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Post by Deleted on Jan 11, 2019 12:57:15 GMT
I accept but don't agree with your feedback. Can someone remind me what I said so I can post a sanitized version of it? I think it was just "why is anyone believing Carl when Barnaby or Baz is the one to follow" is the sanitised version. 😂 |
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Post by apubleed on Jan 11, 2019 13:04:21 GMT
By the way...some people were talking about a Bernadette UK tour. I can’t find anything online about that. Is it official?
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Post by Phantom of London on Jan 11, 2019 13:28:16 GMT
Carl Woodard tweeted last yearthat Bette Miller is reprising her role in Hello Dolly in the West End -he has tweeted in the last couple of days to say that Bernette Peters is now going to be doing the role, so you do the math.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 11, 2019 14:08:19 GMT
Algebra? Calculus? Trig? Math was never my strong suit lol
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Post by sf on Jan 11, 2019 15:49:32 GMT
Carl Woodard tweeted last yearthat Bette Miller is reprising her role in Hello Dolly in the West End -he has tweeted in the last couple of days to say that Bernette Peters is now going to be doing the role, so you do the math.
According to MY maths, that adds up to "I'll believe it when I hear an official announcement".
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Post by alece10 on Jan 11, 2019 15:59:59 GMT
Right my ticket money is going into an ISA until it's confirmed.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 11, 2019 16:09:50 GMT
If this rumour ends up being not true, this thread's gonna be fun.
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Post by crabtree on Jan 11, 2019 16:11:46 GMT
Oh the Danny La Rue clip is a bit grim, and bland - absolutely nothing imaginative and exciting going on there. Strange concept. Terrible staging.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 11, 2019 16:16:35 GMT
If this rumour ends up being not true, this thread's gonna be fun. It can join the graveyard of dead Dolly threads which is probably up to at least four by now. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 11, 2019 16:23:33 GMT
Yeah, it's worth saving enough money as though it's definitely going to be Bette, even if Carl Woodward is somehow miraculously correct in this rare instance and it ends up being Bernadette. If you're ready to drop £250 on a ticket that ends up retailing for £90, then that's a helluva lot of interval drinks you can buy yourself with the difference (from a nearby newsagent, obviously, it's only about half a dozen interval drinks if you're buying from a theatre bar).
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Post by learfan on Jan 11, 2019 17:44:14 GMT
.and for the subsequent tour the role will be shared by Paul O'Grady, Craig Revel Horwood, and Michael Ball. Yes of course - Danny La Rue famously did a London run as Dolly at the Prince of Wales Theatre in the early 80's. Famously??? |
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Post by danb on Jan 11, 2019 18:24:43 GMT
Yes of course - Danny La Rue famously did a London run as Dolly at the Prince of Wales Theatre in the early 80's. Famously??? Yes, I’m aware of it and would’ve been about ten. Remember that clip certainly. |
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Post by learfan on Jan 11, 2019 18:26:59 GMT
Yes, I’m aware of it and would’ve been about ten. Remember that clip certainly. Oh i remember the sign outside the theatre but i question "famously". |
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Post by wickedgrin on Jan 11, 2019 18:28:59 GMT
Yes of course - Danny La Rue famously did a London run as Dolly at the Prince of Wales Theatre in the early 80's. Famously??? Well yes. I am afraid I am old enough to remember the production. He was a MASSIVE star at the time. His show Danny La Rue at the Palace (Palace Theatre) ran for 2 years, and the first man to play the role of Dolly in a major production - it was huge news! I don't think it's been played by a man since - although I may be wrong. Gender fluidity in roles may be commonplace now but back in 1982 it was unheard of! |
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Post by sf on Jan 11, 2019 18:34:22 GMT
Well yes. I am afraid I am old enough to remember the production. He was a MASSIVE star at the time. His show Danny La Rue at the Palace (Palace Theatre) ran for 2 years, and the first man to play the role of Dolly in a major production - it was huge news! I don't think it's been played by a man since - although I may be wrong. Gender fluidity in roles may be commonplace now but back in 1982 it was unheard of!
