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Post by bobbievanhusen on Nov 11, 2024 7:48:16 GMT
When Aida was on Broadway it was a sensation. Great music, staging and performances. And stunt casting pop singers in lead roles. Deborah Cox, Michelle Williams, Toni Braxton, Taylor Dayne, to name a few. I suspect if you asked thousands of people to name an Elton John musical, Aida would barely come up. Again, that show was more about the people in it, rather than the guy that wrote it |
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Post by mrbarnaby on Nov 11, 2024 10:33:50 GMT
Aida was great, with fabulous songs and a brilliant design. Really sad we never got it.
Would have been perfect at the Prince Edward.
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Post by anthony40 on Nov 11, 2024 12:18:34 GMT
I saw AIDA on Broadway in 2000 with mate.
We knew nothing about it but it was our last night so bought a ticket on a whim of the strength of the names Elton John and Time Rice and saw the original cast..
Bloody brilliant! If fact, one of the highlights of my trip! I never forgot it!
I have the cast recording on CD, the brochure and the hardback book.
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Post by ntherooh on Nov 11, 2024 13:07:22 GMT
Sad thing they absolutely BUTCHERED the show 2 years ago with the new dutch version. Were rumors of it coming to London if well received.
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Post by theatreguymike on Nov 11, 2024 13:46:07 GMT
Saw this last week at the Dominion, with a group. They are giving huge reductions for groups. I paid £45 for row V - not good! The band was very loud so most of the words cannot be heard. I would not recommend sitting in the rear half of the Stalls, for any price. You feel a great distance from the stage in this theatre and although a spectacular show, it does have some intimate scenes we would like to have seen and heard more clearly.
As for the musical itself, it’s not a patch on Elton John’s Tammy, but the script seemed to amuse those sitting nearer the stage where most of the laughter came from. The choreography is mainly strutting with attitude which soon loses its attraction and amusement value. The performances are good and Williams will certainly please fans. Money has obviously been spent but will fans paying the very high prices think it’s worth it? I often see shows twice but would not want to see to this one again.
It gets 3 stars from me, like MJ and WAISS. Just watch the film again.
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Post by unseaworthy on Nov 11, 2024 15:43:09 GMT
Is the aim for this to be an open ended run? Just wondering how it will do when Vanessa Williams leaves
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Post by A.Ham on Nov 11, 2024 17:28:18 GMT
Is the aim for this to be an open ended run? Just wondering how it will do when Vanessa Williams leaves I’m pretty sure Vanessa said on Graham Norton she’s here for a year with it, but unsure if that’s from London’s opening or Plymouth’s. I agree it could be a much harder sell with a MT name than a well known TV name like her. |
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Post by Always@thetheatre on Nov 11, 2024 17:43:52 GMT
Is the aim for this to be an open ended run? Just wondering how it will do when Vanessa Williams leaves I’m pretty sure Vanessa said on Graham Norton she’s here for a year with it, but unsure if that’s from London’s opening or Plymouth’s. I agree it could be a much harder sell with a MT name than a well known TV name like her. 20th July is Vanessa's last show, but obviously things can change. |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Nov 11, 2024 19:52:44 GMT
When I think of Lion King the last thing I think of is Elton.
What I do think of how it’s been clogging up the Lyceum for far too long and should be given a long rest.
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Post by pjw on Nov 12, 2024 8:52:13 GMT
On no planet is Elton John the draw for this. The Devil Wears Prada is a beloved title for that millennial sweet spot of girls in their 20s/30s who want a prosecco fuelled night out with their mates. 20s/30s/40s and 50s based on what I observed when I saw the show...and for that reason might be an enduring hit! |
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Post by mrbarnaby on Nov 12, 2024 11:06:56 GMT
Is tonight Press Night?
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Post by Deleted on Nov 12, 2024 17:39:27 GMT
It's sold out of the whole of November according to their website. Not bad going in such a big venue.
