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Post by westendcub on Mar 20, 2016 11:32:24 GMT
Was at the matinee yesterday, I'm glad I have finally seen a production of 'Guys & Dolls' & the staging was excellent..
I'm not a huge fan of the score or story meaning even the talented cast couldn't bowl me over & make me love this.
It feels too long & act one just drags on, Act 2 is far better but the ending feels so rushed!
I must say that 'Sit down, rocking the boat' is an absolute delight & the choreography from the male ensemble is marvellous throughout- 'Luck be a lady' was a bit of a letdown - such a good song but was not keen on the arrangement
I would say there are far better things to go see in the West-End such as upcoming Savoy run 'Funny Girl' but then again 'Guys & Dolls' score has never clicked or appealed
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Post by westendcub on Mar 18, 2016 14:12:12 GMT
Going to the matinee tomorrow, I knew some of the music but not seen on stage or on film before!
'Luck be a Lady' is a fave, I was going to the cinema but not now!
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Post by westendcub on Mar 17, 2016 13:12:21 GMT
'Doctors' is definitely common these days to have on TV credits
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Post by westendcub on Mar 16, 2016 12:33:45 GMT
I am going on Tues 29th...I just thought oh why not!!
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Post by westendcub on Mar 15, 2016 22:50:43 GMT
We only went on to blooming win!! We were called 'The TheatreBoard Darlings'..we have some winners photos!!!
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Post by westendcub on Mar 15, 2016 18:59:13 GMT
Hi,
I'm with Anthony40 just across the road - just need to finish my beer & we will be over!!
Looking forward to it, Go Team!!!
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Post by westendcub on Mar 14, 2016 21:18:00 GMT
Came across this on BBC radio at work today & listened, what a wonderful radio play.
The way the story weaved & changed & a very clever music cue I thought it was riveting.
This wasn't on my radar but the radio play has intrigued me but now I've experienced it in that medium I do wonder if I need to see it played out on stage.
It's worth a listen on player if your interested in the piece.
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Post by westendcub on Mar 14, 2016 12:36:03 GMT
I am coming and will join the Theatre Board team ;-)
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Post by westendcub on Mar 11, 2016 12:43:34 GMT
Oh yes 'Altar Boyz' I saw that twice in New York!!
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Post by westendcub on Mar 11, 2016 8:24:03 GMT
I think Ben Richards is perfect for the role, I was hoping for Lloyd Owen as didn't see the original cast of this show but Ben has a lovely voice and is nice to look at ;-)
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Post by westendcub on Mar 10, 2016 13:41:33 GMT
Ghost, Viva Forever! (yup, you read that correctly), Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, I Can't Sing!, Made in Dagenham and Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown. Agree with you on all bar (Choc factory and the broke down women - never appealed to me and haven't seen them!)
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Post by westendcub on Mar 10, 2016 13:31:04 GMT
I'm rather tempted by this due to Rebecca Caine being in the cast - I met and chatted with her after 'The Milkdo' and she was charming and sweet - Had quite a few exchanges with her on Twitter ever since...plus this theatre is on my list to visit (I am gutted I didn't get in gear for 'Show Boat')
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Post by westendcub on Mar 10, 2016 13:28:02 GMT
Yes I am interested in this but awaiting for cast and might hold out for deals!
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Post by westendcub on Mar 10, 2016 13:19:08 GMT
'Dirty Rotten Scoundrels' I think it's such a charming, smart show with a great memorable score. Back on the old forum a lot of people remarked it had a not so memorable score which I've never agreed with.
I would also say 'Sunshine on Leith' - it has a good reputation but underrated as it hasn't played a main West-End house, it was a delight getting to see it at the Bridewell last year!
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Post by westendcub on Mar 10, 2016 13:11:58 GMT
Oh 'Cats' is up there, saw this in my childhood and even then I just didn't understand what the fuss was and why is was a hot ticket, must see show - I haven't gone to the recent revival or ever seen again since the 90's!!
Unpopular opinion but I must say 'Kinky Boots' - I did have a nice evening but I found the book so weak with so many unresolved plot lines and under developed characters. I went in thinking this was my new 'show' so maybe my expectations were a little too highly pitched, I have a feeling I will end seeing this again soon as my sister has mentioned she wants to go see a musical with me and hedging my bets she will pick this show so perhaps I will have a change of heart upon 2nd viewing (happened with 'Mamma Mia!' for me!!)
Oh 'The Book of Mormon' glad I can see I have seen it, won online lottery tickets last year. It was amusing, had some good numbers and moments but would't want to sit through it again and thought it was overrated - saying this the friend I took declared it to be the best musical he has ever seen!!
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Post by westendcub on Mar 9, 2016 13:23:25 GMT
I don't have too much desire to see this one again on stage but would love to see Sophie Issacs take on the lead female role.
I not think I will with the slew of new shows for this year now on my radar but look forward to hearing your reports on her performance, she was blooming brilliant in 'Made in Dagenham' and deserves some spotlight!!
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Post by westendcub on Mar 9, 2016 13:19:18 GMT
Enjoy BurlyBeaR!
I have not seen this on stage but have listened to the USA cast recording and it's campy 80's fun! I have seen the original film on TV (I do have on DVD) but never seen it all the way through, I really enjoyed the remake a few years back (saw at cinema, have on DVD) and that is on Netflix now!
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Post by westendcub on Mar 9, 2016 13:16:32 GMT
Well the promo shot of Declan has sold this to me ;-) He really suits a beard!
Another venue I have never booked in advance for but agree this is a likely seller, need to look at dates - Never experienced JCS before
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Post by westendcub on Mar 9, 2016 13:11:02 GMT
Nolan jumping ship to this tour means I now get to see Lyn Paul again in 'Blood Brothers' when I see over Easter in Torquay!!
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Post by westendcub on Mar 9, 2016 13:09:01 GMT
This show sits along 'Let it Be' and 'Motown' in my no thank-you very much...I would go on a freebie but not part a single cent for a musical tribute show that these are, they just have zero appeal!!
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Post by westendcub on Mar 9, 2016 12:56:24 GMT
What I love this the discussions that this shows seems to provoke, it wasn't a darling with critics but seems to have repeat audiences and a core fan base over on Broadway (and of course those as expressed on here not fans of it!).
I can only go on the cast soundtrack and all the television promo performances/promo videos I have watched and I fall into the I can't wait for this to fly into the West-End camp!!
I might finally have my new 'Made in Dagenham'
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Post by westendcub on Mar 8, 2016 12:11:58 GMT
I thinking of coming to this - is the TB team fully assigned?
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Post by westendcub on Mar 7, 2016 7:24:18 GMT
My heart turned a flutter for the cute G.I boys in 'Miss Saigon' I loved the 70's costumes in Act 2 & then swooned in those blue suits 'American Dream' ?
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Post by westendcub on Mar 4, 2016 9:47:14 GMT
Disagree about blended together, the parents both show the difference in attitudes and manner well. The father is very central to the plot, in the same way that Billy's father is in 'Billy Elliot'. Those characters have their own journey arc, prejudices and regret and stubbornness to overcome.
I also think he was wonderful and an asset to the show through his performance and take on the role. He is the one that brought tears to my eyes twice when he let's his daughter go at the end.
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Post by westendcub on Mar 3, 2016 12:12:47 GMT
Keep completely forgetting it exists and is playing...not heard anyone mention it!!
It's not on my radar!!
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