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Post by Deleted on Jun 28, 2016 1:15:31 GMT
I must say, I am rather looking forward to this. I am not sure why, as I don't know much about it, but the clips from Broadway look beautiful! As with Show Boat, I am starting this thing where I don't look into shows before I see them so I am surprised (or disappointed) haha and this is one that I am rather looking forward to based on the tiny things I have heard!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 1, 2016 18:05:47 GMT
Well I saw this on Broadway back in febuary and really enjoyed it. I'm so happy it is coming to London as it is a great show and I think who the people who are a bit worried about it should not be. This show is filled with s'wonderful songs, incredible dancing and everything about it was super . I hope it does well over hear but we can only wait and see.
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Post by Steffi on Aug 1, 2016 18:11:41 GMT
Welcome to the board robadog. :-)
I agree this is a great show. I loved it on Broadway. I've said it before: Leanne Cope and Robert Fairchild opening the show in the West End makes me happy. They are both wonderful.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 1, 2016 18:23:33 GMT
Is it set to be a limited run or is it intended to be a long-runner?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 1, 2016 18:56:12 GMT
Is it set to be a limited run or is it intended to be a long-runner? Set for open-ended run, I think
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Post by Steffi on Aug 1, 2016 19:06:47 GMT
Open ended I guess but I wouldn't be surprised if Leanne and Robert were only contracted for a few months.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 1, 2016 19:19:56 GMT
Well by the time September 2017 they would of both played the roles for about 2 1/2 years (well Leanne, Robert has left already!). But with the closing on Broadway now being brought forward to October 9, at least it will give Leanne more time to get refeshed and rested!
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Post by theatremadness on Sept 8, 2016 22:05:22 GMT
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Post by westendwendy on Sept 8, 2016 22:39:36 GMT
Jane Asher?? I thought she baked cakes?!!!!
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Post by Someone in a tree on Sept 9, 2016 6:04:38 GMT
Jane Asher?? I thought she baked cakes?!!!! Marry Berry was originally offered the role but she is busy with telly work (can't think what). I hear Deila is free ...
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Post by viserys on Sept 9, 2016 6:26:57 GMT
I'm very happy to see Ashley Day bagged a big role. I saw him as Elder Price in BoM a few years ago and thought he was fantastic. I had absolutely no desire to see American in Paris again since it bored me silly in New York, but I guess now I need to reconsider and catch it again once Day has taken over next summer.
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Post by theatremadness on Sept 9, 2016 9:02:09 GMT
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Post by PalelyLaura on Sept 13, 2016 9:14:52 GMT
I saw Ashley Day in BOM too, he was in the Oklahoma tour last year as well and he was excellent. Will definitely be catching this if he is in it
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Post by poster J on Feb 4, 2017 16:39:29 GMT
Reviving this thread now rehearsals have started! Just noticed they are selling the Circle for opening night, so bagged myself one of the £32 tickets - green on theatremonkey so hoping it's not too badly restricted! PS theatremonkey, your site currently says this show opens 1 April, but they seem to have brought opening night forward to 21 March according to their website
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Post by Deleted on Feb 4, 2017 20:41:58 GMT
Just noticed they are selling the Circle for opening night, so bagged myself one of the £32 tickets Thanks for the heads up - taken advantage of this now myself!
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Post by theatre-turtle on Feb 4, 2017 20:58:33 GMT
Me too, thanks I booked one of the seats the Monkey considers a 'decent bargain' due to the rail.
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Post by justafan on Feb 4, 2017 21:13:45 GMT
Reviving this thread now rehearsals have started! Just noticed they are selling the Circle for opening night, so bagged myself one of the £32 tickets - green on theatremonkey so hoping it's not too badly restricted! PS theatremonkey, your site currently says this show opens 1 April, but they seem to have brought opening night forward to 21 March according to their website I've a ticket for 4th March ... curiouser and curiouser 😀
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Post by poster J on Feb 4, 2017 21:54:30 GMT
Me too, thanks I booked one of the seats the Monkey considers a 'decent bargain' due to the rail. Haha so did I, I wonder if we'll end up sat beside each other!
