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Post by saral on Oct 8, 2021 20:29:14 GMT
I agree with you Danb, some of the more well known songs especially in the first half were over in a flash and i thought more would have been made of them
I still thoroughly enjoyed the show
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Post by shady23 on Oct 9, 2021 1:25:40 GMT
Jack Wilcox made his Billy debut last night.
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Post by jaffe on Oct 9, 2021 4:36:41 GMT
Yeah I'd say you'd struggle to find a 30s musical comedy that has any kind of real emotional heart to it. I mean just look at how many Cole Porter songs from other shows have been interpolated into the score now, that's pretty much the case with every musical of that era because they're so interchangeable. It's all romantic comedies with no real depth and no real plot-relevant songs (or at least not ones that aren't so generic that they could easily be plucked out and put into something else). The only musical I can think of from that era that had any sort of heft was Show Boat but that was the first of its kind. 42nd Street is similar in that regards, most of the songs from that show are from other Warner Bros movie musicals of that era, likewise Singin in the Rain, Whilst a lot of Thirties musicals were about giving a space to digest your dinner, have a laugh and listen to the tunes you were going to dance to at a club later that night, it wasn't all froth. It's also the decade of Porgy and Bess, Knickerbocker Holiday, Of Thee I Sing and Cradle Will Rock - maybe not all emotionally satisfying, but certainly trying for something "more serious in intent". But, then, I also find a good production of The Boys From Syracuse emotionally satisfying, if it's done well. |
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Post by mrbarnaby on Oct 9, 2021 6:04:05 GMT
Jack Wilcox made his Billy debut last night. I was watching again last night and was lucky enough to see him- he was really terrific. Dare I say an improvement on Samuel Edwards (who never did it for me as Billy). Lovely voice and an easy charm. Bravo |
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Post by Dr Tom on Oct 9, 2021 9:05:29 GMT
Well, I got Rush for Row R for the matinee right at 10am. Payment very slow but was taken from my card. Then an error message…
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Post by Mark on Oct 9, 2021 9:08:22 GMT
Well, I got Rush for Row R for the matinee right at 10am. Payment very slow but was taken from my card. Then an error message… Had 2 in row B circle in basket. Tried to pay, error message “missing resource hold has expired”. Same as last week. |
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Post by Dr Tom on Oct 9, 2021 9:12:37 GMT
Looks like my payment has now been refunded so the curse of TodayTix strikes again.  |
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Post by Mark on Oct 9, 2021 9:32:20 GMT
I do wonder if it's an error from the Barbican side because it's the only show I've had issues with for rush (in terms of having tickets in basket and then not being able to get them).
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Post by bimse on Oct 9, 2021 10:45:04 GMT
Any news yet which cinemas will be showing this ? I’ve been searching online but not found anything .
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Post by alece10 on Oct 9, 2021 11:14:37 GMT
Slightly off topic but for those of you who like the music of Cole Porter can I recommend the new album by Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga.
Some great songs beautifully sung.
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Post by Being Alive on Oct 9, 2021 13:06:36 GMT
Any news yet which cinemas will be showing this ? I’ve been searching online but not found anything . We're allowed to announce our listings on Wednesday, with tickets on sale on Friday |
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Post by bimse on Oct 9, 2021 13:18:33 GMT
Any news yet which cinemas will be showing this ? I’ve been searching online but not found anything . We're allowed to announce our listings on Wednesday, with tickets on sale on Friday Thanks very much for the information Being Alive , I really appreciate it. I’ll look out for details on Wednesday. I’m so looking forward to seeing this. |
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Post by 42ndBlvd on Oct 9, 2021 16:36:43 GMT
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Post by turbo25 on Oct 9, 2021 19:42:03 GMT
Slightly OT, but I do love the general evolution of threads on this board when a top quality production comes through London. We always get the absolute raves from those who manage to get in early, "best show ever", "brilliant casting" etc. Then invariably come the folk who catch it later and post "I don't know but it just kinda left me cold", "I wasn't entirely sold on the casting"....I think it says a lot about us all. Not really a criticism, just an observation. Look at this thread for some cracking examples!
