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Post by Deleted on Aug 22, 2016 11:51:39 GMT
I think because you get lots of offers flying around for the show and you don't hear much from it so I presumed it wasn't doing well but if it is, then that's good for theo show
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Post by zak97 on Aug 22, 2016 11:54:36 GMT
I have had the odd look at the Aldwych website. The seat plans show good sales, but not anything spectacular. I would estimate 75%+ capacity. For a show that's over a year old I'd say that's pretty good going, I agree this is disguised by the offers, and maybe Nederlander think it's a safer bet to agree to extend this whilst it continues to tick over than put in a new show that may have less success.
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Post by zak97 on Aug 22, 2016 12:03:48 GMT
I wonder what will happy with the new cast. The music of Carole King seems to be the 'star attraction' and simple theatre casting in the four leads hasn't done the show any harm. I don't know who is leaving, but supposing the leads do go as Lorna, Ian and Alan have been with the show for nearly 18 months, I wouldn't object to Vivien Carter taking over as Cynthia and Joanna Woodward as Carole. They've been with the show long enough to know the parts and I've heard great things about both of them.
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Post by Michael on Aug 22, 2016 12:18:20 GMT
I'd love to see Nikki Davis-Jones as Carole, but I don't know how heavily she's damaged her voice during the Wicked tour and if she'll ever be able to perform again.
Hasn't Rachel Tucker auditioned for the Broadway production or North American tour? Maybe she could take over in February?
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Post by zak97 on Aug 22, 2016 12:22:35 GMT
I'd love to see Nikki Davis-Jones as Carole, but I don't know how heavily she's damaged her voice during the Wicked tour and if she'll ever be able to perform again. Hasn't Rachel Tucker auditioned for the Broadway production or North American tour? Maybe she could take over in February? I think she auditioned for the tour. Yep, would like to see her play it over here, but I remember in an interview she said she'd like to stay in New York, albeit before her coming to do Wicked again was announced. And whilst it would be a nice thought for her to take over, could Cassidy realistically stay till Februray and total about 14 months in the role. |
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Post by chrisorsomething on Aug 23, 2016 9:57:37 GMT
From what I remember of the show, it looked cheap as chips to run ala Jersey Boys (not to say it didn't look slick - it did, very polished) and there are no big stars on the payroll. Can see this slogging along for another year easily, doing half its house at TKTS daily.
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Post by westendwendy on Sept 8, 2016 22:25:32 GMT
Saw the show tonight. Sold out completely. For a Thursday this is good. Cassidy is just wonderful as Carol - what a talent! Glad that Lorna Want is still in it - She is a star.
That said I was surprised Alan Morrison as Jerry is still in it. I thought he was the weakest link acting wise when I saw it when it first opened and gosh he has put on weight! I was shocked... Considering he is the one who has to take his shirt off, you can almost feel he knows it. Sorry guys, it's not personal but the truth. He looked chunky in that tight leather jacket.
I preferred some of the new cast esemble than the originals actually. A slick and very polished and rehearsed show, I would love to know what there rehearsal calls are! Very tight. The current Drifters are much better but it's still a balance between camp, cheesy, authentic isn't it?
Beauitful doesn't have the best book but it's a wonderful night at the theatre and my third time. Cassidy is simply beguiling as the new Carol! Go and see the new cast if you can.
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Post by westendwendy on Sept 8, 2016 22:27:41 GMT
Oh and it was Gary Trainor as Don Kirshner's last night tonight as he will be the alternate lead in School of Rock. He's super fun and the cast did speeches at the end. Standing ovation.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 14, 2016 17:52:39 GMT
Just booked to see this at the beginning of February; on quite a tight budget so took the monkey's advice and got Stalls Z1 (the very bottom price band). Better take a cushion with me so my poor back isn't put through the grinder - hopefully it'll be worth it since I've been wanting to see this show for a long while now since I love Carole King's music.
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Post by Oleanna on Sept 14, 2016 19:50:52 GMT
Any sign of this slowing down? Would be good to have the Aldwych available for a new show.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 15, 2016 14:03:19 GMT
Well even if it were to close, it has had a very healthy run in London! A fantastic run in fact, to manage two years (assuming it runs past February 2017) in London is brilliant in this day and age!  The Broadway Production is already on the cusp of three years after over 1000 performances and that is still one of the biggest shows over there! |
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Post by westendwendy on Sept 15, 2016 15:10:17 GMT
Why the hell is everyone going on about this closing and not Book of Mormon or Matilda.
I saw this a week last Thursday and its was full, had standing ovation and everyone adored it.
STOP IT PEOPLE!!!
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Post by Deleted on Sept 15, 2016 15:12:56 GMT
Why the hell is everyone going on about this closing and not Book of Mormon or Matilda. I saw this a week last Thursday and its was full, had standing ovation and everyone adored it. STOP IT PEOPLE!!! I don't want it to close, but it has had a fair few offers about a lot recently so it wouldn't surprise me if by the end of 2017, but it has had an amazing response and run and I love the show!
