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Post by couldileaveyou on Feb 1, 2019 11:37:05 GMT
In concert at Cadogan Hall in November
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Post by missthelma on Feb 1, 2019 18:58:24 GMT
Oh my goodness, that will be something to look forward to!
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Post by michalnowicki on Feb 4, 2019 15:06:28 GMT
Just got my meet and greet ticket for the evening concert. Hope I'll be more eloquent compared to my meet and greet with Audra.
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Post by theoracle on Aug 10, 2019 22:34:39 GMT
Was thinking about perhaps coming to this. Do we know what sort of musical accompaniment Queen Kelli will have? Is it too much to expect an orchestra? I feel like she deserves more than just a piano considering her repertoire so hoping for a decent number of strings  |
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Post by alece10 on Aug 11, 2019 8:19:11 GMT
Was thinking about perhaps coming to this. Do we know what sort of musical accompaniment Queen Kelli will have? Is it too much to expect an orchestra? I feel like she deserves more than just a piano considering her repertoire so hoping for a decent number of strings If its the same people that were involved in Jeremy Jordan and Chita Rivera at Cadogan then it is likely to be a fair sized band/orchestra as both of them did. |
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Post by theoracle on Aug 11, 2019 9:07:56 GMT
Was thinking about perhaps coming to this. Do we know what sort of musical accompaniment Queen Kelli will have? Is it too much to expect an orchestra? I feel like she deserves more than just a piano considering her repertoire so hoping for a decent number of strings If its the same people that were involved in Jeremy Jordan and Chita Rivera at Cadogan then it is likely to be a fair sized band/orchestra as both of them did. Oh really? Do you remember roughly how if the orchestra was? Might have to go now 😁 |
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Post by alece10 on Aug 11, 2019 10:08:44 GMT
If its the same people that were involved in Jeremy Jordan and Chita Rivera at Cadogan then it is likely to be a fair sized band/orchestra as both of them did. Oh really? Do you remember roughly how if the orchestra was? Might have to go now 😁 Dont quote me on this but Chita had about 15 I think and Jeremy maybe 10. I do remember being impressed as usually you just get piano drums double bass and guitar for lots of solo concerts. |
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Post by robertb213 on Oct 3, 2019 13:38:38 GMT
TodayTix deal alert - seats now from £15 😀
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Post by xanady on Oct 4, 2019 21:39:58 GMT
Met her at the stage door after The King And I...such grace and dignity...had a pic with my daughter and signed/chatted with the fans for ages...
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Post by xanady on Oct 21, 2019 12:53:41 GMT
Just been listening to her in BOMC and Brigadoon...absolute perfection...loved her live inTKAI...legend!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 10, 2019 17:38:15 GMT
Just got to Cadogan Hall for this evening and immediately feel uneasy. A sign outside says "you cannot bring your own food or drink inside" Why?! I always buy a bottle of water before going to any theatre and felt like a criminal walking in the front door. Also, if you book through TodayTix; you don't get a printed ticket?! Not getting a nice vibe from Cadogan Hall so far.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 10, 2019 17:58:30 GMT
Just got to Cadogan Hall for this evening and immediately feel uneasy. A sign outside says "you cannot bring your own food or drink inside" Why?! I always buy a bottle of water before going to any theatre and felt like a criminal walking in the front door. Also, if you book through TodayTix; you don't get a printed ticket?! Not getting a nice vibe from Cadogan Hall so far. The sign is meaningless (I didn't even notice it), plenty of people had their own food and drink at the matinee and no-one said anything. I was not impressed at the lack of printed ticket though! Ms O'Hara is on good form, she seemed quite at ease and very much enjoying herself. For me there wasn't a huge amount of light and shade in the repertoire, particularly in the first half, but that's a by-product of the type of parts she's played really, and she does sing beautifully. I thought the second half was stronger and she really came into her own. The live musicians were also a treat, she didn't need an orchestra, it's an understated show but it works and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I'll say no more until after the evening show! |
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Post by Jon on Nov 10, 2019 19:31:53 GMT
Seems a bit OTT to feel like a criminal due to a sign.
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Post by AddisonMizner on Nov 10, 2019 19:37:02 GMT
I saw Kelli this afternoon. 2 hours of absolutely pure bliss! I don’t think I have ever heard these songs sung so well, and probably never will again. Plus, she has such a charming and charismatic personality and stage presence. Can we keep her? It is such a shame that we don’t have anyone at all on the same level in this country. I had shivers from the first moment to the last. I could have quite easily sat through the whole thing again.
