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Post by lolalou on Apr 8, 2024 22:06:59 GMT
Was anyone there tonight? Loved this. Strong, talented cast and Zheng Xi Yong playing Kosei - mid show standing ovation for his beautiful classical piano.
Hit all the right emotional notes for me. I hope this show will be developed into a full production and have further life. Try and grab a ticket for this tomorrow if you can.
Oh and the sound was great 😉
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Post by Dr Tom on Apr 8, 2024 22:55:16 GMT
Thanks, already had my eye on this and I know how talented Zheng Xi Yong is from Assassins. Booked for the matinee.
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Post by FrontroverPaul on Apr 9, 2024 8:38:15 GMT
I'm also at the matinee today (Hi,Tom !)
I've also booked to see With All Our Hearts charity gala concert at the Adelphi tonight. Don't think we have a thread for that but it seems to be a new work written by Rob Madge celebrating 75 years of the NHS. Cast includes Marisha Wallace, Alfie Boe, Tom Francis, Aimee Atkinson and Rob himself.
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Post by SuperTrooper on Apr 9, 2024 19:11:04 GMT
Took my daughter to the matinee, she cried at the end!
The cast was faultless.
We both really enjoyed the show but (personally) I think if the Producers bring anything in as a full show it should be Death Note!
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Post by Rory on May 1, 2024 22:42:37 GMT
This is going into the Harold Pinter from 28th June until 21st September.
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Post by Mark on May 1, 2024 22:58:32 GMT
Was very surprised when I heard it was transferring but nice to see the traction of TRDL concert to West End run!
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Post by Rory on May 1, 2024 22:59:32 GMT
But is it a concert or fully staged?
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Post by Mark on May 1, 2024 23:10:20 GMT
Not sure!
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Post by Rory on May 2, 2024 6:23:50 GMT
I know nothing about Manga, but can this sustain a 12 week run in the West End with a cast of unknowns? Good luck to them, but it seems a little niche to me.
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Post by blamerobots on May 2, 2024 6:48:18 GMT
I have the feeling it's probably a live cast album or a proshot. YLIA doesn't have the name recognition of something like Death Note in that niche venn diagram of musical lovers and otaku (people who are fans of anime and manga) that I somehow land in. Death Note is WAY more likely to get a fully staged production.
(An aside, but the general vibe of the people seeing the Death Note concert, specifically the first night at the Palladium made me think it was more otaku than solely musical theatre lovers, not to say it was just that but that seemed the majority, considering the amount of people dressing up like it was a twisted Rocky Horror XD)
The fact the YLIA concert was so staged makes me think they did that so if it was filmed it was something satisfactory for release. I love the "Manga Musicals" if that's what we're calling Wildhorn's selections  But they have way more staying power in Japan, as probably expected. Musical theatre is very different over there... |
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Post by Mark on May 2, 2024 8:05:54 GMT
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Post by Dave B on May 2, 2024 8:06:07 GMT
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Post by Rory on May 2, 2024 8:07:11 GMT
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Post by bigredapple on May 2, 2024 8:09:59 GMT
Ffs. Was this even that popular to begin with?
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Post by theatrefan62 on May 2, 2024 8:31:30 GMT
People about to underestimate Japanese arts and culture popularity again
Also great to see actual discounted previews
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Post by viserys on May 2, 2024 8:43:51 GMT
People about to underestimate Japanese arts and culture popularity again I'm a big supporter of Japanese arts and culture and have written before how happy I was/am to see things like My Neighbor Totoro and Spirited Away turn up in London and the Death Note concerts. Your Lie in April may be a popular manga/anime, but nowhere near the cult status of Death Note or the Ghibli Movies. The concerts didn't cause half the stir and attention that the Death Note concerts did. So I think it's not wrong to question how this is supposed to sustain a longer run or why they chose this above the much better known Death Note. They might hope to ride the coat tails of Spirited Away, which will indubitably draw many fans of Japanese anime to London this summer. But I'm not convinced this has legs for 12 weeks. |
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Post by Rory on May 2, 2024 8:46:34 GMT
People about to underestimate Japanese arts and culture popularity again Also great to see actual discounted previews Not underestimating it, as I said I know nothing about it, so was just asking the question really. It's a tough economic climate for musicals at the minute. |
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Post by Dr Tom on May 2, 2024 8:48:18 GMT
It was an excellent concert. I knew nothing about the source material.
I think it will find an audience. The important thing (to me) is to target it at the general theatre audience, rather than to make it look as if it's just for someone who follows the manga.
I didn't get to see Death Note, but with Your Lie In April being a show about music, it is perfectly suited to be a musical.
Looking forward to seeing the fully staged version.
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Post by Dave B on May 2, 2024 9:45:31 GMT
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Post by stagedoorfan on May 2, 2024 10:00:25 GMT
It was an excellent concert. I knew nothing about the source material. I think it will find an audience. The important thing (to me) is to target it at the general theatre audience, rather than to make it look as if it's just for someone who follows the manga. I didn't get to see Death Note, but with Your Lie In April being a show about music, it is perfectly suited to be a musical. Looking forward to seeing the fully staged version. Couldn’t agree more! Clearly an audience for this genre of show and it’s the first musical within that genre to do a full run (kinda thought Death Note would be first but hey ho!) Excited to see what they do with a full production of this. Score was gorgeous. Hope they retain cast! |
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Post by theatrefan62 on May 2, 2024 10:09:39 GMT
I think this probably has more cross over appeal being a romance than Death note.
Opening in summer at the peak of tourist season will help it too.
Asian tv and film are very popular on streaming too so that could also carry over into theatre.
Not saying it'll be a guaranteed sell out but it's not a headscratcher of an idea either.
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Post by Oleanna on May 2, 2024 10:11:07 GMT
Good choice of theatre. Right opposite the Japan Centre, and next to an incredibly popular Japanese restaurant.
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Post by Dr Tom on May 2, 2024 11:02:18 GMT
Almost every seat in the building is £25 for the preview performances, so if you're an ATG+ member, go now. If you're not, don't worry, as the general sale is at 13:00! I've booked for the first preview. |
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Post by stagedoorfan on May 2, 2024 11:09:48 GMT
Ffs. Was this even that popular to begin with? That’s the spirit. 😂 |
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Post by blamerobots on May 2, 2024 12:13:58 GMT
Oh wow I stand corrected I'll be seeing it. I'm not gonna complain!! I think they'll be hoping people will see it even without knowledge of the source material. I think with proper advertising, and appropriate word of mouth, this'll do fine I'm REALLY excited!! |
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But they have way more staying power in Japan, as probably expected. Musical theatre is very different over there...
