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Post by theatre241 on Aug 8, 2019 18:03:43 GMT
JUst been upgraded from the balcony £18 seats to row G of stalls! So happy right now.
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Post by showgirl on Aug 8, 2019 20:09:51 GMT
Why, oh why, did I even want to see this, let alone spend so much on a ticket (one of the most expensive I've ever bought), only to find it left me cold? I literally left, too.
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Post by andrew on Aug 8, 2019 20:53:01 GMT
Oh, it left me cold as well. Way too many goosebumps for my body to handle.
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Post by theatre241 on Aug 8, 2019 22:11:39 GMT
It is just incredible, only a few shows that live up to the cast recordings. Saw it again for the second time and iy was just as good. The upgrade was epic , from gallery to the stalls row G. If you are trying to get upgraded go early because they had a pile of new tickets ready to upgrade but when that runs out its your original seat! I picked my ticket at around 7:05ish. Make sure to book the gallery, the upper circle was full and a only a couple of people in the gallery who picked their tickets up later.
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Post by showgirl on Aug 9, 2019 4:00:41 GMT
Well, some you win, etc. Overall I had a good day as I enjoyed the film, matinee of Small Island and the Lee Krasner exhibtion in the Barbican Gallery - which I recommend to those seeing the show if they have time - so 3 out of 4. And unlike some, I do like the Barbican Theatre though have only ever sat in the stalls.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 9, 2019 22:29:37 GMT
I made my second visit on Thursday, to the matinee.
I immediately booked a third visit.
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Post by jgblunners on Aug 10, 2019 10:57:51 GMT
Just saw a tweet from 1st cover Mary, Rosie Fletcher - she’s on as Ms Magdalene both shows today. Now trying to resist buying a ticket...
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Post by Deleted on Aug 10, 2019 18:30:45 GMT
I’ve been spending quite a lot of time with this show. A couple of things are perplexing me, wonder if people on here might be able to help me.
At the matinee this week, quite a large group of people got to their feet at the end of Superstar. I am reasonably sure that they thought it was the end. Because it does feel like the end and I am not sure it makes sense for the crucifixion to take place after that song. Anyone shed any light as to why it’s ordered like this?
I also don’t understand why Judas’ ghost comes back to sing that song. I put it down to it being an insane musical theatre decision, but maybe someone else has a reasonable rationale?
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Post by theatre241 on Aug 10, 2019 18:33:24 GMT
I’ve been spending quite a lot of time with this show. A couple of things are perplexing me, wonder if people on here might be able to help me. At the matinee this week, quite a large group of people got to their feet at the end of Superstar. I am reasonably sure that they thought it was the end. Because it does feel like the end and I am not sure it makes sense for the crucifixion to take place after that song. Anyone shed any light as to why it’s ordered like this? I also don’t understand why Judas’ ghost comes back to sing that song. I put it down to it being an insane musical theatre decision, but maybe someone else has a reasonable rationale? Yeh I get what you mean, its ALW so..... I do think Superstar should finish it tbh, the ending is very soft and symbolic. But it would be cool to end it on a showstopper. Did you notice how loud it gets at the end of that song ! |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 10, 2019 19:32:08 GMT
I've always perceived it as a kind of moment of Jesus' delirium @happysooz . Obviously hanging on a cross for however long without any food or water is going to have some effect on your conscious mind. Judas comes back from the dead to sing Superstar, so it's obviously not a literal moment from the story, but I think its more Judas in Jesus' subconscious, therefore I think it's right in happening before Jesus completely submits himself to death.
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Post by ruby on Aug 10, 2019 19:54:19 GMT
Was completely blown away this afternoon, it was amazing.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 10, 2019 21:32:14 GMT
I've always perceived it as a kind of moment of Jesus' delirium @happysooz . Obviously hanging on a cross for however long without any food or water is going to have some effect on your conscious mind. Judas comes back from the dead to sing Superstar, so it's obviously not a literal moment from the story, but I think its more Judas in Jesus' subconscious, therefore I think it's right in happening before Jesus completely submits himself to death. I like that framing because it puts Jesus’ perspective front and centre. How can we square the fact that Judas is singing from our time period? I just watched the Arena tour. What a terrible production, would love to hear from anyone who saw it live. Very glad I rented it and didn’t buy it. What has now happened though, is my husband really really really doesn’t want to come and see it on Monday night with me. |
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Post by ruby on Aug 10, 2019 22:00:37 GMT
I am still thinking about this and wishing I stayed to watch it again in the evening instead of going to the diabolical Present Laughter.
