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Post by Mark on Jun 12, 2023 12:09:50 GMT
Tesori has London Ambitions for Kimberly Akimbo. I think it’s only a matter of time before it happens.
Mentions Hampstead/Young Vic as venues she’d like to host it.
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Post by shownut on Jun 12, 2023 12:42:00 GMT
Tesori has London Ambitions for Kimberly Akimbo. I think it’s only a matter of time before it happens. Mentions Hampstead/Young Vic as venues she’d like to host it. Both would be ideal spaces for this lovely, intimate show. Her FUN HOME was (imo)better at the Young Vic than it was on Broadway. Will keep fingers crossed. |
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Post by anthony40 on Jun 12, 2023 12:50:23 GMT
I didn't like Caroline, or Change- in fact its the only musical that I've fallen asleep in.
Fun Home just blew me away! I never forgot it.
Looking forward to getting to know this show.
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Post by ladidah on Jun 12, 2023 12:56:39 GMT
After the Tony win, surely this will happen.
This is a show where I've been meaning to listen to the soundtrack for ages, but I seem to never find the time.
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Post by intoanewlife on Jun 12, 2023 13:11:15 GMT
I didn't like Caroline, or Change- in fact its the only musical that I've fallen asleep in. Fun Home just blew me away! I never forgot it. I hated both of them with a passion, so I'll be giving this one a wide birth... |
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Post by Someone in a tree on Jun 12, 2023 13:12:15 GMT
I didn't like Caroline, or Change- in fact its the only musical that I've fallen asleep in. Fun Home just blew me away! I never forgot it. Looking forward to getting to know this show. I loved Caroline at the NT. Blue, Violet and Fun home all left me cold - aren't we all different?! |
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Post by jr on Jun 12, 2023 13:33:17 GMT
I didn't like Caroline, or Change- in fact its the only musical that I've fallen asleep in. Fun Home just blew me away! I never forgot it. Looking forward to getting to know this show. I loved Caroline at the NT. Blue, Violet and Fun home all left me cold - aren't we all different?! Yes we are! Loved Caroline at Hampstead. Blue at ENO really good. Violet fine. Fun home bored me to tears. I was just telling a friend this morning how long til we could have this in London. My bet was 10 years. Happy I am wrong! Soft Power would be a great option too. Pulitzer nominated but no Broadway and no London production. |
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Post by usbuzzer on Jun 12, 2023 13:46:46 GMT
I loved Kimberly Akimbo on Broadway, I'm sure it does well in London! It'd be interesting to see who will play the lead or if Victoria transfers for some limited time.
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Post by Being Alive on Jun 12, 2023 14:05:53 GMT
We'd get a limited run a la Fun Home and a British cast I'd assume.
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Post by couldileaveyou on Jun 12, 2023 14:13:07 GMT
I'd love to see Victoria Clark make her London debut, but I guess Jenna Russell would be the first in line for this. She's a decade younger than Clark but by the time the transfer happens she'll be pushing 60. After Fun Home, Bridges of Madison County and Fun Home, it feels inevitable
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Post by mattnyc on Jun 12, 2023 14:47:03 GMT
My first thought was “oooh Caroline O’Connor will be brilliant”
Please God keep this away from Imelda though lol
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Post by Mark on Jun 12, 2023 14:49:31 GMT
Can we put Jo Riding into the mix too please.
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Post by Being Alive on Jun 12, 2023 16:30:49 GMT
Can we put Jo Riding into the mix too please. Always |
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Post by AddisonMizner on Jun 12, 2023 18:30:04 GMT
I always find I like the music of Tesori shows, but the musicals themselves leave me cold. I felt this way about CAROLINE, OR CHANGE, VIOLET and FUN HOME. I enjoyed her opera, BLUE - probably the best thing of hers I have seen. I have only seen the recording of the original Broadway cast of SHREK (it was ok), but have not seen THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE.
Hope this is true about KIMBERLY AKIMBO though - I love the cast recording, and it looks like this may work dramatically too. I will definitely go and see it if it indeed happens.
