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Post by robertb213 on Nov 19, 2021 14:01:00 GMT
Cassidy Janson "can't sing" - that may be the most stupid thing I've ever read on this forum! To be fair, he said 'she cannot sing it', meaning this particular score. He's not saying Cassidy can't sing, just that this score wouldn't suit her voice, which is true.
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Post by Being Alive on Nov 19, 2021 14:35:07 GMT
Yeah she definitely couldn't sing this score
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Post by wottzi on Nov 19, 2021 15:30:41 GMT
Michael Ball for Mrs Pearce, the housekeeper, surely? 😐
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Post by theoracle on Nov 19, 2021 15:32:59 GMT
TodayTix also doing a pre-sale. These exclusive tickets aren’t feeling very exclusive anymore… How quickly do you reckon this will sell?
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Post by mattnyc on Nov 19, 2021 16:55:31 GMT
Cassidy Janson "can't sing" - that may be the most stupid thing I've ever read on this forum! To be fair, he said 'she cannot sing it', meaning this particular score. He's not saying Cassidy can't sing, just that this score wouldn't suit her voice, which is true. To be fair (to me lol), when I suggested that I honestly thought I remembered her singing in those keys at some point. I guess I was wrong but now I want to know what I was thinking of...
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Post by oxfordsimon on Nov 19, 2021 18:38:41 GMT
Would Kara Tointon be in the mix? I don't particularly rate her but she did do Maria in Sound of Music for ITV so might cope vocally
Nor exciting casting but might fit the bill as a name to attract casual theatregoers.
Otherwise it will just have to be Davina Da Campo. DDC can hit the high notes!
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Post by danb on Nov 19, 2021 18:55:48 GMT
Would Kara Tointon be in the mix? I don't particularly rate her but she did do Maria in Sound of Music for ITV so might cope vocally Nor exciting casting but might fit the bill as a name to attract casual theatregoers. Otherwise it will just have to be Davina Da Campo. DDC can hit the high notes! She might manage the first month. Unless she is prepared to do nothing but sing ‘My Fair Lady’ then go home, not gonna happen. Unless she has spent the last year singing it without us knowing, conditioning the required muscle, I wouldn’t bank on it. Shame as I’d enjoy it cos she’s lovely.
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Post by alece10 on Nov 19, 2021 19:04:19 GMT
Are any of the Strallens free?
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Post by Dawnstar on Nov 19, 2021 19:11:26 GMT
Would Kara Tointon be in the mix? I don't particularly rate her but she did do Maria in Sound of Music for ITV so might cope vocally
I was much more impressed by her than I expected to be when I saw her in Pygmalion a decade ago but of course no singing in that, and as it was a decade ago might she be a little too mature for the role now? Thinking about it, has anyone done Eliza in both Pygmalion and My Fair Lady? I can imagine doing Higgins in both would be easier, given his vocal requirements for MFL are limited, & therefore more likely to have happened.
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Post by sph on Nov 19, 2021 21:33:45 GMT
I'm intrigued to see the casting of Mrs Higgins and Alfred Doolittle. Mrs Higgins is a nice role for an older actress with name recognition, maybe someone like Sheila Hancock? I think Robert Lindsay could be a possibility as Alfred Doolittle.
I have a feeling Henry Higgins will be a name, and Eliza a relative unknown.
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Post by mattnyc on Nov 19, 2021 22:08:26 GMT
This production here in New York was originally supposed to star Colin Firth. I’m praying somehow he’s able to do it now.
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Post by mrbarnaby on Nov 19, 2021 23:16:48 GMT
Cassidy Janson "can't sing" - that may be the most stupid thing I've ever read on this forum! She can’t sing THIS score. Just like she couldn’t sing Man of La Mancha. Sounded like cats being swung round.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 20, 2021 6:25:01 GMT
If Harry reprises his role then they'll have one name already. Perfect fit of name for the shows target market, especially with the new movie coming out at the end of march.
Mrs Higgins would be a great role for one of the great Dames, but I think Judi Dench and Maggie Smith or likely retired from stage work. Patricia Hodge would be ideal if she is free. Her role in All Creatures is small so she could be finished by May.
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Post by angel on Nov 20, 2021 8:32:26 GMT
Who is casting it ? Anyone know?
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Post by mrbarnaby on Nov 20, 2021 9:49:49 GMT
Who is casting it ? Anyone know? Going to call them up and ask for information?
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Post by mrbarnaby on Nov 20, 2021 9:51:07 GMT
If Harry reprises his role then they'll have one name already. Perfect fit of name for the shows target market, especially with the new movie coming out at the end of march. Mrs Higgins would be a great role for one of the great Dames, but I think Judi Dench and Maggie Smith or likely retired from stage work. Patricia Hodge would be ideal if she is free. Her role in All Creatures is small so she could be finished by May. Am I missing the bit where he became a household name? Not sure anyone knows who is outside of the theatre world
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Post by alece10 on Nov 20, 2021 10:24:12 GMT
If Harry reprises his role then they'll have one name already. Perfect fit of name for the shows target market, especially with the new movie coming out at the end of march. Mrs Higgins would be a great role for one of the great Dames, but I think Judi Dench and Maggie Smith or likely retired from stage work. Patricia Hodge would be ideal if she is free. Her role in All Creatures is small so she could be finished by May. Am I missing the bit where he became a household name? Not sure anyone knows who is outside of the theatre world Even within the theatre world. I had never heard of him until his name was mentioned in connection with My Fair Lady in NY.
