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Post by theatremadness on May 3, 2018 14:37:56 GMT
We-e-e--e-ll I hope we find out what all this lo-commotion is about soon!
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Post by Dr Tom on May 3, 2018 14:45:39 GMT
We-e-e--e-ll I hope we find out what all this lo-commotion is about soon! Oh, is Kylie taking over? |
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Post by theatremadness on May 3, 2018 15:00:23 GMT
We-e-e--e-ll I hope we find out what all this lo-commotion is about soon! Oh, is Kylie taking over? To sir, Oops I thought Lulu also did a cover of that!! With love, Theatremadness |
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Post by shady23 on May 3, 2018 15:04:06 GMT
Not sure if it is the case here but shows really seem to be stopping performers tweeting when they are on these days and it's becoming more and more common. Very sad. I'm not sure I understand that. Hamilton's own twitter (for example) seems to be happy to announce understudies, so why can't the performers themselves tweet about it? Are the performers in violation of contract, or something, if they announce they're performing a particular role that night? Yes many performers have told me they've been told off for tweeting. Not from his show, from other shows. |
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Post by theatreian on May 3, 2018 15:06:27 GMT
Asking if Kylie is taking over I was about to say I should be so lucky, but then again it could be Better the devil you know.
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Post by Dr Tom on May 3, 2018 18:26:42 GMT
Signs all around the theatre about Lulu being indisposed.
Someone was sat in my seat, but he doesn’t seem to speak English, so I’ve just sat in another one instead.
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Post by Dr Tom on May 3, 2018 18:29:55 GMT
Jasmine Kerr is on as Phyllis.
Martin McCarthy as Andy Lee.
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Post by Dr Tom on May 3, 2018 19:56:50 GMT
Interval time and there are people sat behind clearly thinking they’re seeing Lulu. No one is correcting them.
(and this is the front of the stalls)
Very good so far. The Japanese guy nearby was conducting the overture, but thankfully stopped when the main show started. I was worried for a minute.
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Post by mrbarnaby on May 3, 2018 20:41:43 GMT
The lucky audience being spared Lulu..
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Post by Dr Tom on May 3, 2018 21:47:06 GMT
Post show thoughts. Solid performances as always and all the cast very comfortable now in their roles, including the covers.
Identical covers to when I saw this about two weeks ago as well, with the exception of Steph Perry.
And regarding Steph... vocally strong. She didn’t come across as someone who naturally does comedy, but maybe this will come with playing the role more. Looks rather young for the part too, but I guess you’d only notice near the front.
I wouldn’t make a special effort to see her cover the role again, but also wouldn’t be disappointed if she was on.
Whereas, I certainly will make an effort to see Lulu again before she concludes her run (although I still think there’s a good chance of this getting an extension).
Oh and a well-behaved audience which makes all the difference.
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Post by dizzieblonde on May 3, 2018 21:59:14 GMT
Did the notices mention the reason for Lulu's absence? I'm trying to figure out if she'll definitely not be performing tomorrow night, or if she might be back. If it's illness, it's often not just a single performance missed.
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Post by ceebee on May 3, 2018 22:27:44 GMT
Maybe she has that gastric bug that's doing the rounds - the one that leaves people bathroom bound on the loo-loo. Someone in Chicago got it - and all that gas.
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Post by wickedgrin on May 4, 2018 0:26:53 GMT
Quite honestly it wouldn't surprise me if Lulu had vocal issues. She really struggled vocally with the score even though it had been adapted to suit her style/range when I saw the show. I thought at the time her voice did not sound strong enough to complete the run.
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Post by wickedprincess on May 4, 2018 2:25:36 GMT
Not sure if it is the case here but shows really seem to be stopping performers tweeting when they are on these days and it's becoming more and more common. Very sad. that is certainly the case for 42nd Street performers , they are not allow to post the dates they are on or their holidays |
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Post by wickedprincess on May 4, 2018 2:27:50 GMT
Lulu off today - was that planned or last minute? it was not scheduled , thankfully I read about it and could go see Steph Parry as Dorothy |
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Post by wickedprincess on May 4, 2018 2:31:24 GMT
Does anyone knows what is going on with Graeme Henderson?, he seems to be off a lot these days
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Post by Dr Tom on May 4, 2018 7:52:34 GMT
Did the notices mention the reason for Lulu's absence? I'm trying to figure out if she'll definitely not be performing tomorrow night, or if she might be back. If it's illness, it's often not just a single performance missed. The notices said something like "Due to the indisposition of Lulu, the role of Dorothy Brock will be played by Steph Parry." I would guess mild illness, but you're right, these tend to last several days. |
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Post by shady23 on May 4, 2018 8:08:15 GMT
Lulu is expected to be back today.
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Post by shady23 on May 4, 2018 8:10:12 GMT
Did the notices mention the reason for Lulu's absence? I'm trying to figure out if she'll definitely not be performing tomorrow night, or if she might be back. If it's illness, it's often not just a single performance missed. The notices said something like "Due to the indisposition of Lulu, the role of Dorothy Brock will be played by Steph Parry." I would guess mild illness, but you're right, these tend to last several days. "Indisposition" is just the standard theatre term used these days for someone being off. |
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Post by Deleted on May 4, 2018 9:53:09 GMT
They're not exactly going to say "Owing to having eaten a dodgy takeaway [name] is currently fountaining from both ends like you wouldn't believe. I mean, the police have put up an exclusion zone. It's a street-clearer, this one."
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Post by stageyqueen on May 5, 2018 0:56:44 GMT
It would be great if they could get Elaine Paige to do this for a stint. I think she would be great in the part and it would be lovely to see her in a musical again. She'd play the diva very well and of course sing the hell out of it! It isn't too taxing a role in that she is barely in Act 2 but is enough of a "star" role to be attractive. EP would never do third cast. I am still hoping for Tracie Bennett. She would be brilliant as I mentioned before. Sooner Lulu goes the better only 9 weeks left of her hurrah! |
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Post by stageyqueen on May 5, 2018 0:58:45 GMT
Has Lulu not been fired yet? Here's hoping! |
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Post by Deleted on May 5, 2018 11:15:55 GMT
I still find people are overreacting to Lulu way too much, but hey, what do I know.
If she extends, I wouldn't be mad about it. But Tracie Bennett I agree, should be the next in line.
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Post by zak97 on May 5, 2018 11:34:07 GMT
I still find people are overreacting to Lulu way too much, but hey, what do I know. If she extends, I wouldn't be mad about it. But Tracie Bennett I agree, should be the next in line. You never know, maybe she wasn’t in the initial Follies casting announcement for a reason... |
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Post by Deleted on May 5, 2018 11:36:55 GMT
I still find people are overreacting to Lulu way too much, but hey, what do I know. If she extends, I wouldn't be mad about it. But Tracie Bennett I agree, should be the next in line. You never know, maybe she wasn’t in the initial Follies casting announcement for a reason... I kinda want her to extend just because it would be hilarious to read the reaction on here. |
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