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Post by theatrenewbie on Jun 4, 2019 10:02:16 GMT
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Post by theatrenewbie on Jun 4, 2019 10:05:23 GMT
And I think they are going for a black based cast...
Not in the press statement but if you look at the end gypsy rose lee poster she doesn’t seem white, also I have more sources from a friend who knows the casting director for this.
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Post by Being Alive on Jun 4, 2019 10:12:48 GMT
Sharon D Clark for Rose please.
Been saying it for years. Needs to happen
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Post by theatrenewbie on Jun 4, 2019 10:14:59 GMT
Sharon D Clark for Rose please. Been saying it for years. Needs to happen I’m totally with you on this! She would be a revelation! With jo Davies directing and them going down and ethnic minority black based cast like there guys and dolls! It could be a massive smash hit! Especially with Manchester demographic! |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Jun 4, 2019 11:20:03 GMT
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Post by latefortheoverture on Jun 4, 2019 11:30:20 GMT
Would love to see what the REX do with this. They seem to be banging out gems at the moment!
Would also second Sharon D Clarke but do we think she may do the Death of a Salesman transfer? It seems incredibly likely!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 4, 2019 12:46:10 GMT
I understand what REX means, I promise I do, but titling the thread "Gypsy REX" has just really put me in mind of dinosaurs (none of which, let's be fair, are quite as monstrous as Rose).
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Post by theatrenewbie on Jun 4, 2019 12:52:15 GMT
Would love to see what the REX do with this. They seem to be banging out gems at the moment! Would also second Sharon D Clarke but do we think she may do the Death of a Salesman transfer? It seems incredibly likely! Isn’t she doing blues in the night in London over summer till end of sept? Don’t know when death of salesmen’s is going aftwr Young Vic. But I beilieve she’s doing blues in the night. So she’s booked up till just before rehearsals could start In autumn. Sandra Marvin would be a good if they are going to an all black or multicultural cast. Or even Brenda Edwards!! |
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Post by xanady on Jun 4, 2019 15:37:34 GMT
What about a complete unknown...let’s make new ‘names’
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Post by Oleanna on Jun 4, 2019 18:19:33 GMT
How about REX doing “Rex”...?
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Post by david on Jun 6, 2019 16:58:15 GMT
Ticket sorted for 1st preview.
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Post by musicalmarge on Jun 6, 2019 17:35:55 GMT
All black? I’m sorry but I’m just over it...... why not all white? All Asian? Zzzzzz
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Post by Deleted on Jun 6, 2019 17:49:25 GMT
All black? I’m sorry but I’m just over it...... why not all white? All Asian? Zzzzzz 'Black-based' was the phrase used I think, not all. And if it brings a new dimension too it, then why not? |
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Post by theatrenewbie on Jun 6, 2019 17:56:02 GMT
All black? I’m sorry but I’m just over it...... why not all white? All Asian? Zzzzzz 'Black-based' was the phrase used I think, not all. And if it brings a new dimension too it, then why not? Thankyou I’m glad i worded that carefully! Think I triggered someone. And why not? Musical merge? Your comment as no backbone to it, in a ethnically diverse demographic line Manchester to get families from Black, Muslim and yes ASIAN descent to see a musical which isn’t about race or prejudice is massive smart move if that is the case. And will maybe Inspire young black boys and girls that there is a life outside of being cast in black shows such as dreamgirls or Motown. And even just inspire them to join the industry itself. That’s why this zzzzz is not over yet. Sorry to say. Actually not sorry Come on through Sharon d Clark |
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Post by missthelma on Jun 6, 2019 18:06:57 GMT
All black? I’m sorry but I’m just over it...... why not all white? All Asian? Zzzzzz Well I think for all white we had the 1962 film version which is widely available and also the 1993 TV remake. I believe the 1959, 1975, 1989, 2003, and 2009 Broadway versions were all white. The version i saw at Chichester with Imelda Staunton was all white (unless I was blinded by the almost universal whiteness of the audience, which is possible) That version transferred to London and was filmed allowing for even more varieties of whiteness than made by Dulux.
