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Post by argon on Dec 22, 2023 8:54:41 GMT
I visited this glorious show again this week which underpins the masterful talent of Sondheim. Only gripe, very minor, it would of been nice to see one of the younger cast members perform a solo without any ensemble.
An amusing comment I overheard from two audience attendees leaving the theatre at the end of the show. both were in agreement that the show was fantastic, but one said to the other " I would have preferred less of the one with the funny voice"
Peter's voice maybe a shadow of what it used to be, but she's earned her stripes and for the purpose of this short outing. It was a pleasure to see her up there on the boards.
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Post by theatreloverlondon on Dec 22, 2023 11:03:48 GMT
I visited this glorious show again this week which underpins the masterful talent of Sondheim. Only gripe, very minor, it would of been nice to see one of the younger cast members perform a solo without any ensemble. An amusing comment I overheard from two audience attendees leaving the theatre at the end of the show. both were in agreement that the show was fantastic, but one said to the other " I would have preferred less of the one with the funny voice" Peter's voice maybe a shadow of what it used to be, but she's earned her stripes and for the purpose of this short outing. It was a pleasure to see her up there on the boards. Omg when I went once with some acquaintances of mine they referred to her as the one with ‘the funny voice’ as well & they weren’t a fan of her 💀 I guess I’m just used to it at this point hahahaha but I enjoy the different colours of people’s voices. |
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Post by A.Ham on Dec 22, 2023 11:08:31 GMT
Some people! Wouldn't life be very dull if everyone had similar singing voices and tones? Like an X-Factor style nightmare. I loved Bernadette!
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Post by theatreloverlondon on Dec 22, 2023 23:55:32 GMT
Did anyone listen to the new DMT podcast episode with Lea, Bernie & Cameron? It was nice to hear that they all love eachother and love doing the show
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Post by kyvai on Dec 23, 2023 7:47:32 GMT
Did anyone listen to the new DMT podcast episode with Lea, Bernie & Cameron? It was nice to hear that they all love eachother and love doing the show Just found it - seems to only be on YouTube? Giving it a listen now! |
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Post by theatreloverlondon on Dec 23, 2023 8:08:25 GMT
Did anyone listen to the new DMT podcast episode with Lea, Bernie & Cameron? It was nice to hear that they all love eachother and love doing the show Just found it - seems to only be on YouTube? Giving it a listen now! On Spotify too!! |
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Post by anthony40 on Dec 23, 2023 15:06:32 GMT
(Finally) booked- the matinee of New Years Eve
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Post by jr on Dec 23, 2023 16:35:47 GMT
Did anyone listen to the new DMT podcast episode with Lea, Bernie & Cameron? It was nice to hear that they all love eachother and love doing the show I wish we could see the covers rehearsal that Lea talks about! |
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Post by theatreloverlondon on Dec 23, 2023 18:58:07 GMT
Did anyone listen to the new DMT podcast episode with Lea, Bernie & Cameron? It was nice to hear that they all love eachother and love doing the show I wish we could see the covers rehearsal that Lea talks about! I would pay to!!!!! |
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Post by stevemar on Dec 24, 2023 16:32:53 GMT
Great performances all round, and yes that includes Bernadette Peters even with the “funny” voice. Perhaps too many individual performances in the second half. It would be better to mix that up with some of the younger cast members singing more as their group numbers (West Side Story) lifted this further.
Thanks for the tips for Rush tickets, easily obtained. The dress circle (row C) seems so close to the stage here.
4 stars.
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Post by bobbievanhusen on Dec 25, 2023 4:17:21 GMT
Apologies if mentioed before, but there are some great tickets deals here for the last few performances. It seems quite a few shows are included in the sale. £88 reduced to £55, £64 reduced to £35, and £40 down to £25
if you change the number of tickets from the default 2, down to 1 ticket, it gives a much better selection of single tickets
Full List of Shows:
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Post by apubleed on Dec 26, 2023 4:38:43 GMT
Id like to go again on NYE but there seems to be no discounts for this date despite so many empty seats only a few days away. Feels like madness.
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Post by jr on Dec 26, 2023 7:08:16 GMT
Id like to go again on NYE but there seems to be no discounts for this date despite so many empty seats only a few days away. Feels like madness. I am waiting for day tickets on Todaytix or Tkts. With so many empty seats it should be easy. |
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Post by capybara on Dec 27, 2023 22:45:07 GMT
I made a return visit sat in the front row just before Christmas and it really was the most amazing experience I’ve ever had in a theatre.
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Post by drowseychap on Dec 28, 2023 1:16:01 GMT
Saw the show tonight went with friends who didn’t know many of the shows or songs … enjoyable show for them in most parts Bonnie got one of the biggest applause 👏 of the evening .
BP was in good voice and very comical throughout. Was a bit perturbed at the opening with Lea. When she spoke her voice seemed a bit slurred did get me a bit worried .
