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Post by alece10 on Aug 15, 2023 6:37:33 GMT
I'd go again to see this for Jake Sheers as I think he will be rather interesting.
Never heard of Self Esteem and even after googling her I am none the wiser. Mind you I've never heard of most singers past the 80s.
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Post by ruthieh on Aug 15, 2023 6:38:56 GMT
About to be on the R2 breakfast show.
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Post by theatremiss on Aug 15, 2023 6:57:46 GMT
Made my booking, just managed to squeeze a visit in before cast change.
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Post by margoc on Aug 15, 2023 7:55:58 GMT
Bloody expensive show this one!! Even for seats up in the gods! 😳😳
So excited to see Rebecca Lucy Taylor as Sally!!
For those wondering who self esteem is she produced the soundtrack for Prima Facie.
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Post by drmaplewood on Aug 15, 2023 8:18:03 GMT
Big Self Esteem fan so this is very exciting, I think she will nail it.
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Post by jacob on Aug 15, 2023 8:43:26 GMT
Rebecca has a voice that I think will suit Sally well, I’ve no doubt that Act 2 Bowles will be a highlight. A shame they won’t put up the ‘cheapest tickets’ for now as I’m thinking about going back ..
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Post by andys on Aug 15, 2023 8:59:41 GMT
Rebecca has a voice that I think will suit Sally well, I’ve no doubt that Act 2 Bowles will be a highlight. A shame they won’t put up the ‘cheapest tickets’ for now as I’m thinking about going back .. There are quite a few available at £50 and £30 in the upper circle on lots of dates. |
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Post by couldileaveyou on Aug 15, 2023 9:19:33 GMT
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Post by toomasj on Aug 15, 2023 12:39:30 GMT
Well they’ve ballsed up that announcement ! Still - exciting casting which I’m sure will Pack the place out. Indeed. I am surprised they didn’t go for Confidence or the very talented Faith in Oneself. Glad I’m seeing the current cast, I’ll put it that way. |
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Post by ThereWillBeSun on Aug 15, 2023 13:03:57 GMT
I absolutely adore Self Esteem / Rebecca - I was so tempted to revisit Aimie as Sally - but glad I've held out for this particular cast change. Saw this in previews with Eddie/Jessie and was blown away by the grandeur of the set design.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 15, 2023 14:39:15 GMT
They have long been rumoured to be in line for a run in the roles. Interesting to put two pop singers in the show at the same time, I thought they might have gone for one with a more accomplished stage/musical theatre performer and then maybe the other one with a more established performer also.
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Post by fiyero on Aug 15, 2023 15:44:41 GMT
Found the schedule (on Rebecca’s cast page) and booked for a Nic show!!! Can’t wait!!! (No offence to Rebecca who I’m sure will smash it) |
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Post by A.Ham on Aug 15, 2023 16:50:47 GMT
From the show’s website:
Rebecca Lucy Taylor is not scheduled to perform on 27 Spetember (Matinee), 05 October (Evening), 11 October (Matinee), 18 October (Matinee), 4 November (All performances), 15 November (Matinee), 23 November (Evening), 29 November (Matinee), 07 December (Evening), 13 December (Matinee), 21 December (Evening), 27 December (Matinee), 04 January (Evening), 10 January (Matinee), 18 January (Evening). At these performances, the role will be played by our alternate Sally Bowles, Emily Benjamin until 18 October, with Nic Myers taking over frm 19 October.
No dates listed on Jake’s page, so looks as though he’s scheduled to perform unless for one of the usual reasons.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Aug 15, 2023 19:00:49 GMT
Why are people giving so much slack to the stunt casting of this?
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Post by punxsutawney on Aug 15, 2023 19:06:38 GMT
Why are people giving so much slack to the stunt casting of this? They're both talented individuals from a musical background, and with varying levels of connection to theatre. It's a bit of a stunt cast in the literal sense, but I don't think that inherently makes it worthy of criticism if the performers are capable regardless. |
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Post by showtoones on Aug 15, 2023 21:09:41 GMT
Why are people giving so much slack to the stunt casting of this? I don't think it's stunt casting if they can act and sing the parts. It's only stunt casting (like in Chicago) when they would get a tv star who can't sing, dance or act for the lead role. (Melanie Griffith, Jerry Springer, George Hamilton). Jake did Kinky Boots on Broadway and we know that thye both can sing. I will reseve my judgement until I can see them perform. |
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Post by Alejo on Aug 15, 2023 22:05:47 GMT
Why are people giving so much slack to the stunt casting of this? Did you ever go and see this production? Because all you've ever done is moan about the prices, the actors, and casting. Yet I don't recall reading your review. |
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Post by Seriously on Aug 15, 2023 22:29:27 GMT
I seem to remember the usual suspects saying this wouldn't last after the first cast change!
