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Post by pianowithsam on May 1, 2024 9:16:02 GMT
Just had an email through that the London Musical Theatre Orchestra are putting on Something Rotten! in Concert at TRDL.
5th & 6th August.
Starting Jason Manford.
Such an unexpected announcement but so excited!
Pre-sale tickets go on Sale 9 May at 10am.
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Post by ladidah on May 1, 2024 9:18:32 GMT
Oooh, unsure about Jason in the role though. But maybe that's harsh of me
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Post by pianowithsam on May 1, 2024 9:21:13 GMT
Oooh, unsure about Jason in the role though. But maybe that's harsh of me Shame it’s not Rob McClure! |
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Post by ladidah on May 1, 2024 9:22:06 GMT
I would have liked to see Oliver Tompsett too, especially with his Shakespearian past!
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Post by alece10 on May 1, 2024 9:48:23 GMT
Great news as I've always wanted to see this. Was booked to see it in Birmingham and then Covid put paid to that.
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Post by nash16 on May 1, 2024 10:09:08 GMT
Another concert instead of a production. Cripes.
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Post by Being Alive on May 1, 2024 10:14:12 GMT
After Pippin this week I'm actually less down on concerts - when they're good, they're really good, and this is in the hands of people who make GOOD stuff, so I'm excited.
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Post by lotster on May 1, 2024 10:16:51 GMT
I've been to a couple of the good concerts recently. Pippin and Side Show BUT I'll still wait for more details. Who is producing it, who is casting it and who is in it. Then I'll decide.
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Post by normasturban on May 1, 2024 10:30:03 GMT
It’s Fourth Wall Live. Sound will not be an issue.
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Post by pianowithsam on May 1, 2024 10:35:18 GMT
Another concert instead of a production. Cripes. I’m hoping this leads to a transfer. Let’s hope! |
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Post by woobl on May 1, 2024 10:42:28 GMT
Another concert instead of a production. Cripes. I’m hoping this leads to a transfer. Let’s hope! I doubt it - the economics of doing a concert and filling say, 2000 seats for a night are much easier than a run somewhere. I can't stand these one nighters, but that's where we are with trying to put commercially viable productions on. |
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Post by adamkinsey on May 1, 2024 10:45:42 GMT
After Pippin this week I'm actually less down on concerts - when they're good, they're really good, and this is in the hands of people who make GOOD stuff, so I'm excited. I agree with this but at the same time the occasional concert is now becoming a bit of a deluge and too many shows that deserve a staging aren't getting them. |
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Post by theatrefan62 on May 1, 2024 10:56:38 GMT
I saw this in nyc, and it was fine, but I wouldn't say it cried out for a transfer. It was very American and an Americans cliche view of England
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Post by Oobi on May 2, 2024 14:34:40 GMT
Mixed feelings about this. On the one hand, I love the show and it'll be great to see it on a UK stage following the COVID-cancelled Birmingham production. On the other hand, the material relies heavily on sets and props and costumes to bolster the jokes. It's at its funniest when drenched in Broadway excess, so I imagine a smaller concert staging will damage it more than most shows.
Then again, the recent Addams Family concert did a incredible job staging its humor. And these producers have a good track record. So fingers crossed!
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Post by shownut on May 2, 2024 15:09:57 GMT
Mixed feelings about this. On the one hand, I love the show and it'll be great to see it on a UK stage following the COVID-cancelled Birmingham production. On the other hand, the material relies heavily on sets and props and costumes to bolster the jokes. It's at its funniest when drenched in Broadway excess, so I imagine a smaller concert staging will damage it more than most shows. Then again, the recent Addams Family concert did a incredible job staging its humor. And these producers have a good track record. So fingers crossed! Saw the Broadway production twice and was hoping for an eventual transfer but not this. The show doesn't really lend itself to the concert format and given the way audiences tend to behave at concert versions vs an actual show, no. |
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Post by anthony40 on May 2, 2024 18:34:55 GMT
I don't know too much abut this show in terms of the plot or the songs.
I mean, I'm certainly aware of it and the fact that many would like to see a transfer.
What I do know is what a funny guy Jason Mansford is and what a rich, full-rounded voice he has.
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Post by thedrowsychaperone on May 3, 2024 8:56:54 GMT
I saw this in nyc, and it was fine, but I wouldn't say it cried out for a transfer. It was very American and an Americans cliche view of England This is also my concern - I know people have said how much sense this story makes to come to the UK, but it's a VERY American version of a British story, would be interested if the writers do any tweaks if it were to lead to a full production. |
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Post by musicalfloozie on May 3, 2024 17:00:24 GMT
I've mixed feelings on this as would love a fully staged version but I think I'll probably be booking tickets as I've been waiting to see this for years, was disappointed when it wasn't picked back up by Birmingham Rep as I'd got tickets and it sounded like it would have been a great show. Hopefully a great cast and sure I'll love it!
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Post by mrbarnaby on May 3, 2024 21:52:19 GMT
I don’t understand how anyone can get excited about this when Jason Manford is leading it.
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Post by theatrefan62 on May 5, 2024 12:20:48 GMT
Could CHF be in this? Apparently she's been at a photoshoot for something recently, and hasn't she worked with Manford before?
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Post by mrbarnaby on May 5, 2024 13:55:36 GMT
Could CHF be in this? Apparently she's been at a photoshoot for something recently, and hasn't she worked with Manford before? Stop |
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Post by alece10 on May 9, 2024 9:08:53 GMT
Anyone having issues?
My presale link has just come through but when I click on it it opens up My Tickets and says onsale tomorrow.
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Post by pianowithsam on May 9, 2024 9:14:10 GMT
All very easy for me. Straight in at 10am.
Tickets expensive but expected. Snagged some tickets for back row of Grand Circle as trusty SeatPlan says it’s a safe bet. Very excited!
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Post by Dr Tom on May 9, 2024 9:24:26 GMT
Those prices and three performances. Looks like they've only put selected rows on sale so far. I saw this twice in NYC and enjoyed it, but it's not a natural fit for a concert performance (even if semi-staged). I'll hold out buying for now until nearer the time.
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Post by theatrefan62 on May 9, 2024 9:32:52 GMT
The A Musical number (arguably its biggest and most well known moment) especially needs a big staging
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Post by Dr Tom on May 9, 2024 9:46:55 GMT
I've now had a further pre-sale link which is through a different company and has a different set of rows on sale. Similar pricing, but the first link only had the second row, the new link has the front row (£147.45 including booking fee). I wouldn't consider paying that, but mentioning it as I know we have members here who prefer the front row and might think it's not available.
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Post by alece10 on May 9, 2024 9:47:05 GMT
Eventually sorted. Couple of stalls for the Monday. Usual concert prices (high).
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Post by pianowithsam on May 9, 2024 10:05:47 GMT
I've now had a further pre-sale link which is through a different company and has a different set of rows on sale. Similar pricing, but the first link only had the second row, the new link has the front row (£147.45 including booking fee). I wouldn't consider paying that, but mentioning it as I know we have members here who prefer the front row and might think it's not available. Could you send that link please? I’m not seeing that! |
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Post by Dr Tom on May 9, 2024 10:42:55 GMT
Could you send that link please? I’m not seeing that! Email from Fourth Row Live |
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Post by ladidah on May 9, 2024 11:12:05 GMT
Why are the fees for this so cheeky?
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