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Post by zak97 on Jan 2, 2018 13:33:35 GMT
I saw this on Broadway in mid 2016 and loved it. Does anyone know if there’s much difference here to warrant another visit? Well you’ve got till saturday if you want to go again!
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Post by Elle on Jan 3, 2018 10:50:50 GMT
I know I'm late as this show is closing now but just a little rant about Tripadvisor. The reviews for this show were terrible there and had almost convinced me into not seeing it. I would have skipped it if I had won the lottery for Hamilton or Jamie. It has happened before too, scaring me from perfectly good hotels. Tripadvisor is very useful but I'm starting to lose faith in it as I often don't agree with the bad reviews. Anyway back to the show: I really enjoyed it and am happy I got a chance to see it before it closed. Ashley Day is just dreamy! I have never described anyone that way but it totally fits him.😍
Here's my seat review. As I was dubious about this show I picked a cheap seat in the front row on the side, A6 for about £20. Endless legroom because there's a good amount of space between the front row and the stage. It wasn't a terrible seat and didn't give bad neck strain like 42nd Street did but it was too far to the side. If you looked straight you were not facing the stage but some curtains or a wall. This is because the Dominion theatre is so large. For the money paid it was an all right seat but I would recommend going more central.
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Post by Elle on Jan 3, 2018 11:00:36 GMT
I saw this on Broadway in mid 2016 and loved it. Does anyone know if there’s much difference here to warrant another visit? I did quite a bit of research on this show trying to decide if I should see it in London, as I had skipped it in NYC. I remember reading that apparently there is not much difference between this version and the Broadway one. But maybe someone has seen both and knows the answer? Save
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Post by Steffi on Jan 3, 2018 11:17:57 GMT
I saw this on Broadway in mid 2016 and loved it. Does anyone know if there’s much difference here to warrant another visit? I saw it on Broadway three times followed by three times in London (yes, I really like the show). No noticeable difference apart from the different cast (except Leanne and Robbie, obviously). I only ever saw Robbie Fairchild as Jerry so can’t comment on Ashley Dale. But I would say unless you are interested in simply seeing the show again or watching different performers‘ takes on the roles there is no need to go again.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 6, 2018 10:26:42 GMT
Sad to see this for the final time tonight, such a beautifully staged show. But glad it finally came to the West End and I got to see it 3 times! Is anyone else going to thr final performance tonight, or this afternoon?? I see on the website the final show is pretty much sold out bar a few seats!
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Post by jamb0r on Jan 6, 2018 12:01:30 GMT
Just managed to bag a TodayTix rush seat for this tonight - seeing it for the first time, and being the final performance is a nice bonus. The rush tickets sold out pretty much instantly at 10am, but they are obviously adding more throughout the day as I just managed to bag one - just incase anyone is still looking.
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Post by nialld on Jan 6, 2018 12:07:29 GMT
Just managed to bag a TodayTix rush seat for this tonight - seeing it for the first time, and being the final performance is a nice bonus. The rush tickets sold out pretty much instantly at 10am, but they are obviously adding more throughout the day as I just managed to bag one - just incase anyone is still looking. Yes I just managed to get one too! I'm really happy as I've wanted to see this for a while and had just never got round to it, and was gutted when the rush tickets all went instantly on today tix this morning! I don't think I've ever seen a west end show on it's closing night as well so excited about that!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 6, 2018 13:09:17 GMT
If anyone sees me, feel free to say hi! I'm in rear Circle, Row N.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 7, 2018 0:49:06 GMT
Beautiful final performance tonight. No speeches and no Julie Legrand, but hugely responsive audience, especially in Act 2, with an instant standing ovation in the Circle the moment the curtian rose for the bows. Most of the cast visably crying, and I actually was quite teary toward the end of the show and at the curtian calls. A beautiful show that deserved to run longer. But I'm sure a tour will surface at some point, and that cinema release in the not too distant hopefully.
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Post by jamb0r on Jan 7, 2018 12:42:58 GMT
Afraid I thought the complete opposite - found this to be an absolute snooze fest! Some beautiful dancing, but other than that I didn't really enjoy much else. Really didn't like the plot - in fact the scene in act 1 by the river made me feel pretty uncomfortable. I've seen a lot of people comparing it to 42nd Street (which I LOVED) so was really disappointed in this. Was hoping for a bit more 'final-performance-atmosphere' too but there wasn't anything of the sort.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 7, 2018 13:11:28 GMT
Afraid I thought the complete opposite - found this to be an absolute snooze fest! Some beautiful dancing, but other than that I didn't really enjoy much else. Really didn't like the plot - in fact the scene in act 1 by the river made me feel pretty uncomfortable. I've seen a lot of people comparing it to 42nd Street (which I LOVED) so was really disappointed in this. Was hoping for a bit more 'final-performance-atmosphere' too but there wasn't anything of the sort. Ah shame you didn't enjoy it as much as me. I've seen it 3 times so clearly I loved it haha. I went in, not expecting much of a final performance atmosphere, mainly due to the demographic this show is aimed at and the fact it was a short run. But it was lovely to see the reaction to the big dance numbers, the orchestra and the standing ovation at the end. The other two times the show didn't get that kind of response bar the end which had patches of standing ovation both times. Again I think just because of the demographic of audience members, so it was lovely to see them deservedly recieve that on their final performance.
