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Post by nash16 on Mar 13, 2022 2:11:04 GMT
What an excellent venue for this. Suits it’s intimacy so well. And a joy to finally see it here in the U.K.
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Post by Someone in a tree on Mar 13, 2022 8:08:49 GMT
Are we getting a new production of it?
I watched a stream of the Broadway production during lock down. I really liked one song at the end of act 1 but wasn't impressed with the rest.
The choreographed set changes really bugged me and dragged the evening out - it's the same director of Hamilton.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 13, 2022 8:20:48 GMT
I enjoyed it when I saw it on Broadway but couldn't remember a single song a few days later. And I'm not sure I have any desire to see it again.
It suffers I think in comparison to Come From Away, which is the same sort of understated show but just far more memorable.
As a limited run it might do OK, but I think this is similarly a show that relied a lot on word of mouth, which takes time. But it's a small venue.
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Post by viserys on Mar 13, 2022 9:28:46 GMT
Just watch the movie on which it is based. It's a good story and I was initially pleased that it got adapted for the stage, but I found the musical slow as molasses with forgettable songs apart from the one where the leading lady goes on about Omar Sharif. Come From Away moves much much faster and also has the more engaging characters I think. Glad they went for a limited run at the small Donmar rather than trying for the West End.
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Post by stagebyte on Mar 13, 2022 10:36:39 GMT
Can’t find anything on google? Does anyone have a link/more info?
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Post by anthony40 on Mar 13, 2022 10:38:30 GMT
I have the cast recording
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Post by Being Alive on Mar 13, 2022 10:40:02 GMT
Is this for sure going into the Donmar?!
It's one of my favourite cast recordings.
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Post by zahidf on Mar 13, 2022 10:41:50 GMT
Is this for sure going into the Donmar?! It's one of my favourite cast recordings. Its in the plays section, but i basically overheard a conversation in the donmar bar before hte Henry V matinee talking about the new season ( to be announced Weds). A Dolls House Part 2 and Bands Visit are the two shows i heard them say was due to be announced |
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Post by singingbird on Mar 13, 2022 10:56:42 GMT
So happy about this. It's rare that the most interesting/left field new American shows open here these days, so I'll be delighted if this happens.
I don't know the show at all but find the central concept really intriguing and it's on my 'must investigate' list!
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Post by raiseitup on Mar 13, 2022 11:35:14 GMT
I absolutely love the song Answer Me. I think the Donmar is the perfect venue for this show! I'm excited.
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Post by theatremiss on Mar 13, 2022 11:42:49 GMT
I wonder how many young girls are going to think it’s Gary Barlow’s musical masterpiece being run in London. Could make for an interesting audience.
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Post by zahidf on Mar 13, 2022 11:45:43 GMT
Grandage is apparently going to direct this as well
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Post by fluxcapacitor on Mar 13, 2022 12:00:51 GMT
Saw this twice in the US - once with the original cast on Broadway and a second time on tour. Loved it both times, though Katrina Lenk had something very special about her as Dina in the OBC.
It’s a show that really lives in its live form and I don’t think the recording does it justice. Not withstanding the incredible live music, a lot of which is integrated into the live “band” on stage, so much of its success hinges on the atmosphere and magic that’s created very simply and in an understated way against a beige, purposely dull set. It’s a really unique, wonderful and intimate-feeling show (even at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre!) which really draws you in and I hope the version we get over here doesn’t try to transform it too much. I do think the Donmar is a great venue for it, and hope that’s confirmed soon.
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Post by ThereWillBeSun on Mar 13, 2022 12:35:17 GMT
One of the most underwhelming shows I have ever seen. (no surprise, I won't be seeing it)
I can see it at the Donmar but will I be making a return VISIT? ;-) - No, wasn't my cup of tea personally.
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Post by pomegranate on Mar 13, 2022 13:16:57 GMT
I wonder how many young girls are going to think it’s Gary Barlow’s musical masterpiece being run in London. Could make for an interesting audience. I don’t think girls who care about Gary Barlow are that young anymore! |
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Post by Mark on Mar 13, 2022 13:20:47 GMT
I really didn't rate this show in New York, but will be willing to give it another try over here. Donmar is a great venue for it.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 13, 2022 13:23:52 GMT
When I saw this on Broadway I adored the songs, but I found the story is thin and difficult to engage with. Exciting that it’s opening here, but it was a three star show with Katrina Lenk. I’d hazard a guess at it becoming two stars without her.
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Post by Being Alive on Mar 13, 2022 13:28:28 GMT
Well, what a delight that's going to be.
Gorgeous, intimate venue for it.
It's such a gem of a show, one of my favourite scores of recent years, and hugely moving.
Question is...who will play Dina? Because we don't have Katrina Lenk's in Britain
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Post by Deleted on Mar 13, 2022 14:37:39 GMT
I believe Peter Polycarpou is in it at the Donmar.
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Post by frankubelik on Mar 13, 2022 15:07:16 GMT
Does anyone ever get any decent seats these days (without a subscription?) I don't want to sit on the side upper level........Mind you their schedule has not been inspiring (for me) lately anyway.
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Post by couldileaveyou on Mar 13, 2022 15:08:25 GMT
Donmar is not selling out months in advance anymore, you can buy tickets any day for Henry V with Kit Harrington
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Post by Deleted on Mar 13, 2022 17:04:46 GMT
Are we getting a new production of it? I watched a stream of the Broadway production during lock down. I really liked one song at the end of act 1 but wasn't impressed with the rest. The choreographed set changes really bugged me and dragged the evening out - it's the same director of Hamilton. No, it is NOT the same director as Hamilton. The Band's Visit was directed by David Cromer. Also, if you watched a stream of it, you watched an illegal bootleg. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 13, 2022 17:06:26 GMT
Well, what a delight that's going to be. Gorgeous, intimate venue for it. It's such a gem of a show, one of my favourite scores of recent years, and hugely moving. Question is...who will play Dina? Because we don't have Katrina Lenk's in Britain Sophia Foroughi, currently playing Gibran's mother in BROKEN WINGS, would be wonderful. As would Zrinka Cviteši from ONCE. |
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Post by couldileaveyou on Mar 13, 2022 17:06:51 GMT
I loved the cast recording and the bootleg, very excited to see it. Carmen Cusack was supposed to replace Lenk before the show closed on Broadway, maybe she could make a long overdue London return in it
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Post by Someone in a tree on Mar 13, 2022 17:44:20 GMT
Are we getting a new production of it? I watched a stream of the Broadway production during lock down. I really liked one song at the end of act 1 but wasn't impressed with the rest. The choreographed set changes really bugged me and dragged the evening out - it's the same director of Hamilton. No, it is NOT the same director as Hamilton. The Band's Visit was directed by David Cromer. Also, if you watched a stream of it, you watched an illegal bootleg. 🤣🤣🤣 Whoops! just realised I watched Bandstand |
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