I think Leslie Uggams has played Madame Rose on tour in the States, if Tonya Pinkins ever did it I would fly over to see it.
An all Asian version sounds fascinating especially from a cultural standpoint of contrasting the oft portrayed strict family structures with the job choice.
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Post by Being Alive on Jun 6, 2019 23:23:10 GMT
With the Salesman transfer, that’s Sharon out.
How would Lillias White be as a shout? Loved her in the dreamgirls concert, and that fabulous funny girl concert where she shut the place down with Don’t Rain On My Parade
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Post by musicalmarge on Jun 6, 2019 23:53:53 GMT
'Black-based' was the phrase used I think, not all. And if it brings a new dimension too it, then why not? Thankyou I’m glad i worded that carefully! Think I triggered someone. And why not? Musical merge? Your comment as no backbone to it, in a ethnically diverse demographic line Manchester to get families from Black, Muslim and yes ASIAN descent to see a musical which isn’t about race or prejudice is massive smart move if that is the case. And will maybe Inspire young black boys and girls that there is a life outside of being cast in black shows such as dreamgirls or Motown. And even just inspire them to join the industry itself. That’s why this zzzzz is not over yet. Sorry to say. Actually not sorry Come on through Sharon d Clark First of all I’ve been the theatre 25272 times and the majority of audiences are sadly white middle/upper class people - in most cities. You’re saying it takes black African decent actors to bring in black audiences so that perhaps it might inspire a few black children that might end up in the profession and not be ideally cast in a stereo typical shows like Lion King, Mowtown, Dreamgirls, Beautiful or Hamilton? Hm.... In Manchester 66.7 percent of the population is white. 8.6 percent only is black, 4.7 mixed race, Asian: 17.1% (8.5% Pakistani, 2.7% Chinese, 2.3% Indian, 1.3% Bangladeshi, 2.3% other Asian) and 1.9 percent Arab. Why don’t we ever hear of Pakistani cast musicals? More Indian only casts? An all Chinese Guys and Dolls? A ginger only Brigadoon? That’s my issue. We don’t! I’m all for showing diversity on stage in its true historical and factual format - but I am against politically correct minority box ticking and the current obsession towards BAME talent on stage. |
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Post by theatrenewbie on Jun 7, 2019 1:10:36 GMT
Thankyou I’m glad i worded that carefully! Think I triggered someone. And why not? Musical merge? Your comment as no backbone to it, in a ethnically diverse demographic line Manchester to get families from Black, Muslim and yes ASIAN descent to see a musical which isn’t about race or prejudice is massive smart move if that is the case. And will maybe Inspire young black boys and girls that there is a life outside of being cast in black shows such as dreamgirls or Motown. And even just inspire them to join the industry itself. That’s why this zzzzz is not over yet. Sorry to say. Actually not sorry Come on through Sharon d Clark First of all I’ve been the theatre 25272 times and the majority of audiences are sadly white middle/upper class people - in most cities. You’re saying it takes black African decent actors to bring in black audiences so that perhaps it might inspire a few black children that might end up in the profession and not be ideally cast in a stereo typical shows like Lion King, Mowtown, Dreamgirls, Beautiful or Hamilton? Hm.... In Manchester 66.7 percent of the population is white. 8.6 percent only is black, 4.7 mixed race, Asian: 17.1% (8.5% Pakistani, 2.7% Chinese, 2.3% Indian, 1.3% Bangladeshi, 2.3% other Asian) and 1.9 percent Arab. Why don’t we ever hear of Pakistani cast musicals? More Indian only casts? An all Chinese Guys and Dolls? A ginger only Brigadoon? That’s my issue. We don’t! I’m all for showing diversity on stage in its true historical and factual format - but I am against politically correct minority box ticking and the current obsession towards BAME talent on stage. Four things before I go to bed. 1- you must be really rich...25272 shows...are you white? 2-you must be amazing at counting heads in crowd who’s wearing a Burkha or turban. 3- Ginger only Brigadoon... 4- QUOTE “diversity on stage in its true historical and factual format - but I am against politically correct minority box ticking and the current obsession towards BAME talent on stage.” Oh dear... Can’t be bothered to even begin with the last one. Much love musical merge |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 7, 2019 7:47:52 GMT
