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Post by theatremadness on Jan 29, 2016 0:03:35 GMT
Couldn't find a thread for this on here so apologies if there already is one!
From Baz:
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Post by danielwhit on Jan 29, 2016 0:19:58 GMT
Aha. I am looking forward to seeing what Minchin/Warchus do this time around - Matilda, after all, is their only collaboration thus far.
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Post by primitivewallflower on Jan 29, 2016 1:26:12 GMT
I'm so ambivalent about this. On the one hand, just... no. Don't mess with Groundhog Day. On the other hand, I could see how in the right hands this plot would lend itself to some clever staging and music.
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Post by Marwood on Jan 29, 2016 8:05:38 GMT
Was hoping for John C. Reilly, my interest in this just dropped to next to zero.
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Post by viserys on Jan 29, 2016 8:24:40 GMT
Was hoping for John C. Reilly, my interest in this just dropped to next to zero. I seem to recall his name was attached to this at some point? Could it be another role? It's been ages since I saw the movie, so I can't remember much (well, anything) about it. I like Andy Karl, but an immensely good-looking American hunk seems a strange choice for a Bill Murray role. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 29, 2016 8:47:51 GMT
You say that like Bill Murray's not an extremely attractive man actually.  |
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Post by Steffi on Jan 29, 2016 9:42:17 GMT
Thought he was great in On the Twentieth Century. Can't really see him in this one I admit but will give him the benefit of the doubt.
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Post by horton on Jan 29, 2016 9:46:46 GMT
Thought he was great in On the Twentieth Century. Can't really see him in this one I admit but will give him the benefit of the doubt. He has shown he has comedy chops, which are essential for this role. I'll be interested to see the US/ UK balance in this cast. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 30, 2016 2:22:26 GMT
Pardon my ignorance, but who is Andy Karl?
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Post by Michael on Jan 30, 2016 2:45:35 GMT
Pardon my ignorance, but who is Andy Karl? He's a pretty well-known Broadway actor who originated the roles of Rocky in the show of the same name and Kyle et al. in Legally Blonde. He also played Fiyero in Wicked and Tommy DeVito in Jersey Boys. |
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Post by talkstageytome on Jan 30, 2016 3:39:50 GMT
I think he's a very talented an versatile performer, and I'm actually very excited that we get him over here, though whether or not he suits the role remains to be seen ( I agree that he wouldn't have been a name that sprung to my mind, but I trust the casting directors, and Andy Karl based on his previous work). Excited for this now though!
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Post by 49thand8th on Jan 30, 2016 5:50:14 GMT
I saw Andy Karl multiple times in Jersey Boys and once in Rocky. He's a force of nature and also very funny. You don't find a lot of guys who look like that who've also become known for their comedy. I wouldn't have expected Groundhog Day-type comedy out of him, but I'm optimistic!
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Post by Someone in a tree on Jan 30, 2016 8:08:24 GMT
When is this opening? But more importantly what's the height of the stage and it's running time ?
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Post by catqc on Jan 30, 2016 9:01:57 GMT
Agree he's a very different choice to Bill Murray for the role - younger for one thing! What's everyone's guess for Rita?
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Post by stuart on Jan 30, 2016 9:53:41 GMT
Is there day seats?
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Post by Deleted on Jan 31, 2016 0:18:06 GMT
I was secretly hoping for John C. Riley to play Phil also. But I'm sure Andy Karl will be great!
Answering the first of reich's questions, I believe it is due to open in June after Jekyll & Hyde, however there's always the chance it may have been pushed back.
It would be great if there was a full announcement on Tuesday! I'm sure fans of the film will know why ;-)
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Post by Phantom of London on Jan 31, 2016 0:26:27 GMT
The Great Matthew Warchus has turned the legendary Old Vic, one of the most famous theatres in London into a circus, whether it's charging £140 for a seat for Masterbuilder or into a tryout venue to service the cashcow of New York, shame on it. There was a time they put shows on for their patrons, instead of prostituting itself for the other side of the Atlantic.
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Post by MusicalTalk on Jan 31, 2016 9:06:42 GMT
I don't think that's a far assessment. We should be lucky we're getting the world premiere of a new musical there. You could say he used the Courtyard Theatre for a show that's now playing around the world (and charging £120/seat in London). It's a wise business choice to try a musical out in a smaller venue before West End or Broadway. Who knows? It may not go to New York.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 31, 2016 14:46:41 GMT
While I agree £140 is a bit much for a subsidised theatre's "premium seats" (a term I abhor but won't go into right now), I think it's great that Warchus is planning to create a load of new musicals with a lot of potential (Dennis The Menace is one I'm looking forward too!). As we've seen over the last few years opening big new musicals in the West End is a huge gamble that doesn't always pay off, what the Old Vic will do is allow them to be created with less financial pressure. Unlike Matilda, I guess the creators are probably have their hopes high for New York now seeing as it's highly speculated and anticipated, whereas Matilda was made just purely for a Christmas season or two at the RSC. But either way I'm sure they're treating the opening at the Old Vic just as serious as they would in New York or wherever. I just hope if it does go to New York then they'll bring it back to the West End in case I miss it this summer!
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Post by Mr Wallacio on Jan 31, 2016 15:57:24 GMT
I am really happy that we get a world premiere musical in the UK and will definitely be getting tickets when they are released. I love the film (I really must watch it again) and have faith in Tim Minchin as I adore the songs in Matilda.
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Post by firefingers on Jan 31, 2016 20:42:06 GMT
I am really happy that we get a world premiere musical in the UK and will definitely be getting tickets when they are released. I love the film (I really must watch it again) and have faith in Tim Minchin as I adore the songs in Matilda. If you are free Tuesday night, The Prince Charles Cinema (just off Leicester Square, by the Leicester Square Theatre) is screening it. On 35mm film too. And if you are a member (membership is £10 a year) it is only £1. Can't see The Old Vic beating that price! www.princecharlescinema.com/weeklyprogramme.php . |
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Post by danielwhit on Feb 1, 2016 15:19:12 GMT
Just to check - we don't actually have dates yet for the Old Vic run do we?
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Post by Deleted on Feb 1, 2016 15:37:36 GMT
Ooh great. I really like Andy Karl. Lovely arms.
Glad they've gone for someone different to Bill Murray. I'm rather looking forward to this.
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Post by charliec on Feb 1, 2016 15:41:31 GMT
Just to check - we don't actually have dates yet for the Old Vic run do we? not yet, just vaguely June onwards I think! |
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Post by tom on Feb 1, 2016 18:09:49 GMT
Ooh great. I really like Andy Karl. Lovely arms. Glad they've gone for someone different to Bill Murray. I'm rather looking forward to this. I saw him as Fiyero on Broadway and thought he was not that great! |
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