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Post by Deleted on Jun 23, 2017 16:50:44 GMT
Yep and a man like James Monroe Iglehart, talented as he is, does not have the look to play most leading male parts. He was very smart, stayed in his Tony winning, high paying role in Aladdin until he got offered something great like Hamilton.
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Post by forb4 on Jun 23, 2017 17:07:47 GMT
This will go the way of Neverland. It won't get a theatre. There is zero buzz about this show. Uh yeah you have no idea what you're talking about. This show is making bank and is a huge audience hit |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 23, 2017 17:40:57 GMT
This will go the way of Neverland. It won't get a theatre. There is zero buzz about this show. I wouldn't give up on Finding Neverland just yet. When tweeted last night, a similar estimation to yours, Baz's response indicated that all plans to bring it over still are not off yet. |
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Post by groupbooker on Jun 23, 2017 22:33:30 GMT
Knowing how well the music from the cartoon was enjoyed years ago, it has a head start from families that loved the cartoon. Thank goodness they dumped the Bat and Rasputin. But having seen this and heard the response from the audience,I reckon this would sell much better in London then Evan Hanson.
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Post by mrbarnaby on Jun 24, 2017 17:52:21 GMT
This will go the way of Neverland. It won't get a theatre. There is zero buzz about this show. Uh yeah you have no idea what you're talking about. This show is making bank and is a huge audience hit Making bank? That's a new one. We'll see won't we?! |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 24, 2017 18:05:30 GMT
I mean...it is very financially successful thus far. There's no denying that.
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Post by mrbarnaby on Jun 24, 2017 18:36:39 GMT
I mean...it is very financially successful thus far. There's no denying that. That doesn't mean it will come here! |
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Post by ali973 on Jun 24, 2017 18:39:48 GMT
No one knows if it's coming for certain or not. And I know you're plugged in but the fact is that it's too early for anyone to know anything. I'm sure producers barely made any exploratory visits or very serious meetings with local producers and partners.
What we do know is that it's very successful and that they have every intension of expanding domestically and in key markets in Asia and Europe. London is definitely a key market and will be looked at.
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Post by daniel on Jun 24, 2017 22:05:17 GMT
ali973 can I just say, I really appreciate how you are always such a rational voice of reason right across this board, it makes nice reading compared to some posts!
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Post by TallPaul on Jul 31, 2017 13:33:18 GMT
Dame Elaine of Paige revealed on her eponymous radio show yesterday that Anastasia will indeed be arriving in two years, so it must be true!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 31, 2017 13:43:52 GMT
Cue lots of messages asking where you can get tickets at basement prices.  |
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Post by TallPaul on Jul 31, 2017 13:51:07 GMT
Do you have a whole library of gifs ready and waiting for the right occasion?
P.S. Where can I get a ticket at a basement price?
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Post by Deleted on Jul 31, 2017 13:56:12 GMT
Do you have a whole library of gifs ready and waiting for the right occasion? P.S. Where can I get a ticket at a basement price? I'm like a scout. Always prepared. Well, that and having the legs for shorts. |
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Post by TallPaul on Jul 31, 2017 13:59:32 GMT
I've often heard it said that you've got a lovely toggle!!!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 31, 2017 14:08:27 GMT
I've often heard it said that you've got a lovely toggle!!! Well, one doesn't like to brag but . . .  |
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Post by westendwendy on Jul 31, 2017 14:11:07 GMT
I hope it does come over to the West End. With a new book, set and rewriting the character Gleb!
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Post by Someone in a tree on Jul 31, 2017 14:55:14 GMT
I hope it does come over to the West End. With a new book, set and rewriting the character Gleb! And a new score ?! 😂 |
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Post by daniel on Jul 31, 2017 15:13:04 GMT
How high is the stage?
Will there be day seats?
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Post by Deleted on Jul 31, 2017 16:56:18 GMT
I hope it does come over to the West End. With a new book, set and rewriting the character Gleb! And a new score ?! 😂 Only if they want me to protest outside the theatre, the score is great. |
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Post by showbizkid on Aug 1, 2017 7:23:53 GMT
Actually the score is fine, the book, direction and set however is bad. That said lovers of the 90's film can keep it afloat. I didn't like it on Broadway. Poor Ramin!
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Post by ali973 on Aug 1, 2017 7:35:24 GMT
I think people have false expectations from this show. It's an adaptation of a "cartoon" on stage, and not this grade historical drama that its critics want it to be. I've said this before, but of all animated movie to stage adaptations (Lion King, Mermaid, Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast) this is by far the best and least patronizing and infantile.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 1, 2017 8:07:37 GMT
If the show was really going for historical accuracy then it would be a really short show because you know . . {Dont look!}
. . *gasp* Anastasia actually died in 1918. I know right? |
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Post by showbizkid on Aug 1, 2017 11:00:05 GMT
I think most people know that Anastasia's body was apparantly found in 2009 in Ekaterinburg 50 metres from the other Romanovs. The story is indeed not true. That said it wasn't the story that I had so much issue with. It was the Russian/Soviet stereotypes - it made me cringe! There has to be some style and class when it comes to war or poverty and death (Les Mis and Saigon do it almost flawlessly) Anastasia didn't.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 1, 2017 11:25:59 GMT
... I'm not sure I'd hold Miss Saigon up as an example of doing it right just 'cos it's at least better than Anastasia in that regard...
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Post by westendwendy on Aug 1, 2017 11:41:42 GMT
... I'm not sure I'd hold Miss Saigon up as an example of doing it right just 'cos it's at least better than Anastasia in that regard... Didn't he say "almost". I totally get what showbizkid means.. The revolution sequences and Vietnamese war scenes in Siagon try to be authentic, Anastasia has gurning Russians, crass lyrics and is cheesy and tacky and lacks class. |
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