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Post by BurlyBeaR on Mar 12, 2016 10:17:16 GMT
Glenn Close is being interviewed on Graham Norton R2 this morning.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 12, 2016 10:35:00 GMT
He'll be sorting his moobs out. Sounds like he won't be wearing the ladies' swim-suit for the show. Speedos anyone? |
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Post by ali973 on Mar 12, 2016 11:54:10 GMT
It just occurred to me I'm actually seeing the first performance on the 1st. Is anyone going that night?
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Post by couldileaveyou on Mar 12, 2016 12:15:33 GMT
I'm going that night as well.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Mar 12, 2016 12:24:03 GMT
Glenn Close is being interviewed on Graham Norton R2 this morning. "My voice s better than it was 20 years ago" "This time I feel stronger on the music side" The set is pared down, consisting of scaffolding on a soundstage. Fully choreographed. 51 piece orchestra. ALW is very involved. |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Mar 12, 2016 12:28:03 GMT
She's been in discussions about making the film version and sees this production as a lead up to that.  |
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Post by steve10086 on Mar 12, 2016 13:02:43 GMT
Glen Close is being interviewed on Graham Norton R2 this morning. "My voice s better than it was 20 years ago" "This time I feel stronger on the music side" The set is pared down, consisting of scaffolding on a soundstage. Fully choreographed. 51 piece orchestra. ALW is very involved. I'm quite relieved to hear this. Meets my expectations of not being a fully staged (with sets) show, but not a completely empty stage with people standing in front of a line of microphones, which I feared. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 12, 2016 13:25:37 GMT
"My voice s better than it was 20 years ago" "This time I feel stronger on the music side" The set is pared down, consisting of scaffolding on a soundstage. Fully choreographed. 51 piece orchestra. ALW is very involved. I'm quite relieved to hear this. Meets my expectations of not being a fully staged (with sets) show, but not a completely empty stage with people standing in front of a line of microphones, which I feared. Not even ALW would ask Michael Xavier to stand in front of a line of microphones (holding a copy of the score???) in a swimsuit!  At least he'll have the scaffolding to hide behind! |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Mar 12, 2016 13:30:05 GMT
"My voice s better than it was 20 years ago" "This time I feel stronger on the music side" The set is pared down, consisting of scaffolding on a soundstage. Fully choreographed. 51 piece orchestra. ALW is very involved. I'm quite relieved to hear this. Meets my expectations of not being a fully staged (with sets) show, but not a completely empty stage with people standing in front of a line of microphones, which I feared. Sounds like the orchestra will be in the pit too. Scaffolding, ensemble, choreography and 51 musicians all on stage would be a bit much. |
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Post by ali973 on Mar 12, 2016 13:34:22 GMT
I honestly hate how this whole swim suite addition came about when they introduced it in the 2nd US tour.
The entire point of him wearing a full suit and sipping a cocktail on the pool-smack in the middle of the summer-goes to show you the absurdity of the situation and how he has been gold digging Norma and behaving rather foolishly and lavishly. It was a brilliant idea. The costume goes very well with the lyrics of the title song and with what he's saying.
The swimming trunks version is rather disturbing, be it if the singer is in good or bad shape.
At least they are bringing back the original Norma costumes.
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Post by yam on Mar 12, 2016 20:05:58 GMT
I'm going that night as well. Same Here, Really looking forward to seeing it again |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 12, 2016 20:42:23 GMT
I might be wrong as it's been a year or so since I last watched the movie but I seem to recall William holden in a swimsuit for that scene in the original movie
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Post by anthony40 on Mar 12, 2016 20:47:05 GMT
I might be wrong as it's been a year or so since I last watched the movie but I seem to recall William holden in a swimsuit for that scene in the original movie Yes he was. He came out of the pool. |
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Post by ali973 on Mar 12, 2016 20:50:02 GMT
He does. And although the majority of the dialogue is lifted from the film script, it was a good new addition.
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Post by drowseychap on Mar 13, 2016 0:40:56 GMT
I know this has probably been talked about before but any advice on tickets and seats would be appreciated as never been to this theatre before really want to see sunset but have not got a huge budget  ? Did just read that although very high the balcony gives good view rather that upper circle ? Any tips on getting cheap ticket with an OK view ? ? |
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Post by ali973 on Mar 14, 2016 18:29:44 GMT
There will be day seats released everyday.
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Post by niklas on Mar 14, 2016 19:12:42 GMT
That sounds fantastic. Do you know how much they will be and where they are located?
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Post by ali973 on Mar 14, 2016 20:10:39 GMT
No idea. But the site says that there will be seats released daily..I'd say just swing by and ask or wait until someone does.
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Post by alece10 on Mar 14, 2016 21:38:48 GMT
I saved up and got seats in dress circle as when I went to Sweeney was in the balcony and it was awful. But "you gets what you pay for".
Friend told me she was looking at availability a couple of days ago and said that most of the expensive seats were gone but that there was still availability in the cheaper seats so you should be lucky if you don't want to pay a lot of money
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Post by Deleted on Mar 15, 2016 9:07:11 GMT
Goodness. I'm going to have to up the dosage of HRT. That's going to play havoc with my manopause. |
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Post by critchyboy on Mar 15, 2016 11:22:42 GMT
Upper Circle: Circle above overhangs at row B, can't see surtitles from H back. No legroom in any seat for anyone over 5ft 5 except: C1 - 60% clear in front, B 1 and 51 and C56 - 100% clear. A 1 and 43 have no legroom at all. Boxes have similar views to dress circle. I've gone for C56 on the strength of having a lot of legroom!!! Looking forward to hearing/seeing the show next month! My first Sunset visit! |
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Post by dgjbear on Mar 15, 2016 12:23:53 GMT
The video with Betty Buckley is 1.15 hour for the first act and 1 hour for the second act. It should be around 2.30, including the interval. Erm what video is that? Looking forward to this as I had ticks to see Glenn C in it on Broadway but when we got there she was on holiday! But Betty B is currently my favourite ever Norma so interested if there is a video of her. |
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Post by couldileaveyou on Mar 15, 2016 13:39:42 GMT
It's all on youtube! you just have to look for "Betty Buckley sunset boulevard" on youtube and you'll find it!
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Post by richey on Mar 15, 2016 14:33:21 GMT
B*gger I'm worried about my seat now after the recent posts. I went for a balcony one but think I might regret it.
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Post by brenth on Mar 15, 2016 18:31:42 GMT
The balcony is fine as long as you clap with one hand...and cling on for dear life with the other!
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At least he'll have the scaffolding to hide behind! 
? Did just read that although very high the balcony gives good view rather that upper circle ? Any tips on getting cheap ticket with an OK view ? 
