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Post by alece10 on May 24, 2023 16:22:53 GMT
I saw the show at The Adelphi, it was the same day as one of the Queens Jubilees. I do remember enjoying it but don't remember too much apart from it being set on Coney Island. I do quite enjoy these concerts as you don't have to listen to all the dialogue and just the music either a bit of narration. And cuts about 30 mins off the actual show.
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Post by sukhavati on May 25, 2023 5:59:34 GMT
Beyond disappointed. I realise it's expensive to mount any kind of production, but with the number of concerts that are coming up featuring ALW shows - is this being cheap, is it testing the waters for a later production, is it a one off to give theatre staff labor hours? |
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Post by Alejo on May 25, 2023 9:40:27 GMT
Beyond disappointed. I realise it's expensive to mount any kind of production, but with the number of concerts that are coming up featuring ALW shows - is this being cheap, is it testing the waters for a later production, is it a one off to give theatre staff labor hours? I get confused when people complain about these concert performances. They are not intended to be substitutes for a full production - they're an opportunity for people to see/hear the score performed live by top performers and orchestra, with some production elements thrown in (props, costume, direction). I get people are disappointed if they were expecting an announcement for a fully staged revival, but I don't think that was ever the case here. If a concert performance is not your thing, then don't go, but the alternative is to have nothing at all. I don't think you can even compare the costs/logistics/time/risks involved between staging a one(or two)-off concert performance and mounting a full-scale revival. If the demand and reception is positive, it gives exposure to a piece and could lead to a future production. |
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Post by theoracle on May 25, 2023 10:38:57 GMT
Fortunately tomorrow is pay day for me but can anyone give an estimate of prices for this? Over or under £100 for front stalls? I remember a few rumblings about the Evita concert but didn’t take a look at prices as I’ll probably go to Curve for that. Thanks
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Post by Being Alive on May 25, 2023 10:44:57 GMT
Fortunately tomorrow is pay day for me but can anyone give an estimate of prices for this? Over or under £100 for front stalls? I remember a few rumblings about the Evita concert but didn’t take a look at prices as I’ll probably go to Curve for that. Thanks The orchestra is large so I would assume front stalls will be £120 which is what they've been for other shows of a similar size at TRDL |
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Post by kyvai on May 25, 2023 11:08:53 GMT
I’m quite excited at this news, I know I’m in a minority but I really loved the original production, despite the batsh*t book making zero sense. Ramin Karimloo’s “Till I Hear You Sing” was just something else. I loved the whole aesthetic of it. I wonder how much of that will make it into a concert production.
I’ve set an alert for the presale and fully happy to use a day’s annual leave to see this! I thought it was never going to resurface professionally.
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Post by BVM on May 25, 2023 12:56:49 GMT
I’m quite excited at this news, I know I’m in a minority but I really loved the original production, despite the batsh*t book making zero sense. Ramin Karimloo’s “Till I Hear You Sing” was just something else. I loved the whole aesthetic of it. I wonder how much of that will make it into a concert production. I’ve set an alert for the presale and fully happy to use a day’s annual leave to see this! I thought it was never going to resurface professionally. Definitely not alone. I absolutely adored the original London version. It was visually stunning IMO and Ramin and Sierra were incredible. I definitely thought it was in a different league to the Australian/Hamburg version which, while I liked it, I thought it had quite an ugly set in places - the hotel room and Christine’s dressing room particularly. The Adelphi version looked sublime. Anyway, add me to the list of people excited about this. The ALW treats keep coming this year :-) |
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Post by WireHangers on May 25, 2023 20:21:56 GMT
. Ramin Karimloo’s “Till I Hear You Sing” was just something else. The Phantom from the Danish production sung it exquisitely as well and I think it blows Ramin out the water. It’s very, very sexy. |
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Post by A.Ham on May 26, 2023 8:53:39 GMT
Another great email from LW Theatres just received with my presale link, but again with no mention of the date/s of the actual performance!
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Post by BVM on May 26, 2023 9:08:10 GMT
For reasons known only to them, this is more expensive than Evita and you now have to go back to row M if you want an aisle top price non premium seat.
