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Post by alece10 on Nov 23, 2020 19:00:54 GMT
Even Sutton looked knackered after her routine in that clip, despite her actual dancing looking fabulous and effortless. They obviously built a few bars in where she had a chance to recover and catch her breath before the big finishing note. Loved the sailors too, with that funny sailors rolling gait. Very clever choreography. Have you seen the Jonathan Groff version? He has copied the choreography exactly. Its quite funny.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Nov 23, 2020 19:14:36 GMT
Yes, I liked it.
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Post by Oleanna on Nov 24, 2020 5:08:06 GMT
In terms of tapping for Reno the league table is definitely the Kathleen Marshall 2011 Broadway choreography (for Sutton Foster), followed by the Stephen Mear choreography at the National (for Sally Ann Triplett) and, in third place, the Michael Smuin choreography for the Lincoln Centre version (initially for Patti LuPone in NY and then Elaine Paige in London). The relatively recent Sheffield version, choreographed by Alistair David and starring Debbie Kurrup, probably falls somewhere between the Broadway and the National in terms of amount of tapping for Reno. I suspect Marshall will very cleverly adapt her choreography so that the ensemble does most of the heavy lifting whilst Megan Mullally is positioned front and centre where necessary. I've seen Mullally in three Broadway shows. In How To Succeed - she came across as exuberant, full of natural presence and a real up-and-coming talent. I found her performances in both Young Frankenstein and It's Only a Play to be fairly lacklustre - she no longer seemed at home on the stage and spirit of Karen Walker was all too obvious (though in fairness neither part or piece was particularly good). However she played Adelaide in a concert of Guys and Dolls at Carnegie Hall in 2014 (just before she did It's Only a Play) and knocked it out of the park - delivering comedy, pathos, great characterisation and fantastic acting through song. Given that there was only a few days of rehearsal just shows what can happen with the right mix of character and actor. All of which makes me pretty hopeful that she'll put her unique stamp on Reno Sweeney - even if it's without mega tapping or a traditional Broadway belt. And let’s not forget that the role was originated by Ethel Merman! She certainly never had to navigate Kathleen Marshall choreography, and nobody seemed to mind...
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Post by mrbarnaby on Nov 24, 2020 6:55:44 GMT
This choreography is hardly taxing. It’s shuffling round a bit and every now and again randomly sticking your arm in the air for something to do.
Stephen Mears choreography for the NT was much more complicated.
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Post by barrowside on Nov 24, 2020 10:39:50 GMT
Fab news - we're getting this in Dublin after the Barbican (and still with Megan).
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Post by Scswp on Nov 24, 2020 15:18:20 GMT
Fab news - we're getting this in Dublin after the Barbican (and still with Megan). That’s great news! Where did you read it? Do you know if it’s going to any other cities with Mullally?
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Post by Sean on Nov 24, 2020 16:08:41 GMT
Fab news - we're getting this in Dublin after the Barbican (and still with Megan). That’s great news! Where did you read it? Do you know if it’s going to any other cities with Mullally? It is on the theatres social media channels. Tickets on sale this friday.
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Post by danb on Nov 25, 2020 22:02:26 GMT
I find the whole thing a little unusual tbh. Lindsay sets my teeth on edge with his serious actor ‘schtich’; I can’t see his Moonface being a lot of fun. Whilst I appreciate that someone thinks Mullally will excel as Reno she’ll need a B12 shot in her bum every night to hit the required energy levels to sell this. People will be going to see Karen sing & dance and be fabulous, not just an actress play a role in a not particularly sympathetic environment. I’d love it to be excellent but just don’t think it can be.
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Post by mrbarnaby on Nov 25, 2020 22:48:16 GMT
I find the whole thing a little unusual tbh. Lindsay sets my teeth on edge with his serious actor ‘schtich’; I can’t see his Moonface being a lot of fun. Whilst I appreciate that someone thinks Mullally will excel as Reno she’ll need a B12 shot in her bum every night to hit the required energy levels to sell this. People will be going to see Karen sing & dance and be fabulous, not just an actress play a role in a not particularly sympathetic environment. I’d love it to be excellent but just don’t think it can be. Maybe save your money then and don’t see it? seeing as you think Megan M will collapse with exhaustion by the end of her first number. What with her being really old and everything.
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Post by stevejohnson678 on Nov 27, 2020 12:13:53 GMT
Anything Goes is at The Lowry from 15-25 September 2021.
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Post by n1david on Jan 18, 2021 22:24:25 GMT
Looks like this might be getting pushed back - early shows are no longer on sale at the Barbican website, first show still bookable is 5 June evening show.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 19, 2021 16:42:09 GMT
I have this booked for a touring date in August - I wonder will that go ahead?
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Post by danb on Jan 19, 2021 19:07:26 GMT
I find the whole thing a little unusual tbh. Lindsay sets my teeth on edge with his serious actor ‘schtich’; I can’t see his Moonface being a lot of fun. Whilst I appreciate that someone thinks Mullally will excel as Reno she’ll need a B12 shot in her bum every night to hit the required energy levels to sell this. People will be going to see Karen sing & dance and be fabulous, not just an actress play a role in a not particularly sympathetic environment. I’d love it to be excellent but just don’t think it can be. Maybe save your money then and don’t see it? seeing as you think Megan M will collapse with exhaustion by the end of her first number. What with her being really old and everything. Wowsers, that rattled your chains did it? I’m not sure anyone will see it for a while but when they do I hope it’s wonderful and everything you were wishing for. I hear 99 year old Betty White is understudying Reno, with Sheila Reid as second cover. 😀 (For the record I just don’t think it’s worth doing these things half assed. Its clear who’s money they are going after by casting Mullally and I really do hope she is half as excellent as either Triplett or Foster were.)
