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Post by moorhunhe on Sept 4, 2024 12:09:08 GMT
We've seen Harry Morrison in Come From Away many times, and in The Third Man, so quite excited to see him on stage again.
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Post by erik24601 on Sept 4, 2024 12:45:55 GMT
We've seen Harry Morrison in Come From Away many times, and in The Third Man, so quite excited to see him on stage again. He's a hilarious star - he will shine in this. |
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Post by ThereWillBeSun on Sept 4, 2024 13:30:13 GMT
Take back what I said.
Joanna is amazing as is Marc.
May have to consider seeing this now.
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Post by ThereWillBeSun on Sept 4, 2024 13:31:23 GMT
Woodward as Ulla is… a bit bizarre IMO Why? I’ve never heard of her but she has quite a varied cv including plenty of musicals and she’s certainly very attractive. What am I missing? She does a lot of cabaret / showgirl / burlesque themed gigs so I can totally see this. |
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Post by mrbarnaby on Sept 4, 2024 14:14:55 GMT
Take back what I said. Joanna is amazing as is Marc. May have to consider seeing this now. Marc alone has made me want to see this |
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Post by mrbarnaby on Sept 4, 2024 14:15:24 GMT
I have just joined the queue for tickets and I am number 4. Ooh it’s like when Oasis went on sale! |
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Post by parsley1 on Sept 4, 2024 19:37:02 GMT
Is it just me
Or is anyone else
Sick of seeing the same old sh*te
Revived
Ad infinitum
Have no desire to book for this
And had a general look around
Commercial theatre is become tedious
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Post by mattnyc on Sept 4, 2024 19:53:38 GMT
I have just joined the queue for tickets and I am number 4. Ooh it’s like when Oasis went on sale! It’s exactly the same - Max and Leo are finally getting back together! |
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Post by punxsutawney on Sept 4, 2024 20:43:52 GMT
Is it just me Or is anyone else Sick of seeing the same old sh*te Revived Ad infinitum Have no desire to book for this And had a general look around Commercial theatre is become tedious It has been 17 years since the show closed on the West End, I am not sure how this is "the same old sh*te" or "revived ad infinitum". |
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Post by stevej678 on Sept 4, 2024 21:21:38 GMT
Is it just me Or is anyone else Sick of seeing the same old sh*te Revived Ad infinitum Have no desire to book for this And had a general look around Commercial theatre is become tedious It has been 17 years since the show closed on the West End, I am not sure how this is "the same old sh*te" or "revived ad infinitum". Only six years for those of us up north thanks to the Royal Exchange in Manchester. And that hasn't stopped me booking for this! |
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Post by showtoones on Sept 4, 2024 21:36:57 GMT
Is it just me Or is anyone else Sick of seeing the same old sh*te Revived Ad infinitum Have no desire to book for this And had a general look around Commercial theatre is become tedious The Chocolate Factory always does a revival over Christmas. People have a right to their opinion but in the case, your opinion is factually incorrect. |
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Post by blamerobots on Sept 4, 2024 22:35:53 GMT
This thread is like a hard foil to the statement that people don't want to see this. Most are pretty intrigued with the idea of a small scale Producers.
While it's true that maybe new big musical theatre feels a bit sparse now we've seen this years offerings, it is kind of the dead zone waiting for next year in summer where we'll hopefully see some new stuff.
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Post by anita on Sept 5, 2024 10:00:59 GMT
Saw the Theatre Royal production a few times including Nathan Lane. I've booked.
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Post by BVM on Sept 5, 2024 11:48:45 GMT
It doesn't excite me, but a musical that had a decent run at a theatre the size of Drury Lane is clearly going to have enough fans that want to see it again to sell well (or indeed sell out) The Menier.
Whether that would transfer to West End demand I have no idea.
I enjoyed the concept and actually really like the score (I listened to the CD for a few years back in the day before it got relegated and gathering dust) but I think the humour is very dated. And some of it simply inappropriate in 2024.
I do think the Menier is still a good producing house though and The Baker's Wife was absolutely delightful so am sure they'll do a good job.
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Post by viserys on Sept 5, 2024 11:51:08 GMT
I think the humour is very dated. And some of it simply inappropriate in 2024. This. Goes for most of Mel Brooks though. Might want to see it for Marc Antolin if nothing better comes along to fill the last slot on my December trip. |
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Post by Phantom of London on Sept 5, 2024 12:06:12 GMT
All musicals in the Menier I would say make a hefty loss. The owner no doubt has an eye for a transfer to the West End and Broadway and thinks it’s ripe for a revival. The owner speaks to theatre owners and producers both sides of the Atlantic. If it does happen is anyone guess though, I really have low expectations for this.
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Post by showtoones on Sept 5, 2024 14:52:51 GMT
What I am hearing is they already have a West End theater and this will transfer right after the Menier run. It's a good source but it that for what it's worth..
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Post by Being Alive on Sept 5, 2024 15:16:32 GMT
What I am hearing is they already have a West End theater and this will transfer right after the Menier run. It's a good source but it that for what it's worth.. Very unsurprising - good title, due for a revival, Menier will sell out probably before it opens and if it's good, should easily manage 12 weeks somewhere. I'd imagine there's a stunt cast for one of the remaining roles which will again help with the transfer. |
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Post by showtoones on Sept 5, 2024 15:28:23 GMT
What I am hearing is they already have a West End theater and this will transfer right after the Menier run. It's a good source but it that for what it's worth.. Very unsurprising - good title, due for a revival, Menier will sell out probably before it opens and if it's good, should easily manage 12 weeks somewhere. I'd imagine there's a stunt cast for one of the remaining roles which will again help with the transfer. I still think Trevor Ashley would be a FABULOUS Roger Debris... |
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Post by thedrowsychaperone on Sept 5, 2024 15:30:31 GMT
So many juicy possibilities for a knock-out Roger De Bris... I'd personally love to see Reece Shearsmith return to the show...
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Post by Being Alive on Sept 5, 2024 15:38:47 GMT
Very unsurprising - good title, due for a revival, Menier will sell out probably before it opens and if it's good, should easily manage 12 weeks somewhere. I'd imagine there's a stunt cast for one of the remaining roles which will again help with the transfer. I still think Trevor Ashley would be a FABULOUS Roger Debris... They would, but Trevor's performances are always MASSIVE and I'm not sure how much they'd be able to bring it down for the Menier... |
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Post by Jon on Sept 5, 2024 16:48:58 GMT
I'm surprised a transfer is planned before the show has even begun performances, there is a chance it could be a stinker.
Babani must be very confident in what is planned for discussions to even take place now.
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Post by blamerobots on Sept 5, 2024 16:52:23 GMT
Must be pretty promising stuff if they're sure this will transfer. But at the same time I'm always cynically ready for a massive car crash. Either way I really want to see this.  |
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Post by alece10 on Sept 5, 2024 17:07:54 GMT
If it transfers it needs bigger names to sell in the west end. None of the cast, including Andy Nyman, are well known even in the MT community.
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Post by marob on Sept 5, 2024 17:18:15 GMT
Have they transferred anything recently? Funny Girl was ages ago.
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