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Post by ceebee on Jul 25, 2021 15:41:26 GMT
Richard Hobrien?
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Post by FrontroverPaul on Jul 25, 2021 16:17:16 GMT
I've had to take the plunge and order tickets to go as think I would be kicking myself to miss Sutton. When did train fares become astronomical I'm sure its never cost me this much to venture from the North ha. Re astronomical train fares, cheap advances were largely withdrawn in March 2020 with the first lockdown and are only gradually being reinstated. There are low fares still out there but to keep costs down you may have to choose between either a speedy direct journey at preferred times or having to change trains, take longer and travelling home after 7pm - that's if you've booked an Anything Goes matinee. The difference in cost between rail and coach travel can be considerable, particularly on routes where a new-to-UK company, Flixbus, is competing with National Express, though it's more risky than the trains when arrival in London is time-critical for a show. If there are two people travelling by train a Two Together Railcard valid for a year can pay for itself in one journey though check the conditions and restrictions. Not sure where in the North you are but if you send me a private message stating where you will be starting from and the date/ approx departure and return times I might be able to suggest a way to reduce the cost, though for the real experts head to the RailUK Forums. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 25, 2021 16:39:35 GMT
Yep, Rufus Hound. Maybe its just the facial hair, but i can see him in the role.
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Post by mjh on Jul 25, 2021 16:40:09 GMT
I’m happy to hear they changed the Chinese characters to be less stereotypical. Does that extend to the final scene’s impersonations? I’d be happy to hear that too, though I hope the “romp in the rice” line has stayed in. Always had a soft spot for it. “Romp in the rice” is now “womp in the willow”. |
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Post by namegreg on Jul 25, 2021 17:28:33 GMT
Very happy to hear about the specifics on the changes with Luke and John. Especially given they found a way to fix them without changing the plot. Also “womp in the willow” is a perfectly fine substitute for romp in the rice. Pretty much the same thing but slightly less stereotypical.
Unfortunately I’m over in the states so I’ll only be seeing this if there’s some kind of recording, which hopefully there will be. Still, I’m so happy to hear all this excellent buzz around this show, as I love Anything Goes and had such a great time with the last Broadway revival.
Obviously only a few have been able to watch right now, but anyone who’s seen both this show and it’s previous Broadway staging, how does this cast compare to that ensemble? Sounds like Robert Lindsay’s being better received than Joel Grey, who I love and enjoyed in that production, but I’ll admit he was showing his age and was a bit awkward at times.
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Post by alicechallice on Jul 25, 2021 19:33:39 GMT
Yep, Rufus Hound. Maybe its just the facial hair, but i can see him in the role. He's doing 'The Good Life' tour in the autumn so no worries there. |
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Post by mrbarnaby on Jul 25, 2021 19:52:22 GMT
Very happy to hear about the specifics on the changes with Luke and John. Especially given they found a way to fix them without changing the plot. Also “womp in the willow” is a perfectly fine substitute for romp in the rice. Pretty much the same thing but slightly less stereotypical. Unfortunately I’m over in the states so I’ll only be seeing this if there’s some kind of recording, which hopefully there will be. Still, I’m so happy to hear all this excellent buzz around this show, as I love Anything Goes and had such a great time with the last Broadway revival. Obviously only a few have been able to watch right now, but anyone who’s seen both this show and it’s previous Broadway staging, how does this cast compare to that ensemble? Sounds like Robert Lindsay’s being better received than Joel Grey, who I love and enjoyed in that production, but I’ll admit he was showing his age and was a bit awkward at times. I think everyone in this cast is superior to the Broadway cast. Except maybe Hope and Billy. You can’t really beat Laura Osnes’ glorious voice and Samuel Edwards is very bland as Billy. Robert Lindsay is definitely better than Joel Grey in his role. And Carly as Erma is totally fabulous. |
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Post by namegreg on Jul 25, 2021 20:41:20 GMT
I find the idea that nearly the whole cast could be better very interesting given how great I thought they were. Especially in regards to Evelyn, as I thought Adam Godley was a scene stealing riot while I haven’t heard too much yet on Haydn Oakley. Also goes for Eli, just because I thought John McMartin brought so much more to that role than I’ve seen anyone else do.