Lee Roy Reams did it in Florida in 2015. That's the only other one I know of.
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Post by theatreian on Jan 11, 2019 22:13:38 GMT
Bette Midler will do Tues, Thurs and Sat evening performances. Bernadette Peters will do Wed and Fri evening performances. Elaine Paige will do Monday evening and Sat matinee. Patti Lupone will do Wed matinee. Jane McDonald will be the alternate/understudy Well I do love a Dolly Mixture and that is certainly one! |
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Post by musicalmarge on Jan 11, 2019 23:07:41 GMT
Yes, I’m aware of it and would’ve been about ten. Remember that clip certainly. Oh i remember the sign outside the theatre but i question "famously". Of course he was crazy famous. Depends if you are under or over 40! |
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Post by nashvilledon on Jan 12, 2019 3:07:42 GMT
I don’t mean to burst anyone’s bubble, but I talked to Bette’s assistant last week about Bette doing “Dolly” in the UK, and she said @not likely” Plus Bette is scheduled to make 3 movies this year. I mean it’s possible she could do all that, but I woukd Be Just a little skeptical, just in case. I do hope she is able to, do ya’ll will have a chance to enjoy her performance and the musical
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Post by learfan on Jan 12, 2019 9:27:42 GMT
Oh i remember the sign outside the theatre but i question "famously". Of course he was crazy famous. Depends if you are under or over 40! 50 more like. Im almost 54 and he's a distant memory to me. I |
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Post by apubleed on Jan 12, 2019 10:30:05 GMT
Can't you just remove the link but keep the post? We now are missing the update that they claim they spoke to Bette's assistant and it's unlikely to be happening with her (though I personally wonder if this is a sales tactic to get people to buy things from the website you removed).
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Post by Deleted on Jan 12, 2019 11:35:14 GMT
Can't you just remove the link but keep the post? We now are missing the update that they claim they spoke to Bette's assistant and it's unlikely to be happening with her (though I personally wonder if this is a sales tactic to get people to buy things from the website you removed). The guy signed up to the forum just to post that, and added a link to his bootleg website. You have to question the authenticity of his information. |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Jan 12, 2019 14:05:10 GMT
Post edited and reinstated.
Please note that members are welcome to promote their blogs via their auto signature, however posting or referring TheatreBoard users to bootleg sites isn’t allowed.
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Post by barbra99 on Jan 12, 2019 20:17:22 GMT
I’m sorry to burst everyone’s bubble but Bette Midler was in London twice last year and not once was a meeting relating to a Dolly transfer mentioned to those who were “looking after” her. She could have been playing her cards close to her chest but it is unlikely that she forgot to mention something this big, especially if she was planning on returning to London for an extended period. I would be more than happy to discuss this privately but I just felt it was information that you all might find relevant.
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Post by nashvilledon on Jan 12, 2019 20:21:45 GMT
Jesus, one tries to be nice, but there's always something.
I'm the one who talked to Bette’s assistant last week about her performing Dolly in the UK. I was told, something like ”most likely ”not” Now, big news like that, they are not going to tell me yes or no. So I'm just saying keep a healthy skepticism. She’s making 3 movies this year, so if she does do ”Dolly@ then that means she is working her ass off. I hope she does do it for you.?sShe was made for this role.
And no, my link that I gave was not Spam. I run this biggest Bette Midler fan page in the world. I've been doing it for 15 years. Bette liked it, so she gave me contact info for when I might need something. I've gotten to talk with her many times. So I'm not just some vagabond traipsing in here
Hope all works out for you all,
Don
I'll just out my fan sites name and no link: Bette Midler: Bootleg Betty
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Post by barbra99 on Jan 12, 2019 20:27:57 GMT
Hi Don.
I’m sure your post was appreciated by many including myself but people want this rumour to be true so badly, that anything that bursts that bubble won’t be welcome news in some quarters. I’m sure you’ve built up a thick skin running a fan forum, so please don’t take it to heart and keep posting. I’ve been lucky to see Bette twice in concert, she’s amazing.
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