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Post by distantcousin on Sept 2, 2021 21:52:30 GMT
I also think it could have done with some big names in it -it's not an easy sell.
I also find the actor cast as Diana Morales problematic. An explicitly Latina character. Could they not have at least tried to find someone more representative of that ethnic group, that is very much a part of the New York melting pot?
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Post by marob on Sept 2, 2021 22:25:15 GMT
They do quite a few shows at Curve that I wouldn’t mind seeing, but won’t because it’s too much hassle to get there and back on public transport from Wales.
In terms of recognition I only vaguely remember the film being on TV when I was a kid, but even then the only bit I remember is one of the ladies keeps singing “tits and ass!”
Mainly I remember it for the bizarre gory parody from the end of one of The Simpsons Hallowe’en episodes:
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Post by Someone in a tree on Sept 3, 2021 6:33:55 GMT
I remember it selling it very well in Sheffield 10 ish years ago. I thought it had no household names in but Mother was very excited that some bloke from Heartbeat was was playing Zach.
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Post by TallPaul on Sept 3, 2021 8:08:02 GMT
The production at the world-famous Crucible Theatre, which was actually back in 2003, was also directed by Nikolai Foster.
Jason Durr, rather than Bill Maynard, played Zack, alongside Josefina Gabrielle, Nina French, Rachael Wooding and 'ull's very own Michael Jibson. 🙂
I wonder what happened to them all?
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Post by Dawnstar on Sept 3, 2021 18:31:17 GMT
The "full cast" seems to only include 1 swing. I'd be very wary of travelling from a distance to see this if they don't cast some more swings as otherwise the risk of cancellation due to cast illness or injury seems rather high.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Oct 9, 2021 7:31:32 GMT
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Post by HereForTheatre on Oct 9, 2021 8:57:40 GMT
How exciting. Btw I believe there is an offer on at the moment where you can get top price tickets for £25, if anyone is interested. tickets hereAlso regarding the comment above about swings, I can count on just one hand the amount of times over the many years I've been going to Curve where a show has been cancelled because of not having enough cover. On the rare instance of a cast issue they haved pulled something out the bag 9 times out of 10 so it can still go ahead.
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Post by ABr on Oct 9, 2021 9:25:38 GMT
Also regarding the comment above about swings, I can count on just one hand the amount of times over the many years I've been going to Curve where a show has been cancelled because of not having enough cover. On the rare instance of a cast issue they haved pulled something out the bag 9 times out of 10 so it can still go ahead. If I remember correctly, the ran most of their run of Legally Blonde without a Serena, due her needing to pull out of the production just after opening. She was never replaced, they just shared the role out across the other 2 main Delta Nu girls. They are usually pretty good at making sure the show goes ahead if they can!
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Post by alicechallice on Oct 9, 2021 9:43:29 GMT
I wonder what happened to them all? Well, Bill Maynard died.
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Post by frontrowcentre on Oct 9, 2021 19:46:01 GMT
How exciting. Btw I believe there is an offer on at the moment where you can get top price tickets for £25, if anyone is interested. tickets hereAlso regarding the comment above about swings, I can count on just one hand the amount of times over the many years I've been going to Curve where a show has been cancelled because of not having enough cover. On the rare instance of a cast issue they haved pulled something out the bag 9 times out of 10 so it can still go ahead. When I saw West Side Story they had three actors performing script in hand as they were last minute replacements for actors who had come down with the flu.
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Post by sam22 on Oct 11, 2021 9:48:19 GMT
How exciting. Btw I believe there is an offer on at the moment where you can get top price tickets for £25, if anyone is interested. tickets hereAlso regarding the comment above about swings, I can count on just one hand the amount of times over the many years I've been going to Curve where a show has been cancelled because of not having enough cover. On the rare instance of a cast issue they haved pulled something out the bag 9 times out of 10 so it can still go ahead. Thanks. Do you know how to use the offer? The link just goes to Curve's website and I couldn't see any offers! Thanks
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Post by woobl on Oct 11, 2021 11:15:17 GMT
How exciting. Btw I believe there is an offer on at the moment where you can get top price tickets for £25, if anyone is interested. tickets hereAlso regarding the comment above about swings, I can count on just one hand the amount of times over the many years I've been going to Curve where a show has been cancelled because of not having enough cover. On the rare instance of a cast issue they haved pulled something out the bag 9 times out of 10 so it can still go ahead. The Broadway/WE production had about 8 swings on it. I'd be concerned with just one!
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Post by HereForTheatre on Oct 11, 2021 11:35:32 GMT
How exciting. Btw I believe there is an offer on at the moment where you can get top price tickets for £25, if anyone is interested. tickets hereAlso regarding the comment above about swings, I can count on just one hand the amount of times over the many years I've been going to Curve where a show has been cancelled because of not having enough cover. On the rare instance of a cast issue they haved pulled something out the bag 9 times out of 10 so it can still go ahead. Thanks. Do you know how to use the offer? The link just goes to Curve's website and I couldn't see any offers! Thanks It seems the offer has ended I'm afraid but all tickets are below £25 for the preview period anyway if you want to go then for cheaper tickets.
