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Post by ali973 on Oct 7, 2016 18:27:12 GMT
I agree with notmymuse. Thought they've probably re-written some scenes, inserted at least two songs (I know Act II has a new opening number, and I would think Listen is now slotted in), I doubt there will be many changes. It's essentially a public (very polished) rehearsal at this point during its previews.
I'm of course dying to see this, since DG is one of my all time favorite shows (that I've never seen). I'm there on the first preview, and have a ticket on the first night the alternate Effie goes on. Wouldn't be surprised to find myself dayseating for another show on the weekend or matinee.
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Post by ali973 on Oct 7, 2016 18:47:45 GMT
Does Graham Norton's (TV) show normally upload its episodes after they are? I think I would need to see Amber's performance from tonight.
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Post by d'James on Oct 7, 2016 22:25:05 GMT
Well there's another meme for May next year!  |
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Post by theatremadness on Oct 7, 2016 22:30:04 GMT
That. Was IN.CRED.I.BLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by talkstageytome on Oct 7, 2016 22:34:54 GMT
I need to see it! Hopefully there'll be a video up on youtube or something. Happy to hear that people enjoyed it though, I'm so looking forward to this show!
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Post by bex1210 on Oct 7, 2016 22:38:54 GMT
Wow that was amazing! Can't wait until November now
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Post by anthony40 on Oct 7, 2016 22:55:00 GMT
After seeing that, I am speechless! Completely without speech!
Such a pretty girl and what a set of lungs!
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Post by bengal73 on Oct 7, 2016 23:42:32 GMT
That was truly wonderful. Not a show i was interested in before but tempted now.
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Post by ali973 on Oct 7, 2016 23:58:40 GMT
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Post by anthony40 on Oct 8, 2016 6:43:53 GMT
I actually have a copy of Amber Riley singing this song on one of those Glee! CD's
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Post by danb on Oct 8, 2016 6:57:25 GMT
Now now Anthony, it's nothing to be ashamed of!  Yes she sang it on Glee but all of the drama was stolen by the over-production and dead eyed soulless direction of the programme. This was remarkable, and I too am now interested to see the show, so it's done it's promo job brilliantly hasn't it? |
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Post by ali973 on Oct 8, 2016 7:30:14 GMT
*Deep breath*
Okay, so I was SO excited to see Amber in this. And I actually did really like the promo of her doing I Am Changing, which got very mixed notices on the board. I saw this, and of course she sings it very well, but I felt that it was a bit sanitized compared to the great Effies I'm more familiar with, the likes of Jennifer Holliday, Roz Ryan, Sharon Brown and Lillias White. Having said that, this is of course a standalone rendition with no context, and TV studios tend to have a different effect than live performances in the theatre. I don't think I'll have issues with her performance at the Savoy, when it's part of the plot, and when she's wigged up, mic dangling from her forehead, and just fired and dumped by Curtis.
In the meantime, here's a gem from the 80s
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Post by danb on Oct 8, 2016 7:45:22 GMT
*Deep breath* Okay, so I was SO excited to see Amber in this. And I actually did really like the promo of her doing I Am Changing, which got very mixed notices on the board. I saw this, and of course she sings it very well, but I felt that it was a bit sanitized compared to the great Effies I'm more familiar with, the likes of Jennifer Holliday, Roz Ryan, Sharon Brown and Lillias White. Having said that, this is of course a standalone rendition with no context, and TV studios tend to have a different effect than live performances in the theatre. I don't think I'll have issues with her performance at the Savoy, when it's part of the plot, and when she's wigged up, mic dangling from her forehead, and just fired and dumped by Curtis. In the meantime, here's a gem from the 80s Too right! She gets someone to play off which will make all the difference. But as a stand alone performance, without context, I think Amber nailed it. |
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Post by alece10 on Oct 8, 2016 7:48:23 GMT
Well she certainly has a set of pipes on her.
