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Post by Deleted on Nov 7, 2017 14:36:01 GMT
So it looks as though a new Melvin is going to be announced shortly, I think the understudy has been on for the past couple of weeks anyway (we saw him on the 28th and he was excellent!)
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Post by Deleted on Nov 7, 2017 15:13:09 GMT
Ben Irish taking over as Toxie/Melvin from tonight!
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Post by wickedgrin on Nov 8, 2017 12:39:36 GMT
What happened to the original Toxie? I don't know who I saw but he was fabulous.....
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Post by HereForTheatre on Nov 8, 2017 13:15:45 GMT
Yeh what happened? He was splendid. Brilliant voice. Reminded me quite a lot of Ben Platt.
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Post by Deal J on Nov 8, 2017 17:27:13 GMT
It seems the original Toxie - Mark Anderson - is heading over to The Grinning Man at Trafalgar Studios.
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Post by SamB (was badoerfan) on Nov 19, 2017 20:46:31 GMT
Saw this again tonight at the Arts - really enjoyed it, though perhaps not as much as at Southwark. I actually didn't think there was that much changed (not as much as I'd expected from previous posts), though some of the jokes didn't land quite so well for me, possibly because I was already expecting them, having seen it before. Brilliant cast, all of them, clearly having an amazing time and putting everything into it. I laughed like a drain at {Spoiler - click to view}
the (extended) scene where Sarah loses her stick, which was much longer than at Southwark - and perhaps longer than normal here, as everyone seemed to genuinely be cracking up on stage (or maybe that's part of the act?)the (extended) scene where Sarah loses her stick, which was much longer than at Southwark - and perhaps longer than normal here, as everyone seemed to genuinely be cracking up on stage (or maybe that's part of the act?) The only joke/scene that didn't land was the one with the hairdresser {Spoiler - click to view}
interacting with the audience, asking a guy in the front row his name, and then asking him if he wanted a power bottom (!). Bizarre, out of place and unfunny - crude as much of the other humour is, it's generally quite universal, and this wasn't. Pretty full downstairs at least, other than the back two rows - couldn't see upstairs. And a very appreciative audience too. |
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Post by daniel on Nov 20, 2017 1:13:48 GMT
Saw this again tonight at the Arts - really enjoyed it, though perhaps not as much as at Southwark. I actually didn't think there was that much changed (not as much as I'd expected from previous posts), though some of the jokes didn't land quite so well for me, possibly because I was already expecting them, having seen it before. Brilliant cast, all of them, clearly having an amazing time and putting everything into it. I laughed like a drain at {Spoiler - click to view}
the (extended) scene where Sarah loses her stick, which was much longer than at Southwark - and perhaps longer than normal here, as everyone seemed to genuinely be cracking up on stage (or maybe that's part of the act?)the (extended) scene where Sarah loses her stick, which was much longer than at Southwark - and perhaps longer than normal here, as everyone seemed to genuinely be cracking up on stage (or maybe that's part of the act?) The only joke/scene that didn't land was the one with the hairdresser {Spoiler - click to view}
interacting with the audience, asking a guy in the front row his name, and then asking him if he wanted a power bottom (!). Bizarre, out of place and unfunny - crude as much of the other humour is, it's generally quite universal, and this wasn't. Pretty full downstairs at least, other than the back two rows - couldn't see upstairs. And a very appreciative audience too. Re the audience participation during the hair salon scene, I think how well it’s received depends on the person being interacted with. Tonight, that poor sod was me. I cringed and absolutely did not want to engage. So if I spoiled that brief moment then I apologise  |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 20, 2017 6:25:47 GMT
Saw this again tonight at the Arts - really enjoyed it, though perhaps not as much as at Southwark. I actually didn't think there was that much changed (not as much as I'd expected from previous posts), though some of the jokes didn't land quite so well for me, possibly because I was already expecting them, having seen it before. Brilliant cast, all of them, clearly having an amazing time and putting everything into it. I laughed like a drain at {Spoiler - click to view}
the (extended) scene where Sarah loses her stick, which was much longer than at Southwark - and perhaps longer than normal here, as everyone seemed to genuinely be cracking up on stage (or maybe that's part of the act?)the (extended) scene where Sarah loses her stick, which was much longer than at Southwark - and perhaps longer than normal here, as everyone seemed to genuinely be cracking up on stage (or maybe that's part of the act?) The only joke/scene that didn't land was the one with the hairdresser {Spoiler - click to view}
interacting with the audience, asking a guy in the front row his name, and then asking him if he wanted a power bottom (!). Bizarre, out of place and unfunny - crude as much of the other humour is, it's generally quite universal, and this wasn't. Pretty full downstairs at least, other than the back two rows - couldn't see upstairs. And a very appreciative audience too. Re the audience participation during the hair salon scene, I think how well it’s received depends on the person being interacted with. Tonight, that poor sod was me. I cringed and absolutely did not want to engage. So if I spoiled that brief moment then I apologise I wish you'd embrace audience participation more! You were pissing yourself when I got humped by the hot guy in Jest End, it was your turn! And it was your third time seeing this, twas your own fault for sitting out front. |
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Post by SamB (was badoerfan) on Nov 20, 2017 8:05:48 GMT
Saw this again tonight at the Arts - really enjoyed it, though perhaps not as much as at Southwark. I actually didn't think there was that much changed (not as much as I'd expected from previous posts), though some of the jokes didn't land quite so well for me, possibly because I was already expecting them, having seen it before. Brilliant cast, all of them, clearly having an amazing time and putting everything into it. I laughed like a drain at {Spoiler - click to view}
