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Post by steve10086 on May 15, 2019 20:52:23 GMT
One can only hope. The 1991 orchestrations were dire.
I think the 1991 orchestrations are great. They give so much colour, variety and fun to the piece. Some of it might sound dated now, but I hope they don't change much of it. Agreed, the original Palladium orchestrations are brilliant. |
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Post by johartuk on May 15, 2019 21:35:02 GMT
I know I'm set in my ways regarding the 1991 production but that 2014 prologue was awful. it's bad enough putting Any Dream Will Do at the start of the show, let alone bringing Joseph into the prologue too! It makes no sense. It feels like an American Idol sing off. I'm surprised 'The Lord' allowed them to mess with the tune so much. I remember him complaining (something along the lines of "That's not what I wrote!") when one of the Any Dream Will Do auditionees added a bit extra to one of the songs! |
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Post by pianowithsam on May 16, 2019 19:13:58 GMT
Oh dear. Oh dear. Oh dear. If it's like this, I know already that I'll hate the production. "Pop-ing" a show is a big no no. This weird blend just reminds me of "Six". Get Dave Malloy in to orchestrate something interesting. Worried now. |
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Post by singularsensation10 on May 17, 2019 7:35:13 GMT
My thoughts exactly ^^^. Also a clear lack of children’s choir- whilst kids choir isn’t a dealbreaker for me, I just can’t picture this show without one..
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Post by danb on May 17, 2019 7:53:48 GMT
I notice the logo has the same gold as the new Palladium version - was this tour by the same team? That video sounded absolutely awful  Can’t see Sheridan dicking around with it like this. Hideous. |
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Post by Deal J on May 17, 2019 10:53:32 GMT
"Pop-ing" a show is a big no no. This weird blend just reminds me of "Six". If you read pianowithsam 's comment and proceeded to think of the word "Squish": Gain +5 Stagey Points. |
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Post by Deleted on May 17, 2019 12:48:22 GMT
Les Miserable (singular). Guy and Doll. A Chorus Line...of one. Les Miserable sounds like a 80’s northern comedian. |
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Post by mrbarnaby on May 17, 2019 12:53:08 GMT
Anybody know whos directing this designing this lighting this? Brand new production? Nothing on the LWwebsite. The revival production is directed by Laurence Connor (School of Rock, Miss Saigon), with choreography from JoAnn M Hunter, design from Morgan Large, lighting from Ben Cracknell and sound from Gareth Owen. Casting is by Stuart Burt with children's casting by Joanne Hawes. From the WhatsOnStage casting announcement. That’s really a top tier creative team isn’t it 🤣🤣🤣 |
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Post by TallPaul on May 17, 2019 13:08:35 GMT
Les Miserable sounds like a 80’s northern comedian. Sandwiched between the bingo and pie 'n' peas. It's enough to make anyone miserable! |
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Post by LaLuPone on May 18, 2019 9:27:51 GMT
Does anyone know if LW Theatres would let you exchange seats to somewhere else in the auditorium but for the same performance if you call up? I’ve noticed there’s some seats in the circle now down to the same price that we’ve paid for back stalls and they look a better deal.
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Post by Deleted on May 18, 2019 15:20:34 GMT
I also love the 90s orchestrations but I am sure there are gonna be new ones for this.
In a podcast I heard Nigel Wright saying that they were incredibly dated now (I mean they are very 90s though I say that remains fabulous) and they would need to be worked on again when Joseph came back to the West End.
What I would LOVE (and we inevitably won't get) is a new cast recording.
Still fuming they never recorded the Palladium Cats - the 'newest' full English Cats recording is the Aussie one from 1985 - ridiculous.
Re the cast - there must be more to come as there aren't enough for 11 brothers.
Anyway, good to see Richard Carson who I loved as Chris in Miss Saigon and Micheal Pickering who was an incredible Rusty in Starlight Bochum. They're also both hot. So that's nice.
