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Post by WireHangers on Feb 10, 2024 5:21:41 GMT
Both leads have already confirmed they’re back.
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Post by WireHangers on Feb 10, 2024 5:19:04 GMT
RE: Lin Manuel Miranda - he’s still involved in the live action remake so he’s not exactly out of the franchise. I wouldn’t be surprised if he’s heavily involved in the music for the sequel even in an advisory capacity.
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Post by WireHangers on Feb 2, 2024 1:45:53 GMT
One of the cast members directed me in a show and was terrible at it. He truly was a disaster and has no right to direct actors, completely unsupportive to an almost cruel degree. After the opening night I packed up my things and left and never spoke to him again. So I’ll give this a miss.
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Post by WireHangers on Jan 30, 2024 0:54:09 GMT
Some info from someone who apparently worked on the film. They posted on BroadwayWorld.
There isn't a huge amount of difference from the stage to screen version. There are a few bits of back story, such as the film starting at Kiamo Ko in a flashback. Some scenes are added to fill in gaps, such as Elphaba, Glinda and Fiyero travelling from Shiz to Oz, on a huge Orient Express type train. Fiyero is now part of One Short Day, There are dance breaks added in places (there are some amazing scenes in the Govs. Mansion!) , some new teachers at the school to expand the animals storyline and of course the two new songs in part 2, 1 each for Glinda and Elphaba.
Glinda's song is a ballad called 'The Girl In The Bubble' and Elphaba gets a song called 'There's No Place Like Home' which is sung when she is banished from returning home and a great tie in to the original Wizard of Oz.film.
The cameo's for Idina and Kristin are in One Short Day and they play actors in the Wizomania cast.
There's no major new storylines that I recall. As Long As Your Mine is shot in a massive birds nest type set, high up in the trees. The sets are spectacular and the details in the sets and costumes are insane.
Those yellow bricks were the flimsiest paper mache bricks ever made. Look out for them in the Wizards workshop scenes too. There are also some amazing gadgets in those scenes, and the' Wizards Head', that is operated by the wizard behind the curtain, is a nassive wooden sculpture, at lease 12ft tall and it's very creepy!
Dorothy is in the film, but no more than she is in the stage show. It's not a speaking role.
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Post by WireHangers on Jan 29, 2024 11:04:14 GMT
I've never heard of this musical, should I have? It’s a stage version of Grease 2, the terrible (but oddly wonderful) sequel to Grease.
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Post by WireHangers on Jan 29, 2024 10:42:04 GMT
Aaaaaaaaand - it’s a one night only concert.
Groundbreaking.
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Post by WireHangers on Jan 29, 2024 0:35:04 GMT
I’m also in this camp. She was very painted by numbers. Doing what she thought she was supposed to do rather than giving her own version of the character. Some lines that are known funny Glinda lines were delivered incredibly deadpan when I saw the show a few weeks ago in Edinburgh. She sung the songs absolutely beautifully but I think that just proves she’s all technique and no soul. It’s somewhat less noticeable because the rest of the cast are absolutely top notch but in no production should Boq and Nessa be more memorable than Glinda. The reviewer from the Bristol Post seems to disagree. I'm surprised they didn't use 'OMFG! BEST! THING! EVA!'. I just read it. I love the reviewers energy but I think their love for Wicked basically wrote the review for them.
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Post by WireHangers on Jan 28, 2024 16:45:25 GMT
Can someone work out/explain the photos/videos in front of a curtain, or what looks like a theatre? Is it just for promo? Is it part of the film? The Elphaba/Glinda silhouette looks similar to the part when they enter the Wizard’s palace from the CC footage. However, I’d bet money that they’re doing photoshoots for marketing.
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Post by WireHangers on Jan 27, 2024 0:10:24 GMT
Vanessa bloody Williams is a camp dream come true in that role!
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Post by WireHangers on Jan 25, 2024 16:40:31 GMT
It’s a shame they’re only doing a concert because they’re a Gomez and Morticia I’d believe.
