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Post by Mark on Jul 8, 2022 19:19:27 GMT
I’d definitely be assuming the start time is 7pm
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Post by Mark on Jul 6, 2022 15:30:05 GMT
So does anyone actually know the answer to this? There may not currently be an answer!
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Post by Mark on Jul 5, 2022 20:30:49 GMT
Very cute show, although I’ll agree it compared unfavourably to Six. The songs were fun, the book scenes a bit laboured. Great for school groups though!
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Post by Mark on Jul 4, 2022 21:52:59 GMT
Thought this was good overall. As mentioned above it’s basically a history lesson of Russian politics post 1991. Act one took an age to really get going anywhere but pretty smooth after that. Act two was definitely stronger. A few stumbles over lines and some definite tightening to be done.
Loved the design, great use of the space.
Late letting people in tonight - was listed as 1:15 for each act, although both closer to 1:10, although with a 10 minute late start and a slightly extended interval meant we were out by 10:25
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Post by Mark on Jul 4, 2022 15:06:07 GMT
I thought this was good and lots of fun yesterday. What I will agree with is it starts quite slow, I really wasn’t sure at first, but it did pick up. If anything, I think a condensed 90 minute/hour 40 version may be better and they can trim round the edges.
Was very well sold, and there’s not much going in the way of discounts from what I could find (I paid full price and had a good view)
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Post by Mark on Jul 4, 2022 14:54:10 GMT
Busy one this week - saw Unfortunate yesterday.
Tonight - Patriots Tomorrow - Beauty and the Beast matinee (bought this morning through the Monday ticket scheme) and hoping to get Fantastically Great Wonen through Rush. Weds - booked for A Typical Rainbow evening, will either do rush for Southbury Child or see The Throne. Thursday - Got a friend visiting and been left to pick a show. First choice will be Rush for Come From Away
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Post by Mark on Jul 4, 2022 9:32:48 GMT
Sounds fun! And who doesn’t love Helen Hunt!
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Post by Mark on Jul 3, 2022 22:33:50 GMT
Made a return visit today before it closes next week (rush in row J stalls!) and it was just as good as the first time. I really love the score. The reaction was fantastic and the whole cast give it their all. Full standing ovation as soon as the final lights went down. It’s definitely developed a cult following. The queue for merchandise was huge! Will be surprised if this doesn’t have a future life. I think cult following is key here. It struggled at the start of its run after its initial week or two. It's now doing exceptionally well based on word of mouth. At Wildhorn and Friends, Wildhorn said he was keen to have a better relationship with the UK market, so I 100% see it going on tour... but I also can't see it doing well on tour... No, same here, but for a small venue like the Arts its idea. A Shame they didn't decide on a more ambitious run, because I'm almost certain it could have comfortably run through the summer.
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Post by Mark on Jul 3, 2022 12:45:51 GMT
I only ask as most shows are struggling to sell out at the moment, so if it was the theatre owner's decision, were sales so bad that they are confident that a new show will provide them greater audience numbers? *EDIT* I'm probably answering my own question here, but I've just remembered that both Dear Evan Hansen and Come From Away are also closing on Broadway, which suggests that the producers have decided to close. But still interested to hear if anyone knows differently. There is quite a long lead in time for both shows (6 months notice for Come From Away, for example), which means it pretty much generates buzz again around the final 6 months, and means those who have been holding off and those who want to see it again have a timeframe to rebook. I would guess particularly for Come From Away it will see very strong sales in its final few months.
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Post by Mark on Jul 2, 2022 21:30:44 GMT
All 6 of the above by end of next year I’d say for sure. I believe Only Fools is due to close at the end of current booking period if murmers are to be believed.
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Post by Mark on Jul 2, 2022 8:38:51 GMT
And I'll just throw this out there as a wish....as NEXT TO NORMAL has never played London it would be great if the current Barcelona production with Alice Ripley and Adam Pascal could make the Phoenix it's home for a limited engagement. Um, no thanks. Would much rather a full production than a one hour "immersive" version.
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Post by Mark on Jul 1, 2022 20:32:43 GMT
It’s a nice theatre inside, but sadly the outside is one of the worst in the west end. If only they could get rid of those awful shops under the marquee, they could sort that out. MrB any hints what we can expect here next?
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Post by Mark on Jul 1, 2022 20:12:46 GMT
It's a really great house. Bedknobs would be great in there for sure.
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Post by Mark on Jul 1, 2022 11:22:03 GMT
I’ve also booked closing night. What a loss for the West End but they should be super proud of the run they’ve had in some really challenging circumstances.