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Post by stageyninja83 on Jan 7, 2018 16:30:32 GMT
Cinema release 16th May.
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Post by LaLuPone on Jan 7, 2018 16:40:27 GMT
With booking opening this Friday I believe.
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Post by alece10 on Jan 7, 2018 16:49:34 GMT
Is this going to be a one off showing like NT performances or for a longer period?
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Post by Phantom of London on Jan 7, 2018 18:41:01 GMT
With booking opening this Friday I believe. Any day tickets and how high is the stage?
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Post by Deleted on Jan 7, 2018 18:58:59 GMT
I hope we get a DVD, I really do!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 8, 2018 9:48:38 GMT
Trailer for the cinema release.
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Post by LaLuPone on Jan 8, 2018 10:10:31 GMT
And my nearest showing's in Barry Island. Great...
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Post by stageyninja83 on Jan 8, 2018 13:52:54 GMT
And my nearest showing's in Barry Island. Great... I'm hoping that the website isn't an exhaustive list as there isn't any for London. It is listed on Vue website Leicester Square but without times so fingers crossed more get added.
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Post by daniel on Jan 8, 2018 13:59:37 GMT
Will it be filmed and streamed live from the theatre?
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Post by alece10 on Jan 8, 2018 14:13:42 GMT
Will it be filmed and streamed live from the theatre? No its already been recorded as the last performance was on Saturday plus it's got Robert Fairchild starring which means it was filmed several months ago before he returned to the states.
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Post by firefingers on Jan 8, 2018 14:25:20 GMT
Will be going on Broadway HD as well, so can view it at home.
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Post by stageyninja83 on Jan 8, 2018 21:20:11 GMT
On sale at Vue already, just booked my tickets for Leicester Square. Seemed appropriate to watch it in the West End!
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Post by tonylony on Jan 8, 2018 21:56:50 GMT
Will be going on Broadway HD as well, so can view it at home. Interesting, where did you hear this from? I know the BroadwayHD guys were involved in the Broadway production..
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Post by firefingers on Jan 8, 2018 22:39:31 GMT
Will be going on Broadway HD as well, so can view it at home. Interesting, where did you hear this from? I know the BroadwayHD guys were involved in the Broadway production.. From the person who organised the recording of it. And Wind In The Willows. And The Toxic Avenger.
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Post by daniel on Jan 8, 2018 23:25:09 GMT
Interesting, where did you hear this from? I know the BroadwayHD guys were involved in the Broadway production.. From the person who organised the recording of it. And Wind In The Willows. And The Toxic Avenger. How exciting! I don't suppose you know the timeline on this or Toxic?
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Post by Deleted on Jan 10, 2018 17:50:52 GMT
I'm so confused, because I know the show has cleared out of the theatre now, and Ashley is in New York based on social media, but Zoe Rainey has put on her instagram story video of her today in the Milo wig and green dress so clearly she is doing something for the show, possibly the trailer or some promo for it? Also on the topic of Ashley, was he in the Ensemble when Robert was lead? As I know Max Westwell Ashley's alternate) was in the Ensemble when Ashley was lead, and it would be a shame for Ashley to not be involved in the cinema release considering he had a big part in the shows run.
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Post by stageyninja83 on Jan 10, 2018 21:33:19 GMT
I'm so confused, because I know the show has cleared out of the theatre now, and Ashley is in New York based on social media, but Zoe Rainey has put on her instagram story video of her today in the Milo wig and green dress so clearly she is doing something for the show, possibly the trailer or some promo for it? Also on the topic of Ashley, was he in the Ensemble when Robert was lead? As I know Max Westwell Ashley's alternate) was in the Ensemble when Ashley was lead, and it would be a shame for Ashley to not be involved in the cinema release considering he had a big part in the shows run. Ashley wasn't in the ensemble, he was an off stage alternate/stand by. Such a shame he won't be on the recording.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 11, 2018 6:13:59 GMT
I'm so confused, because I know the show has cleared out of the theatre now, and Ashley is in New York based on social media, but Zoe Rainey has put on her instagram story video of her today in the Milo wig and green dress so clearly she is doing something for the show, possibly the trailer or some promo for it? Also on the topic of Ashley, was he in the Ensemble when Robert was lead? As I know Max Westwell Ashley's alternate) was in the Ensemble when Ashley was lead, and it would be a shame for Ashley to not be involved in the cinema release considering he had a big part in the shows run. Ashley wasn't in the ensemble, he was an off stage alternate/stand by. Such a shame he won't be on the recording. Well thats dissapointing! Especially as, arguably, out of the entire cast, he is the one who had the most to do throughout the entire run and he won't be recognised for that. I hope at least, in the credits, they mention him.
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Post by LaLuPone on May 16, 2018 15:49:12 GMT
Anyone else going to see this in the cinema tonight? I’m going in basically blind so I hope I enjoy.
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