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Post by anita on Apr 8, 2023 9:45:28 GMT
"Billy" as I never saw it when Michael Crawford starred.
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Post by marob on Apr 8, 2023 10:03:40 GMT
Rent. How many years ago now was the St James' version!? It was 2016. It was a coproduction with my local theatre, Theatr Clwyd, who focused more on new writing after that sadly, as that was a pretty good revival. I’d like to see more Rodgers and Hammerstein. Had somehow never seen any until South Pacific in Chichester, and had a flurry of them since then with Oklahoma! at the Young Vic, Cinderella at the Hope Mill, and The King and I on tour. Will have to try to get down to Chichester for The Sound of Music (and Assassins) if I can. More Sondheim. Proper Sondheim, not a concert that celebrates Cameron almost as much. |
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Post by theatrefan62 on Apr 8, 2023 10:31:42 GMT
Oh yes R&Hs Cinderella. I'd either like the Broadway production to do a summer at the coliseum or somewhere like Chichester stage it's own revival
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Post by FairyGodmother on Apr 8, 2023 11:12:28 GMT
I'd love R&H's State Fair. Having said that, it's the 1945 film that I adore and I don't know whether I'd like later versions as much — I'm not that keen on the 1962 re-make.
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Post by sph on Apr 8, 2023 12:15:57 GMT
Hmm that one would be interesting but the men are too old. They'd look the same age as Norma and Joe is supposed to be about 20 years her junior. I do agree that they are both probably too old now (but don't agree that they look in their 50s!!) But I think both are so perfect for Joe I can't let that idea go lol Sadly CZJ with the work she's had done I'm not sure would be as good for Norma now as her face barely moves. But, it's still a dream revival I wish had happened No, but they look like they're in their 40s, which they are, and so does Zeta-Jones really. So they'd look roughly the same age. Norma is supposed to be about 50 and Joe about 30 I think? I quite like the casting of Catherine Zeta-Jones. Not sure her voice has the power needed for the big numbers though. She'd be a good Norma Desmond on screen actually! |
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Post by dazzerlump on Apr 8, 2023 12:21:23 GMT
Top of my list is always Kiss of the Spiderwoman. I want a lavish large scale production. I'd quite like to see Parade appear again too.
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Post by oxfordsimon on Apr 8, 2023 23:52:20 GMT
Top of my list is always Kiss of the Spiderwoman. I want a lavish large scale production. I'd quite like to see Parade appear again too. Who would be your dream casting for Aurora? Having seen Chita, it is hard to imagine anyone else having that same allure and danger |
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Post by fiyerorocher on Apr 9, 2023 0:29:30 GMT
Thrill Me. Still one of my favourite scores. Occasionally I consider trying to learn to play the piano just so I could learn to play it...! Always a delight to hear live.
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Post by mrbarnaby on Apr 9, 2023 3:33:26 GMT
Oh and I want to add Steel Pier… god I love that score.
After watching CZJ murder A little night music- I never want to see her on stage ever again Thankyou. And to think she’s won an Oscar. Shocking.
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Post by frankubelik on Apr 9, 2023 4:56:27 GMT
TMHF is such an "undiscovered" gem; don't think it's been done here since the original at the Coliseum in 1960. I've been lobbying Chichester to do it for years but it's probably still too avant garde for them! There was a splendid Encores production with Laura Benanti & Shuler Hensley about ten years ago. We can only wish......
