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Post by mallardo on Jun 19, 2016 17:19:56 GMT
Probably the UK producers and artists want to minimise publicity outside Israel because many people outside Israel believe, for political reasons, that artists should boycott Israel. So, touring there can only bring negative publicity to the producers and to the artists involved. If that is the case it saddens me deeply and I don't want to support a tour that comes here and doesn't want it to be known. Don't need favors. I'm aware Israel's image in the world isn't the best (sometimes wrongfully others not), but I truly hope this isn't the reason. Don't take it to heart, ShoesForRent. HG has no facts to support him, only prejudice. |
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Post by ShoesForRent on Jun 21, 2016 11:10:24 GMT
BTW, ShoesForRent, is Dudu Fisher still doing much musical theatre? You know, I've never actually seen him on stage, and he's been off the radar here so I googled, and he's expecting a daughter currently, and says he's about to expand internationally, he has 40 gigs lined up worldwide as a part of a partnership with IFCJ (http://www.ifcj.org/) I assume they're concerts. He also said he has had numerous offers from Broadway producers recently, but won't do a Broadway show until they let him have Saturdays off (as in he won't perform on the sabbath). After his tour he wants to integrate into children's theatre here (which I don't understand because it's usually very low quality.. The pay must be nice) But no- he hasn't being doing musical theatre at least since I started attending about 8-9 years ago- shame, he's a great talent. |
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Post by ShoesForRent on Jun 21, 2016 12:02:29 GMT
I'll definetly look into finding his DvDs/ wether he's performing near me anytime soon  BTW, and still O/T, who was the former child star who was in "Avenue Q" in Israel? She sang for Bill Clinton, then lost her reputation for refusing to do military service. Totally forgotten her name? I actually have no clue, and a google search wasn't fruitfull either (it played in Israel in 2006 apparently, and I was 11 at the time ha) but it does make sense for an actor/actress to lose reputation over not serving (though many choose to focus on their carrers rather than enroll- but most of the public doesn't agree/ support that) |
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Post by ShoesForRent on Jun 21, 2016 12:12:00 GMT
Found it. "Liel." Agree, if those are the rules, they need to be followed. Hope you enjoy the DVD. And back to "G&D" with apologies for the diversion. Either this Liel has been SO shunned by the public that there is no mention of her (at least not in quick search), or she's Liel Kolet- who sang with Bill Clinton, but she wasn't in Avenue Q and she did serve. Ha, either way this was interesting- thanks for the conversation! Yes back to G&D |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 21, 2016 14:40:50 GMT
So Siubhan Harrison is leaving the show?
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Post by Hamilton Addict on Jun 21, 2016 19:36:03 GMT
Tweeted her and got an answer! |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 21, 2016 20:15:57 GMT
Tweeted her and got an answer!
Ooooo how interesting, I wonder who will be taking her over? More star casting perhaps? |
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Post by shady23 on Jun 21, 2016 20:19:44 GMT
Interesting... I thought she was good but her equivalent, in the G&D Tour, was great. Such a beautiful voice.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 24, 2016 22:11:25 GMT
I think that the tour Sarah will be pulled in to do the London version, shocked that Siubhan is leaving!
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Post by ShoesForRent on Jun 24, 2016 22:26:14 GMT
I think that the tour Sarah will be pulled in to do the London version, shocked that Siubhan is leaving! That's Anna O'byrne who's leaving the tour early to do My Fair Lady (directed by Julie Andrews) in Australia |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Jun 24, 2016 22:40:15 GMT
Rebel W on Graham Norton show tonight.
Awkward and unfunny in the presence of Saunders and Lumley who also looked uncomfortable with her (limited) input.
Ok so here's the thing. From what I've seen of Rebel Wilson her 'schtick' is the arch, sarcy, edgy, rude. Put her on stage with actors who actually understand comedy and she looks like someone dragged in off the street.
She sang a bit too, and it was bloody dreadful.
Sorry!
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Post by mrbarnaby on Jun 24, 2016 22:43:35 GMT
Bit unfair !!
Her singing was fine. I still can't see her in the role at all though. Physically she is all wrong. I just feel sorry for her having to perform those Hot Box numbers in skimpy costumes.
It's a rather sad case of shameless celebrity casting.
