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Post by showtoones on Apr 29, 2016 2:58:46 GMT
Mr B...totally agree but are softening and giving people the benefit of the doubt? Glad I am sitting down
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Post by brenth on Apr 29, 2016 4:45:45 GMT
EVIL MOB OF SHOW QUEENS ABUSE ALLING PENSIONER!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 29, 2016 6:05:18 GMT
That article gets more and more camp towards the end! Sweeping in many respects. It has not been sold out at all. Tickets available for most performances at most prices... What are we going to talk about once this show is over?
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Post by welsh_tenor on Apr 29, 2016 6:32:45 GMT
What are we going to talk about once this show is over? The Wicked cast-change! [*I'll get my coat] |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 29, 2016 6:47:18 GMT
What are we going to talk about once this show is over? The Wicked cast-change! [*I'll get my coat] Get mine too, while you're at it; I'll walk out with you!  |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Apr 29, 2016 7:37:51 GMT
That article gets more and more camp towards the end! Sweeping in many respects. It has not been sold out at all. Tickets available for most performances at most prices... What are we going to talk about once this show is over? I'm going into hibernation. Wake me up when something fabulous happens  |
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Post by alece10 on Apr 29, 2016 7:48:39 GMT
Dont worry it will all liven up once Dean John Wilson gets his pecs out for Aladin and Michael Xavier's trunks will be a distant memory.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 29, 2016 8:19:59 GMT
What are we going to talk about once this show is over? Sheridan Smith missing a couple more 'Funny Girl' shows?  |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 29, 2016 8:37:35 GMT
What are we going to talk about once this show is over? Sheridan Smith missing a couple more 'Funny Girl' shows? Haha! Well the show was cancelled after fifteen minutes last night as well... so even more dramas there! |
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Post by mosiemo on Apr 29, 2016 8:39:35 GMT
Let's just all get over the fact she missed shows. She's back now.. And she's a marvel. She certainly is, and last night was 100 times better than when I saw her struggle last week. There was a standing ovation in places in the stalls after As If We Never Said Goodbye, and she absolutely nailed the final note of With One Look. I'm not sure, but I think they have her going off stage more on the ground level rather than trailing up all the staircases to exit. Still, she gets a good workout but I think they've cut it down a bit. |
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Post by laura on Apr 29, 2016 9:36:10 GMT
No, but sat in the aisle seat next to it only on the other side (C49) and it was fantastic. You might be a bit more limited than I was with the wall of a box next to you but the person next to you having additional legroom should hopefully mean you have some wriggle room too. This is for Laura btw! Thanks Dan! I'm only 5'5 so shouldn't be a problem. Thanks again. |
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Post by Michael on Apr 29, 2016 9:57:25 GMT
I did see this yesterday. Hearing the orchestra play that great score was a revelation and worth alone the ticket price. Only thing is, I'm now spoilt for life. Whenever there'll be another production of Sunset, the first question I'm going to ask is "how big is the orchestra?", and if it ain't 40 piece, I ain't going.
As others have said: I've seen other full production shows that had less set and costumes, so thumbs up for Sunset.
Both Michael Xavier and Siobhan Dillon were fantastic, and oh boy, but Siobhan is gorgeous. Wish her role were bigger - and I wish she were the one climbing out of the pool.
And as for Ms Close: what shall I say? I'd have really, really preferred seeing her understudy.
I was in Stalls B2; great seat with no one in front of you and plenty of leg room. It was a bit of a side view but otherwise good and unobstructed.
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Post by chernjam on Apr 29, 2016 15:58:38 GMT
I know it's an actual newspaper but I find that all a bit dubious. A "severe" chest infection that a 69 year old actress only misses four shows for? I don't think she was on a drip for 3 days either, just that she was in whichever private hospital for a comfy three days, and probably had a bag of fluids put up when she came in for a bit of support. Nonetheless if she was hospitalised then she obviously was very keen to get back into the show, appearing back so quickly. Few would be so dedicated. I heard she actually died for a few minutes but was resuscitated, such was her will to finish the run  #greateststar Burly with the greatest comment so far... hysterical |
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Post by chernjam on Apr 29, 2016 16:03:53 GMT
I did see this yesterday. Hearing the orchestra play that great score was a revelation and worth alone the ticket price. Only thing is, I'm now spoilt for life. Whenever there'll be another production of Sunset, the first question I'm going to ask is "how big is the orchestra?", and if it ain't 40 piece, I ain't going. As others have said: I've seen other full production shows that had less set and costumes, so thumbs up for Sunset. Both Michael Xavier and Siobhan Dillon were fantastic, and oh boy, but Siobhan is gorgeous. Wish her role were bigger - and I wish she were the one climbing out of the pool. And as for Ms Close: what shall I say? I'd have really, really preferred seeing her understudy. I was in Stalls B2; great seat with no one in front of you and plenty of leg room. It was a bit of a side view but otherwise good and unobstructed. Not that RUG or ENO cared... but had they gotten a different Norma, I would have made a trans-atlantic flight to see Sunset with that orchestra. As I said earlier, sadly some see this as "Glenn Close's Sunset Blvd" rather than ALW's. Granted a Ria Jones probably wouldn't have sold nearly the tix Close did, but surely there was some other Hollywood Actress who could've made a musical debut that would've been an inspired choice? This seems to me to be a blown opportunity to seriously bring Sunset back into the musical-theatre world's consciousness after 20 years, rather than comparing Close's performance from 20 years ago to today. And will repeat - just for fun - ALW - please grovel and beg to have Patti do this in NY. Would blow every theatre-goers mind to have that happen (and I bet Patti would wipe the floor at least vocally with Close) |
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Post by Michael on Apr 29, 2016 17:27:31 GMT
I originally didn't want to say more about Ms Close as it might have started riots on here, but FWIW: I was really unimpressed and thought that Glenn Close was the weakest point in an otherwise excellent production. There is so much talent out there that would have shone. Such a shame that they weren't given the chance to do so.