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Post by londonmzfitz on May 26, 2023 9:09:44 GMT
Row B for Monday. £125 ... but Row C etc £154 with signed programme. However, following the Row B link it asks if you want to pay £12.50 for a signed programme ... so, unless I've got that wrong .....
And it's 3 performances - Monday evening, Tuesday matinee (2.30) and Tuesday evening.
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Post by mattnyc on May 26, 2023 9:16:04 GMT
Prices are a bit steep. Maybe he’s trying to offset some of the money lost from “Bad Cinderella” here. Regardless, ticket booked for the matinee (love a Tuesday matinee) and very much looking forward to it.
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Post by theatrefan62 on May 26, 2023 9:38:45 GMT
Prices are ridiculous and I think its time the title 'premium prices' went away. Top price is £154, calling them premium is just marketing spin.
Top price tickets are the top price you're charging. Centre stalls is centre stalls whatever theatre you're in. The seat is the same, the view is the same. Throwing in a programme doesn't change much.
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Post by theoracle on May 26, 2023 9:43:19 GMT
I had a browse through old emails and I paid £85 for central stalls D for Chess last year so this is very expensive. Ahhh still, who knows when the opportunity to see/hear this live will come back again so forked out for this. Will be lovely to see this in Drury lane too and to see Celinde play Christine again
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Post by FrontroverPaul on May 26, 2023 9:48:47 GMT
Too expensive for me. Pencilled Tuesday matinee into diary in the hope of a discount nearer the time.
(Opted instead to book two Sunday concerts at Cadogan Hall - Rachel Tucker in November and The British Theatre Academy next month. Front row VIP / Premium ticket for each for a total under £100.)
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Post by kyvai on May 26, 2023 10:16:04 GMT
Things are worth what people will pay for them I guess - front centre of the royal circle is already pretty much gone for the evening performances even at £154 including the signed programme. I’m one who is happy to splash out on this one, and lucky to be able to. Booking the day off work now!
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Post by sukhavati on May 26, 2023 12:07:04 GMT
Beyond disappointed. I realise it's expensive to mount any kind of production, but with the number of concerts that are coming up featuring ALW shows - is this being cheap, is it testing the waters for a later production, is it a one off to give theatre staff labor hours? I get confused when people complain about these concert performances. They are not intended to be substitutes for a full production - they're an opportunity for people to see/hear the score performed live by top performers and orchestra, with some production elements thrown in (props, costume, direction). I get people are disappointed if they were expecting an announcement for a fully staged revival, but I don't think that was ever the case here. If a concert performance is not your thing, then don't go, but the alternative is to have nothing at all. I don't think you can even compare the costs/logistics/time/risks involved between staging a one(or two)-off concert performance and mounting a full-scale revival. If the demand and reception is positive, it gives exposure to a piece and could lead to a future production. There was a photo on Simone Sault's Instagram stories last summer with her at the Rambert studio saying it was happening, they were auditioning for the LND ensemble, so I was expecting a full blown production and tour. I suppose with multiple shows closing on both sides of the Atlantic, ALW has to mind his budget. |
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Post by BVM on May 26, 2023 12:23:49 GMT
Prices are ridiculous and I think its time the title 'premium prices' went away. Top price is £154, calling them premium is just marketing spin. Top price tickets are the top price you're charging. Centre stalls is centre stalls whatever theatre you're in. The seat is the same, the view is the same. Throwing in a programme doesn't change much. Yeah, you are right really. Back in the day when "premium" seats were just one or two rows was fair enough, but now they are over 50% of stalls for some shows it is a bit of a joke. Guilty for calling it "top price non premium" (it's usually what I go for where what I want to pay and how good I want my view to be is balanced) - but you're right. Marketing spin aside they are simply 3rd/4th price. As for the prices for this, I don't massively begrudge it (despite being frustrated that the seat I got for Evita has moved to "premium" for this) as investment in a decent three shows only event must be huge. And my recent travelling has taught me prices here remain much lower than NYC, Austria and Germany (not that I don't wish they weren't cheaper here - it's a tricky one). |
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Post by longinthetooth on May 26, 2023 13:08:57 GMT
Silly money. I really wanted to see this, in a half decent seat, but not at these prices.
