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Post by HereForTheatre on Dec 21, 2018 7:24:40 GMT
Well I’m on the train up to Leicester and am very excited to be seeing this. Can’t wait to hear Emma Williams singing ‘Love, You Didn’t Do Right By Me’ what did you think? |
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Post by jgblunners on Dec 21, 2018 12:35:24 GMT
I loved it! It's far from perfect, but I think this production makes the most of the material. All aspects of the design are brilliant and I liked the staging. I've not seen Stephen Mears' choreography before but it was very well done, especially 'Blue Skies' which I loved, and bravo to him for keeping the choreo from the film for 'Love, You Didn't...'. The only disappointing number for me was the Act Two opener - great music, but after 42nd Street the tap seemed so tame (I fear I've been spoiled forever by that show). The leads are completely charming and brilliant in their roles - I hope Danny Mac continues in musical theatre because he's got a lovely smooth voice, can dance very well (although next to Dan Burton you can see that he's not quite as sharp), and he oozes charisma. Dan Burton has already proved his colours in other productions but he's brilliant here and his dancing is so stylish. Monique Young is a brilliant Judy, but Emma Williams sort of steals her thunder. Every note that comes out of her mouth is gorgeous, and 'Love, You Didn't...' was everything I thought it'd be and more - definitely my highlight of the show as she sounded sublime. I think the thing holding this show back is the material (mostly the book, but partially the music too) - it rushes through some of the most emotional moments and tries too hard to add over-the-top humour. We don't need the hapless company manager or the weird barnkeeper. The snow moment is breathtaking in the film but here is rushed though without much of a reaction from the cast since they're mid-song. Speeding up 'What Can You Do With A General?' was in my opinion a bad move - takes the heart out of the song. I'm also sad that the 'Mandy' number from the film isn't included, and it's definitely less amusing to have Bob and Phil sing 'Sisters' themselves rather than miming to the girls' voices. I also wanted more build-up between Bob and Betty before they admit their feelings, but I know it's typical of pieces set in this period for people to fall in love instantly so I won't criticise that too much. Having said all that, 'I Count My Blessings' was beautiful, I've already said that I loved 'Love, You Didn't..' and 'Blue Skies', and the trio between the sisters and Martha was brilliant. The show has plenty of heart, and a nice sprinkling of Christmas spirit too. I'm very glad I saw this production and I thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon. |
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Post by HereForTheatre on Mar 19, 2019 12:41:15 GMT
The Curve production from last year going in this Christmas.
(Can i just say that trailer doesn't do the production and set justice. They never do, do they!)
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Post by Mark on Mar 19, 2019 12:47:10 GMT
Glad to see they finally have a production confirmed for the Dominion, albeit not until December. I wonder if anything will take it in the summer for a filler.
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Post by mjr on Mar 19, 2019 12:50:35 GMT
Glad to see we will have someone tap dancing on a white piano again!
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Post by Dr Tom on Mar 19, 2019 13:36:55 GMT
I enjoyed it at the Curve (much better than the 2014 version of White Christmas at the Dominion).
Will certainly see it again if the tickets are affordable. I'm sure tickets will be priced a lot higher than they were in Leicester.
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Post by bengal73 on Mar 19, 2019 14:17:39 GMT
That 2014 production at the Dominion was woeful
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Post by dippy on Mar 19, 2019 15:32:03 GMT
Really loved the Curve production, so much so that I had to make the most of my day trip to Leicester that I watched the evening show too after having gone to just see the matinee. Fingers crossed for affordable tickets!
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Post by Deleted on Mar 19, 2019 18:12:51 GMT
Yes,the recent Curve production had one of the best matched four leads I have ever seen with Monique Young,Danny Mac,Emma Williams and Dan Burton.Had a silly grin on my face for the whole show.This kind of old-school fare is right up my street! The Stage called the show,‘perfectfully executed’ and they were right.Dan Burton is a brilliant physical comedian in the same vein as Donald O’Connor or the great Danny Kaye.Was seated on front row and got absolutely covered in snow at the end.It was soap suds and turned my programme into a soggy mess.Think there will be good deals on this as I can’t see it selling out the cavernous Dominion.
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Post by Someone in a tree on Mar 20, 2019 11:34:03 GMT
Glad to see we will have someone tap dancing on a white piano again! It's happens in my flat all the time |
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Post by musicalmarge on Mar 20, 2019 20:35:20 GMT
I wonder what will be on before then? 9 months of reburb?
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Post by Someone in a tree on Mar 20, 2019 20:46:52 GMT
Light in the Piazza and Man of Mancha running in rep?
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Post by clair on Mar 21, 2019 11:04:48 GMT
Having just seen ticket prices I've crossed this off the list! Stalls at £209, £109 and £89 - there are cheaper at the back of the circle but for me that's just too distant in that theatre. Sad as I love the show but can't justify spending that on it.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 21, 2019 11:08:19 GMT
How many people who hate Christmas and don’t believe it should exist were cast in this?
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Post by FrontroverPaul on Mar 21, 2019 14:01:47 GMT
Ticket prices for new shows seem to be on a sharp upward spiral. £85 - £175 for the vast majority of stalls and circle seats at a Christmas show in mid November will be a hard sell. Not even any reduced price previews which would make sense opening 6 weeks before Christmas.
Think we paid under £40 for front row seats at the Curve last year.
it IS a brilliant show though, just a shame the economics of London theatre lead to such high prices.
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Post by dippy on Mar 21, 2019 14:10:04 GMT
Definitely not seeing it again unless there are good offers, time will tell.
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Post by mallardo on Mar 21, 2019 16:03:44 GMT
So Danny Mac and Dan Burton are coming back to the production but Emma Williams and Monique Young are not. Any speculation on this?
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Post by Phantom of London on Mar 25, 2019 19:18:48 GMT
First I knew of this was in an advert tonight’s Evening Standard, missed the press release and totally didn’t see this thread, we’ll start of silly season, stRts with silly prices, thought the Leicester production was alright, although it had the quickest snow fall I have ever seen, so if you are hoping for a snowball fight.
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Post by Mark on Sept 18, 2019 11:54:57 GMT
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Post by ABr on Sept 18, 2019 12:20:45 GMT
Great casting indeed! I saw this at Curve, but I might have to try and get a cheap ticket to see it again, just for the cast!  |
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Post by HereForTheatre on Sept 18, 2019 12:38:09 GMT
Brilliant casting!
Saw it at Curve and thought it was a brilliant production.
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Post by longinthetooth on Sept 18, 2019 12:44:26 GMT
Over the moon about this casting! I had already booked (having missed out on the Curve last year), so this is the icing on the cake for me. May have to try and fit in another visit or two now.
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Post by jgblunners on Sept 18, 2019 12:49:02 GMT
Well now I will definitely have to see this again! Can't wait to see Halse and Burton dance together
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Post by justafan on Sept 18, 2019 13:35:29 GMT
Loved this at the Curve ... and what a fabulous cast ... roll on Christmas 🎄
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Post by anita on Sept 18, 2019 13:38:58 GMT
I loved this when I saw it at the Dominion last time.
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