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Post by theatrelover123 on Aug 5, 2021 9:19:52 GMT
Finally rebooked our tickets to see Linzi after our original tickets were cancelled for 1st July. I am so excited I could burst (the cancellation was a blessing in disguise in a way). The vhs with Linzi and Donny Osmond was on everyday when I was younger! That was Maria Friedman  Linzi and Maria were in Joseph together?  |
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Post by dontdreamit on Aug 5, 2021 10:35:12 GMT
Linzi is doing both shows agin today
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Post by ronnette on Aug 5, 2021 11:10:05 GMT
Sounds like Alexandra is poorly.
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Post by dontdreamit on Aug 5, 2021 11:14:05 GMT
Sounds like Alexandra is poorly. Seems like it: |
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Post by Roxie on Aug 5, 2021 14:34:31 GMT
I feel a bit sorry for the understudies - it's such a short run are they ever gonna get to go on? Fabulous for Linzi though and the lucky audiences seeing her!!Hope Alexandra feels better soon
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Post by Dr Tom on Aug 5, 2021 14:52:15 GMT
I feel a bit sorry for the understudies - it's such a short run are they ever gonna get to go on? Fabulous for Linzi though and the lucky audiences seeing her!!Hope Alexandra feels better soon Sadly, they're like 2nd covers in many shows, who prepare but never get the chance to go on. They do have more chance in this show than many, but it would most likely be if Linzi was indisposed for one of her scheduled dates (as it's unlikely Alexandra would be on standby like Linzi seems to be). |
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Post by Mark on Aug 5, 2021 16:53:42 GMT
This is also why you have a special alternate such as Linzi Hateley to step in to these performances as it keeps the audience happy. Many will go in not knowing who she is for these additional dates and will
quite likely come away thinking whoa, who was THAT!
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Post by dontdreamit on Aug 5, 2021 17:03:32 GMT
This is also why you have a special alternate such as Linzi Hateley to step in to these performances as it keeps the audience happy. Many will go in not knowing who she is for these additional dates and will quite likely come away thinking whoa, who was THAT! I’ve had a few friends in this week when have been made up to find out that it was Linzi performing, especially as they bought tickets 2 years ago and don’t live close enough to get last minute tickets like I did. |
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Post by inthenose on Aug 5, 2021 17:56:28 GMT
I feel a bit sorry for the understudies - it's such a short run are they ever gonna get to go on? Fabulous for Linzi though and the lucky audiences seeing her!!Hope Alexandra feels better soon There is what's known as a cover run, where the understudies are on. The show is played to casting directors, agents and sometimes a small invited audience. The "show" is not advertised and the public don't attend. It's not the same as "going on" in front of a paid audience, but it's performed at show level. |
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Post by Roxie on Aug 5, 2021 18:14:49 GMT
Oooh I knew they did a cover run last week but I thought that was like a dress rehearsal! Interesting, thanks!
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Post by max on Aug 5, 2021 21:56:21 GMT
Often at Understudy Runs there can be a really good sized audience, as the cast can invite friends, fellow performers, and sometimes drama schools - so the understudies should get a warm experience of doing the show.
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Post by max on Aug 5, 2021 21:57:03 GMT
At risk of starting a frenzied campaign - I looked up Linzi Hately's age, and all I'll say is: "Nothing's wrong with being Fifty"...  |
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Post by Roxie on Aug 6, 2021 0:00:20 GMT
At risk of starting a frenzied campaign - I looked up Linzi Hately's age, and all I'll say is: "Nothing's wrong with being Fifty"... she doesn’t age! And I once asked her jokingly what moisturiser she used and she said she doesn’t use it!! 😮 I think she’s got a portrait in the attic…. |
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Post by richey on Aug 6, 2021 5:59:52 GMT
At risk of starting a frenzied campaign - I looked up Linzi Hately's age, and all I'll say is: "Nothing's wrong with being Fifty"... Next role, Norma? 😉 |
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Post by christya on Aug 6, 2021 11:00:00 GMT
I'd actually love to see someone closer to Norma's actual age take the role sometime, though I suppose fifty now doesn't look like fifty did back when that show is set! Maybe in ten years or so for Linzi!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 6, 2021 11:35:26 GMT
Ahhh the premium role of leading lady theatre. I would adore Linzi to have a crack at Norma. It's not something I would classically have seen her in but she is SUCH a good singer and actress there's no reason why she shouldn't be sensational. Although her gorgeous voice is so unique it's not how I envisage Norma sounding but I don't doubt she can make the role her own.
