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Post by newda on Feb 12, 2024 12:42:24 GMT
Now if they'd got Ramin for some of them I'd be booking a ticket straight away to hear his voice live.
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Post by matilda1 on Feb 12, 2024 13:04:59 GMT
Please God not B&B again.
Unimaginative, dull casting. Where is the new talent coming through?
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Post by Courfeyrac on Feb 12, 2024 13:06:04 GMT
I do feel bad for the people who've booked up so far in advance and are now potentially stuck with the "wrong" pair for their dates. If I'd booked earlier and ended up with the Ball & Boe show once again compared to Killian & Bradley I'd be annoyed.
It does feel a touch uninspired to have Boe & Ball leading the concerts once again. I'd still like to see a lot more of the casting information before booking though. Probably risking the show selling out up here but I'm not that interested in a concert version (especially with concert pricing) with the current announcement.
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Post by matilda1 on Feb 12, 2024 13:09:30 GMT
A personal view, but I thought that Killian was Meh as JVJ. Bradley is good, but I would like to see someone else being given a chance?
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Post by alece10 on Feb 12, 2024 13:15:38 GMT
Why do they insist on carting out Ball and Boe all the time. Come on. Do better. Think fresh. Glad Killian and Bradley will be getting a chance at this new version but that is very lazy ‘celebrity’ casting (and I understand the need for some ‘names’). Because Boe and Ball sell tickets and put bums on seats. And this tour is not a charity its there to make money. I do get annoyed with the rather "snobbish" attitude to these 2 performers, especially Michael Ball who is the most well known MT performer in the country and has fantastic work over the years in keeping MT out there and popular. Those of us who are regular theatre goers have seen both of them many times but the majority of People especially outside of London have not had the opportunities. Now I'm sure some of you would love to someone like Luke Jordan Gage in everything but, let's be honest, outside of our world he ain't known by people so let's give them someone they want to see which might encourage them to go again to see something and someone a little less known next time. Sorry to rant but I just find the constant bashing these 2 get on here is not necessary. Rant over, blame it on 10 hours in A&E at the weekend which has left me rather fragile. 😀 |
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Post by matilda1 on Feb 12, 2024 13:31:52 GMT
I don’t consider myself to be snobbish towards B&B, but MB does not sing the part well, and AB is not a good actor. I think the whole sales Mis thing has become a massive gravy train/ cash cow.
I used to love it as a musical, but i no longer have the desire to watch it.
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Post by erik24601 on Feb 12, 2024 13:41:39 GMT
I don’t consider myself to be snobbish towards B&B, but MB does not sing the part well, and AB is not a good actor. I think the whole sales Mis thing has become a massive gravy train/ cash cow. I used to love it as a musical, but i no longer have the desire to watch it. Exactly this. And clearly a few others who have posted since my comment agree. It's not to do with being snobbish towards them, it's about the fact that Alfie has been doing the role on and off since the 25th Anniversary 13 YEARS AGO and Michael Ball - whilst it was a lovely gimmick to have him for the concert version - is just terribly cast for the role. I am well aware of the commercial requirements for 'names' (and neither am I saying the likes of JLG can sell an arena!) but why not think outside of the box to sell tickets in a new way, just like they did by getting B&B in the first time? |
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Post by demelza on Feb 12, 2024 13:42:12 GMT
I wonder if they'll stay with the tour as it travels or if Valjean and Javert will change depending on where in there world the tour is. Isn't it speculated that Peter Joback's upcoming London run is in preparation for the scandinavian leg? I suppose that would be a good way of doing it in order to boost ticket sales
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Post by lotster on Feb 12, 2024 13:42:21 GMT
I have seen Michael Ball in many things and generally rate him, but I don't think he is the best Javert. I also much prefer John Owen-Jones at JVJ to Boe, who I personally don't like in the role at all, BUT I do agree that when you are trying to sell out absolutely huge Arena's, you need big names to get people in. The people who buy tickets for this won't necessarily be people who take much interest in theatre generally, or go to see lots of West End shows, so I think commercially this decision makes sense. I really rate Bradley Jaden, but strangely preferred him as Enjolras to Javert. I know Javert is a bigger part and he has a wonderful voice, but he was amazing as Enjolras.
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Post by daisy24601 on Feb 12, 2024 14:03:38 GMT
I'm a bit surprised they have Killian/Bradley for the Saturday evening shows.
