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Post by Phantom of London on Nov 18, 2016 5:09:28 GMT
With rumours according to Baz that Curious Incident Of............ Is about to issue closing notices. This is one of a long list of high profile closures, which have included Billy Elliot, War Horse, Jersey Boys, We Will Rock You, Miss Saigon and Chicago. Could be sad that London is losing part of its heritage? Or great that the West End is having a refresh? Wonder what maybe the next long running show?
Meanwhile it seems that the Play That Goes Wrong is going from strength to strength (I don't get the fuss, but admire their heart), as announced this week that it has found its Broadway home and looks set to run in the West End for a long long time.
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Post by ncbears on Nov 18, 2016 5:39:00 GMT
but Thriller goes on and on and on
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Post by duncan on Nov 18, 2016 7:56:50 GMT
Churn has happened in the past, it will happen in the now and it will happen in the future.
The West End should always be looking to refresh its offerings.
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Post by Someone in a tree on Nov 18, 2016 8:20:55 GMT
but Thriller goes on and on and on Not even Brexit will kill it off. Makes me wonder if it will survive a neucelar holocaust |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 18, 2016 8:21:17 GMT
I don't know that the closure of The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night-Time is London losing its heritage, somehow.  Honestly though, shows close, shows open, life goes on. We only need to worry if they start closing the *theatres*. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 18, 2016 9:29:50 GMT
I always thought 'Miss Saigon' was only supposed to be a filler until 'Aladdin' came along?
Anyhoo, the only time we should be worried is when 'The Mousetrap' closes.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 18, 2016 10:27:35 GMT
but Thriller goes on and on and on Not even Brexit will kill it off. Makes me wonder if it will survive a neucelar holocaust "Stomp" certainly will. They'll just hide under those dustbin lids and come out dancing when it's over. |
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Post by theatremadness on Nov 18, 2016 11:28:41 GMT
If the cast of Curious Incident have not been told of any closing notices, it's really not on for Baz to claim something will be going into that theatre. It's not the first time Baz has delivered news of a show opening at a theatre meaning that current show closes, or in fact news that a show is closing in general, before the cast have been told, meaning they find out on twitter via him. Just ain't nice.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 18, 2016 11:38:37 GMT
As long as the big 3 musicals (Les Mis, Phantom and Wicked) stay open, the West End will be fine. It's great to have a few long running shows that you know will always be there and on top of that some new ones every year to keep it fresh.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 18, 2016 11:42:38 GMT
It's great to have a few long running shows that you know will always be there and on top of that some new ones every year to keep it fresh. And Half a Sixpence to give us something to moan about. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 18, 2016 11:47:38 GMT
If the cast of Curious Incident have not been told of any closing notices, it's really not on for Baz to claim something will be going into that theatre. It's not the first time Baz has delivered news of a show opening at a theatre meaning that current show closes, or in fact news that a show is closing in general, before the cast have been told, meaning they find out on twitter via him. Just ain't nice.I draw your attention m'lud to the newspaper wot Baz writes for. I'm guessing 'nice' isn't really a word you bandy around in those offices. |
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Post by Mr Snow on Nov 18, 2016 12:15:48 GMT
In Manhattan, their first hit Rogers and Hart, referenced Abies Irish Rose
“the Broadway play was a commercial hit, running for 2,327 performances between May 23, 1922 and October 1, 1927, at the time the longest run in Broadway theater history, surpassing the record 1291 performances set by the Winchell Smith and Frank Bacon 1918 play, Lightnin'.[1][2] T”
By the time Ella got round to the song the Lyric was changed to
And "My Fair Lady" is a terrific show they say
We both may see it close, some day
Tempis Fugit.
Quiz Night/Triva Question.
Which popular band of modern times took their name after hearing Ella sing the song?
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Post by whygodwhytoday on Nov 18, 2016 12:19:16 GMT
It's a shame theatres stand empty, but I guess it's just a result of the times. Most of them were built when there wasn't a a million and one things to do.
God, when you reel of the closed shows like that it KILLS ME inside...
