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Post by Deleted on Oct 15, 2017 8:42:12 GMT
I think one of the best bits is how much the MD looks like he's enjoying himself when his podium rises up in the overture & entr'acte! No way!! They did exactly the same for the Entr'acte of Charlie & Choco Factory. |
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Post by dippy on Oct 15, 2017 11:06:12 GMT
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Post by Dawnstar on Oct 15, 2017 17:32:32 GMT
I think one of the best bits is how much the MD looks like he's enjoying himself when his podium rises up in the overture & entr'acte! No way!! They did exactly the same for the Entr'acte of Charlie & Choco Factory. I never saw Charlie so didn't know that. Maybe the mechanism had been left in place & 42nd Street decided to take advantage of it! |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 15, 2017 18:03:20 GMT
No way!! They did exactly the same for the Entr'acte of Charlie & Choco Factory. I never saw Charlie so didn't know that. Maybe the mechanism had been left in place & 42nd Street decided to take advantage of it! Quite possibly, or I wonder if its a theatre mechanism that both shows have used... Entr'acte began and slowly Willy Wonka rose out conducting the orchestra, he then climbed over the rail and begun the Act 2 opener from the front row. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 16, 2017 19:59:36 GMT
just seen their tv advert, its a bit crap.
athe youtube version is a bit better as it doesnt have the dull deep voiceover at the end stating name of show and theatre
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Post by theatregeek on Oct 17, 2017 16:05:02 GMT
I imagine that October date will be the final performance. A shame if it does close then, but least it gives a year to see it as many times as we want!  Thanks everybody for reminding me. I just bought A0 for the evening performance on 20 October 2018 and it was the last of the now £25 seats in Row A. So all I've got to do now is to stay alive, mobile and not go gaga to see 'Company' on 18 October 2018 and '42nd Street' on 20 October 2018, by which time I will be 81. Yippee! That was you that took the last seat! I was looking at the final show last night so think I'll just suck it up and go for the £75 front row ones! It's sure to be a magical evening. Theatre Board meet-up in the champagne bar??
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Post by tonyloco on Oct 17, 2017 21:58:06 GMT
Thanks everybody for reminding me. I just bought A0 for the evening performance on 20 October 2018 and it was the last of the now £25 seats in Row A. So all I've got to do now is to stay alive, mobile and not go gaga to see 'Company' on 18 October 2018 and '42nd Street' on 20 October 2018, by which time I will be 81. Yippee! That was you that took the last seat! I was looking at the final show last night so think I'll just suck it up and go for the £75 front row ones! It's sure to be a magical evening. Theatre Board meet-up in the champagne bar??
Yes, I have booked the seat but whether I will be in any fit state to make the show remains to be seen! I like the idea of a Theatre Board meet-up in the Champagne Bar but for me I will need to wait to much closer to the time before committing to anything further. Let's see what happens over the coming year. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 17, 2017 23:30:33 GMT
Just booked a front row seat for Monday! Aaaaaaaah so excited!!
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Post by dippy on Oct 17, 2017 23:50:30 GMT
Anyone know what they were filming at Pinewood the other day? From the costumes it's "We're in the Money" but any idea what they were there for? I saw a couple of images on instagram but nothing that mentioned anything useful. I guess if it's for a tv show they'll mention it before it's broadcast, hope so anyway.
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Post by TallPaul on Oct 19, 2017 13:50:30 GMT
Although Les Miserables is, and probably always will be, my favourite musical, right now 42nd Street is the best thing in the West End. It's certainly the biggest.
Although I knew what was coming, when it was coming, my second visit yesterday was, if anything, even better than my first.
Her understudy was very good on my previous visit, but Clare Halse is outstanding.
I think I must have been that awestruck with the dancing last time that I missed all the gags.
The great thing about sitting on the front row is you can look the cast straight in the eye. I'm sure I even made eye contact with Sheena Easton at one point.
Three quarters of the way through the finale, everyone was still in their seats. Right Paul, I thought, you're in row A, if you stand up, everyone else will have to follow. So I did, and they did!!
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Post by Deleted on Oct 19, 2017 14:10:50 GMT
I've sat in the front row for shows a couple of times, desperately wanting to stand at the end, but I've always had that awful, awful feeling that if I did, the others might not follow suit, and I'd be the tit at the front. Standing. All on his own. (It's a bit like that childhood dream where you're sitting at a table full of kids in school, and you can't stand up as you suddenly realise you haven't got your trousers on...  ) |
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Post by Oleanna on Oct 19, 2017 14:38:15 GMT
Love going back and reading the first page or two of this thread now!
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Post by ruby on Oct 19, 2017 23:08:39 GMT
Booked my third visit, can't wait!
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Post by ada92 on Oct 21, 2017 12:58:36 GMT
5th visit coming up!!
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Post by Deleted on Oct 21, 2017 13:16:43 GMT
3rd for me coming up too! |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 21, 2017 22:37:00 GMT
I haven't been back since I saw it in previews - must rectify that soon!
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Post by musicalmarge on Oct 22, 2017 7:28:51 GMT
4th visit in December!
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Post by callum on Oct 23, 2017 0:06:34 GMT
Apols if been asked before but is stage left (A0/A1) or is stage right the best option?
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Post by daniel on Oct 23, 2017 7:42:24 GMT
Apols if been asked before but is stage left (A0/A1) or is stage right the best option? I preferred stage left/house right for view, and stage right/house left for legroom, but really they're both excellent. I'm surprised Theatre Board doesn't sponsor the seats, given how frequently us lot are sat in them! |
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Post by theatreian on Oct 23, 2017 8:20:49 GMT
If you are a Sheena fan stage right, house left is good as she seems to be on stage more that side.
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Post by alece10 on Oct 23, 2017 11:55:52 GMT
Someone should try phoning the box office and asking if they have any of the theatre board seats available and see what their reaction is.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 23, 2017 14:27:18 GMT
Seeing this tonight!!
Can't wait!!!!
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Post by mrbarnaby on Oct 23, 2017 17:03:15 GMT
If you are a Sheena fan stage right, house left is good as she seems to be on stage more that side. Stalker Alert. |
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Post by theatreian on Oct 23, 2017 21:18:03 GMT
We did indeed meet Sheena as she scooted away from the stage door and she was lovely. Been a fan for many years having seen her in Vegas a couple of times and on her early tours in the uk.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 23, 2017 21:55:54 GMT
I can't describe what I just witnessed. This is one of the best shows I've ever experienced. Wow!
Let me have my dinner before I post my thoughts.
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