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Post by tr252 on Jan 10, 2019 13:54:30 GMT
I’m yet to see this again in the cinema but then music for me is getting better and better with each listen and I enjoyed it begin with anyway. Isolated away from the film you can concentrate more on the lyrics and beautiful orchestrations.
Definitely going to book a repeat cinema trip!
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Post by tr252 on Jan 4, 2019 13:06:41 GMT
Completely new casting would be the only thing that would entice me back go the Apollo Victoria, and it would have to be the right casting (cough)Rachel John(cough)... Yes Rachel John would be amazing! Has she auditioned for it previously at all?
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Post by tr252 on Jan 1, 2019 20:36:18 GMT
If the Wicked film ever does come to fruition, could Lady Gaga play Elphaba? I'd like to see that.
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Post by tr252 on Dec 31, 2018 19:25:18 GMT
Just back from the cinema after seeing this - absolutely wonderful! It was the right balance of nostalgic and new, for me. I thought Emily Blunt was a great Mary Poppins (complete goosebumps at her entrance and then again, with teary eyes, as she flew away and looked over her shoulder) and I loved Lin Manuel Miranda.
I'm definitely going back to see this again in the cinema. Trip A Little Light Fantastic is a bit of a tune isn't it?!
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Post by tr252 on Oct 11, 2018 9:36:36 GMT
Having read the comments about that video and then watching it myself, I was expecting much worse, it’s not bad at all.
I don’t know anything about this show but definitely interested now that Rachel is in it. I can’t wait to see her on stage again.
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Post by tr252 on Sept 28, 2018 8:58:44 GMT
But she can’t sing. If someone told me she’s a professional singer, I’d laugh at them. And if they persisted, I’d look for the candid camera because it can’t be meant seriously. She has such a paperthin and breathy voice and next to no charisma that I rather not see the entire show.
Come on, to say she ‘can’t sing’ is a bit much, she just isn’t to your taste. Personally I think she’s great.Not sure how I made that bold 😂
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Post by tr252 on Sept 28, 2018 8:58:11 GMT
She has a huge fan base and will get the viewers in. She also loves the show. But she can’t sing. If someone told me she’s a professional singer, I’d laugh at them. And if they persisted, I’d look for the candid camera because it can’t be meant seriously. She has such a paperthin and breathy voice and next to no charisma that I rather not see the entire show.
Come on, to say she ‘can’t sing’ is a bit much, she just isn’t to your taste. Personally I think she’s great.
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Post by tr252 on Sept 27, 2018 19:02:58 GMT
I’m sure they’ll be great. Jordan Fox is fantastic (and hot!) so you’ll be in very safe hands with him - he’s got some pipes!
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Post by tr252 on Sept 22, 2018 21:44:04 GMT
Saw the show tonight - in good shape I thought. Alice Fearn is fantastic - she’s less shouty now and just overall very solid. Her voice was so good during TWAI that at the end boyfriend (who has never seen the show before and hasn’t been to many musicals at all) turned to me and asked if she was singing live. A few riffs thrown in for good measure.
Sophie Evans as Glenda... she gets a lot of unecessary criticism on here I think. She was a wonderful Glinda this evening, she’s got so much more of the comedy down and the crowd seemed to really enjoy her performance. Plus her voice is gorgeous.
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Post by tr252 on Sept 12, 2018 12:19:04 GMT
Why must you insist on ruining my fun daniel ? I'd built up an entire narrative in my head with a disgruntled Stephen Schwartz insisting the production must close to make way for his new production of Cinderella, but where the Fairy Godmother is a cow and the Wicked Stepmother is actually lovely, just misunderstood Hahaha sorry Martello! I believe there are long term plans to downsize into a smaller theatre at some point in the future when they can no longer sustain life at the AV, so you can add that into your narrative That’s interesting. I’ve always thought Wicked might do that rather than just close at the AV. I’d actually quite like to see the show in a slightly smaller venue.
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Post by tr252 on Aug 7, 2018 17:02:36 GMT
I’m trying to figure out if the Alice & Sophie generation are as extreme as the Willemijn & Suzie fans. Will there be glow sticks during their last For Good? Will they cheer so loud over the last DG that you can barely hear Alice? Time will tell. Many of Wil's fans travelled in regularly from abroad. Would many of us travel abroad to see our favourite witches? I doubt it. I considered it for Rachel T on Broadway but I didn’t bother in the end. Then she came back to London anyway so saved myself a tidy grand there!
