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Post by Someone in a tree on Dec 1, 2022 10:47:01 GMT
Thanks viserys for confirming my view. The stage show on film bores me and the cast reocrding is dull so i can save my pennies |
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Post by Dr Tom on Dec 1, 2022 13:17:13 GMT
Looks like they've just slotted four extra seats into the centre of the very back row. The good news is, no one in front of you and you'll be able to see everything and all angles. The bad news is, they're a long way back.
On sale now if anyone is keen to see the previews (especially if you want more than one seat together).
I think they've just been added as there are no seats in that position in the photos I can see of the auditorium.
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Post by Stephen on Dec 1, 2022 15:31:45 GMT
The thing I’m finding strangest about this production is the sort of Disney sort of not feeling about it. Is this something Disney have done before? Normally it would be a case of Thomas Schumacher giving speeches, very involved. I’m surprised that Disney seem to have sort of ‘handed Newsies’ over for the West End. Just doesn’t have the ‘Disney’ feeling about it.
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Post by Figaro on Dec 1, 2022 16:02:39 GMT
Bedknobs and Broomsticks tour that finished earlier this year. The thing I’m finding strangest about this production is the sort of Disney sort of not feeling about it. Is this something Disney have done before? Normally it would be a case of Thomas Schumacher giving speeches, very involved. I’m surprised that Disney seem to have sort of ‘handed Newsies’ over for the West End. Just doesn’t have the ‘Disney’ feeling about it. |
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Post by h86 on Dec 1, 2022 17:44:52 GMT
The thing I’m finding strangest about this production is the sort of Disney sort of not feeling about it. Is this something Disney have done before? Normally it would be a case of Thomas Schumacher giving speeches, very involved. I’m surprised that Disney seem to have sort of ‘handed Newsies’ over for the West End. Just doesn’t have the ‘Disney’ feeling about it. That’s because Disney aren’t producing it. Thomas Schumacher heads Disney Theatrical Productions but I’ve checked and this is produced by Runaway Entertainment. None of the other Disney shows (Frozen, Beauty, Lion King) are promoting Newsies. It’s very much a non Disney production, but licensed by them as it is their content. |
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Post by alece10 on Dec 1, 2022 19:10:27 GMT
The thing I’m finding strangest about this production is the sort of Disney sort of not feeling about it. Is this something Disney have done before? Normally it would be a case of Thomas Schumacher giving speeches, very involved. I’m surprised that Disney seem to have sort of ‘handed Newsies’ over for the West End. Just doesn’t have the ‘Disney’ feeling about it. That’s because Disney aren’t producing it. Thomas Schumacher heads Disney Theatrical Productions but I’ve checked and this is produced by Runaway Entertainment. None of the other Disney shows (Frozen, Beauty, Lion King) are promoting Newsies. It’s very much a non Disney production, but licensed by them as it is their content. Well he is here in London as just seen a picture of him with The Lord decorating a Christmss tree. Wonder if he will be going to see Newsies. |
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Post by showtoones on Dec 1, 2022 19:29:36 GMT
I’m seeing the show next week and I’m concerned that once I get out of the underground, I won’t know where to go. Are there signs or is there a map that tells you which direction to go to get to the theater? Many thanks If you’re going from Wembley Park tube you can see the Wembley Park Theatre sign in big lights as you go down the stairs. It’s on the right as you go out the tube station, past a McDonald’s and a few shops then a bit further down the road. I was worried but found it alright! Thank you so much...excited to see the show! |
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Post by firefingers on Dec 1, 2022 23:22:34 GMT
That’s because Disney aren’t producing it. Thomas Schumacher heads Disney Theatrical Productions but I’ve checked and this is produced by Runaway Entertainment. None of the other Disney shows (Frozen, Beauty, Lion King) are promoting Newsies. It’s very much a non Disney production, but licensed by them as it is their content. Well he is here in London as just seen a picture of him with The Lord decorating a Christmss tree. Wonder if he will be going to see Newsies. Ultimately it is still Disney's intellectual property. Tom/Disney Theatrical will be popping in and out, keeping an eye on it, and even have some control if they feel the show is devitating in a way which is damaging to a Disney owned property. Theoretically a terrible production could mean less sales and streams of the Broadway production, original film etc. |
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Post by Jon on Dec 2, 2022 0:47:59 GMT
Disney have been more willing to license shows which they aren't directly producing. Winnie the Pooh isn't produced by Disney Theatrical and neither was Bedknobs and Broomsticks. If we're going to technical, even Mary Poppins is Cameron's baby as he has the stage rights to Mary Poppins, Disney are only involved because they needed the film elements like the songs and certain characters.
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Post by alece10 on Dec 2, 2022 13:30:38 GMT
They have just released some seats for Saturday matinee. About a dozen or so tickets scattered around the theatre.
They all seem to be in blocks of 2 or 4 but it did allow me to buy a single ticket which I wasnt expecting.
I am booked for later this month but couldnt miss the chance of a £30 ticket for earlier in the run so I will have 2 trips this month to see it.
