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Post by latefortheoverture on May 30, 2019 10:27:26 GMT
Would love to see Michael Xavier in this!
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Post by dazzerlump on May 30, 2019 11:03:56 GMT
Oh I agree on both suggestions. But Michael actually replied to a post I made saying he was told he was too young. But he could just be throwing us off the scent. Lol.
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Post by Someone in a tree on May 30, 2019 11:13:23 GMT
Would love to see Michael Xavier in this! How old should the character be? According to Wiki Xavier is 41years old |
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Post by apubleed on Jun 5, 2019 21:44:14 GMT
Is this likely to be extended? I want to buy a ticket to the last performance but don't want to risk buying it now if it will be extended..
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Post by Being Alive on Jun 5, 2019 23:05:33 GMT
Is this likely to be extended? I want to buy a ticket to the last performance but don't want to risk buying it now if it will be extended.. Menier productions transfer, they don’t extend |
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Post by cropley on Jun 6, 2019 6:39:59 GMT
Is this likely to be extended? I want to buy a ticket to the last performance but don't want to risk buying it now if it will be extended.. Menier productions transfer, they don’t extend And Weebles wobble but they don’t fall down  |
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Post by learfan on Jun 6, 2019 7:13:01 GMT
do we have any idea yet as to who will be playing Robert? apparently they were looking for some one in Jenna's age range. I cant bring any actor to mind in his late 40's early 50's who can sing this score?... any thoughts? Alex Hanson, Damian Humbley? Alex Hanson is nearly 60. |
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Post by Polly1 on Jun 6, 2019 9:05:31 GMT
Alex Hanson, Damian Humbley? Alex Hanson is nearly 60. And Damian Humbley, according to his Instagram, is somewhere in the South of France. (PS. I am nearly 60, can I go on the scrap heap with AH please?) |
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Post by xanady on Jun 6, 2019 22:34:54 GMT
Take a bow,Theatre Monkey, that is indeed a classic.Its they way he tells ‘em,as Frank Carson used to say.
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Post by dazzerlump on Jun 7, 2019 13:35:09 GMT
I'm surprised they still haven't released the full cast list as I would have thought they would start rehearsals in a couple of weeks!!!
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Post by Someone in a tree on Jun 7, 2019 14:32:56 GMT
First all all the show mentions Steer of the year which all makes me snigger and then this clip from FB, I am not sure if I will be able to take the show seriously
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Post by theatrelover123 on Jun 10, 2019 6:09:18 GMT
So who is playing who?
Rehearsals start today for our upcoming production of The Bridges of Madison County and we are pleased to introduce you to our brilliant cast!
Edward Baker-Duly last appeared at the Chocolate Factory in Rookery Nook. His other theatre credits include The King and I (Broadway and Palladium), South Pacific (National Theatre), Kiss Me Kate (Sheffield Crucible), Peter and the Starcatcher (Off-Broadway), The Wizard of Oz (Palladium), Gone With the Wind (New London) and West Side Story (Prince of Wales).
Shanay Holmes theatre credits include Rachel Marron in The Bodyguard (Adelphi), Jesus Christ Superstar (Open Air Theatre, Regent’s Park), Thriller (Lyric), Close to You- Bacharach Re-imagined (Criterion) and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Kilworth House).
Gillian Kirkpatrick's theatre credits include Sweeney Todd (Chichester and Adelphi), Blood Brothers (Phoenix), Billy Elliot (Victoria Palace), Spring Awakening (Hope Mill), Sunny Afternoon (Pinter), American Psycho (Almeida), Into the Woods (Royal Opera House), The Rink (Orange Tree) and for Opera North: Paradise Moscow and Sweeney Todd.
Paul Monaghan has just appeared in Man of La Mancha at the Coliseum. Other credits include: Cats (Palladium and UK tour), Les Misérables (Palace and 10th Anniversary Concert), The Phantom of the Opera (Her Majesty’s), La Cage aux Folles (UK tour) and A Man of No Importance (Arts).
Dale Rapley’s theatre credits include: Mamma Mia! (Prince Edward), Richard III and Romeo and Juliet (Shakespeare’s Rose, York), The Addams Family (UK tour), Wicked (UK tour), The Merchant of Venice (Shakespeare’s Globe), Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown (Playhouse), King John (Rose Theatre, Kingston) and A Midsummer Night’s Dream and High Society (both at the Open Air Theatre, Regent’s Park).
Jenna Russell has appeared in the Menier Chocolate Factory productions of Sunday in the Park with George (West End and Broadway; Olivier Award for Best Actress and Tony nomination) and Merrily We Roll Along (Olivier nomination); most recent theatre credits include Fun Home (Young Vic); Di and Viv and Rose (Vaudeville), Grey Gardens (Southwark Playhouse), Season’s Greetings (National), Into the Woods (Regent’s Park) and Guys and Dolls (Piccadilly; Olivier nomination). On television she has been a regular on EastEnders, Minder, Born and Bred and Picking Up the Pieces.
They are joined by Georgia Brown, Maddison Bulleyment
& David Perkins.
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Post by broadwaylover99 on Jun 10, 2019 6:42:03 GMT
I presume Edward Baker-Duly will play Robert (the Steven Pasquale role), Dale Rapley as Bud, Gillian and Paul as the neighbours and Shanay as Marian/Chiara.
That makes the most sense to me?
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Post by sophie92 on Jun 10, 2019 8:29:00 GMT
I presume Edward Baker-Duly will play Robert (the Steven Pasquale role), Dale Rapley as Bud, Gillian and Paul as the neighbours and Shanay as Marian/Chiara. That makes the most sense to me? WOS post on it confirms casting. Above is all correct with the exception that Shanay is just playing Marian, with Georgia Brown playing Chiara/Ginny/State Fair Singer |
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Post by sparky5000 on Jun 10, 2019 8:34:42 GMT
I don’t know much about Edward Baker-Duly. Is this good casting by anyone who does?
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Post by Deleted on Jun 10, 2019 9:20:45 GMT
I think of him as reliable rather than exciting. He should be fine.
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Post by juicy_but_terribly_drab on Jun 10, 2019 9:27:11 GMT
I hope they release clips of this. I absolutely adore the cast recording but I want to hear Jenna in the role before I book.
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Post by Being Alive on Jun 10, 2019 10:40:54 GMT
I think of him as reliable rather than exciting. He should be fine. Exactly what I was going to say. Reliable, but not exciting. |
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Post by latefortheoverture on Jun 10, 2019 17:40:21 GMT
Looking forward to seeing this, but this casting doesn't excite me as much as I'd hoped for!
Will hold judgement until I see it!
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Post by couldileaveyou on Jun 11, 2019 9:04:40 GMT
Did they cut the Derek Klena part?
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Post by sophie92 on Jun 11, 2019 9:52:31 GMT
Did they cut the Derek Klena part? No, being played by David Perkins |
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Post by guysgirl2 on Jun 11, 2019 13:53:52 GMT
I love the Broadway Cast Recording and was very excited when they announced this London production but must admit am very uninspired by this casting. Haven't booked yet. Will take the risk of waiting to see what other people think or hopefully seeing/hearing the leads sing online.
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Post by manu on Jul 4, 2019 16:46:50 GMT
Running time for this?
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Post by theatrelover123 on Jul 4, 2019 16:49:35 GMT
Please?  |
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Post by juicy_but_terribly_drab on Jul 4, 2019 16:55:22 GMT
I looked it up when I was booking and it was 2 hrs 35 mins on Broadway as far as I can tell.
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