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Post by stefy69 on Sept 29, 2016 6:27:23 GMT
One of the few musicals I've been too ( mainly because I've always loved Four Seasons records ), great back story and fabulous songs.
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Post by Steffi on Sept 29, 2016 6:49:09 GMT
9 years is a great run. Still sad to see this leave the West End. The show has been quite a big part of my theatregoing life since 2008. I haven't seen it a lot since it moved to the Piccadilly but the few times I did go back I had a great time.
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Post by Anniek on Sept 29, 2016 7:41:00 GMT
I thought this show was doing good enough to stick around for at least a year or 2 more? Never seen it here as for me ticket prices are a bit too high for something I don't really like. (Saw Jersey Boys 2 times in the Netherlands, which I enjoyed but mainly for the music only..)
But i'm not too gutted. I would love to see Finding Neverland there. (or in any theatre really)
First thought for me was; No more (slightly annoying but hilarious) elder women queing at 4am during West End Live :')
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Post by wickedgrin on Sept 29, 2016 8:26:01 GMT
It's had a great run and one of the better "juke box musicals". Good to see a long runner close though as it frees up another theatre.
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Post by Michael on Sept 29, 2016 8:27:07 GMT
Baz Bamigboye saying on Twitter Neverland is set for Piccadilly... God, I'd rather have no show at the Piccadilly than Finding Neverland. |
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Post by ali973 on Sept 29, 2016 8:32:06 GMT
Glad to see it go. Too bad it's Finding Neverland which seems mediocre at best.
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Post by wickedgrin on Sept 29, 2016 8:35:42 GMT
I am not familiar with Finding Neverland but if it isn't a "hit" and/or has a limited run it will free up the Piccadilly Theatre once again. I know this might be a disaster for producers but for punters like me I like seeing new stuff. I haven't been to the gorgeous theatres The Lyceum or Her Majesties for years!
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Post by Michael on Sept 29, 2016 8:39:11 GMT
Looking at tickets for their closing show. Only very few seats left in the Stalls and they are mostly at a whopping £170 or £125 - apart from a couple in the very last row at £65. Same for the Dress Circle. However, second row of the Grand Circle is at an acceptable £50. Anyone ever sat there? How about leg room and view of the stage? Is it too far away? Or would back of Stalls or Dress Circle be the better choice? Ta  |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 29, 2016 9:14:49 GMT
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Post by Musicality21 on Sept 29, 2016 15:50:22 GMT
I'm actually quite sad at this. It's one of the only jukebox musicals that I really like and is a good uplifting show if I want to see something to boost my spirits. It has had a good run though and I think it's going to be on the touring circuit probably for quite some time as it doesn't look like a hard show to tour around.
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Post by Phantom of London on Sept 29, 2016 15:51:40 GMT
I wonder where the Wind in the Willows will end up, thought this would be a perfect size for the Piccadilly?
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Post by haz23 on Sept 29, 2016 15:52:47 GMT
Very saddened by this, it's my one of my favourite shows. Glad it's going on tour though so it's not quite the end!
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Post by Michael on Sept 29, 2016 17:18:42 GMT
Just booked a ticket for closing night. Row B in the Grand Circle was already sold, so I'm now in row D up in the Gods.
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Post by CG on the loose on Sept 29, 2016 17:33:28 GMT
Just booked a ticket for closing night. Row B in the Grand Circle was already sold, so I'm now in row D up in the Gods. I studied theatremonkey's site in some detail last night before booking Row E in the Gods. At the price, think we'll be fine |
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Post by greeny11 on Sept 29, 2016 19:47:43 GMT
Must be a weird feeling for the originals Ben Wheeler, Mark Isherwood and Lucinda Gill, who've been there since the very beginning.
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Post by Steffi on Sept 30, 2016 9:38:15 GMT
Must be a weird feeling for the originals Ben Wheeler, Mark Isherwood and Lucinda Gill, who've been there since the very beginning. JB legends as I like to call them. :-) |
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Post by justafan on Nov 25, 2016 14:15:12 GMT
Having not seen this show for a while, I made a return visit last evening and was really impressed. Lots of energy and the audience for mid week was really 'with it' which the cast clearly bounced off. Shame it's closing ... especially as they've now taken down the scaffolding and hoarding so the Piccadilly looks like a theatre again instead of a demolition site
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Post by Steffi on Dec 11, 2016 22:03:27 GMT
Tonight was Ben Wheeler's last scheduled Tommy DeVito performance. Really enjoyed watching the show again (this was only my third visit since cast change which for me isn't much). Knowing I won't see Ben's Tommy again feels strange though - he was the first one I saw in the role back in 2008. A great last performance from him today.
It was my second time seeing Matt Corner as Frankie. He is the first since Ryan Molloy who I can truly appreciate in the role. Great voice and the acting is just so well defined.
Also loved Matt Hunt's Nick. And Declan Egen is a good Bob Gaudio (I'm still amazed at how tall he is).
The show is in great shape and since they announced closing ticket sales have been picking up quite a bit. Glad the show seems to be going out on a high.
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Post by cheesy116 on Feb 2, 2017 1:59:58 GMT
There is a Let It Shine TV recording on Friday 10th February at Elstree where 16 Jersey Boys will be performing! You can get free tickets at LostInTv.com I would like to think it's 16 men that have played Jersey boys but chances are it will just be the contestants lol although the email does say 'an exclusive performance with 16 Jersey Boys for the very first time' |
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Post by anita on Feb 2, 2017 10:47:17 GMT
There is a Let It Shine TV recording on Friday 10th February at Elstree where 16 Jersey Boys will be performing! You can get free tickets at LostInTv.com I would like to think it's 16 men that have played Jersey boys but chances are it will just be the contestants lol although the email does say 'an exclusive performance with 16 Jersey Boys for the very first time' Yes I got the email too but unfortunately I'm babysitting that afternoon. Looks like I will have to watch the show on iplayer. |
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Post by ilovewemusicals on Feb 12, 2017 22:26:22 GMT
A lot going on at the moment in the run up to the show closing on March 26th. Loved the 16 guys on Let It Shine and Ryan Molloy is doing farewell JB live gigs at the Hippodrome Casino on the afternoons of 25th and 26th March where he has promised the original line-up of Jersey Boys will appear. Plus in a cryptic post on his Facebook page possibly Ant and Dec? Although I know he has been known to talk nonsensical before. I am seeing Ryan's gig and the closing show, so rather excited. Anyone else a big fan of this show? Also wondering whether Mr Valli will make an appearance, as he did in Vegas and on Broadway. I see his concert schedule is light around that time.
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Post by theatre-turtle on Feb 12, 2017 22:35:48 GMT
Why are they dong all this promotion for a show that's closing?
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Post by ilovewemusicals on Feb 12, 2017 22:56:28 GMT
Why are they dong all this promotion for a show that's closing? It is touring again next year and I think Ryan set-up his gigs for the fans. |
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Post by Steffi on Feb 13, 2017 9:31:21 GMT
Yes, Ryan isn't doing the gigs to promote the show. He just wants to give it his personal farewell and reunite some of the original cast.
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Post by infofreako on Feb 13, 2017 9:39:51 GMT
Nothing wrong with that at all. Booked for the Sunday. I think the promotion is all aimed at the upcoming tour though. I believe one of the TV talent shows is currently sponsored by Jersey Boys UK tour.
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