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Post by dippy on Dec 15, 2017 20:23:02 GMT
I think the chances of Norman as Julian with Philip as Billy is sadly really unlikely because it would be an amazing show! I saw a cast board on twitter the other day where Norman was Julian, Philip was Pat and Dylan was Billy. I'm not sure how it works with cover priority when both Tom and Stuart are off. The cast board I saw also had Sam as Mac/Doc/Thug and he's second cover Pat so it could be that had Sam been able to cover Pat Philip would have been Billy but then there's also a second cover Mac/Doc/Thug. Casting is confusing!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 15, 2017 22:34:44 GMT
I love Sam, he can be bumped up anyday!  |
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Post by Charlotte on Dec 15, 2017 23:32:31 GMT
Tonight Philip was Billy and Norman was Julian! - Clare (Halse) was Peggy, Jasna, Chris and Sheena were all on but Bruce Montague was off. Jae Alexander was also off, but the orchestra were brilliant as always.
It was a fab show. I really enjoyed Norman's Julian & Philip grew into the role as the show went on. This was my 5th visit & still keep wanting to go back - I'd lay just to see the finale.
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Post by dippy on Dec 15, 2017 23:52:26 GMT
Well there you go, just when I said it was unlikely to happen, lucky you!
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Post by shady23 on Dec 16, 2017 0:54:46 GMT
Charlotte... you lucky lucky lady!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 16, 2017 8:53:08 GMT
Tonight Philip was Billy and Norman was Julian! - Clare (Halse) was Peggy, Jasna, Chris and Sheena were all on but Bruce Montague was off. Jae Alexander was also off, but the orchestra were brilliant as always. It was a fab show. I really enjoyed Norman's Julian & Philip grew into the role as the show went on. This was my 5th visit & still keep wanting to go back - I'd lay just to see the finale. Sam Murphy also put on his instagram story he made is debut as Pat Denning last night so you saw him in that role, his first time doing it apparently. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 16, 2017 12:15:45 GMT
Back to see those dancing feet for the 5th time this afternoon. Not gonna lie, am going in the hope of seeing Sam as either Pat or Mac/Doc/Thug due to him doing those roles throughout this week.
But also, the show is fabulous. Why would I not go back?! 😅
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Post by Steffi on Dec 16, 2017 12:51:23 GMT
Norman is Julian for both shows today in case anyone wants to see him. Just got myself a ticket for tonight.
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Post by dippy on Dec 16, 2017 12:55:24 GMT
Looks like today is the day that everyone is going on the spur of the moment, I got a day seat for this afternoon in the hope that last nights cast is replicated today. One piece of the puzzle has nicely slotted into place, thanks Steffi now let's see if Stuart turns up or if we'll get Philip or Dylan as Billy. |
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Post by Steffi on Dec 16, 2017 13:15:25 GMT
When I got my ticket about an hour ago the cast board had Philip as Billy. Guessing it was this afternoon‘s cast already.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 16, 2017 13:35:15 GMT
When I got my ticket about an hour ago the cast board had Philip as Billy. Guessing it was this afternoon‘s cast already. Ooo if you see me, say hi! |
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Post by Steffi on Dec 16, 2017 13:44:54 GMT
When I got my ticket about an hour ago the cast board had Philip as Billy. Guessing it was this afternoon‘s cast already. Ooo if you see me, say hi! I‘m watching tonight so will miss you. Shame. Hope you enjoy (and can cope with having to watch Chris Howell. Haha). :-) |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 16, 2017 13:48:31 GMT
Norman on for Julian, Philip on for Billy, Sam on for Pat (YAY!)... rest are the usual apart from some minor roles.
... and Chris Howell.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 16, 2017 15:48:41 GMT
This damn show, everytime it just gets better and better! Why do they demand my attention so much! Best show of 2017, by a mile! 😍
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Post by Deleted on Dec 16, 2017 16:39:43 GMT
Yay! Glad you got to see Sam!!
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Post by crabtree on Dec 16, 2017 21:48:00 GMT
So when do we think they recorded the Michael Macintyre series - can't have been during the run?
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Post by Steffi on Dec 16, 2017 23:02:30 GMT
Really enjoyed the show tonight. Just love Norman as Julian. And Clare is such an incredible talent - she makes it all look so easy.
Liked Philip as Billy but I do prefer Stuart who I think is a stronger singer and dancer.
Also, if Tom Lister is still of sick on Monday the second cover Julian Marsh will go on.
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Post by ada92 on Dec 16, 2017 23:03:00 GMT
So when do we think they recorded the Michael Macintyre series - can't have been during the run? Sundays |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 17, 2017 0:05:15 GMT
Much prefer Tom to Norman. Philip was good as Billy, but Stuart is amazing and notably lost. Sam was great in a thankless role, but I preferred him to Norman.
The show is as amazing as ever. 5 stars still. 😊
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Post by cheesy116 on Dec 17, 2017 0:20:17 GMT
So when do we think they recorded the Michael Macintyre series - can't have been during the run? They film the series on the days that 42nd street don't have a show which believe is Sundays. They did the same while Charlie and the Chocolate Factory was playing there. |
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Post by crabtree on Dec 17, 2017 12:57:36 GMT
I guess that is a tricky day for the MM crew - the orchestra pit looks different, and fitting all their set and band equipment and the room onto an already crowded backstage must be difficult.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 18, 2017 14:53:25 GMT
God. Just seen the Christmas schedule. This cast will be exhausted next week, with four days of matinee and evening shows! It will pay off, as it is tourist central and everything, but my god, that is a busy week!  |
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Post by bramble on Dec 18, 2017 14:56:47 GMT
what's the big deal? eight shows a week. its their job.
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Post by tonyloco on Dec 18, 2017 15:36:54 GMT
Changing the current subject, I have just got my cast CD and I am very happy with it. Yes, some of the numbers have been edited, quite skilfully in my opinion, and on my playback equipment the tapping sounds fine. For a show that has very little dialogue it was inevitable that there would not be room on a single CD to accommodate the entire musical score and in this day and age it is unlikely that any record company would want to go beyond a single CD for a show of this nature. As an example of why we should be happy with the current album, just think of Capitol's shameful decision back in 1971 to record only a single LP of the original Broadway cast of Follies because it was thought to be of only limited appeal to the wide public and was not comparable to their other big Broadway cast sellers like Funny Girl or The Music Man.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 18, 2017 15:45:56 GMT
what's the big deal? eight shows a week. its their job. Just a comment on 8 shows usually spread over six days now being spread over four days woth two each day. Nothing more, nothing less. |
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