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Post by tr252 on Jan 31, 2017 16:48:35 GMT
I really enjoyed KJ when I was the show in April last year however I did think his vocals were a little weak. I really want to go back and see this show again however! (Is KJ his real name? It seems odd to have letters as your first name and also really American and yes I know he is American). It stands for something. Same as with AJ Holmes (Andrew James I think his actual name is) Oh yes - I feel a bit stupid, I could have worked that out myself. Not a fan of it though.
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Post by tr252 on Jan 31, 2017 16:04:19 GMT
I really enjoyed KJ when I was the show in April last year however I did think his vocals were a little weak. I really want to go back and see this show again however!
(Is KJ his real name? It seems odd to have letters as your first name and also really American and yes I know he is American).
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Post by tr252 on Jan 29, 2017 21:20:42 GMT
Calling it now - Emma will take over from Willemijn. Which would be terrible news because her portrayal was dreadful. Pretty sure Evita is running all year so I doubt that. I think bringing Elphaba's back only truly works when they have the status of Rachel, Kerry, Willemijn etc. Plus, I'm hoping for a fresh new Elphaba, somebody who hasn't been part of the cast. Please Wicked gods, do you thing!
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Post by tr252 on Jan 29, 2017 10:02:31 GMT
I feel emotional just listening to these audios and that speech. Those were great words by Rachel - she didn't need to say anything else.
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Post by tr252 on Jan 29, 2017 0:05:09 GMT
I like that she had the balance of riffs and score so perfect. The riffs are there to please the fans that want the thrill but the score is still prominent. She's such as pro.
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Post by tr252 on Jan 28, 2017 23:43:40 GMT
I've just heard the same audio - blimey, for me personally, there will never be an Elphaba like Rachel's. I really can't put into words what her portrayal has done for me over the past few years and actually, I've only realised recently how much of an effect she has had. Every time I feel down, or I think I can't do or achieve something, I find myself going back to Rachel's Elphaba, specifically Defying Gravity. Her voice, her delivery, her acting just has so much depth to it that it gives me some sort of strength because the lyrics really speak to me when she sings them. This to me is the power of musical theatre at it's finest.
(I know that sounds a little cheesy)
Of course, I admire all of the actresses who take on the role of Elphaba but when I've watched Rachel in the role, I've felt so safe and I've taken something new away from it every single damn time. She's so layered.
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Post by tr252 on Jan 28, 2017 21:33:54 GMT
She will be defying gravity in about 15 ministers. She'll be what now? You can read can't you? She'll be defying gravity in 15 ministers. ![;)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/wink.png) Insert rant about iPhone auto correct right here... Sounds like Rachel is going out with the bang she so deserves. Enjoy the second act!
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Post by tr252 on Jan 28, 2017 20:40:01 GMT
Those shoes are glorious! Is anyone else stuck at home sadly trying to figure out where in the show they would be about now? (I'm guessing Dillamond's first classroom) I'm so sad not to be there! ![:(](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/sad.png) Yes, I am. She will be defying gravity in about 15 ministers. I feel like one of those crazy fans saying that - I'm really not! The whole jazz hands joke is really ticking me. ![:D](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/grin.png)
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Post by tr252 on Jan 28, 2017 19:21:33 GMT
Have an amazing time!!!! Any interval updates would be much appreciated
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Post by tr252 on Jan 28, 2017 19:01:30 GMT
Just seen a post on twitter from someone saying that they got Rachel to sign their shoe. Nice... I can't imagine how that conversation went I can't comprehend how people could possibly think that kind of thing is ok?! I don't understand why asking her to sign their programme isn't enough.
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Post by tr252 on Jan 28, 2017 17:28:26 GMT
Show stop mid-Act 1 at She Loves Me due to tech problems, so I'm now cutting it quite fine to get to Victoria! Might have to skip dinner... Try and grab something on the go at M&S in Victoria station.
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Post by tr252 on Jan 28, 2017 16:04:45 GMT
For some reason, I'm not surprised. I didn't expect this to be a kick up. Hope you're enjoying the show!
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Post by tr252 on Jan 28, 2017 11:32:19 GMT
Do we know how many performances Rachel will have done as Elphaba when she finishes?
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Post by tr252 on Jan 28, 2017 9:05:49 GMT
Green with envy reading this thread - the atmosphere at the theatre today will be electric.
I can't remember there being such a hype for a cast change since... well, the last time Rachel left!
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Post by tr252 on Jan 27, 2017 20:17:59 GMT
So jealous of you all who are at the show this week. Unfortunately my plans to see the show yesterday evening didn't go ahead so please post all as much detail as possible over the weekend so I can live through you all. ![:P](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/tongue.png)
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Post by tr252 on Jan 27, 2017 9:49:01 GMT
I'm not trying to take the moral high ground but I can see this going the same way as it did a few days ago and I'd really like this thread to be open over the weekend for cast change...
Just to add about Alexia from a couple of pages ago, I really wish I had seen her. From audios I've heard she's not my favourite vocalist (I know, I know, you shouldn't judge on audios...) but I think she ha as certain innocence to her voice which really suits Elphaba in the first act - her belt is so clear and has brightness about it.
