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Post by Deleted on Oct 7, 2016 8:36:24 GMT
How naked does Ramin get? Not nearly enough. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 7, 2016 12:29:15 GMT
That said, the theatre is a dive. It needs gutting from the inside out and they need to start it from scratch. I think it's going to be torn down like next year or so |
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Post by broadwaylover99 on Oct 8, 2016 10:21:05 GMT
Did anyone see Natalie McQueen's performance yesterday?
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Post by Deleted on Oct 8, 2016 12:06:02 GMT
Are the understudies, Natalie McQueen and Matthew Harvey, on stage for regular performances as well? I keep seeing photos of the 6 of them taking bows. And just today I saw this tweet saying there was someone else, Natalie Law, on as well. Do they also serve as ensemble then? I used to think this was just a 4 people show.
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Post by Dawnstar on Oct 8, 2016 16:57:51 GMT
Now that the amount of nudity & sex has been discussed, could anyone tell me how much violence there is? I'm very squeamish so I'm a bit dubious about seeing something with the word "Murder" in the title. I'd like to go & see Norman Bowman in this but not if I'm going to be trying not to have a panic attack mid-show.
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Post by theatre-turtle on Oct 8, 2016 17:11:49 GMT
Already discounting on TKTS - as expected
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Post by Deleted on Oct 8, 2016 17:18:22 GMT
Now that the amount of nudity & sex has been discussed, could anyone tell me how much violence there is? I'm very squeamish so I'm a bit dubious about seeing something with the word "Murder" in the title. I'd like to go & see Norman Bowman in this but not if I'm going to be trying not to have a panic attack mid-show. Well, someone is definitely going to get murdered. |
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Post by bengal73 on Oct 8, 2016 17:59:28 GMT
Already discounting on TKTS - as expected Its been discounting at some performances but not others since the start |
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Post by broadwaylover99 on Oct 8, 2016 20:52:49 GMT
Are the understudies, Natalie McQueen and Matthew Harvey, on stage for regular performances as well? I keep seeing photos of the 6 of them taking bows. And just today I saw this tweet saying there was someone else, Natalie Law, on as well. Do they also serve as ensemble then? I used to think this was just a 4 people show. Nat and Matt just walk on to move just around and, I presume, add backing vocals to full cast numbers like You Belong To Me (Reprise) |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 8, 2016 20:59:18 GMT
Are the understudies, Natalie McQueen and Matthew Harvey, on stage for regular performances as well? I keep seeing photos of the 6 of them taking bows. And just today I saw this tweet saying there was someone else, Natalie Law, on as well. Do they also serve as ensemble then? I used to think this was just a 4 people show. They bring props and stuff on throughout the show, and add vocals once or twice during the show and in the final number.  |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 8, 2016 21:32:56 GMT
Are the understudies, Natalie McQueen and Matthew Harvey, on stage for regular performances as well? I keep seeing photos of the 6 of them taking bows. And just today I saw this tweet saying there was someone else, Natalie Law, on as well. Do they also serve as ensemble then? I used to think this was just a 4 people show. Nat and Matt just walk on to move just around and, I presume, add backing vocals to full cast numbers like You Belong To Me (Reprise) Ah yeah, I noticed at the rehearsal that they sang along in some of the group numbers |
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Post by mallardo on Oct 9, 2016 7:28:03 GMT
I saw it yesterday and liked it a lot. Director Sam Yates has provided a smart and efficient production entirely appropriate to the material. I thought the two revolves worked especially well and I loved the brief appearances of the band. The clever staging meant that the many short scenes transitioned perfectly.
I had no problem whatsoever with Kerry Ellis's Sara - I thought she was right for the role which, let's remember, has her as the mother of a young daughter and the wife of a uni lecturer for most of its length. Her scenes with Ramin felt authentic and genuinely passionate. And of course her voice is bliss. Ramin's Tom and Victoria's Narrator were both excellent, flawless.
My one cast reservation was with Norman Bowman's Michael. First, his voice is not up to the others - he seemed a bit underpowered and I had trouble hearing all his words. There's also his physical type. He is such a close match to Ramin, from height to style to facial hair, that I wondered if the director were making a point here. Are Tom and Michael to be seen as two versions of the same guy: one hot and free and irresponsible and the other solid and stable, a "good man", as Sara calls him? If so I'm not sure anything is gained from that. In the New York production Michael was played by John Ellison Conlee, grey haired and clearly older than the others, so that the contrast between Sara's two men was stark and her need for Tom could be seen as a desperate lunge to regain her lost youth.
My other issue with the show is Juliana Nash's score. The show is entirely sung through which puts a lot of pressure on the music to change with the story, reflecting what's going on. The four characters should be individually portrayed in the music which, honestly, they are not except in a generalized way. There is a heavy sameness to all of it; the Narrator's songs sound like Sara's songs sound like Tom's songs, etc. Perhaps I'm missing something, perhaps there are subtle motifs woven through the show that I'm not hearing. But I have the CD, I've played it a few times and, for me, it's all too much generic hard rock.
