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Post by ladidah on Aug 25, 2023 7:02:24 GMT
Saw this last night, hadn't seen it for about 10ish years.
Loved it! It still feels fun and fresh. I saw Mamma Mia last week and that felt like a dying show, but BOM had a real buzz to it, everyone cheering and laughing.
The three main leads were exceptional - especially Elder McKinley who stole the show.
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Post by Dr Tom on Sept 5, 2023 16:22:31 GMT
I caught the Friday matinee last week, not least because there aren't many choices when you're off work on a Friday, and you know you're guaranteed two hours of enjoyment. Only a Circle rush ticket, but the view is always good.
I hadn't realised that Ben Tyler has now taken over as the main Elder Price. No complaints from me as he's always excellent. He also seems to be doing both shows on a Friday at present.
The main note was Steven Webb being under the weather and missing a few lines during All-American Prophet. Apart from visible smiles on the face of other cast members, everything continued, despite the song making even less strength than usual. There was a show stop after Salt Lake City, after which Jed Hoyle took over as McKinley. Jed was fine, but merged in with the rest of the Mormons a bit, not his fault in the circumstances. A shame for Steven (who I read had Covid) and I hope he is fully recovered (and that I get a chance to see his excellent performance again before he leaves).
In many ways, it's incredible how well this is selling, especially as Hamilton is struggling so much right now. But it is a good fun show and always seems fresh.
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Post by justme on Sept 7, 2023 9:30:23 GMT
According to his Instagram, New Elder Price is going to be Blair Gibson.
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Post by musicalfan on Sept 30, 2023 11:32:23 GMT
Got rush ticket for cast change this evening. When I was talking to one of the ushers last week she said it’s one of the biggest cast changes BOM has ever had!
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Post by Dr Tom on Oct 1, 2023 21:04:08 GMT
I made the muckup matinee (although only with Rush tickets in the Circle), which was great fun.
Too many jokes to mention (and I'm sure I missed loads of them), but some I remember:
"Mother c***er" became "Malcolm Hunter"
When Elder Price was leaving for Uganda, he was joined by an extended family, but his brother was more interested in his gameboy
The General was much posher than usual
Yoda held a light sabre, which lit up totally, then went dim again
Spooky Mormon Hell Dream was just a bizarre mix of things, some odd costumes and T-Shirts
Steven Webb ate a Happy Meal during the Mormon play (which got very enthusiastic at the end)
Someone must have stolen Myles' costume, as he did the show without a top
(and much more)
A great show, although no Ben Tyler, so don't know if he left the cast early or was unwell.
In the bizarre category, I was sat next to a musical theatre actor (who I won't name), but who was rather enjoying singing much of the score. He told the woman next to him that he'd been in a named role in the cast for 18 months. I had more of a chat with him, lovely guy and I didn't even mind him rubbing up against me, but a good enough CV already without needing to add to it.
Hope to catch the new cast soon.
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Post by ladidah on Oct 2, 2023 12:58:03 GMT
I hope Stevie Webb has a some great auditions lined up, he's amazing.
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Post by distantcousin on Oct 2, 2023 13:09:08 GMT
This show keeps on going, doesn't it? I didn't care much for it when I saw it around 2015. (much of the humour is downright juvenile to the point of being intensely irritating)
I'm surprised the humour isn't perceived as more outdated to be honest, given today's fast moving socio-cultural climate...
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Post by MoreLife on Oct 2, 2023 13:44:59 GMT
I'm surprised the humour isn't perceived as more outdated to be honest, given today's fast moving socio-cultural climate... I am even more baffled every year whenever I see a panto advertised: the whole formula and type of humour are oh so passé, and yet people flock to see the same tired jokes and rituals that might have been funny decades ago, but in today's socio-cultural climate should just feel old and outdated... |
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Post by distantcousin on Oct 2, 2023 14:40:48 GMT
I'm surprised the humour isn't perceived as more outdated to be honest, given today's fast moving socio-cultural climate... I am even more baffled every year whenever I see a panto advertised: the whole formula and type of humour are oh so passé, and yet people flock to see the same tired jokes and rituals that might have been funny decades ago, but in today's socio-cultural climate should just feel old and outdated...
Very true. I think there's that disconnect to what people say they like/find funny publicly and amongst their peer group vs what they actually choose to spend their money on watching that they truly find entertaining.
