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Post by carmella1 on Jun 15, 2016 23:48:52 GMT
I saw From Here to Eternity and cannot place him. Can you please tell me who he played. I know it was not Pruitt or Maggio and they are really the only characters I can remember (aside from the Sgt.)
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Post by theatremadness on Jun 16, 2016 0:15:13 GMT
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Post by Phantom of London on Jun 16, 2016 0:54:17 GMT
So Dominic Cavendish thinks this is worse than Motown, like he did with Kinky Boots. The block is a blackguard and a idiot, he never get close to his predessosor Charles.
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Post by Phantom of London on Jun 16, 2016 0:55:26 GMT
Was Tim Rice spotted on the purple carpet? He has taken to being out with his granddaughter most recently.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 16, 2016 4:56:41 GMT
Is there a brochure out for this yet?
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Post by boq1984 on Jun 16, 2016 6:01:16 GMT
Yes the brochure is for sale - not sure how much as was revelling in my free programme!
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Post by bellboard27 on Jun 16, 2016 7:57:15 GMT
And only 2 stars from The Metro - "without Trevor Dion Nicholas's wish-granting lamp-dweller we'd all be wishing we could leave". Bit harsh I'd say!
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Post by stevej678 on Jun 16, 2016 8:20:54 GMT
Must be a jaded lot. I'm in a total minority, then, with a 6 star rave for the whole thing. It looks AMAZING, the story hangs together properly, there's some great songs and better dance, some costumes and cast members mallardo would approve of. It has the lot, for me. If a certain show about chocolate had half the same thought, time and cash spent on it, it would still be running... 'Aladdin' is everything I'd hoped that would have been. I'm seeing Aladdin and Charlie, for the first time in each case, on the same day in early July - will be interesting to compare the two! |
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Post by bellboard27 on Jun 16, 2016 9:00:13 GMT
Was at the main event last night. Lots of glitz. Great hanging about on the balcony with a G&T people watching as they strolled along the (in this case) purple carpet.
The show. Well, Disney does spectacle and this was spectacle. I loved the design – the overwhelming colours, wonderful sets, choreography and appearances (and disappearances) of the genie. And, of course, the magic carpet – seriously impressive.
Trevor Dion Nicholas as the genie was also excellent.
Now for the negatives. The story is simply Disney schmaltz. I really could not engage with it. A fairly tale without any bite. As a result the songs (apart from Friend Life Me) did not grab either.
So, I middle of the road on this one. If I were to take a child to a musical I would put this right up on my list. An adult, maybe not (obviously depends on their taste!).
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Post by westendcub on Jun 16, 2016 12:01:19 GMT
See I think the show has the great balance of entertaining for children but also for adults (clever Disney jokes that fly over the heads of the little dears).
I am clearly a target audience for them (in the fact I don't need to be directly marketing at) Being in my 30's I was a kid when 'Aladdin' came out so you have a huge audience there in itself they will go to relive their youth!
Not surprised with the range of critics star ratings and reviews, it's going to necessary appeal to certain reviewers but the show is high quality and I would say both regular theater goers and causal (the 1 or two type) will be satisfied by the wonderful staging, the songs and that 'Disney magic' that it will attract repeat visitors and a huge fan base - For me to was 4* and is a brilliant addition for the West-End and see it having a healthy at lest 2-3 year run.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 16, 2016 12:53:34 GMT
Yes, very popular with sheltered children and adults with arrested development, so most of the population really. A hit!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 16, 2016 13:47:04 GMT
I enjoyed it. It's not as clever as Lion King or Beauty and the Beast, but I was entertained.
Even though I know how the carpet is done, I was still stunned!
Trevor is a star. Friend Like Me is a true showstopper!
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Post by Jon on Jun 16, 2016 17:15:58 GMT
I think by making it a musical comedy rather than a carbon copy of the film, they made it work for the stage.
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Post by Phantom of London on Jun 17, 2016 1:31:59 GMT
Surprised this didn't get a couple of 5 stars TBH. It blew me away all 3 times I saw it.
Surprised this didn't get reviewed by The Sun and The Mirror.
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Post by Phantom of London on Jun 17, 2016 1:32:59 GMT
Got 4 stars in the Evening Standard.
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Post by trapdoor on Jun 17, 2016 9:50:22 GMT
Yes the brochure is for sale - not sure how much as was revelling in my free programme! £8 according to the RIDICULOUSLY cute US usher who was in the Grand on Wednesday night. Was tempted to buy one just to chat him up. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 17, 2016 10:32:35 GMT
Haha great thank you. Hopefully an online shop will appear shortly
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Post by Deleted on Jun 17, 2016 11:58:47 GMT
To be honest I don't think those reviewers saw the show. It's a 5 star show. 1 for Dean John Wilson's arms, another 1 for each of his pecs, 1 for his peachy behind and a final 1 for his all-round lovely Dean John Wilson-ness.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 17, 2016 12:12:28 GMT
Haha although oddly i found him one of the lesser attractive guys on the stage. Good looking guy none the less
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Post by mrbarnaby on Jun 17, 2016 19:48:25 GMT
No posters on sale?
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Post by loureviews on Jun 17, 2016 19:56:44 GMT
Interval thoughts. Very 'Broadway' but trying to shoehorn in loads of UK references. Aladdin himself is a bit flat! Genie is fun. Friend Like Me is spectacular. The baddies look like Paul Daniels and Teller. And I want great magic, so waiting for that carpet  |
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Post by Snciole on Jun 17, 2016 20:41:49 GMT
I loved this, already planning a trip when the hype dies down (my ticket was free) and Friend like Me and Trevor's performance made me grin from ear to ear. Just a fun show, safe but fun.
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Post by welsh_tenor on Jun 18, 2016 21:41:51 GMT
So I was in for the matinee today - all round it is a great production.
There are some standout moments as already mentioned by others but the Genie holds it all together and Trevor Dion Nicholas is outstanding! He plays it with American whit, sass and just the right amount of camp to not make it descend too much into panto!
Dean John-Wilson was a good Aladdin and Jade Ewan as Jasmine, both were fine but just didn't stand out enough against the Genie.
I agree about the unbalance of the set, the cave scene particularly is great and then just a dropped curtain for the palace scenes seemed lazy, surely there's something more impressive they could have done - I mean they make a carpet fly for crying out loud!!
I was sat in row X of the stalls and could see how they did the carpet btw....
First ever musical I've been to with audience participation encouraged which was unique for me - you don't get that in Les Mis or Wicked!
It will make a killing, House Full sign out when we arrived and it's such a family fun show. I would go back and see it, keen to see an u/s Genie and see how a Brit takes on the role compared to TDN, that's surely worthy of an Olivier nomination?!
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Post by Michael on Jun 18, 2016 21:49:36 GMT
Seeing the show three times next week. It'd be a lie if I said I wasn't excited |
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Post by welsh_tenor on Jun 18, 2016 21:50:56 GMT
Seeing the show three times next week. It'd be a lie if I said I wasn't excited There were people standing after Friend Like Me and deserved, the energy is amazing I genuinely don't know how he does that 8 times a week he puts so much into it! |
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