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Post by nottobe on Aug 2, 2024 17:41:51 GMT
Two shows I think would be very good and new choices for Chichester would be Damn Yankees or Bye Bye Birdie. Quite American shows that hopefully wouldn't get lost but I can imagine they could be cast with some good names.
Also would love a new version of Chicago not linked to the Fosse one at all but that seems very unlikely.
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Post by danb on Aug 2, 2024 17:47:16 GMT
I’m still surprised that ‘South Pacific’ didn’t transfer into a central West End house. That cast was as good as it gets, and sticking it into Sadlers Wells didn’t show a lot of faith. The programming comes across as a bit flaky at times, deliberately avoiding money makers for whatever reason. At least they had a plan with ‘Oliver’ this year which should boost their coffers at least. It’s not a uni drama society, it’s a commercial theatre with a quite specific audience. Play to it! Take their money.
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Post by Jon on Aug 2, 2024 17:49:37 GMT
I’m still surprised that ‘South Pacific’ didn’t transfer into a central West End house. That cast was as good as it gets, and sticking it into Sadlers Wells didn’t show a lot of faith. The programming comes across as a bit flaky at times, deliberately avoiding money makers for whatever reason. At least they had a plan with ‘Oliver’ this year which should boost their coffers at least. It’s not a uni drama society, its a commercial theatre with a quite specific audience. None were available when they announced their plan for the London run. |
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Post by danb on Aug 2, 2024 17:52:36 GMT
I’m still surprised that ‘South Pacific’ didn’t transfer into a central West End house. That cast was as good as it gets, and sticking it into Sadlers Wells didn’t show a lot of faith. The programming comes across as a bit flaky at times, deliberately avoiding money makers for whatever reason. At least they had a plan with ‘Oliver’ this year which should boost their coffers at least. It’s not a uni drama society, its a commercial theatre with a quite specific audience. None were available when they announced their plan for the London run. They could easily have waited for one. One of their major patrons owns a few! 🤣 |
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Post by alicechallice on Nov 15, 2024 14:44:58 GMT
A few months onwards from the last post here - is anybody any the wiser on what we might be expecting musical-wise at CFT next year?
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Post by mrbarnaby on Nov 15, 2024 21:57:35 GMT
A few months onwards from the last post here - is anybody any the wiser on what we might be expecting musical-wise at CFT next year? Something very jolly |
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Post by alicechallice on Nov 15, 2024 22:06:00 GMT
A few months onwards from the last post here - is anybody any the wiser on what we might be expecting musical-wise at CFT next year? Something very jolly Oooooh, I love MrB with a secret... Something jolly we've seen revived elsewhere in the not too distant past? |
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Post by nottobe on Nov 15, 2024 22:47:59 GMT
A few months onwards from the last post here - is anybody any the wiser on what we might be expecting musical-wise at CFT next year? Something very jolly The Most Happy Fella maybe ? |
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Post by alicechallice on Nov 15, 2024 22:56:23 GMT
The Most Happy Fella maybe ? That's definitely more Minerva than main house |
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Post by Jon on Nov 15, 2024 23:06:06 GMT
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying hasn't been done in quite some time but I don't think it's that. A new version of Spamalot would be good but I want the Open Air to do that so my guess is Forum.
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Post by alicechallice on Nov 15, 2024 23:25:12 GMT
Thoroughly Modern Millie has just sprung to mind.
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Post by mrbarnaby on Nov 16, 2024 6:20:15 GMT
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying hasn't been done in quite some time but I don't think it's that. A new version of Spamalot would be good but I want the Open Air to do that so my guess is Forum. None of those |
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Post by mrbarnaby on Nov 16, 2024 6:20:36 GMT
Thoroughly Modern Millie has just sprung to mind. Thankfully.. no. |
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Post by alicechallice on Nov 16, 2024 7:15:26 GMT
Thoroughly Modern Millie has just sprung to mind. Thankfully.. no. English or American? |
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Post by danb on Nov 16, 2024 7:37:01 GMT
Ahhh they’re busting out the ‘Half A Sixpence’ set from Cams garage and giving it another spin no? No? Why ever not? 💰 🕳️ 🌪️
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Post by FrontrowverPaul on Nov 16, 2024 8:04:20 GMT
West Side Story would be nice and certainly overdue for a revival.
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Post by mrbarnaby on Nov 16, 2024 10:35:23 GMT
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Post by mrbarnaby on Nov 16, 2024 10:35:49 GMT
West Side Story would be nice and certainly overdue for a revival. Nope! Though you’re not wrong, and I could see that working well on the CFT stage |
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Post by ceebee on Nov 16, 2024 12:18:22 GMT
Seven Brides For Seven Brothers
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Post by Deleted on Nov 16, 2024 13:15:03 GMT
Seven Brides would be a good one for Chichester.
Assume it's another golden age/classic. There can't be many of the big ones left they haven't done.
On The Town?
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Post by theatremiss on Nov 16, 2024 13:42:33 GMT
Seven Brides would be a good one for Chichester. Assume it's another golden age/classic. There can't be many of the big ones left they haven't done. On The Town? If they wanted a transfer both shows have been at the Open Air fairly recently. |
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Post by rayc on Nov 16, 2024 13:54:54 GMT
Annie Get Your Gun? Or maybe Mack and Mabel.
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Post by greenandbrownandblue on Nov 16, 2024 13:56:58 GMT
Annie Get Your Gun? Or maybe Mack and Mabel. They did Mack and Mabel a few years ago, with Michael Ball, so I'd be surprised if it was that. Would be great if they did Mame, though not holding my breath! |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 16, 2024 13:58:25 GMT
Seven Brides would be a good one for Chichester. Assume it's another golden age/classic. There can't be many of the big ones left they haven't done. On The Town? If they wanted a transfer both shows have been at the Open Air fairly recently. Yeah they have, although seven Brides was a decade ago, and on the town was 8 years ago now. But after the Crazy for you disappointment I'm not sure how transfer focused they are. Could opt to tour instead. |
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Post by rayc on Nov 16, 2024 14:06:05 GMT
Agree, Seven Brides would be an interesting choice. And re; Mack and Mabel, it would have been 10 years since the Michael Ball version so guess that's a fair break. And Jerry Herman was a great master of tunes which is always a plus for the Chichester audience.
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