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Post by Rukaya on Jun 14, 2018 19:32:28 GMT
The thing with this show is that while it's about the events surrounding 9/11, in the same breath it really isn't about 9/11. It's about the humanity and kindness that a community delivered in a time of crisis and when you see it there's a real magic to it in the simplicity of it all. I know that makes me sound like a bit of a wanker but honestly, when I saw this I knew nothing about it apart from the 9/11 link and I was completely swept away; even though I was pretty much at the back of the theatre it was such a powerful piece that really moved me. I was a kid when 9/11 happened so I don't really have many visceral memories or connections to the event but I don't think that's necessary to feel the way a lot of people have felt about this show.
I do think it'll struggle to begin with to find an audience here and it *is* a hard show to market but I for one can't wait to see it again and I hope a lot of the theatre community fall in love with it like I have!
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Post by 49thand8th on Jun 14, 2018 19:36:21 GMT
as the musical is a metaphor for 9/11 ?
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Post by 49thand8th on Jun 14, 2018 19:36:57 GMT
The thing with this show is that while it's about the events surrounding 9/11, in the same breath it really isn't about 9/11. This is the case. It's not so much a 9/11 musical as it is a 9/12, 9/13, 9/14 musical.
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Post by apubleed on Jun 14, 2018 19:52:38 GMT
I have given the Cast Recording another listen today. I am on board with the message of the show, and some of the songs are great (namely Me and the Sky), but otherwise, I actually fipound myself quite bored. Alot of it feels just like filler tracks, the ones you skip over to get to the good stuff. That said, I hope it has a decent run in London. I won't book in advance or pay expensive prices to go based on prior knowlage of the show, but casting and reviews may tempt me. I do think that this will be a show that will need the reviews to work out. Because if people are worried about Dear Evan Hansen or Waitress coming over and not working out, this is probably the least known of them even to theatre fans, so it wil certianly be interesting to see how it pans out. Hopefully smart promotion and casting prior will help it. I saw the show in NYC and in my opinion the score, unfortunately, doesn't get any better in the theatre. The show is staged in an interesting way and has a lot of heart/great intentions. At best, it's entertaining, moving and heartwarming. But at its worst it is an amatuer hour exercise of musical composition, cliche, ultra/unrealistically politically correctness and can perhaps even be a bit boring. Still, I highly recommend any theatre fan to take a look. It's just that compared to the caliber of new musicals in New York (which, I must admit seems to be much higher than those originating here - no offence to us) - Come From Away does not compare. It robbed War Paint of a must more deserved Best Score nomination.
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Post by partytentdown on Jun 14, 2018 20:35:07 GMT
But at its worst it is an amatuer hour I'd love to see some of the amateur shows you've seen if you think this was amateur. I guess everyone sees things differently, but of the 8 Broadway shows I saw last year, this was by a long shot my favourite and had the strongest audience reaction. I can't wait to see it again here.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 14, 2018 21:18:01 GMT
Come From Away is to 9/11 as London Road is to the Ipswich prostitute murders.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 14, 2018 21:42:23 GMT
Any ideas when this goes on sale?
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Post by Someone in a tree on Jun 15, 2018 6:25:42 GMT
I can't wait for it to come over. I'm learning Canadian in preparation. I can say "aboat" instead of "about" and I'm trying to finish all sentences with "eh". I already have part of my opening night outfit ready, eh. You can also have a couple of brownies for breakfast. Hash brownies?
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Post by popcultureboy on Jun 15, 2018 6:52:17 GMT
Any ideas when this goes on sale? I think I read that the official announcement of the show, with dates and on sale times, will be on Canada Day, which is Monday 2nd July.
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Post by viserys on Jun 15, 2018 7:57:40 GMT
Oh brilliant, new month, new credit card period. Ahem.
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Post by eatbigsea on Jun 15, 2018 11:32:16 GMT
Any ideas when this goes on sale? I think I read that the official announcement of the show, with dates and on sale times, will be on Canada Day, which is Monday 2nd July. So excited for this! I do hope there are at least some Irish people in the cast, as they’ll have a much less difficult time with the accent than others. It would be great to have a name for the Jenn Colella role, especially a name who can do a Texas accent. Canada Day is 1 July - it’s not as much of a big deal in Newfoundland because that was Memorial Day when Newfoundland was a separate colony/independent (the Newfoundland Regiment was almost completely wiped out at the Battle of the Somme on 1 July 1916).
