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Post by Being Alive on May 27, 2023 10:02:24 GMT
He's played the actual Phantom before, he's going to be so fine.
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Post by AddisonMizner on May 27, 2023 13:23:07 GMT
Can you see faces clearly from Row B of the Royal Circle? Trying to decide between that and the Stalls? As its a concert personally I'd go for stalls as there isn't really anything to see set wise. Thank you, alece10. Tickets all booked! Really excited for this! First visit to the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane since the refurb too. I know Norm Lewis has played the Phantom before, but in LOVE NEVER DIES, the music sits slightly higher in the voice. I'm sure he will be fantastic, but understand why there are maybe some concerns.
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Post by stagebyte on Jun 1, 2023 11:55:23 GMT
Ok so there are kids auditions for an international tour to China first performance Shanghai September 2023. They want 6 boys. Fingers crossed it’ll come to us after? Because I’m focusing in on this part ***** of the audition notice:
Three children will be alternating in China for two months of performances. They will then return to the UK. ******New performers will join the tour every two months******
Dates for the first cycle only: Rehearsals commence 28th August 2023 Travel to China 3rd September 2023 First Performance 28th September 2023 in Shanghai Contract end after two months.
All very intriguing. I’d love to see a full production here.
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Post by sukhavati on Jun 2, 2023 12:14:35 GMT
Ok so there are kids auditions for an international tour to China first performance Shanghai September 2023. They want 6 boys. Fingers crossed it’ll come to us after? Because I’m focusing in on this part ***** of the audition notice: Three children will be alternating in China for two months of performances. They will then return to the UK. ******New performers will join the tour every two months****** Dates for the first cycle only: Rehearsals commence 28th August 2023 Travel to China 3rd September 2023 First Performance 28th September 2023 in Shanghai Contract end after two months. All very intriguing. I’d love to see a full production here. I'll believe it when I see it. Rather tired of hopes being crushed for either West End revival or B'way staging.
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Post by anthony on Jun 28, 2023 9:08:01 GMT
Joining Lewis and Schoenmaker will be Matthew Seadon-Young (Death of a Salesman, Company) as Raoul with Courtney Stapleton (Beauty and the Beast) as Meg and Sally Dexter (Emmerdale, Billy Elliot the Musical) as Madame Giry.
Completing the cast are Nic Greenshields as Squelch, Charles Brunton as Gangle, Lucie-Mae Sumner as Fleck, with the ensemble made up of Chloe Campbell, Alex Christian, Courtney George, Aoife Kenny, Alex Pinder and Emily Ann Potter.
Excited for Sally Dexter! She also performed the role on the released concept album but didn't make it to the original London cast.
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Post by BVM on Jun 28, 2023 10:52:31 GMT
Fantastic casting. And full circle moment (at last) for Sally Dexter. Great stuff!
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Post by alece10 on Jun 28, 2023 11:28:18 GMT
And Matthew Seadon-Young has been excellent in anything I've seen him in.
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Post by distantcousin on Jun 28, 2023 11:39:11 GMT
I wonder to what extent it will be costumed?
Sadly I won't get to see it as I'm away at the Edinburgh Fringe on those dates
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Post by demelza on Jun 28, 2023 20:33:04 GMT
Pleased to see Charles Brunton back as Gangle — I really enjoyed him in the role in the original production
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Post by sukhavati on Jun 29, 2023 1:23:49 GMT
Joining Lewis and Schoenmaker will be Matthew Seadon-Young (Death of a Salesman, Company) as Raoul Interesting. Matthew Seadon-Young was sweet as Theo in Company, and one of his co-stars was Ben Lewis (playing Larry), the Australian LND Phantom. I like Matthew, but I don't see him having the physicality to compete with either Lewis. I hope he's not meant to convey a stereotypical shrunken, emotionally beaten down alcoholic. In that respect, Simon Gleeson's aggressive portrayal of Raoul had the volatility and anger to go head to head with Lewis in Devil Take the Hindmost, even if he was no physical match.
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Post by vabbian on Jul 2, 2023 18:43:29 GMT
Anyone know of any ticket deals for this?
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Post by c4ndyc4ne on Jul 3, 2023 23:33:36 GMT
Anyone know of any ticket deals for this? If it’s a concert I expect there’ll be some closer to the opening to clear up the rest of the remaining seats
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Post by helso1 on Jul 24, 2023 12:42:53 GMT
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Post by anthony on Aug 14, 2023 12:19:54 GMT
All remaining tickets reduced to £24.50... I am seeing this Tuesday evening and now I'm very tempted to book for the matinee also.
