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Post by Scswp on Aug 5, 2019 8:14:29 GMT
A concert version of Evita with LuPone as Eva (she seemed to be able to still sing it in the original keys a few years ago in her London concerts), Michael Ball as Che and Roger Allam as Peron. I know they’re all too old for the roles and that’s why I said a concert version. Not sure who I’d have as Magaldi and the mistress.
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Post by singularsensation10 on Aug 5, 2019 12:49:18 GMT
I’m sure I heard Children of Eden was having a revival but can’t remember where or when I heard it - it’s absolutely not something I’d make up though.
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Post by ceebee on Aug 5, 2019 16:43:56 GMT
Martin Guerre, without a doubt.
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Post by lem on Aug 5, 2019 17:13:43 GMT
Martin Guerre’ at the ENO sounds like a magnificent idea. Martin Guerre was going to be my suggestion. Love the score. Even better using the original version with the 3 old women - never going to happen, but I can dream!
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Post by Joseph Buquet on Aug 5, 2019 17:14:24 GMT
Carrie.
And I’d love to see the ART production of Pippin over here...
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Post by Someone in a tree on Aug 6, 2019 13:02:44 GMT
I assume you saw the Hal Prince production at The Shaftesbury? Yes, and indeed the fact you said the last 20 minutes doesn't work is the point. The book is flawed - flawed enough that a simple revival isn't a good idea as that was what got it shot down first time, and these days we are even less forgiving at £125 a pop. Children of Eden was having a revival Has been done on the fringe Union Theatre in 2016, and concerts too. Another that has a book too messy to work now, I fear. Eden: Many moons ago I caught a student production in the actors church. A cast of 10, some scaffold and the drama worked a treat. This atheist found it really moving!
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Post by impossibleprincess73 on Aug 6, 2019 23:46:52 GMT
Another vote for Martin Guerre (if it's a mix of the London and UK Tour production) and also Starlight Express (if it's a full blown production with the race track and not that ridiculous 3D screen). Starlight was the very first show I saw in London when I came down from Scotland for my 18th birthday many moons ago so it holds a special place in my heart. I'd also happily buy tickets for a revival of Ragtime and Rent, heck throw in a Jekyll and Hyde revival as well (as long as the Hoff isn't playing the lead).
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Post by Jon on Aug 7, 2019 0:35:51 GMT
A By Jeeves revival but reimagined by Mischief Theatre.
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Post by missthelma on Aug 7, 2019 12:17:40 GMT
I know Mame is playing in Manchester later in the year but I'd love a full scale glitzy West End production.
And pretty please On The Twentieth Century. What about Applause and Woman Of The Year?
Further votes for Ragtime and Parade
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Post by mrbarnaby on Aug 7, 2019 19:50:10 GMT
I know Mame is playing in Manchester later in the year but I'd love a full scale glitzy West End production. And pretty please On The Twentieth Century. What about Applause and Woman Of The Year? Further votes for Ragtime and Parade Huge yes to Mame. It needs a big star though. Very hard to cast...
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Post by ABr on Aug 8, 2019 11:45:09 GMT
I'm totally on the train for a propper Startlight Express Revival, nothing has come close for to to the original (granted updated) version in London! To be honest I think I'd settle for a propper filmed English version filmed in the theatre in Bochum! I've not seen it on here yet, but I'd LOVE LOVE LOVE to see a full fledged production of the Secret Garden! The cast for the 2016 Manhattan Concert production was insane, and I've seen and heard clips, but full production of that was be There were rumours/talks of a world/arena tour of Lord of the Rings, but either something similar to that or a new production (maybe at Regents Part Open Air?) would be beautiful! Though I'd only be happy if Laura Michelle Kelly reprised her role as Galadriel. I don't want much do I?
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Post by beth on Aug 9, 2019 18:00:07 GMT
Assassins! I believe it was on at the Menier Chocolate Factory recently but I’d love to see it in the west end proper. I second Into the Woods, and Sweeney Todd. I’d also like to see a west end revival of the Rocky Horror Show, perhaps something different to the current touring production.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 9, 2019 18:14:12 GMT
Best Little Whorehouse In Texas The Secret Garden Kiss of The Spider Woman
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Post by ruby on Aug 9, 2019 21:55:54 GMT
I'd love to see Return to the Forbidden Planet again
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Post by learfan on Aug 9, 2019 22:06:28 GMT
Assassins! I believe it was on at the Menier Chocolate Factory recently but I’d love to see it in the west end proper. I second Into the Woods, and Sweeney Todd. I’d also like to see a west end revival of the Rocky Horror Show, perhaps something different to the current touring production. Are you aware its on this autumn in a co production with Watermill Newbury and Nottingham Playhouse?
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Post by musicalmarge on Aug 9, 2019 23:38:44 GMT
Kiss of the Spiderwoman
COME ON PLEAAAAAAAAAAASE!!!