But, that said, I did enjoy it - as did the audience; a strong standing O at the conclusion of the inventive bow number that ends the proceedings. For all my quibbles I'd see it again.
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Post by Dawnstar on Oct 9, 2016 12:19:39 GMT
Now that the amount of nudity & sex has been discussed, could anyone tell me how much violence there is? I'm very squeamish so I'm a bit dubious about seeing something with the word "Murder" in the title. I'd like to go & see Norman Bowman in this but not if I'm going to be trying not to have a panic attack mid-show. Next to none. As the title implies murder is involved, but it's not explicit or gory in the slightest. Thanks. That sounds like it'll be okay then. Now to work out when to go. I'm leaning towards a 5pm Friday show as I'm not a Kerry Ellis fan. |
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Post by BGLowe on Oct 9, 2016 18:37:35 GMT
Love theatre have some discounted seats for this at the minute. Booked some for half term! |
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Post by gazzaw13 on Oct 10, 2016 13:50:21 GMT
I saw this Friday at 5pm and I went with low expectations having read the reviews. The one expectation I had not anticipated was that I would be so bored. No plot, no characterisation, samey music, poorly simulated sex scenes and the most unbelievable fight between Ramin and Norman. If it hadn't been for Victoria I would have left early, as did about 10 people around me in a sparsely populated stalls. Suggest that this starts papering and discounting heavily or it'll be closing soon.
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Post by rhi on Oct 10, 2016 20:30:17 GMT
So I saw the Saturday evening show. Firstly, I have to say I don't really understand why people are being so negative about this. It's n attempt at something different and I like that. Yes, the songs aren't very memorable but I quite like a rockier sound, so despite that I enjoyed the show and never got bored. I agree with everything KevinUK and Mallardo have said above I have to stick up for Kerry Ellis here. After reading comments on this thread I was wondering what to expect but I thought she was a good fit for the role and acted it very well. Very different to anything I've seen her in before, including Rent. I just wish the cast had some big moments to show off their voices. The only person who really had the chance was Norman towards the end. I have to say that whilst I loved Victoria and understand why people are praising her acting, I don't understand the fuss about her voice. Her edgy/rock sound worked perfectly but I can't help feeling someone else with a stronger high part of their voice (afraid I don't know the technical term!) could have floored you with their singing in this role. Oh and the sexual content was fine, it looked very choreographed (not to criticise their acting). There also tended to be someone else singing on stage to distract, haha. Really enjoyed Kerry and Ramin - they were brilliant. I would actually see this again, especially with the offers about, unfortunately I live in Manchester so that's not going to happen. I do recommend seeing this whilst it's around. If you don't think it's your thing look for the offers, it's a great cast and only 90 minutes of your life! Also, thanks for the welcome TheatreMonkey - your site has always been right about seats for me |
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Post by boybooshka on Oct 12, 2016 7:52:43 GMT
I have two spare tickets for tonight's performance of this, free to a good home, can meet outside theatre. Message me if interested.
Admin, apologies for doing this here not on the notice board, only found out this morning my friend couldn't use them, please delete if I'm breaking rules.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 12, 2016 8:04:06 GMT
Are there any offers that are valid on a Friday does anyone know? (I have looked and not found but asking on the off chance I've missed something)
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Post by viserys on Oct 12, 2016 8:21:53 GMT
lovetheatre.com offers a few pounds off on all performances including Fridays, but I'm not sure it qualifies as a proper discount really! Not enough for me to bite anyway. Maybe TKTS will be discounting on Friday (right now they're offering Friday at full price). Keeping an eye out myself as I could possibly squish the Friday matinee in on my next London trip in November, but would take a bit more than the £8-10 off Lovetheatre offers |
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Post by anita on Oct 12, 2016 9:24:49 GMT
I have two spare tickets for tonight's performance of this, free to a good home, can meet outside theatre. Message me if interested. Admin, apologies for doing this here not on the notice board, only found out this morning my friend couldn't use them, please delete if I'm breaking rules. If I wasn't babysitting I'd have been glad to have one . |
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Post by boybooshka on Oct 12, 2016 10:15:39 GMT
Can't help with a babysitter sorry  |
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Post by d'James on Oct 12, 2016 11:49:46 GMT
I have two spare tickets for tonight's performance of this, free to a good home, can meet outside theatre. Message me if interested. Admin, apologies for doing this here not on the notice board, only found out this morning my friend couldn't use them, please delete if I'm breaking rules. Drat. Am already going to the Theatre tonight. Would've snapped them up otherwise. |
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Post by boybooshka on Oct 12, 2016 13:15:19 GMT
Still got one spare left for tonight if anyone wants it.
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Post by anita on Oct 12, 2016 15:19:11 GMT
Much rather be there than looking after the grandkids.
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Post by theatremadness on Oct 12, 2016 16:09:01 GMT
Much rather be there than looking after the grandkids. I'm sure your grandkids would be overjoyed to know that!!  |
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