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Post by anita on Sept 11, 2017 13:29:56 GMT
Never seen the film but loved "The Producers" so used my todaytix credits for a seat at the first preview in London.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 11, 2017 21:01:25 GMT
As for the musical numbers: Act 1 The Brain - Frederick and Students Please Don't Touch Me - Elizabeth, Passengers and Crew Together Again - Frederick and Igor Roll In The Hay - Inga, Frederick and Igor He Vas My Boyfriend - Frau Blücher It Could Work - Frederick, Frau Blücher, Igor and Inga Hang Him Till He's Dead - Kemp and Villagers He Vas My Boyfriend (Reprise) - Frau Blücher Welcome to Transylvania - Kemp and Village Quartet Transylvania Mania - Igor, Frederick, Inga and Villagers Act 2 He's Loose - Kemp and Villagers Listen To Your Heart - Inga Surprise - Inga, Frau Blücher, Igor and Entourage Someone - Hermit Puttin' On The Ritz - Frederick, Monster, Inga, Igor and Company Deep Love - Elizabeth Frederick Soliloquy - Frederick Deep Love (Reprise) - Monster Finale Ultimo - Company So they cut Life, Life? Disappointing -- one of the better songs! I also was a bit upset not to see Life, Life in there, but it actually makes sense as it was the only "serious" song and scene in the Broadway production, (just as the monster creation scene was in the film). All the others are comedic, or at least in context of the show, and I guess they're trying to keep it a "comedy musical" like The Producers. I am so glad to hear that this has opened so brilliantly in Newcastle, let's hope it can keep the same success in London! I need to get my tickets already!
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Post by PhantomNcl on Sept 22, 2017 14:14:06 GMT
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Post by shady23 on Sept 22, 2017 15:25:19 GMT
Busy day of promotion today all round, Ross and Lesley on ITV this morning and then Ross on Radio 2 this afternoon. I didn't see this morning's show but the radio promo was great. He is really good at this kind of thing and comes across very well.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Sept 22, 2017 15:28:49 GMT
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Post by anthony on Sept 22, 2017 19:43:57 GMT
So is Life cut? It wasn't on the song list, but there is footage from what looks like the staging from the Broadway production in the trailer? (The rising platform).
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Post by shady23 on Sept 22, 2017 20:30:19 GMT
The rising platform is in this production.
I listened to that song on you tube and don't remember it from Newcastle but they've been doing further rehearsals since so perhaps it will come back.
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Post by PhantomNcl on Sept 23, 2017 8:44:31 GMT
So is Life cut? It wasn't on the song list, but there is footage from what looks like the staging from the Broadway production in the trailer? (The rising platform). The rising platform is there but from what I remember it's an instrumental track as the platform goes up
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Post by shady23 on Sept 26, 2017 14:37:33 GMT
Not sure if it's already been mentioned but it's been decided to do £25 day seats from ten am each day.
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Post by zak97 on Sept 26, 2017 15:34:38 GMT
I'm going to give the £20 student dayseats a go for this Saturday, hopefully the matinee. Will report back if very busy (which I'm hoping it won't be just yet).
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Post by theatrelover123 on Sept 26, 2017 20:10:31 GMT
It hadn't, well done shady23 . They were still debating yesterday afternoon. Students get in for £20 as well.
Also a Todaytix lottery for £20. I couldn't see the lottery on TodayTix. Has it started yet?
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Post by zak97 on Sept 27, 2017 9:21:47 GMT
Just wondering if anyone could lend a hand to explaining what counts as student ID. Just had a look on the VUE cinema website and they said university ID cards will be accepted at manager's discretion. I would have thought that would have been the best thing to bring, no?
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Post by londonmzfitz on Sept 27, 2017 9:28:10 GMT
The booking website shows there are 2 performances on New Years Eve - a Sunday! 3pm and 7.30pm. Rather a nice way to spend the evening ...
