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Post by tr252 on Aug 11, 2017 21:03:48 GMT
Any idea on when they will be extending the booking period? Wanting to book for December.
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Post by tr252 on Aug 11, 2017 16:12:24 GMT
There's some new audios of Alice on YouTube from last night and I have to say, I think she sounds great. Definitely want to see her soon.
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Post by tr252 on Aug 10, 2017 5:45:37 GMT
He would be a perfect Fiyero, he has a great voice and he can act too. And he's hot!
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Post by tr252 on Aug 7, 2017 17:27:25 GMT
I saw her in June and I thought was wonderful!
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Post by tr252 on Jul 26, 2017 9:44:42 GMT
A negative comment is opinion, nothing more. There's no rule that says we have to be positive all the time, and if people start implying those kind of rules should exist then there's really very little point in having a discussion thread at all - they should all be renamed "appreciation" instead... You don't have to agree with negativity, but it's everyone's prerogative to hold whatever opinion they wish, positive or negative. Such small negative comments on somebody's first performance are just unreasonable in my eyes - I'm not saying people can't have other opinions. It's rare I disagree with you Poster J!
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Post by tr252 on Jul 26, 2017 7:19:53 GMT
Dont think that was negative at all. It was qualified at the end by saying it couldve been first performance nerves, it struck me as an observation and opinion based on an audio, or have we outlawed opinions here now. Its always fun to listen to new casts early performances and analyse them and then see how they develop from that point. I dont think there will ever be an imdividual performer that everyone takes to, thats the way it goes. Its nice to read a cross section of those opinions though. Come on, saying she lacks the roundness of Louise or American Glinda's is laughable after her first performance. Give the woman a chance. These details are such small things that are bound to come in time that I just don't think they're worth even commenting on right now.
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Post by tr252 on Jul 26, 2017 6:19:09 GMT
Just listened to some of Sophie Evans' vocals from Monday night. Must say I'm pleasantly surprised. Lovely, rich voice and clear as a bell. Took a listen as well. I've no expertise in vocal teaching/training but it seems like Sophie has trouble hitting the "hard"/belty parts of this song. E.g.: "there are bridges you cross you didn't know you crossed until you've crossed..." and "I couldn't be happier" towards the end stood out to me the most. She lacks the roundness, say, Lou had when she was Glinda and that most American Glindas have. This was just an observation, but it could easy be in relation to first performance nerves. I'm sorry, but it was her first bloody performance. These are all things that will come with a bit of time I am sure. Personally I think Sophie sounds fab and I am looking forward to seeing both her and Alice. There is a lot of unnecessary negativity in this thread.
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Post by tr252 on Jul 21, 2017 21:38:57 GMT
I listened to the cast recording the other day and if Idina sounded like that when she actually sung the score, i think she would be one of my favourites.
Unfortunately she sounds like a whiny mess struggling to hit the money notes. No I haven't seen her live but I don't need to.
I'm sure acting was good but in a musical like Wicked you really need both.
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Post by tr252 on Jul 21, 2017 20:18:56 GMT
I'm tempted to get a ticket for Monday night - I've never seen a debut before.
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Post by tr252 on Jul 18, 2017 17:10:03 GMT
Call me biased (because I love her) but the current shot of Willemijn flying in DG is amazing, and something different for London! Praying on Monday when (usually) all the pro-shots are released we get something similar to this! 👍🏼💚 Do you know what, this is something that annoyed me one Saturday - a picture of Elphaba flying during Defying Gravity outside the theatre! I get that it probably helps sell the show knowing that there is flying etc. (Using the term flying loosely here) but I didn't want my friend to see it as she hadn't see the show before. Can nothing be a surprise? I guess it's weighing up the surprises vs. ticket sales.
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Post by tr252 on Jul 16, 2017 19:49:31 GMT
Oh, one more thing - Wicked need to get tighter on their sound, it's all over the shop depending on where you sit! Also, the orchestra weren't turned up for the very start of the overture so all we had was some weak keyboard chords and muffled percussion coming from the pit for the first 2 seconds which was a bit of a sh*t start.
