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Post by theatreian on May 2, 2024 21:47:02 GMT
If done right this will do very well. It helps that the soundtrack is so well known. It was the best selling album in 2018 in the UK so has a massive base on which to build. Audience members generally like knowing the songs and if it is a spectacle then it could do very well. It could be very expensive to mount though to come across as big as the film.
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Post by theatreian on May 2, 2024 13:43:06 GMT
Was that Gemma Wardle as Steve Macs tinder date in last nights Corrie? Forgot to watch the credits. Yes it was, although I had to check as I don't know who Gemma Wardle is!
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Post by theatreian on May 2, 2024 13:39:45 GMT
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Post by theatreian on May 2, 2024 9:02:37 GMT
Switzerland have been favourites for a while while we are about 13th favourite so could indeed be on the left. Anything can happen on the night though.
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Post by theatreian on Apr 26, 2024 14:18:02 GMT
I booked for London as am at the Palladium on the Sunday for the Pantomime.
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Post by theatreian on Apr 25, 2024 22:03:30 GMT
What time does priority booking begin on Friday for the Gielgud run? Is it 10am or noon? It's noon.
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Post by theatreian on Apr 25, 2024 15:50:36 GMT
Would anyone mind sharing or DM'ing me the presale link (if it's not unique)? I was sure I'd signed up but it doesn't look like I did. I sent you one, hope it works.
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Post by theatreian on Apr 21, 2024 21:37:49 GMT
I remember seeing Jane in Jack and the Beanstalk in Birmingham in 2014. It was a great show and I am sure she will be fabulous at the Palladium.
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Post by theatreian on Apr 13, 2024 8:56:10 GMT
Lyn played the role of Mrs Johnstone off and on from 1997 to 2021 and was also in Taboo amongst other things. This link to a video of one of the great songs of Taboo from the Albert Hall. Anyone who knows Blood Brothers will know Lyn was one of the best Mrs Johnstone's.
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Post by theatreian on Apr 12, 2024 21:22:28 GMT
I enjoyed it when I saw it in Birmingham. you have to take it for what it is. The main criticism I had was that they tried to fit too many songs in so you ended up with medleys and a line or 2 of some songs when I would rather have heard more of fewer songs.
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Post by theatreian on Apr 12, 2024 9:01:51 GMT
Have to admit the casting is dreadfully underwhelming. I thought we were going to get at least one big name from MT. I'm wondering what you class as a big name. Cassidy is pretty big and Lyn Paul I am sure will give a great performance. Don't know Julie.
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Post by theatreian on Apr 2, 2024 14:17:14 GMT
The original Sunset Boulevard at the Adelphi was spectacular as was Mary Poppins at the Prince Edward.
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Post by theatreian on Mar 29, 2024 22:07:55 GMT
Wednesday: I should be so lucky.
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Post by theatreian on Mar 22, 2024 11:37:29 GMT
A brief clip of all 37 songs.
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Post by theatreian on Mar 11, 2024 14:52:49 GMT
For the first time the Big 5 and host country will perform their songs live in full in the semi finals. They are still automatically through to the final but at least will have the chance to perform it twice as the other finalist's do.
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Post by theatreian on Mar 5, 2024 16:09:14 GMT
They still perform now as The Fizz with 3 of the original band. They have also recorded several albums withike Stock in recent years so still have a fan base.
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Post by theatreian on Mar 1, 2024 8:36:26 GMT
Welcome Ash, I'm mainly a musicals fan. My favourites are Sunset Boulevard, Blood Brothers, Les Miserables amongst many others. Have lived all over England and when I lived in Essex I used to go to London every week on my day off.
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Post by theatreian on Feb 13, 2024 9:46:11 GMT
K T was on radio 2 this morning. It appears the run at Bromley is a sort of workshop. No West End run has been agreed yet but that's what they are hoping for.
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Post by theatreian on Feb 9, 2024 12:36:10 GMT
All I will say it's a tragedy if you don't see this.You'll be sorry in a heartbeat.In the here and now with the steps hits it's better the devil you know although that was the last thing on my mind.I'm sure it won't be better best forgotten and if it does transfer hopefully it will be in the summer of love when all the fans can stomp into the theatre where it will create a chain reaction of joy.It certainly won't be one for sorrow!
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Post by theatreian on Feb 9, 2024 10:07:36 GMT
Heard Mel Giedroyc talking about this today. A video of one of the songs sounds promising.
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Post by theatreian on Feb 8, 2024 22:49:39 GMT
Well I will have quite a day as I booked for a Saturday matinee and then I was already seeing Jane Mcdonald in the evening!Will be quite a 2 show day.
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Post by theatreian on Feb 7, 2024 17:28:21 GMT
There is a video of Louise and Rachel singing I will never leave you on whatsonstage. I wish I could make the concert. It's a beautiful song. It's on one of Louise's solo albums : For you for me.
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Post by theatreian on Feb 3, 2024 10:24:46 GMT
I must admit I'm shocked at how little tickets have sold right now lol. Most people will never have heard of Pippin , I must admit I thought the Palladium a bit ambitious for this. I've only seen it once at the Menier I think, but did really enjoy it.Hope the sales pick up.
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Post by theatreian on Feb 2, 2024 16:52:58 GMT
Sounds like something new but who knows!
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Post by theatreian on Jan 31, 2024 22:55:16 GMT
Did anyone catch her singing "my favourite things" with Mary Martin on BBC2 at the weekend? I'd never seen it before, it was lovely. Yes I saw that too, never seen it before .
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Post by theatreian on Jan 31, 2024 9:54:31 GMT
I caught "I Know a Place" on the radio earlier today, and I was struck by the perfection of Petula's vocals in this superb, Tony-Hatch-penned, slice of 60s pop. Her back catalogue is superb, At the highlight of her pop career she produced so many great pop songs. Her recordings in various languages run into thousands.
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Post by theatreian on Jan 31, 2024 9:49:03 GMT
Anyone fortunate enough to see her exit the Prince Edward stage door in Frith Street during Mary Poppins must have felt such a warmth from her; Through work, I saw her several times and she never failed to pause and sign autographs for anyone waiting before being escorted into her car. She still has the most bright and attentive eyes, sometimes partially hidden beneath an immaculate fedora she'd wear, along with a loose-fitting track-suit or downtime clothes having just finished a performance. It is indeed a shame that she hasn't been made a dame but I imagine it's something she'd just shrug off as simply not meant to be. Have to agree. I have met Petula several times and she never disappointed. She certainly was never a diva and always underestimated her achievements.
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Post by theatreian on Jan 30, 2024 22:32:45 GMT
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Post by theatreian on Jan 29, 2024 14:53:45 GMT
Does anyone know how the 2 films will be split comparing it to the stage show?
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