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Post by PalelyLaura on May 31, 2017 11:35:38 GMT
All the single ladies put your hands up!
As a single lady I'm fine with the walk - but I do wish it would start earlier, just because want to get out and get home to bed :-)
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Post by theatrefan77 on May 31, 2017 11:57:48 GMT
I saw it last night for the second time and loved it again.
It was interesting to see Jacob Maynard playing Chip. He was very good and charming but lacks the edge that Fred Haig had as Chip. Haig's Chip was far more energetic even acrobatic especially in Come Up To My Place and in I Can Cook Too. He also had better chemistry with Lizzy Connolly and overall his Chip was just spot on. Having said that Maynard did a great job considering how little rehearsal time he had.
With Fred Haig out of the production, out of the three male leads, Danny Mac is now the stand out. He does a great job as the romantic and dances wonderfully. I wish he was a stronger singer though especially for Lucky To Be Me.
But overall this is an ensemble piece and the whole cast deserves praise.
And now my moan: At least 50% of the audience really misbehaved last night and I don't understand why staff don't do anything about it. Fortunately it was all fine in the area where we were seating but I could see tons of people going in and out almost constantly to get drinks from the bar and, in a couple of occasions, some nearly bumped into the performers when they making their entrances or exits. Also the use of mobiles was also constant with people filming portions of the show or taking photos. My friend reckons that this behaviour is due to the fact that the show was heavily papered last night and they probably gave tickets to people who are not use to go to the theatre and don't follow any etiquette. Not sure. Maybe. But even if that's the case, why can't the staff do something about it?
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Post by Deleted on May 31, 2017 12:37:53 GMT
And now my moan: At least 50% of the audience really misbehaved last night and I don't understand why staff don't do anything about it. Fortunately it was all fine in the area where we were seating but I could see tons of people going in and out almost constantly to get drinks from the bar and, in a couple of occasions, some nearly bumped into the performers when they making their entrances or exits. Also the use of mobiles was also constant with people filming portions of the show or taking photos. My friend reckons that this behaviour is due to the fact that the show was heavily papered last night and they probably gave tickets to people who are not use to go to the theatre and don't follow any etiquette. Not sure. Maybe. But even if that's the case, why can't the staff do something about it? No, it was exactly the same on Saturday night. I agree, I don't understand why the ushers don't just do their jobs and sort it out! |
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Post by CG on the loose on May 31, 2017 12:43:51 GMT
I think there's something about it being outside that makes people (some people!) think that the normal rules don't apply. Maybe the fact that it's not dark for most of the show either...?
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Post by Deleted on May 31, 2017 13:17:38 GMT
The problem nowadays is that Producers and Managements actively encourage audiences to tweet, Facebook and share their visit on social media in a bid to publicise the show. This explains the lack of policing from FOH staff as you can't have it both ways.
I personally hate it and would happily do anything to stop people using their devices. As for food and drink, I am with Imelda on that!
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Post by Deleted on May 31, 2017 13:26:25 GMT
I've said it before, I'll say it again. Give ushers taser guns. That should sort it out.
Alternatively, give me a taser gun. And one of those electric cattle prod thingies too.
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Post by nrets001 on May 31, 2017 14:22:44 GMT
I originally had a ticket for the cancelled show last week and rebooked for last night. My expectation for this show was so high, sadly for me I really didn't enjoy it at all. Don't get me wrong, the dancing was fantastic as was the singing, specially the female leads was simply exceptional but musically I didn't recognise any of the songs, other than the main On The Town theme.
I actually found it all rather dull with an often repetitive storyline 'I understand......
I haven't seen the film in years, but remember it being much funnier and this interpretation of the film for me felt disjointed. I'm pretty sure I will be in the minority where this show is concerned, but that's OK - we can't all like the same things, that would make the world a pretty dull place.
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Post by lou105 on May 31, 2017 15:11:26 GMT
I think there's something about it being outside that makes people (some people!) think that the normal rules don't apply. Maybe the fact that it's not dark for most of the show either...? I agree. Last time we went, a family had a full scale picnic and were struggling to hold it all on their knees. Passing the smelly dip to go with the tortilla chips back and forth was a particular highlight. I found a matinee at the Globe to be quite disruptive too ( though a lot of people are there for the experience rather than the play) and I felt it was the daylight that removed some of the expectation of being quiet. |
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Post by ctas on May 31, 2017 20:35:19 GMT
I noticed today that not only has a male ensemble member been added since previews started (presumably to cover for Jacob Maynard being bumped up to lead) but also two female ensemble members! Honestly impressed at how good it was considering the amount of weather and injury disruption the cast have had!
