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Post by Deleted on Nov 25, 2016 10:08:09 GMT
Do we know she can't act? What's she acted in before? I wouldn't say I've seen her act in anything, but I did see her in the Doctor Who Christmas special she was in. But in fairness that was a few years ago and she has had time to improve, hopefully take some acting classes, that sort of thing I guess... |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 25, 2016 10:10:22 GMT
I'm guessing for the kind of audience that will mainly fill up the Coliseum for the run, it's pretty perfect casting is it not?
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Post by couldileaveyou on Nov 25, 2016 10:23:11 GMT
I hope they cast a fantastic Carrie but at this point I wouldn't be surprised if they cast Elaine Paige
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Post by wickedgrin on Nov 25, 2016 10:28:12 GMT
Well, that will save me some money! Might pay for a £15 seat in the gods or something - just to hear the score played by a large orchestra, but like others on this board the casting is awful. Neither performers have any charisma. Alfie Boe can sing but cannot act and I find Katherine Jenkins a very "cold fish". So certainly not paying £150 for a seat!
Plus I have to admit Carousel is not one of my favourite shows - too mawkish for me, and the justification for domestic violence.
I wonder who they will cast as Nettie who of course has the big number "You'll never walk alone". Does Katherine realise she does not get to sing it? Will she demand she does?
If it is anything like Sunset there will be NO deals either. Prices were kept firmly up.
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Post by d'James on Nov 25, 2016 10:41:32 GMT
I've wanted to see Carousel for a long while now, but I just don't like Alfie Boe's voice. How big is his part? (Now now!) Katherine Jenkins I can bear.
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Post by wickedgrin on Nov 25, 2016 10:48:22 GMT
Billy Bigelow is the male lead - a large role. He has a huge "Soliloquy" song at the end of Act One, and also sings "If I loved You". Lots of emotional acting required too!!!!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 25, 2016 10:49:59 GMT
I've wanted to see Carousel for a long while now, but I just don't like Alfie Boe's voice. How big is his part? (Now now!) Katherine Jenkins I can bear. Ummm, he's kind of the male lead so . . . |
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Post by couldileaveyou on Nov 25, 2016 10:50:21 GMT
Oh, Lonny Price is directing this! bad news suddenly became horrible news
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Post by stitcher on Nov 25, 2016 12:17:22 GMT
Bugger - would have loved to hear this in the coliseum, but I've never actually heard words that I can understand whenever Katherine Jenkins sings. What a wasted opportunity...
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Nov 25, 2016 12:26:05 GMT
I wonder who they will cast as Nettie who of course has the big number "You'll never walk alone". Does Katherine realise she does not get to sing it? Will she demand she does? Maybe they'll roll Garrett out. I was supposed to see her in it the last time Carousel toured but on the Monday evening in question she was "indisposed".  Mondays performances on a tour are always tricky when you've important things to do in London aren't they. I'm sure she'd bother to turn up st the Coliseum though  |
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Post by Someone in a tree on Nov 25, 2016 12:27:02 GMT
Does anyone like the casting for this ?!
I'm dreading who they are going to cast in Chess ...
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Post by martin1965 on Nov 25, 2016 12:34:03 GMT
I see it, for what it is and reserve judgement. Crikey! Im actually agreeing with you. |
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Post by martin1965 on Nov 25, 2016 12:38:38 GMT
Elaine Paige for Nettie?
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Post by Deleted on Nov 25, 2016 12:40:15 GMT
Ticket prices range from £12-£150.
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Post by theatremadness on Nov 25, 2016 12:48:04 GMT
Not a huge fan of the artwork, either.
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Post by Phantom of London on Nov 25, 2016 13:43:06 GMT
I see it, for what it is and reserve judgement. Crikey! Im actually agreeing with you. LOL I didn't realise I was that leftfield normally. |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Nov 25, 2016 14:00:45 GMT
Semi staged then. Don't be expecting a Carousel!
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Post by oxfordsimon on Nov 25, 2016 14:36:39 GMT
As far as I can see, Katherine Jenkins has never played a full role in a professional staged production. Ignoring the massive flaws in her vocal technique, she just doesn't have the background to pull this off. Julie is an immensely challenging role to get right. It is not just a matter of standing there and looking blonde.
ENO have made a massive mistake. They might sell seats - but they have lost a lot of credibility which is more damaging long term.
Boe is also totally wrong for Billy. His mannerisms and limited acting range just won't work for such a tricky anti-hero.
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Post by viserys on Nov 25, 2016 14:39:42 GMT
It is not just a matter of standing there and looking blonde. I LOVE this  I agree though, they seem to simply go for a "pretty" version for the masses with recognizable stars and famous tunes. It's a relief though as it means worrying about one show less next year. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 25, 2016 14:51:05 GMT
ENO are not producing this. Michael Linnit and Michael Grade are, just as they did Sweeney and Sunset.
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Post by Jon on Nov 25, 2016 15:34:37 GMT
ENO are not producing this. Michael Linnit and Michael Grade are, just as they did Sweeney and Sunset. Do ENO has any say in casting or what show can go into the Coliseum or they essentially a receiving house. |
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Post by oxfordsimon on Nov 25, 2016 15:51:28 GMT
ENO are not producing this. Michael Linnit and Michael Grade are, just as they did Sweeney and Sunset. It is going out under the ENO banner with the ENO orchestra and the ENO chorus - it is very much an ENO project no matter who the producers actually are. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 25, 2016 16:03:15 GMT
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Post by couldileaveyou on Nov 25, 2016 17:14:17 GMT
I'm still not over how ridiculous the casting of Boe is. Billy should be threatening and sexy, a Marlon Brando type... Boe is like a younger Santa Claus and he's just a boring performer
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Post by martin1965 on Nov 25, 2016 18:18:11 GMT
As far as I can see, Katherine Jenkins has never played a full role in a professional staged production. Ignoring the massive flaws in her vocal technique, she just doesn't have the background to pull this off. Julie is an immensely challenging role to get right. It is not just a matter of standing there and looking blonde. ENO have made a massive mistake. They might sell seats - but they have lost a lot of credibility which is more damaging long term. Boe is also totally wrong for Billy. His mannerisms and limited acting range just won't work for such a tricky anti-hero. Am guessing you wont be going? |
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