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Post by WireHangers on Jan 25, 2024 16:37:27 GMT
It was a no fly show this afternoon (In more ways than one!) Not only was there no bubble or defying gravity (These things happen!) but this new tour cast features a leading performance from SARAH O’CONNOR which inherently is not working. At best she feels strangely miscast, at worst she can’t land a joke, her characterization is tepid, the performance just isn’t reading on stage how it should be, it’s too understated, too dull, too awkward. They’ve hired an actor who does not have funny bones. Sadly I agree, hits all the right notes vocally but her Glinda is incredibly wooden and just the epitome of a posh uni girl who maintains that character throughout the whole show. I miss Helen Woolf.. give us an exuberant Glinda who’s not afraid to camp it up! Glinda is supposed to be funny. Is this poor direction yet again or just her portrayal? Some of the comedic timing moments were missed annoyingly and I didn’t feel as if she showed much emotion when Elphaba melts either. Really a shame as there’s so much potential. Carl however was fab, it’s very refreshing to watch a Fiyero who can do the bare minimum of dancing AND singing 😮. I’m also in this camp. She was very painted by numbers. Doing what she thought she was supposed to do rather than giving her own version of the character. Some lines that are known funny Glinda lines were delivered incredibly deadpan when I saw the show a few weeks ago in Edinburgh. She sung the songs absolutely beautifully but I think that just proves she’s all technique and no soul. It’s somewhat less noticeable because the rest of the cast are absolutely top notch but in no production should Boq and Nessa be more memorable than Glinda.
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Post by WireHangers on Jan 25, 2024 16:29:36 GMT
My prediction is a drag queen from the telly doing a Cher impression. Oh god. I could book based on the Cher character alone, but I could also avoid it like the plague based on the Cher character alone.
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Post by WireHangers on Jan 23, 2024 14:56:38 GMT
The Cool Rider Facebook page is updating all its profile pic and cover photo. Is another production announcement imminent?
EDIT: They’re teasing someone on Twitter now. Something is definitely coming.
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Post by WireHangers on Jan 23, 2024 14:21:29 GMT
Plenty of people been nominated for Tony's and aren't good! But that isn’t the case here.
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Post by WireHangers on Jan 22, 2024 18:52:39 GMT
Oh I thought this was abysmal. A prime example of when people say they hate musicals - after this I'd agree. Renee can sing, Moana can sort of sing, no one else can. What an odd thing to say when Tony and Grammy-nominated singer Jaquel Spivey is part of the cast.
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Post by WireHangers on Jan 22, 2024 18:48:21 GMT
What a joy.
Not perfect film but just a decent, silly film that you could watch in your PJs with a hangover.
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Post by WireHangers on Jan 21, 2024 19:09:00 GMT
I saw it a couple of days ago and on the whole I enjoyed it, but I'm surprised by how much they toned down the queer aspects, which in turn diminishes the impact of I'm Here. Very good cast, especially Brooks. I agree. I’m glad it’s a lot more obvious than the original movie but it wasn’t as prominent as it is in the musical, which in turn really makes I’m Here a bit pointless. I thought the movie was stunning but actually found the songs the weakest part of it. I thought the acting was so strong I found myself wanted to see a full on remake with the cast rather than a musical. Danielle Brooks is STUNNING. Oscar nom for sure.
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Post by WireHangers on Jan 18, 2024 21:17:46 GMT
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Post by WireHangers on Jan 12, 2024 1:26:14 GMT
Something I did notice was Carl is in the ensemble for the opening number. Is that a usual thing or is it just for this tour to boost the numbers? No it’s in the west end production too - in the west end Fiyero will run forward to the cog on the left hand side. Boq is on the left hand side platform then Nessa and Dr dillamond are on the stairs on the other side. I’m not 100% we’re they are on tour but everyone in the cast bar Elphaba, Wizard and Morrible is on stage for no one mourns the wicked. Dr dillamond will be in the ensemble for March of the witch hunters but the other principals aren’t. Not sure if dillamond would do it on tour as he’s also wizard. Ahhh! That’s really interesting! I had no clue. I’m only able to recognise Carl which is why I spotted him. I’ll need to try and spot the others next time I visit the show!
