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Post by Deleted on Nov 19, 2021 4:41:11 GMT
I don't really think the moulin rouge comparison is quite equal as its a massive modern brand name.
My fair lady of course is a classic show but the generations that know and love these types of shows most are sadly slowly dying out. The broadway run and also King and I were shorter runs than many expected.
If Lucy St Louis can get out of phantom contract early I'd say she would be a contender. I'd be surprised if there wasn't diversity in the leads.
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Post by mattnyc on Nov 19, 2021 4:54:42 GMT
I don't really think the moulin rouge comparison is quite equal as its a massive modern brand name. My fair lady of course is a classic show but the generations that know and love these types of shows most are sadly slowly dying out. The broadway run and also King and I were shorter runs than many expected. If Lucy St Louis can get out of phantom contract early I'd say she would be a contender. I'd be surprised if there wasn't diversity in the leads. Those played at Lincoln Center Theater which is a subscription house. The runs of those two shows played longer than most people thought. They couldn’t keep them running forever since they need to sell subscriber tickets to future productions. Shows at LCT are all limited runs. |
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Post by mrbarnaby on Nov 19, 2021 8:18:59 GMT
Lucy St Louis would be ideal.
Maybe they’ll go for an unknown, that would be good
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Post by justsaying113 on Nov 19, 2021 8:22:05 GMT
Cassidy Janson "can't sing" - that may be the most stupid thing I've ever read on this forum!
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Post by SuttonPeron on Nov 19, 2021 8:44:19 GMT
Fingers crossed that this will also include the 29-strong orchestra from New York - though I loved the fresh arrangements in the NT production from 20 (!!) years ago a few more players in the pit would be most welcome! Josh Clayton´s "tour orchestrations" are credited in the creative team, so it most likely won´t be happening. A shame, but the substitute isn´t as bad as it could be. The tour orchestration (which can be heard on the current US Tour of the show) is scored for 17 players. It replaces all of the violins but 2, a trombone, a trumpet and one of the clarinets, with a keyboard. At least it´s live, and a larger pit band than most West End theatres. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 19, 2021 8:49:33 GMT
I don't really think the moulin rouge comparison is quite equal as its a massive modern brand name. My fair lady of course is a classic show but the generations that know and love these types of shows most are sadly slowly dying out. The broadway run and also King and I were shorter runs than many expected. If Lucy St Louis can get out of phantom contract early I'd say she would be a contender. I'd be surprised if there wasn't diversity in the leads. Those played at Lincoln Center Theater which is a subscription house. The runs of those two shows played longer than most people thought. They couldn’t keep them running forever since they need to sell subscriber tickets to future productions. Shows at LCT are all limited runs. I know this, but they were still expected to run longer and do better than they did. I love the art work for London, very classy. |
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Post by hairspray57 on Nov 19, 2021 9:53:28 GMT
Walsh has announced he plans to retire/wind down soon so the last thing he may want to do is take on a 8 shows a week role in the West End. To counter that thought, he could be wrapping up The Chase soon and free to do some other things in his last year or so before retiring, in which case this would be perfect for him. He announced that several times before he then takes on new time- demanding roles. |
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Post by tw on Nov 19, 2021 10:01:48 GMT
Booking is already open via WhatsOnStage for those who don't want to wait until Tuesday for tickets.
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Post by alece10 on Nov 19, 2021 10:49:24 GMT
I also got straight in via the London Colliseum website.
Not bad pricing either considering it's going to be a big production. The preview I looked at has balcony £20 and £30 and stalls £125 with a large proportion of the stalls at £80.
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Post by hairspray57 on Nov 19, 2021 10:58:28 GMT
What day is opening night ?