The reason people don't go on about Book of Mormon or Matilda is you never see offers for them so they must be doing amazing business still, even after however long they have been doing.
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Post by Oleanna on Sept 15, 2016 16:56:27 GMT
Why the hell is everyone going on about this closing and not Book of Mormon or Matilda. I saw this a week last Thursday and its was full, had standing ovation and everyone adored it. STOP IT PEOPLE!!! I wouldn't mind those two theatres becoming free either. SaveSave |
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Post by Jon on Sept 15, 2016 17:01:21 GMT
Why the hell is everyone going on about this closing and not Book of Mormon or Matilda. I saw this a week last Thursday and its was full, had standing ovation and everyone adored it. STOP IT PEOPLE!!! I don't want it to close, but it has had a fair few offers about a lot recently so it wouldn't surprise me if by the end of 2017, but it has had an amazing response and run and I love the show!
The reason people don't go on about Book of Mormon or Matilda is you never see offers for them so they must be doing amazing business still, even after however long they have been doing.
Offers don't mean a show is doing badly, most shows chug along even with discounted tickets like Jersey Boys for example |
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Post by Seriously on Sept 15, 2016 19:15:24 GMT
Any sign of this slowing down? Would be good to have the Aldwych available for a new show. I too hope that everyone on "Beautiful" is unemployed soon, so that Oleanna can see a new show. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 16, 2016 0:33:25 GMT
Decided spur of the moment to see the show on Monday for the second time! Really enjoyed it the last time and managed to bag a fourth row centre Dress Circle seat for the very cheap price of £20.00 when it is usually priced at £69.50 so happy bunny here.  |
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Post by Oleanna on Sept 16, 2016 6:41:22 GMT
Any sign of this slowing down? Would be good to have the Aldwych available for a new show. I too hope that everyone on "Beautiful" is unemployed soon, so that Oleanna can see a new show. Oh come off it, you know that that's not how this works. SaveSave |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 18, 2016 17:13:17 GMT
I am such an idiot -_-
Didn't think when booking the ticket and ended up booking to see the show when I've got an important audition in Cardiff that same day with no way of rescheduling. Ticket is set to collect at box office so there's no way I can try and pass it on to someone else.
I don't really care about the money (£15 isn't much at the end of the day), just hate having a ticket/seat going to waste.
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Post by justafan on Sept 18, 2016 17:57:25 GMT
Does anyone know if Matt Nalton has any up & coming shows as 'Gerry'? He's a great righteous brother but I'd love to catch him as Gerry
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Post by Deleted on Sept 18, 2016 18:19:13 GMT
I'm actually really excited for tomorrow night! Haven't seen it since October and really enjoyed it then, so am looking forward to returning! |
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Post by lou on Sept 18, 2016 19:28:48 GMT
I am such an idiot -_- Didn't think when booking the ticket and ended up booking to see the show when I've got an important audition in Cardiff that same day with no way of rescheduling. Ticket is set to collect at box office so there's no way I can try and pass it on to someone else. I don't really care about the money (£15 isn't much at the end of the day), just hate having a ticket/seat going to waste. When I collected at the box office I didn't get asked for ID. Can't recall the last time I did get asked for it at any box office. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 19, 2016 11:54:35 GMT
I am such an idiot -_- Didn't think when booking the ticket and ended up booking to see the show when I've got an important audition in Cardiff that same day with no way of rescheduling. Ticket is set to collect at box office so there's no way I can try and pass it on to someone else. I don't really care about the money (£15 isn't much at the end of the day), just hate having a ticket/seat going to waste. When I collected at the box office I didn't get asked for ID. Can't recall the last time I did get asked for it at any box office. Don't they ask for the debit card used to book the ticket? When I collected my ticket at Guys and Dolls, I wasn't asked for ID either but was asked for the card used to book the ticket. I read online somewhere that you can write a letter or note agreeing for another person to collect the ticket on your behalf, but not sure if that applies to all theatres or just ones under certain ownership (Delfont Mackintosh, Really Useful etc). |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 19, 2016 18:06:23 GMT
God I love going to a show like Beautiful... generally the audience members are alot older, I feel like thebyouth for once! ... I may be having my midlife crisis a tad early. I'm 22. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 19, 2016 19:58:01 GMT
Great show so far, Cassidy is amazing as is the whole cast! I really do enjoy this show! Also, there was a disturbance in the Stalls near the beginning of the show. Don't know what it was but there seemed to be a loud yelp in the front corner, alot of peering over the Dress to see what happened, myself included. Clearly the cast hears, as Cassidy glanced over to see if all was well when she got the chance. The show didn't stop but alot of murmuring and confusion to what happened. |
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