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Post by Being Alive on Oct 2, 2023 18:14:24 GMT
I forget this is on frequently and then they have a cast change and I go...OH THATS STILL ON?
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Post by greeny11 on Oct 3, 2023 3:44:29 GMT
Dionne Ward Anderson is alternating between this and Six for the next 2 weeks - surprised she hasn't left (or wasn't allowed to leave) Six early to concentrate on this.
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Post by bobbievanhusen on Oct 3, 2023 4:53:49 GMT
I am even more baffled every year whenever I see a panto advertised: the whole formula and type of humour are oh so passé, and yet people flock to see the same tired jokes and rituals that might have been funny decades ago, but in today's socio-cultural climate should just feel old and outdated... What does 'todays socia-cultral climate' have to do with panto traditions that are hundreds of years old and primarily aimed at kids?? |
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Post by MoreLife on Oct 3, 2023 7:12:52 GMT
I am even more baffled every year whenever I see a panto advertised: the whole formula and type of humour are oh so passé, and yet people flock to see the same tired jokes and rituals that might have been funny decades ago, but in today's socio-cultural climate should just feel old and outdated... What does 'todays socia-cultral climate' have to do with panto traditions that are hundreds of years old and primarily aimed at kids?? IMHO, the fact that they're "traditions that are hundred of years old" isn't enough to make those traditions not tired and passé. Plus - and please correct me if I'm wrong, here - there are plenty of fully grown up people going to see pantos every year without a single child in tow. If pantos were aimed solely at kids, then there would be no point in pseudo-celebrities being cast - it's the adult audience that has an interest in seeing them, certainly not the kids who have no idea who those are. |
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Post by Dr Tom on Oct 3, 2023 16:08:23 GMT
Thankfully, we all like and dislike different things, otherwise half the shows in the West End would have to close.
I did Rush to see the new cast last night, but Stalls Row T was too far back for me (and a very early work start did not help).
Paige Peddie is fantastic as Nabalungi (as expected, she was also excellent in Oklahoma!) and the show is in safe hands. I'd have to see this again though to give a more informed review. Glad to find out that Ben Tyler is still with the cast too, although he's back to be being a swing rather than Elder Price.
My only real surprise was how slow the standing ovation was for cast change night, mostly powered by those of us at the back!
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Post by capybara on Nov 25, 2023 1:33:18 GMT
There’s not a lot of choice for a Friday matinee in the West End but it gave me an excellent excuse to revisit Mormon to see how the new cast is settling in.
Pleased to report all is as good fun as it always is. I don’t love Mormon in the same that others do but it sure is an enjoyable way to spend a few hours!
Blair Gibson and Conner Peirson made for a wildly entertaining Price and Cunningham duo, while Paige Peddie stole the show with Sal Tlay Ka Siti. Special mention for Colin Burnicle though as Elder McKinley. That really was some Turn It Off.
I do wonder how much of the brutal satirisation of the white saviour complex actually lands with the audience but always a pleasure to see Mormon on a chilly Friday afternoon…
Four stars.
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Post by qwerty on Dec 10, 2023 16:32:12 GMT
Confirmed leaving cast are: Dom Simpson (early departure: 26th August) Stevie Webb Gavin Alex Philip Catchpole Myles Hart Leanne Robinson Chomba S Taulo Oliver Jacobson Amandla Elynah Rumoured: George Grayson Conner Pierson Jed Berry Jack McNiell Hi people are new here, I’m wondering did Philip Catchpole age out of the role? Because when I’ve seen the show, I keep noticing he in particular seems to stand out as a man in his late 30s, playing 19. Also, I at the risk of being controversial with some of these performers contracts, not renewed because I know that happens from time to time both in the West End and Broadway. |
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Post by qwerty on Dec 10, 2023 16:47:43 GMT
I'm surprised the humour isn't perceived as more outdated to be honest, given today's fast moving socio-cultural climate... I am even more baffled every year whenever I see a panto advertised: the whole formula and type of humour are oh so passé, and yet people flock to see the same tired jokes and rituals that might have been funny decades ago, but in today's socio-cultural climate should just feel old and outdated... I know when I’ve been “turn it off”, gets a few awkward reactions from people in the areas I’m sitting |
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Post by theatrefan62 on Dec 10, 2023 17:00:53 GMT
I thought BOM was a big dated when it first opened in London tbh, but it's not as bad as The Producers.
