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Post by Deleted on Oct 18, 2019 10:54:16 GMT
Well this is indeed very welcome news!
One and a half years away though?! Hard to be excited now. Has there ever been an announcement of a musical with such a long advance? Can't quite believe they are gonna cast it now - who of us know what we'll be up to Spring 2021?!
Must say would have preferred somewhere other than the Piccadilly which I find slightly grotty (the carpet in the stalls is beyond filthy). Also I know seating capacity is on the West End higher side but stage feels relatively narrow. What's the theatre like in Broadway? I have the impression that once the elephant and windmill have gone in, views from anything other than central seats would be somewhat restricted. I guess they have thought this all through though....
Also unusual to have a new show announced when the upcoming new show hasn't even started. Poor old Pretty Woman. Though if it's as cheap as they say, does indeed sound as if it could tour immediately, using the London set....
ANYWAY, despite above reservations, very excited for this :-)
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Post by HereForTheatre on Oct 18, 2019 11:02:45 GMT
I wonder what is going onto The Savoy? That is the only theatre left to fill really isn't it after SITPWG?
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Post by Deleted on Oct 18, 2019 11:03:47 GMT
I wonder what is going onto The Savoy? That is the only theatre left to fill really isn't after SITPWG? The triumphant return of 9 to 5.....
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Post by HereForTheatre on Oct 18, 2019 11:05:19 GMT
I wonder what is going onto The Savoy? That is the only theatre left to fill really isn't after SITPWG? The triumphant return of 9 to 5..... Really? How disappointing.
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Post by Phantom of London on Oct 18, 2019 11:06:25 GMT
Mean Girls
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Post by Deleted on Oct 18, 2019 11:07:54 GMT
The triumphant return of 9 to 5..... Really? How disappointing. No no lol, that was wishful thinking!
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Post by Mark on Oct 18, 2019 11:50:06 GMT
I wonder what is going onto The Savoy? That is the only theatre left to fill really isn't it after SITPWG? Bound to be some closing announcements before this time next year. Lots of shows waiting in the wings!
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Post by HereForTheatre on Oct 18, 2019 11:55:00 GMT
I though SF was quoted as saying there were no theatres free for it to come yet? Which surely meant something else was lined up for there because otherwise that would have been the obvious theatre for MG to go into.
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Post by david on Oct 18, 2019 11:59:16 GMT
I wonder what is going onto The Savoy? That is the only theatre left to fill really isn't after SITPWG? The triumphant return of 9 to 5..... With Stephanie J Block and Dolly Parton.
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Post by HereForTheatre on Oct 18, 2019 12:07:33 GMT
Looking at the pictures of the set and the theatre it's been in so far in America, it's quite hard to see how it will fit into The Piccadilly. The stage and auditorium look far smaller and to me it looks like it will all have to be scaled down rather a bit. It's always a bit disappointing when we can't get the splendour of the Broadway counterparts.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 18, 2019 12:20:59 GMT
The triumphant return of 9 to 5..... With Stephanie J Block and Dolly Parton. I’m there!
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Post by Deleted on Oct 18, 2019 12:26:01 GMT
I wonder what is going onto The Savoy? That is the only theatre left to fill really isn't it after SITPWG? Bound to be some closing announcements before this time next year. Lots of shows waiting in the wings! Indeed. Waitress is on borrowed time. Be interesting to see if the producers wanna go through the rigmarole of a full cast change when it comes up to the one year mark (and of course to stunt cast it through 2020....) Returning shows also seem to tail off quickly after initial flurry. So much as I like it, can’t see Poppins getting much beyond a year. And the Dominion thing is only a limited run!
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Post by Jon on Oct 18, 2019 15:41:18 GMT
Looking at the pictures of the set and the theatre it's been in so far in America, it's quite hard to see how it will fit into The Piccadilly. The stage and auditorium look far smaller and to me it looks like it will all have to be scaled down rather a bit. It's always a bit disappointing when we can't get the splendour of the Broadway counterparts. The Al Hirschfeld isn’t a huge theatre so if anything I think it could work quite well at the Piccadilly.
