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Post by Rory on Jan 9, 2023 13:06:43 GMT
Surprised ATG didn't take it for the Phoenix, there doesn't seem much else happening there from mid March.
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Post by c4ndyc4ne on Jan 9, 2023 13:08:50 GMT
not just yet... but soon!!!
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Jan 9, 2023 14:09:02 GMT
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Post by og on Jan 9, 2023 18:53:36 GMT
The mix of ratings at the top of this thread is very rare. It's unusual for a show to be so highly rated. There's something seriously amiss and worrying if there isn't room for shows of this calibre in the West End. As a Sondheim fan and fan of this production, I do wonder whether the response seen here in the ratings is a result of what some might see as Sondheim fans caught in the excitement, and to some extent were voting with attachment to the source material. With time since seeing it my impression and opinion of this production has faltered slightly. It wasn’t flawless and some of its warts were rather exposed. There were moments the atmosphere wasn’t right, even towards the end of the run lines were lost. From that awkward silence setting the scene to the clumsily staged First/Second Midnight. The cheap disco lighting (“special effects”) toward the end of Act One to the malfunctioning set. I still loved it but feel more willing now to admit it lacked the attention to detail and finesse of something you might expect to see in London. The cast were, mostly, brilliant but let down by other elements. It wasn’t a cheap production to mount by all accounts and maybe there isn’t enough confidence in the West End theatre going market right now. Sunday with the Broadway headliners didn’t initially sell as well as intended so shifting a regional production into town could be seen as a very risky financial move. It’s unfortunate as Sondheim deserves some glorious productions mounting now in his memory. |
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Post by apubleed on Jan 11, 2023 11:22:26 GMT
May I ask what “Sunday with the Broadway headliners” is? The Jake G/AA production that was cancelled?
Personally, I agree that there were some occasional rough moments in this ITW but nothing that couldn’t have been fixed. I think it was probably a financial decision - the show in Bath did not seem to move tickets as quickly that screams smash hit, there are no real names and the reviews were tepid, which may not have been able to be turned around in my opinion because Terry has been pseudo ‘cancelled’.
In any case, I feel grateful to have seen this production. I love the children’s show concept and thought the giant staging was jaw dropping. I will try and forget the cringe “Are YOU READY” moments even if it remains unintentionally memorable. Between Anyone Can Whistle and Into the Woods I hope to see Alex Young tackle more Sondheim one day. She is so funny! Maybe she can be ‘promoted’ to try Dot in Sunday should they mount it with Jake again and AA is busy doing Sweeney hehe.
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Post by Being Alive on Jan 11, 2023 11:39:12 GMT
Alex Young undoubtedly has both Desiree and Sally in her future, and my lord she is going to be sensational at both.
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Post by theatrefan62 on Jan 11, 2023 11:51:53 GMT
That's a shame, I've been waiting years to see a proper full production (not a concert or scaled back one). Should have gone to Bath
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Post by c4ndyc4ne on Jan 11, 2023 13:47:15 GMT
They did sort of shoot themselves in the foot box office-wise by signalling the London transfer was pretty much locked in place... if they'd kept schtum on that more London folk would probably have made the trip !
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Post by hadeswasking on Jan 11, 2023 14:48:11 GMT
I'm glad that I made the trip from Edinburgh. Wasn't sure how I was going to feel after disliking the movie.
What made me go? That wonderful cast. Made a trip of it, visiting Bat out of Hell in Bristol on the way! Then a short stay in London the day after.
Ended up becoming one of my favourite shows of last year! Just such a smooth 1st preview with a great atmosphere.
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Post by n1david on Jan 11, 2023 14:54:57 GMT
They did sort of shoot themselves in the foot box office-wise by signalling the London transfer was pretty much locked in place... if they'd kept schtum on that more London folk would probably have made the trip ! Yep, I'm one of them Londoners who couldn't be bothered to go to Bath because I thought it would be coming to the West End! Not a huge fan of ITW but would have been interested to see this production. Ah well, that's the way it goes... |
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Post by lilgirlbigcity on Feb 21, 2023 22:55:29 GMT
Checked in with a couple of the cast today and this is not dead in the water, just still up in the air
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Post by jacob on Feb 21, 2023 23:01:13 GMT
Checked in with a couple of the cast today and this is not dead in the water, just still up in the air Really good to hear to be honest, despite all controversies and comments it absolutely deserves a chance and will find an audience .. |
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Post by Being Alive on Feb 21, 2023 23:58:23 GMT
Strangely enough I also heard today that they're having one last go at getting this into town...
