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Post by craig on Oct 12, 2021 17:01:57 GMT
It's such a shame!
It was a theatrical highlight of the last few years and I'd love a poster, but not THAT poster! The artwork has been so, so basic.
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Post by amp09 on Oct 12, 2021 17:08:50 GMT
We’ve been told to quietly pop this on sale by midday tomorrow in cinemas before marketing kicks in on Friday if anyone wants to book for the cinema broadcast early.
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Post by anthony40 on Oct 12, 2021 19:43:01 GMT
It's such a shame! It was a theatrical highlight of the last few years and I'd love a poster, but not THAT poster! The artwork has been so, so basic. I have the original Sutton Foster poster |
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Post by ThereWillBeSun on Oct 12, 2021 21:54:22 GMT
Catching Rachel next week!
This is selling so well - even without Sutton!
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Post by sph on Oct 12, 2021 22:23:45 GMT
Wow... dodgy photoshopping aside... isn't it massively disrespectful to photoshop one actress' face onto another's body?
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Post by mrbarnaby on Oct 12, 2021 22:29:53 GMT
Wow... dodgy photoshopping aside... isn't it massively disrespectful to photoshop one actress' face onto another's body? I’d say so yes. What a poor choice to do this! |
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Post by Dr Tom on Oct 12, 2021 23:21:29 GMT
It was very good again tonight. Ran long though. I don't think most of the crowd had any idea it was Rachel's first performance (or even that the lead had changed).
I was very central in Row R. A clear view but further back than I'd like. There's a curtain immediately behind (presumably hiding the sound desk) which gets in the way a bit. I couldn't really tell much difference physically between Rachel and Sutton from where I was sat.
Rachel acted, sung and danced very well. If anything, she felt less forced than Sutton, which was a good thing. Lots of charm. Her voice did crack a bit though at the top end and it was noticeable during Blow, Gabriel Blow. To be fair, I did suspect that several cast members had a bug and were working through it. Rachel also looked rather tired at the end of the first half, but to be fair again, Anything Goes (the song) does wear me out just watching it, not performing in it!
Quite surprised that this didn't get any standing ovations during the show and only got a rather reluctant standing ovation at the end (hardly anyone until Rachel took her bow and then it got up to just over half the Stalls).
Robert Lindsay's ad-lib had changed to something like "you're new here, aren't you?"
Only other note is it's the third time I've seen the show and the first time I've seen Jack Wilcox on. Also the first time I haven't seen George Beet (I've seen two of his swing tracks), which is always a shame as he's great to watch.
I would certainly see Rachel again and you wouldn't be disappointed seeing her (or the show as a whole). And I definitely plan to see this at least once more before it closes.
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Post by bimse on Oct 13, 2021 18:29:27 GMT
We’ve been told to quietly pop this on sale by midday tomorrow in cinemas before marketing kicks in on Friday if anyone wants to book for the cinema broadcast early. Thank you so much, I’ve got in early and booked my seat already. I’d love to see it live, but this is next best , I’m really looking forward to it, |
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Post by pomegranate on Oct 13, 2021 22:01:33 GMT
Sorry if this has already been answered, but - Which cinemas are showing it? Thanks
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Post by bob2010 on Oct 13, 2021 22:15:20 GMT
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Post by pomegranate on Oct 13, 2021 22:59:26 GMT
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Post by amp09 on Oct 14, 2021 0:14:21 GMT
Sorry if this has already been answered, but - Which cinemas are showing it? Thanks Should be on sale at all participating cinemas now. You’ll be able to search for which cinema is screening it on the official website when it launches on Friday in the meantime best just scouting around your locals to see if it’s on before the mob arrive and it sells out. |
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Post by joeyk713 on Oct 15, 2021 1:08:13 GMT
York is amazing.
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Post by dm913 on Oct 15, 2021 17:35:34 GMT
Caught Rachel for the second time last night, and I must say she's grown on me. She sounded much more well-rested than her first show, but did understandably look tired towards the end of the two dance numbers, which really makes you appreciate how much of a machine Sutton was a for powering through them without breaking a sweat.
Overall, I thought Rachel sung and acted more convincingly as a night club singer, while Sutton was funnier. Still a fantastic show, I'm sure I'll be back before long.
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Post by zak97 on Oct 15, 2021 17:38:55 GMT
Did Sutton miss any of her shows? Or have either of Felicity or Robert been off, don’t think I’ve seen any reports on their understudies.
