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Post by robertb213 on Aug 2, 2019 9:09:23 GMT
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Post by couldileaveyou on Aug 2, 2019 9:16:48 GMT
It's a bit pricey, I'll wait for the cast announcement. What a dream it would be if they could get Victoria Clark to reprise the Fairy Godmother.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 2, 2019 9:22:01 GMT
Could this be the show that was circling the Dominion if this concert proves popular? Especially as this is semi staged rather than the usual straight up concert version usually performed here?
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Post by ThereWillBeSun on Aug 2, 2019 9:48:27 GMT
I did this show in my first year of college. However the revival / most recent Broadway version (Osnes) - has changed the book quite a bit and cut songs! Very pricey...............
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Post by jgblunners on Aug 2, 2019 9:54:45 GMT
Well I do love these concert performances at Cadogan Hall, especially when the brilliant LMTO are involved, but my usual Stalls row P seats are already gone and with the cheapest at £32.50 I think I'll give this one a miss until offers come along...
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Post by FrontroverPaul on Aug 2, 2019 14:31:41 GMT
I've already got Rodger and Hammerstein's Cinderella booked on 19 October at the Thamesde Theatre in Grays. It's also on at Southend from 6-9 November. Both (different) amateur productions. Is this concert performance likely to be broadly the same or are there two different versions ?
Agree this is a bit pricey at Cadogan . Don't think it will sell as well as Dr.Zhivago so could well be offers nearer the time.
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Post by Dr Tom on Aug 2, 2019 15:58:17 GMT
They've got rid of the bargain seating locations.
Still, one of my favourite musicals and can't miss this. Just treated myself to a front row seat.
It's the recent Broadway book and song list, with the political subplot, which is much better than the traditional version. I did see it once in the States and a little girl sat near to me was moaning to her Mum, "that's not what happens in Cinderella", so bear that in mind. There's nothing offensive, but I'm not sure if it's really aimed at a child audience.
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Post by ali973 on Aug 2, 2019 17:17:54 GMT
Keep Sierra Boggess away.
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Post by ali973 on Aug 2, 2019 17:19:05 GMT
And cast Rebecca Trehearn as the Fairy Godmother. Her Impossible will sound amazing. Just cast Rebecca in anything and everything.
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Post by robertb213 on Aug 2, 2019 17:48:31 GMT
Laura Baldwin as Cinderella?
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Post by westendcub on Aug 2, 2019 19:11:30 GMT
Clashes with Cher (O2)!!
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Post by robertb213 on Aug 2, 2019 19:30:32 GMT
Understandable priorities! 💖
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Post by happytobehere on Aug 2, 2019 22:29:05 GMT
I’ve never been before - are gallery seats at Cadogan Hall any good?
I’m thinking of sitting close to the side of the stage in the gallery
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Post by mtchairs on Aug 6, 2019 14:26:59 GMT
Any other speculation or rumours about casting? When do you think we can expect an announcement?
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Post by theoracle on Aug 6, 2019 18:17:26 GMT
Any other speculation or rumours about casting? When do you think we can expect an announcement? October isn’t that long away so I’m guessing in the next two weeks probably. Is this going to be fully/semi staged or is it going to be more of a concert? Will the cast be wearing costumes at least? Thanks
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Post by robertb213 on Aug 6, 2019 18:43:50 GMT
I’ve never been before - are gallery seats at Cadogan Hall any good? I’m thinking of sitting close to the side of the stage in the gallery They're ok but you may have to lean forward a bit and might miss anything at the extreme side of the stage. I'd go further away from the stage if you want to minimise that. And it takes ages to get out if you're upstairs. But otherwise they're fine 😀
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Post by Deleted on Sept 17, 2019 10:07:43 GMT
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Post by sparky5000 on Sept 17, 2019 11:44:09 GMT
Jac Yarrow is a weird one for me. Seems too young for the role and I think Christine Allado with her powerful voice could overwhelm him a bit! But decent casting 👍
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Post by longinthetooth on Sept 17, 2019 14:27:31 GMT
Jac Yarrow, current flavour of the month. Last year it was Charlie Stemp.
That apart, was hoping for a matinee, like they did with Dr Zhivago. I know it's a 6.30 start, but still a no go for me. Oh well, never mind.
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Post by robertb213 on Oct 3, 2019 13:39:29 GMT
TodayTix deal alert - seats now from £20 😀
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Post by theoracle on Oct 3, 2019 17:49:07 GMT
Super thrilled. Haven’t seen Dianne Pilkington since she first started doing Wicked so it’s going to be very special I feel. I’m particularly looking forward also to hearing the 21 piece London Musical Theatre Orchestra playing the score. Wish it wasn’t a one night only
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Post by FrontroverPaul on Oct 4, 2019 0:21:07 GMT
TodayTix deal alert - seats now from £20 😀 Great tip. I think the £25 stalls seats are a better deal than the £20 gallery seats. Booked one in row E, Cadogan price £59. I always check the venue prices first on these deals and this is definitely a good'un. Also seeing an amateur R & H Cinderella the previous evening in Grays having had it on my wish list for a couple of years !
