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Post by Dr Tom on Aug 15, 2018 12:34:57 GMT
A bolder, less reverential director would have edited it down or cut completely. It's a throwback to mid 20th century musical theatre convention (ballet sequences etc) that look dreadfully jarring and dated in the 21st century.
It is integral to the plot. But also this production is known for restoring elements of the score that had been cut from previous productions (hence why it is longer than usual). It wouldn't have made any sense to advertise this as a restored version and then cut a big chunk. |
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Post by distantcousin on Aug 15, 2018 14:59:42 GMT
I can’t remember a thing about that bit in BoM. Although I hated it so much that by Act 2 I was arms folded and in full burlyface mode. Liberace could have come on and it wouldn’t have registered.
...in a long line bra?! 
Thank GOD someone feels like I do about Mormon. It was fun and a novelty for about the first 45 minutes, then descended into banality and repetition. The friend I went with felt the same. We found it excruiciating after a while. I completely mentally checked out in act II.
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Post by Oleanna on Aug 15, 2018 15:25:48 GMT
I can’t remember a thing about that bit in BoM. Although I hated it so much that by Act 2 I was arms folded and in full burlyface mode. Liberace could have come on and it wouldn’t have registered.
...in a long line bra?!
Thank GOD someone feels like I do about Mormon. It was fun and a novelty for about the first 45 minutes, then descended into banality and repetition. The friend I went with felt the same. We found it excruiciating after a while. I completely mentally checked out in act II.
Count me as a third who shares your opinion! Back to The King and I though, I’m extremely fond of The Small House of Uncle Thomas, and wouldn’t see it cut, or cut down! |
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Post by Stephen on Aug 15, 2018 15:32:35 GMT
The section of music towards the end of the ballet (11.06 onwards into the piece on the 2015 recording) is one of my favourite moments in musical theatre. Personally I think the ballet has some great moments and enjoy the way the choreography flows with the story.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 15, 2018 15:42:55 GMT
I didn't think the ballet was bad, it was just boring. A man yawned behind me, I was half tempted to turn around and say "I feel you bro".
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Post by broadwaylover99 on Aug 16, 2018 13:09:51 GMT
Has anyone sat in any of the boxes for this production?
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Post by raiseitup on Aug 20, 2018 23:15:01 GMT
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Post by Jon on Aug 21, 2018 1:18:20 GMT
It is being released by Trafalgar Releasing?
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Post by Stephen on Aug 21, 2018 2:28:08 GMT
It is being released by Trafalgar Releasing? I'm unsure but it doesn't currently seem to be listed on their website. |
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Post by daniel on Aug 21, 2018 6:16:07 GMT
It is being released by Trafalgar Releasing? I would expect so, given that it's a Howard Panter production. |
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Post by tonylony on Aug 21, 2018 10:19:05 GMT
According to Filmedonstage.com is it under Trafalgar Releasing and US dates are expected as well, just like An American in Paris. |
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Post by creativity on Aug 21, 2018 20:06:27 GMT
Will it get a DVD release?
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Post by theatrefan77 on Aug 21, 2018 22:04:24 GMT
I doubt it, but it does I hope it's with Ruthie Ann Miles who's wonderful as lady Thiang.
I went to see the show on Saturday evening as it was papered again and got free tickets.It was sad to see the Palladium with so many empty seats on a Saturday evening. Stalls and Dress Circle were about 75% full but the Upper Circle looked very empty on the sides, although a bit busier in the middle. I enjoyed the show again and it was interesting to see Naoko Mori's portrayal of Lady Thiang, too comical and OTT for my liking but she sang well
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Post by tlyon4784 on Aug 21, 2018 22:11:49 GMT
I doubt it, but it does I hope it's with Ruthie Ann Miles who's wonderful as lady Thiang. I went to see the show on Saturday evening as it was papered again and got free tickets.It was sad to see the Palladium with so many empty seats on a Saturday evening. Stalls and Dress Circle were about 75% full but the Upper Circle looked very empty on the sides, although a bit busier in the middle. I enjoyed the show again and it was interesting to see Naoko Mori's portrayal of Lady Thiang, too comical and OTT for my liking but she sang well How do you get free tickets! very jealous! I have seen the show twice. I'm to catch Ruthie when I go next! |
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Post by fiyero on Aug 22, 2018 11:26:47 GMT
The first rule of papering is you don't talk about papering
The second rule of papering is you don't talk about papering....
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Aug 22, 2018 11:52:23 GMT
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Post by tlyon4784 on Aug 22, 2018 12:03:07 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Aug 22, 2018 12:27:35 GMT
And the fourth rule of papering is you don't boast about it because it's just irritating for those of us who aren't in the know... |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 22, 2018 13:48:34 GMT
To see it again cheaply your best bet is the TodayTix daily rush I think - they seem to be releasing tickets throughout the day, initial release is 10:00. Just looked and £25 will currently get you row U in the stalls for tonight. |
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Post by showoff on Aug 23, 2018 12:31:29 GMT
I was due to go to tomorrows show, however I've had a bad relapse and I wouldn't be able to even get there.
Thankfully the man was very helpful and I've managed to book for September instead, but I was really looking forward to tomorrow.
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Post by tonylony on Aug 23, 2018 12:40:13 GMT
Was Ruthie on only for the filmed performances?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 23, 2018 12:47:37 GMT
Was Ruthie on only for the filmed performances? No, not sure why you'd ask that? She understandably only does certain performances a week it seems (no-one's quite sure of the schedule or whether it is even fixed), but she's due to complete the run if she wishes to do so. |
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Post by tonylony on Aug 23, 2018 12:52:32 GMT
Was Ruthie on only for the filmed performances? No, not sure why you'd ask that? She understandably only does certain performances a week it seems (no-one's quite sure of the schedule or whether it is even fixed), but she's due to complete the run if she wishes to do so. It just seemed that the only reports about her performing were in early August when they filmed the show. Wasn't her first or second show the first performance they filmed? |
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Post by tlyon4784 on Aug 23, 2018 13:11:13 GMT
Was Ruthie on only for the filmed performances? Ruthie was on last night  |
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Post by oldstager on Aug 23, 2018 15:28:20 GMT
No, not sure why you'd ask that? She understandably only does certain performances a week it seems (no-one's quite sure of the schedule or whether it is even fixed), but she's due to complete the run if she wishes to do so. It just seemed that the only reports about her performing were in early August when they filmed the show. Wasn't her first or second show the first performance they filmed? She had been playing for a full week before they started filming performances,
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