I'd say panto has moved with the times. Yes the humour is still a bit 'carry on' but that's British humour and I don't think I've seen anything someone would say is offensive. The issues arise more with individual performers and their act within the show (e.g. John Barrowman).
The main problem area for panto is Aladdin, which is noticeably not being produced as much at the moment.
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Post by qwerty on Dec 10, 2023 18:41:50 GMT
I thought BOM was a big dated when it first opened in London tbh, but it's not as bad as The Producers. I'd say panto has moved with the times. Yes the humour is still a bit 'carry on' but that's British humour and I don't think I've seen anything someone would say is offensive. The issues arise more with individual performers and their act within the show (e.g. John Barrowman). The main problem area for panto is Aladdin, which is noticeably not being produced as much at the moment. Although having said that, I found that the performer can actually very a performance of a show as someone who saw Jersey Boys when it first came out so many times that I probably needed my head getting checked out lol. For example, and here’s the connection to book of Mormon, I found Stephen Ashfield understudy in Jersey Boys, portrayal of the character has almost completely different, the same with phil bullock where he’s performance about of the other leading characters, leaving wet towels in the sink, and on the floor, and the characters, clear frustration, you could actually feel it in a sense that it was almost like his character had an OCD thing about it, where his understudy played it, like it was a minor irritant and came across slightly like the character was overreacting So the end of the day, I think a lot of the times it can come down to the portrayal of humour |
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Post by david on Jan 5, 2024 18:14:16 GMT
With nothing planned until my booked show tonight, I tried my luck on the rush tickets at 10am for today’s matinee. Unfortunately I had no luck with all the rush tickets being snapped up pretty quickly. I had been tempted to try my luck at the box office to see what they could do but I don’t know what tempted me to have another look on the TT app at 12pm during my lunch but with some luck more rush tickets became available and got a row F stalls ticket.
I have to say with this current cast, I had a really great afternoon watching this. With BOM being in the WE now for a good few years, after this viewing, it certainly isn’t running out of steam anytime soon with a full house at this show on a Friday afternoon is anything to go by. With a mix this afternoon of first timers and like myself a returnee to BOM, it certainly still entertains after being around for a good few years by the positive responses from the audience today.
With the full cast on at my viewing, Blair Gibson and Conner Pierson make for great leads as Elders Price and Cunningham. Having seen Conner previously on tour and absolutely loving him then, he didn’t disappoint today bringing his usual energy and great comic timing to the role. He really is a joy to watch on stage. Colin Burnicle as Elder McKinley and Paige Peddie as Nabulungi were the standouts for me in the rest of the cast with their The Turn it Off and Sal Tlay Ka Siti respective numbers.
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Post by anthony on Feb 5, 2024 21:20:39 GMT
Show stop just before Spooky Mormon Hell Dream. Initially told to remain seated and 20 minutes later, they have opened the bar. Just wish they’d cancel at this point. Going to miss my train  |
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Post by anthony on Feb 5, 2024 21:30:26 GMT
They’ve just announced another 20 minutes.
A 50 minute show stop. Just cancel, fgs.
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Post by anthony on Feb 5, 2024 21:50:51 GMT
50 minutes since the show stop. Now the message is “we will keep you informed”
Is this the norm? Never had a show stop like this before - 50 minutes with no end in sight. The orchestra have left their seats. Bars open. Surely they have to just cancel soon?
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Post by anthony on Feb 5, 2024 22:03:43 GMT
After making us wait for an hour, performance cancelled.
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Post by Dr Tom on Feb 6, 2024 11:52:45 GMT
I was also there and really it was quite shambolic to wait until after the official end time of the show to announce the cancellation. They did do a roaring bar trade, so that should offset some of the money lost through the refunds.
Plenty of people had already left before the official cancellation.
It is a difficult situation and really it was the lack of information and the false announcement of 20 more minutes that didn't help. I know these things happen. Everyone I saw was being polite to the ushers thankfully, who have a difficult job, but much as I may be tempted to say "I don't get paid enough to deal with that", there are better forms of wording to use with frustrated customers.
Up to the show stop, it was an excellent high energy show, with the cast having a lot of fun. Still, I can get back another time easily enough.
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