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Post by shady23 on Sept 27, 2017 17:09:17 GMT
Some of the cast are on The One Show tonight. BBC One 7pm.
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Post by andycat on Sept 27, 2017 18:27:52 GMT
Anyone know the orchestration for this production?
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Post by anthony40 on Sept 27, 2017 18:33:51 GMT
Welcome to the board andycat. Love the profile pic!
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Post by shady23 on Sept 27, 2017 18:39:33 GMT
Anyone know the orchestration for this production? Not sure if it will be exactly the same in London but in Newcastle there was a nine piece band. Musical director/piano Drums/percussion Bass Violin Trumpet/Flugelhorn Trumpet Trombone Flute/clarinet/alto sax Clarinet/bass clarinet/tenor sax
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Post by andycat on Sept 27, 2017 18:46:45 GMT
Anyone know the orchestration for this production? Not sure if it will be exactly the same in London but in Newcastle there was a nine piece band. Musical director/piano Drums/percussion Bass Violin Trumpet/Flugelhorn Trumpet Trombone Flute/clarinet/alto sax Clarinet/bass clarinet/tenor sax Thanks! Will see who's on it. Hopefully get to see it in London.
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Post by showgirl on Sept 28, 2017 4:20:18 GMT
The Todaytix lottery was there when I looked yesterday, not having previously checked. So must recently have been added. Thinking of giving it a go but nowhere could I find any info re where the seats would be, whereas for some productions Todaytix and/or the venue's website gives the location, eg front row for Dreamgirls. Does anyone know, please? I'll factor this in when deciding between the lottery and any other method, eg TKTS on the day.
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Post by anita on Sept 28, 2017 8:01:42 GMT
I will be there tonight.
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Post by showgirl on Sept 28, 2017 14:23:25 GMT
nowhere could I find any info re where the seats would be Front row, AA, £20 via todaytix. Second row, BB, £25 from the theatre. Thank you very much, @theatremonkey - what we do without your expertise?
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Post by SageStageMgr on Sept 28, 2017 14:40:21 GMT
Read this, entered at 15:29... just got email to say I'd got lottery ticket for tonight. Result, this place pays off! thanks!
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Post by SageStageMgr on Sept 28, 2017 14:42:35 GMT
nowhere could I find any info re where the seats would be Front row, AA, £20 via todaytix. Second row, BB, £25 from the theatre. Legend. Thanks.
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Post by shady23 on Sept 28, 2017 14:57:14 GMT
Can you just enter the lottery on the day of the show?
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Post by SageStageMgr on Sept 28, 2017 15:55:06 GMT
Can you just enter the lottery on the day of the show? Please read my last post
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Post by zak97 on Sept 30, 2017 10:02:17 GMT
Went to the box office in hope of getting a £20 student dayseat. Get there early enough to know I should get something. Fourth in the queue and when the time comes to ask the man at the box office says "we don't do student rate on the dayseats". To which I said "but it says you do online for £20". He insisted, again, they don't. I didn't want to kick up a fuss as there were people behind, and I heard another person ask for a student ticket to the other box office assistant who also said they do not offer them. I paid the full £25, it is only £5 but what's the point in advertising student tickets, assuming that is the producers' way of trying to make accessible to those of a limited budget and understanding they have a very limited budget, if you're not willing to sell them. I haven't seen anywhere that this is an week only offer, and checked in the queue to avoid embarrassment. I have since popped a tweet to the Young Frankenstein account and Nimax to see what's going on, if it's just miscommunication or something else. From now on, I'll just stick with the TodayTix lottery, seems a better service.
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Post by londonmzfitz on Sept 30, 2017 11:17:58 GMT
So, stage height first. Jaysus! I was A7 so third row (full price with a kiss to my sister for my theatre token birthday gift). Front row, your head is below the the stage. Second row eyes seem to be on a level of the stage.