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Post by robertb213 on Nov 19, 2021 14:01:00 GMT
Cassidy Janson "can't sing" - that may be the most stupid thing I've ever read on this forum! To be fair, he said 'she cannot sing it', meaning this particular score. He's not saying Cassidy can't sing, just that this score wouldn't suit her voice, which is true. |
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Post by Being Alive on Nov 19, 2021 14:35:07 GMT
Yeah she definitely couldn't sing this score
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Post by wottzi on Nov 19, 2021 15:30:41 GMT
Michael Ball for Mrs Pearce, the housekeeper, surely? 😐
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Post by theoracle on Nov 19, 2021 15:32:59 GMT
TodayTix also doing a pre-sale. These exclusive tickets aren’t feeling very exclusive anymore… How quickly do you reckon this will sell?
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Post by mattnyc on Nov 19, 2021 16:55:31 GMT
Cassidy Janson "can't sing" - that may be the most stupid thing I've ever read on this forum! To be fair, he said 'she cannot sing it', meaning this particular score. He's not saying Cassidy can't sing, just that this score wouldn't suit her voice, which is true. To be fair (to me lol), when I suggested that I honestly thought I remembered her singing in those keys at some point. I guess I was wrong but now I want to know what I was thinking of... |
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Post by oxfordsimon on Nov 19, 2021 18:38:41 GMT
Would Kara Tointon be in the mix? I don't particularly rate her but she did do Maria in Sound of Music for ITV so might cope vocally
Nor exciting casting but might fit the bill as a name to attract casual theatregoers.
Otherwise it will just have to be Davina Da Campo. DDC can hit the high notes!
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Post by danb on Nov 19, 2021 18:55:48 GMT
Would Kara Tointon be in the mix? I don't particularly rate her but she did do Maria in Sound of Music for ITV so might cope vocally Nor exciting casting but might fit the bill as a name to attract casual theatregoers. Otherwise it will just have to be Davina Da Campo. DDC can hit the high notes! She might manage the first month. Unless she is prepared to do nothing but sing ‘My Fair Lady’ then go home, not gonna happen. Unless she has spent the last year singing it without us knowing, conditioning the required muscle, I wouldn’t bank on it. Shame as I’d enjoy it cos she’s lovely. |
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Post by alece10 on Nov 19, 2021 19:04:19 GMT
Are any of the Strallens free?
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Post by Dawnstar on Nov 19, 2021 19:11:26 GMT
Would Kara Tointon be in the mix? I don't particularly rate her but she did do Maria in Sound of Music for ITV so might cope vocally
I was much more impressed by her than I expected to be when I saw her in Pygmalion a decade ago but of course no singing in that, and as it was a decade ago might she be a little too mature for the role now? Thinking about it, has anyone done Eliza in both Pygmalion and My Fair Lady? I can imagine doing Higgins in both would be easier, given his vocal requirements for MFL are limited, & therefore more likely to have happened.
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Post by sph on Nov 19, 2021 21:33:45 GMT
I'm intrigued to see the casting of Mrs Higgins and Alfred Doolittle. Mrs Higgins is a nice role for an older actress with name recognition, maybe someone like Sheila Hancock? I think Robert Lindsay could be a possibility as Alfred Doolittle.
I have a feeling Henry Higgins will be a name, and Eliza a relative unknown.
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Post by mattnyc on Nov 19, 2021 22:08:26 GMT
This production here in New York was originally supposed to star Colin Firth. I’m praying somehow he’s able to do it now.
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Post by mrbarnaby on Nov 19, 2021 23:16:48 GMT
Cassidy Janson "can't sing" - that may be the most stupid thing I've ever read on this forum! She can’t sing THIS score. Just like she couldn’t sing Man of La Mancha. Sounded like cats being swung round. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 20, 2021 6:25:01 GMT
If Harry reprises his role then they'll have one name already. Perfect fit of name for the shows target market, especially with the new movie coming out at the end of march.
Mrs Higgins would be a great role for one of the great Dames, but I think Judi Dench and Maggie Smith or likely retired from stage work. Patricia Hodge would be ideal if she is free. Her role in All Creatures is small so she could be finished by May.
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Post by angel on Nov 20, 2021 8:32:26 GMT
Who is casting it ? Anyone know?
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Post by mrbarnaby on Nov 20, 2021 9:49:49 GMT
Who is casting it ? Anyone know? Going to call them up and ask for information? |
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