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Post by edi on Feb 28, 2020 8:26:31 GMT
I ticked it off my list yesterday.
For me it was OK but nothing special at all. I felt absolutelty zero emotional connection with the story.
I liked the plot actually i can see that there were lots of interesting issues there. I eould probably enjoy it more if it were a fully flashed out play
Other positive was the sound system and diction. Despite the American accents i understood nearly every spoken and sung word.
However i was mildly bored with it. The songs are good but all sound the same. Some of the adult dialog sounds fake. Singing voice of Evan wasnt strong and he must've been off key a few times (i am not musically trained at all but i winced a few times). Second half was less convincing especially with the sacharine end
Definitely won't be back
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Post by edi on Feb 28, 2020 11:38:26 GMT
I've just finished reading the novel - I'd definitely recommend giving it a read as you get a lot more of what's going on in his head, and also more backstory for Connor. Was the musical based on a novel? I may give it a go. |
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Post by robertb213 on Feb 28, 2020 11:39:55 GMT
I've just finished reading the novel - I'd definitely recommend giving it a read as you get a lot more of what's going on in his head, and also more backstory for Connor. Was the musical based on a novel? I may give it a go. I believe the novel came afterwards, but it definitely helps to get inside the characters' heads. |
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Post by Stasia on Feb 28, 2020 13:48:57 GMT
Was the musical based on a novel? I may give it a go. I believe the novel came afterwards, but it definitely helps to get inside the characters' heads. You're right, it's a novel based on a musical  |
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Post by 49thand8th on Feb 28, 2020 15:33:31 GMT
Was the musical based on a novel? I may give it a go. I believe the novel came afterwards, but it definitely helps to get inside the characters' heads. It did. It came way after. (Released May 30, 2017. The show opened in Washington DC in the summer of 2015.) |
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Post by danb on Feb 29, 2020 22:44:03 GMT
Revisited this tonight from the worst seat ever (£5) so I mainly listened to it, and found it to be a totally different show. Firstly Sam Tutty had a voice this time, and what a voice it is. He had toned down lots of the manic stuff too, keeping it for the first few scenes (that deal with the manic stuff!) Sweet and soulful at times, raw and devastating at others; his ‘Words Fail’ was outstanding. If he and McGinnis aren’t Olivier nominated it’ll be a travesty. I found it really quite moving. A respectful full house too...a rare commodity these days.
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Post by andyspeare94 on Feb 29, 2020 23:33:07 GMT
This show won six Tony's!! What awards do you think it might be nominated for at the Oliviers?
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Post by Being Alive on Feb 29, 2020 23:51:13 GMT
This show won six Tony's!! What awards do you think it might be nominated for at the Oliviers? New musical, actor (tutty), supporting actress (mckinness), set, lighting, score are probably locks for me? Lauren Ward deserves to be nominated more than all of them for me though |
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Post by andyspeare94 on Mar 3, 2020 23:39:53 GMT
Olivier Award Nominations:
Best New Musical
Best Orchestrations
Best Actor in a Musical (Sam Tutty)
Best Supporting Actor in a Musical (Rupert Young AND Jack Loxton)
Best Supporting actress in a Musical (Lucy Anderson AND Lauren Ward).
7 in total.
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Post by talkstageytome on Mar 4, 2020 0:39:42 GMT
Finally booked tickets to see this today in the todaytix sale - love the album so can't wait to finally see the show... in May!
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Post by vabbian on Mar 6, 2020 15:07:11 GMT
Got a standing ticket for this last night, a steal!
I do love standing, as the view is perfect, no chance of a tall person in the way.
You Will Be Found - a stand out moment in the show. I blinked a lot so I didn't cry, probably looked like I had a weird twitch.
Went into the show blind (except for knowing Waving Through a Window). Very interesting story wise, don't think there is anything quite like it. Evan Hansen becomes quite an unlikeable character though, I spent most of the time thinking - not another lie!, Evan you silly cow.
A lonely white twink with social anxiety - we love relatable content! 4 stars
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Post by 49thand8th on Mar 6, 2020 15:57:57 GMT
A lonely white twink with social anxiety - we love relatable content! 4 stars LOL |
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Post by ellie256 on Mar 17, 2020 15:12:54 GMT
I’m a bit confused I thought all theatres were closing indefinitely? I’m supposed to be seeing the show on the 28th, I’m taking it that definitely won’t be happening?
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Post by couldileaveyou on Mar 17, 2020 15:21:19 GMT
I’m a bit confused I thought all theatres were closing indefinitely? I’m supposed to be seeing the show on the 28th, I’m taking it that definitely won’t be happening? Very unlikely to go on, but you'll know for sure only on the 20th |
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Post by andrew on Mar 17, 2020 17:28:30 GMT
They are taking it one step at at time, I suppose it's easier to deal with refunds, payments, et if they go week by week. Please don't bombard theatres with unnecessary e-mails or phone calls, everyone is as confused as you and answers will come when the time is right.
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Post by musicalmarge on Mar 17, 2020 20:27:22 GMT
Theatres will be closed for 2 months and shows won’t reopen. That’s my bet
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Post by theatreian on Mar 31, 2020 11:09:33 GMT
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Post by HereForTheatre on Apr 10, 2020 12:30:20 GMT
Out of interest has anyone seen David Breeds in the role? He did quite a few shows towards the (temporary) end of the run.
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Post by couldileaveyou on Jul 17, 2020 13:49:51 GMT
"Owing to the continued uncertainty around timings for a safe return for theatre productions, we have had to make the very difficult decision to delay the recommencement of performances of DEAR EVAN HANSEN"
Like Phantom, Hamilton, Les Miz and Mary Poppins - and unlike Mamma Mia or Book of Mormon - there are no longer future performances on sale for DEH.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 17, 2020 14:14:50 GMT
"Owing to the continued uncertainty around timings for a safe return for theatre productions, we have had to make the very difficult decision to delay the recommencement of performances of DEAR EVAN HANSEN" Like Phantom, Hamilton, Les Miz and Mary Poppins - and unlike Mamma Mia or Book of Mormon - there are no longer future performances on sale for DEH. Wouldn’t read too much in to this, relative to other stuff I mean. I hadn’t actually realised this wasn’t already the case (same as Mis and Phantom). |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 20, 2020 16:00:08 GMT
Very disappointing to see that the cast found out about the show being closed indefinitely through Twitter.
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Post by theatre241 on Jul 20, 2020 16:27:35 GMT
Very disappointing to see that the cast found out about the show being closed indefinitely through Twitter. no until 2021 |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 20, 2020 17:43:09 GMT
Very disappointing to see that the cast found out about the show being closed indefinitely through Twitter. This was reported here on the 17th, which would mean we all found out before the cast, if they did find out via Twitter today. Doesn’t quite ring true! |
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Post by 49thand8th on Jul 20, 2020 17:55:52 GMT
Yikes
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Post by Deleted on Jul 20, 2020 21:01:58 GMT
If they didn't email the cast then poor form, but did they really expect it would open earlier?
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