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Post by musicalmarge on Nov 23, 2019 8:18:01 GMT
Another horrible logo to go with Hello Dolly haha
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Post by musicalmarge on Nov 21, 2019 23:21:50 GMT
DREADFUL FONT FOR THE LOGO! I laughed!
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Post by musicalmarge on Nov 20, 2019 10:15:37 GMT
How come Book of Mormon always gets a free pass when it comes to problematic content? Its blatantly misogynistic, racist and isn’t even funny. THIS
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Post by musicalmarge on Nov 20, 2019 10:13:19 GMT
Hahahahaa just with a friend who asked
“What is this musical called WAITROSE about?”
Hahahahahaha
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Post by musicalmarge on Nov 19, 2019 22:08:31 GMT
DREADFUL
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Post by musicalmarge on Nov 19, 2019 22:07:05 GMT
I’m sorry but Imelda is too classic and strong - you need a cheek unconventional actor to play dolly. Of course Stanton is a great actor but we need someone more quirky. Thumbs down from me
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Post by musicalmarge on Nov 13, 2019 10:46:57 GMT
162833744 times better than the stage show in London
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Post by musicalmarge on Nov 12, 2019 11:31:30 GMT
I really enjoyed the screening. Bonnie Langford, Clare Halse and Tom Lister in particular were fantastic. I thought it worked really well on the big screen; such an enjoyable treat on a gloomy Sunday afternoon. I don’t think I noticed so much when I saw it live but my friend pointed out how ridiculous/ sexist some of the song lyrics are- “Keep young and beautiful” for example. Is it meant to be satirical or it’s just of it’s time? Don’t 7 billion of us want to keep young and beautiful - I know I do!
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Post by musicalmarge on Nov 11, 2019 8:28:25 GMT
Does it WORK in larger venues? Thinking Broadway and West End transfer here.
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Post by musicalmarge on Nov 4, 2019 23:06:36 GMT
Saw this tonight. My friends and I thought Micheal Ball was almost slurring his words, or was singing like he had false teeth in - sooo odd! Maybe he was biting his jaw down and this made the ssssss’s different? But we all turned round to each other at the same time thinking, what’s up with his voice?!
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Post by musicalmarge on Oct 23, 2019 19:37:12 GMT
Stick to listening to the cd, the show itself is a snoozefest. OMG no. This show is AMMMMMMMMAZZING!! One of the few Broadway shows I ever saw twice. Gorgeous show! Sooo excited
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Post by musicalmarge on Oct 23, 2019 19:35:50 GMT
MAKEEEEEE HIMMMMM MINNNNNNE!!!!! The stories and backstage drama of that show is more fascinating than the drama on stage. I had several friends in the original. DRAAAAMMMAAAAAAA tell us tell us! The three women SERIOUSLY fell out during the run.
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Post by musicalmarge on Oct 14, 2019 18:36:09 GMT
MAKEEEEEE HIMMMMM MINNNNNNE!!!!!
The stories and backstage drama of that show is more fascinating than the drama on stage. I had several friends in the original.
DRAAAAMMMAAAAAAA
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Post by musicalmarge on Oct 8, 2019 11:34:26 GMT
Will there be a new song?
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Post by musicalmarge on Oct 6, 2019 12:28:37 GMT
Why can’t people do 8 shows a week anymore? He’s been trained to do that and once the score is vocally set in his mind/body/voice box he will be fine. Drama school students belt their lungs out for 10 hours a day! Why shouldn't they have alternates? Give two people a chance in the role and help preserve both of them (vocals and energy wise) for longer so they aren't damaging their careers long-term. It makes complete sense in more ways than one. I suppose I’m old school and energy wise 8 shows a week was/is simply expected. I agree with the limelight of role sharing like Dreamgirls! Very excited to see this!
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Post by musicalmarge on Oct 6, 2019 6:27:21 GMT
Sam answered a fan question about if he’ll be doing 8 shows a week saying it’s both the matinees he’ll be taking off. Why can’t people do 8 shows a week anymore? He’s been trained to do that and once the score is vocally set in his mind/body/voice box he will be fine. Drama school students belt their lungs out for 10 hours a day!
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Post by musicalmarge on Oct 3, 2019 12:54:01 GMT
Why on Earth is this chat on a theatre board? How it affects the arts?
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Post by musicalmarge on Oct 2, 2019 9:58:27 GMT
I thought the same watching it. Why is nobody bothered about this missing boy? Why didn't they check his documents when starting the job (I cannot even go to an interview without bringing my passport) In all seriousness this is pretty poor. Kimberley Walsh is the saving grace because she can sing, act and is very charming but Jay is really struggling to connect with audience, Wendy Peters shouldn't be playing the mother of a newborn baby and thank the lord for Matthew Kelly; one of the UK's finest actors. 1 Why aren’t people bothered about a missing boy 2 If his friend knows he is being kept - why not pressure him? 3 What happened to the father? 4 What happened to the policeman! 5 How did Josh get the deposit for the huge penthouse? 6 How much was josh seriously getting paid as a “toy tester?” 7 Why isn’t the mother a quivering wreck as he son is missing instead of singing sweet songs about stopping time? 8 We didn’t fancy women 10 years older than us aged 13 so how did the love affair story even make sense? I have soooo many questions with the holes in this show!
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Post by musicalmarge on Oct 1, 2019 22:31:53 GMT
I saw this tonight and LEFT IN THE INTERVAL!!!
What total nonsense. What a dreadful comedy!
