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Post by Phantom of London on Dec 26, 2016 18:56:07 GMT
Just had a tally up (must be bored, must be a long shift at work on Boxing Day),
I only counted what people put down first, so any joint first or seconds or thirds I haven't counted.
10 - Groundhog Day
9 - Sunset Boulevard
8 - Titanic
3 - Dreamgirls, Ragtime, In The Heights, Flowers For Mrs Harris
2 - In The Heights
1 - Funny Girl, Half A Sixpence, Phantom (Stockholm), School of Rock, Side Show, Grey Garden, Showboat
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Post by kathryn on Dec 27, 2016 12:04:54 GMT
Add me to the Groundhog Day tally! Not only my top musical of the year, but the dress rehearsal is my top theatre experience. The show wasn't perfected yet, but the atmosphere and the audience response made it magical.
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Post by benny20 on Dec 27, 2016 13:17:55 GMT
Parade at Hope Mill Manchester
Side Show at Southwark Playhouse
Unbeatable
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Post by canadianturtle on Dec 27, 2016 19:08:12 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Dec 27, 2016 21:13:42 GMT
Just had a tally up (must be bored, must be a long shift at work on Boxing Day), I only counted what people put down first, so any joint first or seconds or thirds I haven't counted. 10 - Groundhog Day 9 - Sunset Boulevard 8 - Titanic 3 - Dreamgirls, Ragtime, In The Heights, Flowers For Mrs Harris 2 - In The Heights1 - Funny Girl, Half A Sixpence, Phantom (Stockholm), School of Rock, Side Show, Grey Garden, Showboat I just noticed ITH appears twice on that list! |
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Post by groupbooker on Dec 28, 2016 0:36:48 GMT
Titanic, Half a Sixpence, Ragtime
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Post by thebearofwestend on Dec 28, 2016 7:52:57 GMT
Fun Home for being perfect Hamilton in NYC a great well written musical with great plot , great songs and great chirography. LMM got the Pulitzer for the almost perfect work .
both in nyv
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Post by Stasia on Dec 28, 2016 8:31:44 GMT
For me the musical of the year is definitely In The Heights, as it's the one I've seen this year most and love most. Bust as I first saw it in 2015 so there is one more to name (really surprised no one named it yet)
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at the Open Air Theatre.
My first JCS in English live!!! - after 20 years of wait and after a crappy Russian dated version. Seeing it was one (actually three in a week, and it cost me a fortune) of the best moments of 2016 as a whole, not as a theatrical year.
The musical of the year I haven't seen but have been listening to most is obviously Hamilton.
And the musical of the year here in Russia is Catch Me If You Can. Love it with all my heart and very proud to be part of the team.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 28, 2016 8:45:21 GMT
Sunset Boulevard
Non musical related - The Red Shoes
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Post by chrismis on Dec 28, 2016 10:09:54 GMT
1. Titanic
2. Sunset Boulevard
3. Groundhog Day
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Post by tom on Dec 28, 2016 10:42:41 GMT
For me it's Jesus Christ Superstar at Open air Theatre followed by Sunset Boulevard.
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Post by Someone in a tree on Dec 28, 2016 11:35:14 GMT
Titanic was very good. But Passion (Chatalet) was amazing 😄😄😄😄
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Post by theatreliker on Dec 28, 2016 16:51:00 GMT
Well it has to be Groundhog Day for me.
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Post by David J on Jan 2, 2017 23:51:53 GMT
My top 10 - Groundhog Day (Old Vic) (Best New Musical) - Whilst I thought the songs sort of blurred together due to the retentiveness of the story, I couldn't help but marvel at the creativity and heart put into this musical
- Ragtime (Charing Cross Theatre) (Best Musical Revival) - An awe-inspiring ensemble musical that follows so many characters trying to find a place in America. Wonderful performances given by a cast of actor/musicians
- Grey Gardens (Southwark Playhouse) - An odd one due to the tonal shifts between acts but still a bittersweet musical with such poignant music, performed brilliantly by Jenna Russell and the cast
- The Last Five Years (St James Place) - I might have liked this more if I had looked up the premise before hand. Still it is a wonderful and heart-rendering story about a relationship, performed beautifully by Samantha Barks and Jonathan Bailey
- Titanic (Charing Cross Theatre) - Another outstanding ensemble musical about the tragedy experienced by the Titanic disaster, with outstanding performances from the cast.
- Princess Caraboo (Finborough Theatre) - A fun and poignant little musical that brought to mind The Clockmaker's Daughter. Not as excellant as that but it still had plenty of heart.
- Funny Girl (Savoy Theatre) - Sheridan Smith gave a show-stopping performance as Funny Brice in this fantastic revival.
- Into the Woods (Menier Chocolate Factory) - An imaginative take on Sondheim's musical, performed with dexterity by the cast
- Show Boat (New London Theatre/Sheffield Theatre) - A wonderful revival of this musical.
- The Wind in the Willows (Mayflower Theatre) - Not perfect but I felt it captured the spirit of the book very well.
