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Post by talkstageytome on Jul 22, 2016 9:17:36 GMT
I'm certain it's his real hair. Hasn't he always been a brunette?
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Post by talkstageytome on Jul 21, 2016 22:31:32 GMT
Saw this tonight too and despite not getting totally into it until act 2, I ended up really liking it! Felt like most things were great but couldn't put my finger of anything which I LOVED. Except maybe Andy Karl as Phil. Great voice, very magnetic and funny and made an unbearable character quite likable really...in some parts at least. Wasn't sure about Rita's voice but loved her performance in the role. Liked the music but I thought that aside from a couple of songs, most of them melted into one long ensemble number. The act two opening number was a lovely song and I 'got' it, but it still felt odd. Same goes for the insurance man song, HOWEVER my favourite song was I think the second one in act 2. I won't spoil it but it was very rock-y and relentless and I loved it. Got the biggest applause of the evening. In fact, I wish there had been more numbers like it. The show stopped near the end of act 1 for about 5 mins, due to a problem with the revolve I think. And the set didn't fit together properly at the end of the act either. Set was fine but nothing to scream about. Looked a bit unimpressive to begin with though, given how cool the TV screen 'curtain' at the begining is. Great use of the revolve but at times it did remind me a bit of the end of Peter Pan Goes Wrong! I'd like to see this again but I'm not in any rush to. Perhaps if it transferred at a later date? Any rumours of a cast album?
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Post by talkstageytome on Jul 19, 2016 22:03:12 GMT
Great. Thanks!
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Post by talkstageytome on Jul 19, 2016 21:59:25 GMT
I'm there on thursday. Praying we don't melt into the seats! Are they selling proper programmes for this yet?
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Post by talkstageytome on Jul 19, 2016 2:32:08 GMT
Couldn't find much info about this but apparently TMM is going on tour in 2017! Gary Lloyd will direct.
Apparently these are the only dates announced, but hopefully we'll get a few more venues announced later...
Tue, 17th January 2017 to Sat, 21st January 2017 New Wimbledon Theatre
Mon, 20th February 2017 to Sat, 25th February 2017 Liverpool Empire
Mon, 27th March 2017 to Sat, 1st April 2017 Waterside Theatre, Aylesbury
(I'm certain I couldn't find a thread on this already, so I'm sorry if I missed one!)
Very exciting though, this show has one of my favourite scores.
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Post by talkstageytome on Jul 17, 2016 12:40:04 GMT
Injured, I assume. According to her twitter she fell down some stairs yesterday.
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Post by talkstageytome on Jul 16, 2016 18:33:27 GMT
That was years ago though. Perhaps a super fan from the front row will have to go on?! True, but needs must. I'm sure she knows the part well enough by now given that she's pretty much a part of the Apollo Victoria architecture at this point! Hopefully one or two of the understudies will be back tomorrow and so it won't come to that though.
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Post by talkstageytome on Jul 16, 2016 18:28:20 GMT
Katie Rowley Jones went on Elphaba once so that's a possibility should anything happen to Michelle.
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Post by talkstageytome on Jul 15, 2016 23:51:42 GMT
Seems to be going down a treat!
I caught the tour a few months ago and thought is was utterly abismal (although Rachel John was an absolutely breathtaking Rachel!). Set was cheap looking, dance numbers were underpowered and the story was cheesy but not in an enjoyable way. I must be missing something though, as lots of people seem to be loving it!
I love Beverley and Rachel so this seems like vocally at least I'd love it. Might give it a go if I've got some free time in London, if nothing else it'd be good to hear Beverley sing IWALY again. She was on fire at West End Live!
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Post by talkstageytome on Jul 15, 2016 22:23:34 GMT
Oooh, this sounds extremely exciting! I'm there next Thursday. Cannot wait! Enthused by the talk of a full standing ovation tonight. Excellent, by the sound of things!
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Post by talkstageytome on Jul 15, 2016 21:31:19 GMT
Yep, I agree to some extent with the other two (although I'd go with 'not the best' peraonally) but Michael Crawford is wonderful in my opinion.
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Post by talkstageytome on Jul 15, 2016 21:27:01 GMT
I really hope that that ends up working out as I'd love to see Alex Brightman but Nathan Amzi is the obvious choice over here, so it'd be the best of both worlds.
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Post by talkstageytome on Jul 12, 2016 22:12:34 GMT
I've listened to a few videos of Alice Fearn on Youtube and she sounds wonderful. Excited to hear her Elphaba at some point!
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Post by talkstageytome on Jul 11, 2016 12:30:47 GMT
Rebecca Trehearn would be on my list too, I think!
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Post by talkstageytome on Jul 11, 2016 12:15:53 GMT
I've been looking forward to hearing about casting since the transfer was officially announced. Hopefully they'll announce something soon.
