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Post by stevej678 on Apr 11, 2018 6:17:31 GMT
Anyone know how long Adrienne takes to come out of stage door? I believe from turning the handle to emerging through the door then closing it politely behind her, it's typically 2.1485 seconds. This time may be reduced slightly in the coming days, however. The show is still in previews after all. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 11, 2018 7:49:07 GMT
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Post by danb on Apr 11, 2018 7:57:23 GMT
Does she do a poo after the show, because we should really keep an eye on what she buys at Pret, and whether that would have any impact on her leaving the building. Perhaps we could organise a roster of board members who could follow her when she buys dinner, and checks it's nothing that might cause a prolonged poo? Happy to make a Venn diagram if it will help to see what overlaps cause a longer gestation period. You’d hope than a bread or rice evening would mean she could get home before the need to drop the kids off. |
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Post by musicalmarge on Apr 11, 2018 8:11:27 GMT
Fabulous sign - I can’t help thinking that it’s the wrong name for the show though. What do others think? |
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Post by Tibidabo on Apr 11, 2018 8:44:36 GMT
I can’t help thinking that it’s the wrong name for the show though. What do others think? Perfect name. They could hardly call it Barbra. Or Bette. Or Liza. Or Stacey (sorry.) Could they? |
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Post by dazzlair on Apr 11, 2018 9:26:05 GMT
Watched it last night. For me, it was all about Adrienne Warren and it is her astonishing performance that I will remember for a long time. The show will completely depend on the leading actress. I don't know why the musical as a whole didn't work for me. Perhaps everything felt like we were on a ride where we glimpsed snippets but not enough to engage fully eg. interactions with her sons. Apart from Ike, Tina and maybe her sister and mother, everyone was a mere cipher. That maybe is the problem with the biographical musical where we have to have all the life events packed into a linear fashion with little time to breathe. Motown was like that for me.
The Ike and Tina scenes made for the best dramatic moments which only made Act 2 somewhat hollow with little tension. Having said that, the cast is fabulous and work their socks off. Yes, we are manipulated into a song-and-dance ovation but when you have someone as sensational as Ms Warren, you surrender happily and willingly.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 11, 2018 12:41:46 GMT
Wow I only asked omg guys no need to make sarky comments.
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Post by Seriously on Apr 11, 2018 12:45:17 GMT
Wow I only asked omg guys no need to make sarky comments. The "omg guys" should be in the Legally Blonde section. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 11, 2018 15:59:31 GMT
Wow, the new signage looks stunning! Naaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaants ingonyama bagithi baba Sithi uhhmm ingonyama Nants ingonyama bagithi baba Sithi uhhmm ingonyama Ingonyama Siyo Nqoba ngonyama Ingonyama nengw' unnameable Ingonyama nengw' enamabala Ingonyama nengw' enamabala From the day we arrive on the planet And, blinking, step into the sun . . . . |
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Post by Snciole on Apr 11, 2018 16:53:13 GMT
I can’t help thinking that it’s the wrong name for the show though. What do others think? Perfect name. They could hardly call it Barbra. Or Bette. Or Liza. Or Stacey (sorry.) Could they? Crucially they can't call it I Don't Wanna Fight because Lulu is only around the corner and will beat them down worse than Ike and they can't call it What's Love Got to Do with It. I thought it was great, it isn't daring but it is a solid story with some classic songs (though the inclusion of Don't Turn Around was baffling until I read it was a B-Side) and perfect for bringing in the crowds (it was full in the stalls) Warren is definitely due an Olivier, she is barely off the stage and gives it her all (how does that tiny woman have such energy) but I think everyone will be talking about Holdbrook-Smith as Ike Turner, a really complex performance that doesn't simply paint Ike as a villain but as a man who is willing to forsake everything for success (his bowing down to Spector when he isn't invited to sing on River Deep Mountain High for example) and I liked the second half as I prefer her output from that era and I thought the context of Private Dancer during her Vegas period was done really well. |
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Post by Seriously on Apr 11, 2018 18:00:12 GMT
Wow, the new signage looks stunning! Naaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaants ingonyama bagithi baba Sithi uhhmm ingonyama Nants ingonyama bagithi baba Sithi uhhmm ingonyama Ingonyama Siyo Nqoba ngonyama Ingonyama nengw' unnameable Ingonyama nengw' enamabala Ingonyama nengw' enamabala From the day we arrive on the planet And, blinking, step into the sun . . . . Bit racist. |
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Post by ptwest on Apr 11, 2018 18:07:26 GMT
I would agree that the show is not flawless but Adrienne Warren makes it all worthwhile. I actually preferred the 2nd act but that was because I already knew fewer of the twists and turns than in the first. Most of the songs work well in the context, thought the opening Nutbush sounded fantastic as a gospel song. However “We don’t need another hero” was just bizarre given where it fits in the story. Overall though, I loved it.
