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Post by Sean on Jul 23, 2024 14:25:16 GMT
It’s supposed to be the writing of a script cover? That’s what I got from it. That’s what I got too! |
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Post by sf on Jul 23, 2024 14:42:32 GMT
Not sure Patrick Marber has enough grounding in the golden-age musical comedy idiom to make this very, very flimsy show work. It'll be interesting to see who they cast - if the chemistry is even slightly off, the whole thing falls apart (that's why the first Toronto production was such an enormous flop). It's a startlingly unimaginative choice for a Christmas musical.
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Post by nottobe on Jul 23, 2024 14:47:02 GMT
I do wonder if a comedian will be cast as Leo but can't see it being Jon Rchardson. A rather rouge decision that I think may at least be interesting would be James Acaster as Leo but again this seems quite unlikely.
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Post by Phantom of London on Jul 23, 2024 14:56:38 GMT
From the same writer Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein which had a brilliant Ross Noble could he pull this one off also?
I could see David Mitchell or Ed Byrne in the role of Leo.
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Post by Jon on Jul 23, 2024 15:04:10 GMT
I think they'll go for an actual musical theatre actor for Leo. Jack Butterworth could work although he'd be a lot younger than Leo is usually cast.
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Post by theatreprince on Jul 23, 2024 16:11:11 GMT
From the same writer Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein which had a brilliant Ross Noble could he pull this one off also? I could see David Mitchell or Ed Byrne in the role of Leo. Ross Noble was in the UK tour as Franz |
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Post by karloscar on Jul 23, 2024 17:11:19 GMT
Susan Stroman's choreography was what made the original production spectacular. It'll be interesting to see who they sign as choreographer.
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Post by Someone in a tree on Jul 24, 2024 8:13:51 GMT
I rewatched the 2005 film last night, its still a hoot. Re Phantom's comment about how the MCF is the wrong venue ...the story doesnt necessarily cry for big sets and glamour. The Producers world is dingy and with a few glittery swastikas chucked in for good measure. Ben Stones designs for the royal exchange look great and very creative, im sure it can be done on a small scale. www.benstones.com/theproducers |
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Post by mkb on Jul 24, 2024 10:38:40 GMT
Nothing tops the Mel Brooks 1967 original film -- such great comic chemistry between Mostel and Wilder --, and I've seen the stage musical version a few times. I can't imagine what Marber could do with this in a tiny venue to make it worth yet another visit.
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Post by adrianics on Jul 24, 2024 14:22:28 GMT
I think they'll follow the usual pattern of proper theatrical type as Max and comedian as Bloom. I really wouldn't be all that surprised if the reliably great Corey English was brought in once again alongside, say, Jon Richardson.
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Post by ncbears on Jul 24, 2024 14:38:04 GMT
Giles Terera for Max....
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Post by n1david on Jul 24, 2024 14:51:00 GMT
He'd be great, but he's in Dr Strangelove in London and Dublin throughout this run of the Producers. |
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Post by Matt on Jul 24, 2024 15:51:02 GMT
I literally cannot see this at all. |
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Post by Nelly on Jul 24, 2024 16:13:13 GMT
Really? Would say he'd not be a fit for the character of Max at all.
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Post by showtoones on Jul 24, 2024 16:39:46 GMT
I believe it's going to be Andy Nyman and Zizi
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Post by Nelly on Jul 24, 2024 17:03:01 GMT
I believe it's going to be Andy Nyman and Zizi That's more like it! |
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Post by bimse on Jul 24, 2024 17:10:26 GMT
I rewatched the 2005 film last night, its still a hoot. Re Phantom's comment about how the MCF is the wrong venue ...the story doesnt necessarily cry for big sets and glamour. The Producers world is dingy and with a few glittery swastikas chucked in for good measure. Ben Stones designs for the royal exchange look great and very creative, im sure it can be done on a small scale. www.benstones.com/theproducers[br The Producers was the best musical I’ve seen at the Royal Exchange, superb designs and performances, genuinely funny. |
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Post by danb on Jul 24, 2024 17:18:20 GMT
Unfortunately, I don’t think I’d cross our road to see ‘The Producers’ on stage again. It just wasn’t for me, but I know it can be done ‘smaller’ as my daughter was in a visually very impressive production at uni that did great things in a smaller space.
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Post by mrbarnaby on Jul 24, 2024 22:03:12 GMT
Andy Nyman has already been cast as Max.
Leo Bloom will be played by one of our most talented musical performers
M…..
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Post by Jon on Jul 24, 2024 22:04:09 GMT
Andy Nyman has already been cast as Max. Leo Bloom will be played by one of our most talented musical Performers… M….. Michael Xavier? |
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Post by mrbarnaby on Jul 24, 2024 22:07:27 GMT
Nope 🤣
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Post by Dr Tom on Jul 24, 2024 22:14:10 GMT
Well Andy Nyman is so fantastic and underrated.
Mr Barnaby is such a tease...
M?
Michael Ball
Matt Henry
Mr Barnaby
Matthew Croke
Matthew Seadon-Young
Michael Xavier
Matthew Goodgame
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Post by theatrelover123 on Jul 24, 2024 22:16:37 GMT
Andy Nyman has already been cast as Max. Leo Bloom will be played by one of our most talented musical performers M….. Matt Rawle? |
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Post by bialystock on Jul 24, 2024 22:20:49 GMT
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Post by showtoones on Jul 24, 2024 22:23:30 GMT
Can you please give us a hint of another show that M has done?
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