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Post by theatre on Jul 9, 2017 11:57:11 GMT
Hmmm.... Amber tweeted yesterday evening that jet lag has got the best of her.... now call me skeptical but surely jet lag doesn't take almost a week to set in? Perhaps Amber wasn't ill at all but still away? Seems suspicious if you ask me!
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Post by theatre on Jul 2, 2017 18:42:50 GMT
Karen was fabulous when I saw her a couple of weeks ago. She killed it. Can't speak for Marisha but that WEL video ain't good. Yes, I know we're not supposed to take that as a representation of her performance but... I think there may be more drama to come... Did you see Marisha's Sunday WEL set? It was like a different person singing, definitely worth a watch if you haven't seen it for her I Am Changing (and her duet with Rachel Tucker). As you said, I know we're not supposed to take WEL as a representation of the actors' performances but for me Karen's One Night Only was weak. Weaker than Marisha's and I am telling you, but I do have a bit of a soft spot for her and have seen her kill it twice in the Savoy (though I will freely admit Marisha wasn't on form at WEL).
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Post by theatre on Jun 29, 2017 19:27:39 GMT
I was more team Glenn Close at the Oliviers, as her acting was exeptional, not to say I didn't enjoy Amber Riley, she sang with great gust. So saw this again yesterday afternoon and the understudy was on, who happens to be Karen Mav, now I am normally very reluctant when people say how good a understudy is and find people post this to really compensate for missing the star and makes them feel better about their loss - but seeing Karen Mav yesterday and I am telling you she was excellent. I thought Karen was dull and a tad pitchy at WEL and didn't seem to have any of the fire that makes the character, I did wonder if that was at least partially down to not doing the show in full in the theatre and just the one song, so I'm glad that she's getting more positive reviews recently in the show.
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Post by theatre on Jun 28, 2017 21:40:05 GMT
I have seen Marisha and Dreamgirls twice and was at WEL on Saturday. Just wanted to say that please don't be put off by Marisha's WEL performance, you really do have to see Marisha live to experience the energy she gives as it adds a whole new dimension that you just don't get on video. Having said that, she does it a lot better in the show than she did at WEL - either she was ill and struggling a bit vocally or was feeding too much off of the live crowd. Don't get me wrong her performance in the show is equally as passionate and intense but vocally is much better. For a better representation, take a listen to the recording on YouTube of Marisha doing AIATY at the Magic Night at the Musicals concert at the Albert Hall, or even her Sunday performance or I Am Changing - she really is a fornce to behold, and it's a shame about the bum notes at West End Live!
As an aside, my third trip to Dreamgirls coming up on 13th - with any luck, miss Amber Riley will not be indisposed this time!
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Post by theatre on Jun 10, 2017 23:11:46 GMT
A little bit gutted about Tyrone, he was one of my favourites in the show and I'm due to go again in a couple of weeks, but I'm sure Joshua will be great.
Also glad to see that this has now finally been officially extended to February! Woo! Too early to assume Marisha will get the gig full time?
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Post by theatre on Jun 6, 2017 20:25:45 GMT
Just noticed this video that has recently surfaced of Karen singing Listen back in December, her second performance apparently. To me, this doesn't sound too good at all - shouty and pitchy particularly at the climax when they sing together. Anyone that's seen her recently - I gather she's improved since this? If this is what she sounded like towards the beginning of the run then I'm not at all surprised that Marisha was brought over! Glad to see her getting morepositive reviews now, though.
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Post by theatre on May 25, 2017 7:00:46 GMT
Interesting that this branding team only appears to be on the social media accounts and not the official website, or physical advertisements but it's early days for that. The website however surprises me - usually if you want to rebrand good practice is to do it all together for consistency. This could therefore be social media only branding to try and draw in the younger crowds, or maybe a mini test for your branding?
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Post by theatre on May 24, 2017 17:34:11 GMT
I can only guess that this is a final attempt at a last boost in ticket sales - perhaps trying to sell the show as less of an old-fashioned musical to draw in new crowds? Don't get me wrong, I love me an old fashioned musical but perhaps they're attempting to cash in on the pre-teen loving Wicked-esque fans? Judging by the offers on TodayTix, and the empty back of stalls when I went last month on a Friday, the sales haven't been as strong as they could have been.
Or maybe, this is a hint at branding for a possible tour? A guy can dream!
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Post by theatre on May 16, 2017 22:16:19 GMT
Overrated - Stephen Schwartz *ducks for cover*
I just don't find any of his songs that memorable or impressive, with the obvious exception of defying gravity (but the cynical part of me wonders if even that's just because of its exposure)
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Post by theatre on May 15, 2017 19:29:17 GMT
Looks as though Lily has been ditched as 1st Cover Deena, Jocasta is on for Deena tonight, and is on for Deena for a week beginning Thursday even though Lily is in the show. You know what, I wondered if this would happen. After seeing Lily when she covered a couple weeks ago make some mistakes whilst Sonya was in the box, such as not being able to tie her gown up and using the wrong arm twice in the dancing, I jokingly said to my friend 'she won't be covering again!' - looks like I was right! Sonya did not look impressed when I looked up!
