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Post by beth on Feb 23, 2020 15:16:27 GMT
Finally ticking Phantom and Her Majesty's Theatre off the list tonight! Took a punt at a last min ticket as I have a free evening to myself, as I've never seen the show in person before! Can't wait to finally see 'brilliant original' for myself! What did you think of the show? Who did you have on for Christine and the Phantom? |
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Post by ABr on Feb 23, 2020 17:32:30 GMT
Finally ticking Phantom and Her Majesty's Theatre off the list tonight! Took a punt at a last min ticket as I have a free evening to myself, as I've never seen the show in person before! Can't wait to finally see 'brilliant original' for myself! What did you think of the show? Who did you have on for Christine and the Phantom? Joining the Phantom band wagon after discovering the film many years ago, it was so great to actually see where it all started! Because I was in the Balcony, I completely missed the cast board! But from what I could see, I think we had the main 3 on! I thought all performanced were great, I have always found Meg annoying, and was only reminded more of how annoying she is haha! I did find all the leads really strong vocally, though there were a few moments where I thought Josh could have been more angry or upset, but I might be just too used to Ramin in the 25th filming. I really enjoyed it, I have always loved some of the music, and think some of thr music is Act 2 is some of the best in musical theatre. I was worried that I would find the production tired, since it is the 'brilliant original', but overall I still think it holds up really well! Being up thr top, I really felt the full effect of the surround sound system, at times it sounded like the Phantom was right behind my ear, at other moments it sounded like he was the other side of thr theatre. I do think some things could do with being updated, and I found the chandelier very anti climatic! I just feel even sone sound effects to accompany it would help, being a fan of thr film, the chandelier is so dramatic, where I think it just feels flat! Though it raising from the stage during the Overture is something to behold! Also being top level, I saw the 2 stage hands come through the curtain to catch it, which ruined the moment ever so slight. The entry to the lair on the lake during the title song is still so magical, and works still so well, it's so simple, but is really effective! I unfortunately was sat the extreme house left, so did miss some key moments downstage right, mainly the major moments in the final lair. It's also the side the office is situated, so missed moments there, which didn't help when people leaned forward. Overall I really enjoyed it, so glad I have finally seen some musical theatre history! |
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Post by louonthegogo on Feb 23, 2020 20:35:21 GMT
I think no matter where you are you see the stage hands, they don't really try to hide and I'm sure for health and safety reasons the place has to be lit up when they're about to catch it. I do agree it could do with a bit more pizzazz, unless you're sitting right underneath it, it doesn't have much of an effect.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Feb 26, 2020 20:15:06 GMT
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Post by david on Mar 19, 2020 19:46:15 GMT
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Post by david on Apr 1, 2020 8:46:04 GMT
As a follow up -
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Post by craig on Apr 1, 2020 9:35:17 GMT
ALW has been a JOY throughout lockdown.
As ever, for me, it's music that gets me through a crisis. The generosity of the arts community has meant a lot to me as someone send isolating on their own.
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Post by Mark on Apr 1, 2020 13:09:47 GMT
Outstanding!
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Post by MrBraithwaite on Apr 2, 2020 7:21:28 GMT
I don't like all those shows/videos from living rooms at the moment, but this was just great.  |
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Post by Theatrefan48 on Apr 9, 2020 13:51:22 GMT
I hope this isn't true. I'd always assumed Cameron Mackintosh was one of the more generous producers.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 9, 2020 14:24:15 GMT
I hope this isn't true. I'd always assumed Cameron Mackintosh was one of the more generous producers. That guy is always miserable. And for someone with over 20 thousand subscribers it’s a little odd that he barely scraps a couple of hundred views for his videos..... |
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Post by westendboy on Apr 9, 2020 15:01:08 GMT
I hope this isn't true. I'd always assumed Cameron Mackintosh was one of the more generous producers. That guy is always miserable. And for someone with over 20 thousand subscribers it’s a little odd that he barely scraps a couple of hundred views for his videos..... I don't mind Alex Belfield (I do like some of his reviews), but he does come off as a bit of a prat. But on the subject at hand, I do hope that this is not true as well. I know there's definitely going to be some issues, but I don't know how badly it will affect some current shows. For me personally, I think Phantom, Les Mis and Hamilton will reopen because those three are so successful and in regards to Phantom and Les Mis, they have stood the test of time. As for newer shows, like the Mary Poppins revival, I'm not so sure. |
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Post by horton on Apr 9, 2020 22:22:37 GMT
I hope this isn't true. I'd always assumed Cameron Mackintosh was one of the more generous producers. He isn't. I don't know if this story is true though. |
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Post by the_f_g_p on May 22, 2020 12:26:11 GMT
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Post by Theatre Fan on Jun 19, 2020 13:09:17 GMT
Looks like a similar situation to what happened with Les Mis.
