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Post by Mark on Dec 3, 2019 22:12:55 GMT
Might be a smart idea to keep an eye on one of the leads in White Christmas over the next few weeks. Just a hunch... I know it won’t happen because she’s doing Sister Act, but wouldn’t Brenda Edwards be an amazing Kit |
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Post by Being Alive on Dec 3, 2019 22:31:56 GMT
Might be a smart idea to keep an eye on one of the leads in White Christmas over the next few weeks. Just a hunch... I know it won’t happen because she’s doing Sister Act, but wouldn’t Brenda Edwards be an amazing Kit OMG imagine! |
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Post by Mark on Dec 3, 2019 22:32:27 GMT
Having now watched Dannys interview on Loose Women, I'm convinced we've found our Edward!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 3, 2019 22:45:22 GMT
More disappointment. He's too young to be Edward. What a C list cast. At least i can save my money on this one.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 3, 2019 23:17:17 GMT
More disappointment. He's too young to be Edward. What a C list cast. At least i can save my money on this one. Hmm, I am not sure if hes too young. He could definitely present older. Age doesnt really come into it with acting, does it? For me, he could definitely give off older gentleman vibes. The more I think about it, the more perfect he could be actually. |
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Post by andrew on Dec 3, 2019 23:35:13 GMT
Only an amazing cast could save this mediocre show and, if the rumors are true, this won't be the case.
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Post by HereForTheatre on Dec 4, 2019 8:55:56 GMT
Seems a bit snobby. The two rumoured leads are both talented musical theatre performers, who I'm sure would do a good job. Would you prefer Sarah Harding and Ore Oduba?
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Post by danb on Dec 4, 2019 9:07:38 GMT
It’s the Pretty Woman name that will attract 95% of the audience for this...the first time at least! So long as the actors aren’t bumping into the sunken baths and polo ponies it’ll clean up.
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Post by viserys on Dec 4, 2019 9:09:41 GMT
I don't see why Edward shouldn't be played by anyone younger just because Richard Gere was already in silver fox territory when they filmed the movie. Does it make the premise any more or less objectionable if a younger businessman buys a girl?
And what's mediocre about giving a talented female newcomer a chance rather than a "name"? Pretty Woman is one of these rare shows that will sell on its own title alone, so it's a great opportunity to cast a newcomer.
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Post by ABr on Dec 4, 2019 9:18:24 GMT
I don't see why Edward shouldn't be played by anyone younger just because Richard Gere was already in silver fox territory when they filmed the movie. Does it make the premise any more or less objectionable if a younger businessman buys a girl? And what's mediocre about giving a talented female newcomer a chance rather than a "name"? Pretty Woman is one of these rare shows that will sell on its own title alone, so it's a great opportunity to cast a newcomer. Fully agree with you on this! Why shouldn't they be considered/get it over some second rate stunt casting?! I know very little about the show, so would much prefer people that I know can deliver rather then names that are only sub par! |
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Post by Dawnstar on Dec 4, 2019 22:26:44 GMT
And what's mediocre about giving a talented female newcomer a chance rather than a "name"? Pretty Woman is one of these rare shows that will sell on its own title alone, so it's a great opportunity to cast a newcomer. If you mean Aimie Atkinson, she's been playing leading roles for over a decade (she played the female lead in the UK tour of Zorro back in 2008) so she's not a newcomer. |
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Post by sparky5000 on Dec 4, 2019 23:52:46 GMT
I’m not personally a huge fan of Aimee Atkinson’s voice - overly affected and nasally for my liking, but I could see her as Vivian I guess! Her and Danny Mac is just not particularly exciting (rumoured) casting for me - but you could probably cast 20 year old Julia Roberts with a voice like Jessie Mueller’s in the role, and I’m still not sure they could turn it into a good musical!
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Post by carmella1 on Dec 5, 2019 20:48:15 GMT
I believe the Broadway casting of Sam Barks and Andy Karl contributed to its success. Sam is very well known as is Andy. While Aimee may be around for a while I do not think she is the draw. And the Pretty Woman is the draw.
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Post by HereForTheatre on Dec 5, 2019 21:52:15 GMT
The name of the show is the draw. Which musical theatre performer is cast makes next to no difference. The general public and tourists haven't a clue anyway.
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Post by ABr on Dec 11, 2019 8:34:56 GMT
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Post by Theatre Fan on Dec 11, 2019 9:29:36 GMT
Oh would you look at that  x |
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Post by danb on Dec 11, 2019 9:53:54 GMT
Phew, we had no idea! 😎
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Post by winonaforever on Dec 11, 2019 14:51:19 GMT
Well this means I have to see it, I've got no interest in the show (or the film, which I saw once on TV and hated) but I adore Aimie Atkinson.
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Post by Raven on Dec 11, 2019 14:58:48 GMT
Love the Broadway cast recording and adore Aimie so I'm definitely going to see this!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 11, 2019 15:52:42 GMT
Delighted for Aimee to get this great role. I've seen her in a number of musicals, pantos and concerts over the year and she is a lovely charming woman with a great voice. She got major recognition with Six and now after over a decade of hard work she has a plum West End lead, I couldn't think of a more deserving performer.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 11, 2019 19:41:59 GMT
Aimee is positively glowing in that photo! And I think Danny Mac will be lovely.
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Post by intoanewlife on Dec 12, 2019 1:13:55 GMT
Love Aimee and though I have absolutely no interest in seeing this I am very happy for her.
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Post by carmella1 on Dec 12, 2019 2:57:14 GMT
That publicity photo does not in any way say Pretty Woman and really they do not match. The red dress is missing. This does not entice me to see it.
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Post by danb on Dec 12, 2019 5:42:54 GMT
Depends if they’re doing ‘Pretty Woman - live on stage’ a la ‘Dirty Dancing’, or an original musical based on the film ‘Pretty Woman’ using its’ story & themes but not recreating every detail in replica. It won’t have Julia Roberts in it either. 🙄🤦♂️
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Post by intoanewlife on Dec 12, 2019 9:41:57 GMT
I think the main problem this show has is that it is an entirely new score that doesn't feature any music from the film soundtrack which was massive at the time. I don't even think it had Pretty Woman in it on Broadway until a couple of months after it opened. I think the general public probably thinks it is a jukebox musical and it'll have an initial rush of ticket sales because of that. Then once it opens and word of mouth hits, it'll die just as fast as it did on Broadway.
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