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Post by Deleted on May 20, 2016 11:28:48 GMT
Also priority sale for the 10 anniversary is Friday 27th May at 10am for people signed up to Ozmopoliton newsletter...and there will be no day seats for that performance.
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Post by Nelly on May 20, 2016 11:28:50 GMT
Elphaba is returning to London! The Ultimate Elphaba is returning... this is just the best news! Majorly annoyed about Katie Rowley Jones though, she must have serious fear of unemployment. Yes how DARE someone accept a contract extension in one of the biggest shows in the world over having no money coming in. It's such an easy industry to get another job in too.  |
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Post by Deleted on May 20, 2016 11:30:23 GMT
Paulo and Hannah have been there for a while. Hannah Toy since 2011 at least right? Am I right in thinking she's associate choreographer as well? |
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Post by lifewithjoe on May 20, 2016 11:34:22 GMT
This was in the article and i havent seen it posted here : Please note that Rachel Tucker, Anita Dobson and Katie Rowley Jones appear until Saturday 28 January 2017 only. I was about to share this too! I've booked both. |
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Post by Deleted on May 20, 2016 11:34:46 GMT
Elphaba is returning to London! The Ultimate Elphaba is returning... this is just the best news! Majorly annoyed about Katie Rowley Jones though, she must have serious fear of unemployment. Yes how DARE someone accept a contract extension in one of the biggest shows in the world over having no money coming in. It's such an easy industry to get another job in too. I think it's more the fact her performance is coming across as tired, I know the last time I saw her which was a while ago now she came across as though she didn't want to be there. I'm all for her staying in secure safe job, it's what we all want really, but in a position where it's your job to entertain and deliver you have to still do that no matter how long you've been there. |
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Post by talkstageytome on May 20, 2016 11:37:15 GMT
Elphaba is returning to London! The Ultimate Elphaba is returning... this is just the best news! Majorly annoyed about Katie Rowley Jones though, she must have serious fear of unemployment. Yes how DARE someone accept a contract extension in one of the biggest shows in the world over having no money coming in. It's such an easy industry to get another job in too. No one can blame an actor for wanting to stay employed, of course, but when you look at the other people who have come and gone in Wicked, including other past Nessas, it's hard to ignore the fact that she has been in the show for a very long time in comparison. She must surely be getting bored with the role now, and I personally would like to see her in something new. I think she's a talented performer and would like to see her in a different role. |
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Post by infofreako on May 20, 2016 11:38:01 GMT
Yes how DARE someone accept a contract extension in one of the biggest shows in the world over having no money coming in. It's such an easy industry to get another job in too. I think it's more the fact her performance is coming across as tired, I know the last time I saw her which was a while ago now she came across as though she didn't want to be there. I'm all for her staying in secure safe job, it's what we all want really, but in a position where it's your job to entertain and deliver you have to still do that no matter how long you've been there. It's a short extension though, I'm guessing more because the producers wanted a couple of nods to the original cast than anything else |
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Post by Nelly on May 20, 2016 11:38:41 GMT
Yes how DARE someone accept a contract extension in one of the biggest shows in the world over having no money coming in. It's such an easy industry to get another job in too. I think it's more the fact her performance is coming across as tired, I know the last time I saw her which was a while ago now she came across as though she didn't want to be there. I'm all for her staying in secure safe job, it's what we all want really, but in a position where it's your job to entertain and deliver you have to still do that no matter how long you've been there. I think that's a totally fair comment to make. Daniel's was just ludicrous and quite frankly insulting. |
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Post by Deleted on May 20, 2016 11:42:45 GMT
I think it's more the fact her performance is coming across as tired, I know the last time I saw her which was a while ago now she came across as though she didn't want to be there. I'm all for her staying in secure safe job, it's what we all want really, but in a position where it's your job to entertain and deliver you have to still do that no matter how long you've been there. I think that's a totally fair comment to make. Daniel's was just ludicrous and quite frankly insulting. I feel like Alex Brightman summed it up perfectly in his recent Broadway.com interview about his time as Boq on Broadway, something along the lines of cast members had been in it so long they started walking through their roles and discussing their dinner plans whilst on stage. It made it a horrible experience for him let alone the audience. Worth a watch if you haven't sent it. I do kinda agree with that, there are better way to word things but i guess we are all here to voice our thoughts on this. |
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Post by Nelly on May 20, 2016 11:43:14 GMT
Yes how DARE someone accept a contract extension in one of the biggest shows in the world over having no money coming in. It's such an easy industry to get another job in too. She must surely be getting bored with the role now, and I personally would like to see her in something new. I think she's a talented performer and would like to see her in a different role.But if she's auditioning for stuff (assuming she is) and not getting anything then a contract extension comes up, it makes sense to take it. She shouldn't be phoning it in, that's an acceptable criticism. |
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Post by infofreako on May 20, 2016 11:46:24 GMT
But if she's auditioning for stuff (assuming she is) and not getting anything then a contract extension comes up, it makes sense to take it. She shouldn't be phoning it in, that's an acceptable criticism. Like I say I think this SHORT extension is as much about the producers wanting a couple of original cast members as KRJ wanting to stick around |
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Post by Deleted on May 20, 2016 11:50:02 GMT