This Hope and Billy not being as strong as Colin Donnell and Laura Osnes is predictable though. Osnes brought a lot more depth and made you sympathize with the show’s most boring character. Donnell also made his role more entertaining than it usually is. The romantic scenes between those characters can sometimes be a bore, but they really made them work. Though I’ll confess the first time I watched that revival I slightly checked out during All Through The Night.
Also interesting to hear good things about Carly Mercedes Dyer. Jessica Stone on Broadway wasn’t exactly a weak link cause nothing she did stood out as being bad, but at the same time her work was somewhat generic. Erma’s not that strong of a showcase in general, but it felt like she needed some extra oomph, which I’m happy to hear doesn’t seem to be the case here.
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Post by tonylony on Jul 25, 2021 20:47:02 GMT
I wonder if there's a chance this will be filmed. It's a limited engagement with a Broadway star, after all.
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Post by mrbarnaby on Jul 25, 2021 21:23:31 GMT
Very happy to hear about the specifics on the changes with Luke and John. Especially given they found a way to fix them without changing the plot. Also “womp in the willow” is a perfectly fine substitute for romp in the rice. Pretty much the same thing but slightly less stereotypical. Unfortunately I’m over in the states so I’ll only be seeing this if there’s some kind of recording, which hopefully there will be. Still, I’m so happy to hear all this excellent buzz around this show, as I love Anything Goes and had such a great time with the last Broadway revival. Obviously only a few have been able to watch right now, but anyone who’s seen both this show and it’s previous Broadway staging, how does this cast compare to that ensemble? Sounds like Robert Lindsay’s being better received than Joel Grey, who I love and enjoyed in that production, but I’ll admit he was showing his age and was a bit awkward at times. I think everyone in this cast is superior to the Broadway cast. Except maybe Hope and Billy. You can’t really beat Laura Osnes’ glorious voice and Samuel Edwards is very bland as Billy. Robert Lindsay is definitely better than Joel Grey in his role. And Carly as Erma is totally fabulous. Haydn Oakley is the best Lord Evelyn I’ve seen yet,( and yes better than Adam Godley and Simon Day from the NT production) He is adorable , funny and a lovely voice. Gypsy in Me is up there with Anything Goes and Blow Gabriel Blow as a highlight of this production. |
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Post by Jon on Jul 25, 2021 21:53:15 GMT
I wonder if there's a chance this will be filmed. It's a limited engagement with a Broadway star, after all. Given that Trafalgar are one of the producers, filming it for cinemas can't be ruled out given that they were behind the King and I in cinemas. |
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Post by ThereWillBeSun on Jul 25, 2021 22:36:53 GMT
Any holiday dates for Sutton does anyone know? Is she contracted for the whole run?
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Post by Jon on Jul 25, 2021 23:07:53 GMT
Any holiday dates for Sutton does anyone know? Is she contracted for the whole run? She is finishing on the 10th October due to having to go back to New York for The Music Man rehearsals. |
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Post by Theatre Fan on Jul 26, 2021 0:02:04 GMT
Yep, Rufus Hound. Maybe its just the facial hair, but i can see him in the role. Rufus Hound recently confirmed he's not in Moulin Rouge on Twitter, he also mentioned he went up for Zidler. He would of been an excellent choice x |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 26, 2021 0:42:00 GMT
Yep, Rufus Hound. Maybe its just the facial hair, but i can see him in the role. Rufus Hound recently confirmed he's not in Moulin Rouge on Twitter, he also mentioned he went up for Zidler. He would of been an excellent choice x Interesting. So i'm guessing he didn't get it and therefore went onto The Good Life. Surely he wouldnt have gone in for Zidler if the dates clashed. Or maybe he was offered it, before the Covid delay happened. |
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Post by sophie92 on Jul 27, 2021 21:43:57 GMT
I honestly don’t have the words to express how fantastic tonight’s performance was. One of the easiest 5 stars I’ve given.