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Post by Phantom of London on Oct 18, 2019 18:46:58 GMT
I though SF was quoted as saying there were no theatres free for it to come yet? Which surely meant something else was lined up for there because otherwise that would have been the obvious theatre for MG to go into.I didn’t hear that announcement from Sonia Friedman. But I do agree with your sentiments and agree that the Savoy is the perfect theatre for Mean Girls, also worth noting that the box office seems to have dropped off on Broadway recently. Also this is another show like Dear Evan Hansen, Moulin Rouge and Anastasia, that the set is via video screens, so can come over on a portable hard drive.
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Post by Rukaya on Oct 18, 2019 23:04:54 GMT
I didn’t hear that announcement from Sonia Friedman. But I do agree with your sentiments and agree that the Savoy is the perfect theatre for Mean Girls, also worth noting that the box office seems to have dropped off on Broadway recently. Also this is another show like Dear Evan Hansen, Moulin Rouge and Anastasia, that the set is via video screens, so can come over on a portable hard drive. What?! There are NO video screens in Moulin Rouge- it’s an actual set. You do realise that even shows ‘via video screens’ do actually have physical scenery too? They were talking about Mean Girls, not Moulin Rouge
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Post by daisy24601 on Oct 18, 2019 23:44:02 GMT
Wondering who would make a good Satine...I guess most of the cast will have to be good dancers. Ruthie Henshall would've been great in her younger days.
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Post by mrbarnaby on Oct 19, 2019 3:07:12 GMT
What?! There are NO video screens in Moulin Rouge- it’s an actual set. You do realise that even shows ‘via video screens’ do actually have physical scenery too? They were talking about Mean Girls, not Moulin Rouge Nope. Pretty sure that’s not right
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Post by horton on Oct 19, 2019 10:14:33 GMT
Maybe they're leaving it till 2021 to give us time to forget Strictly Ballroom.
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Post by Jon on Oct 29, 2019 17:45:33 GMT
This was a lot of fun and a real feast for the eyes. I think it'll fit just fine at the Piccadilly as the Al Hirschfeld is very similar in size apart from having two levels instead of three.
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Post by ABr on Jul 22, 2020 7:39:53 GMT
Rescheduled to Autumn 2021
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Post by Mark on Jul 22, 2020 7:44:13 GMT
Hope this means Pretty Woman can reopen and extend.
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Post by hitmewithurbethshot on Jul 22, 2020 8:37:22 GMT
I'm confused, if the show hasn't been cast how can they tell the actors concerned?
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Post by Oleanna on Jul 22, 2020 8:52:11 GMT
I'm confused, if the show hasn't been cast how can they tell the actors concerned? They have already conducted casting sessions, so there will be actors who were “in the mix”, but now they’ll release these actors from any obligation and start from scratch, probably inviting these actors to later-round audition when they do restart.
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Post by mrbarnaby on Jul 22, 2020 10:08:46 GMT
They would have a shortlist of actors for the lead roles so that must be what it means
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Post by iamamazing on Dec 12, 2020 19:59:16 GMT
I’m really looking forward to this opening next year ☺️🙌🏻
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Post by showtoones on Dec 13, 2020 6:46:19 GMT
I’m really looking forward to this opening next year ☺️🙌🏻 Me too! I loved the show on Broadway. If it’s beginning in the Autumn, I’d suspect tickets will go on sale in a few months, I just have hope that the West End will be back once the vaccine is widely out there!
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Post by thebroadwayboy on Jan 10, 2021 8:36:33 GMT
Christian
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Post by danb on Jan 10, 2021 8:52:29 GMT
Perfectly fine, just a bit safe and dull.
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Post by musicalmarge on Jan 10, 2021 12:26:47 GMT
Christian His vocal placements don’t know if he’s a pop, rock, musical theatre or opera singer. 8/10 and a good meh from me. Next
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Post by HereForTheatre on Jan 10, 2021 12:28:33 GMT
I feel like this is Rob Houchen territory right? He's about as close to the Broadway casting as we've got. Not that they always try and copy.
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