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Post by Mr Wallacio on Apr 7, 2017 0:43:58 GMT
Saw this last night and I have to admit it's one of the best shows I've seen this year, if not the best. As soon as you enter the theatre you are greeted with the aroma of spiced apple and pastry, never before have I experienced such sensory attention to detail at the theatre before, and boy did it really create the atmosphere and excitement I'm sure it meant to. Sara Bareilles was incredible as Jenna, this is obviously a role she knows better than perhaps Jessie Mueller herself, and it certainly shows. I did notice that this is developing the same fan reaction that I experienced at The Color Purple last year, except it's not quite as extreme - yet. Massive rapturous applause and whooping when she stepped on stage for the first time and then again after each solo. She definitely deserves it, but as a reserved British fuss pot I certainly noticed it. The strength in this show is absolutely the score, and the entire cast as a whole. It's an incredibly enjoyable evening of entertainment, and I hope it does see a life in London one day. As a side note, they auctioned off a signed apron worn by Sara that day for Broadway Cares, and they sold two for a whopping $2,500 each! I too was there last night
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Post by Deleted on Apr 7, 2017 2:14:36 GMT
^ A small world indeed! Your thoughts? Are you seeing any more this week?
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Post by Mr Wallacio on Apr 7, 2017 2:25:31 GMT
^ A small world indeed! Your thoughts? Are you seeing any more this week? Thought it was amazing. Definitely a good choice (even if it was my first day in NYC, had been awake 24 hours and still going to the theatre). Saw Sunday In The Park With George tonight. Nothing else officially planned as yet, but I'm here until next Wednesday.
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Post by westendwendy on Apr 17, 2017 3:02:00 GMT
Saw this tonight on Broadway - a super sweet as pie musical - I had heard lots of great things about this show so my expectations were high. I wanted it to be amazing and instead it was good, very American full of folky tunes and well... a bit silly. I had real issues with the story really; a show basically about everyone having an affair and ultimately the plot doesn't resolve. First rule of theatre, have a clear beginning middle and end. Some amazing singing, great creative moments and over the top comedy, but the momentum was lost and although I enjoyed it, a rewrite might make it better especially Act 2 I left the theatre having enjoyed it but felt rather ambivalent towards it. Legally Blond meets Grease. 7/10 Not sure it will work in London!
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Post by singularsensation10 on Jun 9, 2017 3:03:10 GMT
Saw the show tonight. Absolutely loved it from start to finish. Delightful score and one of the strongest casts I've seen in a show in years. All of the leads had at least one standout moment but worked together as a team. Loved it.
Hillary Clinton was also in the audience tonight and everyone went crazy for her!!
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Post by ali973 on Jun 9, 2017 3:37:46 GMT
I like Waitress, but I find the Chris Fitzergarld song and scenes cringeworthy.
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Post by jess173 on Jun 9, 2017 7:55:46 GMT
I like Waitress, but I find the Chris Fitzergarld song and scenes cringeworthy. I thought so too. His scenes and the first song seemed to go on and on forever. The audience went crazy over it though. Lots of laughing and cheering through it. Now I've grown accustomed to listen to it on the cast recording. The lyrics are quite funny. But it was just too much on stage. Despite that I loved the show. Sara Bareilles was great. And I have to admit I cried all the way from when she had the baby to the end... ^^* But this has happened while watching the movie too, so I kind of expected it.
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Post by zsazsa on Jul 24, 2017 10:42:18 GMT
WIG Specialties LTD have just posted their upcoming projects on Facebook and among them is 'Waitress.'
Really hope this is happening as I loved this when I saw it on Broadway a fortnight ago.
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Post by singularsensation10 on Jul 24, 2017 11:10:34 GMT
This is the sort of thing London needs at the moment. I can see this going down well with london audiences - loved it when I saw it on Broadway. I've said it before but I'd love to see Cassidy Janson play Jenna. I think it would sit well in the Gielgud or the Aldwych.
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Post by zsazsa on Jul 24, 2017 15:53:48 GMT
False alarm, sadly.
The wigs that they are working on are for the U.S. Tour.
I really do hope that it makes it over here.
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Post by showbizkid on Jul 25, 2017 7:16:26 GMT
It was my least favourite show I saw in New York in April. Basically about a group of people all having affairs in a cake shop. Some nice music though I agree. Problem is a pie for people in the U.K. is a different thing and unlike Hairspray, Memphis, Kinky Boots, Wicked etc there is no message or reason for the show. It's vacuous and American and I doubt it will transfer.
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Post by welsh_tenor on Jul 25, 2017 18:13:34 GMT
Might this be linked to the wig post on Facebook from yesterday or has there been any other news today?
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Post by dubbie on Jul 25, 2017 18:24:53 GMT
Sara Bareilles pretty much confirmed a Spring 2018 transfer by quoting someone saying she was thrilled and seconds later deleted the tweet. I have a screenshot but don't know how to post it here.