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Post by Phantom of London on Jun 15, 2018 13:17:11 GMT
You can also have a couple of brownies for breakfast. Hash brownies? Wrong trout, I should’ve typed Rainbows, as they say in the musical.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 15, 2018 15:38:12 GMT
Due to popularity of the show’s current short run in Toronto, they announced this week that it will officially transfer to the Elgin Theatre from February. That’ll be a busy month for Come From Away!
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Post by popcultureboy on Jun 15, 2018 23:52:43 GMT
Canada Day is 1 July - it’s not as much of a big deal in Newfoundland because that was Memorial Day when Newfoundland was a separate colony/independent (the Newfoundland Regiment was almost completely wiped out at the Battle of the Somme on 1 July 1916). Yes, I googled and it says that it's 1st July but in 2018 the "observed date" will be Monday 2nd July, so I opted for the latter as I didn't think a Sunday press announcement would be a thing. Though I could be wrong.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 17, 2018 0:25:19 GMT
I only know the cast recording, but how long is the actual show? Is it basically the recording or is there a bit more in the show?
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Post by 49thand8th on Jun 17, 2018 4:49:14 GMT
I only know the cast recording, but how long is the actual show? Is it basically the recording or is there a bit more in the show? It's about 100 minutes long.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 17, 2018 8:06:37 GMT
I only know the cast recording, but how long is the actual show? Is it basically the recording or is there a bit more in the show? Most of the show is captured on the recording, yes, but there are some parts of dialogue (not much though) between the numbers not included.
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Post by sf on Jun 19, 2018 19:19:41 GMT
Meanwhile in Canada, the show appears to be becoming part of the cultural mainstream. From today's Toronto Star:
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Post by daniel on Jun 28, 2018 9:18:34 GMT
First preview January 30th.
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Post by daniel on Jun 28, 2018 9:56:54 GMT
And the confirmation from Baz!
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Post by raiseitup on Jun 28, 2018 10:10:17 GMT
On sale now for TheatreCard members
Previews – £65 for most of the stalls, A-F end stalls and row R £45, row S £35. All of dress is £65, except for row K £45. Cheapest is back row of grand for £10
Main run prices increase by £10. Back row of grand becomes £25.
Front row of stalls not on sale – lottery, rush, day seats?
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Post by kathryn on Jun 28, 2018 10:52:33 GMT
Hmm, do any of those look like bargains worth snapping up, or is this a wait for TodayTix job, do we think?
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Post by jamb0r on Jun 28, 2018 11:23:17 GMT
TodayTix have just announced an 'exclusive' presale available now. (I thought exclusive meant 'not available anywhere else', so it's not really exclusive if its also available to theatre card holders?). They've added their booking fees on top though, so cheapest tickets are showing as £13.
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Post by niklas on Jun 28, 2018 11:24:28 GMT
Has anyone tried membership booking for Dublin? I keep trying but it always tells me to log in when I have already entered my log-in and it's a constant loop.
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Post by Someone in a tree on Jun 28, 2018 11:26:07 GMT
I sat towards the back for Guys and Dolls and view was good.
The previews clash with GILT. I wonder if I will get cheaper tickets?
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Post by Deleted on Jun 28, 2018 11:28:03 GMT
Well, the back 2 rows at £10 in previews (£19.50 Mon to Thur / £25 Fri Sat past 18 Feb) could be. For ATG card holders, no email yet, and if you search on the ATG site it says priority opens tomorrow. BUT if you log into your account first, THEN search for the show, you can already book. I had an ATG email at 10:03 this morning. Standard strange behaviour from their system. I sat towards the back for Guys and Dolls and view was good. The previews clash with GILT. I wonder if I will get cheaper tickets? I very much doubt it will run any GILT offers whilst in previews.
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Post by Mark on Jun 28, 2018 11:30:19 GMT
Side stalls at £45 seem to be a good option. The show is very centrally staged.
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Post by broadwaylover99 on Jun 28, 2018 11:32:59 GMT
To any of you who can access the booking already, how much is the front row of the Grand Circle for both pre and post previews?
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Post by westendcub on Jun 28, 2018 11:35:33 GMT
Does anyone know Time these go on sale on website- 12pm tonight or on the morning - it’s unclear!
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Post by daniel on Jun 28, 2018 11:40:03 GMT
To any of you who can access the booking already, how much is the front row of the Grand Circle for both pre and post previews? £35/£45
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