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Post by tr252 on Jul 16, 2017 19:46:45 GMT
Finally seeing Willemijn for the first time at today's matinee, a week before she probably leaves Wicked forever! Taking a first timer, we've just been to get our tickets from the box office - actually really excited! and what were your thoughts? I am not a fan, particularly. At West End Live on the Sunday I just didn't think she had that "edge" to her voice, that extra something. She is a great singer and a lovely person but I like Elphaba's that are a little different, that have distinctive voices, I don't think she has. In their performances on the same day Kerry and Rachel blew her away for me as their voices, to me, are that "extra something"! Nothing personal at all, just personal preference. I was going to post sooner but I've been battling an absolute monster of a hangover today. I thought Willemijn was really great. I enjoyed her portrayal, it was well executed and I thought her voice was great. I'd agree it doesn't have that extra something that Rachel has for me but still really good and fills the room. My friend was very impressed - she turned to me at the end of the TWAI to say how incredible that was and she shed a few tears after Defying Gravity. It was For Good that really got to me yesterday. I've recently been in a relationship with a guy who has had the most incredible impact on my life - he gave me the courage to start coming out to close friends etc. but he broke it off and I'm not sure we will be getting back together which makes me really sad but I really feel like he has come into my life for a reason and (cheesy as this is) because I knew him, I have been changed for good. My eyes were a little wet at the end of the song. Helen Woolf was Glinda at the matinee yesterday and she was wonderful - lovely voice and I love her acting choices. She made the most of some lines such as "They're just shoes, let it go!" where I feel other Glinda's miss an opportunity. I was surprised by the amount of empty seats, we were in the dress so no idea about the stalls. It was by no means empty but I thought it would be nearer to being a full house than it was for a Saturday.
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Post by tr252 on Jul 15, 2017 10:46:21 GMT
Finally seeing Willemijn for the first time at today's matinee, a week before she probably leaves Wicked forever! Taking a first timer, we've just been to get our tickets from the box office - actually really excited!
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Post by tr252 on Jul 11, 2017 16:10:22 GMT
I'm looking forward to seeing Alice when she is lead but thay riff on the final battle cry is horrible.
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Post by tr252 on Jul 2, 2017 17:23:24 GMT
Or maybe SF has drafted someone else in as first alternative I know this is pure speculation but with what I've read about the backstage shenanigans of this show it wouldn't surprise me. Also, is SF a bit of a dick? Seems like it. Karen was fantastic when I saw her and I think the producers need to realise this. She seems to be tainted by her few couple of performances then they drafted in Marisha who has already played the role before so obviously is going to be more comfortable.
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Post by tr252 on Jun 30, 2017 13:35:07 GMT
For any of you interested, Kyle Dean Massey is temporarily back playing Fiyero on Broadway as I think the lead is out due to injury. Not sure why am understudy isn't covering? I fancy the pants of Kyle Dean though and his Snapchat story today leaves little to the imagination when wearing those pants.
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Post by tr252 on Jun 16, 2017 7:37:30 GMT
I don't really care for these high notes. When executed well, they sound fine, but the ones I've heard Suzie Mathers do in London (granted I'm not at every show) have been crap. It's like a slightly out of tune scream... just stick to the score please. It is in the score Ha, true! Well, still, my point about it still stands. I don't actually think it adds anything personally.
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Post by tr252 on Jun 16, 2017 6:34:00 GMT
I don't really care for these high notes. When executed well, they sound fine, but the ones I've heard Suzie Mathers do in London (granted I'm not at every show) have been crap. It's like a slightly out of tune scream... just stick to the score please.
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Post by tr252 on Jun 4, 2017 1:52:50 GMT
Didn't know of anything until I started getting texts through asking if I'm ok. Been out in Islington and now home safe.
Please stay vigilant and of course safe anybody else who is out and about tonight.
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Post by tr252 on Jun 3, 2017 17:28:26 GMT
Sorry, another post from me.
Wow - what a show! Absolutely loved it from start to finish. Karen was fantastic and I also though Liisi was amazing - not sure where the criticism I've seen from her is coming from?
Highlights have to be AIATYING and also Listen (sorry, cliched choices) but I loved every song from start to finish, there is a hell of a lot of talent on that stage. The audience were good but a little too much cheering for my liking, especially at the end of act 1 when I wanted to hear Karen finishing it off properly.
We had Rohan Richards as Curtis who I really enjoyed and also developed a bit of a crush on - he was looking very dapper in those suits.
What a show... will definitely be back!!
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Post by tr252 on Jun 3, 2017 14:49:43 GMT
So, Karen is absolutely KILLING it.
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Post by tr252 on Jun 3, 2017 13:08:58 GMT
There are signs saying "At this evenings show Karen Mac..." etc so not sure if they haven't changed the signs from last night or if Amber is off.
Oh well - very excited!!
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Post by tr252 on Jun 2, 2017 18:32:34 GMT
Karen is on tonight I'm hoping this is to make up for dragging in Amber off her holiday - just because selfishly I hope Amber is back tomorrow (no disrespect to Karen). Edit: ignore me, just re-read that they didn't do that lol
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Post by tr252 on Jun 2, 2017 15:12:27 GMT
Marisha is back in America for a holiday now. Really hope Amber is on tomorrow.
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Post by tr252 on Jun 2, 2017 14:47:49 GMT
I've just bagged myself seats in row M of the dress circle for £23 for tomorrow's matinee for me and my friend - thanks TodayTix!! Can't wait!
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