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Post by theatrefan62 on May 30, 2024 17:58:57 GMT
Wish they would do The Hunchback of Notre Dame instead. I think that would have much broader appeal and the La Jolla Playhouse production that went on to the Papermill Playhouse was wonderful! I disagree on both tbh. Don't get me wrong, I love hunchback, but it won't have as wide appeal as the more upbeat family friendly hercule. As someone said earlier, Hercules will also be a kids show that will appeal to more boys. Which the west end is lacking. I also didn't rate the papermill production. The framing concept didn't work and it felt very cramped on that stage. Hunchback needs a more epic staging |
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Post by theatrefan62 on May 30, 2024 20:37:19 GMT
Might this be one of BGT performances this week? They've had frozen and the lion king already this week. Could the announcement be made on BGT? Would be a good way to get some buzz and let millions know via national tv.
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Post by idinafanzel on May 30, 2024 21:42:28 GMT
How exciting when is the due happen roughly? This year or early next year perhaps? Early 2025. Elf goes in for an Xmas season- then Hercules. This is correct. Alice Fearn starring in Elf as Jovie |
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Post by alece10 on May 31, 2024 7:51:25 GMT
Might this be one of BGT performances this week? They've had frozen and the lion king already this week. Could the announcement be made on BGT? Would be a good way to get some buzz and let millions know via national tv. Unless they do the final (which I doubt) they won't be in as it was announced last night that Alisia is singing on Friday night. |
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Post by backtothetheatre on May 31, 2024 8:17:24 GMT
Might this be one of BGT performances this week? They've had frozen and the lion king already this week. Could the announcement be made on BGT? Would be a good way to get some buzz and let millions know via national tv. Unless they do the final (which I doubt) they won't be in as it was announced last night that Alisia is singing on Friday night. Mamma Mia are performing on the BGT final. |
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Post by ladidah on May 31, 2024 10:18:51 GMT
Yes, can't wait to see this!
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Post by solangelafitte on May 31, 2024 10:32:52 GMT
Looking forward to this! I wore the soundtrack out in the '90s. My first introduction to LaChanze and Lillias White (two of the original muses). I remember Michael Bolton had a modest hit with Go the Distance too. It was nominated for an Oscar but was up against My Heart Will Go On, so obviously didn't stand a chance!
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Post by anthony40 on May 31, 2024 11:15:40 GMT
At the time this movie was released I was backpacking through America. I travelled the East and West coast.
I was in San Francisco and remember there was some grassy square with a Disney Store at the end and walking in (I love Disney) and there on big screens in the store was Michael Bolton singing Go The Distance.
By the time I got to Disney World in Florida, as Hercules was the latest release, that was the main focus of the parades.
I finally saw the film in Seattle, from the back row with the screen in front me!
I also remember various museums displaying Roman earthenware and they were pointing out Hercules in the imprints on the pottery.
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Post by thedrowsychaperone on May 31, 2024 11:18:38 GMT
Go The Distance is arguably one of the strongest Disney ballads of all time
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Post by theatreian on May 31, 2024 14:05:43 GMT
Go The Distance is arguably one of the strongest Disney ballads of all time It's the only song I recognised looking at the soundtrack. Has any other track been a hit? |
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Post by Mark on May 31, 2024 14:09:18 GMT
Go The Distance is arguably one of the strongest Disney ballads of all time It's the only song I recognised looking at the soundtrack. Has any other track been a hit? I’d say both “Zero to Hero” and “I Won’t Say (I’m in Love)” are pretty well known too. |
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Post by theatreian on May 31, 2024 14:13:24 GMT
I don't know either of these songs.
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Post by theatrefan62 on May 31, 2024 14:17:43 GMT
Yeah zero to hero is pretty big.
I won't say I'm in love a little less so, but not by much.
It's full of disney classic songs tbh
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Post by FairyGodmother on May 31, 2024 14:18:28 GMT
Boyzone had a hit with Shooting Star didn't they?
I know Zero to Hero and I Won't Say I'm in Love well, but that's because we had the Disney Sing-Along Songs tapes!
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Post by alece10 on May 31, 2024 14:21:44 GMT
Is this more of a younger person's musical?
I don't know any of the songs and, to be honest, didn't even know that Disney had made a film of it.
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Post by FairyGodmother on May 31, 2024 14:23:42 GMT
Well, not as young as Frozen.  Under 40s probably? It came out in 1997, between The Hunchback of Notre Dame and Mulan. |
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Post by amyja89 on May 31, 2024 14:25:38 GMT
Absolutely delighted to still be considered a young person at 34 if so! It’s genuinely in my top five Disney.
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Post by theatrefan62 on May 31, 2024 15:29:36 GMT
I'm mid 40s and know it well.
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Post by thecursedexpress on May 31, 2024 15:49:45 GMT
Early 2025. Elf goes in for an Xmas season- then Hercules. This is correct. Alice Fearn starring in Elf as Jovie This is new information for me. Going to see Elf then Hercules. |
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Post by danb on May 31, 2024 15:50:20 GMT
Go The Distance is arguably one of the strongest Disney ballads of all time It's the only song I recognised looking at the soundtrack. Has any other track been a hit? Boyzone recorded ‘Shooting Star’ which was I think a double A side (ask your Dad) with one of their hits. |
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Post by blamerobots on May 31, 2024 16:05:41 GMT
It's the only song I recognised looking at the soundtrack. Has any other track been a hit? Boyzone recorded ‘Shooting Star’ which was I think a double A side (ask your Dad) with one of their hits. Back in the days of singles... and two songs good enough to warrant a double A side! I must admit, I remember absolutely no songs from the film. But I did last watch it maybe 10 years ago. |
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Post by Phantom of London on May 31, 2024 16:21:57 GMT
I reckon this will be as popular as Prince of Egypt.
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Post by blamerobots on May 31, 2024 16:28:13 GMT
I reckon this will be as popular as Prince of Egypt. I see it. Like Prince of Egypt, we'll see whether those revisions it needs can save the show. |
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Post by 141920grm on Jun 1, 2024 23:28:52 GMT
GSA are performing Hunchback now till Sat (8/6), if any fans here missed it in the college productions thread- they have a fantastic female Clopin!
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Post by Phantom of London on Jun 1, 2024 23:49:18 GMT
I reckon this will be as popular as Prince of Egypt. I see it. Like Prince of Egypt, we'll see whether those revisions it needs can save the show. So will I, I saw Prince several times, it was okay. |
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