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Post by Deleted on Dec 13, 2018 8:52:55 GMT
Got a pleasant surprise last night when a contestant in Spanish TV show OT (kind of like X Factor) sang She Used To Be Mine!
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Post by geweena on Dec 13, 2018 10:34:37 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Dec 13, 2018 10:51:31 GMT
Oh, this is good to know, I can studiously avoid booking these dates! Thanks for the heads-up!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 13, 2018 10:56:42 GMT
Oh so that's the exciting announcement. Yeah, right...
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Post by 49thand8th on Dec 20, 2018 17:07:31 GMT
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Post by raiseitup on Dec 21, 2018 10:42:25 GMT
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Post by Being Alive on Dec 21, 2018 10:45:37 GMT
What is with the casting on this show?!
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Post by duncan on Dec 21, 2018 10:54:34 GMT
Great news for the 20 or so people in the UK who know who he is!  |
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Post by stuartmcd on Dec 21, 2018 11:09:21 GMT
I love him in 30 Rock!
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Post by HereForTheatre on Dec 21, 2018 11:23:39 GMT
Well, that's weird.
Not least because i don't think the bloke has ever done any theatre or singing before?
I'm still excited to see the show but i gotta say some of the casting of this piece is debatable.
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Post by latefortheoverture on Dec 21, 2018 12:03:23 GMT
Do the casting team realise this show is opening in the West End and not Broadway?!
I don't know who the hell Jack McBrayer is, and I only know Kat McPhee from being in smash and playing Jenna on Broadway, this is stunt casting gone wrong IMO. I'm sure the show will be fine, but I think a British Actress or 'name' would've done them more favours when it comes to press coverage or reviews when it opens!
As much as I want this show to do well, I have my doubts, I feel the lack of 'hype' and the barn of the Adelphi won't end well. The British cast are outstanding and I feel that they'll hold this piece up, as will the inevitable British Jenna. It's a shame as trusting Kat to get the good reviews could kill this show before it's began! Especially as I think the press will be a lot more favourable towards Come From Away opening a month beforehand!
I'd love to see the show have a great run but just now I fear for it!
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Post by duncan on Dec 21, 2018 13:32:42 GMT
To be fair, casting McBrayer will get them publicity in the UK media - as thats an area that was OBSESSED with 30 Rock despite it being watched by 2 dogs and a cat in the UK. See also the UK medias insistence on trying to make stars of the people in SNL despite the fact that again in the UK its only watched by a llama called Dave and some goldfish opposite the Rumbelows on Luton High Street.
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Post by n1david on Dec 21, 2018 13:57:35 GMT
I loved 30 Rock and I loved Jack McBrayer in it. However, this news does not encourage me in the least to go and see Waitress. (PS not sure duncan if that makes me a dog or a cat...) |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 21, 2018 15:37:05 GMT
I was on the fence, but I will book to see Jack McBrayer.
I am reasonably sure I am a minority in this.
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Post by alece10 on Dec 21, 2018 15:45:12 GMT
I'm waiting for the offers or day seats
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Post by No. on Dec 21, 2018 15:54:27 GMT
The only reason I know this guy is because he voiced Fix It Felix in Wreck It Ralph
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Post by Deleted on Dec 21, 2018 15:59:35 GMT
Why can't they just reveal the whole cast at once and move on?
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Post by sparky5000 on Dec 21, 2018 16:23:40 GMT
I absolutely LOVED Chris Fitzgerald as Ogie both times I saw the show on Broadway (once with Jessie Mueller and once with Kat McPhee) and this guy def fits the Ogie spec, so I think he’ll be great. And whilst I personally have zero problem that they’re casting Americans in this show (and btw I thought Kat McPhee was a wonderful Jenna and can 100% see why they’ve gone with her to open the show - her She Used To Be Mine live is one of my fave live theatre moments ever  ) I actually thought that they would have gone for a well known British actor/comedian to play Ogie. Anyway overall I am really happy with this casting, I think it’s pretty perfect. Just still concerned about the size of the theatre and wish they’d gone for somewhere more intimate. I’m also interested to see how/if they’ll change up the show to cater for us British audiences. |
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Post by showtoones on Dec 21, 2018 16:34:00 GMT
They should have just gotten Ross Noble for Ogie....that would have been a no brainer
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Post by Deleted on Dec 21, 2018 17:46:21 GMT
Oh yeah, so Marisha is the best casting of the leads.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 21, 2018 17:57:41 GMT
Can't wait for them to reveal who's fifth cover pie shop customer #3.
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Post by raider80 on Dec 21, 2018 18:51:35 GMT
As a person who considers 30 Rock as a top 5 television program I am really excited to see Jack go into musical theatre. I think he will do great as Ogie and like most people said, he fits the specks. I wonder how long he is going to be in it though.
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Post by raider80 on Dec 21, 2018 18:56:46 GMT
I haven't thought of Joey McIntyre for a long time. He has had some Broadway experience so he isn't going to be terrible but I don't think he will be great. Waitress is slowly going down the stunt casting hole to stay open but at least most of the casting has been pretty good.
I wonder once Jack McBrayer finishes in London will he come to Broadway?
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Post by LaLuPone on Dec 28, 2018 18:25:12 GMT
Finally booked for this, have been treated to some stalls seats at the pricier end but it will be my 18th birthday and the prices aren't too crazy in previews. Coupled with a return to Company the next day this should make for a perfect birthday!
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Post by latefortheoverture on Dec 31, 2018 0:40:39 GMT
Anyone else see this; we may be wrong after all...
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) I actually thought that they would have gone for a well known British actor/comedian to play Ogie. Anyway overall I am really happy with this casting, I think it’s pretty perfect. Just still concerned about the size of the theatre and wish they’d gone for somewhere more intimate. 