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Post by danb on Aug 20, 2016 10:12:09 GMT
Jaqueline DuBois I would have thought. Not too shabby, at least Oda's songs will have some oomph!
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Post by jamievoom on Aug 20, 2016 12:04:45 GMT
I doubt it's her but I'm pretty sure Jackée played Oda Mae in some readings of the show. But I could be wrong. (I know Tichina Arnold was also one of the earliest Oda Mae's)
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Post by Deleted on Aug 20, 2016 12:42:15 GMT
Tameka Empson would be a fantastic Oda Mae
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Post by Deleted on Aug 20, 2016 16:01:09 GMT
Tameka Empson would be a fantastic Oda Mae Would love to see her in a show! |
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Post by unclefester on Aug 20, 2016 18:38:09 GMT
FACT: This is a brand new tour based on the original with brand new sets, different illusions, a slightly different book and some changes to the score. It is classed as a non-replica production.
FACT: Both Sarah and Andy auditioned for the role.
FACT: Sarah and Andy are only confirmed in the roles until the end of December when the winter break begins.
FACT: I am bemused as to why Kenwright has not released the remaining casting for the show yet, it opens in 2 weeks!
FACT: Carl is being played by the most well known experienced MT actor in the whole cast.
FACT: The original touring set is now in Asia awaiting to begin a 2nd Asian tour later this year.
We all need to give this show a chance in its new guise. It will be very different from what we have seen before and concentrate more on the story and the emotions more than the flashy sets and illusions. It has the potential to be a huge success, but people need to understand it is a NEW production and should not be compared to the original because it isn't the original.
We will all know at the end of the month how this show looks, sounds and feels. I do think they are brave opening in Wimbledon however, as the London press are more likely to be harsher than other regions and it is the first reviews that make or break a show.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Aug 20, 2016 19:33:49 GMT
Kenwrights website says it's the "original staging".
"Taking its inspiration from the classic movie, this innovative reimagining will feature an expanded book, new music and original staging"
I took that to mean the original sets and illusions.
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Post by unclefester on Aug 20, 2016 21:01:51 GMT
Kenwrights website says it's the "original staging". "Taking its inspiration from the classic movie, this innovative reimagining will feature an expanded book, new music and original staging" I took that to mean the original sets and illusions. The original staging (London) takes 3 weeks to get into the theatre and the last tour took 3 days to transfer from venue to venue, so the show has been redesigned to be more 'portable' and easier to transport |
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Post by theatremadness on Aug 20, 2016 21:11:24 GMT
Kenwrights website says it's the "original staging". "Taking its inspiration from the classic movie, this innovative reimagining will feature an expanded book, new music and original staging" I took that to mean the original sets and illusions. Ah, see, now I took "original staging" to mean staging that is original to this production, not a replica/restaging/revival (what you will) of the original London staging. If what you quoted from the website is correct, it does say "new music and original staging" as opposed to "new music and *the* original staging". |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Aug 20, 2016 21:40:31 GMT
Kenwrights website says it's the "original staging". "Taking its inspiration from the classic movie, this innovative reimagining will feature an expanded book, new music and original staging" I took that to mean the original sets and illusions. Ah, see, now I took "original staging" to mean staging that is original to this production, not a replica/restaging/revival (what you will) of the original London staging. If what you quoted from the website is correct, it does say "new music and original staging" as opposed to "new music and *the* original staging".The cheeky buggers. |
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Post by wickedgrin on Aug 21, 2016 8:32:13 GMT
The "flashy sets and illusions" are what made the original show. The staging was phenominal.
Yes, typical BK - "original staging" as opposed to "the original staging!
"show redesigned to be more portable and easier to transport" IE - CHEAP!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 21, 2016 8:57:10 GMT
unclefesterVery interesting - thanks for sharing!! Surprised how Sarah and Andy are only booked until Christmas as that's only a couple of months away but I wouldn't be surprised if they continue into next year. Just out of interest, how do you know all this?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 21, 2016 10:14:55 GMT
Surprised how Sarah and Andy are only booked until Christmas as that's only a couple of months awa It's four months away actually. |
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Post by unclefester on Aug 21, 2016 10:23:54 GMT
unclefester Very interesting - thanks for sharing!! Surprised how Sarah and Andy are only booked until Christmas as that's only a couple of months away but I wouldn't be surprised if they continue into next year. Just out of interest, how do you know all this? There is a chance of a Girl's Aloud reunion next year hence why she has only been confirmed until December. (It is 5 months including rehearsals)
As to how I know all this, let's just say I know people who know people on the show!
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Aug 21, 2016 12:31:19 GMT
Blimey I was only at the farewell gig five minutes ago. Have we got to go through all that again?  |
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Post by stevej678 on Aug 22, 2016 9:54:21 GMT
unclefester Very interesting - thanks for sharing!! Surprised how Sarah and Andy are only booked until Christmas as that's only a couple of months away but I wouldn't be surprised if they continue into next year. Just out of interest, how do you know all this? There is a chance of a Girl's Aloud reunion next year hence why she has only been confirmed until December. (It is 5 months including rehearsals)
As to how I know all this, let's just say I know people who know people on the show!
It looks like the casting extends into next year after all. The dates at the Liverpool Empire in April are being advertised as starring Sarah Harding and Andy Moss. |
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Post by zak97 on Aug 22, 2016 15:01:01 GMT
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Post by wickedgrin on Aug 22, 2016 16:39:04 GMT
I counted only 15 in the cast. Thin for a full scale musical?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 22, 2016 21:58:15 GMT
Well this is significantly scaled down, even for a UK Tour standard!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 23, 2016 6:08:12 GMT
Well this is significantly scaled down, even for a UK Tour standard! It's Kenwright. What do you expect? That doesn't mean it'll be bad though. Jacqui Dubois and Sam Ferriday will hopefully be able to carry the show - very strong performers. And most Kenwright productions are very good - Blood Brothers, The Sound of Music, Jesus Christ Superstar, Evita. Joseph is the only one I dislike. |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Aug 25, 2016 12:18:22 GMT
Well this is significantly scaled down, even for a UK Tour standard! It's Kenwright. What do you expect? That doesn't mean it'll be bad though. Jacqui Dubois and Sam Ferriday will hopefully be able to carry the show - very strong performers. And most Kenwright productions are very good - Blood Brothers, The Sound of Music, Jesus Christ Superstar, Evita. Joseph is the only one I dislike. Spamalot tour was dreadful though. That was a Bill wasn't it? |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 25, 2016 13:12:22 GMT
It's Kenwright. What do you expect? That doesn't mean it'll be bad though. Jacqui Dubois and Sam Ferriday will hopefully be able to carry the show - very strong performers. And most Kenwright productions are very good - Blood Brothers, The Sound of Music, Jesus Christ Superstar, Evita. Joseph is the only one I dislike. Spamalot tour was dreadful though. That was a Bill wasn't it? Spamalot was an ATG production I think. It definitely wasn't Kenwright. |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Aug 25, 2016 13:59:19 GMT
Spamalot tour was dreadful though. That was a Bill wasn't it? Spamalot was an ATG production I think. It definitely wasn't Kenwright. It was a joint production. ATG and BK. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 25, 2016 15:42:14 GMT
The supporting cast looks relatively decent.
Fingers crossed!
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Post by HereForTheatre on Aug 25, 2016 17:04:51 GMT
And yet Asia get Liam Doyle and Emily Tierny....sigh.
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