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Post by andrew on Aug 10, 2019 22:46:30 GMT
Was completely blown away this afternoon, it was amazing. How was Rosie's Mary? I would love to see her, not only because I was underwhelmed by the lead Mary but also because Rosie was amazing as one of the Fates in Hadestown. |
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Post by ruby on Aug 10, 2019 22:55:34 GMT
Was completely blown away this afternoon, it was amazing. How was Rosie's Mary? I would love to see her, not only because I was underwhelmed by the lead Mary but also because Rosie was amazing as one of the Fates in Hadestown. She was great, I had no idea she was the understudy until I saw the sign on my way out. Very clear, powerful voice. The whole cast were just amazing though and the choreography was stunning. |
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Post by scarpia on Aug 11, 2019 12:07:39 GMT
I've always perceived it as a kind of moment of Jesus' delirium @happysooz . Obviously hanging on a cross for however long without any food or water is going to have some effect on your conscious mind. Judas comes back from the dead to sing Superstar, so it's obviously not a literal moment from the story, but I think its more Judas in Jesus' subconscious, therefore I think it's right in happening before Jesus completely submits himself to death. I like that framing because it puts Jesus’ perspective front and centre. How can we square the fact that Judas is singing from our time period? I just watched the Arena tour. What a terrible production, would love to hear from anyone who saw it live. Very glad I rented it and didn’t buy it. What has now happened though, is my husband really really really doesn’t want to come and see it on Monday night with me. That was directed by Laurence Connor, so it was a given it was going to be awful. Shame that got publicity than the far superior version on now. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 11, 2019 18:09:35 GMT
scarpia I don’t know him, but now I am warned! I thought Tim Minchin was the best thing in it, but the way he was allowed to ignore the melody when he sang the reprise of ‘I Don’t Know How To Love Him’ enraged me.
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Post by ruby on Aug 11, 2019 18:55:27 GMT
I would love to be able to see this again, but I won't be able to make it. Really wish I'd discovered it sooner.
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Post by ceebee on Aug 11, 2019 20:14:02 GMT
I’ve been spending quite a lot of time with this show. A couple of things are perplexing me, wonder if people on here might be able to help me. At the matinee this week, quite a large group of people got to their feet at the end of Superstar. I am reasonably sure that they thought it was the end. Because it does feel like the end and I am not sure it makes sense for the crucifixion to take place after that song. Anyone shed any light as to why it’s ordered like this? I also don’t understand why Judas’ ghost comes back to sing that song. I put it down to it being an insane musical theatre decision, but maybe someone else has a reasonable rationale? Yeh I get what you mean, its ALW so..... I do think Superstar should finish it tbh, the ending is very soft and symbolic. But it would be cool to end it on a showstopper. Did you notice how loud it gets at the end of that song ! Yeah, they ramp the amps. Same with Gethsemane. |
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Post by theatre241 on Aug 11, 2019 20:20:07 GMT
Yeh I get what you mean, its ALW so..... I do think Superstar should finish it tbh, the ending is very soft and symbolic. But it would be cool to end it on a showstopper. Did you notice how loud it gets at the end of that song ! Yeah, they ramp the amps. Same with Gethsemane. Yeah its incredible when those white beams come on. Spine chilling. Also on "I will drink you cup of poison" They've made it more dramatic by slowing it down and having extra drum bits. I would watch it again in a heartbeat. ive decided that when I see a musical I cannot compare it to JSC because I will be disappointed because its on another level! |
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Post by richey on Aug 11, 2019 20:44:39 GMT
Yeah, they ramp the amps. Same with Gethsemane. Yeah its incredible when those white beams come on. Spine chilling. Also on "I will drink you come of poison" They've made it more dramatic by slowing it down and having extra drum bits. I would watch it again in a heartbeat. ive decided that when I see a musical I cannot compare it to JSC because I will be disappointed because its on another level! I think you'll fimd it's "cup of poison" unless you want to change the meaning entirely |
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Post by theatre241 on Aug 11, 2019 22:11:41 GMT
Oh god spelling mistake, typing too fast lol
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Post by daisy24601 on Aug 11, 2019 22:18:56 GMT
I've got a ticket for the final show, a much cheaper one but will be good to see it again.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 12, 2019 17:16:18 GMT
Row B tonight.
If anyone on here catches me saying I am going again, please stage an intervention.
Also, if anyone else is in, come and say hi. I’m the lady with the pink hair and striped dress.
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Post by ceebee on Aug 12, 2019 20:05:55 GMT
I've got a ticket for the final show, a much cheaper one but will be good to see it again. Me too - I had to be there! |
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