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Post by Oleanna on Aug 29, 2018 16:37:09 GMT
9 to 5 to the Savoy for a limited run.
Even, surprisingly, The Book of Mormon is re-examining its place due to the producers’ concern about managing to sustain the standard of the production through subsequent casts, and competition from the tour.
Perhaps my pipe dream of Les Misérables at the Prince of Wales may become a reality...?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 29, 2018 17:08:42 GMT
9 to 5 to the Savoy for a limited run. Even, surprisingly, The Book of Mormon is re-examining its place due to the producers’ concern about managing to sustain the standard of the production through subsequent casts, and competition from the tour. Perhaps my pipe dream of Les Misérables at the Prince of Wales may become a reality...? As I understood it, wing space is particularly limited at the PoW, so Les Mis may physically struggle to fit in. Edit: Case in point....  |
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Post by jamb0r on Aug 29, 2018 17:51:03 GMT
Groundhog Day into the Piccadilly please!
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Post by Stephen on Aug 29, 2018 19:31:19 GMT
Groundhog Day into the Piccadilly please! I would love to see this in the West End. I had a great time seeing it on Broadway during previews. I think it could do well here but not in a theatre any bigger than the Piccadilly. I'm thinking it would maybe be a better fit in a theatre like the Garrick if that was possible. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 29, 2018 19:33:04 GMT
9 to 5 and Officer and a Gentleman to both play limited (with the potential of extended) runs in either the Savoy or the Piccadilly. Most likely being Savoy (9 to 5), Officer and a Gentleman (Piccadilly).
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Post by Phantom of London on Aug 29, 2018 19:33:12 GMT
This year certainly hasn't been dull, with 5 high profile closures, with Chicago, Dreamgirls, Kinky Boots, Young Frankenstein and now Strictly Ballroom, which was the worst show of the 5. On a brighter note Come From Away and Waitress are signed on to play the West End, the Savoy and Piccadilly are free and waiting there next show, hope something decent goes in, maybe Dear Evan Hansen, Mean Girls and Anastasia are all rumoured to come over. Could it be that the Prince Edward and Shaftsbury will become free soon, as both shows have slowed down. A poster who works in the industry also said that Thriller is starting to lose money, so the Lyric could be available also. I wonder if An Officer and a Gentleman will go in the Piccadilly as a filler and in the long term we may have barricades at the Piccadilly with Les Miserable being a possible next tenant? Motown has confirmed closure in April, so you can include that and 42nd Street in your list. Wait - where has it been confirmed that Motown is closing?
If true being a true theatre fan I shouldn't ever get excited that two crap (Motown and Strictly Ballroom) shows have confirmed their closure, with actors losing their jobs and all that.
But bloody hell this is superb news, me punching the air, we might get something excellent in there.
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Post by Phantom of London on Aug 29, 2018 19:34:46 GMT
9 to 5 and Officer and a Gentleman to both play limited (with the potential of extended) runs in either the Savoy or the Piccadilly. Most likely being Savoy (9 to 5), Officer and a Gentleman (Piccadilly). How do you know that Daniel? |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 29, 2018 19:40:58 GMT
Motown has confirmed closure in April, so you can include that and 42nd Street in your list. Wait - where has it been confirmed that Motown is closing?
If true being a true theatre fan I shouldn't ever get excited that two crap (Motown and Strictly Ballroom) shows have confirmed their closure, with actors losing their jobs and all that.
But bloody hell this is superb news, me punching the air, we might get something excellent in there.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 29, 2018 19:45:51 GMT
Well f***. What the hell is going on with so many shows closing! I imagine Bat will be gone around the same time too, and we don't know how long Come From Away or Waitress will be around for as Waitress hasn't started sales and Come From Away hasn't really started promotion so its not fair to judge their box office quite yet. Jeez.
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Post by daniel on Aug 29, 2018 19:48:08 GMT
9 to 5 is a thing. Officer and a Gent still just a rumour, but one I could certainly see coming to fruition.
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Post by theatreliker on Aug 29, 2018 19:48:30 GMT
Still can't quite believe Blood Brothers has gone.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 29, 2018 19:50:24 GMT
There were rumours a couple of years ago that Finding Neverland was looking at the Piccadilly for a 2017 opening (with Alfie Boe), after Jersey Boys closed. I assume that plan has since been scrapped?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 29, 2018 19:50:54 GMT
And yet, Thriller survives.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 29, 2018 19:56:56 GMT
Finding Neverland I would love to see come in BUT it has to overcome the Weinstien issue.