the (extended) scene where Sarah loses her stick, which was much longer than at Southwark - and perhaps longer than normal here, as everyone seemed to genuinely be cracking up on stage (or maybe that's part of the act?)the (extended) scene where Sarah loses her stick, which was much longer than at Southwark - and perhaps longer than normal here, as everyone seemed to genuinely be cracking up on stage (or maybe that's part of the act?) The only joke/scene that didn't land was the one with the hairdresser {Spoiler - click to view}
interacting with the audience, asking a guy in the front row his name, and then asking him if he wanted a power bottom (!). Bizarre, out of place and unfunny - crude as much of the other humour is, it's generally quite universal, and this wasn't. Pretty full downstairs at least, other than the back two rows - couldn't see upstairs. And a very appreciative audience too. Re the audience participation during the hair salon scene, I think how well it’s received depends on the person being interacted with. Tonight, that poor sod was me. I cringed and absolutely did not want to engage. So if I spoiled that brief moment then I apologise It was the matinee I saw, so it wasn't you! Bad timing, we just missed each other. The guy at the matinee did engage, giving his name at least, but the joke still didn't land. I just think it's very out of place. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 20, 2017 10:47:15 GMT
Well. Apart from the bruises all up my arm inflicted by danieljohnson14 who bullied me into seeing this I rather liked it. It's all very madcap and well staged, all with a very knowing wink to the audience. I said wink. Filth. I'm not sure I can remember a single song from the score but that doesn't matter, it was all rather jolly during the show. But oh, the cast. In the words of Liza Minnelli, they were TER RIFIC! I genuinely hope they all get more and more and more work after this show because they were great. The standout though is Emma Salvo as Sarah. She is a glorious comedienne and has a sensational voice to go with it, I can see her nailing the female lead in 'Kinky Boots'. She might actually be good in that show too. Fnar fnar. We also had Peter Bindloss (the understudy) as one of the two ensemble guys who play lots of characters. You'd never have guessed he was the understudy though, he almost stole the show. |
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Post by theatremadness on Nov 20, 2017 13:11:30 GMT
Being filmed by BroadwayHD this week for future streaming around the world!
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Post by manu on Nov 20, 2017 20:37:37 GMT
I have seen Peter Bindloss as Toxie and was great and very sweet. Lovely voice, lovely blue eyes and sweet face, the perfect Toxie tender and hopelessly in love.
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Post by firefingers on Mar 1, 2018 19:01:09 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Mar 2, 2018 13:45:59 GMT
I loved this and I've considered creating a Broadway HD account a few times, but after having a look at the available titles I don't think it's worth paying as I own some DVDs of the musicals they have and the available plays don't really appeal to me. I think I'm gonna wait and see if they upload more stuff.
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Post by daniel on Apr 8, 2018 8:59:27 GMT
Now released on Broadway HD!
Quite relieved that they didn't use the edit with me on the tambourine...
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Post by HereForTheatre on Apr 8, 2018 11:47:11 GMT
Is it Mark Anderson? Rather than the guy who took over?
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Post by Deleted on Apr 30, 2018 4:09:50 GMT
Ended up subscribing to Broadway HD today. Apparently I have a one-week trial (wondering if I can cancel it before it ends lol). Whatched this of course, as I loved it when I saw it at the Arts. I had forgotten about lots of the jokes and musical references (how did I miss the Hamilton Café thing?). It's Ben Irish as Toxie. Other than that, full original cast. Filmed during various performances as people in front row keeps changing. Natalie Hope loses her wig when the Mayor is about to die Emma and Ben crack up on stage during the whole scene where Sarah can't find her stick. |
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Post by bob2010 on Apr 30, 2018 9:09:17 GMT
Ended up subscribing to Broadway HD today. Apparently I have a one-week trial (wondering if I can cancel it before it ends lol). Whatched this of course, as I loved it when I saw it at the Arts. I had forgotten about lots of the jokes and musical references (how did I miss the Hamilton Café thing?). It's Ben Irish as Toxie. Other than that, full original cast. Filmed during various performances as people in front row keeps changing. Natalie Hope loses her wig when the Mayor is about to die Emma and Ben crack up on stage during the whole scene where Sarah can't find her stick. Not sure whether it's just me, but I found the recorded audience ridiculously over the top... clapping along to the songs, loud laughter at everything etc |
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Post by HereForTheatre on Apr 30, 2018 11:05:00 GMT
They cracked up when i saw it. I think it's part of the show and not entirely natural.
I tried to sign up a few weeks ago but when i did for some reason none of the shows would actually play and just gave me blank screens so i cancelled it again.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 30, 2018 17:34:03 GMT
Ended up subscribing to Broadway HD today. Apparently I have a one-week trial (wondering if I can cancel it before it ends lol). Whatched this of course, as I loved it when I saw it at the Arts. I had forgotten about lots of the jokes and musical references (how did I miss the Hamilton Café thing?). It's Ben Irish as Toxie. Other than that, full original cast. Filmed during various performances as people in front row keeps changing. Natalie Hope loses her wig when the Mayor is about to die Emma and Ben crack up on stage during the whole scene where Sarah can't find her stick. Not sure whether it's just me, but I found the recorded audience ridiculously over the top... clapping along to the songs, loud laughter at everything etc OMG yes! Noticed that too! Made me cringe a couple of times. I'm sure they made them do that for the recording. |
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