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Post by showtoones on May 19, 2019 0:35:57 GMT
From the lw theatre website...hope this helps... Exchanges: Tickets for long-running productions in an LW Theatres venue may be exchanged up to 48 hours prior to a performance subject to availability and an administration fee of £3 per ticket. Tickets for one-off concerts or events are non-exchangeable. In the first instance please call the relevant Customer Services number below to arrange your exchange. Telephone lines are open Monday-Friday 9am-5:30pm and on Saturday's from 10am-4pm. If you are unable to call during these times please email the relevant customer services department with your preferred date and time as well as a contact telephone number. Refunds: Tickets for all events are non-refundable once purchased. It is possible to add refund protection at the point of purchase from our partner Booking Protect. By adding refund protection, you or anybody in your party will be able to claim a refund for the face value of the ticket should you be unable to attend the booked event due to reasons outside of your control. This includes things such as accident, injury or illness. A full list of terms and conditions can be found here: lwtheatres.co.uk/refund-protection/Palladium number for exchanges: THE LONDON PALLADIUM 020 7087 7958 |
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Post by alece10 on May 19, 2019 9:21:11 GMT
I should really start reading a few posts back rather than just the last one as when I read the above I thought Sheridan had pulled out and this was how we apply for refunds. Mild panic for a couple of minutes.
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Post by Deleted on May 19, 2019 16:44:55 GMT
Quick link for Joseph completists - the 1993 LA cast recording with Michael Damian is one I hadn't noticed till recently. The whole thing's on Spotify.
If anyone has internet links or knows where to find a 1986 UK tour recording, it would be much appreciated.
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Post by westended on May 22, 2019 12:28:33 GMT
A link via Jac Yarrow’s Insta shows a view of a room where the cast are being shown the set and costume designs!
(I would link it but don’t know how to!)
Looks like a very colourful production! The Pros does look like the Snow White one so whoever said that it right!
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Post by Sean on May 22, 2019 13:19:40 GMT
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Post by Seriously on May 22, 2019 15:49:05 GMT
I'm not sure if I like the idea of half the brothers being kids. |
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Post by theatrenewbie on May 22, 2019 16:57:54 GMT
Sheridan is playing the only two un announced characters...
Go figure
No joke
Your welcome
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Post by LaLuPone on May 22, 2019 16:59:10 GMT
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Post by Deleted on May 22, 2019 17:21:22 GMT
Sheridan is playing the only two un announced characters... Go figure No joke Your welcome How can the narrator play Jacob and Potipher?? |
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Post by theatrenewbie on May 22, 2019 17:28:36 GMT
Sheridan is playing the only two un announced characters... Go figure No joke Your welcome How can the narrator play Jacob and Potipher?? We’ll just have to see...I don’t know I didn’t cast it... But that’s the gospel truth... Mark my words |
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Post by jgblunners on May 22, 2019 17:29:28 GMT
Please no. Please please please no.
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Post by theatrenewbie on May 22, 2019 17:33:06 GMT
Please no. Please please please no. Mark my words!! Why don’t you think they haven’t even announced some characters! It’s not just company or producers being slow! And Sheridan isn’t your typical narrator... that should’ve sent alarm bells. Think comedy element |
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Post by latefortheoverture on May 22, 2019 17:38:45 GMT
No trace of anything on Jac's story- must've been asked to remove.
I'm yet to book this; while it was the first musical I got on CD after the tv show finished- I don't really love it. I'll see how to word of mouth is and if TodayTix end up offering a rush or anything!
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Post by jgblunners on May 22, 2019 17:42:23 GMT
And Sheridan isn’t your typical narrator... that should’ve sent alarm bells. Think comedy element I remember her saying that O'Connor wanted to change some things to suit her comedic style, but I thought they just meant how the narrator is portrayed, not this. This is all wrong and screams (once again *cough* Kenwright *cough*) that the director/producers simply don't appreciate that Joseph is an intelligently written, layered piece and not just a cheap comedy kids show. Given the respect it deserves, it can be funny, touching, and heartbreaking. It looks like O'Connor is going to suck the heart and soul out of it. Ok, so I'm being dramatic and we barely know anything about this production yet but STILL it frustrates me that this is seen as some light-hearted show when it's really one of Lloyd Webber's masterpieces. |
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