|
|
Post by Deleted on Mar 16, 2022 22:39:42 GMT
It's a Sondheim concert. In the Sondheim theatre. They're doing it to be in the theatre dedicated to him. That's why. Losing thousands of pounds just for the optics of saying it's in the Sondheim theatre is a really stupid commercial decision, and also potentially denying the charitable foundation an awful lot of money. I agree. They could have filled the Palladium or even the Dominion if they wanted to, letting more people appreciate the man's work, the amazing performers on the bill and had tickets at more accessible prices across the board. Yes it's called The Sondheim Theatre now, but its not as if its a theatre linked to his work and It's only had 1 Sondheim show run there, ever. |
|
|
|
Post by shadypines on Mar 17, 2022 10:03:35 GMT
It's a Sondheim concert. In the Sondheim theatre. They're doing it to be in the theatre dedicated to him. That's why. Losing thousands of pounds just for the optics of saying it's in the Sondheim theatre is a really stupid commercial decision, and also potentially denying the charitable foundation an awful lot of money. It's a vanity project for Cameron, that's all. What are the odds he'll be up on stage when it starts with a little "his work was so brilliant I named my theatre after him" |
|
|
|
Post by Deleted on Mar 17, 2022 10:41:28 GMT
Losing thousands of pounds just for the optics of saying it's in the Sondheim theatre is a really stupid commercial decision, and also potentially denying the charitable foundation an awful lot of money. It's a vanity project for Cameron, that's all. What are the odds he'll be up on stage when it starts with a little "his work was so brilliant I named my theatre after him" And the problem with that is?? |
|
|
|
Post by shadypines on Mar 17, 2022 10:56:34 GMT
It's a vanity project for Cameron, that's all. What are the odds he'll be up on stage when it starts with a little "his work was so brilliant I named my theatre after him" And the problem with that is?? I didnt say I had a problem with it. Just calling it for what it is. If this was a proper charity event, or something more aligned with celebrating his life/work, it would be a fixed 12 month run at the noel coward or similar midsized theatre with all profits being donated. |
|
2,848 posts
|
Post by couldileaveyou on Mar 17, 2022 22:45:28 GMT
Hardly any surprise there (not to say a bit anticlimactic), but I'm curious to see what Baz is hinting at: extra show or recording?
|
|
|
|
Post by oxfordsimon on Mar 17, 2022 22:53:40 GMT
How much Sondheim has Gary Wilmot done?  |
|
2,848 posts
|
Post by couldileaveyou on Mar 17, 2022 22:56:29 GMT
How much Sondheim has Gary Wilmot done? Or Rob Houchen? I guess Candide is the closest thing to a Sondheim musical he's been in |
|
|
|
Post by oxfordsimon on Mar 17, 2022 23:04:41 GMT
Houchen did perform in Marry Me A Little at the Barn Theatre last year
So that's another link
|
|
|
|
Post by marob on Mar 17, 2022 23:17:31 GMT
Rob Houchen was also in that West Side Story documentary on the BBC a few years back.
|
|
2,848 posts
|
Post by couldileaveyou on Mar 17, 2022 23:24:09 GMT
Rob Houchen was also in that West Side Story documentary on the BBC a few years back. Well he also sings finishing the hat a lot but there is no musical theatre singer that doesn't tackle Sondheim songs. |
|
|
|
Post by theoracle on Mar 17, 2022 23:42:11 GMT
The lineup keeps getting better. With all these names being announced, how long do we reckon the show will be? It's starting at 8pm on a Tuesday evening after all and some of the acts are in shows where they need to do a matinee the following day.
|
|
660 posts
|
Post by Oleanna on Mar 17, 2022 23:52:44 GMT
We could shorten the running time already by limiting it only to scores for which Sondheim contributed both music and lyrics. I don’t think anybody going to this will be hoping for half of West Side Story.
|
|
5,139 posts
|
Post by Being Alive on Mar 17, 2022 23:56:59 GMT
Or it can be 4 hours long - I'd be fine with that 😂
|
|
|
|
Post by inthenose on Mar 18, 2022 0:13:35 GMT
Or it can be 4 hours long - I'd be fine with that 😂 But you might need a pee and then you'll on the bad behaviour thread... |
|
5,139 posts
|
Post by Being Alive on Mar 18, 2022 0:16:19 GMT
Or it can be 4 hours long - I'd be fine with that 😂 But you might need a pee and then you'll on the bad behaviour thread... Oh with an interval (or two😂)... |
|
19,659 posts
|
Post by BurlyBeaR on Mar 18, 2022 6:18:04 GMT
Rob Brydon? Why?
Did you notice the last line of the tweet regarding people without tickets? Reference to a broadcast or another date?
|
|
8,096 posts
|
Post by alece10 on Mar 18, 2022 8:42:24 GMT
We could shorten the running time already by limiting it only to scores for which Sondheim contributed both music and lyrics. I don’t think anybody going to this will be hoping for half of West Side Story. But if we don't have a number from Gypsy I won't be happy! |
|
8,096 posts
|
Post by alece10 on Mar 18, 2022 8:45:22 GMT
I'm happy as Rob Houchen, Julian Ovenden ahd AJ Casey are 3 of my favourite actors.
I think there will be some ensemble, group numbers so the new names could be involved in that. No disrespect to them but many of the actors previously announced are more "headliners"
|
|
629 posts
|
Post by christya on Mar 18, 2022 9:04:58 GMT
I’d be surprised if this isn’t recorded, with so many things being recorded or broadcast now. Another date might be difficult with so many people having other commitments, but maybe a matinee too?
|
|
8,096 posts
|
Post by alece10 on Mar 18, 2022 9:25:30 GMT
I’d be surprised if this isn’t recorded, with so many things being recorded or broadcast now. Another date might be difficult with so many people having other commitments, but maybe a matinee too? I think it was announced earlier in that it was bring recorded. |
|
4,955 posts
|
Post by Someone in a tree on Mar 18, 2022 9:35:15 GMT
An affordable cinema screening would line the collection plate nicely
|
|
|
|
Post by marob on Mar 18, 2022 13:37:20 GMT
Just had another look at the website. They’ve added the newly announced names into the list of performers and still says more to be announced.
Also says:
SOLD OUT
WE APPRECIATE THAT MANY OF YOU ARE DISAPPOINTED NOT TO HAVE BEEN ABLE TO PURCHASE TICKETS,
BUT WE ARE FINALISING PLANS SO THAT YOU MAY BE ABLE TO SHARE THIS UNIQUE EVENT WITH US.
WATCH THIS SPACE! WE’LL BE IN TOUCH AS SOON AS WE HAVE FURTHER INFORMATION.
|
|
8,096 posts
|
Post by alece10 on Mar 18, 2022 15:19:03 GMT
Just had another look at the website. They’ve added the newly announced names into the list of performers and still says more to be announced. Also says: SOLD OUT WE APPRECIATE THAT MANY OF YOU ARE DISAPPOINTED NOT TO HAVE BEEN ABLE TO PURCHASE TICKETS, BUT WE ARE FINALISING PLANS SO THAT YOU MAY BE ABLE TO SHARE THIS UNIQUE EVENT WITH US. WATCH THIS SPACE! WE’LL BE IN TOUCH AS SOON AS WE HAVE FURTHER INFORMATION. I've just had an e mail saying the same. |
|
2,848 posts
|
Post by couldileaveyou on Mar 18, 2022 15:27:12 GMT
Sounds like a livestream
|
|
|
|
Post by mattnyc on Mar 18, 2022 15:38:44 GMT
Thank God this is being filmed.
|
|
