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Post by happytobehere on Dec 3, 2019 16:53:22 GMT
If they were going to cast someone from Girls Aloud, I would've preferred Nadine tbh. She’s got a better voice & surely would shift a lot more tickets - especially after her stint on I’m A Celeb.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 3, 2019 17:31:35 GMT
If they were going to cast someone from Girls Aloud, I would've preferred Nadine tbh. She’s got a better voice & surely would shift a lot more tickets - especially after her stint on I’m A Celeb. Yes! Nadine Coyle! Would have loved her thick Northern Irish accent. Sugar, butter, FLOYER. Nadine had the best voice in Girls Aloud by far. Although, Kimberley Walsh's voice has come on leaps and bounds since Girls Aloud. This show just didn't need a stunt cast, especially a stunt cast this poor. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 3, 2019 17:44:43 GMT
Yes, she is a sort of known celebrity, but i wonder if they will reprint and advertise with her name on it.
But she only has 1 number, Lost and Found, which is a sultry number, sang half undressed in bed. I think it might suit her style of singing. Having seen them live, She was definitely one of the better singers in Girls Aloud.
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Post by Steve on Dec 3, 2019 17:55:29 GMT
I can’t remember if Nicola Roberts was one of the Girls Aloud who could actually sing (I mean, I only really thought Nadine could) I took my niece to see Girls Aloud (my excuse lol) in 2008, and I remember ranking them in the order of how well I felt they could sing, and Nicola Roberts came a strong second to Nadine Coyle in my estimation, with Kimberly Walsh in third. Roberts had a lot of belt, a little rasp, and sang the lead on the few songs Nadine Coyle didn't. Her voice wasn't as pretty as Coyle's but it was slightly more powerful. I'm sure she'll sing the role well, though a lot who saw the show at the Donmar will miss Samantha Barks, as she made a major impression in a minor role. And it IS a minor role, which is why this casting is just fine. It's who replaces Tam Mutu as Stone, the joint lead role, and the one demanding the most charisma (Mutu had as much gruff swagger as Humphrey Bogart), that really matters here. Get that wrong, and the production will be mediocre. Get it right, and I'll be booking twice!  |
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Post by theoracle on Dec 3, 2019 19:22:55 GMT
Girls Aloud was undoubtedly the girlband of my childhood as even now, I’d prefer them over Little Mix/Fifth Harmony etc. Nicolas album Cinderella’s Eyes also fared well with critics when it came out and as mentioned, her voice does stand out. Whilst this casting is a surprise, it will be interesting to see her acting skills and how she will be able to cope with 8 shows a week especially after some time outside of the spotlight. I initially became interested with Rosalie and Hadley reuniting then immediately booked after seeing Rob Houchen lined up and Vanessa Williams seemed like a good bonus too. Now with Nicola, it seems the Garrick stage door is calling my name xD
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Post by princeton on Dec 12, 2019 22:57:11 GMT
Theo James as Stone and Jonathan Slinger as Buddy. Interesting casting - but not really enough to set the box office alight I wouldn't have thought.
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Post by nash16 on Dec 13, 2019 0:17:14 GMT
Theo James as Stone and Jonathan Slinger as Buddy. Interesting casting - but not really enough to set the box office alight I wouldn't have thought. Oh Christ...James can't act!!! And has the charisma of...well... Rourke is saying he can sing though, so... |
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Post by mrbarnaby on Dec 13, 2019 9:43:12 GMT
He’s very pretty.... I’m fine with this casting.
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Post by vabbian on Dec 18, 2019 18:58:22 GMT
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Post by zak97 on Dec 19, 2019 16:24:26 GMT
According to Nimax, Rosalie, Rob and Theo are in till 30 May and and Vanessa and Nicola till 25 July. And between 30 March-30 May, Rosalie won't do Monday evenings.
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Post by theoracle on Dec 19, 2019 16:40:54 GMT
According to Nimax, Rosalie, Rob and Theo are in till 30 May and and Vanessa and Nicola till 25 July. And between 30 March-30 May, Rosalie won't do Monday evenings. Must say I’m surprised by this. It’s a 6month run and would’ve expected them to push through it considering they’re headlining the show. Thankfully I’m going the night after press night so hoping to catch everyone |
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Post by zak97 on Dec 19, 2019 16:47:59 GMT
According to Nimax, Rosalie, Rob and Theo are in till 30 May and and Vanessa and Nicola till 25 July. And between 30 March-30 May, Rosalie won't do Monday evenings. Must say I’m surprised by this. It’s a 6month run and would’ve expected them to push through it considering they’re headlining the show. Thankfully I’m going the night after press night so hoping to catch everyone I assume Rosalie is only doing the start of the run due to family obligations with both her and Hadley being in the show. Rob I am more surprised by, unless he is u/s for Theo and will then take over the role and this is not being advertised. |
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Post by Mark on Dec 19, 2019 17:14:40 GMT
Can Rob please be Cornelius in Hello, Dolly! now please!!!