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Post by hairspray57 on Nov 20, 2021 10:35:33 GMT
If Harry reprises his role then they'll have one name already. Perfect fit of name for the shows target market, especially with the new movie coming out at the end of march. Mrs Higgins would be a great role for one of the great Dames, but I think Judi Dench and Maggie Smith or likely retired from stage work. Patricia Hodge would be ideal if she is free. Her role in All Creatures is small so she could be finished by May. Am I missing the bit where he became a household name? Not sure anyone knows who is outside of the theatre world He is more of ‘the guy from Downton and the Crown’ than a household name.
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Post by inthenose on Nov 20, 2021 11:29:23 GMT
Can we direct to this the Race in Casting thread in General Chat now please? I don't mean to amateur moderate the thread but I can see what is going to happen and really want to discuss the show some more without us losing posts.
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Post by couldileaveyou on Nov 20, 2021 11:34:54 GMT
Can we direct to this the Race in Casting thread in General Chat now please? I don't mean to amateur moderate the thread but I can see what is going to happen and really want to discuss the show some more without us losing posts. Didn't you literally start this conversation on the previous page?
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Post by alece10 on Nov 20, 2021 11:59:07 GMT
Looking at random dates I see a lot of the best seats are already gone. This must be presales and ENO members so might be worth booking as soon as general tickets go on sale if you have particular seats in mind.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Nov 20, 2021 12:10:53 GMT
Can we direct to this the Race in Casting thread in General Chat now please? I don't mean to amateur moderate the thread but I can see what is going to happen and really want to discuss the show some more without us losing posts. Didn't you literally start this conversation on the previous page? The Race in Casting thread that was in General had to be closed for the usual reasons.
We are not having this thread derailed by the race/casting discussion. If someone wishes to start a new thread to discuss it in General then do so but fair warning, it will be closed if it descends into arguments and name calling.
Back to discussing the show.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 20, 2021 13:03:46 GMT
Am I missing the bit where he became a household name? Not sure anyone knows who is outside of the theatre world He is more of ‘the guy from Downton and the Crown’ than a household name. But downtons massive fan base definitely know who he is, and also crossover to be the perfect market for my fair lady. A demographic with the kind of income to pay top price for the show and who will also like the show. The second movie is out just a couple of months before this opens You don't always need to be a massive name, and plenty of big names fail to set box office align. You just need a name with an audience who engage and will spend money on you. It's a case of right actor, right role and right show.
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Post by Being Alive on Nov 20, 2021 13:10:19 GMT
The 'direct from Broadway' approach worked for Kelli and Ken in The King and I so I see no reason why that wouldn't be the case for Harry here.
He's also great in the role so I'd be delighted to see him again.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Nov 20, 2021 13:26:48 GMT
I only saw the Downton film on Netflix last week and I still had no idea who this Harry was. Mind you, the whole thing was bland AF, my attention was wandering.
Even for early bookers the prices are eye watering for this. £80 for back of the stalls? For those who know the production are we going to see lavish sets and a huge cast? Wonderful costumes? In other words will I see my £ on that stage regardless of who is cast?
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Post by mattnyc on Nov 20, 2021 13:35:02 GMT
I only saw the Downton film on Netflix last week and I still had no idea who this Harry was. Mind you, the whole thing was bland AF, my attention was wandering. Even for early bookers the prices are eye watering for this. £80 for back of the stalls? For those who know the production are we going to see lavish sets and a huge cast? Wonderful costumes? In other words will I see my £ on that stage regardless of who is cast? On Broadway there was a cast of about 35 and the set was gorgeous, as were the costumes. But it was at the rather intimate Beaumont theatre which is literally half the size of the Coliseum. So I’d imagine sitting far back/up, you will lose a lot.
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Post by angel on Nov 20, 2021 13:41:22 GMT
Who casting it?
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Post by couldileaveyou on Nov 20, 2021 14:08:56 GMT
I only saw the Downton film on Netflix last week and I still had no idea who this Harry was. Mind you, the whole thing was bland AF, my attention was wandering. Even for early bookers the prices are eye watering for this. £80 for back of the stalls? For those who know the production are we going to see lavish sets and a huge cast? Wonderful costumes? In other words will I see my £ on that stage regardless of who is cast? On Broadway there was a cast of about 35 and the set was gorgeous, as were the costumes. But it was at the rather intimate Beaumont theatre which is literally half the size of the Coliseum. So I’d imagine sitting far back/up, you will lose a lot. I suspect they might end up using the touring set – does anyone know how that compares to the Broadway one?
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Post by inthenose on Nov 20, 2021 14:43:50 GMT
I only saw the Downton film on Netflix last week and I still had no idea who this Harry was. Mind you, the whole thing was bland AF, my attention was wandering. Even for early bookers the prices are eye watering for this. £80 for back of the stalls? For those who know the production are we going to see lavish sets and a huge cast? Wonderful costumes? In other words will I see my £ on that stage regardless of who is cast? I'm the same as you in regards to this, I'd really like a glorious, lavish production. A proper orchestra would be nice too.
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Post by TallPaul on Nov 20, 2021 15:42:42 GMT
James Orange, the same bloke wot casted The King and I at the Palladium.
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