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Post by danb on Feb 16, 2024 19:58:34 GMT
It was a quality production over here when it first opened too. Such a shame.
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Post by damaskanddark on Feb 16, 2024 21:18:13 GMT
Ute Lemper was such a force of nature in that original cast here
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Post by SuttonPeron on Feb 16, 2024 21:39:34 GMT
If you want a quality production with no stunt casting, come to Madrid. We´ve got the full orchestration (and very well played, may I add), 100% musical theatre triple threats, and the iconic staging we all know and love. And dirt cheap tickets!
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Post by creakingstool on Feb 17, 2024 8:45:35 GMT
It's not even a rumour! I had the ATG members email announcing the performance dates and on-sale dates for Manchester this morning. Would you mind sharing the details. Out of all the millions of ATG emails I get, I didn't get this one! |
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Post by jacobjb25 on Feb 17, 2024 9:09:53 GMT
I guess it’ll give Amber Davies something to do once ‘Dancing on Ice’ finishes. She'll be going back to Pretty Woman... |
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Post by danb on Feb 17, 2024 9:58:28 GMT
I guess it’ll give Amber Davies something to do once ‘Dancing on Ice’ finishes. She'll be going back to Pretty Woman... I’m quite sure she’ll be hoping for more than that… |
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Post by macksennett on Feb 17, 2024 10:17:43 GMT
I saw it last year on broadway with no stunt casting and it's such a great show when its performed well. It's such a shame it's never done in the UK now without celebs. Totally agree. Saw Ruthie & Ute in the original London production which was superb. Some of the subsequent casts were great also. However the dancing and general energy of the last UK tour was so poor I vowed I wouldn't see it again. Really hope there's some proper MT leads in the new tour and that I'll be tempted to go back as it's a fantastic show when done well. |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Feb 17, 2024 10:25:14 GMT
Some posts have been removed and others moved to the bloggers/vloggers thread in the General section. Before continuing the discussion there remember our rules about respectfulness towards other TheatreBoard members. Professional criticism of people in the industry is fine but there’s a line.
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Post by evilmat360 on Feb 19, 2024 10:28:55 GMT
The Mayflower now also publicly announcing tour dates.
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Post by alicechallice on Feb 19, 2024 10:56:27 GMT
The Mayflower now also publicly announcing tour dates. I wondered what Melanie Sykes was up to! |
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Post by distantcousin on Feb 19, 2024 13:13:18 GMT
This old warhorse!
Loved it to death in the 90's and 00's but the production is dreadfully passé now
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Post by Being Alive on Feb 19, 2024 13:52:16 GMT
oh I still enjoy the production, I just wish they cast proper people in it!
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Post by erik24601 on Feb 19, 2024 15:38:48 GMT
oh I still enjoy the production, I just wish they cast proper people in it! Yes, it's a tremendous production when it's cast right. There have been the odd surprise with celeb-casting that has been brilliant but sadly they keep whacking it out with names that can't do the show justice. Fingers crossed they don't with this tour. Wouldn't it just be lovely to go back to the days of theatre where it didn't rely on celebrity names to sell. |
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Post by Being Alive on Feb 19, 2024 15:41:32 GMT
oh I still enjoy the production, I just wish they cast proper people in it! Yes, it's a tremendous production when it's cast right. There have been the odd surprise with celeb-casting that has been brilliant but sadly they keep whacking it out with names that can't do the show justice. Fingers crossed they don't with this tour. Wouldn't it just be lovely to go back to the days of theatre where it didn't rely on celebrity names to sell. Those days are gone ha |
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Post by jd on Aug 20, 2024 9:02:33 GMT
Are there any casting news for this? Would love to see the show again.
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Post by ladidah on Aug 20, 2024 9:06:30 GMT
Dr Ranj as Mama Morton?  |
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Post by theatrefan62 on Aug 20, 2024 9:32:14 GMT
Yes, it's a tremendous production when it's cast right. There have been the odd surprise with celeb-casting that has been brilliant but sadly they keep whacking it out with names that can't do the show justice. Fingers crossed they don't with this tour. Wouldn't it just be lovely to go back to the days of theatre where it didn't rely on celebrity names to sell. Those days are gone ha I'm not as sure. This has sold ridiculously well already at my local venue, weekends close to full in a big theatre with no cast announced yet. Come From Away did amazing business in some big venues around the country. Can't speak for all venues, but definitely some. |
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Post by SuttonPeron on Aug 20, 2024 12:59:22 GMT
I bet it´s Amber Davies as Roxie and a recycled Velma, with Aimee doing the final stops sof the PW tour.
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Post by thatsotheatre on Aug 20, 2024 17:03:10 GMT
Are there any casting news for this? Would love to see the show again. Supposed to be Giovanni from strictly as Billy Flynn, however I would imagine this will have been re cast due to recent news |
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Post by stevej678 on Aug 20, 2024 17:06:27 GMT
Are there any casting news for this? Would love to see the show again. Supposed to be Giovanni from strictly as Billy Flynn, however I would imagine this will have been re cast due to recent news He could only potentially do the first six theatres Chicago is visiting before his own dance show starts touring from January. |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Sept 10, 2024 20:34:00 GMT
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Post by robertb213 on Sept 10, 2024 21:04:03 GMT
Really happy with this cast. I did read they're not all contracted for all venues though so better to check local listings further down the line before booking.
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Post by danb on Sept 10, 2024 21:12:35 GMT
Solid casting. Billy’s ‘Both Reached For The Gun’ note will be clicked but he’s charming enough.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Oct 14, 2024 11:47:37 GMT
Sinitta joins as Mama Morton for Bradford and Stoke dates.
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