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Post by lou105 on Apr 7, 2019 20:38:46 GMT
It did seem that Achievement in Music was a duplicate of Best New Musical this time. If Six had won Achievement, it would have been a reflection of the overall success of taking their musical on such a journey.
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Post by ncbears on Apr 7, 2019 20:47:43 GMT
So, is the Royal Albert Hall a proper venue for these awards? The show presentations were limited with no flys or set pieces - the stage looks like it's not proper for dancing (I was worried for the Swan Lake dancers!) - and even though there's a Royal Albert Hall award for Sound, the sound on the livestream had some issues. I don't know what it sounds like in the Royal Albert Hall.
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Post by Phantom of London on Apr 7, 2019 20:50:45 GMT
The Olivier Awards do show the disconnect between a great show and harsh critics, the brilliant Come From Away was correctly recognised as best musical, however both Michael Billington and Dominic Cavendish who both gave this show a measly 3 Stars.
For the record Michael Billington gave the Olivier Award winning show 3 Stars and Dominic Cavendish gave the Olivier Award winning Kinky Boots 2 Stars.
All 3 shows were/are loved by theatre fans, as for me all 3 shows are 5 Star shows and all deserved their Olivier.
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Post by indis on Apr 7, 2019 20:50:51 GMT
So, is the Royal Albert Hall a proper venue for these awards? The show presentations were limited with no flys or set pieces - the stage looks like it's not proper for dancing (I was worried for the Swan Lake dancers!) - and even though there's a Royal Albert Hall award for Sound, the sound on the livestream had some issues. I don't know what it sounds like in the Royal Albert Hall. i saw Disney Broadway Hits at the RAH and the sound was great |
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Post by indis on Apr 7, 2019 20:52:09 GMT
why is there no best musical? just new and revival
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Post by HereForTheatre on Apr 7, 2019 20:54:36 GMT
So, is the Royal Albert Hall a proper venue for these awards? The show presentations were limited with no flys or set pieces - the stage looks like it's not proper for dancing (I was worried for the Swan Lake dancers!) - and even though there's a Royal Albert Hall award for Sound, the sound on the livestream had some issues. I don't know what it sounds like in the Royal Albert Hall. It's a very large and grand venue and i can see why they have it there but it fits so much better at the Royal Opera House. It's in the West End, it has better possibilities in staging and the location means the public can get involved via the events it used to hold in Covent Garden. |
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Post by Mark on Apr 7, 2019 21:25:26 GMT
why is there no best musical? just new and revival Erm, Best Musical basically is Best New Musical. |
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Post by lou105 on Apr 7, 2019 21:27:52 GMT
why is there no best musical? just new and revival The awards are given to productions that opened within the year as they define it. So ongoing shows and actors who take over roles aren't eligible. There used to be an Audience Award that rotated around the likes of Wicked, Phantom and Les Mis. It stopped a couple of years ago, possibly when they stopped having the outdoor stage in Covent Garden? |
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Post by Jon on Apr 7, 2019 21:29:12 GMT
I honestly don't think a show should win just because it's homegrown. Broadway is miles ahead when it comes to new musicals and that's reflected in the acclaim and awards, when it comes to plays though, that where the British theatre scene does a lot better.
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Post by danieljohnson14 on Apr 7, 2019 21:35:55 GMT
I'm watching the highlights now, that Lion King performance is terrible. Such a mess!
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Post by learfan on Apr 7, 2019 21:37:36 GMT
Missed opportunity to give recognition to the Pinter season!
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Post by distantcousin on Apr 7, 2019 21:41:48 GMT
I knew Sharon would sneak in and steal that award, Rosalie and Adrienne were robbed however Sharon was brilliant in the show so you can't be too mad at it.
For me Sharon's performance was on a whole other level to Rosalie.
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Post by karloscar on Apr 7, 2019 21:41:54 GMT
Lion King was awful but brilliant compared to Janie, Ruthie and the tuneless Jason Manford. The guy is abysmal.
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Post by distantcousin on Apr 7, 2019 21:48:25 GMT
Just watched the Come From Away performance and it hasn't changed my mind about not wanting to see it.
Looks very cheesy and hokey.
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Post by distantcousin on Apr 7, 2019 21:53:42 GMT
Wasn't it only 2 years ago ITV was showing the awards at prime time, not tucked away in this graveyard slot?...
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Post by danieljohnson14 on Apr 7, 2019 21:55:25 GMT
Well Rosalie's performance was just incredible!
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Post by sf on Apr 7, 2019 22:00:14 GMT
I knew Sharon would sneak in and steal that award, Rosalie and Adrienne were robbed however Sharon was brilliant in the show so you can't be too mad at it.
For me Sharon's performance was on a whole other level to Rosalie.
For me as well.
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Post by danieljohnson14 on Apr 7, 2019 22:02:52 GMT
Six clearly is a show that doesn't come across that well on TV. Because that performance really didn't show the show off well at all, especially following Rosalie's incredible performance.
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Post by greeny11 on Apr 7, 2019 22:03:57 GMT
Pleased Six decided to mix in the last bit of the title song to their performance - for me, it's the best song in the show.
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Post by learfan on Apr 7, 2019 22:05:47 GMT
Six clearly is a show that doesn't come across that well on TV. Because that performance really didn't show the show off well at all, especially following Rosalie's incredible performance. Oh really? Coz that made me want to see it, thought the girls were all amazing. |
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Post by stevej678 on Apr 7, 2019 22:06:54 GMT
Performance of the night so far from the Six ladies, loved it!
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Post by danieljohnson14 on Apr 7, 2019 22:10:02 GMT
Adrienne was just incredible, now that was a performance! What a stunning vocal from her.  |
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Post by danieljohnson14 on Apr 7, 2019 22:11:17 GMT
Six clearly is a show that doesn't come across that well on TV. Because that performance really didn't show the show off well at all, especially following Rosalie's incredible performance. Oh really? Coz that made me want to see it, thought the girls were all amazing. I'm glad to hear that, I had a friend who was at the awards who said it was one of the best performances of the night, but watched it just now and was shocked at how flat they sounded on the TV. Some shows just don't have luck on TV, Jamie didn't come across well really the other year. |
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Post by Jon on Apr 7, 2019 22:11:48 GMT
Wasn't it only 2 years ago ITV was showing the awards at prime time, not tucked away in this graveyard slot?... It did very badly in primetime so no surprise it got moved. It's lucky it's still on ITV at all! |
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Post by crowblack on Apr 7, 2019 22:20:50 GMT
It's lucky it's still on ITV at all! Yes, I'm surprised but pleased. |
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