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Post by Deleted on Jan 5, 2019 18:02:35 GMT
This is not a drill. Opening summer 2019! Starring Bette of course.. Announcement imminent. Any chance David Hyde Pierce is coming too? |
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Post by Jon on Jan 5, 2019 18:03:30 GMT
One of the ushers today said that there is going to be a bit of a refurbishment of the Dominion after Bat closes, so that would fit in with this timeline brilliantly! They only had a refurbishment five years after WWRY so it’s interesting they’re doing another |
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Post by Someone in a tree on Jan 5, 2019 18:05:21 GMT
One of the ushers today said that there is going to be a bit of a refurbishment of the Dominion after Bat closes, so that would fit in with this timeline brilliantly! They only had a refurbishment five years after WWRY so it’s interesting they’re doing another It’s too include a hot tub for Bette! |
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Post by tonylony on Jan 5, 2019 18:10:22 GMT
Oh great news! Hopefully they'll do a 'King and I' and film it towards the end of the run!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 5, 2019 18:22:16 GMT
Am I the only one who's not especially excited about this? You can add me to that list. From what I can tell this seems to be a massive event for big Bette Midler fans - the musical itself almost inconsequential. I know who Milder is but not a huge fan. And as for Hello Dolly - based on the new CD it's a pleasant old school musical but not a patch on the likes of My Fair Lady etc etc. I wouldn't say a classic. Having said that I would be curious to check this out due to the hype. But at a discounted £75 to £40 top price non premium job. Feel sure however that this won't discount and the producers will have $$$ in their eyes and it will end up like Hamilton - pass! (Oh and sorry to continue the moaning but I am so over the West End being a sea of Broadway imports. Where on earth are our new shows coming from? Why can't we have a massive revival featuring a UK megastar? Like EP. (Or Jane McDonald lol)). |
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Post by dippy on Jan 5, 2019 18:29:18 GMT
I have seen Hello Dolly once before on stage many years ago and am interested in seeing it again. However if it's as stupidly expensive as you all seem to think it might be then unless someone I really enjoy watching on stage is in it I won't watch it unless it's affordable. Bette Midler is just a name to me, don't know anything about her really so that doesn't entice me at all.
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Post by Dr Tom on Jan 5, 2019 18:44:02 GMT
Am I the only one who's not especially excited about this? You can add me to that list. From what I can tell this seems to be a massive event for big Bette Midler fans - the musical itself almost inconsequential. I know who Milder is but not a huge fan. And as for Hello Dolly - based on the new CD it's a pleasant old school musical but not a patch on the likes of My Fair Lady etc etc. I wouldn't say a classic. Having said that I would be curious to check this out due to the hype. But at a discounted £75 to £40 top price non premium job. Feel sure however that this won't discount and the producers will have $$$ in their eyes and it will end up like Hamilton - pass! (Oh and sorry to continue the moaning but I am so over the West End being a sea of Broadway imports. Where on earth are our new shows coming from? Why can't we have a massive revival featuring a UK megastar? Like EP. (Or Jane McDonald lol)). I saw both Bette’s runs on Broadway (both excellent). First run, you’d be looking at £200 to £1000. She came back too soon and I did manage to get discounted side stalls in her second run for around £100 (and some restricted view seats at the back of the balcony were as cheap as £50). I don’t think the UK will quite support those prices, but the Dominion has a lot of seats so they can reduce the prices a bit. But Bette has a lot of fans and the limited run will sell. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 5, 2019 19:21:13 GMT
Bette Midler is a living legend. A gay icon. A star.
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Post by partytentdown on Jan 5, 2019 19:32:52 GMT
One of the ushers today said that there is going to be a bit of a refurbishment of the Dominion after Bat closes, so that would fit in with this timeline brilliantly! As I understand it they want to renovate some of the stage features that have prevented some big productions coming in in the past. They have attempted to get some big productions/producers to pay for these changes as part of their rental deals in the near past (one very rich American production company came close with a big transfer but then went elsewhere) but the owners are now accepting the venue itself will need to pay to bring it in-line with the needs of big modern shows. |
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Post by HereForTheatre on Jan 5, 2019 19:45:24 GMT
One of the ushers today said that there is going to be a bit of a refurbishment of the Dominion after Bat closes, so that would fit in with this timeline brilliantly! As I understand it they want to renovate some of the stage features that have prevented some big productions coming in in the past. They have attempted to get some big productions/producers to pay for these changes as part of their rental deals in the near past (one very rich American production company came close with a big transfer but then went elsewhere) but the owners are now accepting the venue itself will need to pay to bring it in-line with the needs of big modern shows. Whilst we are in a gossipy thread.......has that big transfer happened yet or still to come? |
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Post by partytentdown on Jan 5, 2019 19:46:57 GMT
Come and almost gone!
