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Post by alicechallice on Oct 5, 2022 14:53:04 GMT
Rosalie would make me buy a ticket so... Get your credit card out…. Oh damn, I got it wrong |
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Post by kyvai on Oct 5, 2022 21:16:40 GMT
Thanks - full price tickets for previews mind...is that normal? The prices are even higher after opening I’ve gone for a preview in the grand circle, I’ll definitely want to see this. |
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Post by karloscar on Oct 6, 2022 15:01:25 GMT
Love Changes Everything may be suitable for impressionable Alex to sing, but it's hardly appropriate for an old George to be singing such rubbish. Is Don Black going to do a revision? Love Changes Nothing Much, Someone Else Will Catch My Eye....
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Post by chernjam on Oct 7, 2022 0:12:38 GMT
Its interesting when Aspects was revived with the Toronto production which became the US tour - they did revise the lyrics to Love Changes Everything. I remember thinking how it went from "hands and faces earth and sky" to "each beginning, each goodbye" and how just a seemingly simple change like that provided so much more depth taking it from a trite immature thing to something a bit more profound.
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Post by sukhavati on Oct 7, 2022 3:08:37 GMT
the very adult bohemian bed hopping might not go over with the general public. But at least in that aspect the show (and original book) were way ahead of their time in that they showed two liberated self-determined women who took lovers like they wanted and weren't the whiny "I need a man to rescue me and cling to" pseudo-heroines so many shows of that period favoured. My guess that the cast will be very diverse and colourblind and that least one of the female parts will be played by a trans performer as in other "reimagined" works recently. I don't know about that. Rose absolutely needed a man, at least in the original staging and in the US tour. She went along with the wind when it came to choosing lovers, but she definitely needed one on hand and a potential one lined up. "Anything but Lonely" pretty much sums it up.
"You have a right to go But you should also know That I won't be alone for long Long days with nothing said Are not what lie ahead I'm sorry, but I'm not that strong...
I'm still young, don't forget It isn't over yet So many hearts for me to thrill. If you're not here to say How good I look each day I'll have to find someone who will."
I can't see Rose being played by a transgender actor, but maybe Giuliana - only if said actor can sing as a countertenor. Who knows what they'll do. I've pretty much given up on ALW at this point.
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Post by apubleed on Oct 7, 2022 16:41:45 GMT
Is this going to be another west end special where they sell tickets to MICHAEL BALL IN ASPECTS OF LOVE but then don't care if he is actually in it or not? They will still take your money regardless?
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Post by Jon on Oct 7, 2022 16:44:02 GMT
Michael's a very reliable performer it's pretty rare for him to miss days.
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Post by inthenose on Oct 7, 2022 16:44:07 GMT
Is this going to be another west end special where they sell tickets to MICHAEL BALL IN ASPECTS OF LOVE but then don't care if he is actually in it or not? They will still take your money regardless? Michael is a very safe pair of hands, he is very much known for his professionalism and hating missing performances. I hear you - but in this case I think it’ll be fine. Obviously things might happen but 4”regardless of one’s opinion of Michael as a person, he certainly isn’t a sick note and takes his work seriously. |
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Post by TallPaul on Oct 7, 2022 17:18:52 GMT
Well he certainly won't be 'in it" on Mondays.
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Post by barrowside on Oct 19, 2022 14:25:40 GMT
Any idea who is designing this? I think Jonathan Kent works a lot with Anthony Ward.
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Post by andypandy on Oct 19, 2022 14:26:15 GMT
The design of the show is awful. I do hope they change it.
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Post by mrbarnaby on Oct 19, 2022 17:54:55 GMT
The design of the show is awful. I do hope they change it. Eh? This makes no sense. Unless you mean the show logo? |
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Post by andypandy on Oct 20, 2022 13:46:10 GMT
The design of the show is awful. I do hope they change it. Eh? This makes no sense. Unless you mean the show logo? The design of the logo. Yes. It's bad. The score on the other hand is delightful. I just hope they don't make any changes story/casting/book tooooo OTT woke. |
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Post by jay78uk on Dec 1, 2022 12:51:23 GMT
Just had aspects of love ad popping up on a newspaper website. Super excited this is happening... it really is a fantastic score. I've only ever seen the show live once- in Canterbury with David Essex and it wasn't great. I do hope this revival gives the score the show it deserves. I remain perplexed why ALW was drawn to the book... if anyone has read it, it's more of a novella with very dodgy undertones... a guy basically having feelings for the 13 yo daughter of an old flame, and a poorly written book at that... endless drama with no depth.
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Post by stitcher on Dec 1, 2022 21:47:17 GMT
Any idea who is designing this? I think Jonathan Kent works a lot with Anthony Ward. John MacFarlane, it's mentioned in an interview with him in this week's Stage. |
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Post by barrowside on Dec 1, 2022 21:56:28 GMT
I'm not familiar with him but I've just googled him and his opera and ballet designs are very spectacular. I love his paintings also - he looks just right for Aspects of Love.
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Post by mrbarnaby on Dec 1, 2022 22:57:55 GMT
He’s a wonderful designer. That’s a relief it isn’t Bunny Christie setting it inside a white box.
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Post by stagedoorsally on Dec 3, 2022 23:12:45 GMT
I’m in two minds about whether to book for this or not.
I love the music, but I saw the version that the Menier did back in 2010(?) and wasn’t convinced by it as a show.
Might wait and see the reviews first (and / or see if there are any offers once it opens)
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Post by theatrefan62 on Feb 2, 2023 12:24:06 GMT
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Post by cezbear on Feb 2, 2023 12:54:17 GMT
Oh.... I was determined to be positive but I've heard such poor things. Mostly I think Jamie's acting was mentioned so I'm hoping he at least has the vocals for this. Although I guess Michael's pinched his big song anyway!
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Post by mrbarnaby on Feb 2, 2023 12:59:45 GMT
That’s me skipping this show then. He is just terrible. Of all the people.
No.
This is when we find out Rosalie has dropped out and Liisi is playing Rose.
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Post by Being Alive on Feb 2, 2023 14:24:06 GMT
God he was woeful in Moulin Rouge.
I hope Rosalie has dropped out so that I don't have to go..m
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Post by angie on Feb 2, 2023 16:07:39 GMT
I am so disappointed was hoping it might be Rob Houchen😕
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Post by westendfan1 on Feb 2, 2023 16:38:05 GMT
I am so disappointed was hoping it might be Rob Houchen😕 Yes, Rob would have made a great Alex. I also think he would have made a far better Christian than Jamie did. Don't understand this casting at all. |
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Post by danb on Feb 2, 2023 16:43:39 GMT
Do we think Rob just wasn’t interested in the role? He would have sung and acted it to perfection. Such a loss to have never been given a chance to see what he can do with it. I’m hoping Jamie Muscato is finding something to lift it. (NB I’m talking about Moulin Rouge).
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