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Post by bellboard27 on Apr 11, 2018 18:21:27 GMT
Naaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaants ingonyama bagithi baba Sithi uhhmm ingonyama Nants ingonyama bagithi baba Sithi uhhmm ingonyama Ingonyama Siyo Nqoba ngonyama Ingonyama nengw' unnameable Ingonyama nengw' enamabala Ingonyama nengw' enamabala From the day we arrive on the planet And, blinking, step into the sun . . . . Bit racist. Are you Princeton or Kate Monster? We have a right to know. |
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Post by Seriously on Apr 11, 2018 18:49:22 GMT
You think you have rights?
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Post by foxa on Apr 11, 2018 19:27:13 GMT
I did a rare thing - booked way in advance (10th July) and paid full price (after taking TM's good advice on best value seats) for a musical because I really want to see this.
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Post by Snciole on Apr 12, 2018 8:58:11 GMT
I would agree that the show is not flawless but Adrienne Warren makes it all worthwhile. I actually preferred the 2nd act but that was because I already knew fewer of the twists and turns than in the first. Most of the songs work well in the context, thought the opening Nutbush sounded fantastic as a gospel song. However “We don’t need another hero” was just bizarre given where it fits in the story. Overall though, I loved it. I love that song but the context should have been "SCREAM! I am a movie star with Mel Gibson when he was still hot and not racist" rather than; {Spoiler - click to view}
Her mother's funeral, which I am sure goes against her mother's wishes but as Tina has worked her ass off to pay for it she gets to decide. |
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Post by argon on Apr 12, 2018 12:12:43 GMT
Does anyone know if ADRIENNE WARREN performer in the Thurs Matinee?
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Post by Deleted on Apr 12, 2018 18:31:33 GMT
It’s just a shame
That they chose
FOH staff
With no manners
And one brain between the lot of them
Beyond morons
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Post by Deleted on Apr 12, 2018 18:37:54 GMT
It’s just a shame That they chose FOH staff With no manners And one brain between the lot of them Beyond morons The irony! People with no manners? Hahaha, seriously? What did you do to upset them? |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 12, 2018 18:52:18 GMT
It’s just a shame That they chose FOH staff With no manners And one brain between the lot of them Beyond morons I've only had experiences with this theatre three times, and one of them was the day after a terrorist attack so they were understandably a bit extra in their approaches to stuff. But otherwise, they have been lovely. Which helped with the case of Stephen Ward. They were better than the actual show. 😂😂 |
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Post by showtoones on Apr 12, 2018 18:57:06 GMT
It’s just a shame That they chose FOH staff With no manners And one brain between the lot of them Beyond morons You get back what you give huh love? Going through life with such a negative view is sad and unfortunate. I guess Some of us never got enough love in our childhood And that’s showbiz kids... |
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Post by theatremadness on Apr 12, 2018 19:12:11 GMT
Please, if you want it to stop, restrain and don't engage, as hard as it may be.  |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 12, 2018 19:51:14 GMT
I don’t see
How
Best actress in a musical
Can go to anyone else
It’s in the bag
Positive alert
All rush to see this show
It’s
Simply the best
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Post by Deleted on Apr 12, 2018 20:57:46 GMT
I don’t see How Best actress in a musical Can go to anyone else It’s in the bag Positive alert All rush to see this show It’s Simply the best Well I didn’t see that coming. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 12, 2018 20:59:52 GMT
I don’t see How Best actress in a musical Can go to anyone else It’s in the bag Positive alert All rush to see this show It’s Simply the best I agree she feels like the one to beat. It's still early in the year, yet unless I'm being stupid, other than Rosalie Craig, what other leading actresses are coming in this year in shows that are currently announced that are likely to win? |
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