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Post by anthony on Aug 14, 2023 12:37:03 GMT
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Post by FrontroverPaul on Aug 14, 2023 12:44:48 GMT
I don't think the offer is for all remaining tickets - I could only choose from the Grand Circle or Balcony at the reduced price.
Still a worthwhile saving, booked for matinee with no problem, a £47.50 seat for £24.50.
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Post by ntherooh on Aug 17, 2023 14:17:22 GMT
I'm seeing this Tuesday matinee. Doing one day in and out of London. Can I take a backpack into the theatre? Usually I leave it in my hotel room, but because I'm not staying overnight I will be carrying one.
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Post by toomasj on Aug 17, 2023 14:20:11 GMT
I'm seeing this Tuesday matinee. Doing one day in and out of London. Can I take a backpack into the theatre? Usually I leave it in my hotel room, but because I'm not staying overnight I will be carrying one. Absolutely, just be prepared to have it searched on entry and try not to “do a Shenton” and root through it all show for snacks.
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Post by BVM on Aug 19, 2023 20:17:43 GMT
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Post by AddisonMizner on Aug 19, 2023 22:08:55 GMT
I am really excited for this too, and can't wait for Tuesday. I agree that it is one of Lloyd Webber's most beautiful scores.
Rehearsal videos have been posted, and I have to say that they have made me even more excited for it!
Celinde's 'Love Never Dies' in particular sounds glorious. I had goosebumps, and this is only a poor quality rehearsal video! The actual song with full orchestra is probably going to be ravishing!
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Post by longinthetooth on Aug 19, 2023 22:38:49 GMT
Wow, beautiful! Really looking forward to this too. Going on Tuesday afternoon.
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Post by originalconceptlive on Aug 19, 2023 22:53:39 GMT
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Post by AddisonMizner on Aug 20, 2023 11:23:16 GMT
Gorgeous clip! Chills again. Thank you for posting.
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Post by interval99 on Aug 21, 2023 18:22:29 GMT
Three fairground horses and some other stage props still covered at present. Orchestra on stepped staging behind. No microphone stands at present. 12 Orchestra people so far on stage. Air conditioning set to damm cold.
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Post by kyvai on Aug 21, 2023 18:27:07 GMT
Just settling in for this :-) bars are busier than they usually seem for Frozen haha. Although I have still seen at least one child dressed up, a dapper little chap looked about 8 years old with a mask and cape on!
Stage is dressed with some tantalising clues, stray merry-go-round horses and things under drapes, so there is some staging it seems.
Huge brass and wind section in the orchestra, two pianists. Excited!
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Post by interval99 on Aug 21, 2023 19:45:19 GMT
Wow! OK ignore the story issues and ignore the in concert tag, this is better staged than some staged musicals I have seen. Fully costumed and acted, no prompt sheets and some great use of lighting.
Programme lists orchestra of 27 and 20 in the choir if they are all in. Sir Andrew is in as well tonight. Sounding superb, norm and celinde on top form but everyone slightly upstaged by Cian Eagle service as young Gustave. But the full cast is giving it all.
See how the second act goes but this has renewed my faith in these limited in concerts shows and is currently raising the bar for them.
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Post by kyvai on Aug 21, 2023 19:50:12 GMT
Interval update - this is definitely Worth It. Full concert orchestra and choral voices on stepped staging behind the performers area, with an aisle through the orchestra for dramatic entrances. Full sparkly costuming, performers are miked in the standard way, everything is acted out (including the carriage ride in a reasonably creative way), multiple numbers fully choreographed for the whole ensemble as well. Decent lighting, a couple of very minor sound hiccups but otherwise it’s very smooth.
Goosebumps at the moments you would expect, the reception from the audience feels very warm in the royal circle at least. Norm Lewis and Celine Schoenmaker are electric from where I am, honourable mention to the young man playing Gustave as well, he’s very good.
I’m more used to the original version (in London before the changes, and the OLC) than the reworked version, so I can’t tell if there’s any re-re-working here in terms of arrangements etc, will have to watch the reworked one again to figure that out.
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Post by kyvai on Aug 21, 2023 19:53:53 GMT
Wow! OK ignore the story issues and ignore the in concert tag, this is better staged than some staged musicals I have seen. Fully costumed and acted, no prompt sheets and some great use of lighting. Programme lists orchestra of 27 and 20 in the choir if they are all in. Sir Andrew is in as well tonight. Sounding superb, norm and celinde on top form but everyone slightly upstaged by Cian Eagle service as young Gustave. But the full cast is giving it all. See how the second act goes but this has renewed my faith in these limited in concerts shows and is currently raising the bar for them. Ooh where’s ALW?? <peers around> I’ve spotted a few “faces” in the audience, by which I meant various West End ensemble members :-)
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