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Post by hairspray57 on Oct 15, 2021 17:42:46 GMT
Did Sutton miss any of her shows? Or have either of Felicity or Robert been off, don’t think I’ve seen any reports on their understudies. I wonder what would have happened if both Sutton and Felicity were off as the only understudy listed for their roles was the same lady, |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Oct 15, 2021 19:06:04 GMT
Caught Rachel for the second time last night, and I must say she's grown on me. She sounded much more well-rested than her first show, but did understandably look tired towards the end of the two dance numbers, which really makes you appreciate how much of a machine Sutton was a for powering through them without breaking a sweat. Overall, I thought Rachel sung and acted more convincingly as a night club singer, while Sutton was funnier. Still a fantastic show, I'm sure I'll be back before long. I saw it from front stalls in the most extreme right hand side seat. Still a fab view of everything but also a chance to see the actors from more of a side angle. In one of the dance numbers Sutton was stood right at the back of the stage with back to the audience. She was breathing hard and had quite a pained look on her face, then a split second before she spun to face the audience she switched her “show face” on. Eyes and teeth etc. It was like a light coming on. She made it look incredibly easy. |
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Post by Jon on Oct 15, 2021 19:18:23 GMT
To give Sutton credit, Anything Goes was her first full time theatre gig in quite some time so she did very well to go from filming Younger to doing a full blown musical is impressive.
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Post by Deal J on Oct 22, 2021 14:24:06 GMT
Official trailer for the cinema broadcast released:
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Post by Dr Tom on Oct 30, 2021 13:22:45 GMT
Nipped back yesterday to see this before it closes. Next week would have been ideal but I already have several shows booked in and I have a hunch that Rush tickets will be hard to get.
My Rush was Stalls Row R centre, I think one place over from where I sat last time. An excellent (if slightly distanced) view.
I was impressed that they have new posters up for the closing cast and also new programmes (I didn't buy one, but I did catch a glimpse).
I must say that Rachel is really relaxed in the role and she joins in with the improvisation and plays to the crowd. Sutton, I thought, was really thrown by all of the that and liked to stick to a routine. It was just as well for Rachel as Robert Lindsay was having a whale of a time, changing lines all over the place and improvising. They had an extended break for applause during Friendship.
Haydn Gwynne is excellent.
Only downside of where I was sat is I was surrounded by people who really just wanted to chat to each other. Especially when the orchestra was playing at the start/after the interval, but also at the end of songs. And why do half the audience need to point out to the people they're with that the conductor is wearing a sailor's hat, as if they can't see for themselves?
I am glad this is preserved for the cinema release. Such a joyous production. I'm quite happy if I don't get to return again before this closes, but who knows? Rush is always tempting!
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Oct 30, 2021 13:49:41 GMT
If you watch the clips of the bows where they do the little tap reprise of AG and compare Felicity K with Haydn Gthere is a very marked difference! 😁
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Post by Deleted on Oct 30, 2021 14:38:45 GMT
Nipped back yesterday to see this before it closes. Next week would have been ideal but I already have several shows booked in and I have a hunch that Rush tickets will be hard to get. My Rush was Stalls Row R centre, I think one place over from where I sat last time. An excellent (if slightly distanced) view. I was impressed that they have new posters up for the closing cast and also new programmes (I didn't buy one, but I did catch a glimpse). I must say that Rachel is really relaxed in the role and she joins in with the improvisation and plays to the crowd. Sutton, I thought, was really thrown by all of the that and liked to stick to a routine. It was just as well for Rachel as Robert Lindsay was having a whale of a time, changing lines all over the place and improvising. They had an extended break for applause during Friendship. Haydn Gwynne is excellent. Only downside of where I was sat is I was surrounded by people who really just wanted to chat to each other. Especially when the orchestra was playing at the start/after the interval, but also at the end of songs. And why do half the audience need to point out to the people they're with that the conductor is wearing a sailor's hat, as if they can't see for themselves? I am glad this is preserved for the cinema release. Such a joyous production. I'm quite happy if I don't get to return again before this closes, but who knows? Rush is always tempting! Your comments don't surprise me. One of the main reasons I don't like Sutton as a performer is everytime I've seen her is she is very robotic, and all teeth and jazz hands and 'look at me I'm a broadway baby'. She lacks personality and character and is just drilled into what she is doing. |
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Post by joeyk713 on Oct 31, 2021 2:28:17 GMT
The ‘look at me’ w Sutton worked amazingly in Drowsy Chaperone.
You Brits are lucky having York, IMO.
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Post by mrbarnaby on Oct 31, 2021 8:47:37 GMT
I couldn’t disagree more about Sutton F being robotic.
Every one of the 3 times I saw her in this, she ad-libbed and went along with Robert Lindsays Schlick during Friendship. In fact she seemed to revel in it.
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Post by Rory on Oct 31, 2021 9:25:41 GMT
I couldn’t disagree more about Sutton F being robotic. Every one of the 3 times I saw her in this, she ad-libbed and went along with Robert Lindsays Schlick during Friendship. In fact she seemed to revel in it. I only saw it once but I thought SF was mesmerising. |
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