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Post by Boob on Apr 9, 2023 9:10:33 GMT
Top of my list is always Kiss of the Spiderwoman. I want a lavish large scale production. I'd quite like to see Parade appear again too. Who would be your dream casting for Aurora? Having seen Chita, it is hard to imagine anyone else having that same allure and danger CZJ!!! |
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Post by shownut on Apr 9, 2023 11:21:42 GMT
Top of my list is always Kiss of the Spiderwoman. I want a lavish large scale production. I'd quite like to see Parade appear again too. Ditto on PARADE. As ATG are the force behind the current Broadway revival (which is a hotter ticket than many expected), it may be in the realm of possibility, albeit, a limited run. Would love to see this do 3 months at The Coliseum. |
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Post by theatrefan62 on Apr 9, 2023 12:09:18 GMT
Top of my list is always Kiss of the Spiderwoman. I want a lavish large scale production. I'd quite like to see Parade appear again too. Ditto on PARADE. As ATG are the force behind the current Broadway revival (which is a hotter ticket than many expected), it may be in the realm of possibility, albeit, a limited run. Would love to see this do 3 months at The Coliseum. Parade needs a more intimate venue really, but agree I'd love a revival |
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Post by dazzerlump on Apr 11, 2023 14:47:02 GMT
Top of my list is always Kiss of the Spiderwoman. I want a lavish large scale production. I'd quite like to see Parade appear again too. Who would be your dream casting for Aurora? Having seen Chita, it is hard to imagine anyone else having that same allure and danger Ooh that's a hard one, as she needs to be a triple threat. Someone like Carly Mercedes Dyer or Ariana DeBose. To be honest I could name loads that would be great, it all depends on the production and the budget. |
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Post by oxfordsimon on Apr 11, 2023 15:06:52 GMT
Who would be your dream casting for Aurora? Having seen Chita, it is hard to imagine anyone else having that same allure and danger Ooh that's a hard one, as she needs to be a triple threat. Someone like Carly Mercedes Dyer or Ariana DeBose. To be honest I could name loads that would be great, it all depends on the production and the budget. they both sound too young to me. I guess because I saw it played by an established star approaching her 60s, I see the role as needing that experience and presence. It is tricky to identify someone who matches that. Bebe Neuwirth might work. |
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Post by dazzerlump on Apr 11, 2023 17:38:14 GMT
Ooh that's a hard one, as she needs to be a triple threat. Someone like Carly Mercedes Dyer or Ariana DeBose. To be honest I could name loads that would be great, it all depends on the production and the budget. they both sound too young to me. I guess because I saw it played by an established star approaching her 60s, I see the role as needing that experience and presence. It is tricky to identify someone who matches that. Bebe Neuwirth might work. I think Aurora/Spiderwoman is ageless though as she exists as the movie star in Molina's mind, and Vanessa Williams was only in here early 30's when she played it. Also, didn't Neuworth take over from Chita in London back in the 90's? |
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Post by FairyGodmother on Apr 11, 2023 19:45:07 GMT
When was there last a big revival of Calamity Jane?
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Post by showtoones on Apr 11, 2023 22:06:35 GMT
Nicole Scherzinger should play Aurora in Spiderwoman. It is a no brainer....
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Post by marob on Apr 11, 2023 22:34:38 GMT
When was there last a big revival of Calamity Jane? Probably the tour with Jodie Prenger and Tom Lister. Quite shocked to see that was way back in 2014 though. |
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Post by Jon on Apr 12, 2023 1:24:12 GMT
Parade would die a very quick death at the Coliseum. It needs a playhouse.
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Post by adamkinsey on Apr 12, 2023 17:39:48 GMT
I love me a classic. A full Showboat would be a joy. I remember the Opera North tour 30 years ago with huge fondness and the score is a joy. A big production of Kiss Me, Kate would be very welcome. Great score, once again and plenty of cracking dialogue. A more modern choice for me would still be Kiss of the Spiderwoman. Brilliant and heartbreaking show. Did you not see Show Boat in London in 2016? It was outstanding, rave reviews, but closed early, people just didn't come. Broke my heart as I doubt anyone will risk it again, not at scale anyway. |
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Post by adamkinsey on Apr 12, 2023 17:42:03 GMT
Nine is definitely overdue a showing. I'd also like Titanic done properly with large chorus and orchestra.
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Post by sukhavati on Apr 13, 2023 1:05:23 GMT
Nine is definitely overdue a showing. I'd also like Titanic done properly with large chorus and orchestra. I'd pay to see anything Tommy Tune originally directed - as long as it's his version. His choreography is so inventive, and his collaborators for the production design have always been first rate. Seeing his Will Rogers Follies many years ago felt as close as I was ever going to get to seeing a real Ziegfeld Follies and his revival of Bye Bye Birdie was fun. I wonder what future Fosse revivals will look like now that Anne Reinking has passed... |
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