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Post by 42ndBlvd on Sept 28, 2023 23:23:40 GMT
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Post by theatrefan62 on Sept 28, 2023 23:26:34 GMT
This didn't exactly set the broadway box office alight, I'm not sure this would do that well here. Seems an unusual choice for a transfer.
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Post by 42ndBlvd on Sept 28, 2023 23:33:20 GMT
This didn't exactly set the broadway box office alight, I'm not sure this would do that well here. Seems an unusual choice for a transfer. Perhaps a limited transfer might work. Something akin to anything goes at the Barbican then take it on tour. If they can stunt cast as well, the role of Oswald is great for that. I'm guessing their west end plans were made quite recent if 2025 is their goal. |
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Post by Jon on Sept 28, 2023 23:33:58 GMT
I imagine the London transfer is subject to theatre availability although Trafalgar's Olympia Theatre is planned for 2025 so perhaps ATG could make a deal with the former owners at Trafalgar to launch it there?
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Post by LaLuPone on Sept 28, 2023 23:37:38 GMT
I saw this in NYC last month and it’s great fun, it’s one of those ones that I’m not sure would really sell but once people got in the door they’d love it. Barbican does seem a good fit for it if they have the wingspace for the train (or they could just downsize it).
Kelly Agbowu would absolutely kill it as Sweet Sue and I think Alex Thomas-Smith would be a great choice for Jerry/Daphne.
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Post by Mark on Sept 29, 2023 0:33:58 GMT
Something to really look forward to. It’s a truly fabulous show. The landscape of the West End could look very different in two years time, who knows which theatres will even be available.
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Post by toomasj on Sept 29, 2023 0:52:51 GMT
Yes please, I’d love to see this if it does indeed make it. The movie is an absolute classic.
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Post by ncbears on Sept 29, 2023 2:07:09 GMT
Did Sugar! ever play a West End theatre? Because, it's from the same film and had more non-preview performances on Broadway than Some Like It Hot - Sugar had 505 performances (plus 14 previews) - Some Like It Hot should end with 483 performances (plus 43 previews). So, if you count previews, then Some Like It Hot wins 526 to 519.
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Post by couldileaveyou on Sept 29, 2023 5:46:47 GMT
Did Sugar! ever play a West End theatre? Because, it's from the same film and had more non-preview performances on Broadway than Some Like It Hot - Sugar had 505 performances (plus 14 previews) - Some Like It Hot should end with 483 performances (plus 43 previews). So, if you count previews, then Some Like It Hot wins 526 to 519. It ran for 3 months at the Prince Edward back in 1992. They reverted to the movie title hoping to sell better but it clearly didn't work. So this would be the second Some Like It Hot musical in the West End |
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Post by Oleanna on Sept 29, 2023 7:20:56 GMT
Did Sugar! ever play a West End theatre? Because, it's from the same film and had more non-preview performances on Broadway than Some Like It Hot - Sugar had 505 performances (plus 14 previews) - Some Like It Hot should end with 483 performances (plus 43 previews). So, if you count previews, then Some Like It Hot wins 526 to 519. It ran for 3 months at the Prince Edward back in 1992. They reverted to the movie title hoping to sell better but it clearly didn't work. So this would be the second Some Like It Hot musical in the West End Starring Tommy Steele, no less! |
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Post by mrbarnaby on Sept 29, 2023 7:50:05 GMT
This show was brilliant so I would be delighted to see it come to London. Such a shame that it couldn’t find its audience in New York
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Post by oxfordsimon on Sept 29, 2023 7:58:11 GMT
A lot can happen before 2025, I wouldn't get excited just yet.
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Post by kyvai on Sept 29, 2023 8:25:11 GMT
Well I’d be excited to see it for one!
Any intel on if Christian Borle will come with it?!?!?
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Post by anita on Sept 29, 2023 9:34:15 GMT
So glad. I love the CD.
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Post by BVM on Sept 29, 2023 9:37:19 GMT
Pinch of salt I think.
Everything that posts closing notices announces transfers or tours at the same time - many never materialise.
If it did come though - I think limited run, Barbican or similar is a good call. Can't see this sustaining open ended West End....