Before that though, having seen Cinderella recently, I am utterly convinced that the next Norma should be Victoria Hamilton-Barritt. She's an icon and would absolutely SLAY. And I do hope someone is planning this. She's be at the EP end of camper Normas, but nothing wrong with that.
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Post by danb on Aug 6, 2021 13:07:56 GMT
All lovely ideas but are we not ready to rest ‘Sunset’ for a bit? It has been done to death now?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 6, 2021 13:27:22 GMT
All lovely ideas but are we not ready to rest ‘Sunset’ for a bit? It has been done to death now? I'd be ready for the triumphant return of the Adelphi version* But no, otherwise you are indeed correct. (*never gonna happen) |
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Post by Peter on Aug 6, 2021 16:28:11 GMT
At risk of starting a frenzied campaign - I looked up Linzi Hately's age, and all I'll say is: "Nothing's wrong with being Fifty"... she doesn’t age! And I once asked her jokingly what moisturiser she used and she said she doesn’t use it!! 😮 I think she’s got a portrait in the attic…. According to the 'Out for Blood' podcast, I think she literally does have part of the Carrie theatre hoarding (with her on it) in her loft... Maybe that's the secret |
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Post by Roxie on Aug 7, 2021 9:52:28 GMT
she doesn’t age! And I once asked her jokingly what moisturiser she used and she said she doesn’t use it!! 😮 I think she’s got a portrait in the attic…. According to the 'Out for Blood' podcast, I think she literally does have part of the Carrie theatre hoarding (with her on it) in her loft... Maybe that's the secret Ha ha could be! She’s incredible anyway. I saw a film called Old last night about rapid ageing cos of some geomagnetic effect so maybe wherever she lives there’s like the opposite effect going on!! |
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Post by distantcousin on Aug 7, 2021 22:42:53 GMT
I'd actually love to see someone closer to Norma's actual age take the role sometime, though I suppose fifty now doesn't look like fifty did back when that show is set! Maybe in ten years or so for Linzi! Slightly unflattering makeup would be fine!
The likes of Patti, Elaine, and Glenn were in their 40's when the first played the role.
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Post by mrnutz on Aug 8, 2021 10:01:50 GMT
Performances cancelled until 17th August due to COVID. Was supposed to be there tonight. :-(
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Post by fiyero on Aug 8, 2021 10:14:26 GMT
Performances cancelled until 17th August due to COVID. Was supposed to be there tonight. :-( Has this been announced? |
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Post by mrnutz on Aug 8, 2021 10:19:14 GMT
Performances cancelled until 17th August due to COVID. Was supposed to be there tonight. :-( Has this been announced? Email from TodayTix: We’ve been informed that Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat at Palladium Theatre have had to cancel performances up until 17th August.
A message from the show:
“The producers of Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and the London Palladium are very sorry to confirm that performances have had to be suspended until Tuesday 17 August.
There has been a single positive case of Covid identified within the company, and whilst the rest of the cast and backstage team have also since been tested and reported negative tests, the Government’s track and trace regulations now force all close contacts into isolation, resulting in the cancellation of performances.” |
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Post by fiyero on Aug 8, 2021 10:26:28 GMT
Email from TodayTix: We’ve been informed that Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat at Palladium Theatre have had to cancel performances up until 17th August.
A message from the show:
“The producers of Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and the London Palladium are very sorry to confirm that performances have had to be suspended until Tuesday 17 August.
There has been a single positive case of Covid identified within the company, and whilst the rest of the cast and backstage team have also since been tested and reported negative tests, the Government’s track and trace regulations now force all close contacts into isolation, resulting in the cancellation of performances.”Thank you. I’ll await a similar email |
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