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Post by theatreliker on Jun 12, 2023 21:19:55 GMT
We saw the second preview in NY and it's become one of my favourite musicals. A lovely score
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Post by jr on Jun 13, 2023 12:10:24 GMT
My first thought was “oooh Caroline O’Connor will be brilliant” Please God keep this away from Imelda though lol Unless the character is angry all the way through the show  I think she got stuck on that gear after Gypsy. |
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Post by mrbarnaby on Jun 13, 2023 13:15:48 GMT
I didn't like Caroline, or Change- in fact its the only musical that I've fallen asleep in. Fun Home just blew me away! I never forgot it. I hated both of them with a passion, so I'll be giving this one a wide birth... I hated both of those shows too- and ADORED at this one. It’s tuneful, witty and deeply moving Please keep Jenna Russell away from this. Just bring Victoria Clark over |
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Post by Paul on Jun 13, 2023 13:18:21 GMT
I really hope this happens. It's just a small show about living your life, which is something everyone can relate to. I saw the show in December and I am still thinking about it.
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Post by westendcub on Jun 13, 2023 14:08:07 GMT
Went for my 2nd time on Wednesday, it must come over!!
I would love Victoria Clark to do it here!
My be a unpopular choice on here but I think Sheridan Smith could be great as ‘Aunt Debra’
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Post by intoanewlife on Jun 13, 2023 15:19:39 GMT
I hated both of them with a passion, so I'll be giving this one a wide birth... I hated both of those shows too- and ADORED at this one. It’s tuneful, witty and deeply moving Please keep Jenna Russell away from this. Just bring Victoria Clark over In fairness I didn't have a problem with the music in either of those shows, so if the story is somewhat palatable (unlike the other 2) I may give it a go. |
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Post by mrbarnaby on Jun 13, 2023 15:46:28 GMT
Went for my 2nd time on Wednesday, it must come over!! I would love Victoria Clark to do it here! My be a unpopular choice on here but I think Sheridan Smith could be great as ‘Aunt Debra’ No. Just no. |
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Post by alece10 on Jun 13, 2023 15:51:00 GMT
I had a listen this afternoon to the music. Couple of decent songs but not enough to convince me to go an see it.
Whereas listening to Shucked I know I'm going to enjoy it.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 14, 2023 13:04:54 GMT
The show title amuses me sounds like a great Drag Queen or Porn Star name or even slapstick Carry On type female character. But the synopsis does sound interesting so may well be a show to keep an eye on.
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Post by bobbievanhusen on Jun 15, 2023 0:06:32 GMT
Everytime I see or hear this title, I instantly think of The League of Gentlemens 'Legz Akimbo Theatre Company'
Now that i'd go and see.
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Post by BVM on Jun 15, 2023 9:16:26 GMT
I do find the Tony's farcical to be honest. Best Musical? Well fair enough, maybe it is, I've not seen it. Best book? Again, who knows, not seen it.
Best score though? Do me a favour. I mean yes, music is SO subjective how does one judge. Personally, I couldn't make it through the cast recording.
Shucked - great score. NYNY - good score. Some Like It Hot - fun big (slightly samey) score. Bad Cinderella - #SorryNotSorry - WAY better score - choon after choon.
Tony's just decide which show they're gonna give everything to and go for it. It's a joke and not objective.
Anyway, just my opinion of course. Show itself feels very Broadway. Can't see it doing well here other than in a Donmar Warehouse or similar type venue.
That said it clearly speaks to some people so I wish it well....
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Post by BVM on Jun 15, 2023 9:17:05 GMT
Everytime I see or hear this title, I instantly think of The League of Gentlemens 'Legz Akimbo Theatre Company' Now that i'd go and see. I love this! The name is problematic as it tells you nothing about it. I think Shucked might have a similar problem! |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 15, 2023 10:45:54 GMT
I do find the Tony's farcical to be honest. Best Musical? Well fair enough, maybe it is, I've not seen it. Best book? Again, who knows, not seen it. Best score though? Do me a favour. I mean yes, music is SO subjective how does one judge. Personally, I couldn't make it through the cast recording. Shucked - great score. NYNY - good score. Some Like It Hot - fun big (slightly samey) score. Bad Cinderella - #SorryNotSorry - WAY better score - choon after choon. Tony's just decide which show they're gonna give everything to and go for it. It's a joke and not objective. Anyway, just my opinion of course. Show itself feels very Broadway. Can't see it doing well here other than in a Donmar Warehouse or similar type venue. That said it clearly speaks to some people so I wish it well....