My view was ok. I would go further back, or up, if I went again. If. It's very funny in places, although I found the continual mugging to the audience from practically the entire cast tiresome after a bit. Great comic lines but delivered at a pace that I would expect to be for the benefit of the slowest audience member to catch on. Stellar performances from all, but I would have liked to see someone other than Ross Noble as Igor. There was nothing wrong with his performance, but I feel it could have been even nuttier. I get he's an entertainer, but is he an actor ... Early days, I might be being harsh.
3 stars from me.
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Post by anthony on Sept 30, 2017 11:33:30 GMT
Went to the box office in hope of getting a £20 student dayseat. Get there early enough to know I should get something. Fourth in the queue and when the time comes to ask the man at the box office says "we don't do student rate on the dayseats". To which I said "but it says you do online for £20". He insisted, again, they don't. I didn't want to kick up a fuss as there were people behind, and I heard another person ask for a student ticket to the other box office assistant who also said they do not offer them. I paid the full £25, it is only £5 but what's the point in advertising student tickets, assuming that is the producers' way of trying to make accessible to those of a limited budget and understanding they have a very limited budget, if you're not willing to sell them. I haven't seen anywhere that this is an week only offer, and checked in the queue to avoid embarrassment. I have since popped a tweet to the Young Frankenstein account and Nimax to see what's going on, if it's just miscommunication or something else. From now on, I'll just stick with the TodayTix lottery, seems a better service. This is disappointing! We were going to try next Saturday for student tickets. What time did you get there? Was it for the matinee?
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Post by anthony40 on Sept 30, 2017 11:43:32 GMT
Went to the box office in hope of getting a £20 student dayseat. Get there early enough to know I should get something. Fourth in the queue and when the time comes to ask the man at the box office says "we don't do student rate on the dayseats". To which I said "but it says you do online for £20". He insisted, again, they don't. I didn't want to kick up a fuss as there were people behind, and I heard another person ask for a student ticket to the other box office assistant who also said they do not offer them. I paid the full £25, it is only £5 but what's the point in advertising student tickets, assuming that is the producers' way of trying to make accessible to those of a limited budget and understanding they have a very limited budget, if you're not willing to sell them. I haven't seen anywhere that this is an week only offer, and checked in the queue to avoid embarrassment. I have since popped a tweet to the Young Frankenstein account and Nimax to see what's going on, if it's just miscommunication or something else. From now on, I'll just stick with the TodayTix lottery, seems a better service. This is disappointing! We were going to try next Saturday for student tickets. What time did you get there? Was it for the matinee? From one Anthony to another, welcome to the Board.
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Post by zak97 on Sept 30, 2017 11:43:56 GMT
Went to the box office in hope of getting a £20 student dayseat. Get there early enough to know I should get something. Fourth in the queue and when the time comes to ask the man at the box office says "we don't do student rate on the dayseats". To which I said "but it says you do online for £20". He insisted, again, they don't. I didn't want to kick up a fuss as there were people behind, and I heard another person ask for a student ticket to the other box office assistant who also said they do not offer them. I paid the full £25, it is only £5 but what's the point in advertising student tickets, assuming that is the producers' way of trying to make accessible to those of a limited budget and understanding they have a very limited budget, if you're not willing to sell them. I haven't seen anywhere that this is an week only offer, and checked in the queue to avoid embarrassment. I have since popped a tweet to the Young Frankenstein account and Nimax to see what's going on, if it's just miscommunication or something else. From now on, I'll just stick with the TodayTix lottery, seems a better service. This is disappointing! We were going to try next Saturday for student tickets. What time did you get there? Was it for the matinee? Very disappointing indeed, why advertise if you aren't going to honour it. At least say, oh we don't do it today, or something like that. So I arrived just before 9 am and was fifth in the queue, there were 7 at 9:15, 8 at 9:30, and 11 by 10:00 when the box office opened. You never know, they may have sorted it out hopefully be then. If Nimax don't get back to me on twitter, I will email their customer services and see what's happening.
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