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Post by og on Dec 2, 2022 14:21:50 GMT
Disney have been more willing to license shows which they aren't directly producing. Winnie the Pooh isn't produced by Disney Theatrical and neither was Bedknobs and Broomsticks. If we're going to technical, even Mary Poppins is Cameron's baby as he has the stage rights to Mary Poppins, Disney are only involved because they needed the film elements like the songs and certain characters. Cameron may have bargained a "co-creator" credit but it is not 'his baby'. It is an equal split between Disney and Cameron Macintosh thanks to Schumacher, read the credits on the website. If you want to stage it in the US, you get the rights through Disney. ** other content removed by mods ** |
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Post by Dr Tom on Dec 2, 2022 16:52:40 GMT
As a previous attendee, I got sent an offer to book for press night (Thursday) at preview prices, so will be attending again. Way round to the side, but on the front row, so I'll get to see things from yet another angle. Will be interesting.
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Post by theatrelover123 on Dec 2, 2022 18:52:07 GMT
Anybody know what the Woodside section of this is like? It’s a side view but does that mean anything in terms of view and enjoyment?
And what separates the front and back sections of those blocks? Are they barriers?
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Post by christya on Dec 2, 2022 19:32:35 GMT
The view looked to be fine from Woodside. It's a side section, but still fairly forward. First three rows look the best, with a good rake, then behind that the second section is set back a little (a walkway in front) with a single-bar rail in front (looked like that was set forward of the seats, on the other side of the walkway). The rake in that section looked good, too.
As an aside, anyone thinking of buying tickets, I'd avoid the second row of Brooklyn. The seats are raised, but not a true rake, just raised seats without a raised floor - some people couldn't touch the ground.
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Post by Dr Tom on Dec 2, 2022 21:15:54 GMT
Anybody know what the Woodside section of this is like? It’s a side view but does that mean anything in terms of view and enjoyment? And what separates the front and back sections of those blocks? Are they barriers? I sat in Woodside (front row) and the view was perfect. |
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Post by alece10 on Dec 2, 2022 23:49:32 GMT
The view looked to be fine from Woodside. It's a side section, but still fairly forward. First three rows look the best, with a good rake, then behind that the second section is set back a little (a walkway in front) with a single-bar rail in front (looked like that was set forward of the seats, on the other side of the walkway). The rake in that section looked good, too. As an aside, anyone thinking of buying tickets, I'd avoid the second row of Brooklyn. The seats are raised, but not a true rake, just raised seats without a raised floor - some people couldn't touch the ground. Thanks for the info about Brooklyn. I'm actually booked for the 2nd row of Brooklyn in a couple of weeks time and the seat was sold to me by the theatres access team. Doesn't sound as it will be any good for me at all. Luckily I managed to get a last minute ticket for tomorrow so will get there early and have a look at the Brooklyn seat. |
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Post by ThereWillBeSun on Dec 3, 2022 0:36:46 GMT
The view looked to be fine from Woodside. It's a side section, but still fairly forward. First three rows look the best, with a good rake, then behind that the second section is set back a little (a walkway in front) with a single-bar rail in front (looked like that was set forward of the seats, on the other side of the walkway). The rake in that section looked good, too. As an aside, anyone thinking of buying tickets, I'd avoid the second row of Brooklyn. The seats are raised, but not a true rake, just raised seats without a raised floor - some people couldn't touch the ground. Thanks for the info about Brooklyn. I'm actually booked for the 2nd row of Brooklyn in a couple of weeks time and the seat was sold to me by the theatres access team. Doesn't sound as it will be any good for me at all. Luckily I managed to get a last minute ticket for tomorrow so will get there early and have a look at the Brooklyn seat. I'm in tomorrow night; very excited! x |
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Post by mkb on Dec 3, 2022 1:25:04 GMT
I saw this tonight, and to say I was disappointed would be an understatement. It is woefully bad, a complete turkey.
It was not helped by having probably the worst sound design ever. If I said 10% of the lyrics from my fourth row centre aisle seat were audible, I'd be exaggerating. Try as I might, I had no idea what was being sung for the most part. The reverb and echo were terrible. I don't remember this problem at Sleepless in Seattle, but maybe I've just forgotten.
The whole piece feels like it has been put together by a choreographer of acrobatics rather than dance, never mind an actual director. The acting from some is sub am-dram, and, when they can be discerned, there are some decidedly dodgy accents. The costumes of these street urchins are spotlessly clean, fresh off the peg, and they clearly decided that 21st century hair styles were entirely appropriate for the period.
This story is so simplistic, the characters so devoid of any background or nuance, that this feels more suited to CBeebies than theatre for adults. No wonder they dodged the West End. It's hard to believe the entirely forgettable score is from the same composer who gave us the wonderful and witty Little Shop of Horrors.
The audience whooped and hollered as though they were in training to be at an X-Factor show. One strange individual repeatedly made monkey chants that would have seen him banned for life and subject to criminal sanctions were he at a football match.
