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Post by Dave25 on Oct 8, 2016 11:23:18 GMT
I love Amber's performance! It is the first time in my life I ever felt emotional during that song. Yes it is clearer, cleaner, maybe less screamy and whale-ish. But because of these reasons it feels very intimate and close to herself. This song should always be this pure. It's about feelings, not about screaming and vocal gymnastics.
For the first time, i saw a real Effie, who lived the lyrics from within instead of from the outside. Very emotional.
I love the way she is more polished and is one of the first Effies who also sings the soft notes beautifully, which is quite important as that is more than half of the time. She can even go even smaller at times in my opinion. Use the whole palette instead of just being loud and noisy. It also makes it more believable as a whole that she could actually be part of a girlgroup as a real person with nuances.
It makes the story more interesting and believable.
Painting with a small brush creates magic to me, but for others it might just be constantly shooting a paintball with a cannon (Jhud).
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Post by Deleted on Oct 8, 2016 13:02:47 GMT
Fantastic! Loved that they brought the orchestra in too. Really looking forward to seeing this in Noveember.
I wonder if this new production will copy the way that Effie finishes the song but then doesnt get the chance for applause. I do hope they keep the iconic look of her reaching out in front of the mirror.
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Post by ali973 on Oct 8, 2016 13:45:39 GMT
I think they will certainly end it with "Love Love Me Baby" as it cuts into her song. It's done on purpose so that Effie has hit so rock bottom that she's denied applause even from the audience.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 8, 2016 14:23:46 GMT
I presume they will as well, but I wonder how many people will get it.
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Post by ali973 on Oct 8, 2016 14:43:44 GMT
I doubt actually anyone truly gets it. We only get it because we've read Michael Bennett's notes and interpretation of the book. There are ever so many little decisions and motifs that are either placed in the book, in the score, in the dialogue that are always unnoticed, but it does affect us on a subconscious level and makes the work more cohesive and whole.
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Post by Dave25 on Oct 8, 2016 16:57:50 GMT
This is what a youtuber said:
"this is crazy good. crazy good. JH sang this with a power that can tear down the walls, much like Jennifer Holliday did before her, but Amber Riley brings a fragility that is hard to believe possible in a song like this. She hits those first highs with such delicacy, this is some elegant singing right there, going that high and making it so tender is mind bogglingly difficult."
I thought it was very well said.
This is what makes Effie more real to me.
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Post by bellboard27 on Oct 8, 2016 22:04:41 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. Know how you feel. Oct & Nov for me is about 25 shows in 7 countries & 11 cities (so far!) |
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Post by ali973 on Oct 9, 2016 5:26:04 GMT
^ High-five!
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Post by Deleted on Oct 9, 2016 13:23:02 GMT
Just watched the Graham Norton Show - what a fabulous performance from Amber. I wasn't going to rush to see this until the New Year, but have just booked one of the £30 tickets for previews after hearing that!
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Post by Deleted on Oct 9, 2016 17:09:54 GMT
They didn't hang around long did they?!
Like the new sign though, looks nice.
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Post by ali973 on Oct 9, 2016 17:15:45 GMT
So happy I don't have to see Sheridan's face or the big Unfunny Girl sign on the Strand, at least for a long while. Anyway, the Funny Girl set is also stripped off and ready for the new set.
Savoy's account could have been cheekier and just "I am changing..." for the changed sign.
Their hashtag usage for this could be a bit more inspired.
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Post by ptwest on Oct 9, 2016 19:04:04 GMT
Have just watched Amber's performance - how fabulous to have that song rescued from its current status as a Saturday night talent show favourite where the only objective appears to be to yell as loudly as possible whilst hitting every note in the world on every syllable! She sounds incredible - can't wait to see this in December.
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Post by 72arodney on Oct 9, 2016 23:55:02 GMT
Great performance. And what a band, Ian King on bass - fantastic!