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Post by Deleted on May 31, 2017 20:40:38 GMT
I didn't like this
Something cheap and nasty
About the open air
Filthy seats as well always
Like rancid garden furniture
My friend got a stain in her Fendi jumpsuit
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Post by mrbarnaby on May 31, 2017 21:08:08 GMT
Please never stop Parsley! I didn't like this Something cheap and nasty About the open air Filthy seats as well always Like rancid garden furniture My friend got a stain in her Fendi jumpsuit |
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Post by Deleted on May 31, 2017 21:10:58 GMT
Please never stop Parsley! I didn't like this Something cheap and nasty About the open air Filthy seats as well always Like rancid garden furniture My friend got a stain in her Fendi jumpsuit I am sorry But they pomp it up Picnic in the park Elegant day out And you sit on f***ing garden chairs |
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Post by theatre-turtle on May 31, 2017 21:26:22 GMT
Please never stop Parsley! I am sorry But they pomp it up Picnic in the park Elegant day out And you sit on f****** garden chairs Since you have no criticism of the acting, production, music etc. I presume it's a solid show? |
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Post by mrbarnaby on May 31, 2017 21:27:47 GMT
I must get along to see this. How is Danny Mac?
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Post by Deleted on May 31, 2017 21:36:22 GMT
I am sorry But they pomp it up Picnic in the park Elegant day out And you sit on f****** garden chairs Since you have no criticism of the acting, production, music etc. I presume it's a solid show? Solid Like a meat and potato pie Hardly Earth shattering |
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Post by theatrelover123 on May 31, 2017 21:48:24 GMT
Ahhh just like 42nd Street then  |
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Post by stageyninja83 on May 31, 2017 21:59:59 GMT
Press Night tonight and lots of empty seats despite a lot of papering also going on.
Have to say overall I was disappointed, the cast were OK but that's about the best I can say. Danny Mac is not strong enough in any department to be a leading man. No real stand out performance in the rest of the cast either and without any memorable songs and limited story it's a hard sell. The whole thing felt quite disjointed and clunky. I usually love Drew's choreography but found that this was quite laboured and felt like a rehash of his other shows.
Have a ticket for later in the run, hoping for rain so I can move it to see the far more entertaining JCS.
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Post by showtoones on May 31, 2017 22:01:34 GMT
Parsley - whats with the Haiku? Are we supposed to read some hidden meaning into your criticism of everything?
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Post by bellboard27 on May 31, 2017 22:11:51 GMT
The Stage 5 ⭐️
Guardian 4 ⭐️
Telegraph 3 ⭐️
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Post by Deleted on May 31, 2017 22:16:10 GMT
Ahhh just like 42nd Street then Yes Just like that show I am sure Open Air Have spent 9 million On this |
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Post by Deleted on May 31, 2017 22:27:09 GMT
My friend got a stain in her Fendi jumpsuit A fan of Danny Mac. |
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Post by Deleted on May 31, 2017 22:28:01 GMT
My friend got a stain in her Fendi jumpsuit A fan of Danny Mac. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 |
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Post by lonlad on May 31, 2017 23:59:44 GMT
"Without any memorable songs"  ? Wow. The score is a Broadway glory - one can only assume the show doesn't deliver it. 5 stars from David Benedict on The Arts Desk. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 1, 2017 0:01:14 GMT
"Without any memorable songs" ? Wow. The score is a Broadway glory - one can only assume the show doesn't deliver it. 5 stars from David Benedict on The Arts Desk. I didn't think the songs were memorable either. Whether the score is legendary or not is irrelevant when you haven't heard it before! It didn't grab me at all. Nothing wrong with it, but nothing particularly notable either. |
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Post by lonlad on Jun 1, 2017 0:49:42 GMT
What can one say? It's a glorious score and a shame if its virtues were lost on you, with a half-dozen or more iconic numbers from the Broadway songbook not least "Some Other Time". Very odd that somehow your defense is that you haven't heard it before --- so what? does that mean Hamlet is a bad play if one hasn't perhaps seen it before? That's the entire point of exposure - you have to start somewhere. Sorry if your ear doesn't take to Bernstein.
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? Wow. The score is a Broadway glory - one can only assume the show doesn't deliver it.