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Post by theatre on May 14, 2017 16:52:17 GMT
These are the clips of Marisha at the magic of the musicals show. She sounds amazing! I think she will certainly take over from Amber when Amber leaves as they keep getting her to do outings/performances in place of Amber. I think it'd be lovely for her to take over and become very well known in the West End and stay here for years. It's so nice that not many people knew of her before she came over now she is a star!! I totally forgot to post on here that I'd uploaded these to YouTube! Thanks for doing it for me 😂 And I totally agree about Marisha, I'm actually a little bit obsessed having seen her live 3 times now! Dare I say I prefer her version of I Am Changing here to Amber's on the CD 😬😂
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Post by theatre on May 7, 2017 20:20:39 GMT
Just a thought theatre , with this being a public forum, is it worth taking down the link and DM-ing it to people on request? I don't know how radio copyright works, but I wouldn't want you to run into any issues That said, thank you so much for sharing with us all! Hadn't even thought about that! Have done so, thanks!
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Post by theatre on May 7, 2017 19:58:46 GMT
If anyone wants the link audios for this then let me know!
Edit: Link removed, available on request
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Post by theatre on May 7, 2017 19:56:31 GMT
I have a folder in which I'll be adding the audio files from the Magic At The Musicals performances as and when they're saved! If you want the link, let me know by DM!
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Post by theatre on May 7, 2017 18:37:54 GMT
^ Totally agree! I'm recording the Mellow Magic show so I'll have MP3s of Marisha's performances for y'all later
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Post by theatre on May 7, 2017 18:21:16 GMT
Everyone drop what you're doing, Marisha is performing I Am Changing on Mellow Magic as we speak!! few flat notes in there I think that's very harsh! I was there and she was phenomenal, just heard it now also and though she nailed it. With Marisha, it's totally different to Amber, for example - it's all about the passion and the performance and not note perfection, which I'll take any day!
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Post by theatre on May 2, 2017 22:01:19 GMT
I was in tonight - picked up some good Row G seats for £50 on TodayTix (QLKBI if you'd be so kind!) Sonya was in tonight in the box - probably due to the double understudy, Lily particularly. Second time seeing the show and second time getting Marisha on a non-scheduled day! Should have guessed as Amber wasn't on on Saturday either. My friends always joke that I'm cursed when it comes to always seeing alternates and understudies, though in Marisha's case it's a blessing! Last time I saw her it was her first show ever in London, so this time she seemed even better! The audience were very vocal during And I Am Telling You - too much - but she deserved all the applause she received at the end because she gives hands down the rawest performance of that song I've ever seen. Lily for me was meh. Messed up a little on some of the dancing and couldn't tie her robe after the opening of Act 2 so that was a bit awkward. Vocals were good for the most part but not as good as Liisi, though her acting I really enjoyed. Last time I saw Jocasta as Lorrell, who was amazing, but Asmaret nailed it! Added a whole new layer to the character which I just loved. Other cast members all on form - Joe Aaron Reid being the exception who once again only seemed capable of two facial expressions, but I guess that's partly the direction and the character. All in all, amazing night! What a shame, I'll have to go again and hope that I'll get Amber on the third time lucky!
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Post by theatre on Apr 29, 2017 20:30:28 GMT
Saw Sam yesterday evening - having seen Charlie before and knowing how good he was I didn't know what to expect. I left pleasantly surprised - Sam was vocally as strong as Charlie though not as loud - may have been a mic thing though as I was sat in a different place, a bit further back. His dancing didn't quite have the same spring to it that Charlie's has and especially when working with the cane he seemed to be concentrating on it a little bit definitely had most of it down. It's hard to explain though but when seeing Charlie, he was just mesmerising - you couldn't take your eyes off him, he has 'the X factor' for want of a better phrase! Sam didn't have this like Charlie does but was still very impressive in the role, and I enjoyed his interpretation. My sister was not so keen, but I'm sure that's because she has a bit of a crush on Charlie!
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Post by theatre on Apr 27, 2017 8:04:26 GMT
Anyone else seen Sam in the role of Kipps? I booked on TodayTix to take my my mother for a second time on Friday, not realising Charlie was off (I should have realised when the tickets were so cheap!). Absolutely in love with Charlie's take on the role, so just wondering how Sam compares, now that he's got a few more shows under his belt?
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Post by theatre on Apr 26, 2017 17:26:06 GMT
Just confirming what we already know, Ruth has responded to a tweet (rather passive aggressively!) that says she won't ever make it on as Effie on her twitter here, which seems to me to be the first time she's publically tweeted about it
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