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Post by Dawnstar on Jan 5, 2019 20:17:54 GMT
I'm afraid I'm another in the not excited enough to pay a fortune camp. I've seen 2 productions of Hello Dolly previously (Regent's Park & the Curve) & I like the piece but I have zero interest in Bette Midler. If there's a good supporting cast of West End actors then I might consider seeing it but only if there are affordable (under £50) tickets that aren't in the very back row. I can't think of any show I'd spend £200, let alone £1000, for a single performance.
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Post by Mark on Jan 5, 2019 20:28:00 GMT
Isn’t everyone over-reacting a bit?
The Dominion has 600 more seats than the Shubert.
The “average” price in New York was around $200 for most of Bette’s run. That said, London is notoriously cheaper than New York anyway. Yes, you’ll pay for a good seat but really at the Dominion it’s a pretty decent view from anywhere.
I paid $229 right in the heights of its popularity, just before Bette won the Tony. Worth every penny. And as folk have said, if you want it cheaper, go to a non-Bette performance.
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Post by oxfordsimon on Jan 5, 2019 20:33:21 GMT
They should really be trying to get a big UK name in as well.
Michael Crawford as Horace would work. Great tie in with the history of the piece and he would bring in a lot of his own fans.
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Post by westended on Jan 5, 2019 20:42:47 GMT
One of the ushers today said that there is going to be a bit of a refurbishment of the Dominion after Bat closes, so that would fit in with this timeline brilliantly! As I understand it they want to renovate some of the stage features that have prevented some big productions coming in in the past. They have attempted to get some big productions/producers to pay for these changes as part of their rental deals in the near past (one very rich American production company came close with a big transfer but then went elsewhere) but the owners are now accepting the venue itself will need to pay to bring it in-line with the needs of big modern shows. What are the stage features preventing the big productions and hindering the stage? |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 5, 2019 20:43:03 GMT
He would be good but I'm not sure he is up to long runs in shows anymore
Michael Ball is only a few years younger than David Hyde Pearce and would be a draw
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Post by partytentdown on Jan 5, 2019 20:44:20 GMT
As I understand it they want to renovate some of the stage features that have prevented some big productions coming in in the past. They have attempted to get some big productions/producers to pay for these changes as part of their rental deals in the near past (one very rich American production company came close with a big transfer but then went elsewhere) but the owners are now accepting the venue itself will need to pay to bring it in-line with the needs of big modern shows. What are the stage features preventing the big productions and hindering the stage? To be honest I have no idea! |
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Post by dippy on Jan 5, 2019 20:55:25 GMT
If there's a good supporting cast of West End actors then I might consider seeing it but only if there are affordable (under £50) tickets that aren't in the very back row. Completely agree, if some of my favourites from 42nd Street end up in it that could tempt me, would have to see who is in it before I would consider going unless there are cheap deals. |
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Post by Being Alive on Jan 5, 2019 21:01:51 GMT
When she came back this summer, one of the conditions was that DHP would come back with her, so it wouldn’t surprise me if that’s a condition again? Or at least some familiar faces from the broadway run
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Post by zak97 on Jan 5, 2019 21:02:47 GMT
Claire Moore as alternate please.
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Post by mrbarnaby on Jan 5, 2019 21:15:53 GMT
One of the ushers today said that there is going to be a bit of a refurbishment of the Dominion after Bat closes, so that would fit in with this timeline brilliantly! And I think they are doing something with the stage as loads of people keep getting injured on it. Will try and find out more later! You do realise that the stage for BAT isn’t the theatre stage right?every show that goes in there puts their own floor in. |
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Post by westended on Jan 5, 2019 22:41:38 GMT
And I think they are doing something with the stage as loads of people keep getting injured on it. Will try and find out more later! You do realise that the stage for BAT isn’t the theatre stage right?every show that goes in there puts their own floor in. It is raised up by a few feet (bit like areas stage), whereas normally just a metal grid put flat on the floor with the show deck top. |
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Post by zak97 on Jan 5, 2019 23:07:03 GMT
After tonight, just hire the 42nd Street case. Find a role for one of Ashley Day/Robert Fairchild/Stuart Neal producers please.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 5, 2019 23:16:22 GMT
This is honestly the most exciting news, and a long time coming. I hope this is announced soon then I really can start overreacting.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 5, 2019 23:39:55 GMT
I second the idea of hiring the entire cast of 42nd Street!
I dread to think how expensive this is going to be given the hints on here - very much hoping for day seats rather than a lottery!
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