Thanks for your time.
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Post by Dr Tom on Oct 9, 2021 19:45:13 GMT
Good to see they’re keeping the swings busy! |
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Post by interval99 on Oct 10, 2021 17:36:23 GMT
No other board members at the last performance with Dame Sutton Foster surprised to see this not at the top of the board.
First time seeing this production nd she definitely is a powerhouse and there did seem genuine support for her from the rest of the cast.
Flowers for her at the final bows and several ad libs from Robert Lindsay throughout the show
She has to pack and catch a plan
This cruise has been a blast
Both said online in friendship routine
Have you packed your clothes yet in the finale
Lots of solid performances and the ensemble were playing as if it was a first night.
Anything goes and Gabriel got the standing ovations but have to say the dance numbers did look a bit cramped on the stage.
Have to admit that the sheer unstoppable joy I remember the national version at Drury lane being was not topped and at times this version did seem to run uneven and flat but look forward to seeing it on the cinema for a second look.
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Post by danb on Oct 10, 2021 17:51:49 GMT
Slightly OT, but I do love the general evolution of threads on this board when a top quality production comes through London. We always get the absolute raves from those who manage to get in early, "best show ever", "brilliant casting" etc. Then invariably come the folk who catch it later and post "I don't know but it just kinda left me cold", "I wasn't entirely sold on the casting"....I think it says a lot about us all. Not really a criticism, just an observation. Look at this thread for some cracking examples! Thanks for your time. Or the cast start flagging a few months in, lose the sparkle, things get changed for the smooth running of the show etc. How you feel about a show after the 1st time will never be replicated again so it stands to reason. |
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Post by Theatre Fan on Oct 10, 2021 18:05:48 GMT
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Post by buckybear on Oct 12, 2021 6:23:20 GMT
No other board members at the last performance with Dame Sutton Foster surprised to see this not at the top of the board. First time seeing this production nd she definitely is a powerhouse and there did seem genuine support for her from the rest of the cast. Flowers for her at the final bows and several ad libs from Robert Lindsay throughout the show She has to pack and catch a plan This cruise has been a blast Both said online in friendship routine Have you packed your clothes yet in the finale Lots of solid performances and the ensemble were playing as if it was a first night. Anything goes and Gabriel got the standing ovations but have to say the dance numbers did look a bit cramped on the stage. Have to admit that the sheer unstoppable joy I remember the national version at Drury lane being was not topped and at times this version did seem to run uneven and flat but look forward to seeing it on the cinema for a second look. |
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Post by buckybear on Oct 12, 2021 6:25:00 GMT
Yup, good but didn’t top the NT, Drury Lane, production by a mile!.
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Post by Dr Tom on Oct 12, 2021 9:03:57 GMT
Well I won rush today, the payment paused for about 30 seconds as usual, but then actually managed to complete. I can see a ticket in my account!
So I shall be there in Stalls Row R tonight to see Rachel York.
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Post by ABr on Oct 12, 2021 11:26:46 GMT
Well I won rush today, the payment paused for about 30 seconds as usual, but then actually managed to complete. I can see a ticket in my account! So I shall be there in Stalls Row R tonight to see Rachel York. I'd love to hear thoughts on Rachels performance, I'm intrigued to see someone else do the role and wondering if its worth another visit  |
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Post by couldileaveyou on Oct 12, 2021 11:29:45 GMT
Well I won rush today, the payment paused for about 30 seconds as usual, but then actually managed to complete. I can see a ticket in my account! So I shall be there in Stalls Row R tonight to see Rachel York. I'd love to hear thoughts on Rachels performance, I'm intrigued to see someone else do the role and wondering if its worth another visit Same! I definitely want to see her but I can't decide if it's better to go early in her run or wait for her to settle in a little. |
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Post by ABr on Oct 12, 2021 14:25:54 GMT
Just seen this on Twitter, did they really think this was okay? Haha!
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Post by robertb213 on Oct 12, 2021 14:40:59 GMT
Seriously, this poster art gets worse! Are they using Paint? 🤣
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