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Post by jollyblacksmith on Jan 17, 2019 18:52:10 GMT
Oh :-( Thank you! So I need to catch him one more time before he leaves. Hmmm, seems like something changed? To be fair, I asked him about it a while ago. |
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Post by justme on Jan 17, 2019 19:08:29 GMT
Oh :-( Thank you! So I need to catch him one more time before he leaves. Hmmm, seems like something changed? To be fair, I asked him about it a while ago. Great!!!! You just made my day! :-) |
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Post by Dr Tom on Feb 5, 2019 9:10:26 GMT
I was there last night for the first performance of the new cast (although lots had stayed from last year).
Dave Thomas Brown is a very good Elder Price. I know he joined earlier in the year and is only on for a few weeks as emergency cover, so glad to have caught him.
I saw Tom Xander last time (May 2018), as he's been on a lot over the last year. He's only officially just been bumped up on to main Elder Cunningham. Both leads playing the leads traditionally, but very good with it.
First time seeing Steven Webb (he was off last time) and he makes a funny McKinley.
Also the first time I've ever sat near the front (second row Stalls centre). The prices have dropped a lot in the past year or so to make this more affordable. It is, obviously, an excellent clear view and you pick up on a lot of details, including just how smiley all the ensemble all.
For the rest of the ensemble, I don't know the show well enough to say for sure who's new. The cast list on the website isn't updated yet. But I think the other leads have been with the show for a while.
The Nigel Farage gag still gets the biggest laughs and applause of the night.
I know the 42nd Street fans will ask about Luke George. Excellent dancer as you'd expect. He's not in a featured role, but he does get to play Yoda. Last time I saw him, he had tears in his eyes and the same last night from an instant standing ovation.
The ensemble were very polished for a cast change, with only a few tiny missteps obvious which will soon get sorted.
At the front, you do get the hear the strange comments from the people around you, including the lottery winners (who almost all sounded American). It sounded like nearly everyone who entered the lottery had won. Someone surprised that they had trained dancers in the show. But apart from listening to the general naivety of people who don't regularly go to the theatre, it was an exceptionally well-behaved crowd.
It's a fun show. Not one that's a regular on my list, but I expect I'll catch it again later in the year.
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Post by Mark on Feb 11, 2019 15:54:47 GMT
I caught up with this on Saturday afternoon for my ninth viewing. It’s still in incredible shape and hasn’t lost any of its charm. I loved the new lead cast. Dave Thomas Brown made a fantastic Price, great vocals and he really looks the part. Tom Xander - probably the closest I’ve seen to Josh Gad over here, he’s great and hits every punchline.
Great audience response.
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Post by crunchemhall on Feb 11, 2019 17:08:03 GMT
I caught up with this on Saturday afternoon for my ninth viewing. It’s still in incredible shape and hasn’t lost any of its charm. I loved the new lead cast. Dave Thomas Brown made a fantastic Price, great vocals and he really looks the part. Tom Xander - probably the closest I’ve seen to Josh Gad over here, he’s great and hits every punchline. Great audience response. Hey, I was there this Sat afternoon too for my second viewing. Completely agree with you on the new lead cast. Fantastic team ! Tom Xander stood out for me, what a voice he has ! The show is in safe hands ! |
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Post by justme on Aug 19, 2019 11:34:54 GMT
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Post by justme on Aug 19, 2019 11:54:20 GMT
Middle of A is off-sale, just the ends on sale. They probably just know they won't get that many ballot entries midweek matinee in November. I see.... I knew they sell two front row tickets in the middle of the row but I had no idea they sell more of them. Two tickets are already sold. Everytime I tried the lottery (many times :-D ) they had 22 tickets. I need to win the lottery on that day it's not a good news for me :-) Thanks anyway :-) |
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Post by dgjbear on Aug 22, 2019 11:32:10 GMT
Anyone know when the new booking period opens for this? I want to go December 13th.
Thanks.
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Post by pianowithsam on Aug 28, 2019 21:53:16 GMT
Saw this again this evening for the second time this month.
Again, absolutely fabulous.
The no-deal Brexit gag got rigorous applause.
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Post by Jonnyboy on Aug 29, 2019 7:08:49 GMT
Saw this again this evening for the second time this month. Again, absolutely fabulous. The no-deal Brexit gag got rigorous applause. Where did they insert the gag? |
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Post by theatrefan77 on Aug 29, 2019 7:55:48 GMT
Cunningham calls Nabulungi 'No-Deal Brexit' in the bit where he used to call her 'Nigel Farage'.
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Post by pianowithsam on Aug 29, 2019 9:37:04 GMT
Saw this again this evening for the second time this month. Again, absolutely fabulous. The no-deal Brexit gag got rigorous applause. Where did they insert the gag? Yeah, it’s the very last time he addresses her. |
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Post by 49thand8th on Aug 29, 2019 15:42:31 GMT
Usually he leaves the funniest one for the last time (before he calls her Nala, which is scripted). At his last performance, Josh Gad called her Nikki M. James in this spot in the show.
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Post by Mark on Sept 27, 2019 1:35:13 GMT
So looks like Jacob Yarlett (the tour standby Cunningham) flew over from Amsterdam to cover the role at the Prince of Wales tonight! West End Debut. What a great story that is.
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Post by 49thand8th on Sept 27, 2019 14:11:24 GMT
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Post by 49thand8th on Jan 7, 2020 17:15:32 GMT
Cast change names are starting to come out!
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Post by 49thand8th on Jan 7, 2020 18:07:05 GMT
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Post by Dr Tom on Jan 7, 2020 20:43:24 GMT
Is the cast change date confirmed anywhere yet? I saw the first performance of the 2019 cast and it would be fun to see the first performance of the 2020 cast.
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Post by westended on Jan 7, 2020 21:02:03 GMT
New Cast begin : Monday 3rd February 2020
Old Cast End : Saturday 1st February 2020
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Post by intoanewlife on Jan 7, 2020 21:08:56 GMT
I wouldn't mind George Grayson knocking on my front door...
(are we still allowed to say this kinda stuff anymore or is it off limits?)
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Post by pianowithsam on Jan 7, 2020 23:00:49 GMT
Saw this again last night (4th time).
Absolutely sensational performance. Blew the others right out of the park.
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Post by 49thand8th on Jan 8, 2020 21:28:27 GMT
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Post by 49thand8th on Jan 8, 2020 23:29:11 GMT
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Post by pianowithsam on Feb 10, 2020 18:23:54 GMT
Has the cast switched over?
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Post by greeny11 on Feb 10, 2020 18:46:49 GMT
Yes, cast change was a couple of weeks ago. As far as I can see, the principal cast have not changed - all the changes are in the ensemble cast. Some of the cast members have been with the show for a very long time.
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