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Post by theatre-turtle on Jan 3, 2017 0:12:49 GMT
1. Sunset Boulevard
2. Titanic
Are the only stand-out moments for me.
Honourable mentions to Funny Girl, Last Five Years and Groundhog Day.
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Post by Marwood on Jan 3, 2017 0:45:33 GMT
Lazarus
Sunset Boulevard
Million Dollar Quartet
(don't go to many musicals)
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Post by junet on Jan 3, 2017 2:06:30 GMT
I would say Ragtime and The Last Five years are about equal first for me.
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Post by mrtumnus on Jan 4, 2017 10:24:41 GMT
No West End trips for me this year so touring productions only from me.
Guys and Dolls &
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang for musicals
and
Private Lives &
Shawshank Redemption for the best plays.
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Post by richey on Jan 4, 2017 11:54:47 GMT
Sunset Boulevard
And last minute regional entry for Strictly Ballroom
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Post by SamB (was badoerfan) on Jan 4, 2017 12:31:28 GMT
After consideration, I've ranked all the musicals I saw in 2016. I was hoping to see something else in December to bring it to a nice round 20, but 19 will have to do. Easily my biggest theatre-going year.
1. Sunset Boulevard (superb - I've never seen the show, never heard it in full before and didn't even really know the plot, so not only was I stunned by Glenn Close's performance, I thoroughly enjoyed the intrigue, twists and turns of what is surely one of ALW's best pieces.)
2. In the Heights (saw it three times in 2016, loved it every time.)
3. Miss Saigon (based solely on my viewing in 2016, when I deliberately went to see Sooha Kim's scheduled performance. From my previous viewing in late 2015 with Eva Noblezada, it would be higher.)
4. Children of Eden (probably my favourite musical, but the Union Theatre's production was lacking in some areas (underpowered vocals from some of the cast and too minimalist a design) - still a good enough musical to rank this high.)
5. The Toxic Avenger (my biggest surprise of 2016, just a thoroughly enjoyable evening.)
6. Titanic
7. School of Rock
8. Funny Girl
9. Wicked (I've seen it three times, so it's hard to compare to all these first-times surrounding it, but I think this is about right. For me it's now a solid, enjoyable night out, but it doesn't thrill me anymore.)
10. The Go-Between
11. Side Show
12. Grey Gardens
13. Mrs Henderson Presents (one stunner of a song surrounded by lots of mediocre-ness.)
14. The Bodyguard
15. Aladdin (disappointing - was one of my most highly anticipated shows of 2016.)
16. Guys and Dolls
17. wonder.land
18. Sunny Afternoon (probably a good show if you're the target audience. I'm really not.)
19. Murder Ballad (the only thing I regret seeing. Unlikeable, pointless and just dull.)
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Post by Deleted on Jan 4, 2017 12:36:31 GMT
I think it might have been 'Titanic' for me.
I haven't cried so much since Tom Bateman served me with a restraining order.
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Post by londonmzfitz on Jan 4, 2017 14:25:33 GMT
Groundhog Day without a doubt. Saw it 4 times, I needed to see it a second time to listen and enjoy the quick, funny lyrics. And then I was all smitten groundhog over it and kept going back...
Sunset Boulevard second. Fangirled at stage door and got Ms Close's autograph. Twice (having seen the show three times). Felt truly blessed. Funny Girl runs third for me cos I loved loved loved Sheridan.
Titanic was a lovely piece, JCS was just too brutal and semi-staged for me, Grey Gardens was batty, Dreamgirls gets kudos for performances rather than the piece, ditto School of Rock. Aladdin was visually lovely, Guys and Dolls (my opinion) awful, enjoyed She Loves Me, bit meh about Murder Ballad - feel I should admire it but it was just OK. Same for Vanities The Musical.
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Post by singularsensation10 on Jan 4, 2017 18:07:19 GMT
Funny...I detested Groundhog Day but you all seem to adore it!
For me, In The Heights was my favourite. I thought it was a stunning production.
I loved Funny Girl and L5Y @ St James - although there were elements of both that bothered me, such as the (IMO!!!) (mis)casting for Funny Girl and the direction of L5Y. JRB is a fantastic writer but maybe let's leave it there.
Side Show at Southwark was a delight - but I'm a big Dearman fan and believe she can do no wrong. The direction for this also left something to be desired with lots of pivotal lines being played to the back wall.
Wicked is also in great shape at the moment - it received the shake up it needed so I love going back to see this more regularly than I did in 2015.
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Post by alece10 on Jan 4, 2017 18:27:30 GMT
I think mine would have to be Sunset Boulevard just for seeing Glen Close on stage closely followed by Grey Gardens.
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Post by alece10 on Jan 4, 2017 20:06:42 GMT
Mine would be Sunset Boulevard purely for the orchestra and seeing Glen Close on stage. Closely followed by Grey Gardens.
But really it has to be Funny Girl although I do have a vested interest in it.
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