Baz commented on my tweet "There will be tears"
I'm assuming it'll be close to the touring version?
Thoughts? X x x
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Post by Oleanna on Jun 19, 2020 13:19:04 GMT
Sadly, this is true. The Brilliant Original has played its final performance.
Just to be clear, this will be the new version of the original production, NOT the Laurence Connor production.
The theatre needs a refurb so this is part of the reasoning.
Theatre Fan, for accuracy’s sake, “the rest will be pre-recorded” is untrue. There will be no more or less pre-recorded music than the original production, but the numbers would be reduced to 14.
I’m not entirely sure on the facts about royalties, these are definitely “updates” of Lynne and Prince’s work, not replacements. So I don’t see how royalties could be avoided.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Jun 19, 2020 13:35:04 GMT
Completely understandable. It would have to be updated at some point, or become a museum piece too expensive to operate. Now seems the ideal time to do it.
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Post by Theatre Fan on Jun 19, 2020 14:15:01 GMT
Sadly, this is true. The Brilliant Original has played its final performance. Just to be clear, this will be the new version of the original production, NOT the Laurence Connor production. The theatre needs a refurb so this is part of the reasoning. Theatre Fan, for accuracy’s sake, “the rest will be pre-recorded” is untrue. There will be no more or less pre-recorded music than the original production, but the numbers would be reduced to 14. I’m not entirely sure on the facts about royalties, these are definitely “updates” of Lynne and Prince’s work, not replacements. So I don’t see how royalties could be avoided. Well I hope that's true 💖 Wouldn't want to lose what was so special in the beginning. It was just what I'd been told. Thanks for the info x x x |
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Post by demelza on Jun 19, 2020 14:28:52 GMT
Not keen on the sound of this! But that London set was quite noisy last time I saw the show... so perhaps an update is due. And the theatre could definitely do with a refurb - the ladies up in the grand circle are horribly tight!
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Post by ali973 on Jun 19, 2020 14:55:57 GMT
Just to be clear, this will be the new version of the original production, NOT the Laurence Connor production. The one that was touring the UK? |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 19, 2020 15:01:51 GMT
Probably worth establishing where EXACTLY this “rumour” came from before investing in having a strong opinion on it either way.
What’s the source?
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Post by Jon on Jun 19, 2020 15:08:43 GMT
I wonder if it was been in the planning even before the pandemic. As iconic as these productions are, after 34 years, it will start to look and feel its age.
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Post by ali973 on Jun 19, 2020 15:17:11 GMT
Probably worth establishing where EXACTLY this “rumour” came from before investing in having a strong opinion on it either way. What’s the source? You can't press people to reveal their sources when it comes to rumors. The whole point is not to throw the sources under the bus. Regardless of the validity or truth, Shaun is doing the Lord's work, has a great track record and does not normally sensationalize or pull things out of his butt. |
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Post by steve10086 on Jun 19, 2020 15:31:58 GMT
Presumably the chandelier is kept though? It’s one thing not doing it on tour, but if they’ve been doing it for 3 decades at Her Maj’s then there isn’t really an excuse to scrap it.
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Post by 141920grm on Jun 19, 2020 18:15:14 GMT
God- really, REALLY hoping they do not adopt the UK Tour design for the reprise of All I Ask of You. The angel sculpture in the Brilliant Original is iconic; compared to it the replacement set piece in the tour was laughable.
Having seen the tour I also disliked how it incorporated some Broadway blocking that took away at least 2 of my favourite moments in the entire show.
Sheesh, Cammack, surely there are cleverer ways to reduce costs other than literally lopping off bits of the original.
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