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Post by Paul on Dec 9, 2016 21:19:26 GMT
I think Mr. Pinky was played by Sean Hayes from Will and Grace. I could be wrong though.
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Post by Paul on Dec 9, 2016 20:43:04 GMT
Impressed with the cast and production so far but I just don't think Harvey, Ariana and Kristen are coming across well. I love Harvey in hairspray but this isn't his best. Kristen's version of Miss Baltimore crabs was terrible.
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Post by Paul on Dec 9, 2016 20:28:04 GMT
Amber's "watch me flyyyyyy" note in Mama I'm a big girl now was not good.
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Post by Paul on Dec 8, 2016 15:34:54 GMT
I was a bit disappointed in that clip - poor diction, lots of shouting and she looks way too young and glamorous for the role. I agree Jennifer looks way too young and glamorous for that role but I still enjoyed the vocals. Also liked the rain outside the record shop.
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Post by Paul on Dec 8, 2016 14:42:05 GMT
I second that wow. Can't wait to see this tomorrow
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Post by Paul on Dec 5, 2016 9:04:42 GMT
This is a prime example of why my posts should not be quoted before midday, at least.
That was worded very badly. I don't lose interest in a subject because it is in a different section, I will just not view or participate in the thread very often as it is somewhere I don't normally look. 97% of my time on this forum is in the musical section. The other 3% is in the general section or looking for musicals in the international thread.
Personally, the only topics I would have in the International section would be for shows that don't have English as the first language.
I love this forum and hope no one takes my post as a personal attack on anyone who enjoys the International section, I just don't share the same opinion.
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Post by Paul on Dec 5, 2016 8:07:53 GMT
The international section is the only thing I dislike about this forum. As soon as I see a topic or post has been moved to the international section I lose all interest in it. I'm all for being organised - my email inbox has folders and sub folders galore, but if it's a musical why can't it just be in the musical section without filtering things down even more?
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Post by Paul on Dec 3, 2016 15:47:55 GMT
www.ukproductions.co.uk/production-hire/legally-blonde/These are some productions shots from the recent UK Productions amateur production of LB. Maybe the upcoming UK tour will have a similar set to this with tweaks such as automation. On a side note, I think Natasha J Barnes would be a good Elle and Alexia Khadime would be a good Vivienne. Are you serious? I have seen both Natasha and Alexia and really enjoyed both performers but they aren't right for either role.
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Post by Paul on Nov 29, 2016 12:19:43 GMT
No production since the original has made the costumes work. The original productions's costumes all looked like they were from the same show. These costumes look like they were just thrown together randomly.
Also - I HATE this International section as I normally only read the musical forum and actually had to search for this thread.
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Post by Paul on Nov 10, 2016 13:18:24 GMT
Also - not sure who played the wizard last night, he was fine if not a bit too "silly." That's the only word I can think to use for his performance. Anita was fine too - her Morrible had a really laid back/I don't care attitude. That or she actually didn't care. I found it worked for the most part but she certainly didn't over work herself.
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Post by Paul on Nov 9, 2016 23:35:08 GMT
I actually enjoyed the show tonight, more than I ever have. Loved Suzie - best Glinda I have ever seen live. Rachel was fine - I've seen her give better performances. I loved Katie as Nessa but the guy playing Boq was all wrong. It didn't seem like he was attracted to Glinda, it was more like he wanted to be Glinda.
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Post by Paul on Nov 8, 2016 21:49:32 GMT
Is Alice on as Elphaba tonight? I'm seeing the show tomorrow evening - hoping Rachel is on.
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Post by Paul on Nov 8, 2016 19:05:23 GMT
I definitely would not refer to Danielle as a musical theatre legend. She is a slightly bland but decent performer.
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Post by Paul on Nov 5, 2016 18:39:32 GMT
Going to see this again this Wednesday evening. I haven't seen this since Jennifer DiNoia's last performance so I am actually looking forward to it. Hoping Rachel will be on.
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Post by Paul on Oct 18, 2016 22:08:50 GMT
That's more than likely what it comes down to for everyone. I was introduced to the American version first so I do prefer that more, however I have no problems with the rest of the cast having English accents.
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Post by Paul on Oct 18, 2016 21:16:25 GMT
I agree, that note was not great but I do like that she attempted it. West End Glindas are so boring in my opinion. Just out of interest, why do you find them so boring? Because they usually sing the score as it was written? Or another reason? I don't find the fact that they sing the score as it is written. If they want to throw in a few riffs or high notes it is more than welcome. It's just that in London Glinda is a snobby b***h. In America she is a preppy airhead. I think the humour works better the American way. I think if they had Elphaba be British and Glinda be American it would work so much better.
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Post by Paul on Oct 18, 2016 13:12:06 GMT
Suzie has ended NOMTW on the optional high note here in London! Didn't enjoy that - needs some vibrato otherwise it just sounds like a scream And a slightly flat one at that. I agree, that note was not great but I do like that she attempted it. West End Glindas are so boring in my opinion.
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Post by Paul on Oct 16, 2016 16:22:07 GMT
The general public are very annoying. Loved the show.
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Post by Paul on Oct 16, 2016 9:35:15 GMT
Going to see this in Belfast with some friends later today. Almost a year since I last seen the show in London so I'm very excited to see it again.
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Post by Paul on Oct 6, 2016 8:11:35 GMT
I wasn't at Wicked, but I met a Wicked fan recently who had seen the show a lot (triple figures.) I didn't think anything of the girl seeing the show so many times. It's her money. She mentioned sitting beside Rachel's husband at Wicked once and she said "he knows me quite well." I thought that was a bit much. I don't understand fans who try to force relationships like that as their claim to fame.
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Post by Paul on Oct 4, 2016 18:22:11 GMT
Natasha Barnes was amazing in Funny Girl. Instantly likeable. Even though I have not seen Sheridan in the role I felt Natasha's acting was quite similar to how quirky Sheridan is. Singing was fantastic too.
Here is her last 'Don't rain on my parade'
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Post by Paul on Oct 3, 2016 16:13:18 GMT
Going to see this tonight. I think Natasha is on. I'd like to see Sheridan but I'm just glad to get to see this before it closes.
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Post by Paul on Oct 2, 2016 11:38:05 GMT
Anyone free tonight and want to go see Shoshana Bean? I'd hate for this ticket to go to waste.
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Post by Paul on Oct 1, 2016 21:36:54 GMT
Saw this tonight with Carole as Rachel. I wasn't expecting much and by the end of act one I had decided I would never see it again.
Second act was different. I thought I was familiar with the storyline but apparently not. I was an emotional mess. I thought Carole was wonderful, as was Rachel John.
The only negative thing was the acting. Carole and Rachel were great but some of the other characters were terrible. Overall I'm really glad I've seen this show.
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Post by Paul on Sept 30, 2016 20:16:57 GMT
Do you have any shows in mind? Preferably musicals.
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