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Post by marob on Aug 16, 2023 0:21:59 GMT
I have to say I’m surprised the prices have stayed the same as when there were two movie stars leading the cast. I thought it was good, but nothing special, and much preferred the version that used to tour with that gut-punch of an ending.
Jake Shears would have been exciting casting 20 years ago and it looks like I’m getting old, because I’ve never heard of Self Esteem.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Aug 16, 2023 5:53:02 GMT
Why are people giving so much slack to the stunt casting of this? Did you ever go and see this production? Because all you've ever done is moan about the prices, the actors, and casting. Yet I don't recall reading your review. Can’t afford it! 😀 |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Aug 16, 2023 6:09:38 GMT
Why are people giving so much slack to the stunt casting of this? I don't think it's stunt casting if they can act and sing the parts. It's only stunt casting (like in Chicago) when they would get a tv star who can't sing, dance or act for the lead role. (Melanie Griffith, Jerry Springer, George Hamilton). Jake did Kinky Boots on Broadway and we know that thye both can sing. I will reseve my judgement until I can see them perform. According to wiki she’s got two acting credits. One hasn’t even been seen yet, and for the other I can’t find her listed in the cast so it must have been a tiny part, possibly non speaking. There’s no evidence (so far) that she can act so I’d say she’s been cast for her name and ability to sing. Given that Sally requires a strong actor that’s stunt casting in my book. |
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Post by Mr Snow on Aug 16, 2023 6:40:14 GMT
I don't think it's stunt casting if they can act and sing the parts. It's only stunt casting (like in Chicago) when they would get a tv star who can't sing, dance or act for the lead role. (Melanie Griffith, Jerry Springer, George Hamilton). Jake did Kinky Boots on Broadway and we know that thye both can sing. I will reseve my judgement until I can see them perform. According to wiki she’s got two acting credits. One hasn’t even been seen yet, and for the other I can’t find her listed in the cast so it must have been a tiny part, possibly non speaking. There’s no evidence (so far) that she can act so I’d say she’s been cast for her name and ability to sing. Given that Sally requires a strong actor that’s stunt casting in my book. surely you have to see her performance before determining that? with my own eyes I saw Lily Allen in a play... |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Aug 16, 2023 6:55:43 GMT
There’s no doubt she might be great. But I know very well that if this was a soap actor with no MT experience or evidence of being able to sing who got put into a high profile musical as the lead, people would be sneering about stunt casting. But when it’s a musician/singer who’s considered to be “cool” with no acting experience it’s “exciting“ casting. I’m just pointing out the double standard.
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Post by Nelly on Aug 16, 2023 9:03:01 GMT
There’s no doubt she might be great. But I know very well that if this was a soap actor with no MT experience or evidence of being able to sing who got put into a high profile musical as the lead, people would be sneering about stunt casting. But when it’s a musician/singer who’s considered to be “cool” with no acting experience it’s “exciting“ casting. I’m just pointing out the double standard. I'm going out on a limb to say that there hasn't been kick back on this casting because those familiar with Rebecca Lucy Taylor's persona whilst performing as Self Esteem would pretty confident she can nail Sally Bowles. This is genuinely a good, exciting bit of casting that absolutely fits this version of Cabaret. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 16, 2023 13:06:40 GMT
I saw Self Esteem live back in 2019 and she is very much performance based. That was at a 250 capacity pub venue so she has certainly gone much bigger since then. I've never thought about what roles in musical theatre would be suitable for her to be honest but she does have a good voice so if her acting is up to scratch could be a good Sally.
As regards Jake the Emcee would be an obvious role which would spring to mind for him to play. The Cabaret formula seems to be "get a name in the 2 main roles for 3 months" with the backbone of an excellent supporting cast and band. I'd personally rather see singers in musicals than attempting dramatic stage roles.
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