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Post by mrbarnaby on Nov 18, 2022 23:33:41 GMT
There is no way they will transfer this without KB.
There honestly isn’t much of a show left if you take her performance away.
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Post by TallPaul on Nov 19, 2022 9:16:50 GMT
Like SRB and KMP, KB seems to have joined that small group of actors known just by their initials. 🙂
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Post by andrew on Nov 19, 2022 9:40:36 GMT
Like SRB and KMP, KB seems to have joined that small group of actors known just by their initials. 🙂 Honestly haven't got a clue who KMP is, put me out of my misery! SRB though without question is now 3 letters. I feel JOJ might also fit the bill, and CHF. ALW! EP! I keep thinking of more.
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Post by kathryn on Nov 19, 2022 10:18:44 GMT
! SRB though without question is now 3 letters. Or 6, if you give him his full time, DSLSRB. 😉
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Post by bobbievanhusen on Nov 19, 2022 10:25:35 GMT
Katherine McPhee SRB is Simon Russell Beale?? I'd add SJP, SJB and JRB to the list.
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Post by Being Alive on Nov 19, 2022 12:20:41 GMT
MrBarnaby is right, there really isn't much of a show here with Brayben, her performance is the glue that holds it all together.
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Post by partytentdown on Nov 19, 2022 19:30:09 GMT
From what I understand, it's going on ice for a year or so until the 'bump in the road' is crossed and decisions can be be made!
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Post by Jon on Nov 19, 2022 21:11:12 GMT
From what I understand, it's going on ice for a year or so until the 'bump in the road' is crossed and decisions can be be made! So I assume an Autumn transfer at the earliest?
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Post by theatrelover123 on Nov 20, 2022 0:23:12 GMT
MrBarnaby is right, there really isn't much of a show here with Brayben, her performance is the glue that holds it all together. Utter nonsense. In my opinion
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Post by ShoreditchTom on Nov 20, 2022 8:27:42 GMT
I’m struggling to think of anyone with the vocal and acting ability to replace KB...there are lots of soul singers who could belt out the two power ballads and lots of actors who could do the rest but finding someone who can do the whole package seems tough.... Cassidy is (presumably) available end of March??
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Post by Someone in a tree on Nov 20, 2022 9:03:47 GMT
Fabulously kitsch and Kate Brayben is an absolute star.
The piece needs some work for it to become the new messiah but its still excellent.
"How would you like your lamb of God?"
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Post by shownut on Nov 20, 2022 9:41:40 GMT
From what I understand, it's going on ice for a year or so until the 'bump in the road' is crossed and decisions can be be made! "Bump" in the road or not, I seriously doubt that the producers behind a hot property such as this will go "on ice" for a year. The last thing they want to do after working on this show for a decade is allow it to lose the momentum or worse, let it just fade away following promising reviews and great word-of-mouth. I would expect that they will put out a press release/teaser once the show closes in a couple of weeks (and maybe even mention the "bump" as a good reason to delay if that is true) then likely announce West End dates in early spring (around Oliviers time where the show, and certainly Ms Brayben will be collecting some awards) for a late summer reopening. It isn't unheard of for shows to open bookings well in advance (they gain interest while the money sits in their accounts) so again, if it is going to transfer at all I think we will know something sooner rather than later. While a "bump" is always wonderful news (if that is the true cause of any delay), it could be a gift to the creative team to go away and do some much-needed tweaking before heading to bigger pastures.
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Post by Being Alive on Nov 20, 2022 11:13:31 GMT
MrBarnaby is right, there really isn't much of a show here with Brayben, her performance is the glue that holds it all together. Utter nonsense. In my opinion Which you're entitled to have. I think the second act needs workshopping from the beginning again, and that Brayben's performance is covering a lot of cracks in the material. In my opinion.
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Post by nottobe on Nov 21, 2022 13:06:03 GMT
Saw this and thought I would share it here as it is very interesting.
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Post by anthony40 on Nov 21, 2022 16:20:17 GMT
Had the day off work and it was my intention to sloth on the sofa. Plus it was raining. So, with the duvet over me, I watched the Tammy Faye film.
Jessica Chastain puts in a mighty performance.
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Post by alece10 on Nov 21, 2022 16:22:19 GMT
Had the day off work and it was my intention to sloth on the sofa. Plus it was raining. So, with the duvet over me, I watched the Tammy Faye film. Jessica Chastain puts in a mighty performance. Where can I watch the film and what is it called?
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Post by anthony40 on Nov 21, 2022 16:24:27 GMT
Had the day off work and it was my intention to sloth on the sofa. Plus it was raining. So, with the duvet over me, I watched the Tammy Faye film. Jessica Chastain puts in a mighty performance. Where can I watch the film and what is it called? Disney + It's called the Eyes of Tammy Faye
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Post by jacob on Nov 21, 2022 17:05:51 GMT
Free performance booked!! Very excited to hopefully see this after missing out on the general sale / occasional returns..
