Soaring29 said: "Kelli is a subtle performer- she isn't one of those showy "killed it!" performers. She's proven that she can pull off comedy though in several things and that her acting is fantastic. Kelli is great in The King & I. Vocally it isn't that challenging for her but she is still wonderful and her acting is amazing. Not everyone likes her subtle style however which is fine. Sometimes subtlety isn't enough for people."
Betty Buckley is out again? Jan 25
2019, 04:10:29 AM
The interesting thing is, when the discussion of who will take over from Midler came up lot of people both on social media and in the real world described the role as not hard to sing and not particularly demanding physically
It will often be the case that if a role doesnt require belting to the rafters and doing high kicks every number, that people will underestimate what it actually takes to get through it. I remember overhearing someone talking about Grease and saying Well, the stu
Oliver! revival? Jan 23
2019, 11:46:37 AM
You could absolutely reimagine the workhouse and have only ten children in Food Glorious Food who double as the pick pockets in Fagins gang but it would need to be staged in a smaller house than the show usually plays at for the more intimate presentation to work. Cameron Mackintosh wouldnt go near a re-imagining like this as for it to really work and not be viewed as cynical by the critics, it would need to be a new production (normally there are children who supplement the gang in the opening
Gizmo6 said: "Laurence Connor must have dirt on people or be incredibly cheap because he has destroyed Phantom and Saigon in these new revised versions. I haven't seen hisLes Mis but by all accounts it's as poor as Phantom and Saigon."
Cheap.
thats the point of these new productions for Cam Mac. He uses in house staff to create them (salaried) and pays far less in royalties.
qolbinau said: "Plannietink08 said: "As for cutting royalties as a cost cutting measure, would there not be new royalties to deal with?
I imagine that now that the original product is being replaced CamMac would only have to pay royalties to one production team rather than two, which he will be doing with the original production still running.
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Yes but surely the the core issue is what % of the box office are the new creat
Cameron does this as a free PR attempt to drum up business for a 30 + year production with faux outrage and petitions and calls for the production to be saved (with Frances Ruffelle on cue with her #Team John and Trev" and comparisons of Les Miz revolve to Mary Poppins umbrella.
Sorry I don't buy any of this"
Unfortunatetly the technical renovations to the theatre began a couple of years ag
chewy5000 said: "It's not dated at all, (ok, the letters would probably be snapchats or whatever), but because of the episodic nature of the 'plot', and the fact that the audience only gets her side of the story, the audience is left feeling empty. There's no resolution to her problems, there's no growth, there's no real dramatic or emotional arc. It's hard to feel for her after the third bad relationship. She doesn't even have a name!"
Original Production of LES MISERABLES in London Will Take Hiatus and Re-Open With New Staging Jan 9
2019, 06:26:42 PM
This has been secretly planned for a few years. Cameron has been having the London home of the show refurbed for a few years now and slowly but surely the technical team have realised that all of the refurbishments seem to be leaning towards the new design. Anyone working on the show but not in the inner circle has known this is coming for a few years but management wouldnt admit it.
The only reason is greed. Pure and simple greed. The creative team for the new production agreed a much
esoterique said: "Hello! Im currently playing Fiona in Shrek the Musical and my director wants me to try to find green character shoes and green heeled tap shoes similar to the ones Sutton Foster wore in the Broadway production... Would anyone have any idea where I could find something like this? Thank you!"
I’m assuming this is community theatre or school/college?
You can buy shoe paint with which you could paint a pair green but it’s highky
Jordan Catalano said: "The problem is they need a STAR. I mean, if they cant get one theyll obviously get someone fantastic but that person likely wont sell tickets. Thats why when you do a show like this you need to make 100% sure you have your star LOCKED IN before proceeding. "
Obviously it’s just a limited engagement but also to actually make the show work you need a star or at least an actor with a recognisable style or on stage persona. It’s a role
! Jan 4
2019, 03:35:16 AM
Caroline O Connor would be wonderful, as would Rachel York. Sutton Foster is a bit of an obvious choice in this sort of role but she would also be good.
Favourite scene transitions? Jan 1
2019, 11:32:52 AM
The RNT and subsequent West End transfer of My Fair Lady had a lovely moment when the arches of Covent Garden piazza became the bookshelves in Higgins study.
The transition to the Dance at the Gym from West Side Story as talked about above, is of course just sublime.
Favourite scene transitions? Jan 1
2019, 11:32:23 AM
The RNT and subsequent West End transfer of My Fair Lady had a lovely moment when the arches of Covent Garden piazza became the bookshelves in Higgins study.
The transition to the Dance at the Gym from West Side Story as talked about above, is of course just sublime.
Sondheimite said: "I’m going to try to broach this topic from a personal stand point.
I’d first like to say that playing a lead in a Broadway Musical (in some cases) gives you mental health opportunities that others who are suffering could not dream of. The millions of people trying to struggle to make ends meet don’t get mental health days, we get fired for missing work. I’ve been in the hospital twice for trying to kill myself. I lost a job one of
GreeneStreet said: "Just because I voted for trump, doesn’t mean I agree with every single thing he does. At the time, he was just better then the other candidate.
I find these sorts of comments staggering. You vote for the best option for the future not the candidate you like the best. How anyone could think that a multi time bankrupt supposed business person, TV personality and sexual abuser was a better option than the candidate with political experience is