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Post by HereForTheatre on Oct 11, 2021 11:39:31 GMT
How exciting. Btw I believe there is an offer on at the moment where you can get top price tickets for £25, if anyone is interested. tickets hereAlso regarding the comment above about swings, I can count on just one hand the amount of times over the many years I've been going to Curve where a show has been cancelled because of not having enough cover. On the rare instance of a cast issue they haved pulled something out the bag 9 times out of 10 so it can still go ahead. The Broadway/WE production had about 8 swings on it. I'd be concerned with just one! They also ran for more than just 4 weeks though and were not regional productions, which have limited cover as standard to keep costs down. All quite normal and I'm sure it will be fine and If it's not fine they will pull something off to keep it going, as they always do.
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Post by david on Nov 10, 2021 17:45:20 GMT
E-mail from the Curve saying running time approx 1hr 45mins without interval.
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Post by robertb213 on Nov 10, 2021 18:43:22 GMT
Just been invited to review for Press Night 😁
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Nov 10, 2021 19:25:57 GMT
E-mail from the Curve saying running time approx 1hr 45mins without interval. Meaning there is no interval. Oh dear…. That won’t be popular!
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Post by cherokee on Nov 10, 2021 19:43:15 GMT
E-mail from the Curve saying running time approx 1hr 45mins without interval. Is it ever performed with an interval? I was involved in an amateur version and we put it in between 'Gimme the Ball' and 'Dance 10; Looks 3', but I don't know if any professional productions ever have one.
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Post by david on Nov 10, 2021 20:04:11 GMT
BurlyBeaR / cherokee , from the email - “ The original production was performed straight through with no interval, and we will be honouring the same spirit here at Curve, never allowing the tension to break all the way to musical theatre’s most unforgettable finale. “
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Post by robertb213 on Nov 10, 2021 22:38:35 GMT
Perfect, I never need an interval, nice early finish!
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Post by Someone in a tree on Nov 11, 2021 11:43:18 GMT
E-mail from the Curve saying running time approx 1hr 45mins without interval. Is it ever performed with an interval? I was involved in an amateur version and we put it in between 'Gimme the Ball' and 'Dance 10; Looks 3', but I don't know if any professional productions ever have one. Sheffield Crucible did. For me it did not work. I think 1hr45 is fine to sit without break.
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Post by mkb on Nov 11, 2021 12:03:13 GMT
My bladder can manage 1:45 if I don't drink for a couple of hours beforehand. So, in one stroke, the director kills pre-show bar sales and mid-show bar sales. You'd think theatre had a death wish, or is it content to milk sponsorship and grants and to hell with ancillary sales?
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Post by alece10 on Nov 11, 2021 13:03:07 GMT
I'm all for no intervals. Some shows flow better without one. Plus you get home 20 mins earlier. I saw Follies twice at the NT which was over 2 hours with no interval and I don't remember people getting up to go to the loo mid performance. Anyway the theatre could always make some extra money by selling Tenna Lady and Tenna Men pants along with the programme.
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Post by HereForTheatre on Nov 11, 2021 13:07:00 GMT
Just been invited to review for Press Night 😁 Where do you publish your reviews? Do you have a blog or such like?
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Post by robertb213 on Nov 11, 2021 13:14:55 GMT
I know more people who don't drink before or during shows than who do, and if it's better for the show to run straight through then I'm all for it.
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Post by robertb213 on Nov 11, 2021 13:16:05 GMT
Just been invited to review for Press Night 😁 Where do you publish your reviews? Do you have a blog or such like? Not my own, I review for West End Wilma and London Theatre Reviews. I can post the link on here the following day if anyone wants my rambling thoughts 😁
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Nov 23, 2021 13:16:04 GMT
Use promocode:
ACLBLACKFRIDAY
when booking online, in person or by calling our Box Office on 0116 242 3595 for performances Monday 13 - Thursday 16 December only.
Offer applicable until midnight Thursday 25 November.
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Post by mkb on Nov 23, 2021 18:10:51 GMT
It's not much of a saving. The £38.25 I would pay as a member for a seat in the front half of the Stalls drops to £35.00. Still better to go for a £24.00 preview ticket.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 23, 2021 19:54:29 GMT
My bladder can manage 1:45 if I don't drink for a couple of hours beforehand. So, in one stroke, the director kills pre-show bar sales and mid-show bar sales. You'd think theatre had a death wish, or is it content to milk sponsorship and grants and to hell with ancillary sales? Yes theatres need to make money, but there's also something called artistic integrity. Allowing an audience to appreciate a show fully, as it was written and come out enjoying it because there was no interval, can have longer term benefits if that person comes back for other shows. No one comes back to a theatre because they could buy a drink at the interval.
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Post by mkb on Nov 24, 2021 10:29:39 GMT
My bladder can manage 1:45 if I don't drink for a couple of hours beforehand. So, in one stroke, the director kills pre-show bar sales and mid-show bar sales. You'd think theatre had a death wish, or is it content to milk sponsorship and grants and to hell with ancillary sales? Yes theatres need to make money, but there's also something called artistic integrity. Allowing an audience to appreciate a show fully, as it was written and come out enjoying it because there was no interval, can have longer term benefits if that person comes back for other shows. No one comes back to a theatre because they could buy a drink at the interval. I wanted to say something more in praise of the interval, but I thought it deserved its own thread, so it's here: theatreboard.co.uk/thread/9073/praise-interval
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