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Post by mrbarnaby on Jan 19, 2021 19:22:04 GMT
Maybe save your money then and don’t see it? seeing as you think Megan M will collapse with exhaustion by the end of her first number. What with her being really old and everything. Wowsers, that rattled your chains did it? I’m not sure anyone will see it for a while but when they do I hope it’s wonderful and everything you were wishing for. I hear 99 year old Betty White is understudying Reno, with Sheila Reid as second cover. 😀 (For the record I just don’t think it’s worth doing these things half assed. Its clear who’s money they are going after by casting Mullally and I really do hope she is half as excellent as either Triplett or Foster were.) Out of interest did you actually see Sutton Foster in the show? Because she wasn’t good. I genuinely think maybe you should save your money if you think that them casting MM is somehow a cop out.. I think the vast majority would think this is pretty luxury casting.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Jan 19, 2021 19:35:48 GMT
Goodness, I’ve never seen Mr B so positive about a show!
I wonder who will take MM’s part when it tours? Suggestions?
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Post by danb on Jan 19, 2021 19:45:37 GMT
I’ve ‘seen’ it, but not in person. You seem very keen on telling me what to do as if I will be somehow injured by not going? It’s just an opinion, we don’t have to agree. I probably will go and thoroughly enjoy it. I totally get that they need a name to sell it. I’m just of the opinion that others could potentially perform it better over the length of the run.
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Post by Sean on Jan 19, 2021 21:33:21 GMT
Goodness, I’ve never seen Mr B so positive about a show! I wonder who will take MM’s part when it tours? Suggestions? Is she not also doing the tour? She is definitely doing the Dublin dates, this has already been confirmed so I just assumed she was doing the other tour dates also.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Jan 19, 2021 21:35:45 GMT
#squeak
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Post by mrbarnaby on Jan 19, 2021 22:31:52 GMT
I’ve ‘seen’ it, but not in person. You seem very keen on telling me what to do as if I will be somehow injured by not going? It’s just an opinion, we don’t have to agree. I probably will go and thoroughly enjoy it. I totally get that they need a name to sell it. I’m just of the opinion that others could potentially perform it better over the length of the run. So you didn’t actually see her in it... interesting! I just happen to love this show and for once, am excited that it’s been cast with someone who I think is a fabulous performer. Sutton Foster was not my idea of Reno Sweeney at all, so I’ll be there watching this, and very excited about it too!
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Post by mrbarnaby on Jan 19, 2021 22:33:17 GMT
Goodness, I’ve never seen Mr B so positive about a show! I wonder who will take MM’s part when it tours? Suggestions? Is she not also doing the tour? She is definitely doing the Dublin dates, this has already been confirmed so I just assumed she was doing the other tour dates also. I’d say it’s highly unlikely she’s doing all tour dates
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Post by showtoones on Jan 20, 2021 6:24:47 GMT
Is she not also doing the tour? She is definitely doing the Dublin dates, this has already been confirmed so I just assumed she was doing the other tour dates also. I’d say it’s highly unlikely she’s doing all tour dates Mr B...is there talk of this transferring to the West End? I could see it at the Old Vic though I thought Into the Woods was going there for the festive season, 2021?
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Post by danb on Jan 20, 2021 6:45:44 GMT
I’ve ‘seen’ it, but not in person. You seem very keen on telling me what to do as if I will be somehow injured by not going? It’s just an opinion, we don’t have to agree. I probably will go and thoroughly enjoy it. I totally get that they need a name to sell it. I’m just of the opinion that others could potentially perform it better over the length of the run. So you didn’t actually see her in it... interesting! I just happen to love this show and for once, am excited that it’s been cast with someone who I think is a fabulous performer. Sutton Foster was not my idea of Reno Sweeney at all, so I’ll be there watching this, and very excited about it too! You can condescendingly ‘interesting’ me all you like, but if someones energy in a role shines through even in a ropey bootleg, they’re clearly doing something right. Your superiority complex clouds most of your posts Mr B which is a shame.
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Post by Being Alive on Jan 20, 2021 12:51:10 GMT
I’d say it’s highly unlikely she’s doing all tour dates Mr B...is there talk of this transferring to the West End? I could see it at the Old Vic though I thought Into the Woods was going there for the festive season, 2021? It won't be transferring to the Old Vic - that I know
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Post by mrbarnaby on Jan 20, 2021 15:00:49 GMT
Mr B...is there talk of this transferring to the West End? I could see it at the Old Vic though I thought Into the Woods was going there for the festive season, 2021? It won't be transferring to the Old Vic - that I know There’s no way it would even fit into the Old Vic judging by what I saw in NYC. I gather they have a return London run pencilled in at the Palladium in 2022 if all goes well.
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Post by rosie on Jan 21, 2021 0:22:12 GMT
It won't be transferring to the Old Vic - that I know There’s no way it would even fit into the Old Vic judging by what I saw in NYC. I gather they have a return London run pencilled in at the Palladium in 2022 if all goes well. Would MM be attached to this return London run?
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Post by mrbarnaby on Jan 21, 2021 17:35:07 GMT
Barbican postpones performances to evening June 5th. That's both of my performances cancelled. Pain... Mine too. But there was always a risk booking tickets I think.
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Post by theatreian on Jan 21, 2021 23:12:14 GMT
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Post by mrbarnaby on Jan 21, 2021 23:23:02 GMT
Didn’t see that one coming! But good on her!
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