But throughout the show she was great glad they gave her the right material for her voice now which isn’t what it was but hey BP it’s BP in person !
Second half we thought was much better than first some great performances standing ovation at the end … not sure if anyone else there tonight noticed one actress nudged BP forward in the end number looked quite assertive from the circle 3/5 fro our friends 4/5 from me
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Post by theatreloverlondon on Dec 28, 2023 5:18:11 GMT
Saw the show tonight went with friends who didn’t know many of the shows or songs … enjoyable show for them in most parts Bonnie got one of the biggest applause 👏 of the evening . BP was in good voice and very comical throughout. Was a bit perturbed at the opening with Lea. When she spoke her voice seemed a bit slurred did get me a bit worried . But throughout the show she was great glad they gave her the right material for her voice now which isn’t what it was but hey BP it’s BP in person ! Second half we thought was much better than first some great performances standing ovation at the end … not sure if anyone else there tonight noticed one actress nudged BP forward in the end number looked quite assertive from the circle 3/5 fro our friends 4/5 from me What do you mean nudgd her foward?? |
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Post by drowseychap on Dec 28, 2023 11:32:09 GMT
Saw the show tonight went with friends who didn’t know many of the shows or songs … enjoyable show for them in most parts Bonnie got one of the biggest applause 👏 of the evening . BP was in good voice and very comical throughout. Was a bit perturbed at the opening with Lea. When she spoke her voice seemed a bit slurred did get me a bit worried . But throughout the show she was great glad they gave her the right material for her voice now which isn’t what it was but hey BP it’s BP in person ! Second half we thought was much better than first some great performances standing ovation at the end … not sure if anyone else there tonight noticed one actress nudged BP forward in the end number looked quite assertive from the circle 3/5 fro our friends 4/5 from me What do you mean nudgd her foward?? Literally that …. It was at the end BP was at back of the stage other actress was bottom of the steps as they all moved round Bp was still standing towards back of stage … other actress nudged her forward she took a few steps rather quickly then carried on to the front ? Wonder if she was in the wrong position ? |
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Post by theatreloverlondon on Dec 29, 2023 10:00:57 GMT
Anyone else going to closing night??
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Post by Someone in a tree on Dec 29, 2023 11:05:35 GMT
Me! I went to the dress of the gala concert and a late preview of the West end run #smug
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Post by jaybird89 on Dec 29, 2023 13:08:57 GMT
I wish I was going to the closing night but I can't delay returning to work an extra week just to see the closing night of this annoyingly  . |
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Post by apubleed on Dec 29, 2023 14:26:14 GMT
I’ll be there. The show is too important to me!
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Post by sl1888 on Dec 29, 2023 17:36:23 GMT
I am! I can’t wait. Second time for me (I went to one of the previews).
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Post by musicbox on Dec 29, 2023 17:59:21 GMT
What do you mean nudgd her foward?? Literally that …. It was at the end BP was at back of the stage other actress was bottom of the steps as they all moved round Bp was still standing towards back of stage … other actress nudged her forward she took a few steps rather quickly then carried on to the front ? Wonder if she was in the wrong position ? I've seen the show a few times now, but the second night I went Gavin Lee accidentally bashed into Bernadette during the final song and knocked her over to the side a little bit. Bernadette looked absolutely furious and gave him a look of total disgust for a second, before going straight back into smiley happy mode - I was thinking I would've loved to have been a fly on the wall backstage afterwards! |
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Post by theatreloverlondon on Dec 29, 2023 18:24:01 GMT
Literally that …. It was at the end BP was at back of the stage other actress was bottom of the steps as they all moved round Bp was still standing towards back of stage … other actress nudged her forward she took a few steps rather quickly then carried on to the front ? Wonder if she was in the wrong position ? I've seen the show a few times now, but the second night I went Gavin Lee accidentally bashed into Bernadette during the final song and knocked her over to the side a little bit. Bernadette looked absolutely furious and gave him a look of total disgust for a second, before going straight back into smiley happy mode - I was thinking I would've loved to have been a fly on the wall backstage afterwards! If you’re telling the truth & not joking that’s SO funny. I wish I could’ve seen. Though to be fair to Bernie, the look of disgust may well have just been a mix of shock and her facelift 🤣 |
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Post by musicbox on Dec 29, 2023 19:03:32 GMT
I've seen the show a few times now, but the second night I went Gavin Lee accidentally bashed into Bernadette during the final song and knocked her over to the side a little bit. Bernadette looked absolutely furious and gave him a look of total disgust for a second, before going straight back into smiley happy mode - I was thinking I would've loved to have been a fly on the wall backstage afterwards! If you’re telling the truth & not joking that’s SO funny. I wish I could’ve seen. Though to be fair to Bernie, the look of disgust may well have just been a mix of shock and her facelift 🤣 100% serious! I burst out laughing but then felt bad as she looked a bit shaken. |
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