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Post by Nelly on Nov 6, 2024 17:09:38 GMT
Well this makes the decision whether to see it next week on Broadway or not harder. I'm a big Eva fan, so would be doing it mostly to see her in another role. If I knew she was coming over here to do it, I'd probably see something else.
Anyone with any intel?
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Post by kit66 on Nov 6, 2024 17:10:54 GMT
It’s such a waste of theatre, when we could easily have a glorious Grease or maybe an exciting Dirty Dancing revival why not have Elf back for good measure or yet another Joseph with the cheap and stripped back Bill Kenwright version. Why in heaven’s name would the West End want a big brand new musical Broadway transfer? Or 2:22 A Ghost Story! |
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Post by lolaluffneggle on Nov 6, 2024 17:40:12 GMT
Well this makes the decision whether to see it next week on Broadway or not harder. I'm a big Eva fan, so would be doing it mostly to see her in another role. If I knew she was coming over here to do it, I'd probably see something else. Anyone with any intel? I don’t think we’ll get either broadway leads |
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Post by zephyrus on Nov 6, 2024 18:01:59 GMT
Wow, that's quite a long run in a big theatre with a lot of seats to fill (more seats than in the Broadway Theatre.) When I saw this in New York a few months ago, I just thought it was a bit 'meh' with a lavish design and a totally unmemorable score. Bringing it over from NY (with its mixed to negative reviews, and lack of interest from the Tony voters) and somehow hoping it will fill the Coliseum for 5 months seems like a pretty ballsy move to me. (Unless they have some very big names lined up to star, I seriously think this will struggle.)
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Post by theatre2023 on Nov 6, 2024 18:17:23 GMT
“Meh” pretty much sums it up.
Another Broadway paint by numbers exercise that is instantly forgettable.
Wishful thinking from the producers if they believe they are going to consistently fill the Coliseum unless they have some serious celebrity casting in mind.
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Post by matthew90 on Nov 6, 2024 19:11:25 GMT
Has anyone heard whether the other Gatsby musical (score by Florence Welch) will be coming to London?
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Post by ntherooh on Nov 6, 2024 19:20:35 GMT
This is great! Didnt wanna fill one of my broadway slots with this, but would like to have seen it once. London it is!
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Post by oxfordsimon on Nov 6, 2024 19:33:02 GMT
Charlie S hasn't got much announced has he?
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Post by viserys on Nov 6, 2024 20:10:11 GMT
Charlie S hasn't got much announced has he? I could see him as Nick perhaps, but not as Jay and even then his dancing skills would be rather wasted here. |
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Post by Being Alive on Nov 6, 2024 20:17:53 GMT
Charlie S hasn't got much announced has he? Working on stuff though - stuff that's not this. |
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Post by normasturban on Nov 6, 2024 20:40:38 GMT
There was a video of a dark haired (bearded) actor entering the Coliseum posted on their socials this morning which has since been deleted?
Did they tease the lead too early?
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Post by mrbarnaby on Nov 6, 2024 21:08:19 GMT
There was a video of a dark haired (bearded) actor entering the Coliseum posted on their socials this morning which has since been deleted? Did they tease the lead too early? Craig Revel Horwood as Gatsby? |
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Post by mrbarnaby on Nov 6, 2024 21:08:48 GMT
Has anyone heard whether the other Gatsby musical (score by Florence Welch) will be coming to London? No time soon. A key creative was fired so it’s in limbo now. |
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Post by ThereWillBeSun on Nov 6, 2024 22:46:50 GMT
Definitely on my list but I think this is a strange venue for this show.
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Post by A.Ham on Nov 8, 2024 11:58:16 GMT
Definitely on my list but I think this is a strange venue for this show. Agreed… it’s enormous and April to Sept is a long old run. But if they cast big enough names for the leads maybe it’ll pan out. |
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Post by theatrefan77 on Nov 8, 2024 17:12:47 GMT
I'll be curious to see this, although the clips I have seen on YouTube don't do much for me
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Post by AddisonMizner on Nov 9, 2024 19:33:37 GMT
I really like the cast recording for this, so will definitely be booking tickets.
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Post by A.Ham on Nov 18, 2024 18:07:27 GMT
Just got an email confirming priority sign up tickets go on sale this Thursday, 21st Nov.
I definitely want to see it but think I’d like to know lead casting first - any rumours out there yet? Got my fingers (well and truly) burnt by We Will Rock You at the Coliseum where I booked early doors to get the best seats, only to find out later it was Ben Elton and Lee Mead!
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Post by lotster on Nov 18, 2024 19:31:46 GMT
Just got an email confirming priority sign up tickets go on sale this Thursday, 21st Nov. I definitely want to see it but think I’d like to know lead casting first - any rumours out there yet? Got my fingers (well and truly) burnt by We Will Rock You at the Coliseum where I booked early doors to get the best seats, only to find out later it was Ben Elton and Lee Mead! I did exactly the same thing!!! I convinced myself that WWRY at The Coliseum would have incredible casting and paid full whack early doors. The rest as they say is history! ha ha |
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Post by alece10 on Nov 18, 2024 19:46:15 GMT
A work colleague is going to NY next week and was asking me what show he should see. His wife wanted to see Wicked. I suggested as Wicked is in London it would be better to see something that they couldn't see here. Anyway they have booked The Great Gatsby so hope they like it. And, at least, I will get a Playbill from them to add to my programme collection.
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Post by A.Ham on Nov 18, 2024 20:21:08 GMT
Just got an email confirming priority sign up tickets go on sale this Thursday, 21st Nov. I definitely want to see it but think I’d like to know lead casting first - any rumours out there yet? Got my fingers (well and truly) burnt by We Will Rock You at the Coliseum where I booked early doors to get the best seats, only to find out later it was Ben Elton and Lee Mead! I did exactly the same thing!!! I convinced myself that WWRY at The Coliseum would have incredible casting and paid full whack early doors. The rest as they say is history! ha ha My condolences… but you’ve made me feel slightly better knowing it wasn’t just me, so thank you. |
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Post by lotster on Nov 18, 2024 20:38:09 GMT
I did exactly the same thing!!! I convinced myself that WWRY at The Coliseum would have incredible casting and paid full whack early doors. The rest as they say is history! ha ha My condolences… but you’ve made me feel slightly better knowing it wasn’t just me, so thank you. Can't think of a time I've paid so much for a ticket for something so bad. |
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