I had thought the £30 preview price a bargain. Now I feel completely ripped off.
One star.
Act 1: 19:34-20:50
Act 2: 21:12-22:15
P.S. The very basic programme at £9 each is also taking the proverbial. The greed of some producers verges on wicked.
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Post by amp09 on Dec 3, 2022 1:30:15 GMT
Was in tonight. Sat in Brooklyn and had a great view of everything going on but the stage is so huge that everything felt so far away from the audience. The ensemble numbers are spectacular and bring the house down but the book is weak and rather bland in between these ensemble pieces.
Lots of complaints about the sound issues amongst various groups in the audience and conversations I had with people. We could barely understand what some of the cast members were saying/singing and those glorious crescendo moments in some of the songs just didn’t give me the goosebumps I was expecting as they were so quiet.
Damon Gould was a highlight for me - what a talent and would be great as Jack! So much charisma and stage presence - something Michael Ahomka-Lindsay is lacking sadly.
This is a very good show but not a great show with lots to be fixed and in dire need of a leading man to make it shine (hopefully Michael can settle in to the role) - I’ve gone with 3 stars. Despite all of the ‘buzz’ around it, I can’t imagine the critics will be flinging 5 stars at this.
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Post by dm913 on Dec 3, 2022 3:06:52 GMT
Having never seen Newsies before, this show is pure spectacle. The dancing is excellent, the singing less so. Bronte is fine but didn't blow me away, I find it hard to believe Michael was the best person they could find for Jack. Not the best singer, not much charisma and no chemistry with Bronte, making the love story feel even more forced than it already was.
A fun night out, the ensemble is the star of this production. I would rebook for the right price, would love to see the understudies for Jack and their interpretations on the role.
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Post by mrbarnaby on Dec 3, 2022 9:19:18 GMT
I saw this tonight, and to say I was disappointed would be an understatement. It is woefully bad, a complete turkey. It was not helped by having probably the worst sound design ever. If I said 10% of the lyrics from my fourth row centre aisle seat were audible, I'd be exaggerating. Try as I might, I had no idea what was being sung for the most part. The reverb and echo were terrible. I don't remember this problem at Sleepless in Seattle, but maybe I've just forgotten. The whole piece feels like it has been put together by a choreographer of acrobatics rather than dance, never mind an actual director. The acting from some is sub am-dram, and, when they can be discerned, there are some decidedly dodgy accents. The costumes of these street urchins are spotlessly clean, fresh off the peg, and they clearly decided that 21st century hair styles were entirely appropriate for the period. This story is so simplistic, the characters so devoid of any background or nuance, that this feels more suited to CBeebies than theatre for adults. No wonder they dodged the West End. It's hard to believe the entirely forgettable score is from the same composer who gave us the wonderful and witty Little Shop of Horrors. The audience whooped and hollered as though they were in training to be at an X-Factor show. One strange individual repeatedly made monkey chants that would have seen him banned for life and subject to criminal sanctions were he at a football match. I had thought the £30 preview price a bargain. Now I feel completely ripped off. One star. Act 1: 19:34-20:50 Act 2: 21:12-22:15 P.S. The very basic programme at £9 each is also taking the proverbial. The greed of some producers verges on wicked. I love this review. The show was awful in nyc (in my opinion). Terrible songs abs boring AF. The choreography then had nothing to do with character or story and was just a display of effort and athleticism. The audience whooped through and I hated it. It sounds exactly the same here. |
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Post by Someone in a tree on Dec 3, 2022 9:32:58 GMT
mkb those timings! Eek. Such a simple show should be out by 21.30
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Post by cezbear on Dec 3, 2022 9:45:42 GMT
This might have already been posted but I didn't see it so dropping it in www.whatsonstage.com/london-theatre/news/newsies-exclusive-duet-uk-premiere_57907.htmlI do see chemistry but I would prefer Bronte to pull less faces. I did have a little bet with myself after the wildly enthusiastic glowing reviews on the first night, as to how long it would take before the 'loathe it entirely' reviews would come in to temper things. There is a bit of a pattern sometimes. For what it's worth, although I loved it I actually think both the glowing and less so reviews are fair. There isn't much of a show in between the many (excellent) dance numbers, the slow numbers are unmemorable, & the book is pretty shallow. I suppose it depends on whether or not you enjoy the spectacle of it all and those big immersive dance numbers enough to be swept away and not worry about the rest. I do! If I want to see better written ballads I'll go see Les Mis. If I want some beautifully written characters and nuanced acting I'll pop over to the The Band's Visit (well I won't, it's sold out). If I want to turn my brain off for a bit and be swept away with a joyous energetic dance based show, I'm off to Newsies! |
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Post by alece10 on Dec 3, 2022 10:21:47 GMT
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Post by alece10 on Dec 3, 2022 14:14:28 GMT
2.15pm and still waiting to get in and it's heaving.
Plus word of warning, they have run out of programmes! Seriously! Not even a week into the run and sold out.
Was told to come back another time if I wanted one.
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