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Post by Deleted on May 10, 2017 19:27:23 GMT
I know, right? The club scene/So Emotional was soooo much edgier too. Turning it into a "Mayan Medley" did nothing for me. And as for the wood cabin, well that speaks for itself. I agree, the Cabin set was pretty stunning! For me, the Bodyguard was one of my favourite shows of the time, so much so that I dragged anyone and everyone I could to see it multiple times. I was devastated when it left. Going back to it last year quickly turned it into my least favourite. It became tacky and lacked a lot of substance that was there originally. It just goes to show that there's a fine line between making a show amazing and making it awful. |
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Post by Deleted on May 10, 2017 19:29:30 GMT
I don't have a problem with the medley itself per se, but the staging of the original was SO much better and so inventive. The focus was more on the scene rather than the song and dance part of it. I felt cheated that the boys doubled as both her dancers as well as the crowd. It also wasn't convincing that it turned into a mob, in its current version. The original version was so tight and really looked like she was performing in a small gritty club. I don't really care about the cabin, they brought it back for the German production. I guess they have the option to use it if it was a sit-down, non-touring production. Absolutely. It looked less like a packed club and more like a co-op before closing hours. |
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Post by Deleted on May 10, 2017 19:31:31 GMT
I agree, the Cabin set was pretty stunning! For me, the Bodyguard was one of my favourite shows of the time, so much so that I dragged anyone and everyone I could to see it multiple times. I was devastated when it left. Going back to it last year quickly turned it into my least favourite. It became tacky and lacked a lot of substance that was there originally. It just goes to show that there's a fine line between making a show amazing and making it awful. Oh I still love The Bodyguard as a whole, I am a huge fan of it! It is my second most watched show after Wicked!
Someone sent me a bootleg of the US Tour and it is very much the same as the Dominion run. I found Deborah somewhat underwhelming but she sings fantastically. I have the audio saved still so if I can work out how to do an audio send, I am happy to send it to anyone who wants it. 
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Post by ali973 on May 10, 2017 19:36:30 GMT
Same! I had to follow it across the UK, US, Netherlands and Germany! And none of these versions were truly satisfying after it closed in London! I think I've seen it around 42 times now. Yikes. I've really put up with the new staging, but what I'm struggling with now is the quality of Rachels they've been casting. The German Rachels (I've seen two) weren't vocally amazing at all, and the new one they've cast in Australia sounds horrible. Deborah Cox is pretty good, but no one KILLED it like Heather, Beverley and Gloria. I would say that as a second tier, Alexandra, Rachel John and April Darby (Netherlands) were very good, but the rest were horrible. I know there's a Korean production, but not sure if it was replica or if they did their own thing. |
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Post by Deleted on May 10, 2017 19:38:47 GMT
I think my ranking is (of those I've seen, and I won't include Deborah as I haven't seen her live other than bootleg):
1. Rachel John
2. Beverley Knight
3. Alexandra Burke
4. Heather Headley
5. Gloria Onitri
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Post by Deleted on May 10, 2017 19:44:09 GMT
1. Heather Headley (She killed it!)
2. Rachel John
3. Beverley Knight
4. Joelle Moses (Someone's got to be last)
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Post by Deleted on May 10, 2017 19:46:41 GMT
This may sound over the top, but Rachel John was one of the best leading lady performances I have ever seen. She was stunning.  |
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Post by lauraw on May 10, 2017 21:37:35 GMT
I thought Zoe was better than Alexandra.
Rachel John killed it. I hope she is leading lady again.
Heather was the best for me and then Beverly when it was in London the first time.
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Post by bren on May 10, 2017 22:27:53 GMT
I've only seen Alexandra and Beverley. Bev has an incredible voice but I prefer Alexandra's tone to Bev's.
I thought Alex carried the dramatic moments better, too.
Rachel John was fab as Nikki and I would have loved to have seen her as Rachel. I'm sure she'll excel in Hamilton.
I find Heather Headley's voice slightly shrill- she's a fantastic talent but just my opinion.
I never saw Zoe Birkett but she's got a good voice.
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Post by daniel on May 11, 2017 0:23:11 GMT
1. Zoe Birkett - phenomenal
2. Beverley Knight - stunning vocals, questionable acting
3. Alexandra Burke - just good
deliberate gap to signify the huge difference in quality
4. Carole Stennett - there are no words. One of the weakest leading performances I've ever seen in any show.
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Post by lauraw on May 11, 2017 12:38:54 GMT
Maybe Zoe will come back. She was amazing.
Carole was the weakest for me so far.
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Post by Kim on May 11, 2017 13:03:54 GMT
I'd be surprised if Zoe came back since she's just had a baby, would she want to, I'd love it if she did tho
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Post by ali973 on May 11, 2017 13:17:02 GMT
Zoe is already back to work.