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Post by partytentdown on Oct 10, 2016 9:26:10 GMT
Any advice on best value seats? I've been lax on booking and now previews seem pretty full.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 10, 2016 9:34:42 GMT
Any advice on best value seats? I've been lax on booking and now previews seem pretty full. There are £30 seats in the Grand Circle (i.e. Upper Circle) - I managed to get central row C for a weekday night when I booked yesterday. There are a few if you're looking for a single seat and don't mind being high up - never sat that high up in the Savoy but from photos and Theatremonkey the middle of the first few rows seems ok. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 10, 2016 15:08:40 GMT
The problem in the savoy isn't height in the front upper circle, just legroom. In the back section, it's rails in view as well as legroom. If you are shorter, it's a very good buy, though. Good thing I'm only 5ft 3 then! |
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Post by madsonmelo on Oct 10, 2016 23:56:02 GMT
So, from my days in London (according to ATG Tickets) I have these options:
Dec. 03 - Stalls: S7 and S23 for £50
Dec. 05 - Stalls: J23, L23 and N10 and N23 for £80
Dec. 06 - Stalls: J3 for £60, L8 for £80 and three seats at rows U/V/W that are behind pillars
Dec. 06 - Dress Circle: C24 for £60
Dec. 07 - Stalls: L23 for £80, F22, H9, J3, 023, Q5 & 6, R7 & 8 for £60 and S18 and S19 for £50
Dec. 07 - Dress Circle: A22, B22 and C9/10 for £80, A28, C27/28/29/30 and E9 for £60
Are those the prices to pay for these kind of seats? Out of these, which one is the best option? Is there any other site I can find tickets? And I was thinking in trying to see the Harry Potter play in Dec. 07, I didn't want to miss the play, so If I can see Dreamgirls in other date it would be better.
Sorry to bother about seats, btw, but I'm really in doubt.
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Post by daniel on Oct 11, 2016 0:33:04 GMT
So, from my days in London (according to ATG Tickets) I have these options: Dec. 03 - Stalls: S7 and S23 for £50 Dec. 05 - Stalls: J23, L23 and N10 and N23 for £80 Dec. 06 - Stalls: J3 for £60, L8 for £80 and three seats at rows U/V/W that are behind pillars Dec. 06 - Dress Circle: C24 for £60 Dec. 07 - Stalls: L23 for £80, F22, H9, J3, 023, Q5 & 6, R7 & 8 for £60 and S18 and S19 for £50 Dec. 07 - Dress Circle: A22, B22 and C9/10 for £80, A28, C27/28/29/30 and E9 for £60 Are those the prices to pay for these kind of seats? Out of these, which one is the best option? Is there any other site I can find tickets? And I was thinking in trying to see the Harry Potter play in Dec. 07, I didn't want to miss the play, so If I can see Dreamgirls in other date it would be better. Sorry to bother about seats, btw, but I'm really in doubt. ATG should be your best bet for Dreamgirls. Generally speaking, using the official Box Office of the venue will give you the best price & selection, though it is worth noting that it has been known, especially on popular shows, for the main Box Office to be busy/sold out, and an agency to have tickets available, so always worth shopping round to an extent. As to your selection of tickets, to me the C24 for £60 sounds like the best deal for balancing view & cost, but I'm sure somebody more knowledgable than me (*cough* @theatremonkey *cough*) will be happy to contribute also. |
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Post by ali973 on Oct 11, 2016 6:07:12 GMT
OR..day seats.
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Post by ali973 on Oct 11, 2016 19:30:16 GMT
Is anyone here in the know with this production? Is Listen included and sung by Dina?
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Post by Deleted on Oct 11, 2016 20:33:12 GMT
Is anyone here in the know with this production? Is Listen included and sung by Dina? You don't need to be in the know, just read the website:
"Featuring the classic songs ‘And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going’, ‘I Am Changing’, ‘One Night Only’ and ‘Listen’, DREAMGIRLS follows the journey of a young female singing group from Chicago and will transport you to a revolutionary time in American music history. The trio ‘The Dreams’, must learn the tough lesson that show business and stardom isn’t always as glamorous as it seems."Probably need to be in the know to be sure it's sung by Deena, but I don't see why it wouldn't be. |
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Post by ali973 on Oct 11, 2016 21:05:28 GMT
You're so resourceful, thank you  In the recent US tour (2009?) they've turned it into a duet between Deena and Effie. I hope they retain the original version. |
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Post by daniel on Oct 11, 2016 21:12:18 GMT
Walked past the Savoy tonight and a very sparkly marquee was up!
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Post by madsonmelo on Oct 11, 2016 22:05:27 GMT
Thanks guys, between £50 and £60 is not that different if I cut one or two other things, and I believe this production will be a great one to see, I'm buying the one at the stalls.
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Post by Mr Wallacio on Oct 12, 2016 6:47:16 GMT
You're so resourceful, thank you In the recent US tour (2009?) they've turned it into a duet between Deena and Effie. I hope they retain the original version. Wouldnt surprise me if they do it as a duet, to bring more attention to the star name, though it should be a solo as Effie gets enough chances to shine in the show. |
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