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Post by Deleted on Nov 18, 2016 12:36:21 GMT
It's great to have a few long running shows that you know will always be there and on top of that some new ones every year to keep it fresh. And Half a Sixpence to give us something to moan about. It's not perfect, but I liked it |
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Post by Michael on Nov 18, 2016 13:51:30 GMT
Wonder what maybe the next long running show? Les Mis. Please let it be Les Mis. |
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Post by Jon on Nov 18, 2016 17:05:16 GMT
Long running shows closing doesn't signal that the West End is in crisis, IMO too many long runners isn't healthy for the West End and so a show closing means a new show can open is a good thing.
Curious Incident has been running for a combined run of almost three years plus its touring again next year so it's had a great run.
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Post by Phantom of London on Nov 18, 2016 19:26:44 GMT
That indicating the current health of the West End, just over the last 3 years a lot of long runners have closed, since Chicago/We Will Rock You closed, none of the long runners had closed for years.
I agree Jon what you have said on other threads that the West End isn't a musemn piece, however Phantom/Les Mis are ironic to the West End and would be sad to see these go, I don't think they ever will as these shows always find a new audience and have people return, this isn't counting for all the tourists.
Good to see the Gielgud and Harold Pinter going back to a circuit theatre, which I mean taking in 2/3 shows a year.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 18, 2016 21:07:47 GMT
We only need to worry if they start closing the *theatres*. I reckon we'd all make a pretty formidable resistance movement if they tried that.  Still, might be time to finally take in Curious Incident during GILT this year... |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 18, 2016 22:00:13 GMT
If the cast of Curious Incident have not been told of any closing notices, it's really not on for Baz to claim something will be going into that theatre. It's not the first time Baz has delivered news of a show opening at a theatre meaning that current show closes, or in fact news that a show is closing in general, before the cast have been told, meaning they find out on twitter via him. Just ain't nice. Its not really Bazs job to worry about that in fairness, his job is to report news/gossip. And lets not pretend the Mail is any worse than any other media outlet in that respect. He has connections and gets his information from somewhere. The fault is with the producers by letting Baz know before the cast. He wont report stuff until he is given the green light much of the time |
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Post by Jon on Nov 18, 2016 23:20:52 GMT
If the cast of Curious Incident have not been told of any closing notices, it's really not on for Baz to claim something will be going into that theatre. It's not the first time Baz has delivered news of a show opening at a theatre meaning that current show closes, or in fact news that a show is closing in general, before the cast have been told, meaning they find out on twitter via him. Just ain't nice. Its not really Bazs job to worry about that in fairness, his job is to report news/gossip. And lets not pretend the Mail is any worse than any other media outlet in that respect. He has connections and gets his information from somewhere. The fault is with the producers by letting Baz know before the cast. He wont report stuff until he is given the green light much of the time The cast of the most recent revival of Oliver! found out it was closing through ads on the tube. I do agree that producers should let their cast know the status of their shows first. That indicating the current health of the West End, just over the last 3 years a lot of long runners have closed, since Chicago/We Will Rock You closed, none of the long runners had closed for years. I don't think it's a bad thing really, just theatre owners wanting new shows rather than have old shows limping along. |
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Post by Phantom of London on Nov 18, 2016 23:38:54 GMT
You cannot blame Baz doing what he is paid to do. We are assuming that the producers' knows that this is closing, it is very possible that this leak could come from the theatre owner's office and about to instigate the STOP clause, this would tie in what Jon said above. In any case the cast would've a fair rememinder 8 times a week that the show is on its last legs, it would be terrible if the producers tell the cast that the show is still going strong and there is no plans to close.
Also the show is going to be around for another 3/4 months yet, assuming it is Jez Butterworth's The Ferryman is going to be the next show in. It's not like Broadway where the cast find out on a Tuesday they're unemployed by the next Monday.
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Post by Mr Snow on Nov 19, 2016 18:56:03 GMT
In Manhattan, their first hit Rogers and Hart, referenced Abies Irish Rose Quiz Night/Triva Question. Which popular band of modern times took their name after hearing Ella sing the song? OK you've had 24 hrs. JazzieB (sp?) heard …our first kiss we stole Soul to Soul I win. What's my prize? |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 19, 2016 23:37:04 GMT
A life.
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Post by Mr Snow on Nov 20, 2016 11:11:25 GMT
Thank you, how kind. If I PM you my address can it be delivered? I'm in 24/7. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 21, 2016 11:28:44 GMT
Baz does not leak news. Every piece of information he releases is a carefully planned PR timeline.
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