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Post by danb on Feb 27, 2021 13:38:26 GMT
It wasn’t meant in a derogatory way, more in a respect! kind of manner. Why change something that is clearly working for her. She is a massive talent, and I find it hard to believe she hasn’t been offered other stuff after her run in ‘Cats’. I can only assume that it is her choice...and its not just the gays what love her. The wrinklies lap her up too!
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Post by oxfordsimon on Feb 27, 2021 13:52:36 GMT
Last time I saw the show it was a tour with Anita Dobson in the lead. Wasn't the best thing ever to go round, but not the worst.
I know some don't like her, but the role would suit Jolie Prenger. She can belt out a show tune but also has a vulnerability. She is also a similar age to Carol Channing who created the role.
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Post by mrbarnaby on Feb 27, 2021 16:31:46 GMT
I love how this has gone from Imelda to every naff performer going. Just waiting for Ria Jones to be mentioned next.
I personally want to see a proper star performer do this.
Christine Baranski? Goldie Hawn? Kate Winslet?
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Post by Being Alive on Feb 27, 2021 17:43:06 GMT
I love how this has gone from Imelda to every naff performer going. Just waiting for Ria Jones to be mentioned next. I personally want to see a proper star performer do this. Christine Baranski? Goldie Hawn? Kate Winslet? Baranski would be FABULOUS
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Post by alece10 on Feb 27, 2021 17:48:40 GMT
As alternative names are getting sillier.and sillier I give you
Lily Savage.
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Post by robertb213 on Feb 27, 2021 18:53:24 GMT
Su Pollard! 😉🤣
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Post by zak97 on Feb 28, 2021 9:30:41 GMT
I had a dream last night Hello Dolly does come to the Adelphi and Jennifer Lopez plays Dolly.
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Post by alicechallice on Mar 3, 2021 20:20:20 GMT
Imelda’s just said on Facing the Music that they’re hoping for 2023!
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Post by theatrelover123 on Mar 3, 2021 20:21:04 GMT
Imelda confirmed in a CFT chat just now that the earliest she can do HD is 2023 but they are going to push hard to get it done that year. She also highlighted that Dolly is Irish and so can talk and so that might be her unique take on the role.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Mar 3, 2021 20:49:56 GMT
Have a soda bread, Mr Murphy
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Post by Being Alive on Mar 3, 2021 21:48:57 GMT
Imelda’s just said on Facing the Music that they’re hoping for 2023! It sounds SO far away, but in the grand scheme of things I know it isn't. We'll need this joy machine when we are done with 'this'!
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Post by Deleted on Mar 4, 2021 15:29:20 GMT
Imelda confirmed in a CFT chat just now that the earliest she can do HD is 2023 but they are going to push hard to get it done that year. She also highlighted that Dolly is Irish and so can talk and so that might be her unique take on the role. Somehow, 'Ah Howerya Dolly, You're looking Grand Dolly', hasn't the same ring to it but I'd love a brassy Irish Dolly. The language in this article is off www.theatermania.com/new-york-city-theater/news/follow-spot_8252.html
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Post by mrbarnaby on May 22, 2022 8:45:23 GMT
London Palladium….. Summer 2024…. With Imelda……
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Post by westended on May 22, 2022 10:15:03 GMT
London Palladium….. Summer 2024…. With Imelda…… What’s Summer 2023 at the Palladium ?
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Post by sph on May 22, 2022 12:40:38 GMT
London Palladium….. Summer 2024…. With Imelda…… What’s Summer 2023 at the Palladium ? Joseph
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Post by Deleted on May 22, 2022 13:56:14 GMT
What’s Summer 2023 at the Palladium ? Joseph Ugh really? Again?!
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Post by alece10 on May 22, 2022 13:59:47 GMT
Inreally hope this news is true i was gutted when it was cancelled. I'd even forked out for tickets with champagne and vip treatment.
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Post by Being Alive on May 22, 2022 14:12:35 GMT
I always assumed this would come back, but 12 weeks at the Palladium seems a bit silly for a brand new production - Joseph didn't recoup till it's second summer I don't think and it's your is where it's making the cash, and Beauty and the Beast and King and I are/were both tours that had a stop in London.
The 30 week stint at the Adelphi made sense as it gave them time to make the money back and a profit, so unless it's planning to tour (albeit with a different star) it seems weird just from a logistic point of view (not doubting you Mr B you're always good to us with info - just trying to work out the logic!)
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Post by sph on May 22, 2022 14:37:10 GMT
Haha no I'm just kidding - although it wouldn't surprise me!
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Post by Jon on May 22, 2022 14:49:56 GMT
Didn't MrB mention The Curve production of The Wizard of Oz which is in December will transfer to the Palladium in the summer of 2023? I always assumed this would come back, but 12 weeks at the Palladium seems a bit silly for a brand new production - Joseph didn't recoup till it's second summer I don't think and it's your is where it's making the cash, and Beauty and the Beast and King and I are/were both tours that had a stop in London. The 30 week stint at the Adelphi made sense as it gave them time to make the money back and a profit, so unless it's planning to tour (albeit with a different star) it seems weird just from a logistic point of view (not doubting you Mr B you're always good to us with info - just trying to work out the logic!) I imagine it will tour after the Palladium run or do a second summer season in 2025. It's being produced by David Ian and Michael Harrison and the latter was responsible for the 2019 and 2021 stints of Joseph at the Palladium.
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Post by mrbarnaby on May 22, 2022 22:37:39 GMT
The wizard of Oz will play there next summer. That’s saved me a bit of money then as I have absolutely zero interest in seeing that again on stage
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Post by jaggy on May 23, 2022 1:04:19 GMT
I really wanted this to run after Imelda. I'd like to see various actors in the role of Dolly. Anyway... mrbarnaby, any news on Jenna Russel? Is she still attached?
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Post by mrbarnaby on May 23, 2022 6:09:00 GMT
I really wanted this to run after Imelda. I'd like to see various actors in the role of Dolly. Anyway... mrbarnaby, any news on Jenna Russel? Is she still attached? I’m afraid I have no idea. All I know is the dates have been worked out around Imelda’s schedule. I would imagine that most of the announced original cast would return as this is 2 years away
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Post by ladidah on May 23, 2022 8:28:46 GMT
I would LOVE to see Hello Dolly, one of my favourite musicals that I've never seen live.
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Post by WireHangers on May 24, 2022 11:15:09 GMT
As one "Dolly" leaves the Strand, another will arrive! Glad this news is out in the open. Will be nice to see another production having seen the recent Broadway version 4 times. The hardest thing to grasp as a young amateur young is that you’re too old to play Barnaby and are around the age of Cornelius, although you’re not too far off being too old for him either and soon you’ll be auditioning for Horace!
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Post by zahidf on Sept 27, 2022 12:04:28 GMT
Imelda says this is still on for 2024, after the Crown is finished filming and that a venue is confirmed
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Post by mrbarnaby on Sept 27, 2022 12:36:35 GMT
Imelda says this is still on for 2024, after the Crown is finished filming and that a venue is confirmed London Palladium…which I think is the perfect venue for a limited run of this.
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Post by barrowside on Sept 27, 2022 12:42:59 GMT
The London Palladium will be perfect for this - a much warmer house than the Adelphi.
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Post by alece10 on Sept 27, 2022 16:29:17 GMT
2 years time! Just hope I'm still alive to see it 😀
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Post by carmella1 on Sept 28, 2022 3:26:27 GMT
No one will be able to afford it in 2 years.
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