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Post by lonlad on Sept 13, 2021 13:57:07 GMT
Wow: Roger Bart has just tested positive for COVID so won't be performing tonight as Doc at the gala opening. All eyes will be on his understuydy, Mark Oxtoby.
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Post by danb on Sept 13, 2021 14:59:46 GMT
Wow: Roger Bart has just tested positive for COVID so won't be performing tonight as Doc at the gala opening. All eyes will be on his understuydy, Mark Oxtoby. That is a real shame. He is excellent, and has a real musicality in his solo numbers too. Not just the zany doctor! |
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Post by lonlad on Sept 13, 2021 15:04:40 GMT
Indeed. Roger is wonderful in this show as he always is in everything I have seen him in.
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Post by marob on Sept 13, 2021 15:21:36 GMT
Such a shame. He’s been doing promo work for this for the past two years now so it must be especially frustrating to be off just as it finally gets to opening night.
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Post by theatrefan77 on Sept 13, 2021 15:35:16 GMT
I really feel sorry for him to have to miss the opening night. Saw the show on Friday and he was really excellent.
Good luck to Mark Oxtoby though.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 13, 2021 18:03:01 GMT
Hopefully some of the big publications saw him earlier in the week.
I hope the understudy smashes it. Role Debut and on opening night. No pressure.
I have visions of the understudy watching Showgirls and being inspired.
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Post by mrbarnaby on Sept 13, 2021 20:08:42 GMT
How horrible that Roger Bart won’t get to perform tonight, after his long journey with the show. Thank god some reviewers have seen him in the show already
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Post by Deleted on Sept 13, 2021 22:31:39 GMT
I am sorry about Roger Bart. He is an exceptional tony winning actor
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Post by Deleted on Sept 13, 2021 23:05:39 GMT
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Post by inthenose on Sept 13, 2021 23:11:06 GMT
It reads more like a 4* review. Strange. |
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Post by jennapatchell on Sept 13, 2021 23:12:46 GMT
Pretty expected. More surprised it wasn't a 2 |
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Post by lonlad on Sept 13, 2021 23:29:50 GMT
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Post by lonlad on Sept 13, 2021 23:31:19 GMT
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Post by FrontroverPaul on Sept 13, 2021 23:37:05 GMT
What's the deal with the tickets? It says in the email I have to download to my mobile wallet, I don't have a mobile wallet, nor do I want one! But if they are TodayTix rush seats, you have to collect a physical ticket from the box office as there's no barcode on the TodayTix confirmation - even though it gives you the option of downloading it to the wallet! The procedure must vary between theatres. We've had three Rush tickets for Hairspray and they just wave you in there, it's actually quicker than regular barcoded tickets. It was the same for The Windsors Endgame. |
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Post by stevej678 on Sept 14, 2021 7:15:41 GMT
Telegraph is five stars, as is the Daily Mail. |
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Post by fiyerorocher on Sept 14, 2021 8:27:11 GMT
I think this quote from Variety pretty much sums this show up, imo :')
'Is it a great musical? Absolutely not.'
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Post by fiyero on Sept 15, 2021 14:08:51 GMT
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Post by westendcub on Sept 15, 2021 14:15:19 GMT
Gutted, was going tonight!
Totally understand but still, had picked a 80’s shirt out to wear…Hopefully will see soon!
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Post by mrbarnaby on Sept 15, 2021 16:56:18 GMT
Oh dear that’s not good.
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Post by showtoones on Sept 15, 2021 20:02:37 GMT
Perhaps a few people got Covid from Roger (or he got it from them) and too many people would be out and there aren't enough covers?
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Post by mrbarnaby on Sept 15, 2021 20:05:18 GMT
Perhaps a few people got Covid from Roger (or he got it from them) and too many people would be out and there aren't enough covers? I’m afraid it sounds that way. Or the understudy for Roger is unwell. Let’s hope they are back up and running tomorrow. |
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Post by anthony on Sept 15, 2021 20:56:37 GMT
There were rush tickets still available at 1pm today. Very nearly bought them, really glad I didn't now.
The phrasing makes it sound like it's not Covid related? Otherwise surely they'd just give a return date like all other shows that have had to close?
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Post by danb on Sept 15, 2021 21:06:02 GMT
There are so many people that can cover a role. If Docs cover has gone sick alongside a couple of others it’d be game over.
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Post by amp09 on Sept 15, 2021 21:17:26 GMT
There were rush tickets still available at 1pm today. Very nearly bought them, really glad I didn't now. The phrasing makes it sound like it's not Covid related? Otherwise surely they'd just give a return date like all other shows that have had to close? Out of interest, where were the rush tickets located? Hoping to get some next Monday. |
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Post by robertb213 on Sept 15, 2021 21:34:43 GMT
Row E of the Dress Circle came up for me today (I was only checking out of curiosity!)
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