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Post by mjh on Jul 25, 2017 18:24:53 GMT
Not to start a completely unsubstantiated rumour, but when I saw the show in NYC in April, I clocked Sheridan Smith coming out the stage door. Not sure if she'd have the vocal chops (or if she'd go back to MT so soon after Funny Girl) but she'd certainly act the hell out of Jenna.
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Post by viserys on Jul 25, 2017 18:27:01 GMT
I have zero interest in this. Would rather see almost everything else from this season transfer.
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Post by mjh on Jul 25, 2017 18:29:32 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Jul 25, 2017 18:30:44 GMT
Not to start a completely unsubstantiated rumour, but when I saw the show in NYC in April, I clocked Sheridan Smith coming out the stage door. Not sure if she'd have the vocal chops (or if she'd go back to MT so soon after Funny Girl) but she'd certainly act the hell out of Jenna. Hillary Clinton saw The Color Purple last year. Also meaningless.
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Post by Raven on Jul 25, 2017 18:32:07 GMT
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Post by mjh on Jul 25, 2017 18:53:53 GMT
Not to start a completely unsubstantiated rumour, but when I saw the show in NYC in April, I clocked Sheridan Smith coming out the stage door. Not sure if she'd have the vocal chops (or if she'd go back to MT so soon after Funny Girl) but she'd certainly act the hell out of Jenna. Hillary Clinton saw The Color Purple last year. Also meaningless. Thanks for that.
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Post by talkstageytome on Jul 25, 2017 20:19:47 GMT
I want this to transfer more than literally any other show!! Really hope the rumours end up being true.
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Post by daniel on Jul 25, 2017 20:50:15 GMT
Are these the same people who had an article "confirming" Dear Evan Hansen? With a very handy sign up for updates and ticket info...i.e. 100% clickbait we want your email addresses.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 26, 2017 8:25:26 GMT
It was my least favourite show I saw in New York in April. Basically about a group of people all having affairs in a cake shop. Some nice music though I agree. Problem is a pie for people in the U.K. is a different thing and unlike Hairspray, Memphis, Kinky Boots, Wicked etc there is no message or reason for the show. It's vacuous and American and I doubt it will transfer. I think if we can cope with the American liberal use of 'fanny' and calling the boot of a car a 'trunk' (tsk Americans) I imagine we'll be able to manage with what they think a pie is (or isn't).
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Post by welsh_tenor on Jul 26, 2017 10:12:17 GMT
Do you think we'll get a well known West End actress as Jenna aka Tucker/Dearman/Ellis, or perhaps a celebrity//stunt casting to help promotion (although I can't think of any celebs who would suit it lol!
It's not going to be very familiar outside of musical theatre circles so would it need a "name"!?
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Post by Deleted on Jul 26, 2017 10:15:27 GMT
I would anticipate that if Sara doesn't start it off over here then it will be a MT actress.
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Post by dubbie on Jul 26, 2017 10:17:24 GMT
Jessie Meuller please. Saw her last summer and she was incredible.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 26, 2017 10:46:27 GMT
As we seem to be in a bit of a gender casting mood at the moment, rename the show "Waiter', bring over Aaron Tveit, make him wear something tight and we're all done.
Really, no-one will care what kind of pies he's making.
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Post by robertb213 on Jul 26, 2017 21:00:21 GMT
As we seem to be in a bit of a gender casting mood at the moment, rename the show "Waiter', bring over Aaron Tveit, make him wear something tight and we're all done. Really, no-one will care what kind of pies he's making. Best. Suggestion. Ever.
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Post by showbizkid on Aug 20, 2017 7:09:21 GMT
The show is basically a tedious story about everyone having affairs and nothing is sewn up at the end. It's a shame as some of the music is very nice
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Post by showbizkid on Aug 21, 2017 20:04:56 GMT
nothing is sewn up at the end Presumably, if everything had been sewn up at the start, the affairs wouldn't have happened anyway? [ My point is there is no real ending or resolution in the book or plot and you leave the theatre with the feeling that it was not complete. Think of most shows and remove the last 10/15 minutes. That's what waitress feels like. Fun show, nice music, odd story, unresolved plot.
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Post by jess173 on Aug 21, 2017 20:30:18 GMT
My point is there is no real ending or resolution in the book or plot and you leave the theatre with the feeling that it was not complete. I did not feel this way at all. It's a pretty happy ending. Well... spoiler I guess... . . . She finally has the guts to leave Earl. As soon as she has LuLu she falls in love with her and realises it was the best decision to have her. She even gets her own diner from Earl because she was a true friend to him. And she realises it was wrong to have that affair and unfair to Dr. Pomatters wife so she breaks it up. Basically she's finally able to live a happy life. And even Dawn found true love in Ogie. When I watched the movie I was really rooting for Jenna and Dr. Pomatter and I was kind of disappointed they didn't end up together. But it's still a nice ending. And I loved the ending in the show. I thought it was a real feel good moment.
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