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Post by danb on Oct 2, 2023 18:50:10 GMT
Maybe Jamie Lloyd will direct this too and have Imelda in only a bra and panties to symbolize Dolly’s vulnerability and Harmonia Gardens will be filled with people bleeding from the eyes and fire all around them to envision the restaurant (and all of its patrons) is in Hell. This sounds f@cking awesome!!!! I’d deffo see this.
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Post by LaLuPone on Oct 2, 2023 19:13:46 GMT
To be fair to Imelda her Umbridge in Harry Potter was the epitome of camp so if she can bring some of that energy it should be really fun. (Not that Dolly is evil!)
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Post by mattnyc on Oct 2, 2023 19:31:42 GMT
To be fair to Imelda her Umbridge in Harry Potter was the epitome of camp so if she can bring some of that energy it should be really fun. (Not that Dolly is evil!) But now I want EVIL Dolly.
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Post by londonmzfitz on Oct 3, 2023 8:41:22 GMT
Saw Imelda in Guys and Dolls at The National in 1997, playing Miss Adelaide. Sex kitten + 26 years. I think she'll be amazing.
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Post by couldileaveyou on Nov 1, 2023 17:17:48 GMT
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Post by asps2017 on Nov 1, 2023 17:20:33 GMT
Seems report has been deleted! Wonder if Charlie stemp will reprise…
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Post by solangelafitte on Nov 1, 2023 17:30:30 GMT
Still don't think Jenna's right for this, as wonderful as she is. Really enjoyed Harry in Chichester's Assassins but am once again saddened talk of that transfer died.
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Post by couldileaveyou on Nov 1, 2023 17:35:32 GMT
Seems report has been deleted! Wonder if Charlie stemp will reprise… No? "joining Staunton and Nyman will be Jenna Russell as Irene Molloy, Tyrone Huntley as Barnaby Tucker and Harry Hepple as Cornelius Hackl"
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Post by Being Alive on Nov 1, 2023 17:48:31 GMT
Lovely they've retained so many of the leads (however wildly miscast one of them seems) - but as with Sunset, I didn't understand how it could possibly work and it does, so I'm excited to see.
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Post by alece10 on Nov 1, 2023 18:08:52 GMT
Well I'm thrilled and great cast. I was booked for this before Covid did it's worst and had booked a vip package as I wanted a special night. So depends on prices as to whether I will do that but definitely will be there.
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Post by marob on Nov 1, 2023 18:22:18 GMT
If anything it’s Michael Harrison that’s putting me off this.
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Post by couldileaveyou on Nov 1, 2023 18:27:06 GMT
I'm annoyed by what Cooke says about finding the depth in the show since the depth has always been there. Dolly addresses several monologues to her dead husband and act one literally ends with her announcing her decision to return to live and enjoy life. It might not be Ibsen, but it is disingenuous to claim that the show hasn't always had a more understated layer. A lot of actors and directors lately have been talking about traits of their roles or shows as if they had discovered gold, while in fact those have always been the defining elements of the character or show. Interesting that Love, Look in My Window is being restored from the Merman's run, especially since the song has the exact same meaning and purpose of Before the Parade Passes By. Perhaps Cooke should pay more attention to the text before overstating
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Post by stevejohnson678 on Nov 1, 2023 19:14:59 GMT
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Post by theatrefan62 on Nov 1, 2023 19:22:49 GMT
I'm annoyed by what Cooke says about finding the depth in the show since the depth has always been there. Dolly addresses several monologues to her dead husband and act one literally ends with her announcing her decision to return to live and enjoy life. It might not be Ibsen, but it is disingenuous to claim that the show hasn't always had a more understated layer. A lot of actors and directors lately have been talking about traits of their roles or shows as if they had discovered gold, while in fact those have always been the defining elements of the character or show. Interesting that Love, Look in My Window is being restored from the Merman's run, especially since the song has the exact same meaning and purpose of Before the Parade Passes By. Perhaps Cooke should pay more attention to the text before overstating While it's always been there, it's never really used. The shows become a star character vehicle and the character has become more of a caricature
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Post by craig on Nov 1, 2023 19:33:22 GMT
I'm annoyed by what Cooke says about finding the depth in the show since the depth has always been there. Dolly addresses several monologues to her dead husband and act one literally ends with her announcing her decision to return to live and enjoy life. It might not be Ibsen, but it is disingenuous to claim that the show hasn't always had a more understated layer. A lot of actors and directors lately have been talking about traits of their roles or shows as if they had discovered gold, while in fact those have always been the defining elements of the character or show. Interesting that Love, Look in My Window is being restored from the Merman's run, especially since the song has the exact same meaning and purpose of Before the Parade Passes By. Perhaps Cooke should pay more attention to the text before overstating While it's always been there, it's never really used. The shows become a star character vehicle and the character has become more of a caricature Completely agree. It's always been there, but it's definitely ripe for exploring and emphasising more. I have absolute confidence Staunton is the right person for that. I cannot wait for this.
