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Post by danb on Mar 13, 2021 10:27:04 GMT
I'm delighted to say I'll be in Judi's box on 17 October. Can't wait. That’s Dame Judi to you!!! |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 15, 2021 12:07:20 GMT
Don't know if this has been mentioned anywhere but casting for the new dates has been announced on Delfont Mackintosh's website;
"The Staged Concert cast is drawn from the West End and National Tour Companies and will be headed by Jon Robyns as Jean Valjean, Bradley Jaden as Javert, Lucie Jones as Fantine, Shan Ako as Eponine, Harry Apps as Marius, Gerard Carey as Thénardier and Josefina Gabrielle as Madame Thénardier. Further casting will be announced shortly.
During the run other celebrated Jean Valjeans will be playing guest performances alongside Jon Robyns. (Details to be announced)."
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Post by LaLuPone on May 4, 2021 10:12:37 GMT
Full cast is up on the website now. I know we knew most of the principals but I think Jamie Muscato as Enjolras is new info. www.lesmis.com/concert/cast-creativesAlso Dean Chisnall is listed as Valjean as well as Jon Robyns, so I don’t know if when they said “various celebrated Valjeans” would do some shows they meant just him! |
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Post by carriesparkle on May 4, 2021 10:18:54 GMT
Grainne Renihan  My first Fantine, I think, back in the day when Annalene Beechey was Cosette. |
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Post by Dawnstar on May 4, 2021 13:38:28 GMT
It's nice to see a reasonable number of actors who aren't straight out of drama school. However I looked at Earl Carpenter & Nic Greenshields in the ensemble while Bradley Jaden is Javert & though hmmmm.....
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Post by David J on May 4, 2021 14:53:57 GMT
Jon Robyns against Earl Carpenter in the Confrontation? That would be perfect.
If I knew when Earl was on in Bradley's place I'd book in an instant.
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Post by 141920grm on May 4, 2021 17:03:30 GMT
Jumping on the bandwagon to say if anyone finds out any upcoming Earl Javert dates I'd love to know too...
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Post by fiyero on May 4, 2021 17:34:53 GMT
Jumping on the bandwagon to say if anyone finds out any upcoming Earl Javert dates I'd love to know too... I hope they have a schedule. Not sure I’d be able to book another trip but he was great when I saw him covering in the original run of these concerts |
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Post by 141920grm on May 4, 2021 20:08:01 GMT
Jumping on the bandwagon to say if anyone finds out any upcoming Earl Javert dates I'd love to know too... I hope they have a schedule. Not sure I’d be able to book another trip but he was great when I saw him covering in the original run of these concerts I wish they had a schedule. I don’t think they will alternate Javerts like they do Valjeans... any chance of Earl coming on and knowing the date in advance is if Bradley has a prior commitment and makes it known... Don’t think the booking site will list out when specifically the principals are off (it never used to, until Ball & Boe), but hope I’m proven wrong. I saw Earl in the Gielgud run too, with JOJ. Was a dream. Just really hope he gets to perform with Jon and Dean, with an audience to witness it! |
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Post by richey on May 4, 2021 20:17:32 GMT
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Post by robertb213 on May 4, 2021 20:28:32 GMT
Earl is on both Instagram and Twitter, you could message him and ask about performances, he might reply and tell you!
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Post by critchyboy on May 9, 2021 17:41:07 GMT
Noticed today that they’ve dropped the ‘other famous Valjeans’ will be joining in bit from the description of the concert...!
Am looking forward to this though - not long to wait!!
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Post by fiyero on May 9, 2021 17:48:31 GMT
Noticed today that they’ve dropped the ‘other famous Valjeans’ will be joining in bit from the description of the concert...! Am looking forward to this though - not long to wait!! That was always going to be tricky when they don’t really want last minute availability! I do hope to see some covers over my 4 visits though |
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Post by inthenose on May 9, 2021 18:15:43 GMT
I'm still a little confused, so apologies for this, but the full show opens in September right? Then this concert show will close?
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Post by danb on May 9, 2021 20:50:34 GMT
Just found out that Lucie is off the day we’re going as its the day of her Cadogan Hall thing. Balls.
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Post by Figaro on May 9, 2021 21:11:50 GMT
I'm still a little confused, so apologies for this, but the full show opens in September right? Then this concert show will close? Correct! |
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Post by Phantom of London on May 9, 2021 21:49:50 GMT
I just saw the casting and assumed it was going to be Boe and Ball again.
The cast would be fine in the staged show, but no way are they good enough for an “all star concert”.
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Post by sph on May 9, 2021 22:40:55 GMT
I just saw the casting and assumed it was going to be Boe and Ball again. The cast would be fine in the staged show, but no way are they good enough for an “all star concert”. They're just calling it "The Staged Concert" this time around I think. |
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Post by inthenose on May 10, 2021 0:58:14 GMT
I just saw the casting and assumed it was going to be Boe and Ball again. The cast would be fine in the staged show, but no way are they good enough for an “all star concert”. They're just calling it "The Staged Concert" this time around I think. Reminds me of this; "They called me Kid Gorgeous. Later on, it was Kid Presentable. Then Kid Gruesome. And finally, Kid Moe.". The next iteration will be called "The Concert", before finally, "A Thing". |
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Post by Deleted on May 10, 2021 11:08:03 GMT
I just saw the casting and assumed it was going to be Boe and Ball again. The cast would be fine in the staged show, but no way are they good enough for an “all star concert”. To be fair, they dropped the "All Star Concert" tagline very early on after the initial announcements in 2019, and quite a bit before the first run at the Gielgud even opened. I think it's only this thread that still carries that title. The production, and cinema/DVD release, are advertised as "The Staged Concert". |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on May 10, 2021 12:37:19 GMT
I’ve updated the thread title.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on May 10, 2021 15:55:36 GMT
If you’re missing the All Star version, try this 😆
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Post by alece10 on May 10, 2021 16:44:58 GMT
Absolutely brilliant. Loved her Patti and Elaine Stritch.
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Post by crabtree on May 10, 2021 16:59:12 GMT
i saw Ms Pedi in many of the Forbidden broadway/Hollywood shows - it was as if Liza was there. Brilliant performer.
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Post by 141920grm on May 11, 2021 16:11:26 GMT
Just found out that Lucie is off the day we’re going as its the day of her Cadogan Hall thing. Balls. @everyone, Do we know who the understudies are this time round? |
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My first Fantine, I think, back in the day when Annalene Beechey was Cosette.