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Post by talkstageytome on Jul 11, 2016 12:08:15 GMT
I'm really hoping that there will be dayseats available for this one, as I can see myself wanting to see it a couple of times (given how much I enjoyed the cast album!) and don't mind the waiting around in the mornings.
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Post by talkstageytome on Jul 8, 2016 1:46:21 GMT
I also saw the broadcast tonight, having opted out of seeing it when my friend offered a spare ticket to the matinee on West End Live weekend.
Cast was disappointingly passionless, and I thought Madden and James were too mature to convey the hormone fuelled attraction that makes R+J's love at first sight realistic. Derek Jacobi was interesting as Mercutio, and played him as a dandy, apparently influenced by Oscar Wilde according to the pre-show talk thing. It's just a shame his death was so... lame.
Although I didn't warm to him immediately, by the end of act 1 I also really liked Jack Colgrave Hirst as Benvolio too, and I missed the swagger and camaraderie of Benvolio, Mercutio and Romeo in act 2, which was a little bit exhausting to be honest. Lily James must sleep well after every performance because her hysterical act 2 Juliet wails and weeps pretty much the whole way through. It must be pretty draining for her. It's devastating, but because she's so hysterical from the start of the act, the play never really reached an emotional high point and it hardly felt like the ultimate tale of woe.
That being said, the subtlety of Lord Montague and Lord Capulet's reconciliation was rather touching.
LOVED the fact that it was in black and white though. Felt very sophisticated. The simplicity of the costumes and set worked for me too.
Over all I thought it was just fine. I enjoyed a few elements but for me there was just not enough passion or connection between any of the actors really. Still, it was nicely filmed and for £14 at my local cinema I'd say I had an enjoyable night out.
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Post by talkstageytome on Jul 4, 2016 17:20:27 GMT
I just finished watching this for the second time. It's just gorgeous isn't it? What an outstanding cast! Zachary Levi is wonderful and very endearing (I've been a fan since Chuck!) and Laura Benanti has a gorgeous voice. My personal favourite cast member was Gavin Creel who is scene stealing, and with the most beautiful vibrato (Can you tell I'm a big fan? ). I'd definitely recommend catching this while you have the chance!
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Post by talkstageytome on Jul 1, 2016 20:20:54 GMT
I was in the balcony and to some extent felt the same. Although the venue was quite small and the view was brilliant. My friend and I got very excited when he did a little bit of Why God Why because we'd asked for it on Twitter (among with about 100 other people I'm sure, but still... ) when he asked a while back. Great atmosphere though, I grinned throughout!
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Post by talkstageytome on Jun 30, 2016 23:42:27 GMT
I was at the 8pm show too, in the balcony! It was UTTERLY FABULOUS! He performed a great selection of songs and his original songs were excellent too. Was happy to hear songs from pretty much all of the musicals he's famous for having performed in. And his duets with his wife were excellent too!
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Post by talkstageytome on Jun 30, 2016 16:17:02 GMT
What an enjoyable review! Thanks so much.
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Post by talkstageytome on Jun 29, 2016 7:24:02 GMT
Great, thank you. I'll let you know what happens today!
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Post by talkstageytome on Jun 28, 2016 22:42:25 GMT
I must say the staff at the Hippodrome Casino are absolutely lovely over the phone, but I'm having real problems actually talking to someone who knows who I am (on their system.. i.e. no one has been able to look at my name on the system and tell me exactly how many tickets are under my name) and where my money is (I'm a student and my summer rent in due in two days, I need all the £££ I can get! ). I believe I've been charged twice, was told I'd receive a form to fill in via email in order to get back my money, but still haven't been sent that. No one has been able to clarify just exactly what has happened, but at this point I'm praying I DON'T have a spare two tickets, because now I've only got a day or two to get rid of them if that's the case. Will ring back again tomorrow morning. Talked to a lovely lady on the phone, but after 10 minutes of reciting my name, booking confirmation email adress, phone number etc. etc. I had to be redirected elsewhere and all progress ceased. I've emailed the venue's general info email address now, in hopes that someone can point me in the direction of the person I actually need to speak too. Fingers crossed. So excited for Thursday though, and the filming news is very interesting!
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Post by talkstageytome on Jun 28, 2016 22:15:00 GMT
Oooh, sounds promising! Thanks for reporting back. I'm always a bit wary of 'stunt casting' but sometimes it can work out. It'll be interesting to see what others have to say about it too.
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Post by talkstageytome on Jun 28, 2016 22:12:49 GMT
Yes, I really like the space too actually. Could do with a lick of paint but not nearly as grimy and seedy as it's being made out to be. Can't wait to see something else there (probably Ragtime as the other two in this new season don;t really jump out at me.)
I'm so excited to see the future of the Charing Cross Theatre. Can't wait to see what comes next!
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