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Post by idinafanzel on Aug 12, 2024 12:44:46 GMT
Announcement this week - some cast is transferring. One replacement WOW
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Post by Dave B on Aug 12, 2024 13:07:24 GMT
Announcement this week - some cast is transferring. One replacement WOW Dorfman for the end of this year before next year's closure - or Lyttelton after Earnest? |
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Post by blamerobots on Aug 12, 2024 13:29:44 GMT
Thankfully am free this week so will be making the mad dash for tickets I'm sure there'll be
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Post by lolaluffneggle on Aug 12, 2024 13:37:20 GMT
Too many things and not enough money!!
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Post by mrbarnaby on Aug 12, 2024 13:38:03 GMT
Announcement this week - some cast is transferring. One replacement WOW Dorfman for the end of this year before next year's closure - or Lyttelton after Earnest? It’s going into the Lyttlelton as I said above |
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Post by theatremiss on Aug 12, 2024 14:36:44 GMT
Anyone know when the next season’s tickets are going on sale. Only asking as I am away a lot the next month or so
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Post by parsley1 on Aug 12, 2024 14:44:57 GMT
The Dorfman will close after the currently announced shows
From November 2024
And not reopen until Summer 2025
The Olivier already has the return of Dear England for spring running until May
It’s just the Lyttleton missing programming for early 2025
There is a one month gap between Ballet Shoes and Dear England
I doubt more than 2 productions are to be announced for early 2025
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Post by idinafanzel on Aug 12, 2024 17:03:45 GMT
The loud TikTok man has just announced the casting of Jane Krakowski for the show … guess it’s not a secret anymore
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Post by jr on Aug 12, 2024 17:38:40 GMT
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Post by mrbarnaby on Aug 12, 2024 17:40:58 GMT
The loud TikTok man has just announced the casting of Jane Krakowski for the show … guess it’s not a secret anymore In the Rachel Bay Jones role? |
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Post by juicy_but_terribly_drab on Aug 12, 2024 18:11:20 GMT
I was really hoping Rachel Bay Jones would transfer, she's so brilliant on the recording and by most accounts gave probably the best performance of an apparently already superlative cast. I could easily see Krakowski as Claudia (Amber Gray's role) as well but that's probably too small for her. I do love Krakowski though and I'm sure she'll be good (the role seems pretty similar to hers in She Loves Me which she was great in).
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Post by c4ndyc4ne on Aug 12, 2024 18:17:09 GMT
Announcement this week - some cast is transferring. One replacement WOW highly doubt this is right. |
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Post by merylstreep on Aug 12, 2024 18:33:53 GMT
The loud TikTok man has just announced the casting of Jane Krakowski for the show … guess it’s not a secret anymore Could you send the link? |
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Post by aspieandy on Aug 12, 2024 18:45:20 GMT
All 3 are closing at the NT, though for different lengths of time; Dorfman for 6-months-ish. Lyttleton a month, I think (sort that bloody revolve once and for all). All sorts in the public areas inc. new carpets (thank God).
Grade 1 listed in and out. Not cheap, Gov funded.
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Post by Someone in a tree on Aug 13, 2024 8:46:56 GMT
David Hyde Pierce is scheduled to give his Major General Stanley to NY, April - June 2025
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Post by blamerobots on Aug 13, 2024 8:56:27 GMT
David Hyde Pierce is scheduled to give his Major General Stanley to NY, April - June 2025 Forgot about that. What is that, like the Hot Pirates of Penzance thing?? Weird..! |
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Post by drmaplewood on Aug 13, 2024 9:06:19 GMT
Krakowski is exciting, fingers crossed this is true.
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Post by mrbarnaby on Aug 13, 2024 9:23:07 GMT
I just want the gorgeous Steven Pasquale to come over
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Post by Talisman on Aug 13, 2024 10:01:22 GMT
David Hyde Pierce is scheduled to give his Major General Stanley to NY, April - June 2025 Forgot about that. What is that, like the Hot Pirates of Penzance thing?? Weird..! "sizzling with Caribbean rhythms and French Quarter flair. |
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Post by alece10 on Aug 13, 2024 10:02:27 GMT
I'm guessing Tracie Bennett will be in it.
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Post by Phantom of London on Aug 13, 2024 10:08:08 GMT
I have to ask why is the National doing this show?
I totally get Stephen Sondheim and agree he is an ingenious. But shouldn't quality be the arbiter of what shows go into the National, not because they've got their hands on a mediocre piece of work by the most famous composer in musical history?
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Aug 13, 2024 10:17:09 GMT
Reading the synopsis the whole thing sounds absolutely terrible.
Also, Tracie Bennett..how does she keep getting these gigs? I mean, Mame at the Hope Mill, great. Follies at the NT… ok, I could get into it I suppose. But she’s very specific appeal-wise isn’t she? It really puzzles me.
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Post by Someone in a tree on Aug 13, 2024 10:37:57 GMT
I adored TB in this. The comedy suited her style so well it was almost as if it was written for her. I am currently addicted to the below song
I suspect the show will divide us, I loved two thirds of it. It great until you get to the point uncle steve put down his pen. Perhaps Ives will amend the book? I hope he does.
I would say Here we are is Anyone can whistle's mature sibling.
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Post by fluxcapacitor on Aug 13, 2024 10:43:42 GMT
I have to ask why is the National doing this show? I totally get Stephen Sondheim and agree he is an ingenious. But shouldn't quality be the arbiter of what shows go into the National, not because they've got their hands on a mediocre piece of work by the most famous composer in musical history? It’s not his best, but this show is FAR from mediocre. Especially given this is (rumoured to be) the full NY production. It was lavish, it was visually creative, and the first act is rich in Sondheim unique wordplay and wit. If we’re claiming lack of quality, this is a hundred times better than the underprepared “The Witches” that the National put on recently. IMO The National is a perfect fit because it’s a space that can afford to put on more experimental work and this show wouldn’t suit a more traditional commercial venue. |
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Post by andrew on Aug 13, 2024 11:18:58 GMT
Reading the synopsis the whole thing sounds absolutely terrible. Also, Tracie Bennett..how does she keep getting these gigs? I mean, Mame at the Hope Mill, great. Follies at the NT… ok, I could get into it I suppose. But she’s very specific appeal-wise isn’t she? It really puzzles me. She was unbearable in How to Succeed. |
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