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Post by pianowithsam on Feb 10, 2020 19:57:55 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. Good good. |
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Post by xanady on Feb 10, 2020 20:38:26 GMT
Shockingly,I am ashamed to say it is my first ever visit to this in a few weeks time.Really hope it will live up to its iconic reputation for me.
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Post by xanady on Feb 21, 2020 22:30:09 GMT
Finally got to see this tonight and thought it was a total bore from start to finish.A show that thinks it’s more subversive and clever than it is.Maybe it has not aged well?
Rather cheap staging and sets not dissimilar to some of the am-dram shows I have been involved in over the years....lol.You would expect more from a WE show.
Forgettable songs sung badly,bargain basement choreography and toe-curlingly naff jokes.
Glad I’ve ticked it off the list but,for me,easily one of the very worst MT shows I have ever seen.
Are we allowed to award minuses when rating shows?
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Post by 49thand8th on Feb 21, 2020 22:38:38 GMT
"We" can do whatever we want.
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Post by xanady on Feb 21, 2020 22:49:37 GMT
^OK,I’ll go -10....lol.
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Post by pianowithsam on Feb 21, 2020 23:14:38 GMT
Finally got to see this tonight and thought it was a total bore from start to finish.A show that thinks it’s more subversive and clever than it is.Maybe it has not aged well? Rather cheap staging and sets not dissimilar to some of the am-dram shows I have been involved in over the years....lol.You would expect more from a WE show. Forgettable songs sung badly,bargain basement choreography and toe-curlingly naff jokes. Glad I’ve ticked it off the list but,for me,easily one of the very worst MT shows I have ever seen. Are we allowed to award minuses when rating shows? Wow. How about you stick your middle finger to the sky and say “Hasa diga eebowai” ? Or perhaps turn off those negative thoughts like a light switch? |
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Post by xanady on Feb 21, 2020 23:21:17 GMT
Lol...just knew a backlash was coming...glad you clearly adore the show.I felt more like the oft-mentioned 🐸 in the show for paying to see this witless nonsense.
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Post by FrontroverPaul on Feb 22, 2020 1:25:47 GMT
There are usually a few walkouts from Book of Mormon. Three within the first 10 minutes when I saw it at Bristol last month. I guess a tiny percentage who book have no idea what to expect.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 22, 2020 6:41:00 GMT
I didnt hate it like xandy and certainly dont find it offensive. and I think that was part of the problem, it's all so meh. The jokes you can spot a mile off, and if all feels quite cliche and I never understand what people find so 'original' about it. Some good songs though.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Feb 22, 2020 8:34:41 GMT
Finally got to see this tonight and thought it was a total bore from start to finish.A show that thinks it’s more subversive and clever than it is.Maybe it has not aged well? Rather cheap staging and sets not dissimilar to some of the am-dram shows I have been involved in over the years....lol.You would expect more from a WE show. Forgettable songs sung badly,bargain basement choreography and toe-curlingly naff jokes. Glad I’ve ticked it off the list but,for me,easily one of the very worst MT shows I have ever seen. Are we allowed to award minuses when rating shows? Totally agree with all of this. I thought it was absolutely dreadful too and not because I didn’t know what to expect. I absolutely fail to understand its popularity. |
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Post by pianowithsam on Feb 22, 2020 11:21:07 GMT
Am I the only one that really likes it? ;-;
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Post by fiyero on Feb 22, 2020 13:51:50 GMT
Am I the only one that really likes it? ;-; I really like it. Seen it a few times in London and looking forward to seeing it again in Southampton. I can see why people wouldn't like it, whether that is for the premise, content or overall dislike. |
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Post by pianowithsam on Feb 22, 2020 14:02:24 GMT
Am I the only one that really likes it? ;-; I really like it. Seen it a few times in London and looking forward to seeing it again in Southampton. I can see why people wouldn't like it, whether that is for the premise, content or overall dislike. Was going to see in Southampton but London works out cheaper for me. Mayflower is nice though. |
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Post by anita on Feb 22, 2020 14:23:47 GMT
Am I the only one that really likes it? ;-; I love it. Seen it twice. |
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Post by TallPaul on Feb 22, 2020 14:28:31 GMT
If you had heard the cast CD before you saw it, you didn't need to see it. I was toying with the idea of seeing the tour in Leeds. I didn't even need to listen to the full CD to know it wasn't for me, just those free excerpts you get on Amazon. If that makes me close-minded, then I'm close-minded! |
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Post by louonthegogo on Feb 22, 2020 14:37:39 GMT
It's good the first time, any subsequent viewings are a bit boring as you know what's coming up and the material itself isn't that amazing to make you want to see it over and over.