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Post by fiyero on Dec 19, 2019 18:26:09 GMT
According to Nimax, Rosalie, Rob and Theo are in till 30 May and and Vanessa and Nicola till 25 July. And between 30 March-30 May, Rosalie won't do Monday evenings. Must say I’m surprised by this. It’s a 6month run and would’ve expected them to push through it considering they’re headlining the show. Thankfully I’m going the night after press night so hoping to catch everyone Hmmm. I booked for August, I wanted to see Rosalie but I guess not then! |
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Post by latefortheoverture on Dec 20, 2019 1:20:56 GMT
Also worth noting, I saw a lady in public around 3 days ago with a company tote bag on, so I had to stop and gush to her over it. She said one of her good friends was part of the cast, didn't mention who, and that Rosalie was offered broadway but decided to stay at home with her daughter. And that all the cast urged Patti to do it without them when she was on the fence over it,
Appaz there is a cast group chat and it;s highly active!
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Post by Being Alive on Dec 20, 2019 13:27:58 GMT
Can Rob please be Cornelius in Hello, Dolly! now please!!! If Jenna Russell is playing Irene then absolutely not! But he'd be a cute Barnaby |
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Post by sondheim1984 on Dec 21, 2019 17:09:04 GMT
Theo James as Stone and Jonathan Slinger as Buddy. Interesting casting - but not really enough to set the box office alight I wouldn't have thought. Oh Christ...James can't act!!! And has the charisma of...well... Rourke is saying he can sing though, so... I went to school with Theo (when his last name wasn't James!) and can confirm he can definitely sing - he never missed a chanced to who off in our house music competition |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 15, 2020 20:24:07 GMT
So I guess we now have a better idea as to why Nicola was cast #maskedsinger
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Post by Deleted on Feb 15, 2020 20:32:03 GMT
So I guess we now have a better idea as to why Nicola was cast #maskedsinger No one knew she was in the masked singer, so why would she have been cast months ago in this because of it? Maybe she was cast because she was great in the audition. |
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Post by sophie92 on Feb 15, 2020 20:35:09 GMT
So I guess we now have a better idea as to why Nicola was cast #maskedsinger No one knew she was in the masked singer, so why would she have been cast months ago in this because of it? Maybe she was cast because she was great in the audition. I took their post as saying The Masked Singer has shown how good her voice is, maybe I’m wrong |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 15, 2020 20:46:44 GMT
So I guess we now have a better idea as to why Nicola was cast #maskedsinger No one knew she was in the masked singer, so why would she have been cast months ago in this because of it? Maybe she was cast because she was great in the audition. Maybe, her voice is brilliant no question, but her agents will have known she won and I'm sure conversations high up behind the scenes can and have been had. Nothings ever completely secret |
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Post by theatremadness on Feb 15, 2020 20:55:18 GMT
I really don't think the creative team knew about Masked Singer before casting her. None of them are anywhere near high up enough to be let into the secret, especially as the whole show seems to have revolved around this covert operation of ultimate security! However, I agree that after having listening to her these past few weeks, I’m definitely not surprised she got the job! I wonder whether she told the cast and crew when her name began circulating to do with the show or still kept it secret. Other celebs said they didn't even tell their parents or kids!!
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Post by stevej678 on Feb 15, 2020 20:55:24 GMT
Anyone planning a Girls Aloud two show day and watching Nicola Roberts in City of Angels and Kimberley Walsh in Sleepless?
Don't all shout all once. 😉
I'm actually quite looking forward to seeing both. Not on the same day though!
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Post by Stephen on Feb 15, 2020 23:53:53 GMT
I'm very grateful that the people at Nimax were so helpful in arranging an access ticket for me to take my gran to see this.
I know nothing about this musical but really like Rosalie and Hadley so worth a shot in my eyes!
I haven't been too taken by the cast recording so far though. Hoping it grows on me.
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Post by MrBraithwaite on Feb 17, 2020 11:44:21 GMT
I'm very grateful that the people at Nimax were so helpful in arranging an access ticket for me to take my gran to see this. I know nothing about this musical but really like Rosalie and Hadley so worth a shot in my eyes! I haven't been too taken by the cast recording so far though. Hoping it grows on me. Same here, very much surprised how helpful Nimax turned out to be with the access ticket I booked. One of those shows I remember hearing about years and years ago when I became interested in MT, but surprised how little I liked the cast recording when I listened to it again after booking. Hope the show will be better than I now expect. |
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