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Post by Being Alive on Nov 1, 2023 20:37:06 GMT
If anything it’s Michael Harrison that’s putting me off this. Lesley Joseph will be touring this in 2025 - put your bets now
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Post by mrbarnaby on Nov 1, 2023 22:56:48 GMT
You’re welcome!
Really annoyed Jenna is still doing this. Irene needs someone with a good voice.
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Post by keekio2 on Nov 1, 2023 23:13:03 GMT
If anything it’s Michael Harrison that’s putting me off this. Lesley Joseph will be touring this in 2025 - put your bets now Good god no
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Post by Being Alive on Nov 1, 2023 23:39:24 GMT
For clarity I do not WANT Lesley Joseph, but this will absolutely be toured by Harrison by someone Lesley, someone off Corrie or other such d-list star
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Post by mrbarnaby on Nov 1, 2023 23:41:20 GMT
Glad they’ve improved the show logo too
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Post by Jon on Nov 1, 2023 23:53:17 GMT
I'm surprised Dolly is being described as camp, I've seen the film and the 2017 Broadway production with Bernadette Peters and it's anything but camp. Imelda will be great.
I assume everyone has been keeping their diaries clear for when this production was to be mounted
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Post by carmella1 on Nov 2, 2023 2:50:05 GMT
This cast just does not inspire me. And the ages are all wrong. The two men are almost the same age.
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Post by theatrefan62 on Nov 2, 2023 5:05:31 GMT
The supporting cast is really disappointing to be honest. But we don't get Hello Dolly over here very often, especially in a major production, so will definitely be seeing it to tick of theatre bucket list.
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Post by bobbievanhusen on Nov 2, 2023 6:27:27 GMT
You’re welcome! Really annoyed Jenna is still doing this. Irene needs someone with a good voice. She does have a good voice. It's just not one that you like. Why get 'really annoyed' over something so trivial... Whilst this might have been a big hit on Broadway, I suspect this won't play anything like it did there.
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Post by craig on Nov 2, 2023 7:47:44 GMT
Like her or not, Imelda is event theatre at this stage. I think her casting combined with the limited run announced will make this quite a quick sellout.
The U.S. has a different relationship with this show though, so I agree it probably won’t be the same size hit as it was on Broadway.
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Post by BVM on Nov 2, 2023 8:11:19 GMT
Sorry if this is answered somewhere upthread. Is this connected to/the same as the recent (ish) Broadway production with Bette Midler? Or a completely new production?
I know the Broadway production was a really big deal. I've never actually seen the show or the film. I bought the Bette CD though. Probably committing heresy, but other than a couple of songs, the title number included, I didn't think there were that many bangers, and only listened to it twice. Anyway, people loved it, so I assume the whole is greater than the sum of the parts. And like everyone I love Queen Imelda so will deffo check it out when the time comes.
I honestly think it's very unlikely it will immediately sell out though. Huge excitement in theatre circles is not the same as huge excitement from the masses. Plus almost nothing sells that well in advance these days.
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Post by couldileaveyou on Nov 2, 2023 8:13:42 GMT
Sorry if this is answered somewhere upthread. Is this connected to/the same as the recent (isn) Broadway production with Bette Midler? Or a completely new production? New production
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Post by Oleanna on Nov 2, 2023 8:14:42 GMT
Sorry if this is answered somewhere upthread. Is this connected to/the same as the recent (isn) Broadway production with Bette Midler? Or a completely new production? I know the Broadway production was a really big deal. I've never actually seen the show or the film. I bought the Bette CD though. Probably committing heresy, but other than a coupe of songs, the title number included, I didn't think there were that many bangers, and only listened to it twice. Anyway, people loved it, so I assume the whole is greater than the sum of the parts. And like everyone I love Queen Imelda so will deffo check it out when the time comes. I honestly think it's very unlikely it will immediately sell out though. Huge excitement in theatre circles is not the same as huge excitement from the masses. Plus almost nothing sells that well in advance these days. New production, unconnected to the Bette Midler Broadway revival.
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Post by theatrefan62 on Nov 2, 2023 8:28:26 GMT
If anything it’s Michael Harrison that’s putting me off this. Lesley Joseph will be touring this in 2025 - put your bets now Or even worse, they drag the role and Craig Revel Horwood.
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Post by Being Alive on Nov 2, 2023 8:33:49 GMT
You’re welcome! Really annoyed Jenna is still doing this. Irene needs someone with a good voice. She does have a good voice. It's just not one that you like. Why get 'really annoyed' over something so trivial... Whilst this might have been a big hit on Broadway, I suspect this won't play anything like it did there. Jenna has a lovely voice, she's just entirely wrong casting for Irene Malloy on paper...
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