I fully expect some runs of things like Me and My Girl to do limited runs to fill the gap at some of these theatres, which isn't a bad thing as it means we get more new productions or revivals.
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Post by Phantom of London on Aug 29, 2018 19:57:29 GMT
Well I didn't know that and missed that news all together, so thanks.
Must be the way that WhatsonStage prioritise news on their new design, which is crap, as closed shows get hidden at the bottom, even Ballroom is hidden, great news. I wonder how long the refurbishment will take?
9-5 good filier enjoyed it on Broadway, hated the UK tour with the Dolly projection. Love the song 9-5 and Get out and stay out. Good juicy role for 3 lead females?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 29, 2018 20:01:49 GMT
It certainly does feel like the WE will have a completely new feel very soon. A change is as good as a rest. I just hope we have enough decent material coming in to fill these spots.
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Post by Phantom of London on Aug 29, 2018 20:08:35 GMT
Well f***. What the hell is going on with so many shows closing! I imagine Bat will be gone around the same time too, and we don't know how long Come From Away or Waitress will be around for as Waitress hasn't started sales and Come From Away hasn't really started promotion so its not fair to judge their box office quite yet. Jeez. Hamilton and Harry Potter |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 29, 2018 20:18:39 GMT
Well f***. What the hell is going on with so many shows closing! I imagine Bat will be gone around the same time too, and we don't know how long Come From Away or Waitress will be around for as Waitress hasn't started sales and Come From Away hasn't really started promotion so its not fair to judge their box office quite yet. Jeez. Hamilton and Harry Potter ... and Phantom, Les Mis and Tina. All shows that are selling out at high as hell prices. 😂 But even then, Hamilton for example isn't like it is on Broadway. Yeah it sells, but it still has good availibility for later in the year etc. I think there are fair reasons for some closing. Bat Out of Hell is in a cave and has divided opinion for the show itself. Strictly has a somewhat limited audience and doesn't have a repeat kinda value it seems. Dreamgirls, Motown and Kinky Boots are going out on tour and have had long runs. 42nd Street has had a respectable of about two years with the refurb sending it out on tour as well as the fact it is in a barn. Its not the sales of the other shows, sometimes its just their time to go. |
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Post by HereForTheatre on Aug 29, 2018 20:18:54 GMT
Oh it's brilliant. I'm loving what's happening. It's a shame to see some of these shows go but it's also good the West End is kept fresh and next year will be very different. It's exciting.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 29, 2018 20:33:16 GMT
Oh it's brilliant. I'm loving what's happening. It's a shame to see some of these shows go but it's also good the West End is kept fresh and next year will be very different. It's exciting. I agree, it feels similar to Broadway where closures and openings tend to happen en mass, bringing a new life to the scene. This period is the most excited I’ve been for theatre in a long time, especially as we are getting two of the greatest Broadway shows in CFA and Waitress. |
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Post by welsh_tenor on Aug 29, 2018 20:39:50 GMT
Hamilton and Harry Potter ... and Phantom, Les Mis and Tina. All shows that are selling out at high as hell prices. 😂 You forgot Wicked danieljohnson14 😂 |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 29, 2018 20:56:23 GMT
... and Phantom, Les Mis and Tina. All shows that are selling out at high as hell prices. 😂 You forgot Wicked danieljohnson14 😂 I hesitated putting Wicked, Matilda and The Book of Mormon on there, simlly because whilst they still rake in the money, sell out some performances and have high prices, they aren't quite at the height they once weren't (will still run though!) ... one show I should of included was Lion King, which I always forget is running but is still a show that sells out every night. |
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Post by david on Aug 29, 2018 21:08:13 GMT
It certainly does feel like the WE will have a completely new feel very soon. A change is as good as a rest. I just hope we have enough decent material coming in to fill these spots. I agree with your thoughts here Tom. While it does have a bit of the changing of the guard feel about it, it’s great that we will get the chance to see some new stuff. At the moment, with all the recent announcements for future shows, 2019 isn’t looking too bad theatre wise, though my bank balance might not be so appreciative. I’m definitely putting in a request for more SOLT vouchers for Christmas to help pay for it all. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 29, 2018 21:11:58 GMT
I just wish three of the best newer shows weren't closing within a week of eachother.
January will be dark days.
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Post by cheesy116 on Aug 29, 2018 21:24:55 GMT
If Fun Home transfers along with the others confirmed/strongly rumoured, I'll have no money left in 2019
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