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Post by drowseychap on Aug 10, 2019 1:12:27 GMT
The drowsey chaperone totally underrated and bad marketing for the London production which was excellent as was the tiny upstairs at the gate house one with Ashley day and Siobhan McCarthy as the chaperone .... always thought it would tour well maybe sell a door ..... 😎👍
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Post by drowseychap on Aug 11, 2019 1:34:58 GMT
Just had another thought today Taboo really was before it’s Time loved it in all its forms ... wish I had seen the broadway production too .... maybe a new. Production merging the best of both .... can’t believe I saw a young luke evens all those years ago 😋. Fantastic cast all round. Please bring it back
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Post by Deleted on Aug 11, 2019 2:11:57 GMT
Would Time be worth another shot, the technology would be much better now to make things work better.
I agree that Taboo would worth doing again as it is a good LGBT story and has some very well known songs in it.
Martin Guerre hasn't been done for a long time and had a decent original run in London so would that be looked at?
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Post by Jon on Aug 11, 2019 2:15:46 GMT
I think Time is of its er...time and also relied on names to keep it afloat.
Speaking of star driven musical, I wonder if anyone would be brave enough to revive Heathcliff?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 11, 2019 12:31:25 GMT
I think Time is of its er...time and also relied on names to keep it afloat. Speaking of star driven musical, I wonder if anyone would be brave enough to revive Heathcliff? Heathcliff was a glorified vanity project for Cliff Richard but it had a top team behind it and did good business as Cliff's fanbase were all over it. Would Cliff still hold the rights to this I wonder? A younger more brooding name star as Heathcliff could make it work on a smaller scale.
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Post by AddisonMizner on Aug 11, 2019 19:33:00 GMT
There are three shows I would love to see revived:
- PARADE: I’ve never seen the show, but love the score, and would love to finally see it played out live.
- LOVE NEVER DIES: For me, one of Lloyd Webber’s most underrated musicals, with a score to die for. I would love to see this re-done, maybe with the Australian staging.
- STEPHEN WARD: I regret not seeing this when it first came out. It’s not my favourite Lloyd Webber score, but I would love to finally love to see it. Maybe this could be a project for the Other Palace?
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Post by gmoneyoutlaw on Aug 11, 2019 21:55:29 GMT
Kiss of the Spiderwoman COME ON PLEAAAAAAAAAAASE!!
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Post by gmoneyoutlaw on Aug 11, 2019 21:56:35 GMT
Can we please have a revival of this musical. It's right on so many levels. When I hear of people saying that new productions expose all the flaws in the book etc. I think this is perfection.
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Post by gmoneyoutlaw on Aug 11, 2019 21:58:53 GMT
There are three shows I would love to see revived: - PARADE: I’ve never seen the show, but love the score, and would love to finally see it played out live. - LOVE NEVER DIES: For me, one of Lloyd Webber’s most underrated musicals, with a score to die for. I would love to see this re-done, maybe with the Australian staging. - STEPHEN WARD: I regret not seeing this when it first came out. It’s not my favourite Lloyd Webber score, but I would love to finally love to see it. Maybe this could be a project for the Other Palace? Parade was boring with a great score. Love Never Dies was uneven in London. I saw the first night. The score needs to be enhanced. I doubt ALW would want to work on this one. Stephen Ward is an unlikeable person and that is death in a musical.
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Post by gmoneyoutlaw on Aug 11, 2019 22:00:00 GMT
I’m sure I heard Children of Eden was having a revival but can’t remember where or when I heard it - it’s absolutely not something I’d make up though. I would pay $$$ for an Evita concert on Broadway with LuPone.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 11, 2019 22:39:53 GMT
There are three shows I would love to see revived: - PARADE: I’ve never seen the show, but love the score, and would love to finally see it played out live. - LOVE NEVER DIES: For me, one of Lloyd Webber’s most underrated musicals, with a score to die for. I would love to see this re-done, maybe with the Australian staging. - STEPHEN WARD: I regret not seeing this when it first came out. It’s not my favourite Lloyd Webber score, but I would love to finally love to see it. Maybe this could be a project for the Other Palace? I feel the same about Stephen Ward, I'm pretty sure someone said that it was being worked on at the Other Palace, but that must've been a year or two ago now.
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Post by oxfordsimon on Aug 11, 2019 22:52:50 GMT
I think Stephen Ward could be reworked to put the focus more on Profumo and Keeler - as they are at the centre of the narrative. Ward - whilst interesting - is not a compelling central character and thus it was always going to be a difficult book choice to make work.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 11, 2019 23:21:01 GMT
Assassins! I believe it was on at the Menier Chocolate Factory recently but I’d love to see it in the west end proper. I second Into the Woods, and Sweeney Todd. I’d also like to see a west end revival of the Rocky Horror Show, perhaps something different to the current touring production. Rocky Horror is on a big tour currently. I don't know if it will stop off in the West End during the run. The hardcore fans would come and see it in London over the weekend but would tourists "get it" I wonder. The show tours a lot so a bespoke West End production might have to wait a bit but with the right casting it could work and there is a fanbase ready to come in "Anticipation"
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Post by impossibleprincess73 on Aug 11, 2019 23:26:45 GMT
I know it's not a revival as it's not been in London yet.....but I'm STILL waiting for a West End production of Next to Normal.
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