OK, I'll do you a favour.
Tesori composes music that complement the books and amplify the book. That's why her the music for the shows she's been a part of is so varied. They often do not win you over when separated from the book and the production, something true of Sondheim and others.
Awards are very subjective as you note. But this is just false: "Tony's just decide which show they're gonna give everything to and go for it. It's a joke and not objective." The Tony Awards are voted on by 800+ individuals from varied background throughout the country. The idea that such a diverse group would adopt a monolithic mindset focused on which show they will give multiple awards to is amusing.
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Post by BVM on Jun 15, 2023 11:01:54 GMT
I do find the Tony's farcical to be honest. Best Musical? Well fair enough, maybe it is, I've not seen it. Best book? Again, who knows, not seen it. Best score though? Do me a favour. I mean yes, music is SO subjective how does one judge. Personally, I couldn't make it through the cast recording. Shucked - great score. NYNY - good score. Some Like It Hot - fun big (slightly samey) score. Bad Cinderella - #SorryNotSorry - WAY better score - choon after choon. Tony's just decide which show they're gonna give everything to and go for it. It's a joke and not objective. Anyway, just my opinion of course. Show itself feels very Broadway. Can't see it doing well here other than in a Donmar Warehouse or similar type venue. That said it clearly speaks to some people so I wish it well....
OK, I'll do you a favour.
Tesori composes music that complement the books and amplify the book. That's why her the music for the shows she's been a part of is so varied. They often do not win you over when separated from the book and the production, something true of Sondheim and others.
Awards are very subjective as you note. But this is just false: "Tony's just decide which show they're gonna give everything to and go for it. It's a joke and not objective." The Tony Awards are voted on by 800+ individuals from varied background throughout the country. The idea that such a diverse group would adopt a monolithic mindset focused on which show they will give multiple awards to is amusing.
I mean fair enough for best musical. But shouldn't best score stand up independently? I mean like I said music is perhaps THE most subjective aspect of musical theatre and so granted it's difficult. And I guess you can get into a debate about what "best score" should stand for. IMHO it should be for the best music that you can stick the CD on and love before seeing the show. Might be 800+ individuals but they clearly have much in common. And there is a pattern in what Tony awards "reward." |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 15, 2023 15:43:23 GMT
Time again the idea this idea of a pattern is disproved regularly.
Are there briefly some common tendencies during specific periods? Sure. But if you look at the list of winners in best score, best book, or best musical, you'll find tremendous variety.
If there is a commonality, it is that the best musical often takes one or more of the other categories.
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Post by Oleanna on Jun 15, 2023 15:48:39 GMT
OK, I'll do you a favour.
Tesori composes music that complement the books and amplify the book. That's why her the music for the shows she's been a part of is so varied. They often do not win you over when separated from the book and the production, something true of Sondheim and others.
Awards are very subjective as you note. But this is just false: "Tony's just decide which show they're gonna give everything to and go for it. It's a joke and not objective." The Tony Awards are voted on by 800+ individuals from varied background throughout the country. The idea that such a diverse group would adopt a monolithic mindset focused on which show they will give multiple awards to is amusing.
I mean fair enough for best musical. But shouldn't best score stand up independently? I mean like I said music is perhaps THE most subjective aspect of musical theatre and so granted it's difficult. And I guess you can get into a debate about what "best score" should stand for. IMHO it should be for the best music that you can stick the CD on and love before seeing the show. Might be 800+ individuals but they clearly have much in common. And there is a pattern in what Tony awards "reward." But what you’ve just described is…not a musical theatre score! |
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I think she got stuck on that gear after Gypsy.