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Post by musicalmarge on Sept 30, 2019 21:52:03 GMT
How sad.
And Clockmakers Daughter hasn’t seen the light of day....
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Post by musicalmarge on Sept 30, 2019 21:51:03 GMT
Not really surprised by this but disappointing all the same. Seyi Omooba will take the Curve Theatre in Leicester and Global Artists to court for breach of contract and religious discrimination. www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-49881027I’ve heard horror stories about Global Artists over the years, treating people horribly.
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Post by musicalmarge on Sept 19, 2019 2:35:38 GMT
Having read the book and having just seen the first production photos, I have also asked myself why something so inherently British - in terms of setting, cultural references, language, not to mention the composers and part of the cast - is seeing the light across the pond. Here are a couple of possible answers I've come up with: First of all, it may be that (in general) there is an expectation that a production that's been tested by US standards and audiences could stand a better chance at a longer life (and more incarnations). It was quite clear to me when I saw 'The Prom' on Broadway that there is always going to be an audience for a show that's about inclusivity and the importance of being your true self, that has a positive LGBTQI+ angle and a feel-good vibe, that comes with hummable tunes and a lot of energy... Sure, producers may at some point need to pull the plug on it, but it's a kind of show that's always going to be received warmly by the (US) theatre(going) community. Secondly, it seems to me that right now 'Becoming Nancy' would have a bit of a potentially counterproductive overlap with 'Everybody's talking about Jamie'. Both have an exquisitely British angle on a queer coming of age story with a similar working class setting. Both plots focus on a teenage male lead who has to deal with school bullies, has a best girl friend who supports him unconditionally... I mean, both follow the lead as he prepares to appear on stage in front of an audience wearing a dress! Personally, I'd be absolutely happy for these shows to be on in neighbouring theatres on Shaftesbury Av., but I can see why a producer would want to first test 'Becoming Nancy' in a more "neutral" context where there's no direct "competition". American market has more money. Simple!
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Post by musicalmarge on Sept 18, 2019 6:46:41 GMT
I was there last night and it was easily my weakest theatre outing this year. It was OK, sort of entertaining but nothing special and I kept checking my watch. There seemed to be lots of potential with it but everything just seemed mediocre. The set was often the best bit but it was mostly overwhelmed with a too busy stage. Often it was just a blur of set, people on stage and unmemorable songs. Singing wasn't bad but wasn't great either. I suppose it will work for families but otherwise I have no reason to specifically recommend this show. I don't regret going as it wasn't awful but i don't recommend it Agreed
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Post by musicalmarge on Sept 17, 2019 23:55:42 GMT
it comes across like Madeline McCann the Musical I know you're trying to be funny, but that's not. I’m not trying to be funny. In essence Big the musical is a serious story about a missing child! What happened to the father after the first scene? It’s far more serious than the shallow cheesy piece makes it out to be. What happened to the policeman? Why didn’t they question Josh’s friend more? Their child had been kidnapped in their eyes. As for the whole love affair weird story it is basically a weird story about a 13 and 30 year old woman!
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Post by musicalmarge on Sept 17, 2019 23:06:37 GMT
“BIG” the musical opening (press) night on the glittering West End. 🎭 Amazing seats on the second row of the stalls and it was fun for everyone to see oodles of celebrities and popular names within the West End community. Frenchy from the Grease movie was there (her husband co-wrote it). As for the show? Well.... 😬..... I always loved the Tom Hanks film and the Broadway Cast recording from 1996 but this new London production is sadly clunky throughout, rather miscast (I’m not sure Matthew Kelly knew his lines!), it was badly directed and over acted (Wendy thingy from Coronation Street was awful and out of time), cheesy, a tad amateur and well..... disappointing. The story and book is a strange piece about a missing child - it comes across like Madeline McCann the Musical with a subtextual peodeophile undertone! There IS a great musical in there somewhere, but it wasn’t on stage at the Dominion tonight. Kimberly Walsh looked sensational and sang OK (as did the lead HOT guy) but their acting was “painting by numbers” - a bit like the entire awkward cast. Piano dancing sequence aside, it’s a sweet and pantoesque 6/10 from me! #sticktothefilm #theatrepig
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Post by musicalmarge on Sept 16, 2019 19:06:08 GMT
Wow well that was something special wasn’t it ? Goosebumps! Getting slight ‘Aida’ vibes too. Reckon they’ve got a hit on their hands here. Every theatrical bone in my body cannot fathom why Aida didn’t come to London. If ran on broadway for 5 years. One of my favourite shows ever. Back to POE - it looks amazing!
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Post by musicalmarge on Sept 16, 2019 14:32:16 GMT
Just checked songs from Kids From Fame and was reminded of the brill,I Still Believe In Me...classic It’s gonna beeeeee a long niggghhhtttt... damn I love those songs! Back to Turbine! Ha
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Post by musicalmarge on Sept 16, 2019 12:24:51 GMT
High Fidelity HI HI Fedelllllllityyyyyyy! Oh... wrong song. Haha I know it’s all tied up in publishing rights etc, but why can’t we have a ‘Fame’ musical based on all of the ace songs from the first few series of ‘Fame’? STARRRRRMAKEEEERRRRRRRR! I know right?
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Post by musicalmarge on Sept 16, 2019 12:15:02 GMT
High Fidelity HI HI Fedelllllllityyyyyyy!
Oh... wrong song. Haha
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Post by musicalmarge on Sept 16, 2019 12:13:56 GMT
Wow!!
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