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Post by catqc on Apr 17, 2017 18:13:09 GMT
Wonder whether he's actually recovered, or is just on serious painkillers to get through the opening. Hope it's not the latter, and that if it is doing the show doesn't make it worse!
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Post by jgblunners on Apr 17, 2017 18:13:24 GMT
My god, the cast recording is stunning. Brought memories of the show flooding back - can we PLEASE have it back in London asap
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Post by Deleted on Apr 17, 2017 18:36:02 GMT
Wonder whether he's actually recovered, or is just on serious painkillers to get through the opening. Hope it's not the latter, and that if it is doing the show doesn't make it worse! Either way makes for good Opening Night publicity hey. Im not saying it was a stunt or anything but its certainly a little bit handy. |
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Post by ali973 on Apr 17, 2017 19:07:04 GMT
Clearly it wasn't serious. It wasn't an athlete's or dancer's injury. The guy fell. He rested, popped a couple of pills, and moved on. I have to say though, the suspense and drama was good.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 17, 2017 19:08:26 GMT
Just tried to listen to the soundtrack and found myself skipping through it. I really want to like it, its produced well but the most of the music just doesn't grab me. Im able to remember alot more of the show and picture it in my minds eye with the music triggering memories but thats all. I think the only part I like is the last 2minutes of Seeing You, ironically the end of the show. Maybe its a grower.
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Post by catqc on Apr 17, 2017 21:42:07 GMT
He's torn his ACL it seems! Which I believe is extremely serious, will he be able to do enough performances to be nominated? Really hope so, he deserves it so much
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Post by 49thand8th on Apr 17, 2017 21:44:07 GMT
He's torn his ACL it seems! Can you link to where you heard this? |
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Post by catqc on Apr 17, 2017 21:56:59 GMT
He's torn his ACL it seems! Can you link to where you heard this? Don't know how to link it I'm afraid - but his most recent instagram post |
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Post by CG on the loose on Apr 17, 2017 22:19:16 GMT
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Post by 49thand8th on Apr 17, 2017 22:34:58 GMT
Thanks!
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Post by kathryn on Apr 18, 2017 8:32:58 GMT
Just been reading the reviews. Wow, American critics are really bothered by half-rhymes! I'd have thought they'd be more familiar with that old comic-song technique. Some cracks at the creative team not being American, too, which is funny because I am absolutely sure the small-town USA stuff comes straight from Danny Rubin.
Brantley still loves it and on the whole they're positive, but not absolute raves. I suspect they won't have a huge impact on ticket sales. Shame.
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Post by catqc on Apr 18, 2017 11:44:56 GMT
Just read the Time Out review which is hilarious:
"One can’t help but wonder if an American creative team might have found more sympathy, subtlety and pathos in the material."
Not sure I even have watched the same show as them my opninion of it was so far from theirs...
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Post by ali973 on Apr 18, 2017 12:27:58 GMT
I downloaded the cast recording from NPR and listened to it today. Beautifully recorded. The harmonies are beautiful. It sounds great on stage but you can really appreciate the details of the vocal arrangements on this recording.
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Post by theatremadness on Apr 18, 2017 12:36:56 GMT
^Same. I've had it on repeat since yesterday - I just adore it. Wonderful how I'd feel listening without having seen it, but I don't have to worry about that!
Just such a wonderfully inventive, witty, original & emotional score with incredible harmonies and orchestrations. God I just love this show!!!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 18, 2017 12:44:00 GMT
So glad to see he is back and ready to open!  No. That one is too easy, even for me. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 18, 2017 12:52:50 GMT
So glad to see he is back and ready to open! No. That one is too easy, even for me. Not going to walk into that one...
'that's what he said...' etc etc
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Post by kathryn on Apr 18, 2017 12:54:38 GMT
Just read the Time Out review which is hilarious: "One can’t help but wonder if an American creative team might have found more sympathy, subtlety and pathos in the material." Not sure I even have watched the same show as them my opninion of it was so far from theirs... Yup, that was the one who said the half-rhymes are 'lazy'. You can say a lot of things about Tim Minchin's lyrics, but 'lazy'?! |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 19, 2017 9:02:01 GMT
I've spent this morning listening to the recording in work and I love it. However I've got to 'Hope' and come over a bit emotional. Curse that Groundhog.
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Post by 49thand8th on Apr 19, 2017 14:25:46 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Apr 20, 2017 7:49:43 GMT
Am I the only one who doesn't understand this video from Broadway.com?
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Post by catqc on Apr 20, 2017 8:46:41 GMT
Am I the only one who doesn't understand this video from Broadway.com? My only guess that it's meant to be a sort of "Groundhog Day" style parody of everyone answering interview questions in the same way? Not their best lol |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 20, 2017 17:18:34 GMT
Can't wait for tomorrow. I've never been this excited about a cast recording before!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 20, 2017 22:07:52 GMT
Am I the only one who doesn't understand this video from Broadway.com? My only guess that it's meant to be a sort of "Groundhog Day" style parody of everyone answering interview questions in the same way? Not their best lol That's what I thought initially, actually. I thought it was referencing a song or something, but couldn't for the life of me recognise what. Can't wait for tomorrow. I've never been this excited about a cast recording before! Having pre-ordered it from iTunes, I'm hoping it'll be able to download in an hour from now! There hasn't been any mention of a specific time on 21st April on iTunes. I hope not 6 a.m. that's for sure...  |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 20, 2017 23:14:46 GMT
I was right! It's finally on iTunes! WOO!
Also you get the digital booklet for the album which includes song lyrics and great production photographs of the Broadway cast!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 20, 2017 23:35:31 GMT
Full Cast Recording is now on Spotify too!!  |
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