Either this tours, or if it’s licensed it’s going to be one of those shows produced for years to come by professional and amateur companies.
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Post by Mark on Jun 30, 2022 12:23:13 GMT
Baz has confirmed Shauns (Theatrefans) rumour that this is indeed getting a transfer.
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Post by Mark on Jun 29, 2022 21:49:05 GMT
I went tonight. It was good, especially Christina and Shobna, but as a play it is feeling extremely dated
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Post by Mark on Jun 29, 2022 21:27:01 GMT
Made a return visit today before it closes next week (rush in row J stalls!) and it was just as good as the first time. I really love the score. The reaction was fantastic and the whole cast give it their all. Full standing ovation as soon as the final lights went down.
It’s definitely developed a cult following. The queue for merchandise was huge! Will be surprised if this doesn’t have a future life.
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Post by Mark on Jun 28, 2022 22:15:23 GMT
Went in with fairly low expectations after reading the reviews on here but came out pleasantly surprised. I enjoyed it as much as last time, and in particular I thought act two was much stronger.
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Post by Mark on Jun 28, 2022 15:45:21 GMT
Just out from this. Austin Butler Is just incredible. Great film.
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Post by Mark on Jun 26, 2022 20:35:01 GMT
I take it that Rob Madge won't be in for the final six performances as they have "My Son's a Queer (But What Can You Do)" on in Edinburgh
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Post by Mark on Jun 26, 2022 20:33:39 GMT
Where is the best place to sit for the show? I know there’s been lots of discussion about stalls vs circle for seeing the stage projections but hoped someone could provide an answer as to best seats for buck. Thanks! I sat row D dress and it was pretty perfect I thought. Got it through Todaytix Rush
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Post by Mark on Jun 26, 2022 10:40:01 GMT
The audience singing along will be annoying. You can say that again! I saw it last night in Boston. I know very little about Neil Diamond, only a few of his songs, and nothing about the man himself. As a musical it's pretty solid and Will Swenson in particular is great. I did really enjoy the performances and music overall. Act one moves swiftly, ending with Sweet Caroline which was brilliant. Second part of act two is definitely slower, and this is where the book needs the most work as it does start to drag a bit. Audience were pretty rowdy, lots of singing along which was fine but one group in particular did want to make out that they were having a great time and got to the point of being extremely annoying (and drunk). And talking/giggling during the more serious scenes, as well as whole numbers. Saw security talking with the group afterward. The thing about Neil Diamond though... aside from three marriages he's not really the most interesting person to make a musical about, as say Tina or Frankie Valli for example. Will try and see the show again. Circumstances had it that we were at the first Saturday evening performance and this will obviously have brought out the party crowd.
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Post by Mark on Jun 25, 2022 20:46:05 GMT
We are lucky that our entry level prices are a lot lower than in the USA. Whilst Broadway has some good ticketing options, I’ve just went and bought my ticket for A Beautiful Noise here in Boston and prices were $69-$199. That lower entry point of around £56 is way above what you’d be paying bottom price for any show in the West End.
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Post by Mark on Jun 24, 2022 16:05:21 GMT
There are loads of good deals about, it's all about finding them. £25 tickets for pretty much any of the "Big" shows on TodayTix. They also have new offers every day or two. £10 National Theatre Rush, £12 Royal Court Mondays, Old Vic PWC £10 previews
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Post by Mark on Jun 23, 2022 21:49:48 GMT
Glad to see so many forum members enjoying this one! The more I think about it the more I think how good it was.
I have a friend staying with me in August who is a huge Bill Pullman fab and I may be tempted to take her and see it again.
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Post by Mark on Jun 23, 2022 21:42:11 GMT
This is so sad to read. Not only is she an incredible Tina (like, wow), having met her recently she is also such a humble and lovely lady. I wish her all the best.
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Post by Mark on Jun 22, 2022 21:16:11 GMT
On BWW they are speculating it will take the Winter Garden after Music Man.
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Post by Mark on Jun 22, 2022 19:47:01 GMT
Was great in New York, and can see it doing very well here.
That does mean we will be getting another closing announcement before long then.
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Post by Mark on Jun 22, 2022 14:46:41 GMT
Does anybody know if they will be offering day seats for this? Thanks. There is TodayTix rush for £25
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Post by Mark on Jun 22, 2022 9:48:00 GMT
I'm intrigued by the new schedule too. No 7pm performances at weekends any more from 19th Nov, and in the spring Wednesday changes to a matinee so the only 7pms are Thursday and Friday! Where are you seeing the new schedule? Can currently only see dates to October.
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