My only caveat was that she really didn’t need the microphone. She could have done the whole thing acoustically and sounded just as glorious.
I will go into more detail once the last concert has finished, but just WOW!
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Post by boak on Nov 10, 2019 21:05:42 GMT
Does anybody have a list of songs she sang?
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Post by couldileaveyou on Nov 10, 2019 22:02:11 GMT
At the matinee she sang:
Act 1:
I Have Dreamed
I'm in love with a wonderful guy
So in love
What more do I need
That's how I say goodbye
The light in the piazza
Getting to know you
To build a home
Act 2:
(S)he loves me
Finishing the hat
It nearly was mine
The sun went out
A song she wrote about her great-grandfather
Smile/Here comes the sun mashup
They don't let you in the opera (if you're a country star)
Make someone happy
Encores:
I could have danced all night
La vie en rose
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Post by Deleted on Nov 10, 2019 22:03:23 GMT
Well, that was a rather classy affair. Kelli O'Hara was perfect. I mean it, perfect! Superior on every level. The second act was the stronger half. I had no idea she was a country bumpkin. She is magnetic and charismatic and warm. I was crying one minute and laughing the next. I adored her husband's song and the Smile/Here Comes the Sun mashup. And she can sing in French?! I would have easily listened to another 4 hours of her. The only thing that marred my enjoyment was the theatregoer next to me who felt the need the waft his hands about the music and shaking my chair to about 7.6 on the Richter scale. Also, not a huge fan of Cadogan Hall. I didn't like the vibe, too stuffy for my taste. I felt out of place. But apart from that, great views everywhere, quite comfortable chairs and great acoustics. If I desperately wanted to see something at Cadogan Hall again, I would go but it's not somewhere I would rush back to in a hurry.
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Post by robertb213 on Nov 10, 2019 22:39:21 GMT
I loved it too - normally a soprano/operatic sound isn't my cup of tea but her voice was glorious and she was completely charming and lovely. I love that Cadogan Hall keeps getting these Broadway stars.
A lot of today's songs are featured on her first 2 albums which I'll be listening to this week on Spotify!
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Post by Dr Tom on Nov 10, 2019 22:40:37 GMT
Very much enjoyed the matinee. Lots of Americans in (at least near where I sat), the only downside being them exchanging comments during the show.
This was just Kelli and five musicians, no backing singers or guests. Although she did point out The King and I UK tour ensemble sat upstairs (just back from performing with her in Tokyo). We also got to sing Getting To Know You.
I preferred the first half with musical theatre songs, but it was all great.
They had programmes and posters but had removed the price signs with none showing (probably to increase the prices), so I didn’t buy anything. And also disappointed that TodayTix buyers didn’t get a ticket.
It did seem mostly full so the discounting obviously worked.
Some great anecdotes from Kelli too.
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Post by robertb213 on Nov 10, 2019 22:50:53 GMT
On the TodayTix comments - admittedly I didn't collect mine today as I was running late, but normally you/can do collect your printed tickets at the Box Office. Yes they do allow you to just walk in with your email confirmation, but I've collected printed tickets for everything I've seen there previously (unless they've changed it within the last month, which is obviously possible).
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Post by Deleted on Nov 10, 2019 22:54:16 GMT
On the TodayTix comments - admittedly I didn't collect mine today as I was running late, but normally you/can do collect your printed tickets at the Box Office. Nope, I went to the box office and they insisted the app confirmation was my ticket, they didn't have a printed one! |
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Post by robertb213 on Nov 10, 2019 23:08:27 GMT
On the TodayTix comments - admittedly I didn't collect mine today as I was running late, but normally you/can do collect your printed tickets at the Box Office. Nope, I went to the box office and they insisted the app confirmation was my ticket, they didn't have a printed one! Interesting, they must have changed things recently! |
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Post by Dr Tom on Nov 10, 2019 23:16:39 GMT
On the TodayTix comments - admittedly I didn't collect mine today as I was running late, but normally you/can do collect your printed tickets at the Box Office. Nope, I went to the box office and they insisted the app confirmation was my ticket, they didn't have a printed one! The same with me, they were sending all the TodayTix bookers away. |
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Post by lonlad on Nov 11, 2019 0:35:52 GMT
Was there tonight and it was utterly, totally glorious. I cried, laughed, and cried some more. Brava, Kelli!
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Post by AddisonMizner on Nov 11, 2019 7:25:54 GMT
I too preferred the first half to the second. Again, just to hear those songs sung like that was a real privilege. However, I thought the whole thing was stunning!
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