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Post by BurlyBeaR on Jul 12, 2022 5:27:19 GMT
Poll added
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Post by mrbarnaby on Jul 12, 2022 6:16:41 GMT
Seeing this at the weekend and cannot wait. Glad to hear positive feedback already
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Post by danb on Jul 12, 2022 6:30:33 GMT
Hmmm, I can feel a roadtrip coming on…
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Jul 12, 2022 6:37:36 GMT
She played Glinda on the international tour of Wicked After reading the blurb about her on the CFT website, I realise that I've actually seen her in FOUR things! She was wonderful in Xanadu at Southwark Playhouse, I just wouldn't have been able to tell you her name. She was “Unnecessary Norma” in the ENO Sunset Boulevard. The one who was skulking around in the background walking very slowly with pointy feet. |
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Post by alece10 on Jul 12, 2022 7:38:47 GMT
This is the first year I am not going to Chichester in a very long time. Which is a real shame as I love Charlie Stemp and sounds as if is is brilliant as always.
Hopefully it will get a westend run that includes Charlie.
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Post by alicechallice on Jul 12, 2022 7:49:56 GMT
After reading the blurb about her on the CFT website, I realise that I've actually seen her in FOUR things! She was wonderful in Xanadu at Southwark Playhouse, I just wouldn't have been able to tell you her name. She was “Unnecessary Norma” in the ENO Sunset Boulevard. The one who was skulking around in the background walking very slowly with pointy feet. I don’t even remember that! Did Glenn not do all her own skulking? |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Jul 12, 2022 8:44:39 GMT
No there was this shadowy “young Norma from her heyday” inexplicably skulking around. Never spoke, never sang. We all wondered what the point was at the time.
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Post by danb on Jul 12, 2022 9:10:23 GMT
I think they were going for more of an ethereal float, but due to making no actual reference to it, nor there being any other bits of non-narrative symbolism, it just looked odd. She did do it well though.
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Post by Mark on Jul 12, 2022 9:16:19 GMT
Going tonight! Actually quite grateful for an air conditioned car ride today because my apartment is sweltering.
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Post by Mark on Jul 12, 2022 20:13:10 GMT
Interval thoughts - Charlie Stemp is phenomenal. Wonderful and joyous production.
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Post by greenandbrownandblue on Jul 12, 2022 20:18:39 GMT
Is there a flying moon at the end?
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Post by Mark on Jul 12, 2022 22:09:55 GMT
Well this was a great production and a good night out. As mentioned Charlie is outstanding and his dancing is a level above anything we’ve seen him do before with some fantastic choreography. Carly Anderson also very good and a great dancer.
I will agree that sitting at the side you lose a bit due to the angles, this has clearly been designed with a transfer in mind in a more traditional proscenium.
(No Moon)
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Post by mrbarnaby on Jul 12, 2022 23:27:19 GMT
Is there a flying moon at the end? Why would there be?! |
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Post by greenandbrownandblue on Jul 13, 2022 5:02:12 GMT
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Post by mrbarnaby on Jul 13, 2022 5:50:27 GMT
It was not in the original production, It was just the show poster artwork. |
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Post by sprampster on Jul 13, 2022 16:05:35 GMT
It was not in the original production, It was just the show poster artwork. Actually so the original London at the Prince Edward. For the finale Bobby and Polly danced on a podium that raised up about mid pros arch height. There was then a level at the back where chorus girls came on ( Including a young Nicola Hughes!) and were dresses in Stars planets and moons motif. With the final picture them raising their arms and forming a giant crescent moon framing the two. So yep whilst not a sold moon the image was there. While the chorus sang "Im up among the stars...on earthly things i frown etc." www.timeout.com/newyork/theater/see-these-amazing-pictures-of-classic-broadway-shows-by-joan-marcusYou can see it on this article :-)  ![]() |
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Post by mattnyc on Jul 13, 2022 19:26:41 GMT
If anyone could let me know the run time, it would be appreciated.
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Post by meister on Jul 13, 2022 21:00:25 GMT
If anyone could let me know the run time, it would be appreciated. Ended Monday at 10.20pm so 2h 50m but may get tighter over time |
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Post by mrbarnaby on Jul 13, 2022 22:38:22 GMT
It was not in the original production, It was just the show poster artwork. Actually so the original London at the Prince Edward. For the finale Bobby and Polly danced on a podium that raised up about mid pros arch height. There was then a level at the back where chorus girls came on ( Including a young Nicola Hughes!) and were dresses in Stars planets and moons motif. With the final picture them raising their arms and forming a giant crescent moon framing the two. So yep whilst not a sold moon the image was there. While the chorus sang "Im up among the stars...on earthly things i frown etc." www.timeout.com/newyork/theater/see-these-amazing-pictures-of-classic-broadway-shows-by-joan-marcusYou can see it on this article :-) ![]() That’s a reach 🤣 |
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Post by mattnyc on Jul 13, 2022 23:18:43 GMT
If anyone could let me know the run time, it would be appreciated. Ended Monday at 10.20pm so 2h 50m but may get tighter over time Appreciate that. Just want to make sure I get the right train.  |
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Post by pb on Jul 14, 2022 9:09:25 GMT
Caught this last night. Thoroughly enjoyed it, had never seen the show before and it was a good fun night out. Charlie Stemp was excellent, Carly Anderson also very good. Loved the energy, the dancing and the comedy. Gershwins music is always great and the band performed it well.
Sat in the central block, definitely preferable to the side blocks.
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Post by frankubelik on Jul 14, 2022 16:12:26 GMT
I attended last night. Charlie Stemp is a true star with bags of charisma, he was truly terrific. As I've previously posted, the supporting roles and ensemble remain weak (particularly the men) which is very disappointing for a production clearly destined for a greater life. Is this really the best Chichester can muster these days with jobs so sparse? Stroman reproduces most of the original choreography but some of the farcical elements fall flat. The "Polly" was fine but bland. Always a joy to hear the glorious music extremely well played. Having seen the show originally in NY and London, it never really did much for me but the local crowd adored it.
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Post by mrbarnaby on Jul 16, 2022 6:21:08 GMT
Well this was fabulous last night.
Charlie Stemp is actually a revelation. Funny, charming, charisma and a show stopping dancer. I can’t think of a better showcase for his talents than this role. A showcase that’s leagues above Half a Sixpence.
Carly Anderson I didn’t know but she’s wonderful as well. Not the glorious rich voice of Ruthie (back in the day)- but a great voice nonetheless and a great performance.
Stroman choreography remains absolutely sensational, and I really hope that this show transfers to London where the numbers will really raise the roof with a slightly less restrained audience.
5 stars from me. Pure joy. I’d say this is almost certainly going to transfer and it’s just what London needs.
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Post by danb on Jul 16, 2022 6:45:44 GMT
STOP IT STOP IT STOP IT!!!! I cannot drive to Chichester again, I simply can’t 🤣
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Post by mrbarnaby on Jul 16, 2022 12:28:00 GMT
STOP IT STOP IT STOP IT!!!! I cannot drive to Chichester again, I simply can’t 🤣 TREAT YOURSELF 🚘 |
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