The article also says: Completing the new cast are James Darch, Kerry Enright, Freya Field, Joseph Fletcher, Fraser Fraser, David Gale, Sergio Giacomelli, Alexandra Grierson, Olivia Kate Holding, Aaron Jenkins, Claudia Kariuki, Will Lucas, Chanel Mian, Billy Mitchell, Scott Monello, Ella Nonini, Rosa O’Reilly, Julienne Schembri, Joe Sleight, Jessamy Stoddart, Paulo Teixeira, Joe Toland, Hannah Toy, Russell Walker, Sasha Wareham and Helen Woolf. Im not very knowledgeble about the london cast, so forgive the possible cluelessness, but are they all new? I don't see Laura Emmitt's name or Natalie M's- are they leaving? I was hoping for Laura to be bumped up to standby, or at least stay on as understudy |
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Post by Deleted on May 20, 2016 11:50:34 GMT
But if she's auditioning for stuff (assuming she is) and not getting anything then a contract extension comes up, it makes sense to take it. She shouldn't be phoning it in, that's an acceptable criticism. Like I say I think this SHORT extension is as much about the producers wanting a couple of original cast members as KRJ wanting to stick around Maybe the short extension, the hype for the anniversary and Rachel being back may bring out something in her and she might blow us all away! In all fairness I imagine it might be a little disheartening for her, she was in touching distance of Elphaba at one point and instead stayed as Nessa. I know we don't know what exactly went on but if I were her and got a taste of lead id want it all the time. |
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Post by CBP1 on May 20, 2016 11:50:48 GMT
I have come to accept the fact now that Rachel just is Elphaba. The definitive Elphaba. I saw her on Broadway tonight and have decided it is probably my last Wicked. Nothing compares. In light of today's announcement, I retract the first sentence of my statement above! P.s. Sorry Michael! As much as you would have liked a new Elphie, I would have loved to see Rachel in something completely new. But I'll take what I can get. At least she's back on the right side of the pond. (And yes, I would have flown over to see her in something new on Broadway too. Been there, done that, got the Last Ship hoody.) |
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Post by Deleted on May 20, 2016 11:52:16 GMT
Just booked for the first night, and already got 10th Anniversary ticket sorted thanks to that little mishap on the website a few months back.
Really excited to see Rachel again.
Im really happy for Suzie Mathers...I remember watching her vlogs a couple of years ago when she actually moved to London, and thought it was just a matter of time before she became our Glinda...surprised it didnt happen sooner.
Although I agree that KRJ has been in the show too long, due to the fact she is only there un January, the producers obviously wanted a couple of the original cast members for the 10th, and who knows, she might step it up a bit for the 10th.
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Post by Michael on May 20, 2016 12:00:13 GMT
P.s. Sorry Michael! As much as you would have liked a new Elphie, I would have loved to see Rachel in something completely new. But I'll take what I can get. At least she's back on the right side of the pond. (And yes, I would have flown over to see her in something new on Broadway too. Been there, done that, got the Last Ship hoody.) At least I got a new standby. I'm just slightly annoyed that I've already booked two trips to London*) in September to see the new cast (9th-11th and 16th-18th) and that I'll have to find alternatives for at least one of those weekends. I guess even more Aladdin it is then. And I fear that I'll have to get up ridiculously early to get dayseats for the Saturday show(s). I, too, saw Rachel in The Last Ship, and she was the best thing about it. Don't have a hoody though. *) that is hotel and flights |
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Post by welsh_tenor on May 20, 2016 12:08:17 GMT
New Elphie & Glinda for me so I'm happy! Can't wait to see Anita Dobson take on Morrible too!! I'll be up early for the 27th for the ticket sale!!  |
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Post by ali973 on May 20, 2016 12:09:52 GMT
OMG enough of this recycling it's so uninspired.
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Post by welsh_tenor on May 20, 2016 12:10:37 GMT
P.s. Sorry Michael! As much as you would have liked a new Elphie, I would have loved to see Rachel in something completely new. But I'll take what I can get. At least she's back on the right side of the pond. (And yes, I would have flown over to see her in something new on Broadway too. Been there, done that, got the Last Ship hoody.) At least I got a new standby. I'm just slightly annoyed that I've already booked two trips to London*) in September to see the new cast (9th-11th and 16th-18th) and that I'll have to find alternatives for at least one of those weekends. I guess even more Aladdin it is then. And I fear that I'll have to get up ridiculously early to get dayseats for the Saturday show(s). I, too, saw Rachel in The Last Ship, and she was the best thing about it. Don't have a hoody though. *) that is hotel and flights Any views on Suzie Mathers!? |
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Post by theinvisiblegirl on May 20, 2016 12:12:24 GMT
Just booked for 28th Jan and have my anniversary ticket too. Add this to getting to see Jenny Denoia on Broadway in August and I'm finally excited about Wicked again!
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Post by wicked on May 20, 2016 12:16:41 GMT
so Alexandra Grierson is the 2nd Elphie understudy, would it be likely that Jessamy Stoddart would be the other?
And looks like both Natalie McQueen and Lauren James Ray are leaving too so we'll need another Glinda understudy and two Nessa's! Anyone got any insight?
(also Rachel. cries for eternity of happiness)
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Post by Michael on May 20, 2016 12:18:12 GMT
Any views on Suzie Mathers!? She's dropdead gorgeous, if that's what you're asking  Haven't seen her before, so her casting is OK for me, but I'd have still hoped for someone (preferably British) who's completely new to the role. I am however really relieved that it isn't Emily Tierney returning (just found her Glinda average and she's already played that part for two years). The first West End Glinda was also from Oz, right? |
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Post by Being Alive on May 20, 2016 12:25:04 GMT
Any views on Suzie Mathers!? The first West End Glinda was also from Oz, right? The less said about Helen Dallimore the better, I think we all agree! |
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Post by danielwhit on May 20, 2016 13:23:53 GMT
Alice Fearn being standby Elphaba may mean I make a trip back (I've seen her in a couple of things over the years) - last time I went was when Willemijn was fronting the company.
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Post by Thompson96 on May 20, 2016 13:46:55 GMT
Just found this on YouTube...She is going to be fab!
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