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Post by Deleted on Sept 29, 2016 17:17:42 GMT
I feel Madame du Maurier is a role designed for a long standing female leading lady. Screw it, lets throw Elaine Paige in there.  Ooh yeah, or maybe Ruthie Henshall? |
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Post by ali973 on Sept 30, 2016 9:54:12 GMT
No no no..poor Ruthie. I don't think she's quite senior enough for that role actually. She's still in the "MILF" category. I am fed up waiting for her to play Diana in Next to Normal. That role absolutely needs to be hers if the show ever opens in the UK.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 30, 2016 11:47:46 GMT
No no no..poor Ruthie. I don't think she's quite senior enough for that role actually. She's still in the "MILF" category. I am fed up waiting for her to play Diana in Next to Normal. That role absolutely needs to be hers if the show ever opens in the UK. I completely agree with the MILF part lol. Carolee Carmello, who played it on Broadway is only 5 years older though. I think she was 52 when she first played the role. If Ruthie were to play it she'd be 50 by the time it opens. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 6, 2016 16:56:22 GMT
I'm kinda expecting Baz to announce this tonight for the Piccadilly.
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Post by mrbarnaby on Oct 6, 2016 20:48:06 GMT
Unless it has a major overhaul for London, it won't last 2 months.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 6, 2016 21:02:11 GMT
Unless it has a major overhaul for London, it won't last 2 months. That's kind of a big claim. It will definitely last at least 2 months. |
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Post by mrbarnaby on Oct 6, 2016 21:58:08 GMT
I think the only people getting excited about it are those that didn't actually see it in New York.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 6, 2016 22:01:06 GMT
I think the only people getting excited about it are those that didn't actually see it in New York. Not strictly true... |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 6, 2016 22:07:40 GMT
I'm kinda expecting Baz to announce this tonight for the Piccadilly. I'm expecting Bat Out Of Hell confirmation and The Wild Party news! |
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Post by daniel on Oct 6, 2016 22:18:03 GMT
I'm not so sure if Bat Out Of Hell will end up transferring...sales in Manchester really aren't great at all.
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Post by andrew on Oct 7, 2016 11:20:55 GMT
Yeah whilst this was perfectly passable entertainment on Broadway I would be completely OK with it never coming at all. There are so many better American musicals that we haven't seen yet. 2 months is a bit cynical, Gary Barlow and the brand recognition from the film will propel it along for a year but not much longer.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 7, 2016 11:34:44 GMT
I'm not so sure if Bat Out Of Hell will end up transferring...sales in Manchester really aren't great at all. That's naive to think so. It's the producers behind Spider-Man. It will make it to London! |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 7, 2016 12:27:26 GMT
There are so many better American musicals that we haven't seen yet. Too true.  |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 7, 2016 13:07:23 GMT
I think the only people getting excited about it are those that didn't actually see it in New York. Not strictly true... Indeed! While I wouldn't put it on my 'most excited ever in the world' list it's defiantly on my 'I'd really like to see it again'
Unless Alfie Boe turns up. But after his less than successful NY run that's not that likely.
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Post by viserys on Oct 7, 2016 13:10:14 GMT
Being part of the "I've seen it in New York" club, I'm luke-warm about it. I won't rush out to buy a full price ticket straightaway, but depending on the casting I'd be happy to see it again.
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Post by Michael on Oct 7, 2016 13:11:50 GMT
I think the only people getting excited about it are those that didn't actually see it in New York. Not strictly true... Exactly. Haven't seen it on Broadway and yet I couldn't care less about this show. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 7, 2016 13:31:16 GMT
Being part of the "I've seen it in New York" club, I'm luke-warm about it. I won't rush out to buy a full price ticket straightaway, but depending on the casting I'd be happy to see it again. Exactly that, give me a good cast and I'll certainly buy a cheapish ticket and go again (this is mainly because I'm broke/a cheapskate) |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 7, 2016 15:03:06 GMT
Exactly. Haven't seen it on Broadway and yet I couldn't care less about this show. Interestingly though you must have some amount of care for it to follow people's reactions on the show's thread. The productions I couldn't care less about are never even glanced at.  |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 7, 2016 15:06:52 GMT
Personally I can't wait to see it. Between this and 'The Girls' I want to get value for money out of my 'Tax That, Barlow!' placard.
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Post by Michael on Oct 7, 2016 15:11:41 GMT
Exactly. Haven't seen it on Broadway and yet I couldn't care less about this show. Interestingly though you must have some amount of care for it to follow people's reactions on the show's thread. The productions I couldn't care less about are never even glanced at. Being staff is a hard job... we have to read all posts anyway so I can also comment every now and then  |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 8, 2016 12:19:43 GMT
Indeed! While I wouldn't put it on my 'most excited ever in the world' list it's defiantly on my 'I'd really like to see it again'
Unless Alfie Boe turns up. But after his less than successful NY run that's not that likely.
I really hope Alfie isn't in this. He's a good singer, but this is just not a part for him. Because Ramin won't be available I'd love to see either Hadley Fraser or Norman Bowman as Barrie |
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Post by Steffi on Oct 8, 2016 12:50:55 GMT
Norman would be great as Barrie. He understudied the part in the original Leicester production.
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Post by Dawnstar on Oct 8, 2016 16:52:50 GMT
I saw Norman Bowman on for Barrie in Leicester - he had 1 scheduled show & I went up for it - and I thought he was excellent, in some ways even better than Julian Ovenden who looked a bit young for a man railing about middle age. I don't know how much the role of Barrie has changed since then though as obviously I haven't seen the re-written version. I also suspect the producers may want more of a "name", as so often is the case.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 8, 2016 17:33:46 GMT
Ah, I knew he was in it but I didn't know he also understudied the part of Barrie. He has a great voice. And it would be nice to see Barrie played by an actual Scotsman.
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Post by Dawnstar on Oct 9, 2016 12:16:59 GMT
Yep, Norman definitely had a better Scottish accent than Julian!
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