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Post by Steffi on Jul 28, 2017 12:36:10 GMT
I adore the ballet dream sequence. But then I simply love to watch beautiful dancing.
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Post by Dawnstar on Jul 28, 2017 15:18:11 GMT
But am I the only person to fail to be happy with the totally abstract ballet at the end of AAIP with no characters, no story and no reference to the sights and sounds of Paris, which is why Gershwin wrote the piece in the first place? The ballet was impressive, but what was it doing in An American in Paris? I didn't enjoy most of the final ballet at all; it improved a bit when Fairchild & Cope finally joined in. The rest of it seemed completely pointless & the bright colours made my eyes ache. I'm not a fan of abstract or non-narrative dance in general & this was no exception.
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Post by tonyloco on Jul 28, 2017 15:44:39 GMT
Glad to know I am not alone then!
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Post by alece10 on Aug 8, 2017 9:02:09 GMT
According to WOS this is the No 1 top selling show in London. Really?
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Post by daniel on Aug 8, 2017 9:12:02 GMT
According to WOS this is the No 1 top selling show in London. Really? Just read the article - seems hard to believe. I wonder if it could be the top shows sold through their ticket shop? Because sales figures aren't published by individual shows so there's no way they could know anyway. Given that Lion King all but sells out every single performance that they do, in one of the West End's biggest theatres and some of the West End's highest prices...I find it hard to believe it would be anything other than number 1, never mind out of the top 10 altogether.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 8, 2017 9:14:24 GMT
According to WOS this is the No 1 top selling show in London. Really? Just read the article - seems hard to believe. I wonder if it could be the top shows sold through their ticket shop? Because sales figures aren't published by individual shows so there's no way they could know anyway. Given that Lion King all but sells out every single performance that they do, in one of the West End's biggest theatres and some of the West End's highest prices...I find it hard to believe it would be anything other than number 1, never mind out of the top 10 altogether. It would be really interesting if West End took a leaf out of broadways book and published sales figures weekly.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 8, 2017 9:32:18 GMT
According to WOS this is the No 1 top selling show in London. Really? The article is definitely based on WOS' own ticket sales.
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Post by showgirl on Aug 10, 2017 7:01:28 GMT
I saw this yesterday evening via Todaytix Rush (my 2nd attempt as tix were sold out before my turn 1st time) and was very happy with my aisle seat in row C of the circle. Although, as theatremonkey notes, the depth of the stage and curve of the circle cost part of the view, there was a good perspective of the action and I was in a prime position for the dash for the loos at the interval and for the exit at the end - and I wouldn't have wanted to get stuck in a crowd of the size that venue holds.
I loved the design but thought the plot a little lacking and implausible: not a lot of development and as others have noted, it seemed implausible that 3 men - and all too similar in age and looks - would fall for one woman and the denouement wasn't accounted for. But it was a pleasant enough experience and the show is clearly still packing people in.
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Post by grannyjx6 on Aug 15, 2017 22:41:34 GMT
What would you say the chances of getting a discounted ticket from the Dominion itself would be? We are going to London on 7th (for the Proms) and will be really short of time to book into our hotel, then go to TKTS, and then the Dominion. Our hotel is near Euston Station, so walkable.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 16, 2017 9:46:33 GMT
What would you say the chances of getting a discounted ticket from the Dominion itself would be? We are going to London on 7th (for the Proms) and will be really short of time to book into our hotel, then go to TKTS, and then the Dominion. Our hotel is near Euston Station, so walkable. Try the TodayTix app. I've had great seats at a great price on the day through the app for this show.
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Post by daniel on Aug 16, 2017 12:22:46 GMT
What would you say the chances of getting a discounted ticket from the Dominion itself would be? We are going to London on 7th (for the Proms) and will be really short of time to book into our hotel, then go to TKTS, and then the Dominion. Our hotel is near Euston Station, so walkable. Try the TodayTix app. I've had great seats at a great price on the day through the app for this show. and don't forget promo code FQWDM for a bonus tenner off
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Post by grannyjx6 on Aug 16, 2017 22:12:01 GMT
Try the TodayTix app. I've had great seats at a great price on the day through the app for this show. and don't forget promo code FQWDM for a bonus tenner off
Thank you Daniel, will give it a go.
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Post by 99faromo on Aug 22, 2017 8:38:22 GMT
Hi all, Does anyone know why Liam Wrate was on as Jerry last night? I know Ashley has a week off but just wondering if his alternate was ill or not scheduled to do every show this week.
If Liam's on again tonight, I would love to see him!
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Post by 99faromo on Aug 22, 2017 8:47:33 GMT
Does anyone know why Liam Wrate was on as Jerry last night Welcome to the board, 99faromo. Because the show would grind pretty much to a halt if one of the characters isn't on the stage? not at all!! I've been a huge fan of both Liam and Ashley from the Book Of Mormon days and have never seen Liam as a lead so would like the opportunity
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Post by stageyninja83 on Aug 22, 2017 9:17:21 GMT
Hi all, Does anyone know why Liam Wrate was on as Jerry last night? I know Ashley has a week off but just wondering if his alternate was ill or not scheduled to do every show this week. If Liam's on again tonight, I would love to see him! x Ashley Day is on holiday all week. The alternate Max Westwell is doing the rest of the week. Liam is 1st Understudy so he picked up one show this week (the alternate normally does one show a week so he is picking up that show, all be it on a different day). Hope that helps.
