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Post by Deleted on Jun 7, 2016 9:24:03 GMT
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Post by charliec on Jun 7, 2016 9:27:36 GMT
YAY!!!!!
Always up for a production of Rent! Excited by this cast.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 7, 2016 9:30:03 GMT
It won't leave me alone!! honestly you write a PhD about reviving a play and both of them get revived a year later (this and Angels in America)
Looking forward to it. Clwyd have been doing good work (it's their production, going into the St James' and touring) and the further we get from the original the more people put their own stamp on it.
Cue all the same arguments about how it didn't work here etc etc.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 7, 2016 9:33:27 GMT
Well looks like either a major cast change or closing for In the Heights with Philippa Stefani as Mimi Marquez! She will be amazing in this, I cant wait to see her!
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Post by infofreako on Jun 7, 2016 9:47:20 GMT
Lots of amateur productions of this scheduled for the anniversary too.
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Post by Nelly on Jun 7, 2016 9:56:12 GMT
Love the casting of Layton as Angel. It's been great seeing him go from strength to strength since his Billy days! Not sure about Ross Hunter as Roger though.
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Post by richey on Jun 7, 2016 9:57:27 GMT
Ooh excited for this! Theatr Clwyd have done some good shows lately (little shop of Horrors esp!)
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Post by Deleted on Jun 7, 2016 10:11:04 GMT
Meh. So not 'Rent Remixed' then? They should bring that back. It was HI-LA-RI-OUS!
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Post by viserys on Jun 7, 2016 10:18:36 GMT
Wow, the prices are impressive.
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Post by paolodc on Jun 7, 2016 10:23:28 GMT
Wow, the prices are impressive. Haven't seen them - how much? Edit: Ok, now I see. |
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Post by firefingers on Jun 7, 2016 10:36:35 GMT
I used to like RENT. Then I worked on a production of it. Seeing it 8 times a week really highlighted its flaws to me. Still, nice idea to have it run as a "Christmas" show.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 7, 2016 11:03:17 GMT
Meh. So not 'Rent Remixed' then? They should bring that back. It was HI-LA-RI-OUS! i felt so awful for laughing my way through RENT remixed but it was truly horrendous. One thing in RENT i always found very confusing is that they live in the top floor loft but some make their entrance from a staircase coming down rather than up. |
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Post by spendleb on Jun 7, 2016 12:10:34 GMT
I'll go and see it, presumably if it hits Leeds or Manchester.
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Post by Mark on Jun 7, 2016 12:21:19 GMT
Booked! £19.50 for the Saturday night preview seems to be a bargain for the centre of the second row
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Post by Phantom of London on Jun 7, 2016 12:24:54 GMT
A great musical, written with so much heart. A couple of lines of lyrics, I absolutely cringe at though.
Looking forward to it.
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Post by Phantom of London on Jun 7, 2016 12:31:37 GMT
I cannot see the ticket prices, how much are they?
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Post by Mark on Jun 7, 2016 12:36:02 GMT
A big range, from £15 up to I think £70 for premium
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Post by partytentdown on Jun 7, 2016 12:36:11 GMT
I used to be OBSESSED with Rent but I'm actually growing rather tired of it. Last time I saw it (the excellent amateur production at the Bridewell) I realised it was starting to look and sounded very dated and 'of its time'. As a story it's pretty weak, but has some memorable songs and is obviously loaded with the tragic story of its creator.
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Post by infofreako on Jun 7, 2016 12:38:03 GMT
From £15 to £39.50 previews and varying from £19.50 to £52.50 depending on days after previews. Premium £10 higher than top price
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Post by Phantom of London on Jun 7, 2016 13:01:50 GMT
Okay thanks, they've put £7.50 extra on the non premium tickets.
Still not badly priced for a musical.
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Post by Michael on Jun 7, 2016 13:23:26 GMT
Cast sounds great. Will definitely be seeing this during my New Year's trip.
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Post by westendcub on Jun 7, 2016 13:26:13 GMT
Booked!!
Going with my friend Warren, nabbed C9 & C10 on Sat 10 December (Matinee) - Nice little excuse for a Christmas get together following the show.
I saw this back on Broadway in 2006 (meaning I actually saw the film in Times Squre pior to seeing the stage show!) (also I did see 'RENT:Remixed' which I didn't hate). Ended up in the bar on 42nd street after drinking with the cast, the 'Roger' (Timothy Howar) was then married to Ruthie Henshall and I remember him telling me about 'Peggy Sue got Married' musical
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Post by Deleted on Jun 7, 2016 13:38:05 GMT
It's a show that meant a lot to me back in the day, but I doubt it'll be the same now I'm no longer in any flush of youth whatsoever. Still, it's coming to my local, so I guess I'll book myself a front row seat with all the legroom and a short walk home rather than trudge into London to gamble with the St James.  |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 7, 2016 14:06:06 GMT
Okay, I'm just going to say it, the bit where they say "Ryan O'Gorman as Tom" is making me cringe. I know it's the character's name, but his name is also Collins and that's how he's referred to in the show and how I've always seen him credited before. It's like your mum trying to get in on your fandom and making tiny little errors and embarrassing you in front of all your nerdy friends.
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Post by Nelly on Jun 7, 2016 14:22:39 GMT
Okay, I'm just going to say it, the bit where they say "Ryan O'Gorman as Tom" is making me cringe. I know it's the character's name, but his name is also Collins and that's how he's referred to in the show and how I've always seen him credited before. It's like your mum trying to get in on your fandom and making tiny little errors and embarrassing you in front of all your nerdy friends. Angel too! In fact they've all got surnames on the St James website and I don't think I've ever seen that. Mimi is normally just that, Angel etc. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 7, 2016 14:35:24 GMT
Oh, full names don't bother me so much, but the email from my local theatre hasn't done full names, it just talks about Mark and Roger and Maureen and... Tom. It's weird. (Actually, I tell a lie, one of the news articles I saw says that "Benjamin Coffin III" has yet to be cast, that's a case of full names bothering me.  Just the way the characters are having their names listed in various different places is weirding me out!) |
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Post by westendwendy on Jun 7, 2016 15:08:06 GMT
Booked! £19.50 for the Saturday night preview seems to be a bargain for the centre of the second row How have you booked tickets? You know a code or have priority? Hm |
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Post by danb on Jun 7, 2016 15:30:09 GMT
Oh, full names don't bother me so much, but the email from my local theatre hasn't done full names, it just talks about Mark and Roger and Maureen and... Tom. It's weird. (Actually, I tell a lie, one of the news articles I saw says that "Benjamin Coffin III" has yet to be cast, that's a case of full names bothering me. Just the way the characters are having their names listed in various different places is weirding me out!) My money is on Simon Webb...they need at leaast one name! |
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Post by infofreako on Jun 7, 2016 15:59:02 GMT
Friends booking started 10am today
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Post by stevejohnson678 on Jun 7, 2016 18:54:35 GMT
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Just the way the characters are having their names listed in various different places is weirding me out!)