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Post by Being Alive on Sept 29, 2023 11:34:51 GMT
I could see this in the Piccadilly - it says 2025 but doesn't say when. Could give Moulin Rouge another 15-18 months and then it can bugger off x
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Post by shownut on Sept 29, 2023 11:37:46 GMT
Pinch of salt I think. Everything that posts closing notices announces transfers or tours at the same time - many never materialise. If it did come though - I think limited run, Barbican or similar is a good call. Can't see this sustaining open ended West End.... I can actually see this one happening though yes, some things announced never arrive. I am still greatly disappointed that JAGGED LITTLE PILL which was announced for November 2022 never happened. But many a show that didn't fare so well on Broadway subsequently opened in the West End to a fair degree of success and longevity....LEGALLY BLONDE, 9 TO 5, FROZEN and PRETTY WOMAN to name a handful.... |
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Post by mrbarnaby on Sept 29, 2023 12:15:53 GMT
I could see this in the Piccadilly - it says 2025 but doesn't say when. Could give Moulin Rouge another 15-18 months and then it can bugger off x Small problem- Moulin is still taking lots of money. I could see this doing well in London. NYC shows that have failed have often go on to success in London- and likewise hit NYC shows have failed miserably here. . Drowsy and Spring Awakening spring to mind |
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Post by Jon on Sept 29, 2023 12:22:48 GMT
Does Some Like it Hot have to be at an ATG venue? ATG were one of the producers of DEH and that went to the Noel Coward.
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Post by mrbarnaby on Sept 29, 2023 12:51:59 GMT
Truth is that the Savoy is the most perfect venue for this- but will likely still have Mean Girls running in there
Or the Prince Edward- but again- MJ will be ensconced in there.
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Post by oxfordsimon on Sept 29, 2023 13:36:44 GMT
Truth is that the Savoy is the most perfect venue for this- but will likely still have Mean Girls running in there Or the Prince Edward- but again- MJ will be ensconced in there. I am far from convinced that MJ will stay for that long. |
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Post by Jon on Sept 29, 2023 13:46:06 GMT
I could see it at the Adelphi, BTTF probably would have run its course by then.
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Post by mrbarnaby on Sept 29, 2023 14:07:32 GMT
Truth is that the Savoy is the most perfect venue for this- but will likely still have Mean Girls running in there Or the Prince Edward- but again- MJ will be ensconced in there. I am far from convinced that MJ will stay for that long. Have you seen MJ ? |
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Post by mattnyc on Sept 29, 2023 14:15:04 GMT
I love this show so much. I’ve seen it 7x here and am really excited to see who they get for these roles in London.
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Post by oxfordsimon on Sept 29, 2023 14:22:56 GMT
I am far from convinced that MJ will stay for that long. Have you seen MJ ? Other than some clips on YouTube, no. But the Jackson brand is somewhat tarnished and UK audiences had Thriller Live as an option for a very long time. I remain unconvinced that MJ will capture the imagination of audiences. Yes, it has done well on Broadway but that is no guarantee. |
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Post by Jon on Sept 29, 2023 14:27:39 GMT
You'd have to be incredibly pessimistic to suggest MJ will be a failure.
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Post by mattnyc on Sept 29, 2023 14:35:36 GMT
MJ has surpassed most expectations here. When it was announced, most people I know thought the controversy surrounding him would ensure the show not be a success but it’s an absolute hit that will be here for years.
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Post by mrbarnaby on Sept 29, 2023 16:19:48 GMT
Other than some clips on YouTube, no. But the Jackson brand is somewhat tarnished and UK audiences had Thriller Live as an option for a very long time. I remain unconvinced that MJ will capture the imagination of audiences. Yes, it has done well on Broadway but that is no guarantee. I don’t think you are in a position to say it will fail here when you haven’t actually seen it. |
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Post by oxfordsimon on Sept 29, 2023 16:29:11 GMT
The overwhelming majority of people who book to see it will not have seen it before.
They make their decision to attend based on whatever is out there to sell the piece.
So it really is laughable to say that I am not entitled to be sceptical because I haven't seen the show.
London has been awash in biographical shows. And has had Thriller Live for a very long run.
I may well be proved wrong. But I just don't see this as a guaranteed long running hit.
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