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Post by latefortheoverture on Feb 23, 2020 19:54:50 GMT
Imelda also said they tried to get Ms Bette Midler but she declined.
Would've been great to have Ms Midler over here for it, but more than happy with Ms Staunton.
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Post by Being Alive on Feb 23, 2020 20:05:35 GMT
Considering Bette was being paid $125K a week, it's hardly surprising that she said no on what they were able to offer her here.
I still can't imagine Imelda being... funny? At least funny in the way that Dolly is meant to be. But hey, she's our great so she's the woman to do it.
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Post by intoanewlife on Feb 23, 2020 20:13:58 GMT
I was a huge Midler fan until I saw her in this. I didn't think she was even remotely funny but I did think the production itself was fantastic.
I thought Imelda was hilarious is both Virginia Wolf and Gypsy x
I love Andy Nyman too, he was amazing in Fiddler, but I don't think I could sit through it again.
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Post by xanady on Feb 28, 2020 22:32:25 GMT
Just picked up a couple of tickets for late August,the day before we see Sunday’s final perf at the Savoy.
Only ever seen this live with the great Dora Bryan who smashed the part.My programme is up in the loft somewhere but Wiki tells me it was circa 1989...how time flies!
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Post by djdan14 on Mar 5, 2020 23:59:41 GMT
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Post by Mark on Mar 5, 2020 23:59:55 GMT
Harry Hepple as Cornelius
Tyrone Huntley as Barnaby
Clare Halse as Minnie
As per Baz
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Post by White Lilacs on Mar 6, 2020 1:03:28 GMT
I didn't expect Tyrone in this! Will definitely have to see it now.
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Post by alece10 on Mar 6, 2020 7:58:56 GMT
Harry and Clare. 2 of my favourites.
Glad I'm going to the first show.
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Post by Someone in a tree on Mar 6, 2020 8:23:53 GMT
I really like everyone in the cast but Staunton. Hopefully she has lots of holidays planned!
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Post by Deleted on Mar 6, 2020 9:12:14 GMT
Clare Halse! Now I'll have to book this! So pleased to see her get another West End show.
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Post by mrbarnaby on Mar 6, 2020 9:25:31 GMT
Considering Bette was being paid $125K a week, it's hardly surprising that she said no on what they were able to offer her here. I still can't imagine Imelda being... funny? At least funny in the way that Dolly is meant to be. But hey, she's our great so she's the woman to do it. Obviously you’ve never seen Imelda on stage then- she always finds the humour in the roles she plays. She was the funniest Mamma Rose and Mrs Lovett I’ve ever seen. |
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Post by vdcni on Mar 6, 2020 11:30:30 GMT
Most of her early TV work was in sitcoms and she played Miss Adelaide to great acclaim. It's only really after Vera Drake that she was known more for drama roles.
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Post by theoracle on Mar 6, 2020 12:33:24 GMT
Jodie Jacobs and Gemma Atkins in the mix too. So pleased I booked for this now. Really? What, where? |
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Post by Being Alive on Mar 6, 2020 12:35:31 GMT
I mean I absolutely have seen Imelda on stage, in both those shows and more. I just can't imagine her being funny as Dolly is meant to be is what I'm saying... I didn't see Guys and Dolls or Into The Woods though, so maybe the evidence is there.
Super happy with the additions to the cast - Harry Heppel was a dream in Romantics Anonymous, although he is 20 years younger than Jenna Russell, who's casting makes less and less sense as time goes on! Clare and Tyrone will be delightful too! Great to see some Follies ensemble members in there too - I think it's gonna be great!
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Post by undeuxtrois on Mar 6, 2020 13:21:32 GMT
www.whatsonstage.com/london-theatre/news/hello-dolly-west-end-casting-announced_51105.html"The company will also include Craig Armstrong, Gemma Atkins, Jenni Bowden, Alan Bradshaw, Natalie Chua, Joshua Clemetson, Brendan Cull, Bessy Ewa, Isaac Gryn, Ashlee Irish, Jodie Jacobs, Paul Kemble, Emily Langham, Amira Matthews, Sarah Marie Maxwell, Laura Medforth, Matt Overfield, Angelo Paragoso, Tom Partridge, Wendy Lee Purdy, Edwin Ray, Phil Snowden, Bree Smith, Christine Tucker, Gavin Wilkinson and Liam Wrate."
Ooo Emily Langham! She had a lovely voice when I saw her last year in WSS as Anybody's.
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Post by xanady on Mar 6, 2020 15:25:08 GMT
^A very strong cast across the board...
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Post by singularsensation10 on Mar 11, 2020 16:01:14 GMT
So thrilled for Jodie Jacobs, this could be her first west end gig since WWRY if I’m not mistaken? Such an underused, overlooked performer in my opinion!
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Post by basdfg on Apr 14, 2020 16:09:51 GMT
I wonder how long they leave it till this postponed due to not being able to rehearse before first performance.
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Post by alece10 on Apr 14, 2020 16:21:01 GMT
I wonder how long they leave it till this postponed due to not being able to rehearse before first performance. I so hope it goes ahead as it will probably be the first show ive already booked that's not cancelled. I've booked the first preview with a VIP package so it will be a real treat. |
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Post by itsemily on Apr 14, 2020 18:45:19 GMT
So thrilled for Jodie Jacobs, this could be her first west end gig since WWRY if I’m not mistaken? Such an underused, overlooked performer in my opinion! She was in Rock Of Ages too for the entire West End run! |
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Post by showoff on Apr 14, 2020 20:22:35 GMT
I wonder how long they leave it till this postponed due to not being able to rehearse before first performance. I so hope it goes ahead as it will probably be the first show ive already booked that's not cancelled. I've booked the first preview with a VIP package so it will be a real treat. I just don't see it happening. Even after this initial lockdown is over, the virus won't be gone, and looking at other countries who are starting to plan their emergence, things like theatre's will still be closed and anywhere where there will be masses of people. We will still be advised to keep a distance from other people, and there's a possibility of a second wave. I just don't see it opening on time. |
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Post by mrbarnaby on Apr 14, 2020 21:56:51 GMT
I think we must brace ourselves for this not happening. There’s a high chance it won’t. It can’t just be pushed back as Imeldas schedule is fully booked for the next few years with tv work and it has to play the scheduled number of weeks or it cannot break even, let alone make any profit.
I don’t think there is much hope that the west end will open this side of summer.
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Post by musicalmarge on Apr 15, 2020 5:56:45 GMT
I’ve heard this is sadly cancelled. I hope not.
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Post by singularsensation10 on Apr 15, 2020 8:50:21 GMT
So thrilled for Jodie Jacobs, this could be her first west end gig since WWRY if I’m not mistaken? Such an underused, overlooked performer in my opinion! She was in Rock Of Ages too for the entire West End run! You’re totally right! My bad. |
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Post by alece10 on Apr 15, 2020 11:49:15 GMT
Go on spoil my day why dont you all!
That's the only thing I had left to look forward to.
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