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Post by jacob on Nov 21, 2022 17:08:26 GMT
Sorry if it’s been confirmed before, but can anyone please let me know what time the evening shows usually finish? Cheers
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Post by alece10 on Nov 21, 2022 17:32:13 GMT
Where can I watch the film and what is it called? Disney + It's called the Eyes of Tammy Faye Thanks. Don't have Disney+ hopefully Netflix or Amazon might get it at some time.
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Post by alece10 on Nov 21, 2022 17:33:15 GMT
Free performance booked!! Very excited to hopefully see this after missing out on the general sale / occasional returns.. I think it was just under 3 hours but I was at an early preview. Sorry to be nosey but how did you get a free performance?
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Post by jacob on Nov 21, 2022 18:12:34 GMT
Free performance booked!! Very excited to hopefully see this after missing out on the general sale / occasional returns.. I think it was just under 3 hours but I was at an early preview. Sorry to be nosey but how did you get a free performance? Almeida put up a free performance for the 24th for those under 25, with booking available from 5pm today .. tickets went very quickly, but had two tabs open and thankfully got one
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Post by alece10 on Nov 21, 2022 18:32:51 GMT
I think it was just under 3 hours but I was at an early preview. Sorry to be nosey but how did you get a free performance? Almeida put up a free performance for the 24th for those under 25, with booking available from 5pm today .. tickets went very quickly, but had two tabs open and thankfully got one Oh well done. What a nice idea.
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Post by bobbievanhusen on Nov 22, 2022 1:06:59 GMT
Saw this again tonight. The biggest difference from the first performance was the increased use of projections onto the back wall of the set throughout the show. It now feels much more multi media. There is now a projection of the year we start in and that then rolls back as we go to the start of Tammy's story. Much more use of live filming projection too and it's improves the scenes as we can see what they were seeing at home on the tv. The new projections make it much more colourful and uplifting too. They have cut some verses from Prime Time and Bring Me The Face of Tammy Faye and some staging changes in the second half (i think) that that try to focus parts of the story. I thought Andrew Rannells had vastly improved since i first saw him. He was't quite so 'Andrew Rannells' and it feels like his character has more emotional moments in Act 2. Tammy's make up is now bigger than it was towards the end of the show.
Prime Time is still an odd number and I feel it should be like the Act 2 opening of Dreamgirls, where they cover a few years of the story, so Tammy Faye could go from starting out on her own, getting success with her sininging career and albums, her style changing and the make up getting heavier, along with her pill addiction, so by the end of the number we have a better understanding of where she is in her live.
There have been some changes to the bows, but they're still messy. Now it's introduced as Tammy Fayes's Reunion concert. Whilst she is singing people still come forward and interact with her, but The problem was that it feels like they are coming forward as the character at the reunion concert, rather than the actor at the end of the show. Its too laid back and if you want to get applause, maybe get the characters/actors to bow. No one applauded athose moments tonight and as much as I dislike a clap along finale, it should be final line, blackout, bows and then the final song.
It's still a great show and hopw we get an official OLCR soon.
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Post by c4ndyc4ne on Nov 22, 2022 13:01:46 GMT
completely separately to the discussion above - if they want to retain all the original company i doubt the transfer will be soon given other cast commitments.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Nov 22, 2022 13:28:51 GMT
Some posts and posts which quote them have been removed/edited. This was getting into quite detailed discussion about an actor’s personal life and an unconfirmed rumour. Can we steer away from that moving forward please.
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Post by alicechallice on Nov 22, 2022 13:52:07 GMT
Disney + It's called the Eyes of Tammy Faye Thanks. Don't have Disney+ hopefully Netflix or Amazon might get it at some time. It will likely stay on Disney+ because it was made by (the studio formerly known as) Fox who Disney now own. Your best bet would be to do (something very old-fashioned that I like doing) rent the DVD from your local library, or see if it pops up at the charity shop. Otherwise, you'll just have to keep an eye when it has it's TV premiere which will probably be at least another 18 months.
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Post by TheOneOnTheLeft on Nov 23, 2022 6:59:00 GMT
I so wanted to love this but ended up just admiring. Maybe it is the subject matter or the style of the music, but I just did not connect with the material on an emotional level. Might also not have helped to watch the 2021 movie (which gives a more cohesive account IMO) shortly before. 4 stars for me (3.5 for the show itself in its current form, 5 for the fantastic cast).
(As others have noted, I also had ‘Take Me To Heaven’ from Sister Act in my ears after leaving the show.)
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Post by c4ndyc4ne on Nov 23, 2022 8:22:26 GMT
completely separately to the discussion above - if they want to retain all the original company i doubt the transfer will be soon given other cast commitments. Now that it’s out there - zubin varla is doing a little life from March
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Post by fluxcapacitor on Nov 23, 2022 11:21:09 GMT
Saw this last night and really enjoyed it, but I agree with various posters that it's not quite top tier. The music is incredibly enjoyable whilst it's happening, but entirely forgettable afterwards. In hindsight I do wonder how much the orchestrations and performers (Kate Brayben especially) are elevating the musical material.
The book is brilliant, witty and clever, as is the choreography and staging (including the use of projections). All in all it's an excellent 3 hours of theatre, but it needs some work if it's going to be a "classic".
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