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Post by tr252 on Jan 25, 2017 15:52:51 GMT
This is exactly what happened on Saturdays matinee as well - I thought Rachel may have knocked her mic in some way or another which meant it had gone muffled. Also, there was a few instances of feedback as well which Rachel seemed to be doing her best to control, especially during ALAYM when Elphaba and Fiyero get it on. Interesting, there was a load of feedback during No Good Deed, but the catfight thing was weird. I just assumed there was a problem with the hat mic so were using the hairlines (hairlines don't work well with hats) but maybe there's more to it than that. From what I can remember, it never happened the two times I went during 2014 The feedback was at a couple of point, I can't remember where but I do remember ALAYM. There was a lighting error going into the witches meeting the Wizard for the first time as well which I mentioned a few pages back - although if you hadn't seen the show a few times, you probably wouldn't have noticed.
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Post by tr252 on Jan 25, 2017 15:38:44 GMT
Sadly, yes that is how it usually is. At least it's been like that every time I wasn't in the front of the stalls. It always seems like the ensemble is hardly amplified in the first act, and then suddenly the second act is always much louder. To be honest, when I went the other week there were quite a few feedback issues and the sound was awful during the catfight scene, really muffled (sounded like they were using Rachel's hairline mic as opposed to the hat mounted one) and this was from the front of stalls. This is exactly what happened on Saturdays matinee as well - I thought Rachel may have knocked her mic in some way or another which meant it had gone muffled. Also, there was a few instances of feedback as well which Rachel seemed to be doing her best to control, especially during ALAYM when Elphaba and Fiyero get it on.
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Post by tr252 on Jan 24, 2017 21:42:59 GMT
I've been lucky enough to see her approximately 10 times since 2010. Her Elphaba has been quite a big part of my life for the past 7 years and I doubt she will return to the show again now. I can't wait to her how her final shows are I just wish I could be there! I discovered Wicked just after she had left for the first time by seeing a video of her singing Defying Gravity at West End live. I became obsessed with Wicked and counted the days until she finally returned. I'm glad that I at least saw her once, but I wish I had seen her more often. I'll be in town this Saturday but most likely won't be able to get affordable tickets to her last show That's the problem with these short stints. Time goes so quickly, when she returned in September it felt like she was here for months but now all of sudden shes leaving. I wonder how she's feeling - probably quite emotional. Have you thought about attending one of her solo concerts in March?
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Post by tr252 on Jan 24, 2017 21:37:58 GMT
I'm starting to feel quite sad that Rachel is leaving this Saturday, I really wish she had been back a full year but I can see why didn't sign up for that. Same here. I only got the chance to see her once after having waited for several years for her to return. I've been lucky enough to see her approximately 10 times since 2010. Her Elphaba has been quite a big part of my life for the past 7 years and I doubt she will return to the show again now. I can't wait to her how her final shows are I just wish I could be there! Also, I know audios are frowned upon etc but I can't stop listening to this TWAI. When she started in 2010 I always felt this was her weakest song of 'the big three' but I really can't decide anymore differentiate any difference in quality between them now, just shows how much she has developed over time.
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Post by tr252 on Jan 24, 2017 21:30:44 GMT
I'm starting to feel quite sad that Rachel is leaving this Saturday, I really wish she had been back a full year but I can see why didn't sign up for that.
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Post by tr252 on Jan 24, 2017 17:55:34 GMT
I really can't imagine Mark Evans in the role at all, I'm not sure why, he's a decent actor although I've only seem him as Fiyero in Wicked. He did play Elder Price in the US tour, so when 49thand8th posted that picture of him and Cody saying "see you soon", I assumed he was asked to reprise this role in London. Yes, he does look a tad old for a 19 year old missionary, but after Gavin Creel, nothing's impossible... Fair point - I forgot he played it in America. He seems to be set on becoming a US resident judging by his Twitter and has had a bit of work over there following the Mormon tour. I don't know if it's just me but he seemed to leave the West End when he was becoming quite the star? Good luck to him anyway.
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Post by tr252 on Jan 24, 2017 17:43:57 GMT
And I've hoped they had finally cast their first British Elder Price - Mark Evans... Still: I do wonder when the full cast will be announced. I really can't imagine Mark Evans in the role at all, I'm not sure why, he's a decent actor although I've only seem him as Fiyero in Wicked.
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Post by tr252 on Jan 23, 2017 23:50:21 GMT
I forgot to say when posting about my trip to see the show on Saturday - DG, and actually the show in general, felt a little extra special what with the Women's March happening on the same day.
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Post by tr252 on Jan 23, 2017 11:54:57 GMT
So what are the indications of a Tucker appearance on Wednesday Evening, considering the no show on Saturday night? I expect she will be pacing herself this week and I'd guess at taking the matinee off instead of the evening if she feels she needs to. What time does the evening show usually finish? I may have the opportunity of seeing the show again on Thursday evening but it depends what time the last train home is!
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