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Post by max on Apr 15, 2024 6:54:08 GMT
The title song was thrilling at the Savoy, and Tom Francis (and the production, and the Oliviers) so brave and fun to recreate it for the Albert Hall. Here's the full thing from TikTok.
https://www.tiktok.com/@theatreislife/video/7357795518598221098
or a clip of most of it via Twitter:
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Post by mrbarnaby on Apr 15, 2024 7:02:29 GMT
Have watched the Olivier performance twice already Am I crazy to hope this might come back to London after broadway? Do such things ever happen? Hello Hadestown. I do think Sunset is unlikely though. It was lightning in a bottle- mainly due to Scherzinger. I can’t imagine her doing it again after Broadway - and no one else would probably create the excitement she and the Savoy cast did. |
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Post by shownut on Apr 15, 2024 7:16:05 GMT
If Sheridan got her voice back, would she be an interesting choice for Norma?
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Post by A.Ham on Apr 15, 2024 7:16:50 GMT
Have watched the Olivier performance twice already Am I crazy to hope this might come back to London after broadway? Do such things ever happen? Hello Hadestown. I do think Sunset is unlikely though. It was lightning in a bottle- mainly due to Scherzinger. I can’t imagine her doing it again after Broadway - and no one else would probably create the excitement she and the Savoy cast did. Yes, I agree. Whilst it’s probably highly likely they’re already on the hunt for West End theatre for 2025, I can’t see Nicole coming back to London with it. It’ll have been her main focus for over 2 years by then, with 4 months in London and 9 in New York. The most I can see her agreeing to is another 3 months on Broadway if it sells well and the demand’s there. So if it comes back to the West End, the challenge is to find the right star - as others have said, to really work it needs to be a big name. |
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Post by max on Apr 15, 2024 7:21:22 GMT
Perhaps not a big name right now, but with some mystique because of that, and remembered by those who can probably afford the tickets: Jessie J (on a full circle journey from appearing as a child in ALW's 'Whistle Down The Wind') A bit young at 36.
Paloma Faith is 42 but this may rule her out, haha: "I absolutely despise musicals with a passion and I could never work with someone who liked them".
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Post by mrbarnaby on Apr 15, 2024 7:21:37 GMT
Lesley Joseph for Norma!!
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Post by danb on Apr 15, 2024 7:29:20 GMT
She’s shown she has the stamina on that mammoth ‘Sister Act’ slog!!
Maybe lose the black slip dress though.
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Post by ceebee on Apr 15, 2024 7:40:44 GMT
Lesley Joseph for Norma!! For some reason my mind saw Leslie Phillips. Not possible, obviously, but could have been a great crossover opportunity for a Norman Desmond... |
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Post by jaqs on Apr 15, 2024 10:55:38 GMT
Britney for Norma.
The problem with recasting is Jamie Lloyd will be on to something else, so casting someone bonkers would be a risk, and while a safe pair of hands would make an enjoyable show, the sheer surprise that Nicole could do that, is gone.
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Post by danb on Apr 15, 2024 11:03:02 GMT
Britney for Norma. The problem with recasting is Jamie Lloyd will be on to something else, so casting someone bonkers would be a risk, and while a safe pair of hands would make an enjoyable show, the sheer surprise that Nicole could do that, is gone. Aguilera, perhaps. Spears? Can’t actually sing live to any sort of acceptable standard which kind of rules her out. |
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Post by BVM on Apr 15, 2024 11:04:36 GMT
During the run I kept asking if might extend/come back and did come to accept all the reasons given here as to why it wasn't!
But yeah, I also wonder if having received the most Oliver's an ALW show has ever had if they may now re look at this.
It is tricky. I don't think any MT star is bigger than a show. But Nicole in this does come close! Tucker gave a vocally flawless performance but (for me) it really wasn't the same.
I would like to see another run. Less keen on it dragging on or touring if it leads to the product being diluted. But hey, what big musical has never been diluted IDK!
As for who could be Norma? I think there is someone out there. But someone nobody could predict!
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Post by evilmat360 on Apr 15, 2024 11:18:52 GMT
The full Olivier performance is now on youtube.
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Post by danb on Apr 15, 2024 11:56:37 GMT
During the run I kept asking if might extend/come back and did come to accept all the reasons given here as to why it wasn't! But yeah, I also wonder if having received the most Oliver's an ALW show has ever had if they may now re look at this. It is tricky. I don't think any MT star is bigger than a show. But Nicole in this does come close! Tucker gave a vocally flawless performance but (for me) it really wasn't the same. I would like to see another run. Less keen on it dragging on or touring if it leads to the product being diluted. But hey, what big musical has never been diluted IDK! As for who could be Norma? I think there is someone out there. But someone nobody could predict! And we’re back to Lesley Joseph… |
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Post by andypandy on Apr 15, 2024 12:31:49 GMT
When this comes back (which it will after these awards, box office and ALW's ego/pride) the replacement for Norma will be a HUGEEE A lister/Hollywood star type for sure, then will change every 4-6 months. It has the potential to run for a good 2-3 years in my opinion.
My guess is that after 6-9 months on Broadway, Nicole will reopen the show at a different West End theatre late 2025 and do the first 6 weeks THEN hand over to the next star. Depends on the success of Broadway and if she extends/wins awards there.
Quality casting of a A lister (possibly American) Norma, the right theatre, starting on the right month (with not much competition for example ) will mark the success of this shows' future life.
WATCH THIS SPACE!! Soooo exciting.
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Post by danb on Apr 15, 2024 12:32:52 GMT
I think, when they cast Faith Brown in the tour they had the right idea, but her voice wasn’t quite strong enough to give you the Norma chills. Finding a ‘performer’ who can embody Norma; all that she is and has-been is a lot more specific than casting someone who can sing it well. I just wish our Jane had the acting chops for this because vocally she would knock it out of the park.
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Post by capybara on Apr 15, 2024 12:33:18 GMT
I’d just love to see Rachel Tucker do it again…
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Post by normasturban on Apr 15, 2024 12:47:21 GMT
Would also love to see Rachel do this again. I thought she and Nicole had slightly different takes and I preferred Rachel’s by a hair. It was a fascinating comparison.
However I agree they’re doing to do a Cabaret and stunt cast this every few months with a new Norma if it returns. Especially now they’ve managed to change the public perception of Norma around and they can cast women in their 40s without cries of “BUT GLENN CLOSE WAS 70!”
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Post by andypandy on Apr 15, 2024 12:52:07 GMT
Sadly i think success this has all killed Glen's dream of doing the film. Period...
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Post by mrbarnaby on Apr 15, 2024 13:28:48 GMT
Kerry Katona!!
Martine McCutcheon!!
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Post by Being Alive on Apr 15, 2024 13:31:43 GMT
Thing is, I'd watch the 2 performances Martine did...
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Post by distantcousin on Apr 15, 2024 13:47:39 GMT
Sadly i think success this has all killed Glen's dream of doing the film. Period... Good. It was already turning into a - stretched to the extremes of credibility - vanity project. |
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Post by robertb213 on Apr 15, 2024 13:48:15 GMT
Catherine Zeta Jones. Take my money now.
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Post by ceebee on Apr 15, 2024 13:59:53 GMT
Cheryl Tweedy. I'd love to hear her sing As If We Never Said Why Aye.
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Post by danb on Apr 15, 2024 14:12:56 GMT
Cheryl Tweedy. I'd love to hear her sing As If We Never Said Why Aye. *see Britney Spears comment above. ☝️ |
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Post by shownut on Apr 15, 2024 14:31:32 GMT
I'm not a huge fan of Idina Menzel's voice but....
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