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Post by alece10 on Apr 5, 2017 16:28:34 GMT
Double page ad I tonight's Evening Standard for AAIP. Saying 28 five star reviews. Are they doing a 2 fingers up to 42nd street?
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Post by infofreako on Apr 5, 2017 16:30:47 GMT
Yes, there's obviously something wrong with him because he didn't like the show. Obviously, if he had loved the show, there would be nothing wrong with him. I asked a few pages back and met with an attack calling me cynical, but is this show crowdfunded? Why such high feelings about this musical? I will see it and may well love it, but whether I do or don't I'll respect other people's opinions on it. All of this hype feels extremely contrived though and it's rather off putting! Not contrived at all. Those of us who have been and thus far enjoyed it will all have headed there with open minds. If you bother to read the first 10 pages of this thread you will see many of those posting about how they've enjoyed it being very negative about its chances. You on the other hand have arrived on this board and thread not having seen it but being overwhelmingly negative and disrespectful of peoples genuine opinions. Those who've been have enjoyed it, they've posted on here to say so as much in surprise as anything after the reaction to it's initial announcement. They're entitled to do so. I'm not really sure why you continue to have a dig every time you pop up without even giving it a chance. Go, you may even enjoy it, perhaps though its just not for you. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 5, 2017 16:33:03 GMT
Well that must be the the most embarrassing book of a musical ever!! I'm still reeling at some of the twaddle! Yes amazing tap, amazing costumes but really I would have preferred to sit through an old fashioned variety show with comedians between the tap. Poor Miss Easton is not an actress and makes the book even worse and how Mr Lyster keeps a straight face I'll never know. This is just a recreation of the 1980 broadway show with no real reason behind it. At least it gives work to some talented dancers. "No real reason behind it" Something I often think about life |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 5, 2017 16:34:34 GMT
Double page ad I tonight's Evening Standard for AAIP. Saying 28 five star reviews. Are they doing a 2 fingers up to 42nd street? I think they are desperate to sell tickets The show won't be running by the autumn at this rate |
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Post by alece10 on Apr 5, 2017 16:39:22 GMT
I'll Let you know tomorrow if that 2 million i invested in the show was worth it. And thanks to all of you who have raved about it so far. Cheques being sent out to you all later this week.
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Post by stevej678 on Apr 5, 2017 16:54:51 GMT
And thanks to all of you who have raved about it so far. Cheques being sent out to you all later this week. We're in the money!... 😃 |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 5, 2017 17:03:49 GMT
And thanks to all of you who have raved about it so far. Cheques being sent out to you all later this week. We're in the money!... 😃 Not yet we're not!!! |
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Post by Tibidabo on Apr 5, 2017 17:16:33 GMT
^Surely people shouldn't be filming? And we shouldn't be posting people's filming?
Do correct me if I'm wrong.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 5, 2017 17:20:35 GMT
^Surely people shouldn't be filming? And we shouldn't be posting people's filming? Do correct me if I'm wrong. Correct. People shouldn't be filming, and we probably shouldn't be posting people's filmings, but that went out of the window with the Wicked thread and this person who posted it chose to distribute it and are the ones in the wrong. I didn't post the video, I posted a link to the video.  |
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Post by jgblunners on Apr 5, 2017 17:21:03 GMT
Ima just leave this here... I mean, that's just thrilling isn't it? As much as the music is stunning, some of the most breathtaking moments in the show are the 'acoustic' moments when the band stops and everything focusses on that massive cast all tapping in perfect unison. Just wonderful. |
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Post by d'James on Apr 5, 2017 17:32:42 GMT
A0 and 24 are on a side aisle. Just don't expect to get to it if you have the seat down. Brilliant. Thanks!! |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Apr 5, 2017 18:15:11 GMT
^Surely people shouldn't be filming? And we shouldn't be posting people's filming? Do correct me if I'm wrong. Correct. People shouldn't be filming, and we probably shouldn't be posting people's filmings, but that went out of the window with the Wicked thread and this person who posted it chose to distribute it and are the ones in the wrong. I didn't post the video, I posted a link to the video. You'll see in the rules that we ask people not to get us or themselves in trouble legally. But we don't want to be complete killjoys so we have to try and be reasonable about how we moderate this sort of thing. Bottom line: posting an audio clip of a show that's a decade old and has been seen by millions of people is potentially different to posting a video clip of a show that opened this week. We have to think "will someone connected with the production come for us if we let this stay up", because someone did indeed come for us when a member posted clips of Cinderella on here the week it opened. No one is saying your in the wrong Daniel, we've just decided not to let that clip stay up. Don't take it personally. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 5, 2017 18:17:57 GMT
Still nothing from The Independent or FT The Stage 5* Times 5* Telegraph 5* Theatre Mates 5* Musical Theatre Review 5* Radio Times 5* Herald Scotland 5* London Theatre1 4* Metro 4* London Theatre 4* Reviews Hub 4* Daily mail 4* Arts Desk 4* Broadway World 4* Time Out 4* ES 3* Guardian 3* 4 stars FT |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 5, 2017 18:22:33 GMT