However, it's a good first time show for a person who isn't keen on the 'idea' of a musical.
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Post by 49thand8th on Feb 23, 2020 4:32:31 GMT
Am I the only one that really likes it? ;-; I know you're being hyperbolic, but clearly, no, a show doesn't run this long nor does it have this many productions if it only has one fan. |
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Post by danb on Feb 23, 2020 6:16:45 GMT
I really like the show, but just paid my 3rd visit in 3 years and feel like I’ve seen it now. It is what it is and is still running without discounts in the W/E as far as I’m aware. Maybe its another ‘cheaper to see it here’ for tourists’ like Hamilton?
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Post by greeny11 on Feb 23, 2020 6:28:03 GMT
I used to go quite a lot, but now I only visit it maybe once or twice a year. It still is a very good show, but it doe lose the impact after a while. It has also had the same actors in the leading roles for ages - it could do with a bit of a shake up casting wise - though I do think Dom Simpson is excellent in the leading role.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 23, 2020 7:15:36 GMT
I really like the show, but just paid my 3rd visit in 3 years and feel like I’ve seen it now. It is what it is and is still running without discounts in the W/E as far as I’m aware. Maybe its another ‘cheaper to see it here’ for tourists’ like Hamilton? It does discount via dynamic pricing but not via publically advertised offers |
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Post by alece10 on Feb 23, 2020 7:45:05 GMT
I've seen it 5 times and still really enjoy it.
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Post by pianowithsam on Feb 23, 2020 9:50:44 GMT
Am I the only one that really likes it? ;-; I know you're being hyperbolic, but clearly, no, a show doesn't run this long nor does it have this many productions if it only has one fan. Yes, I know :3 |
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Post by jakobo on Feb 23, 2020 14:33:50 GMT
To this day, I don't understand how come people don't find this show offensive. All my friends love it and most of them are much more sensitive on touchy subjects than me and they always tell me what's appropriate to say in public. Yet, they find it funny and harmless, which genuinely baffles me, and call me silly when I say it's basically a minstrel show.
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Post by edi on Feb 23, 2020 15:33:15 GMT
To this day, I don't understand how come people don't find this show offensive. All my friends love it and most of them are much more sensitive on touchy subjects than me and they always tell me what's appropriate to say in public. Yet, they find it funny and harmless, which genuinely baffles me, and call me silly when I say it's basically a minstrel show. I agree very much. I loved the show but I am also ashamed of it as I found the treatment of African village/people appaling. I am sure the show would have worked without the reference to babies. |
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Post by singularsensation10 on Feb 23, 2020 15:41:29 GMT
I think the above comments are valid and of course people can be offended by anything but miss the very point of the shock-humour. Anyone that has ever seen an episode of South Park will understand - and sure, the humour isn’t for everyone. But the very premise of its humour is that it is supposed to be offensive. Conversely, and thinking off the top of my head, I personally find certain parts of Six (won’t specify because of potential spoilers) FAR more offensive than BOM purely because BOM’s shock-humour is consistently distasteful and the parts of Six I am alluding to are jarringly distasteful. However the success of this show is undeniable and it still seems to be doing really well.
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