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Post by wickedgrin on Feb 5, 2017 9:36:31 GMT
Gosh.... I have just checked the Nederlander Dominion Website and there is HUGE availability for this even in March. I will hold off for deals!
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Post by poster J on Feb 5, 2017 9:39:18 GMT
The Dominion is huge, and their publicity campaign doesn't really seem to have started, so I'm not surprised. Plus the pricing generally is ridiculous! The £32 slightly restricted view seats are decent enough without discount though.
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Post by Steffi on Feb 6, 2017 17:03:52 GMT
Thanks for the tip about those £55 front seats. Since I've already seen the show three times on Broadway (both from mid Orchestra and Mezz seats) I'd quite like to be up front in London. Don't think I'd recommend it for a first visit though. The choreography probably loses quite a bit of impact when you can only see the cast from the knee up.
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Post by barrowside on Feb 6, 2017 22:59:50 GMT
I saw it in Paris at the Chatelet. My seat was quite far back on one of the balconies. You do need to see it in "widescreen" for the big choreographic set pieces. Its a gorgeous show, I hope it takes off in London.
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Post by Dawnstar on Feb 8, 2017 20:18:37 GMT
They have just put stalls rows A and B on sale for previews - £29.50 all seats, except 2 at the outer ends of A and B down to just £16.50 - plus booking fees £2.50 / £1.50 per ticket. Direct from the dominiontheatre.com website if you are quick... Having just had a look, unfortunately Saturdays are £35. Has anyone sat in the outermost seats? I'm kind of tempted to give them a go for £17.50 but don't want to end up with no view at all. (Naturally I have already looked at Theatremonkey.com but the first 2 rows are blacked out on his plans.)
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Post by Steffi on Feb 8, 2017 20:25:39 GMT
Have booked row B centre on a Saturday eve for £35. :-)
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Post by Dawnstar on Feb 8, 2017 21:07:01 GMT
(Naturally I have already looked at Theatremonkey.com but the first 2 rows are blacked out on his plans.) Just updated, Dawnstar. They are a long way to the sides, but for £17.50 you can't really go wrong. Green now, from me. Thanks. I've never actually been in the Dominion so don't know how wide the auditorium is compared to the pros arch. However for that price I guess you can't go wrong. Now I just need to work out when I can fit it in...
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Post by Dawnstar on Feb 8, 2017 21:15:29 GMT
Scenery and lighting in the way, more than restricted view. The seats don't go out past the proscenium, they wrap around the stage front, with a massive gap between row A and the pit rail. Hopefully a dance-heavy show won't have too much scenery!
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Post by poster J on Feb 8, 2017 22:08:17 GMT
The Dominion stage is fairly high but front row there is great as it's miles away from the stage. If I like this show on opening night I'll definitely be booking those £17.50 seats for any return visit!
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Post by tcodd1 on Feb 9, 2017 10:20:36 GMT
Just booked to see this in May using some theatre tokens - gone for 'restricted' left-centre row B seats in the circle which seem to have barely any restrictions according to reviews. Really looking forward to it - something fresh and new to (hopefully) enjoy! Shame that it's not selling so well at the moment, but I'm sure that will pick up once it opens...
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Post by dazzerlump on Feb 9, 2017 12:18:46 GMT
Ive never sat upstairs at the Dominion, But a question for anyone who has, If you sit on the front row, how much will the safety rail actually impede your view?
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Post by theatre-turtle on Feb 14, 2017 15:52:13 GMT
Would anyone be able to help out a fellow TB member?
I've booked a ticket for opening night (21 March) at 7pm in the Circle Row B in the side block that I can't use any more. The Monkey considers this a good value ticket as it's only slightly restricted by the bar.
I paid £32 for it and it has a face value of £29.50. I have the PDF ticket already.
Would anyone be able to take it off my hands? Will accept £30 (or best offer) for it and can deliver instantly.
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