However, I was clearly in the minority, most likely even the only one thinking this way. As if we never said goodbye got rapturous applause - even from the other cast on stage - and I just sat in my seat wondering "wow, that was not good" (actually, I was thinking something else, but I don't dare post it here).
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Post by Joseph Buquet on Apr 29, 2016 17:40:40 GMT
I did see this yesterday. Hearing the orchestra play that great score was a revelation and worth alone the ticket price. Only thing is, I'm now spoilt for life. Whenever there'll be another production of Sunset, the first question I'm going to ask is "how big is the orchestra?", and if it ain't 40 piece, I ain't going. As others have said: I've seen other full production shows that had less set and costumes, so thumbs up for Sunset. Both Michael Xavier and Siobhan Dillon were fantastic, and oh boy, but Siobhan is gorgeous. Wish her role were bigger - and I wish she were the one climbing out of the pool. And as for Ms Close: what shall I say? I'd have really, really preferred seeing her understudy. I was in Stalls B2; great seat with no one in front of you and plenty of leg room. It was a bit of a side view but otherwise good and unobstructed. Not that RUG or ENO cared... but had they gotten a different Norma, I would have made a trans-atlantic flight to see Sunset with that orchestra. As I said earlier, sadly some see this as "Glenn Close's Sunset Blvd" rather than ALW's. Granted a Ria Jones probably wouldn't have sold nearly the tix Close did, but surely there was some other Hollywood Actress who could've made a musical debut that would've been an inspired choice? This seems to me to be a blown opportunity to seriously bring Sunset back into the musical-theatre world's consciousness after 20 years, rather than comparing Close's performance from 20 years ago to today. And will repeat - just for fun - ALW - please grovel and beg to have Patti do this in NY. Would blow every theatre-goers mind to have that happen (and I bet Patti would wipe the floor at least vocally with Close) Am I the only person around here who finds Patti Lupone's voice REALLY unpleasant to listen to? Such a harsh sound! |
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Post by d'James on Apr 29, 2016 17:49:55 GMT
I'm not a fan of most of what I've heard, no.
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Post by SamB (was badoerfan) on Apr 29, 2016 17:52:39 GMT
I loved her on Les Mis, the first place I heard her, but not a fan of her singing on Sunset Boulevard, nor any of her solo stuff.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 29, 2016 18:18:43 GMT
Me neither, not even sure if id class it as singing. More shouting at high volume. I don't rate her as an actress either, she's always done a variation of the same thing (loud dominate diva). Obviously it's worked for her, but i don't get much range from her
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Apr 29, 2016 18:42:58 GMT
I can't stand her lazy pronunciation. She always sounds like she can't be bothered to sing it properley.
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Post by mallardo on Apr 29, 2016 18:52:28 GMT
Listen again, guys. Patti has great beauty in her voice to go with the power and the range. Listen to her sing "Invisible" on the Women on the Verge OBCR.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 29, 2016 19:29:05 GMT
Not that RUG or ENO cared... but had they gotten a different Norma, I would have made a trans-atlantic flight to see Sunset with that orchestra. As I said earlier, sadly some see this as "Glenn Close's Sunset Blvd" rather than ALW's. Granted a Ria Jones probably wouldn't have sold nearly the tix Close did, but surely there was some other Hollywood Actress who could've made a musical debut that would've been an inspired choice? This seems to me to be a blown opportunity to seriously bring Sunset back into the musical-theatre world's consciousness after 20 years, rather than comparing Close's performance from 20 years ago to today. And will repeat - just for fun - ALW - please grovel and beg to have Patti do this in NY. Would blow every theatre-goers mind to have that happen (and I bet Patti would wipe the floor at least vocally with Close) Am I the only person around here who finds Patti Lupone's voice REALLY unpleasant to listen to? Such a harsh sound! As I've said before, Joseph Buquet, hold your tongue! |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 29, 2016 19:41:36 GMT
Girls, let's not use this thread to have a bash at Patti, when we were all doing really well having a bash at... erm... Glenn.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 29, 2016 19:52:26 GMT
I'm bi-fanual. I love Patti & Glenn.
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Post by ptwest on Apr 29, 2016 20:06:44 GMT
I can't stand her lazy pronunciation. She always sounds like she can't be bothered to sing it properley. Thought her diction was really poor the night I saw her in Sunset, in fact it was echoed by many comments I overheard that night. Her autobiography is a fun read though! |
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