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Post by tonyloco on Nov 1, 2017 21:24:14 GMT
"only a musical..." Words fail me. Luckily I can quote that sage Julian March, "Musical Comedy, the greatest words in the English language..." Sorry, Mr Snow. Of course I agree totally with Julian Marsh about the greatest words in the English language being "Musical Comedy" and my throw-away quip about 42nd Street being "only a musical" was said with loving irony. I wouldn't have gone to see it seven times already if I didn't love every single bit of it including the ending! |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 4, 2017 10:23:29 GMT
Back to see those dancing feet tonight for the 3rd time, having nabbed a Rush ticket, centre second row of the stalls!  |
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Post by showtoones on Nov 4, 2017 18:11:20 GMT
Back to see those dancing feet tonight for the 3rd time, having nabbed a Rush ticket, centre second row of the stalls! What time did you go to the box office and how much are rush tix? |
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Post by dippy on Nov 4, 2017 18:21:41 GMT
Back to see those dancing feet tonight for the 3rd time, having nabbed a Rush ticket, centre second row of the stalls! What time did you go to the box office and how much are rush tix? I'm pretty sure it would have been through the todaytix app from 10am (well at 10am for a 2nd row seat) for £25 (with possible £10 discount if you haven't ever used it before, see the todaytix thread for a code, fairer than just advertising my own). |
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Post by daniel on Nov 4, 2017 19:32:04 GMT
Back to see those dancing feet tonight for the 3rd time, having nabbed a Rush ticket, centre second row of the stalls! What time did you go to the box office and how much are rush tix? £15 from the Box Office, side stalls, £25 via TodayTix, usually best available stalls/Dress Circle |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 5, 2017 7:55:30 GMT
Good god, it just keeps getting better each time! I'm calling it now, I think from the moment Peggy is under that spotlight to the stairs, possibly my all-time favourite musical theatre sequence. Just magical, theatre at its finest. Also fresh appreciation for Stuart Neal, who really works his ass off on that stage every night! A brilliant performance! I wouldn't be surprised if he was a spoiler nominee at the Oliviers. And anyone unconvinced by Sheena back when it first opened, go back! She has improved vastly, and sings the score beautifully! And my favourite Ensemble member Sam Murphy was on so happiness all around. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 6, 2017 10:58:56 GMT
Well. Sheena OWNS this show. She's snappier, funnier, more comfortable now than when I saw her before back at the beginning of the run. And that voice of hers is perfect for her numbers. It's really very sexy like. An Oliver nomination please.
And one for Stuart Neal too. He's completely marvellous.
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Post by alece10 on Nov 6, 2017 11:04:27 GMT
When is the ensemble cast change happening? And is Sheena going at the same time?
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Post by Deleted on Nov 6, 2017 11:10:10 GMT
When is the ensemble cast change happening? And is Sheena going at the same time? Cast change is March, no word on who's staying yet though. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 6, 2017 11:19:02 GMT
I really think Stuart has the hardest role in the entire show. He does everything the leads do, as well as the ensemble from start to finish. Its quite remarkable. I agree with Ryan, wouldn't be mad if he nabbed a nomination, it would be totally deserved!
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Post by ada92 on Nov 6, 2017 12:54:56 GMT
I really think Stuart has the hardest role in the entire show. He does everything the leads do, as well as the ensemble from start to finish. Its quite remarkable. I agree with Ryan, wouldn't be mad if he nabbed a nomination, it would be totally deserved! Cast recording today - Norman Bowman's Instagram!! |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 6, 2017 15:29:17 GMT
Oh, and Christopher Howell is still the weak link in this show. Literally the only un-entertaining part of the show. Thankfully he is constantly onstage with Jasna or the girl with the boobs, so there something good onstage with him!
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Post by greeny11 on Nov 6, 2017 18:22:40 GMT
I really think Stuart has the hardest role in the entire show. He does everything the leads do, as well as the ensemble from start to finish. Its quite remarkable. I agree with Ryan, wouldn't be mad if he nabbed a nomination, it would be totally deserved! Absolutely - I thought Stuart, along with Clare, was the highlight of the show. Brilliant dancing and singing (probably the toughest role vocally in the show, and I could clearly hear Stuart, even in the big ensemble numbers). |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 6, 2017 19:30:57 GMT
Oh thats interesting, the show is pushing both Clare and Sheena as leads for the Whatsonstage.com Awards. So they may be pushing the Oliviers in that direction too?
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Post by ada92 on Nov 7, 2017 13:12:30 GMT
Oh thats interesting, the show is pushing both Clare and Sheena as leads for the Whatsonstage.com Awards. So they may be pushing the Oliviers in that direction too? Extended until December 2018 now!! |
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Post by alece10 on Nov 7, 2017 13:36:06 GMT
I'm sure it's partly due to forum members telling anyone who will listen how good it is. I certainly do.
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Post by TallPaul on Nov 7, 2017 13:55:27 GMT
I do wish the 'news' section of the website was updated. Something newsworthy must surely have happened since 5 April 2017!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 7, 2017 14:39:49 GMT
So deserved! I hope it sticks around as long as possible before the refub, I suspect it will!
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Post by TallPaul on Nov 7, 2017 14:42:01 GMT
I'm really pleased it's extending, but feel slightly sorry for those who thought they had booked for the very last night.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 7, 2017 14:58:55 GMT
I'm really pleased it's extending, but feel slightly sorry for those who thought they had booked for the very last night. Did anyone book for the final night?! I know general public would, but haven't people learned by now that in most cases most booking periods are cut short or extended? |
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Post by michalnowicki on Nov 7, 2017 20:55:48 GMT
Looks like the recording of the cast album has started! Philip Bertioli posted this as a story on his instagram:  |
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Post by shady23 on Nov 7, 2017 21:07:05 GMT
I'm really pleased it's extending, but feel slightly sorry for those who thought they had booked for the very last night. I don't. This shows deserves to run and run and run. |
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Post by jgblunners on Nov 7, 2017 22:28:01 GMT
Where are people getting this information from? On the website you can still only book until October 2018
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Post by dippy on Nov 7, 2017 22:30:56 GMT
You can book up to the 1st of December 2018 on London Theatre Direct. All I could find when I did a quick search was a tweet of theirs that mentions booking till December 2018.
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Post by TallPaul on Nov 8, 2017 13:51:36 GMT
I imagine that October date will be the final performance. A shame if it does close then, but least it gives a year to see it as many times as we want!  It's members like tonyloco I feel sorry for. Fortunately, no visit to 42nd Street is ever wasted! |
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