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Post by robertb213 on Jun 6, 2022 18:53:38 GMT
I think Singin' In The Rain is technically a jukebox musical, a lot of the songs existed prior to the film and they were re-used. That's the oldest one I can think of!
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Post by robertb213 on Jun 6, 2022 11:14:39 GMT
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Post by robertb213 on Jun 5, 2022 18:49:39 GMT
Agreed. Bio-musicals and jukebox musicals are two different things.
Tina, Jersey Boys, Beautiful - Bio-musical.
Priscilla, Moulin Rouge, & Juliet - jukebox.
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Post by robertb213 on Jun 3, 2022 19:29:51 GMT
I think I’d need to be drunk to see this. Elephant love medley worked in the movie but turning every number into a who’s that of pop with too many songs in the mash up makes it frantic and doesn’t make the most of talents. The whole show is like that, it's just a hen party karaoke version of the musical now. If you loved the film (as I do), I'd steer clear 🤣 |
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Post by robertb213 on May 28, 2022 22:09:16 GMT
Long-time lurker, first-time poster here. Just thought I'd give my review for balance! I saw Legally Blonde this week and really enjoyed it. The audience seemed to be really on board with the whole thing - there was a full standing ovation, and I heard nothing but positive comments from people around me during the interval and at the end. To address some of the criticisms which have been brought up here, I found the dogs funny and I don't think I was in a minority with this. There was lots of laughter, and even applause when the second 'dog' appeared. I had zero issues with Isaac's voice as Margot. To me, their vocals didn't stand out as being worse than anyone else's. I think it was also mentioned here that Elle doesn't look different enough from the Harvard students. This was the most confusing comment to me, because Elle is wearing bright pink and the Harvard students are all in brown, so she couldn't have stood out more... Unless there were different Harvard costumes in previews that got changed? Just wanted to share my thoughts in case anyone had been keen to see this, but was put off by the reaction here. You might like it! Out of interest, did anyone see But I'm A Cheerleader at the Turbine? The incredibly camp staging reminded me of that a lot. The damage has been done for me. People whose opinion I’ve seen and agreed with in the past have posted their views on this which is enough to make me think twice about booking. A new poster suddenly deciding to post defending all the criticisms is unlikely to change my opinion. I'd say if you saw the original London run or the tour, this production isn't very good. If you've never seen the show before, it's alright. |
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Post by robertb213 on May 28, 2022 9:21:34 GMT
I'm sure it'll carry on just fine. I don't think any of the massive coach tours of older audience members know who Beverley Knight is either! They're going for the music, they don't care who's singing it.
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Post by robertb213 on May 28, 2022 8:01:56 GMT
"The Drifters" name sells this show, it'll be fine.
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Post by robertb213 on May 27, 2022 13:29:49 GMT
Yes Brenda played it quite a few years ago. She's performing in a different league these days, she'll be incredible in this. I've met her as well, she's absolutely lovely.
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Post by robertb213 on May 27, 2022 12:08:02 GMT
I do find it unlikely that any man in 2022 wouldn't know what it was, as much as they may want to ignore their partners owning one!
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Post by robertb213 on May 27, 2022 10:42:42 GMT
But he was going through her desk...who keeps one out on a desk?
And it's against the point of the song, he's saying she should spend more time working on the inside of her head, not the outside (i.e. doing her hair as it's originally staged where he finds a hair accessory). Throwing in a dildo instead is nothing more than a cheap excuse for a crude laugh that isn't needed.
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Post by robertb213 on May 26, 2022 17:08:30 GMT
3 stars from me. It seems some of the issues raised early on have been improved, there are some really good performances, and it's a strong score and story. But it's ugly and cheap to look at, and don't get me started on the dogs or the dildo.
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Post by robertb213 on May 26, 2022 17:00:43 GMT
The knee injury is such a cop-out, you could easily work around an immobile Mama Morton if you wanted to, she only has to come on and off the stage, there's loads of ways of doing that. She could've been carried in on a posh throne by the sexy dancing men.
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Post by robertb213 on May 26, 2022 6:08:38 GMT
Often theatres will accommodate single seat bookings if you ring them.
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Post by robertb213 on May 25, 2022 17:28:15 GMT
I'm reviewing tonight, I'll help even the score I'm sure! 🤣 I absolutely predict you’re going to come back here and tell us you loved it! I don't know, I'm a big fan of the original version, and I have very high standards! |
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Post by robertb213 on May 25, 2022 17:11:21 GMT
I'm reviewing tonight, I'll help even the score I'm sure! 🤣
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Post by robertb213 on May 24, 2022 14:38:40 GMT
One last shoutout, I have a second ticket for the media night tomorrow (Weds 25th), drop me a message by midnight tonight if you want to come with me!
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Post by robertb213 on May 20, 2022 12:20:01 GMT
I've been invited to review the media night on Wednesday 25th, does anyone want to use my second ticket and experience how bad this show might be with me? Drop me a message if so 😁
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Post by robertb213 on May 19, 2022 13:56:25 GMT
Moved to Friday 7th April 2023!
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Post by robertb213 on May 19, 2022 9:20:10 GMT
Aljaz & Janette and Kevin Clifton are always good. As is Anton, either with Erin or Giovanni. It's massively dependent on the personalities of the dancers. I saw Vincent and Flavia years ago and they barely spoke the the audience at all.
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Post by robertb213 on May 19, 2022 8:18:43 GMT
I enjoyed it, it's a bit rough around the edges and Dan Partridge isn't a strong enough Danny in my eyes, but there are some excellent supporting performances. And it's worth going for Olivia Moore's "Hopelessly Devoted To You" alone!
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Post by robertb213 on May 18, 2022 20:38:34 GMT
That's often the way with press nights. I'm there for the second one tomorrow night, looking forward to it.
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Post by robertb213 on May 16, 2022 14:18:36 GMT
Very good news. I've decided not to go this time (I did both Cadogan shows and the B&C concert so I think I've heard him sing all of his signature stuff now) but I hope everyone gets the tickets they want 😁
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Post by robertb213 on May 16, 2022 14:04:04 GMT
Second show confirmed, 30th August
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Post by robertb213 on May 15, 2022 15:31:46 GMT
Second viewing at yesterday's matinee, enjoyed it just as much as the first time. Nuwan was on and he's excellent, just as good as Hiran. Sat in row B of the Circle this time, a much more impressive view than the front of the stalls to fully appreciate the projections, but the angle of the seating up there does leave you with some numb legs!
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Post by robertb213 on May 12, 2022 23:06:58 GMT
This isn't a musical, it's a play, and there's already a thread for it in the Plays section.
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