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Post by Deleted on Apr 6, 2017 22:50:59 GMT
Booking is now live to October 14th 2017
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Post by Deleted on Apr 6, 2017 22:52:23 GMT
Box office not as hot as we need it 🤗 You need to ask Gary Barlow to knock up a few new songs. God He needs to sort his own show out first |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 6, 2017 22:52:44 GMT
Booking is now live to October 14th 2017 Most of the target audience don't know whether they'll still be alive that far ahead. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 6, 2017 22:59:40 GMT
Booking is now live to October 14th 2017 Most of the target audience don't know whether they'll still be alive that far ahead. Most of the target audience need to plan ahead carefully Have just had 2 friends book for sept mats for their mothers |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 6, 2017 23:55:18 GMT
Still nothing from The Independent or FT The Stage 5* Times 5* Telegraph 5* The Upcoming 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 Express 5* |
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Post by alece10 on Apr 7, 2017 16:55:52 GMT
Great letter in tonight's ES in reply to Fiona Mountford's review.
It says.
"yet Fiona Mountford gave it only 3 stars because she felt that despite the tapping her spirit began to flag. It was also Ms Mountford who got a headache from watching Ragtime as there were too many songs in it. Tap dancing in a musical? Singing in a musical? Whatever next - a rapping Hamilton?
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Post by Tibidabo on Apr 7, 2017 16:57:57 GMT
Great letter in tonight's ES in reply to Fiona Mountford's review. It says. "yet Fiona Mountford gave it only 3 stars because she felt that despite the tapping her spirit began to flag. It was also Ms Mountford who got a headache from watching Ragtime as there were too many songs in it. Tap dancing in a musical? Singing in a musical? Whatever next - a rapping Hamilton? Yours sincerely, Parsley (Dr.) |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 7, 2017 18:59:14 GMT
Booking is now live to October 14th 2017 Most of the target audience don't know whether they'll still be alive that far ahead. Wow, amd so many people liking this too. says a lot |
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Post by anthony40 on Apr 7, 2017 20:23:05 GMT
Just managed to track down my Australian cast recording.
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Post by zak97 on Apr 9, 2017 5:49:39 GMT
3 stars from Daily Mail Event magazine.
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Post by Boob on Apr 9, 2017 11:47:54 GMT
Glowing 4 stars in the Observer on Sunday.
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Post by moelhywel on Apr 9, 2017 11:53:32 GMT
4 stars in the Culture section of the Sunday Times.
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Post by wickedgrin on Apr 9, 2017 16:35:04 GMT
Only 4 stars?
I had a repeat viewing from the front row on Friday evening. The show was just as fabulous on second viewing and Sheena Easton much stronger in the diva acting than she was at the first preview performance.
However, the audience were very subdued I thought in comparison to that first performance where from the moment the curtain rose on those dancing feet applause erupted throughout the numbers not waiting until the end to applaud when they then went wild.
The audience on Friday evening felt very difficult to please. Applause at the end of numbers but nothing wild. A standing ovation right at the end of the bows but not before. It seemed a case of "I've worked hard all week and I'm knackered and these seats have cost a fortune - so entertain me!"
On the way out I heard remarks such as " that was better than I thought it would be" and "it must cost a fortune to stage" and "it was alright - I enjoyed it", but not the raves the first night audience were giving it. I did think what does a cast and production have to do? If I had directed or produced this I would be disappointed with 4 stars.
I really do hope this is a massive hit - it deserves to be!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 9, 2017 16:48:57 GMT
I did think what does a cast and production have to do? They could have reimagined it. But instead they polished a turd. |
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Post by Dawnstar on Apr 9, 2017 16:49:05 GMT
However, the audience were very subdued I thought in comparison to that first performance where from the moment the curtain rose on those dancing feet applause erupted throughout the numbers not waiting until the end to applaud when they then went wild. I think that a first preview for a show will probably be booked by people who are theatre fans and/or friends & fans of the cast. Therefore they're likely to be more enthusiastic than a "regular" audience. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 9, 2017 17:23:11 GMT
I did think what does a cast and production have to do? They could have reimagined it. But instead they polished a turd. Unlike most WE musicals Which are unpolished turds |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 9, 2017 17:29:20 GMT
Have you finished your clearout?
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Post by Deleted on Apr 9, 2017 17:59:34 GMT
Have you finished your clearout? All Done 🤗 |
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Post by alece10 on Apr 9, 2017 18:43:15 GMT
However, the audience were very subdued I thought in comparison to that first performance where from the moment the curtain rose on those dancing feet applause erupted throughout the numbers not waiting until the end to applaud when they then went wild. I think that a first preview for a show will probably be booked by people who are theatre fans and/or friends & fans of the cast. Therefore they're likely to be more enthusiastic than a "regular" audience. Thursdays audience was a bit subdued as well. Lots of applause but no standing ovation until the end and then only a few in stalls. More in dress. Strange as I've seen shows not half as good as this and everyone on their feet. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 9, 2017 19:03:03 GMT
As long as they have paid their entry
Don't care if they stand scream
Or clap
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Post by Deleted on Apr 10, 2017 21:26:31 GMT
Excellent jump in box office over the last 72 hours
Weekends and matinees doing well
Joyful and praise be
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Post by Deleted on Apr 10, 2017 21:28:43 GMT
Excellent jump in box office over the last 72 hours Weekends and matinees doing well Joyful and praise be What's happened in the last 72 hours to cause that? |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 10, 2017 21:39:24 GMT
Excellent jump in box office over the last 72 hours Weekends and matinees doing well Joyful and praise be What's happened in the last 72 hours to cause that? People reacting to reviews from last week And over the weekend Maybe |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 10, 2017 21:43:09 GMT
Have ticket sales picked up with the reviews?
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Post by daniel on Apr 10, 2017 21:56:21 GMT
I thought reviews had little or no bearing on ticket sales these days?
Or is that just for shows we don't have a financial stake in?
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