Jesus Christ Superstar - Regents Park Open Air / Barbican

Drew McOnie's choreography was insane for this version.
I know some found it too busy but I thought it was epic. Very excited that it will remain in some form. Guess they'll be doing versions of it without touching each other though (there was quite a lot of contact originally)

Hope the band will be the same number of musicians - guess it should be.

Have to say I think not doing programmes is a daft idea. If they are selling food and drink which you literally put in your mouth, then I feel sure programmes are safe! I love something physical to read and keep, rather than scrolling through bios on the iPhone.

100% - very important for me to know actual cast I am watching! The leads I'd be able to work out, but ensemble is usually harder...

I reckon the crucifixion (if attempted at all) could work quite well using clever backlighting at the top of the steps (rather than the mechanical brilliance of the previous contraption).  If you consider the split platforms of the previous set, the steps could be used to similar effect - plus, the choreography would have immense depth and impact using the steeper rake of steps as opposed to the flatter stage.  This might overcome any social distancing issues, whilst retaining the artistic integrity of the original choreography.

Frankly though, I'm just grateful it's happening and a black box would be enough for me just to hear and see this magnificent show again.

OK Guys - after the furore on the Follies thread back-in-the-day when it was announced there would not be an interval at The National, I am very disappointed we've not had several pages detailing ideas, concerns and expectations about how people's bladders might fare at an interval-less JCS.

Personally, mine is quite weak so will be going at the last possible moment before entering the auditorium and restricting myself to one small diet coke for the duration.

This issue is compounded at the Open Air where they are famously militant about not letting you back in should you need to go mid-show.

Ahhhh, the heady days when #bladders, #willtherebedayseats, #howhighisthestage and #whenwillthesecondcovermidwifebeon were the most of our worries.

I watched Angels In America at the cinema without going to the toilet during either performance, even in the intervals.

Not really...he just weed into an empty Chicken & Mushroom Pot Noodle container and left it under his seat...dirty bear 🐻

Now being screened outside the theatre on 'live relay'
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I am so glad to see this is selling well. Shows there is a definite demand from people to get back out to live performances.

With the announcement of the big screens on the lawn is this going to be the theatrical equivalent of Wimbledon’s Henman Hill?

I was there exactly a year ago today for Evita and there was heavy rain until about an hour before show start. The show went ahead but was paused mid-act while they waited for more showers to pass over. The rain started again in Act 2 but they carried on.
If JCS hasn't got much choreography they may carry on as long as possible.

We might be okay tonight. The chance of rain, according to the Apple Weather app, is down to 50%. I'm more worried about the risk of lightning.

Hopefully any showers will be light.

Good news, there appears to be a cast board - but only for Judas, Jesus and Mary.