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Post by mrbarnaby on Nov 12, 2024 22:22:48 GMT
Is the aim for this to be an open ended run? Just wondering how it will do when Vanessa Williams leaves Is she that big a draw? Ugly Betty was ages ago and she hasn’t really had a profile since. |
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Post by Paulw on Nov 12, 2024 23:46:58 GMT
It's sold out of the whole of November according to their website. Not bad going in such a big venue. But look at December onwards and it’s a different story |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 13, 2024 5:47:32 GMT
It's sold out of the whole of November according to their website. Not bad going in such a big venue. But look at December onwards and it’s a different story True, but any show being sold out for 3+ weeks ahead in a 2000 seat venue is good going these days. Especially a theatre that hasnt had a hit in years. Not sure why you need to dismiss that. I think its the title probably more than Vanessa, the movie is pretty iconic. Many lines and moments are quoted daily and in memes/gifs etc. But casting Vanessa is a great move as Ugly Betty definitely had a decent fan base that would cross over with DWP so it could be the perfect combination. |
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Post by Paulw on Nov 13, 2024 9:11:59 GMT
But look at December onwards and it’s a different story True, but any show being sold out for 3+ weeks ahead in a 2000 seat venue is good going these days. Especially a theatre that hasnt had a hit in years. Not sure why you need to dismiss that. I think its the title probably more than Vanessa, the movie is pretty iconic. Many lines and moments are quoted daily and in memes/gifs etc. But casting Vanessa is a great move as Ugly Betty definitely had a decent fan base that would cross over with DWP so it could be the perfect combination. I’m not dismissing that I’m stating fact and it’s banded about it’s going to be a huge hit based on those sales up till the end of November when it’s not selling well after that. I know it’s a huge theatre I know this theatre extremely well and know what is needed to sell it out night after night! I expect this to sell ok but I still think it will have a lot of empty seats (back stalls and back circle) going into next year and think it will be on Rush and have offers before the year is out |
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Post by raiseitup on Nov 14, 2024 22:51:49 GMT
There are TodayTix posters on the tube showing £30 rush tickets for Prada, just checked the app and it's not the case, but maybe something happening soon?
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Post by Being Alive on Nov 14, 2024 23:56:36 GMT
There are TodayTix posters on the tube showing £30 rush tickets for Prada, just checked the app and it's not the case, but maybe something happening soon? After press |
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Post by blamerobots on Nov 15, 2024 22:35:24 GMT
I had that moment earlier today and was fairly disappointed that I wouldn't be popping into the Dominion after the day is done  How easy will Rush tickets be? Hope they meet demand and don't just release 3 or something ridiculous. It's a big place..! |
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Post by A.Ham on Nov 16, 2024 8:40:54 GMT
I’m sure they’ll adjust the volume of Rush tickets according to what they need to keep the theatre full. May well start off with low availability then as other sales gradually decline Rush allocation will increase.
I’m making a huge assumption here that most theatres adjust their Rush allocation according to how well a performance is or isn’t selling. I’m sure someone in the know will be able to confirm!
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Post by LaLuPone on Nov 16, 2024 9:56:43 GMT
I’m sure they’ll adjust the volume of Rush tickets according to what they need to keep the theatre full. May well start off with low availability then as other sales gradually decline Rush allocation will increase. I’m making a huge assumption here that most theatres adjust their Rush allocation according to how well a performance is or isn’t selling. I’m sure someone in the know will be able to confirm! Yes correct. There is usually a contract made with TodayTix with a minimum number of rush seats that have to be given for every performance (things like Press Night, closing night etc can be left out) and then the Box Office will add extras to the allocation based on how much there is to shift. |
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Post by blamerobots on Nov 16, 2024 14:05:43 GMT
Looks like we'll be waiting as all performances soon are sold out. Cant imagine many tickets reserved for rush
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Post by Phantom of London on Nov 17, 2024 14:55:05 GMT
It is sold out for now, but plenty of tickets in January if you can wait. This will need good reviews to move tickets in the graveyard months.
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Post by blamerobots on Nov 17, 2024 15:50:10 GMT
I'm not that eager to see this, especially if this is going to run for a while. I'd rather wait for the rush tix to come in and chance some cheaper tix after work rather than pay the amount the decent seats go for.
But I will see this, I'll try to |
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Post by distantcousin on Nov 18, 2024 14:40:45 GMT
I saw AIDA on Broadway in 2000 with mate. We knew nothing about it but it was our last night so bought a ticket on a whim of the strength of the names Elton John and Time Rice and saw the original cast.. Bloody brilliant! If fact, one of the highlights of my trip! I never forgot it! I have the cast recording on CD, the brochure and the hardback book. I saw it on my first trip to New York in 2002. Had been in my sights ever since the concept album came out, which I loved. Starred Adam Pascal and Maya Days at the time (as in "The Tamperer featuring Maya" - what's she gonna look like with a chimney on her?!?") It was a great show that met, perhaps even exceeded my expectations. |
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