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Post by richey on May 17, 2019 6:11:59 GMT
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Post by musicalmarge on May 17, 2019 6:25:19 GMT
Excited to see this finally. But I’m a tad worried it will be another ghost!
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Post by Boob on May 17, 2019 6:27:53 GMT
John Rando. Oh dear.
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Post by Jonnyboy on May 17, 2019 6:54:21 GMT
Excited to see this finally. But I’m a tad worried it will be another ghost! But the original Ghost was great!
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Post by richey on May 17, 2019 7:15:23 GMT
Tickets priced from £19.55- nice touch!
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Post by HereForTheatre on May 17, 2019 7:31:21 GMT
This was mentioned on here several months ago. Even down to the Manchester run first. Whoever it was, well done. I have a feeling it may have been our resident Mystic Meg, Mystic Barnaby, but could be wrong.
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Post by danb on May 17, 2019 8:29:22 GMT
This was mentioned on here several months ago. Even down to the Manchester run first. Whoever it was, well done. I have a feeling it may have been our resident Mystic Meg, Mystic Barnanby, but could be wrong. It does seem made for the Dominion if that is still the case. It’ll need a massive stage if they’re marrying live action with video projection on a BTTF scale. Could be fantastic.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on May 17, 2019 8:45:06 GMT
This was mentioned on here several months ago. Even down to the Manchester run first. Whoever it was, well done. I have a feeling it may have been our resident Mystic Meg, Mystic Barnanby, but could be wrong. Wasn’t their some speculation about The Curve at one point or have I completely imagined that?
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Post by anita on May 17, 2019 9:12:06 GMT
In 2001 a Back to the Future musical premiered at Edinburgh. It was by Walsh/Jacobs & Dean Collinson & was great. There were some Americans who were going to back it for the west end but 9/11 happened & it fell through. I would rather see that one.
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Post by HereForTheatre on May 17, 2019 9:16:58 GMT
This was mentioned on here several months ago. Even down to the Manchester run first. Whoever it was, well done. I have a feeling it may have been our resident Mystic Meg, Mystic Barnanby, but could be wrong. Wasn’t their some speculation about The Curve at one point or have I completely imagined that? There was but that came from me lol! Only because, funnily enough Lucie Jones.....performed a song from the film at a Curve season launch as a hint to a new 80's musical they were working on so naturally my mind went there......but it ended up being An Officer and a Gentlemen...and the song she sang never actually appeared in the show...so that was a weird affair.
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Post by Dannyboi on May 17, 2019 9:44:49 GMT
Not heard of this until i received the email from Manchester Opera house this morning. Being a child of the eighties and sci fi fan my curiosity was piqued and after a quick wikipedia read informed me of all the talent involved in this, I am really excited for this now!
Far beyond my initial reaction of "They really are turning every single eighties film into a musical!"
This could be something quite special, think i will make both the trip up to Manchester and the trip down to London after its inevitable transfer as long as my initial fears weren't right and it does indeed turn out to be bloody awful lol! xx
Oh, and if anyone fancies making Ghostbusters:the musical, well just take my money now!
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Post by BurlyBeaR on May 17, 2019 9:46:34 GMT
I’ve never seen the film 🤭
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Post by danb on May 17, 2019 9:56:32 GMT
I’ve never seen the film 🤭 Get. Out. Now. 🤬😂
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Post by Deleted on May 17, 2019 10:09:23 GMT
This was mentioned on here several months ago. Even down to the Manchester run first. Whoever it was, well done. I have a feeling it may have been our resident Mystic Meg, Mystic Barnaby, but could be wrong. Credit where it's due to firefingers here. Love that Manchester is becoming the Tryout spot for West end. The UK's Boston.
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Post by danb on May 17, 2019 10:13:24 GMT
No hoverboards on the merchandise stand, no monkey buying ticket. Is this confirmed? (Likewise self fastening trainers).
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Post by HereForTheatre on May 17, 2019 10:14:03 GMT
This was mentioned on here several months ago. Even down to the Manchester run first. Whoever it was, well done. I have a feeling it may have been our resident Mystic Meg, Mystic Barnaby, but could be wrong. Credit where it's due to firefingers here. Love that Manchester is becoming the Tryout spot for West end. The UK's Boston. Oh that's right! Well done firefingers. Get all the goss here, we do.
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Post by Deal J on May 17, 2019 10:59:59 GMT
This looks exciting. I'm glad this is a hybrid of new material and classic songs used in the movie.
I don't recall seeing Olly Dobson in anything before, he certainly looks a good fit for the role in the promo photo though.
What would be your dream casting for "Doc" Brown...? It'd never happen, but Andrew Scott could deliver the same wide-eyed mania that Christopher Lloyd had.
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Post by MusicalTalk on May 17, 2019 11:03:24 GMT
I am, along with everyone else, very excited about this project. To have the illustrious film team behind it is great (though I wish Matthew Warchus were directing) but I am worried it has no musical theatre dramaturg behind it - so I hope the song placement and structure will be strong for the non-diegetic moments.
I am excited to have Paul Kieve on board, too - he's certainly one of our top illusion designers and I can't wait to see how the musical ends. My issue is... the ending of the first film is just the end of the first of 3 three parts (or two if you hate the 3rd film) so I'm curious to see how they tie it up. Also will they keep the Libyan terrorists?
I also think this will make its way to the Dominion next year. Imagine if it took over at the Coliseum!
Exciting times! We're gonna see some serious sh*t.
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Post by Deleted on May 17, 2019 11:04:16 GMT
Well we know what the mechanics behind Aladdin's Magic Carpet will be doing once retired from the Prince Edward this summer.
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Post by mrbarnaby on May 17, 2019 12:12:04 GMT
Pretty sure I mentioned this months ago? I’ve certainly known it was happening for months
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Post by TallPaul on May 17, 2019 12:20:34 GMT
No hoverboards on the merchandise stand, no monkey buying ticket. How many superpowers do you want, TM? Most of us humans would be happy just to be able to swing.
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Post by Jon on May 17, 2019 12:24:52 GMT
Wonder if they have a West End theatre in mind.
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Post by mrbarnaby on May 17, 2019 12:51:25 GMT
Wonder if they have a West End theatre in mind. They ARENT going to the Dominion. They think it’s too big. It might even go to NYC a rather than London If it’s good and no theatre in London is available. They want the Adelphi but Pretty Woman and Tootsie are after it also.
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Post by richey on May 17, 2019 13:00:08 GMT
Can't see it going to the Dominion unless they alter it between Manchester and London as the Opera House stage is smaller I would think
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Post by Jon on May 17, 2019 13:01:39 GMT
Can't see it going to the Dominion unless they alter it between Manchester and London as the Opera House stage is smaller I would think Didn’t Bat Out of Hell play the Opera House or was that the Palace?
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