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Post by WireHangers on Jan 12, 2024 0:55:57 GMT
The orchestra were all over the place tonight. Started incredibly slow during No One Mourns the Wicked, there was a few awkward seconds where Sarah said her line and had to wait for the slow orchestra to catch up with her. Then they raced through the rest of the show to the point where Casey lost her place in Defying Gravity twice.
That aside. Very slick production. Sarah is good, misses a lot of the humour in act one but she fits the role more in act two when Glinda is more stoic. Casey is tremendous, my god! She was an absolute joy to watch. I think she’s got a little more growing into the role to do but I wouldn’t be surprised if she becomes lead Elphaba after this. Carl is very, very good. Finds a lot of the humour in the role in a way I haven’t seen any of my previous three Fiyeros do - and his voice is like butter. It’s a shame the era of boy bands is gone as he’d have fitted into a boy band like a glove. Strong supporting cast. Excellent ensemble. This truly is a really strong production. I’ve seen arguments that the show needs updating and/or restaging - and I disagree. I think it looks fab, I’d maybe update the odd piece of set and bring more modern stage magic into the fold but I think everything else looks brilliant. Except the dragon. I’ve seen amateur productions of Shrek with better dragons.
Something I did notice was Carl is in the ensemble for the opening number. Is that a usual thing or is it just for this tour to boost the numbers?
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Post by WireHangers on Jan 11, 2024 21:02:20 GMT
Currently seeing the show and Casey is on again, and smashing it.
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Post by WireHangers on Jan 9, 2024 20:32:31 GMT
I do like Sydney and I have relatives live just outside it but I prefer Melbourne. I lived in Melbourne for a few years. There’s no comparison between the two, Melbourne is a hot pot of art and culture and food and just about everything you want in a city. We came back to the UK due to my mother-in-law’s untimely death, had it not been for that we would happily still be there.
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Post by WireHangers on Jan 9, 2024 18:40:11 GMT
You’re from Porpoise Spit! I'm from Sydney WireHangers, where Muriel escapes to and finds her new life. I know! I’m pulling your leg. I love Sydney, I used to live in Surrey Hills. My husband and I met on Oxford St where every great gay love story started.
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Post by WireHangers on Jan 9, 2024 4:17:49 GMT
I might finally get to see this. How weird that I will be sitting in a theatre on the other side of the world, seeing a show set in my home town! I have the cast recording #youreterriblemuriel You’re from Porpoise Spit!
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Post by WireHangers on Jan 7, 2024 1:10:01 GMT
Just listened to her vocals from tonight’s show - wow! Surprised she isn’t a bigger star. She would smash Elphaba!
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Post by WireHangers on Jan 4, 2024 14:19:59 GMT
Wow - that's incredible! Consider my words eaten. Quite a coup - have Broadway Equity ever allowed 3 out of 4 British leads to transfer before? Amazing news; though still wish was extending here instead..... The last revival of Sunset had three out of four leads transfer with the show.
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Post by WireHangers on Jan 1, 2024 22:27:03 GMT
I agree. She is really not up to the role. Probably the weakest I've ever seen/heard. You just quoted your own post pretending to be two separate posters, maybe worry about that instead of how Sarah is in the role… It’s week 3 of the tour, give her time! Truly embarrassing.
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Post by WireHangers on Dec 7, 2023 0:43:22 GMT
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Post by WireHangers on Dec 5, 2023 17:46:49 GMT
I find Mitchell to be a great choreographer but not that great a director so like all bets are off as to the direction this will go🤷🏻♂️ He’s definitely lost his flare for directing the last few years, and given how lazy Pretty Woman was I’m not convinced he’s the best fit for another doesn’t-need-to-be-a-musical-adaption. Fingers crossed it’s more Legally Blonde than Pretty Woman.
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Post by WireHangers on Dec 1, 2023 21:00:50 GMT
Certainly there will be a cast recording for the films but how do you think it would be released? An individual album for each film and then eventually release a complete recording of both films together? It was definitely be Wicked: Part One and then Wicked: Part Two, and once both films are out they’ll release Wicked: the Deluxe Edition. No doubt there’ll also be a tie in album with pop stars doing pop renditions of the songs from the movie.
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