Sutton Foster. She’s still got it!
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Post by Dave B on Jul 28, 2021 8:42:50 GMT
Musicals are not really my cup of tea, I see one occasionally when my partner is keen. She was interested in seeing this, originally I was quite happy to see Megan Mullally and so we booked seats.
We went last night.
I can't think of a better performance in anything I have ever seen than Sutton Foster put on last night. She was utterly amazing.
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Post by couldileaveyou on Jul 28, 2021 16:00:16 GMT
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Post by namegreg on Jul 28, 2021 17:16:19 GMT
That clip of the title number looks fantastic. Though I will admit You’re the Top doesn’t look quite as good as it was on Broadway. Samuel Edwards clearly has an excellent voice, but Colin Donnell also sang it great while acting it a lot better. Also, I love Sutton, but did anyone else think her voice sounded a bit strained on that song.
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Post by mrbarnaby on Jul 28, 2021 17:38:13 GMT
She sounds fabulous In the show- maybe this was recorded during technical rehearsals when they were exhausted?!
I know it’s personal taste, but I’d rather have had a really dashing Billy. He’s fine in this- but totally forgettable.
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Post by namegreg on Jul 28, 2021 18:12:11 GMT
Well, Billy is a fairly forgettable role. Not necessarily bad given he’s got some great music and his hijinks can be fun, but that part always seems to be overshadowed by the leading lady and funny supporting roles. I love this show, but I do think it could benefit from less of him and giving Reno more agency in the plot.
As time’s gone on, I’ve really grown to appreciate Colin Donnell more and more. At first I thought he was good but wasn’t in love with his work. But looking back now, not only was his singing and dancing excellent, but he got more humor and depth out of the part than anyone else except for maybe Howard McGillin.
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Post by sfsusan on Jul 28, 2021 19:50:02 GMT
Also, I love Sutton, but did anyone else think her voice sounded a bit strained on that song. I thought maybe she was supposed to sound similar to Adelaide's Lament from 'Guys and Dolls'. |
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Post by westended on Jul 28, 2021 22:03:45 GMT
She sounds fabulous In the show- maybe this was recorded during technical rehearsals when they were exhausted?! I know it’s personal taste, but I’d rather have had a really dashing Billy. He’s fine in this- but totally forgettable. The Press Call was earlier today  |
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Post by namegreg on Jul 29, 2021 2:42:25 GMT
Also, I love Sutton, but did anyone else think her voice sounded a bit strained on that song. I thought maybe she was supposed to sound similar to Adelaide's Lament from 'Guys and Dolls'. I mean she sort of does that kind of character voice, though the sound her just seems like exhausted strain, as it wasn’t like that in her previous portrayal. Most definitely due to just doing a ton of numbers in a row taking a toll. Anyway, how does the bowing order go here? The last version had ensemble, Luke and John, Captain and Pursar, Eli and Evangeline, Erma, Evelyn, Hope, Billy, Moonface, Reno. I’m assuming it’s remained the same. Wasn’t sure at first if Lindsay would get the second to last bow over the leading man, but the video I’ve seen looks like he got it. |
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Post by mrbarnaby on Jul 29, 2021 3:09:04 GMT
I thought maybe she was supposed to sound similar to Adelaide's Lament from 'Guys and Dolls'. I mean she sort of does that kind of character voice, though the sound her just seems like exhausted strain, as it wasn’t like that in her previous portrayal. Most definitely due to just doing a ton of numbers in a row taking a toll. Anyway, how does the bowing order go here? The last version had ensemble, Luke and John, Captain and Pursar, Eli and Evangeline, Erma, Evelyn, Hope, Billy, Moonface, Reno. I’m assuming it’s remained the same. Wasn’t sure at first if Lindsay would get the second to last bow over the leading man, but the video I’ve seen looks like he got it. Robert Lindsay is second to last, and then Sutton F. |
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