Paul Taylor still hasn't produced a review
But managed to award 5 stars to Consent
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Post by Deleted on Apr 5, 2017 18:23:20 GMT
Correct. People shouldn't be filming, and we probably shouldn't be posting people's filmings, but that went out of the window with the Wicked thread and this person who posted it chose to distribute it and are the ones in the wrong. I didn't post the video, I posted a link to the video. You'll see in the rules that we ask people not to get us or themselves in trouble legally. But we don't want to be complete killjoys so we have to try and be reasonable about how we moderate this sort of thing. Bottom line: posting an audio clip of a show that's a decade old and has been seen by millions of people is potentially different to posting a video clip of a show that opened this week. We have to think "will someone connected with the production come for us if we let this stay up", because someone did indeed come for us when a member posted clips of Cinderella on here the week it opened. No one is saying your in the wrong Daniel, we've just decided not to let that clip stay up. Don't take it personally. That's fine, whatever. Anyone wants to see the clip I was referring too, just type 42nd Street West End on YouTube, you'll find it anyway, joys of the internet. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 5, 2017 18:26:29 GMT
Still nothing from The Independent or FT The Stage 5* Times 5* Telegraph 5* Theatre Mates 5* Musical Theatre Review 5* Radio Times 5* Herald Scotland 5* London Theatre1 4* Metro 4* London Theatre 4* Reviews Hub 4* Daily mail 4* Arts Desk 4* Broadway World 4* Time Out 4* ES 3* Guardian 3* 4 stars FT The Upcoming 5* |
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Post by theatre-turtle on Apr 5, 2017 18:45:20 GMT
I felt it a 5, but between this and AIP, I think it would come down to my mood which I'd rate higher on the night. Can't really pick between them - as my opinion on my own site says, I think this is cappuccino to AIP's espresso. Hope both do well. For me both are 5* the two best new-ish things in the West End right now. No need to pit them off against each other. I prefer both to Dreamgirls, the other 'hit' new musical of the board. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 5, 2017 19:00:22 GMT
Paul Taylor still hasn't produced a review But managed to award 5 stars to Consent He's giving 5 stars away like it's going out of fashion...The Life, Posh, Consent.... |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 5, 2017 19:03:28 GMT
Paul Taylor still hasn't produced a review But managed to award 5 stars to Consent He's giving 5 stars away like it's going out of fashion...The Life, Posh, Consent.... I know What's with that? Yet no review for 42nd street 😡😡😡😡 |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 5, 2017 19:04:04 GMT
I felt it a 5, but between this and AIP, I think it would come down to my mood which I'd rate higher on the night. Can't really pick between them - as my opinion on my own site says, I think this is cappuccino to AIP's espresso. Hope both do well. For me both are 5* the two best new-ish things in the West End right now. No need to pit them off against each other. I prefer both to Dreamgirls, the other 'hit' new musical of the board. Dreamgirls is just 2 hours of a screechy pop concert Amplified like a high school prom |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 5, 2017 19:06:22 GMT
I haven't seen American in Paris yet, but my top shows of this past year thus far have been 42nd Street, Dreamgirls, Rent and Half a Sixpence, all of which have at least one stand out person who is giving incredible performance!
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Post by crabtree on Apr 5, 2017 19:12:29 GMT
Do watch this legit recording from the Tony's - it does go rather bizarre, but is certainly unique.
Actually, the Altrincham Garrick, a pro-am company outside Manchester, did a stunning version of 42nd street back in 2014. A big stage but with a wonderful design of two large Deco-ish gold panels that opened and closed to reveal the great band. They ignored any literal ideas of trains and such, and left the space for some truly brilliant dancing, and I mean that. Superb stuff, acknowledging the limitations of scale and budget, and instead going to town on what was possible and free. Talent.
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Post by Dawnstar on Apr 5, 2017 19:49:00 GMT
I confess I agree with a lot of the Guardian's criticisms, though I would have given it 4 stars (average of 5 for production & 3 for piece). WOS makes some similar points.
Now awaiting my slaughtering from the pro-5-star faction...
PS It's fortunate the producers had the foresight to book one of the few London theatres that has a Royal box, given the Duchess Of Cambridge's attendance!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 5, 2017 20:02:30 GMT
I confess I agree with a lot of the Guardian's criticisms, though I would have given it 4 stars (average of 5 for production & 3 for piece). WOS makes some similar points. Now awaiting my slaughtering from the pro-5-star faction... PS It's fortunate the producers had the foresight to book one of the few London theatres that has a Royal box, given the Duchess Of Cambridge's attendance! 4 stars is fine No slaughtering But 3 stars is unfair WHEN you put it into perspective and compare the sh*te Biddy and Mountford award 4 stars to EG: Implies Aladdin is better |
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Post by mrbarnaby on Apr 5, 2017 20:39:31 GMT
Anyone giving this a 3 star review should be certified as mad.
How you can even possibly rate it not as good as the messes that are Half a Sixpence and An American I P is beyond me.
Surely they will record a cast album for this? Esp with the Broadway recording being deleted, and I imagine, a certain fan base for Easton..?
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