Thankyou I’m glad i worded that carefully! Think I triggered someone. And why not? Musical merge? Your comment as no backbone to it, in a ethnically diverse demographic line Manchester to get families from Black, Muslim and yes ASIAN descent to see a musical which isn’t about race or prejudice is massive smart move if that is the case. And will maybe Inspire young black boys and girls that there is a life outside of being cast in black shows such as dreamgirls or Motown. And even just inspire them to join the industry itself. That’s why this zzzzz is not over yet. Sorry to say. Actually not sorry Come on through Sharon d Clark and the majority of audiences are sadly white middle/upper class people - in most cities. You’re saying it takes black African decent actors to bring in black audiences so that perhaps it might inspire a few black children that might end up in the profession and not be ideally cast in a stereo typical shows like Lion King, Mowtown, Dreamgirls, Beautiful or Hamilton? Hm.... In Manchester 66.7 percent of the population is white. 8.6 percent only is black, 4.7 mixed race, Asian: 17.1% (8.5% Pakistani, 2.7% Chinese, 2.3% Indian, 1.3% Bangladeshi, 2.3% other Asian) and 1.9 percent Arab. Why don’t we ever hear of Pakistani cast musicals? More Indian only casts? An all Chinese Guys and Dolls? A ginger only Brigadoon? That’s my issue. We don’t! I’m all for showing diversity on stage in its true historical and factual format - but I am against politically correct minority box ticking and the current obsession towards BAME talent on stage. Quote fixed. The numbers you quote refer back to 2011, do you have a more current source other than worldpopulationreview.com ? Also, I'm going to take some real liberties here and suggest Bend it Like Beckham and Bombay Dreams. |
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Post by xanady on Jun 7, 2019 21:06:39 GMT
Merit-based casting...nothing else...if it makes for amazing theatre,then there should be only opportunities not borders,bridges not boundaries...if it works,let it be!
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Post by FrontroverPaul on Jul 15, 2019 14:54:39 GMT
I'm about to book Gypsy. I'll go for a row B stalls seat to be as close to the stage as possible booking in advance, and there's good availability for the performance I want.
There are six stage level blocks to choose from with available seats between 7 and 56. I'm considering B11, B23, B34, B46 and B56.
Are they of equal quality in terms of the view ? Any recommendations of which to go for much appreciated.
Thanks.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Jul 15, 2019 17:27:28 GMT
I'm about to book Gypsy. I'll go for a row B stalls seat to be as close to the stage as possible booking in advance, and there's good availability for the performance I want. There are six stage level blocks to choose from with available seats between 7 and 56. I'm considering B11, B23, B34, B46 and B56. Are they of equal quality in terms of the view ? Any recommendations of which to go for much appreciated. Thanks. There’s no difference apart from any differences created by how it’s staged which is impossible to predict. Staging things in the round inevitably means that certain scenes are played to one part of the audience whilst other parts of the audience may be looking at the scene from the back. However the REX are old hands at this and will make sure that all parts of the audience are played to. I’ve been to shows where I’ve wished I was sat on a different side but never where I’ve felt cheated or disgruntled. Apart from that, unless you have a preference for the aisle it makes no difference. It’s lovely theatre and the seats at stage level are very comfy (apart from the back row which is stools) with plenty of legroom. |
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Post by crabtree on Jul 15, 2019 17:32:30 GMT
Paul26 - if you end up on B row, please lean over to B52 and touch the plaque on the back of the seat - it's in memory of my Ma and Pa.
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Post by xanady on Jul 15, 2019 17:35:02 GMT
Agree with Burly Bear,the actors will have been directed to remember that they are playing theatre-in-the-round and every scene will have been scrupulously devised with the staging in mind.The REX is the gold standard when it comes to utilising arena or central stage configuration.
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Post by crabtree on Jul 15, 2019 17:41:31 GMT
There's an unspoken Exchange waltz - you are only allowed to sit down for so many seconds before moving on and facing that part of the audience you just had your back to. And when a character has to sit, as in Happy Days, the set moves round so everyone could see Maxine Peake up to her neck in sand.
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