A great show! First and foremost, it is FUNNY, plenty of laugh out loud moments which is just what you want in a musical. Sure a lot of it is nostalgia from the film but I was absolutely creased at certain moments.
Rob McClure is utterly fantastic. What a role he plays and he is rarely off stage the whole show, and when he is he’s probably quick changing!
The score is good, maybe a bit tame in parts but overall it services the story very well. The kids and Mir
I went to see her in Guys and Dolls in London. The show had been struggling to sell, but with Rebel in the cast it started selling well at full price again. I thought she was really good - certainly got the laughs!
I remember when it was announced I was very sceptical, but when the word of mouth was so good from Manchester I started to really look forward to it, and was blown away when I saw it.
Miriam was the Angelica understudy in the OLC of Hamilton - she was amazing in that role and is even more amazing here. And of course, West End royalty Cassidy Janson smashes it.
London - Christmas Nov 8
2019, 05:42:20 PM
Saw Soho Cinders yesterday afternoon - brilliant production, and one of the best scores around. Definitely one to see.
Also caught &Juliet on Weds, it’s such a great show, big production values and lots of fun.
Tina or Beetlejuice ? Nov 7
2019, 08:06:33 AM
I haven’t seen Beetlejuice but saw Tina with Adrienne in London and it really is fantastic. One of the better bio-jukebox musicals for sure.
That said, flip a coin, if you’re disappointed by the result, you know which one to go for.
West End show recommendations for December Oct 31
2019, 02:32:29 PM
If it makes any difference, & Juliet has had fantastic reviews and word of mouth from its out of town tryout in Manchester.
I saw the tour in Boston on Saturday afternoon, having previously seeing the Broadway production Twice. For those of you concerned about a diminished production - you needn't worry. Yes the scale is smaller, but the set and staging is the same in principle, just on a smaller scale with the design not extending "outside of the proscenium". The cast - I thought were all excellent, with some standouts being Lorenzo Pugliese as SpongeBob and Méami Maszewski who played Pe
Way Too Early 2020 Tony Predictions thread Oct 8
2019, 10:22:18 AM
Interesting that few are counting Tina in the Best Musical race. I saw it again in London last week and even without Warren I found it to be a great musical.
Becoming Nancy on Broadway Oct 7
2019, 08:00:16 AM
Was also there at the closing performance - full house and great atmosphere.
And yes Belasco is booked with Girl From North Country. There’s a couple of smaller houses available which would suit, but this also has a cast of 20+. The Sondheim is a good size for it but rumoured for Mrs Doubtfire.
Broadway Flops succeeding in Europe Sep 25
2019, 03:48:28 AM
Legally Blonde was a big hit in London and as has been mentioned further up, 9 to 5 is doing good business. Both big movies. Compare to Spring Awakening and Drowsy Chaperone which failed over here.
ClumsyDude15 said: "Has there been any word onif Becoming Nancy is likely to transfer this season? I assume it'll depend on the reviews when the show opens down in Atlanta, but I figure it has a shot to transfer."
It's certainly good enough, a proper "book" musical with a great original score. I think if it does come in this season it would have good shot at best score/book, and in the race for Best Musical too. Would need one of the smaller musical
Top top top notch all around. If you’ve read the book, you will just love how the characters come to life in this. Everything comes together and works so well as a true “book musical”. It’s VERY British, It almost has that feeling of Billy Elliot to it. There’s no song titles listed so I’ll do my best to describe some, but there were some real standout moments There’s a lot of musical numbers. Great opening “East Dulwich”, and th
I am going next weekend. Absolutely loved the book, a really touching story, and I'm a big fan of Stiles & Drewe so very excited. The initial feedback on twitter is very positive!
Sharon D. Clarke is true West End royalty! You are all so lucky to have her - she was wonderful in this.
Jun 26
2019, 06:23:28 AM
Could see Mrs Doubtfire taking the Neil Simon
Question Re. Official West End Ticket Site Jun 23
2019, 05:20:50 PM
The four main companies are ATG, Delfont Mackintosh, LW Theatres and Nimax. Always best to book through these rather than Encore and the likes.
