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Post by theatrefan62 on Oct 18, 2023 21:07:29 GMT
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Post by Jon on Oct 18, 2023 21:13:35 GMT
Where it could go? A lot of suitable theatres aren't available.
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Post by oxfordsimon on Oct 18, 2023 21:20:27 GMT
Does the UK need another revival of it?
Much as I love the piece...
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Post by Mark on Oct 18, 2023 21:30:25 GMT
Where it could go? A lot of suitable theatres aren't available. Could be a viable replacement for Frozen at Drury Lane. |
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Post by theatrefan62 on Oct 18, 2023 21:33:46 GMT
Where it could go? A lot of suitable theatres aren't available. Could be a viable replacement for Frozen at Drury Lane. That seems a bit ambitious. I don't think Joshs name carries as much weight here as it does NYC. Assuming he would come with it. Adelphi maybe if Back to the future has slowed down (but no obvious sign of that). |
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Post by couldileaveyou on Oct 18, 2023 21:34:41 GMT
Does the UK need another revival of it? Much as I love the piece... I'd love to see a good revival, but not this pedestrian production |
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Post by theatrefan62 on Oct 18, 2023 21:35:42 GMT
Does the UK need another revival of it? Much as I love the piece... It's been 10 years since the Michael Ball one, so although there's been concerts it's been a while since a full scale revival |
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Post by Being Alive on Oct 18, 2023 21:57:02 GMT
I'm sure the production does want to come here as it's got a strong cast and creative team (even if Mrs Lovett does sound like a cross between Moira Rose and Barbara Windsor) and it's one of Sondheim's more popular titles with the general public, but lets take this with a bucket of salt due to the source...
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Post by Deleted on Oct 18, 2023 22:01:56 GMT
I'd be surprised if Groban wanted to re-up for a transfer after it closes on Broadway, but perhaps having a long enough break might be an incentive. Honestly though, nothing about this production is so special that it screams "this has to transfer." Besides the joy of hearing a large orchestra playing the score and Groban' gorgeous vocals, I found the show unremarkable other than a few brief moments.
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Post by mrbarnaby on Oct 18, 2023 22:15:28 GMT
It’s a terrible production, no thanks to this.
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Post by WireHangers on Oct 18, 2023 23:10:58 GMT
Honestly, why? The last revival was so good and this one is so vanilla.
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Post by erik24601 on Oct 18, 2023 23:40:53 GMT
Could be a viable replacement for Frozen at Drury Lane. That seems a bit ambitious. I don't think Joshs name carries as much weight here as it does NYC. Assuming he would come with it. Adelphi maybe if Back to the future has slowed down (but no obvious sign of that). Please dear God not Josh….. |
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Post by alece10 on Oct 19, 2023 1:40:46 GMT
Even more importantly please NOT Annaleigh Ashford.
That casting really would make me not want to go and I've seen practically every London production of Sweeney
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Post by theatrefan62 on Oct 19, 2023 5:06:17 GMT
Even more importantly please NOT Annaleigh Ashford. That casting really would make me not want to go and I've seen practically every London production of Sweeney I agree, I don't want either lead really but especially not her. I also don't think British reviews and audiences would be as kind to her interpretation/accent |
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Post by capybara on Oct 19, 2023 8:01:13 GMT
I absolutely adore Sweeney, having seen it in Twickenham with David Bedella about a decade ago now. I’d welcome any chance to see it on such a grand scale.
Agree about AA though. As much as I love her, she shouldn’t come to the West End with that accent…
Lea Salonga please.
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Post by imstillhere on Oct 19, 2023 8:11:10 GMT
Jamie Lloyd wants to do a revival so perhaps we'll get that instead?
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Post by stuart on Oct 19, 2023 8:32:48 GMT
Jamie Lloyd wants to do a revival so perhaps we'll get that instead? A black stage. The barber shop is just a series of chairs on stage. The pies are a metaphor. Mrs Lovett is played by a child. |
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Post by my fairly obsessed lady on Oct 19, 2023 9:26:03 GMT
Granted, I've only listened to the cast album, but I found the new Broadway production terribly boring. At least a Jamie Lloyd revival would be exciting! And possibly no chance for JG nor AA to reprise their roles, which would be a plus  |
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Post by toomasj on Oct 19, 2023 9:33:58 GMT
Jamie Lloyd wants to do a revival so perhaps we'll get that instead? A black stage. The barber shop is just a series of chairs on stage. The pies are a metaphor. Mrs Lovett is played by a child. Barefoot, lining up behind chairs in rows. I wonder exactly happened to Jamie Lloyd at primary school anyway? If his next “set” features the “apparatus”, semolina or answering a register then my suspicions will be confirmed. Only joking of course, he’d never introduce anything new. |
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Post by WireHangers on Oct 19, 2023 11:12:16 GMT
I absolutely adore Sweeney, having seen it in Twickenham with David Bedella about a decade ago now. I’d welcome any chance to see it on such a grand scale. Agree about AA though. As much as I love her, she shouldn’t come to the West End with that accent… Lea Salonga please. Lea played the role in the Philippines at a time I was living in Australia, and I was so tempted to fly to Manila just to see her in the show. |
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Post by Being Alive on Oct 19, 2023 11:40:16 GMT
Jamie Lloyd wants to do a revival so perhaps we'll get that instead? Hang on for 15 years and let's have Tom Francis do this |
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Post by karloscar on Oct 19, 2023 11:40:29 GMT
You just know that if it did transfer to London they'd half the size of the orchestra which totally defeats any reason for doing it.
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Post by Being Alive on Oct 19, 2023 11:40:57 GMT
You just know that if it did transfer to London they'd half the size of the orchestra which totally defeats any reason for doing it. Well, yes there's this too |
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Post by theatrefan62 on Oct 19, 2023 12:04:50 GMT
Maybe the Jake Gylennhal rumours are actually about London and not broadway.
I know, one can dream. He would certainly be better box office here.
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Post by alece10 on Oct 19, 2023 12:38:42 GMT
Maybe the Jake Gylennhal rumours are actually about London and not broadway. I know, one can dream. He would certainly be better box office here. Jake was due to do Sunday in the Park in London and not Sweeney. |
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Post by couldileaveyou on Oct 19, 2023 12:45:32 GMT
Maybe the Jake Gylennhal rumours are actually about London and not broadway. I know, one can dream. He would certainly be better box office here. Jake was due to do Sunday in the Park in London and not Sweeney. Jake was recently rumored to take over from Groban in Sweeney Todd on Broadway |
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Post by apubleed on Oct 19, 2023 12:51:59 GMT
Having seen the production I think it’s boring and the only reason to transfer would be if they can find an amazing cast (for the most part, I do think they found that in NYC including and especially Groban).
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Post by Mark on Oct 19, 2023 12:53:07 GMT
Did you all see the same production I did? I found it quite thrilling.
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Post by theatrefan62 on Oct 19, 2023 12:54:18 GMT
Maybe the Jake Gylennhal rumours are actually about London and not broadway. I know, one can dream. He would certainly be better box office here. Jake was due to do Sunday in the Park in London and not Sweeney. I know, I was referring to the current rumours about him doing Sweeney Todd on broadway |
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Post by alece10 on Oct 19, 2023 13:04:13 GMT
Ah right. Wasn't aware if that rumour. Thanks.
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