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Post by TallPaul on Jan 12, 2018 13:42:23 GMT
Cuba doesn't really excite me...though he will bring the punters in from the providences I really can't be bothered, so I'll leave it you BurlyBeaR. And I'm pretty sure we're from the provinces. |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Jan 12, 2018 13:47:39 GMT
^Nothing wrong with that if it is to build stamina for the run, is there? If you need to build stamina for three numbers sure  Let’s overlook the facts that he hasn’t got a musical credit to his name according to the bible that is wiki. I’m sure he’ll be fabulous though. |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Jan 12, 2018 13:50:51 GMT
Cuba doesn't really excite me...though he will bring the punters in from the providences I really can't be bothered, so I'll leave it you BurlyBeaR . And I'm pretty sure we're from the provinces. He won’t be bringing THIS punter in from the providences! |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 12, 2018 13:53:57 GMT
He won’t be bringing THIS punter in from the providences! The providences are North America, aren't they? |
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Post by danb on Jan 12, 2018 15:24:31 GMT
He won’t be bringing THIS punter in from the providences! The providences are North America, aren't they? No, I believe it’s anywhere north of Welwyn and south of Cheadle Hulme. Anywhere further up is referenced as ‘the wilds’ and it is assumed that the punters there would only enjoy panto or Blood Brothers (as long as theres a Nolan involved!). 😂🙄 |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Jan 12, 2018 15:32:09 GMT
We also like Priscilla with an inadequate bus because we’re thankful for what we can get.
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Post by tonyloco on Jan 12, 2018 15:41:20 GMT
If you need to build stamina for three numbers sure Perhaps it's not so much building stamina as learning to sing the actual music as it is written. I remember one actor playing Billy Flynn who was so musically inadequate that the endings of all of his songs had been simplified. And he didn't even act the part particularly well either! Marti Pellow was my favourite Billy and he really knew how to sing that music. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 12, 2018 15:47:34 GMT
^Nothing wrong with that if it is to build stamina for the run, is there? If you need to build stamina for three numbers sure Let’s overlook the facts that he hasn’t got a musical credit to his name according to the bible that is wiki. I’m sure he’ll be fabulous though. Everyone has to start somewhere - anyone who's ever been in a show has a first credit to their name! |
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Post by showtoones on Jan 12, 2018 15:50:36 GMT
The providences are North America, aren't they? No, I believe it’s anywhere north of Welwyn and south of Cheadle Hulme. Anywhere further up is referenced as ‘the wilds’ and it is assumed that the punters there would only enjoy panto or Blood Brothers (as long as theres a Nolan involved!). 😂🙄 A Nolan...Kimberly Walsh or an X Factor reject |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Jan 12, 2018 16:27:09 GMT
If you need to build stamina for three numbers sure Let’s overlook the facts that he hasn’t got a musical credit to his name according to the bible that is wiki. I’m sure he’ll be fabulous though. Everyone has to start somewhere - anyone who's ever been in a show has a first credit to their name! Yes but at £125 for a seat I may want to see someone whose moved along a bit. |
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Post by danb on Jan 12, 2018 16:44:34 GMT
Everyone has to start somewhere - anyone who's ever been in a show has a first credit to their name! Yes but at £125 for a seat I may want to see someone whose moved along a bit. I’m not sure why people assume that ‘Both Reached For the Gun’ is a tricky sing? Sure it’s a little bit physically demanding, but holding the note isn’t hard and neither of his other tunes are big sings. This is why any Tom, Dick & Harry has been cast before. What exists is the vacancy for someone to come along and do it really bloody well, with the right amount of sleaze with some light and shade too. |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Jan 12, 2018 17:36:32 GMT
Two words: Jerry Springer.
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Post by showtoones on Jan 12, 2018 17:42:32 GMT
Two words: Jerry Springer. I actually liked Jerry Springer because of the subtext of his talk show and the role he was playing. Billy Zane and George Hamilton were a lot worse. I liked John Barrowman though he was quite camp as Billy. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 12, 2018 18:20:43 GMT
We really need the casting of the two leads and Mama Morton to be annaunced now please and thank you.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 12, 2018 21:31:52 GMT
Everyone has to start somewhere - anyone who's ever been in a show has a first credit to their name! Yes but at £125 for a seat I may want to see someone whose moved along a bit. That rules out pretty much every West End show then - usually at least some of the ensemble are making their debuts, and sometimes even some of the leads! Also you don't have to pay £125 if you don't want to... |
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Post by longinthetooth on Jan 12, 2018 22:13:44 GMT
Ahem. I've just booked, and snagged a second row ticket for £32.50. OK, to be fair, it's a Wednesday matinee, and special rate for seniors.
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Post by Phantom of London on Jan 12, 2018 23:03:26 GMT
Come on, after years of this limping along in the West End, being stunt cast to hell and living off the back of the Oscar winning movie - this truly has lost its razzle dazzle. Sure Cuba 🇨🇺 wil shift tickets, but after that it will die like it did at the Garrick, they also have to pay for a new production and we know on Broadway shows cost up to $16m 💲💲💲👼🏽, the if you know Chicago then you will be very familiar with why this cost £16k t put on.
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Post by Oleanna on Jan 12, 2018 23:18:53 GMT
Aren’t they likely to just use the touring set?
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Post by couldileaveyou on Jan 13, 2018 8:45:51 GMT
Oh what wonderful casting! Cuba is a fine actor and whilst it does happen, it’s not that often you get an Oscar winning actor on the west end (particularly one that isn’t British). I may be wrong, but I think that this will also be the debut acting performance of a black Oscar winner on the west end. Wasn't Whoopi Goldberg in Sister Act at a certain point? |
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Post by sam22 on Jan 13, 2018 8:50:26 GMT
Oh what wonderful casting! Cuba is a fine actor and whilst it does happen, it’s not that often you get an Oscar winning actor on the west end (particularly one that isn’t British). I may be wrong, but I think that this will also be the debut acting performance of a black Oscar winner on the west end. What about Whoopi Goldberg in Sister Act (albeit for a very short run). I can't think of any others though |
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Post by sam22 on Jan 13, 2018 8:51:22 GMT
Oh what wonderful casting! Cuba is a fine actor and whilst it does happen, it’s not that often you get an Oscar winning actor on the west end (particularly one that isn’t British). I may be wrong, but I think that this will also be the debut acting performance of a black Oscar winner on the west end. Wasn't Whoopi Goldberg in Sister Act at a certain point? Ahh we both said the same thing but you got in first so now it looks like I copied you! |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 13, 2018 10:55:55 GMT
I'd love to see Jennifer Hudson give Mama Morton a go, especially considering she is in the UK at the moment anyway. Even if just for a limited run. But I doubt they would have the budget for two Oscar winners haha.
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Post by schuttep on Jan 13, 2018 11:17:16 GMT
Lauren Bacall was in Sweet Bird of Youth at the (now) Harold Pinter theatre in 1985. Admittedly her Oscar was an Honorary Award.
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Post by danb on Jan 13, 2018 11:27:51 GMT
Lauren Bacall was in Sweet Bird of Youth at the (now) Harold Pinter theatre in 1985. Admittedly her Oscar was an Honorary Award. ...and she isn’t black! |
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Post by anthony40 on Jan 13, 2018 11:50:53 GMT
Personally I am excited about the casting of Cuba Gooding Jnr.
First and foremost he is a dancer, then actor.
This casting is gonna get this Aussie arse on a seat.
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