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Post by Deleted on May 12, 2017 7:34:00 GMT
I've only seen Alexandra and Beverley. Bev has an incredible voice but I prefer Alexandra's tone to Bev's. I thought Alex carried the dramatic moments better, too. Rachel John was fab as Nikki and I would have loved to have seen her as Rachel. I'm sure she'll excel in Hamilton. I find Heather Headley's voice slightly shrill- she's a fantastic talent but just my opinion. I never saw Zoe Birkett but she's got a good voice. I agree, Beverley has a much better voice during the songs and I think she is ideal to play Rachel but Alex surprised me for her West End debut. She is a great actress and played a great Rachel and obviously has a great voice. I never saw Zoe either but I do follow her and think she's great! As for Carole, I only ever saw her as Nicki and I thought she was amazing in that role, as was Rachel John. I agree that the Adelphi production was 10x better and I'm so sad they changed it! The show fitted the Adelphi stage better than the Dominion stage and I much preferred the original Queen of the Night - I thought it was amazing! Loved the cabin house loads too. I do wish this had stayed open longer in the West End or moved from the Dominjon to a smaller theatre and stayed in London permanently. Or it'd be good to see it make another London return after this coming tour and maybe stay here for longer than 6 months - Aldwych maybe? |
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Post by Deleted on May 12, 2017 7:41:15 GMT
I've only seen Alexandra and Beverley. Bev has an incredible voice but I prefer Alexandra's tone to Bev's. I thought Alex carried the dramatic moments better, too. Rachel John was fab as Nikki and I would have loved to have seen her as Rachel. I'm sure she'll excel in Hamilton. I find Heather Headley's voice slightly shrill- she's a fantastic talent but just my opinion. I never saw Zoe Birkett but she's got a good voice. I agree, Beverley has a much better voice during the songs and I think she is ideal to play Rachel but Alex surprised me for her West End debut. She is a great actress and played a great Rachel and obviously has a great voice. I never saw Zoe either but I do follow her and think she's great! As for Carole, I only ever saw her as Nicki and I thought she was amazing in that role, as was Rachel John. I agree that the Adelphi production was 10x better and I'm so sad they changed it! The show fitted the Adelphi stage better than the Dominion stage and I much preferred the original Queen of the Night - I thought it was amazing! Loved the cabin house loads too. I do wish this had stayed open longer in the West End or moved from the Dominjon to a smaller theatre and stayed in London permanently. Or it'd be good to see it make another London return after this coming tour and maybe stay here for longer than 6 months - Aldwych maybe?I do agree I can see it being a show that, for a good few years, it will be a touring/dipping into London for a limited run kinda show, especially if they get star casting right! |
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Post by Deleted on May 12, 2017 21:22:35 GMT
We should have a mental round of applause for Ms. Knight, who after three stints in the role, completes her run as Rachel Marron in Toronto this weekend! |
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Post by bren on May 12, 2017 21:30:59 GMT
Bev is a force of nature!
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Post by Deleted on May 14, 2017 13:22:13 GMT
I agree, Beverley has a much better voice during the songs and I think she is ideal to play Rachel but Alex surprised me for her West End debut. She is a great actress and played a great Rachel and obviously has a great voice. I never saw Zoe either but I do follow her and think she's great! As for Carole, I only ever saw her as Nicki and I thought she was amazing in that role, as was Rachel John. I agree that the Adelphi production was 10x better and I'm so sad they changed it! The show fitted the Adelphi stage better than the Dominion stage and I much preferred the original Queen of the Night - I thought it was amazing! Loved the cabin house loads too. I do wish this had stayed open longer in the West End or moved from the Dominjon to a smaller theatre and stayed in London permanently. Or it'd be good to see it make another London return after this coming tour and maybe stay here for longer than 6 months - Aldwych maybe?I do agree I can see it being a show that, for a good few years, it will be a touring/dipping into London for a limited run kinda show, especially if they get star casting right! They could get some great cast for Rachel!! Wouldn't be surprised if it came back to London after its tour, even just to fill a theatre |
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Post by lauraw on May 19, 2017 20:45:40 GMT
Anyone know when a new tour will be released?
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Post by daniel on May 19, 2017 20:48:23 GMT
Anyone know when a new tour will be released? It's a fair while off still. |
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Post by cheesy116 on Feb 27, 2018 12:24:21 GMT
This has just been announced to be playing in Glasgow over Christmas, has the rest of the tour been announced ? ** Tom has just got in there before me  **^^ |
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Post by oxfordsimon on Feb 27, 2018 12:35:57 GMT
They must be confident to continue with the 2 week runs
I guess it will keep Ms Burke out of panto for another year
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Post by Brian on Feb 27, 2018 12:44:17 GMT
They must be confident to continue with the 2 week runs I guess it will keep Ms Burke out of panto for another year I doubt she'll do it again? I wonder if Beverley Knight would ever go on tour with it. |
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Post by wickedgrin on Feb 27, 2018 14:43:01 GMT
Gosh - three words spring to mind in no particular order - death milked to !
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