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Post by theatremadness on Feb 4, 2016 21:46:44 GMT
A continuation of the speculation! Pretty sure there's no thread - please merge if there is!
Baz has some news tonight, apparently...
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Post by Phantom of London on Feb 4, 2016 21:51:01 GMT
Sure will be interesting his late and great colleague Jack Tinker absolutely loathed that show, he couldn't understand why the butcher 'Frank Rich' loved that show and slaughtered Blood Brothers and 5 guys named Moe.
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Post by theatremadness on Feb 4, 2016 23:06:57 GMT
Previews start November, opens in December. Baz: "More info shortly"
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Post by HereForTheatre on Feb 4, 2016 23:09:02 GMT
But is it at the Savoy? That's what everyone wants to know? Is it the Savoy?!
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Post by Mark on Feb 4, 2016 23:14:27 GMT
Well it ain't the Dominion!
Would tie in nicely with funny girl extending to October
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Post by theatremadness on Feb 4, 2016 23:17:00 GMT
IT'S AT THE SAVOY!!
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Post by Jon on Feb 4, 2016 23:17:10 GMT
Baz confirms it's the Savoy for Dreamgirls.
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Post by Mark on Feb 4, 2016 23:18:15 GMT
Joy! Now who's in the cast!
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Post by theatremadness on Feb 4, 2016 23:21:14 GMT
Apparently news of Effie casting is "coming shortly" as well!
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Post by theatremadness on Feb 4, 2016 23:29:42 GMT
Baz is really stringing this one out! Any guesses in 5 minutes? I think it looks like Mica Paris
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Post by HereForTheatre on Feb 4, 2016 23:32:27 GMT
Amber Riley from Glee
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Post by oxfordsimon on Feb 4, 2016 23:32:43 GMT
Well she certainly has a set of pipes on her - that is for sure. I suspect she will put a lot of bums on seats
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Post by HereForTheatre on Feb 4, 2016 23:33:30 GMT
She has a great voice so don't be put off. I think she suits the part really well actually. Sang many a Dreamgirls song in Glee as well.
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Post by Mark on Feb 4, 2016 23:35:11 GMT
Oh my days! She's incredible. I watched the movie Dreamgirls the other week and I was thinking how amazing she'd be. Can't wait
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Post by showtoones on Feb 4, 2016 23:35:57 GMT
Amber Riley from Glee is Effie
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Post by n1david on Feb 4, 2016 23:37:32 GMT
OK. Very excited. Would have loved a great British actress to play the part but have loved Amber Riley in Glee and she really can sing. Booking apparently opens March....
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Post by Mark on Feb 4, 2016 23:40:25 GMT
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Post by theatremadness on Feb 4, 2016 23:40:44 GMT
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Post by HereForTheatre on Feb 4, 2016 23:41:38 GMT
So now just the speculation over Deena.....
Rachel John. For all the roles. Even the male ones and also orchestra.
Beverly Knight alternate when she finished The Bodyguard and also lighting designer.
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Post by Mark on Feb 4, 2016 23:44:14 GMT
I've signed up for priority access! Who's going to first preview?
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Post by Jon on Feb 4, 2016 23:56:48 GMT
Deena and Curtis are likely to be names as well I assume? Amber Riley is a good choice for Effie.
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Post by ali973 on Feb 5, 2016 0:58:36 GMT
OMG best news ever..AGAIN! I am a very happy show queen!
I'm gonna enjoy a kick a*s theatre year with Bodyguard back, Dreamgirls and plans to see Hamilton in the US.
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Post by viserys on Feb 5, 2016 6:38:02 GMT
Wonderful news to wake up to!
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Post by Mr Wallacio on Feb 5, 2016 6:54:28 GMT
Just woke up and saw Wilma's Facebook post about all the theatre news overnight. Really happy with the Dreamgirls news. Amber Riley can definitely sing the role (though not heard her live, only tv recordings, but I doubt she'll fail to impress on the vocals). Hopefully Alexandra won't do a Marcus and renege on her holy duties to become Deena. I can't wait to see who else is in the cast, but this could really be a chance for Rachel John to shine further if she's Deena. Maybe Alexia Khadime? I don't know what she's doing come November. My mum has loved Dreamgirls for years, so that's her birthday present sorted  . Now, off to work I go. |
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Post by mrbarnaby on Feb 5, 2016 6:55:50 GMT
Told you all!!
You're welcome.
Great news about Riley
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