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Post by LaLuPone on Feb 22, 2023 0:19:24 GMT
I feel like this has already been said upthread but I heard from somebody who works at the Lyric that this was all pencilled in for a January-May (ish) run and then either staff spoke up about being uncomfortable working with Gillian or they were worried about public reaction from certain people so they pulled it and 2:22 with Cheryl was their back-up.
I really hope SOMEONE will take it anyway
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Post by mattnyc on Feb 22, 2023 4:30:27 GMT
Then maybe they can bring it in and cast Cheryl. Then everybody wins lol
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Post by Rory on Feb 22, 2023 6:19:03 GMT
They should bring it to the Haymarket.
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Post by Rory on Feb 22, 2023 6:20:22 GMT
I feel like this has already been said upthread but I heard from somebody who works at the Lyric that this was all pencilled in for a January-May (ish) run and then either staff spoke up about being uncomfortable working with Gillian or they were worried about public reaction from certain people so they pulled it and 2:22 with Cheryl was their back-up. I really hope SOMEONE will take it anyway Cowardly if true |
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Post by mrbarnaby on Feb 22, 2023 7:27:21 GMT
I feel like this has already been said upthread but I heard from somebody who works at the Lyric that this was all pencilled in for a January-May (ish) run and then either staff spoke up about being uncomfortable working with Gillian or they were worried about public reaction from certain people so they pulled it and 2:22 with Cheryl was their back-up. I really hope SOMEONE will take it anyway This isn’t true. I’ve said this before but seems it’s fallen on deaf ears. Every London theatre owner went to see the show in Bath- and none liked it enough to offer it a west end theatre. It ain’t coming in. Everyone needs to get over it now. |
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Post by zahidf on Feb 22, 2023 8:18:04 GMT
I feel like this has already been said upthread but I heard from somebody who works at the Lyric that this was all pencilled in for a January-May (ish) run and then either staff spoke up about being uncomfortable working with Gillian or they were worried about public reaction from certain people so they pulled it and 2:22 with Cheryl was their back-up. I really hope SOMEONE will take it anyway This isn’t true. I’ve said this before but seems it’s fallen on deaf ears. Every London theatre owner went to see the show in Bath- and none liked it enough to offer it a west end theatre. It ain’t coming in. Everyone needs to get over it now. I remember a similar thing with Amadeus with Matthew Kelly at Wiltons music hall: loads of producers went, it was talked up as a transfer, but when they saw it, it never happened. I like the show, but i can see why it wouldn't sell for the west end |
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Post by og on Apr 1, 2023 10:25:23 GMT
The Phoenix rises, this has wings again. Announcement imminent.
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Post by c4ndyc4ne on Apr 1, 2023 10:49:40 GMT
The Phoenix rises, this has wings again. Announcement imminent. have also heard this is doing the full lazarus |
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Post by mattnyc on Apr 1, 2023 15:10:28 GMT
Ooooh! Any idea of a timeline?
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Post by MusicalTalk on Apr 1, 2023 15:14:15 GMT
Pheonix. Îs this a hint?
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Post by nomoretalkofdarkness on Apr 1, 2023 15:18:41 GMT
This isn't at The Phoenix. But an Announcement is Very Imminent.
Glad to see this happening again, greatly enjoyed the Production in Bath despite some minor issues that should be fixed.
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Post by Rory on Apr 1, 2023 15:32:32 GMT
This isn't at The Phoenix. But an Announcement is Very Imminent. Glad to see this happening again, greatly enjoyed the Production in Bath despite some minor issues that should be fixed. Right, is this an April Fool or not, please? |
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