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Post by Deleted on Feb 18, 2016 22:01:19 GMT
Will she sing, will she sing? (Oops sorry, wrong show...)
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Post by couldileaveyou on Feb 22, 2016 16:37:21 GMT
Anna Woodside as Hedda Hopper and Emily Bull as Hedy Lamarr joined the cast.
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Post by distantcousin on Feb 22, 2016 17:22:55 GMT
From the photo posted today, Fred Johanson looks far too young to play against Glen Close - I do hope they will age him up - you can't have a Max who doesn't come across as more senior to Norma D. Doesn't work...
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Feb 22, 2016 18:37:50 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Feb 22, 2016 19:10:29 GMT
Is it me or are Michael's moobs running the risk of upstaging the rest of the cast?
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Feb 22, 2016 19:24:55 GMT
Is it me or are Michael's moobs running the risk of upstaging the rest of the cast? Nearly poked my eye out. |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Feb 22, 2016 19:28:00 GMT
'Every Moob Is A Circus' 'The Greatest Bra'  |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 22, 2016 20:22:20 GMT
Soooo excited to see this after seeing today's photos.
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Post by Flim Flam on Feb 22, 2016 22:38:44 GMT
Is it me or are Michael's moobs running the risk of upstaging the rest of the cast? Please, some of us are still trying to forget Michael's moobs, and you lot are not helping. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 22, 2016 23:10:45 GMT
What would you do if it was literally just Glenn in a pantsuit, with a microphone centre stage, with the cast next to her with just mic stands. Literally a concert version. No set, costume or choreography.
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Post by wickedgrin on Feb 23, 2016 3:29:49 GMT
Well, as rehearsals for this started yesterday (Monday 22nd) almost 6 weeks before opening night I would expect a fully staged, blocked and choreographed show bar the John Napier Set. Otherwise what are they doing for 6 weeks?
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Post by mrbarnaby on Feb 23, 2016 7:33:34 GMT
I hope they don't distract from Glenn. No sudden movements or dancing please . Is it me or are Michael's moobs running the risk of upstaging the rest of the cast? Please, some of us are still trying to forget Michael's moobs, and you lot are not helping. |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Feb 23, 2016 11:35:32 GMT
Well, as rehearsals for this started yesterday (Monday 22nd) almost 6 weeks before opening night I would expect a fully staged, blocked and choreographed show bar the John Napier Set. Otherwise what are they doing for 6 weeks? Standing around open-mouthed and applauding as Glen twirls around in full costume and make up doing that "we didn't need words we had faces" face while the bloke playing Hog Eye shines a spot on her? |
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Post by Dave25 on Feb 23, 2016 11:42:11 GMT
Here's a video to get in the mood of what to expect from her singing:
Although this video was from her glory days. I bet it's worse now.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Feb 23, 2016 11:55:27 GMT
Zzzzz saw that on t'other forum
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Post by distantcousin on Feb 23, 2016 14:48:41 GMT
What would you do if it was literally just Glenn in a pantsuit, with a microphone centre stage, with the cast next to her with just mic stands. Literally a concert version. No set, costume or choreography. There would be mutiny! I'm still fully prepared for it though... |
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Post by danb on Mar 2, 2016 9:52:25 GMT
What would you do if it was literally just Glenn in a pantsuit, with a microphone centre stage, with the cast next to her with just mic stands. Literally a concert version. No set, costume or choreography. There would be mutiny! I'm still fully prepared for it though... If she had the full ENO orchestra behind her, and a full cast of other voices I don't think I'd care less. |
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Post by ali973 on Mar 2, 2016 14:55:14 GMT
From a friend of a friend who is in the cast, apparently the cast are rehearsing with Ria Jones as Norma until the last two weeks when Glenn Close will be flown in for the final set of rehearsals.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 2, 2016 15:13:41 GMT
What would you do if it was literally just Glenn in a pantsuit, with a microphone centre stage, with the cast next to her with just mic stands. Literally a concert version. No set, costume or choreography. With turban. I'd be thrilled. Without turban. I'd be storming the stage. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 2, 2016 15:22:41 GMT
From a friend of a friend who is in the cast, apparently the cast are rehearsing with Ria Jones as Norma until the last two weeks when Glenn Close will be flown in for the final set of rehearsals. Ok, so we assume Ria will be the understudy right?
And that isn't surprising, but I bet she is doing a lot of vocal rehearsals right now in order to make sure she is up to it. She is a great actress, I am sure she is not gonna risk embarrassment.
... at least I hope not. 
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Mar 2, 2016 15:31:10 GMT
From a friend of a friend who is in the cast, apparently the cast are rehearsing with Ria Jones as Norma until the last two weeks when Glenn Close will be flown in for the final set of rehearsals. Very wise! Miss Close must not over tire herself at this stage of the proceedings. |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Mar 2, 2016 16:00:45 GMT
(I think I may be confusing the personas of Miss Close and Miss Desmond!)
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Post by Dave25 on Mar 2, 2016 16:14:52 GMT
Ria Jones is actually a great singer with the singing voice of a Norma. Including the tone of her head voice. Reminds me a bit of Debra Byrne. It sounds classy.
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Post by wickedgrin on Mar 2, 2016 16:20:35 GMT
Haven't I seen rehearsal pics or a photo shoot of Glen with the cast last week. Stephen Mear (choreographer) also tweeted that the first week of rehearsals were over and that Glen was "lovely".
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Post by mjr on Mar 2, 2016 16:38:45 GMT
Very much looking forward to this one now!
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