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Post by 99faromo on Aug 22, 2017 9:38:20 GMT
Hi all, Does anyone know why Liam Wrate was on as Jerry last night? I know Ashley has a week off but just wondering if his alternate was ill or not scheduled to do every show this week. If Liam's on again tonight, I would love to see him! x Ashley Day is on holiday all week. The alternate Max Westwell is doing the rest of the week. Liam is 1st Understudy so he picked up one show this week (the alternate normally does one show a week so he is picking up that show, all be it on a different day). Hope that helps. Thanks a bunch! Gutted to have missed him! x
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Post by stageyninja83 on Aug 22, 2017 9:42:54 GMT
Ashley Day is on holiday all week. The alternate Max Westwell is doing the rest of the week. Liam is 1st Understudy so he picked up one show this week (the alternate normally does one show a week so he is picking up that show, all be it on a different day). Hope that helps. Thanks a bunch! Gutted to have missed him! x Might be worth keeping an eye on Ashley's holiday (they post on the AAIP website, think his next one is October) and checking with Liam closer to the time. I'm hoping to catch him at some point.
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Post by 99faromo on Aug 22, 2017 10:01:07 GMT
Absolutely! Ashley has a few weeks off planned in october, december and january Waited for so long for Ashley to be a lead and I'm still looking for u/s dates! x
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Post by anthony on Aug 24, 2017 11:24:48 GMT
Hi all, where is the best place to get tickets for this? Seems there aren't any deals anywhere online, but deals at the Tkts booths are good. I've had a look on the show's website and it doesn't seem to be selling particularly well, so I imagine there are ways to get decent deals! I read on the previous page they were selling a lot of tickets on the day at the theatre, is this reduced or full price? Thanks
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Post by anthony on Aug 24, 2017 12:53:50 GMT
Just to add to the above; downloaded TodayTix (actually can't believe I hadn't heard of this!). They still have rush tickets left for today, but hoping to see Ashley Day (saw him years ago when I took my cousin to see High School Musical and thought he was great!) so I will try again next week since he's on holiday!
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Post by daniel on Aug 24, 2017 13:28:33 GMT
Just to add to the above; downloaded TodayTix (actually can't believe I hadn't heard of this!). They still have rush tickets left for today, but hoping to see Ashley Day (saw him years ago when I took my cousin to see High School Musical and thought he was great!) so I will try again next week since he's on holiday! Don't forget promo code FQWDM for a bonus £10 off it's an amazing show, hope you enjoy it!
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Post by Jonnyboy on Aug 25, 2017 8:30:53 GMT
I sat centre front row booked through official website. Surely one of the biggest bargains of the West End right now for a show of this type.
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Post by viserys on Aug 25, 2017 9:22:00 GMT
I sat centre front row booked through official website. Surely one of the biggest bargains of the West End right now for a show of this type. That's where I'll be sitting next Friday! So relieved that I just missed Ashley Day's week off, since I booked solely for him.
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Post by anthony on Aug 25, 2017 10:32:32 GMT
I sat centre front row booked through official website. Surely one of the biggest bargains of the West End right now for a show of this type. That's where I'll be sitting next Friday! So relieved that I just missed Ashley Day's week off, since I booked solely for him. Do you know when he will be back? I was thinking of booking Monday/Tuesday next week, but I guess he'll still be off then?
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Post by princeton on Aug 25, 2017 10:53:53 GMT
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Post by stageyninja83 on Aug 25, 2017 12:25:38 GMT
I saw Max last night and he's a great dancer but his singing and acting weren't great. Be interested to see Liam next time he's on.
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Post by Being Alive on Aug 25, 2017 13:19:00 GMT
Hi guys Am going to see this tomorrow - A40 circle is available at £31, or TodayTix in the morning which is usually £25 and V/W stalls. what would you say is better? Circle says poss restricted view - im 6ft 4 so a rail is unlikely to be a problem... Any advice would be great
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Post by Being Alive on Aug 25, 2017 14:52:45 GMT
Many thanks as ever Theatremonkey - invaluable help! All booked for tomorrow!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 25, 2017 15:04:18 GMT
Do we know yet who is replacing Jane Asher when she leaves on September 2nd?
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Post by tonyloco on Aug 26, 2017 12:22:36 GMT
I was very disappointed with this show when I saw it from the centre of the stalls. Despite some fantastic projections and lighting, top class sound, immaculate singing and dazzling dancing, it felt like a long haul through a very dull book. And to top it all off I really disliked the ballet which seemed totally abstract without characters or story and failed to illustrate the raison d'etre of Gershwin's famous composition which was to capture the sights and sounds of Paris.
Should I go and see it again from the front row of the stalls to reappraise it or will I still be disappointed? I don't mind who I see.
Don't all shout at once!
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