zahidf on Oct 16, 2023 9:13:01 GMT
Wonder what will replace it
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Post by anthony40 on Oct 16, 2023 9:20:24 GMT
To be fair, it's had a lot of success and a pretty decent run here in London.
Firstly there was that huge run at the Prince Edward Theatre.
Then it returned and Ben Joyce was discovered and it run for quite some time at the Trafalgar Studios.
Maybe it's just time?
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Post by Mark on Oct 16, 2023 9:23:41 GMT
Wonder what will replace it Another Jukebox show from across the pond. |
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Post by Figaro on Oct 16, 2023 9:26:33 GMT
To be fair, it's had a lot of success and a pretty decent run here in London. Firstly there was that huge run at the Prince Edward Theatre. Then it returned and Ben Joyce was discovered and it run for quite some time at the Trafalgar Studios. Maybe it's just time? Not forgetting e Piccadilly run. |
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Post by Rory on Oct 16, 2023 9:34:13 GMT
Wonder what will replace it Another Jukebox show from across the pond. Oh no, really? Disappointing. I can't even think of one, maybe the Neil Diamond one? I was hoping for a good play to come back to Trafalgar. And it's odd to end a run on a Thursday! |
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Post by anthony40 on Oct 16, 2023 9:39:51 GMT
To be fair, it's had a lot of success and a pretty decent run here in London. Firstly there was that huge run at the Prince Edward Theatre. Then it returned and Ben Joyce was discovered and it run for quite some time at the Trafalgar Studios. Maybe it's just time? Not forgetting e Piccadilly run. Well there you go. Maybe London has (just) had its fill of Jersey Boys for now. Give it a few years and then bring it back, fresh and reading for a new, upcoming and younger audience who may be familiar with the songs but have no idea who Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons were. |
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Post by FJ on Oct 16, 2023 9:51:17 GMT
Are we finally going to get Jagged Little Pill that was rumoured for The Trafalgar last year?
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Post by Jon on Oct 16, 2023 9:53:33 GMT
2 and a half years is a pretty solid run, not sure if Jagged Little Pill will run that long if it indeed the replacement.
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Post by Being Alive on Oct 16, 2023 10:04:32 GMT
Are we finally going to get Jagged Little Pill that was rumoured for The Trafalgar last year? Not replacing this we aren't |
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Post by Jon on Oct 16, 2023 10:59:50 GMT
Kath & Stella Solve A Murder could be an option.
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Post by Rory on Oct 16, 2023 11:08:25 GMT
Kath & Stella Solve A Murder could be an option. is saying it's another Jukebox show |
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Post by alicechallice on Oct 16, 2023 11:20:17 GMT
Kath & Stella Solve A Murder could be an option. is saying it's another Jukebox show In Dreams or What's New Pussycat? Crosses fingers... |
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Post by theatreliker on Oct 16, 2023 11:37:45 GMT
Wouldn't surprise me if A Beautiful Noise went in... a pity though
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Post by shownut on Oct 16, 2023 12:16:45 GMT
Wouldn't surprise me if A Beautiful Noise went in... a pity though I also think it will be A Beautiful Noise which is a bummer. Totally wishing it was Jagged Little Pill but that appears to be as dead as last Christmas Eve. |
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Post by alicechallice on Oct 16, 2023 12:58:25 GMT
Wasn't The Cher Show looking to go into the WE?
Would be good timing seeing as she's got that Xmas album coming out and will probably do some promotional appearances soon.
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Post by Rory on Oct 16, 2023 13:03:58 GMT
Wasn't The Cher Show looking to go into the WE? Would be good timing seeing as she's got that Xmas album coming out and will probably do some promotional appearances soon. He says it's one from across the pond. I think it'll be Neil Diamond unfortunately. |
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Post by Being Alive on Oct 16, 2023 13:22:34 GMT
Didn't say it was a Broadway musical though, did he...
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Post by max on Oct 16, 2023 13:25:50 GMT
'Beautiful Noise' makes great sense for that theatre, where it's able to contact previous patrons with 'If you liked Jersey Boys you'll love this...'
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Post by Rory on Oct 16, 2023 13:55:59 GMT
Didn't say it was a Broadway musical though, did he... No, across the pond, so US somewhere, but gotta say, jukeboxes are usually not my bag, so I am both clueless as to what it could be and not especially excited about it either! Might be different if it was JLP. |
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