If Chicago were still on, they'd be trying to get her to play Roxie I'm sure.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Jun 24, 2016 23:03:37 GMT
Bit unfair !! Her singing was fine. Bit rich! No it wasn't, it was sh*te. |
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Post by d'James on Jun 24, 2016 23:06:30 GMT
Her singing wasn't that bad. It wasn't amazing but it wasn't terrible.
As I've previously said, I don't really rate her as an actress but I'm tempted to see the show because of her, even after hating it earlier in the year.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Jun 24, 2016 23:13:42 GMT
Wow. The allowances made. Anyone else would be torn to pieces based on that (admittedly) short but dire sample.
Sorry but I think she is hugely overrated. Her attitude doesn't help.
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Post by d'James on Jun 24, 2016 23:18:44 GMT
Wow. The allowances made. Anyone else would be torn to pieces based on that (admittedly) short but dire sample. Sorry but I think she is hugely overrated. Her attitude doesn't help. Oh I agree about the overratedness. |
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Post by Dawnstar on Jun 24, 2016 23:18:57 GMT
Bit unfair !! Her singing was fine. I still can't see her in the role at all though. Physically she is all wrong. I just feel sorry for her having to perform those Hot Box numbers in skimpy costumes. Ever since her casting was announced, accompanied by photos of her (I'd never heard of her previously) I've been wondering what they'll do about costumes. Are they really going to have someone her size wearing the same costumes that the other, much slimmer Miss Adelaides have worn? If so then I feel sorry for her. It's going to be jolly unflattering alongside the ensemble in the same costumes. By the way, has anyone heard who's doing Sarah on tour with Anna O'Byrne leaving early? I booked for Woking months ago just to see her & now she won't be there I'm not sure if I can be bothered to go all that way unless the replacement has as good a voice. |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Jun 25, 2016 0:07:19 GMT
Well, just to add that my criticism of Rebel is nothing to do with her dress size.
In fact I suspect that's pretty fundamental to her success?
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Post by d'James on Jun 25, 2016 0:11:24 GMT
Well, just to add that my criticism of Rebel is nothing to do with her dress size. In fact I suspect that's pretty fundamental to her success? No one thought it was. :-) It's 'funny' though, when I watched her tonight i really thought she looked like someone wearing a 'fat suit.' I really like her as a person (as much as one can from interviews) but she has never convinced me as an actress. I'm watching her in a film right now, and she doesn't even pull off being a young Australian woman. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 25, 2016 7:59:36 GMT
I think that the tour Sarah will be pulled in to do the London version, shocked that Siubhan is leaving! That's Anna O'byrne who's leaving the tour early to do My Fair Lady (directed by Julie Andrews) in Australia Yes I knew it was Anna O'Byrne but didn't know her doing My Fair Lady. Wonder who will do London then? |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 25, 2016 8:06:30 GMT
I think she will be fine in the role. She won't be anything to write home about, as some star casting usually is, but she will be just fine in terms of playing the role.
I do agree with the costumes however. I can see them throwing her in glitzy gowns and making her a lounge type singer with with one of those old school microphones than have her in the full slinky outfits. L
Personally speaking, she is a draw for me, and she will most likely be the reason I go back to the show that was just meh when I saw it in January.
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Post by mrbarnaby on Jun 25, 2016 10:30:26 GMT
Erm maybe I'm missing something but hasn't she displayed in the Pitch Perfect films she actually has a good singing voice? I haven't seen them but many people tell me she does.. Bit unfair !! Her singing was fine. Bit rich! No it wasn't, it was sh*te. |
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Post by talkstageytome on Jun 25, 2016 11:59:39 GMT
No she doesnt really sing at all to speak of in the Pitch Perfect movies. When she does it's more comedic talk singing. you can probably find clips on YouTube.
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Post by mrbarnaby on Jun 25, 2016 22:04:04 GMT
I'm dragging my boyfriend to see it next week.. He's convinced she'll be dreadful in it but I'm remaining hopeful!
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Post by wickedgrin on Jun 25, 2016 22:09:32 GMT
A bit cruel of Graham Norton to get her to sing a cappella but it was truly awful. If she had turned up as an unknown and auditioned like that it would have definately have been "next please" after a few bars! Celebrity casting at its worst! Poor Simon Lipkin having to deal with that... still a gigs a gig.
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