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Post by alece10 on Feb 8, 2019 16:47:07 GMT
The delfont mackintosh website says "with a cast and orchestra of over 65" I read that as cast and orchestra combined making over 65. But another website said orchestra of 65 so guess depends on how people interpret the wording. That would make more sense... Feel like I read somewhere this morning that said separately said orchestra of 65, but can't remember where. Yes i read that too just now but I can't find the website now |
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Post by princeton on Feb 8, 2019 16:58:09 GMT
It's definitely around 65 people on stage in total (cast and orchestra) - split around 50/50. So nowhere near a 65 piece orchestra - but much larger than in the pit at the Queen's either with the original or for the reboot.
The press release is slightly ambiguous - and so some of the stories have misread it - not dissimilar to the press release of a few weeks back when it announced the closure and reopening.
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Post by shady23 on Feb 8, 2019 17:06:32 GMT
From the ticket sales and discussions there does seem big demand for this.
Of course, it is not for everyone but what production is.
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Post by fiyero on Feb 8, 2019 17:20:09 GMT
Just had another look after my rushed booking yesterday. Every single Saturday matinee looks like it has sold out. Wow!
I'm still a little confused why there is a gap at the start and end of the run between this and the 2 Queens runs. Ignoring the argument over it being a different production surely if this started and finised right at the weekend of the original closure and new opening that would make more sense?
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Feb 8, 2019 17:31:14 GMT
Do you want a separate thread for the concert or prefer to leave it all here? I’m happy to move things around if you think it would be better.
Your call!
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Post by SageStageMgr on Feb 8, 2019 17:33:58 GMT
What I’m most amazed about is that Michael “One Step Out of Time” Ball is playing Javert. It just seems so wrong on every level. Anyone seen him lately? Is he Michael Balti or Michael Ballet at the moment?
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Post by kimbahorel on Feb 8, 2019 17:34:11 GMT
Do you want a separate thread for the concert or prefer to leave it all here? I’m happy to move things around if you think it would be better. Your call! New thread |
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Post by londonmzfitz on Feb 8, 2019 17:36:27 GMT
Managed to get the last grand circle £45 seat for Sat 23/11/19 evening. Actually, it was the very last available seat for that performance!  I loved the 25th anniversary concert cinema screening, and I'm now really looking forward to hearing Alfie Boe sing "Bring Him Home" live!  On Alfie's previous outing as JVJ I went to an early performance in the run, joined one of his fan forums afterwards and asked why the audience were applauding over that last big note in Bring Him Home. Lots of fans said the same responding to my post and it stopped, thank goodness ... On on the question of Marius ... Do we think there might be another TV search? (Only slightly joking). |
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Post by alece10 on Feb 8, 2019 17:46:21 GMT
Another vote for new thread
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Post by FrontrowverPaul on Feb 8, 2019 17:46:28 GMT
I'd say new thread too.
With the Queen's Theatre and touring productions it could all get a bit too crowded and confusing here otherwise.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 8, 2019 17:47:16 GMT
Yeah, I'd say let's have a new thread.
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Post by kimbahorel on Feb 8, 2019 18:03:54 GMT
On on the question of Marius ... Do we think there might be another TV search? (Only slightly joking). I actually think that all the cast might actually be returners from the show. Not just the big stars. Or the other thing I remember when I posted that rumour that was around that Conor Maynard was gonna be Marius last year. Then he went to Broadway to be Charlie in Kinky Boots. Maybe not Marius I wonder maybe Enjolras... |
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Post by shady23 on Feb 8, 2019 18:30:14 GMT
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Post by TallPaul on Feb 8, 2019 18:34:35 GMT
Perhaps there should be an entirely new section devoted to Les Miserables, alongside Musicals and Plays!
Old London production.
New London production.
London concert.
Touring production.
A N Others.
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Post by alece10 on Feb 8, 2019 18:44:45 GMT
That's my sisters birthday present sorted |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 8, 2019 18:49:01 GMT
Perhaps there should be an entirely new section devoted to Les Miserables, alongside Theatre and Plays! Old London production. New London production. London concert. Touring production. A N Others. Add in the TV Series and hell even the book for the avid readers amongst us. |
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Post by shady23 on Feb 8, 2019 19:36:03 GMT
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Post by waybeyondblue on Feb 8, 2019 21:19:35 GMT
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Post by AddisonMizner on Feb 8, 2019 22:06:55 GMT
I was going to book for this, but after seeing the prices I am not bothering. I have seen LES MIS numerous times over the years, and have seen it both with John Owen-Jones and Alfie Boe. I would have liked to have seen Michael Ball as Javert, as a big fan of his, but I cannot justify the prices just for him.
I may wait for the remount of LES MIS back at the Queen’s as I have never seen the touring production.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 9, 2019 11:45:01 GMT
That would make more sense... Feel like I read somewhere this morning that said separately said orchestra of 65, but can't remember where. Yes i read that too just now but I can't find the website now Reading the press statement on the CamMac website, I now realise where I got confused... "...will lead a large cast and orchestra of over sixty-five in the concert version... This spectacular staging of the legendary concert, previously seen in London at the Royal Albert Hall and the O2 Arena..."As the orchestra was around 60 piece for the previous concert versions, it implies this new concert would be as per the previous, thus leading me to assume it'd be an orchestra of "over 65". I think the use of the word combined wouldn't have gone amiss. |
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Post by Seriously on Feb 9, 2019 12:28:26 GMT
Yes i read that too just now but I can't find the website now Reading the press statement on the CamMac website, I now realise where I got confused... "...will lead a large cast and orchestra of over sixty-five in the concert version... This spectacular staging of the legendary concert, previously seen in London at the Royal Albert Hall and the O2 Arena..."As the orchestra was around 60 piece for the previous concert versions, it implies this new concert would be as per the previous, thus leading me to assume it'd be an orchestra of "over 65". I think the use of the word combined wouldn't have gone amiss. Perhaps you could write to Cameron and say that the use of the word " combined" wouldn't have gone amiss? He might tell you his thinking behind it. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 9, 2019 13:20:58 GMT
Just trying to be helpful with some clarification...
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Post by mjr on Feb 9, 2019 23:48:25 GMT
I am hugely surprised that there are still seats left for the final performance of the original production at the Queen's left!
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Post by showtoones on Feb 10, 2019 18:01:41 GMT
It seems like all (or most) of Alfies dates are sold out.
I wonder if they’re holding seats and more will go on sale closer to?
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Post by boak on Feb 10, 2019 18:30:27 GMT
I am hugely surprised that there are still seats left for the final performance of the original production at the Queen's left! Just bought a cheap ticket yesterday |
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