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Post by BVM on May 26, 2023 13:31:02 GMT
Anyone know if it's the same production team that did Chess, Kinky Boots and that CHF Guy Fawkes thing last year? Chess was amazing!
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Post by theatrefan62 on May 26, 2023 13:37:21 GMT
Prices are ridiculous and I think its time the title 'premium prices' went away. Top price is £154, calling them premium is just marketing spin. Top price tickets are the top price you're charging. Centre stalls is centre stalls whatever theatre you're in. The seat is the same, the view is the same. Throwing in a programme doesn't change much. Yeah, you are right really. Back in the day when "premium" seats were just one or two rows was fair enough, but now they are over 50% of stalls for some shows it is a bit of a joke. Guilty for calling it "top price non premium" (it's usually what I go for where what I want to pay and how good I want my view to be is balanced) - but you're right. Marketing spin aside they are simply 3rd/4th price. As for the prices for this, I don't massively begrudge it (despite being frustrated that the seat I got for Evita has moved to "premium" for this) as investment in a decent three shows only event must be huge. And my recent travelling has taught me prices here remain much lower than NYC, Austria and Germany (not that I don't wish they weren't cheaper here - it's a tricky one). Yeah I used to do it too but I just think its ridiculous. The top price for something is the most being charged at the end of the day. I got into a Facebook 'discussion' with someone years back about a regional venue and a big tour visiting (may have been wicked). Anyway they were saying that top price was one thing, or there was premium if you wanted to pay for it. I then compared this venue to another that didn't have the premium seating and said the exact same centre stalls seats were about £50 cheaper. |
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Post by 141920grm on May 26, 2023 13:39:14 GMT
Anyone know if it's the same production team that did Chess, Kinky Boots and that CHF Guy Fawkes thing last year? Chess was amazing! not sure about the team last year but this is by Fourth Wall Live together with LMTO? |
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Post by Alejo on May 26, 2023 14:40:42 GMT
I get confused when people complain about these concert performances. They are not intended to be substitutes for a full production - they're an opportunity for people to see/hear the score performed live by top performers and orchestra, with some production elements thrown in (props, costume, direction). I get people are disappointed if they were expecting an announcement for a fully staged revival, but I don't think that was ever the case here. If a concert performance is not your thing, then don't go, but the alternative is to have nothing at all. I don't think you can even compare the costs/logistics/time/risks involved between staging a one(or two)-off concert performance and mounting a full-scale revival. If the demand and reception is positive, it gives exposure to a piece and could lead to a future production. There was a photo on Simone Sault's Instagram stories last summer with her at the Rambert studio saying it was happening, they were auditioning for the LND ensemble, so I was expecting a full blown production and tour. I suppose with multiple shows closing on both sides of the Atlantic, ALW has to mind his budget. Yes, I understand feeling disappointed if they've pulled a full-blown production and tour of Love Never Dies after auditions had started. However, I'm not sure this concert version is related, nor is the reason a full production was cancelled. I'd imagine it was pulled long ago if it was in the audition stages last summer. So my comment is still valid: this concert is not supposed to be a substitute for a revival, but rather an opportunity to perform the piece with top-level performers and a large orchestra in a concert format. Much like they're doing with Evita, despite a full production of that show planned for the Curve this Christmas. I have no idea of ALW's budget, but I would say the opposite - he seems to be pumping money into new ventures to get his work, including his back catalogue, on stage at the moment. He certainly kept (Bad) Cinderella running longer than it should (finance-wise) on both London and Broadway, and he has several new productions in the planning for London, on tour, and around the world. |
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Post by alece10 on May 26, 2023 15:12:15 GMT
Couldn't get the seats I wanted in the stalls for the Monday but managed to get them for Tuesday.
I rather like these concerts so looking forward to this especially the orchestra.
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Post by Being Alive on May 26, 2023 16:30:25 GMT
This is Fourth Wall and the LMTO - they have an excellent track record together and separately.
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