Hope the Savoy audience doesn't adopt that "x factor" trait of applauding mid song and let her get to the end before the ovation
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Post by anthony40 on Oct 8, 2016 7:48:49 GMT
*Deep breath* Okay, so I was SO excited to see Amber in this. And I actually did really like the promo of her doing I Am Changing, which got very mixed notices on the board. I saw this, and of course she sings it very well, but I felt that it was a bit sanitized compared to the great Effies I'm more familiar with, the likes of Jennifer Holliday, Roz Ryan, Sharon Brown and Lillias White. Having said that, this is of course a standalone rendition with no context, and TV studios tend to have a different effect than live performances in the theatre. I don't think I'll have issues with her performance at the Savoy, when it's part of the plot, and when she's wigged up, mic dangling from her forehead, and just fired and dumped by Curtis. In the meantime, here's a gem from the 80s Wow! Acted and sung the hell out of the song, didn't she? That one came from the ovaries! |
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Post by anthony40 on Oct 8, 2016 7:53:31 GMT
Now now Anthony, it's nothing to be ashamed of! Yes she sang it on Glee but all of the drama was stolen by the over-production and dead eyed soulless direction of the programme. This was remarkable, and I too am now interested to see the show, so it's done it's promo job brilliantly hasn't it? Oh, I'm not ashamed mate. Glee! was what it was. But I don't know, I think it's great that post Glee! most of these 'kids' in their own way have gone onto other projects in which they can prove themselves. And that despite the auto tuning, production values and choreography they, as Amber so brilliantly proved last night, can actually sing. |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Oct 8, 2016 7:58:02 GMT
Well she certainly has a set of pipes on her. Hope the Savoy audience doesn't adopt that "x factor" trait of applauding mid song and let her get to the end before the ovation I think it's inevitable, sadly. |
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Post by Mark on Oct 8, 2016 7:59:32 GMT
Phenomenal.
So excited for the first preview!
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Post by ali973 on Oct 8, 2016 8:09:30 GMT
Mark, I'll be there too! Flying into London on Friday for a theatre binge after what I know will be a crazy week at work! My first stop will be Dreamgirls.
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Post by couldileaveyou on Oct 8, 2016 8:13:36 GMT
Yes, Amber's rendition is too polished, but the voice is great! She will be terrific in the show. How many shows does she do every week, 5?
And I love Lillias White, it might be an unpopular opinion but she's the definitive Effie for me
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Post by ali973 on Oct 8, 2016 8:17:40 GMT
Too polished is what I wanted to say. But I do agree, she will be terrific. She's a very talented and naturally likable performer.
Not an unpopular opinion at all, Lillias White's Effie is fabulous and in fact probably more "real" than Jennifer Holliday's, whose performance is/was legendary but also quite OTT.
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Post by Mark on Oct 8, 2016 8:56:51 GMT
Mark, I'll be there too! Flying into London on Friday for a theatre binge after what I know will be a crazy week at work! My first stop will be Dreamgirls. Also got a big theatre binge planned that weekend (my sister is visiting). Side Show on Sat afternoon, Dreamgirls sat evening, and hoping to do School of rock sunday matinee and then something else on the Friday night! |
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Post by ali973 on Oct 8, 2016 9:02:15 GMT
My November-December theatre binge is actually unbelievable and has been a year in the making. I'm basically cramming twenty-something shows in three continents, in four cities, between late November to Christmas time.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 8, 2016 9:52:48 GMT
She's incredible and I'm now very, very excited.
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Post by wickedgrin on Oct 8, 2016 10:29:47 GMT
Oh WOW that was an incredible performance. A really good plug for the show. Yes, it's a polished "concert" performance for the TV - "acting" the hell out of it like on stage can look a bit ridiculous on the television but in the theatre I am sure she will blow the roof off and it will be incredibly emotional.
I am not really familiar with her work, to be honest, but she came across as a beautiful, warm and genuine performer. I liked the way she turned and applauded the orchestra - and what a band they were! Just cannot wait for this. I really hope she has the stamina and health for a years run of 7/8 shows a week!
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