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Post by LaLuPone on Oct 9, 2019 0:26:32 GMT
Booked B2 stalls for £20. Pretty good buy, can’t wait to see Jac again!
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Post by Deleted on Oct 12, 2019 9:52:04 GMT
Mazz Murray & Jerome Pradon announces to join the company. The Theatre Cafe have also tweeted a £25 ticket deal if anyone is interested;
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Post by FrontroverPaul on Oct 17, 2019 23:00:46 GMT
Stalls are completely sold out and 80% of the gallery too. The casting, the publicity and discounting have clearly worked. Greatly looking forward to seeing this on Sunday.
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Post by theoracle on Oct 20, 2019 16:51:41 GMT
Completely sold out now from posts I’ve seen. Going to be in C16 Stalls if anyone wants to come and say hello. Very excited for it all to commence. Will there be enough programmes this time after the Doctor Zhivago shortage?
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Post by FrontroverPaul on Oct 20, 2019 17:30:59 GMT
A small queue for returns. First time I've seen that at any of the Sunday Cadogan concerts. Makes it extra satisfying to have got a discounted ticket but still a great seat. I wonder if there's anyone else who like me saw the original Cinderella musical yesterday at Grays ? That was a reasonable amateur production but expecting greater things tonight!
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Post by Being Alive on Oct 20, 2019 20:39:33 GMT
Club11 and Take Two really have got ‘musicals in concert’ down to a fine art.
A truly stunning evening. Some of the West End’s finest giving it their all, on one of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s greatest scores. Christine Allado was radiant as Ella, with a seriously impressive Jac Yarrow as Topher. Dianne Pilkington has me incredibly emotional, watching her do magic ten years after Glinda. Jodie Jacobs almost stole the show with Stepsisters Lament, and Zoe Rainey is SO sweet. The madness that is Mazz Murray was just hysterical, and Jerome Pardon and Sam Oladeinde were again a delight. Only weak link was Dean John Wilson who was really shown up by the rest of the cast.
An outstanding turn from the LMTO who beautifully lifted that score to life and made it soar. And a great set of projections which helped to tell the story.
It was my 93rd visit to the theatre this year, and that was undoubtedly in my top ten. A really special evening.
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Post by poster J on Oct 20, 2019 20:52:48 GMT
I'm not sure about "down to a fine art" - the sound balance where I was in the front stalls was absolutely dreadful (I heard others complaining to the sound desk about it during the interval) as half the time the singers couldn't be heard above the orchestra. A huge number of late microphone cues in the second half as well (presumably microphones switched up to try to correct the sound balance but very often the first word or even phrase was missed). I was distinctly unimpressed by that aspect.
The rest though, I agree with - the design was wonderful, the costumes suited the production perfectly and the cast (aside from Dean John Wilson unfortunately) were wonderful. The orchestra sounded luscious when they weren't drowning out the vocals, and I thought the chorus were good.
I was impressed by the amount of work that had clearly gone into the evening - Christine Allado seemed to have learnt pretty much the whole thing off by heart and was able to get really invested in her performance as a result, she was great. Jodie Jacobs is an absolute hoot and stole the show. Mazz Murray and Jerome Predon were a bit over the top for my taste but it was partly the characters I suspect. Jac Yarrow has a lovely voice, as does Sam Oladeinde, and it's always a treat to hear Dianne Pilkington and Zoe Rainey on top form.
A very enjoyable evening overall, despite the sound problems and the entry I am about to put in the Bad Behaviour thread!
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Post by Dr Tom on Oct 20, 2019 21:50:43 GMT
One of my favourite shows and scores. I saw this a few times on Broadway and twice on tour.
An excellent show tonight in a sold-out Cadogan Hall. From the front row the sound was clear and you could really hear the orchestra. There was a slight echo with the vocals. There were some microphones turned on late as well.
What you lost with the concert style production was all the costumes and dancing and I think you would find some of the script hard to follow. It was funny seeing the show performed with largely British sounding vocals, in the US production nearly all the accents were American.
Christine Allado was made for the role of Ella, absolutely perfect. Jack Yarrow did a great job as Topher as well, although you could see flickers of nerves. I usually like Dean John Wilson but I didn’t think he was quite right for his part here, partly this was due to his broad northern accent. I wasn’t sold on Jerome Praden either, he just didn’t nail the comedy.
The themes of the show are very timely right now, probably more so than when this played on Broadway.
I was glad to see they use the Broadway version of the book rather than the touring version (which had a few cuts).
I purchased a program, poster and badge, which is very unusual for me. This was an expensive night when you consider the cost of the ticket, but it was worth it. It’s really quite a disgrace that this version of Cinderella has never played a full run in the UK. If it does, I really hope that Christine Allado can be encouraged to play the lead role.
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