Any guesses for the rest of the cast?
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Post by elfman1 on Feb 12, 2024 14:06:46 GMT
I'm a bit surprised they have Killian/Bradley for the Saturday evening shows. Any guesses for the rest of the cast? I actually really love how they’ve split who’s doing what dates means if you’re only able to do a matinee and want Alfie and Michael you can. Feels Fair and doesn’t punish those who live further away (also Matt Lucas Ternardier if how they’ve cast so far is any indication) |
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Post by lotster on Feb 12, 2024 14:08:38 GMT
Am sure they've asked Matt Lucas to reprise Thenardier, but would he want to do it?
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Post by matilda1 on Feb 12, 2024 14:13:36 GMT
The Montague- Fletchers as the Thenardiers??
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Post by elfman1 on Feb 12, 2024 14:15:30 GMT
The Montague- Fletchers as the Thenardiers?? I do believe Carrie has said she’d love to play Madame t some day but she’s too young for it surely? |
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Post by lotster on Feb 12, 2024 14:16:03 GMT
The Montague- Fletchers as the Thenardiers?? Don't give them ideas! |
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Post by theatrefan62 on Feb 12, 2024 14:17:45 GMT
As if Ball and Boe wasn't bad enough. CHF just isn't funny, but yes she does want the claim to fame of doing all 3 female leads.
Would be funny though, her going back to Les Mis yet again.
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Post by demelza on Feb 12, 2024 14:30:01 GMT
Am sure they've asked Matt Lucas to reprise Thenardier, but would he want to do it? I can't imagine he'll want to do it! |
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Post by longinthetooth on Feb 12, 2024 14:30:42 GMT
Judging by Alfie's previous attendance records, I expect Killian will be clocking up a few more appearances than those currently advertised!
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Post by Alejo on Feb 12, 2024 14:54:31 GMT
I am not surprised that Alfie Boe and Michael Ball have been cast again in this - I do think this whole concert format was built around them, as an opportunity to do Les Mis together. And the arena tour was first mentioned before covid, after the original Gielgud run, and I assume always with them in mind. Why shouldn't regional audiences get to see them too, for fans who couldn't travel to London to see it?
Personally, I am glad that I have Killian Donnelly and Bradley Baden for my performance (having seen Boe and Ball in the Gielgud and Sondheim runs). Bradley is great, although Killian wouldn't have been my first choice as Valjean. I'm intrigued to see how they cast the rest of the show now.
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Post by dinkydonie on Feb 12, 2024 17:20:56 GMT
I'm a bit surprised they have Killian/Bradley for the Saturday evening shows. Any guesses for the rest of the cast? With Boe and Ball? I expect Matt Lucas's announcement any day now if I had to guess... |
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Post by dinkydonie on Feb 12, 2024 17:22:59 GMT
I'm a bit surprised they have Killian/Bradley for the Saturday evening shows. Any guesses for the rest of the cast? With Boe and Ball? I expect Matt Lucas's announcement any day now if I had to guess... Lucas was good in the 25th anniversary. His constant ad-libbing/asides in the filmed London concert version gets very old very fast... (in my humble opinion...) |
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Post by littlefan on Feb 12, 2024 22:05:11 GMT
Bradley is great, but I was hoping for a JOJ and Earl Carpenter combination... Certainly not B&B.
The Montagues as Mr and Mrs T... would be interesting(?!) casting...
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Post by backtothetheatre on Feb 12, 2024 22:30:25 GMT
Bradley is great, but I was hoping for a JOJ and Earl Carpenter combination... Certainly not B&B. The Montagues as Mr and Mrs T... would be interesting(?!) casting... No to the Thenardier’s. I can’t think of anything worse. |
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Post by littlefan on Feb 12, 2024 22:33:04 GMT
Bradley is great, but I was hoping for a JOJ and Earl Carpenter combination... Certainly not B&B. The Montagues as Mr and Mrs T... would be interesting(?!) casting... No to the Thenardier’s. I can’t think of anything worse. 😂 I was being sarcastic... It's a no from me too... |
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Post by backtothetheatre on Feb 12, 2024 22:35:08 GMT
No to the Thenardier’s. I can’t think of anything worse. 😂 I was being sarcastic... It's a no from me too... Ok thank goodness😂 |
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