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Post by tr252 on Aug 7, 2018 5:53:34 GMT
Thanks both! I’m hoping more discounts crop up as the kids go back to school and it gets a little quieter.
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Post by tr252 on Aug 5, 2018 9:28:07 GMT
Is there usually discounts for Wicked in September? Looking for something like that Ticketmaster one they did a couple of months ago.... half price seats!
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Post by tr252 on Aug 1, 2018 21:50:33 GMT
I’m probably gonna get lynchmobbed off the forum for this but I saw the Wicked matinee this afternoon - I’ve been desperate to see Sophie Evans in it - and I think she’s really quite perfect in the part. I’ve only seen it three times (pales in comparison to most of you) and today definitely was the best visit I’ve had to it. Don’t be silly, regardless of how it comes across in this thread from time to time, your opinion is always welcome! Personally I think she’s a pretty good Glinda as well with a gorgeous voice. I’ve seen her twice but the last time was September last year and I’ve no doubt she’s grown in the role since then so I’m hoping to see her again soon.
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Post by tr252 on Jul 18, 2018 12:14:01 GMT
David is so handsome it’s unfair.
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Post by tr252 on May 16, 2018 19:10:24 GMT
Personally I don't think it ruins anything - I'm surprised they haven't rolled this out to London.
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Post by tr252 on May 15, 2018 10:41:20 GMT
Never thought Hannah Toy would leave - she’s part of the furniture! Also said to see Joseph Fletcher go - apart from that not really bothered - it’s a pretty dull cast change but what do you expect from wicked? It’s only dull for us, most of the paying public don’t care who they’re seeing. I’m happy Alice is staying, I think she’s a great Elphaba. She shouts some of her lines too much but I do enjoy her portrayal and I’m looking forward to going back to see her again with the new Fiyero.
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Post by tr252 on May 7, 2018 10:16:09 GMT
I can’t find Untucked on youtube for some reason. Can anyone help? Try dailymotion - that’s where I found it on Saturday morning.
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Post by tr252 on May 3, 2018 12:02:29 GMT
Apparently it's his West end debut. Has he done any shows before does anyone know or does being from the telly mean you don't have to these days? (I echo the murmers he is not bad to look at though....) He was Link in Hairspray at the curve apparently. I won’t lie, I watched Eastenders when he was in it and I wasn’t blown away by his acting. I dont really see this as a stunt casting though because it’s been a few years since he was in it and he wasn’t a memorable character... im looking forward to seeing him in Wicked anyway.
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Post by tr252 on May 3, 2018 11:33:44 GMT
Erm... so we’re getting the hottest Fiyero since Kyle Dean Massey?!! Is it really shallow that this is making me want to book tickets? Not after searching his twitter account it’s not.... 🍆 @ryan will be positively hot under the collar! I can’t say I blame him!
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Post by tr252 on May 3, 2018 10:49:58 GMT
Erm... so we’re getting the hottest Fiyero since Kyle Dean Massey?!!
Is it really shallow that this is making me want to book tickets?
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Post by tr252 on Apr 28, 2018 18:50:12 GMT
Burn is absolutely awesome - what a voice! Love the arrangement.
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Post by tr252 on Apr 25, 2018 10:23:53 GMT
I’m cringing that ‘Team Alice Fearn’ have posted about this given that they are the ones stalking performers outside the stage door all the time, putting that additional pressure on the performers. No wonder they can’t leave work behind, imagine your job being integral to your feelings as your spread Nutella on your toast...
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Post by tr252 on Apr 17, 2018 16:00:26 GMT
I’d be tempted to go if they were dayseat price. Surely if you go to the box office they'll still be classed as day seats? You’d like to think so - I probably won’t get out of work on time anyway and it’s a bit of a risk, they might be gone by the time I get there.
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Post by tr252 on Apr 17, 2018 15:48:36 GMT
Quiet day in Oz in terms of dayseats! They've gone on the website at £70something but where I work (in Leicester Square but not TKTS 😉) we have them discounted at £42.50. Perhaps something to note if any of you see the dayseats available and want to buy them from the comfort of home. It's still crazy that they put them online at that price! I’d be tempted to go if they were dayseat price.
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