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Look, some of them were great - but how large is Cameron’s ego if he thinks that they were SO GOOD that it requires an equity transfer and additional overheads. My honest opinion is that some of the cast will fall flat in NYC and the audience will be asking ‘why’. I think I have realised that Cameron’s ego is high though - I watched him watch the opening of Old Friends a couple times during the run and he literally stayed to laugh at his own joke in the pre-show announ

Sorry to be one of those people, but I couldn't help myself and 'hear' about some of the music - at least from La Jolla. Eden sounded a little off pitch in 'Woman Is" all the way back then! However, I'm struck just at how beautiful some of the music is. "I Will Paint her", "Woman Is", "In The Blasted California Sun". I don't think these are just average songs, and Eden's beautiful low vocals wraping throughout are so nice and unus

in my opinion the show is British but not ‘too British’. It follows the craft and form of well made American musicals - it’s just that some of the references, humour and story of course is very British. But in an accessible way that would appeal not turn people away. Very different than standing at sky’s edge - which rejects some of the form and tradition and American musicals, is a different musical style, is very very local in terms of story. THAT show is ‘too

I think what I’d say about the screen is it kind of works for the concept because it’s about films. And there are far less gimmicky uses of the screen throughout than the title song. I have to agree that I think people are distracted here at the technical feat than the story telling - but there is A LOT of good story telling. For example, one of the early questions was whether Nicole looked too young. Well they project her face on a giant screen and compare it to young Norma while

Mmm. Not sure why all the Patti hate. We are literally talking top tier greatest Broadway actor of all time status alongside people like Lansbury and Bernadette. I guess people seem to have an issue with her arrogance or feeling like she is beyond ‘paying her dues’ but at this point I think her arrogance is warranted and she is beyond the literal paying of her dues. This is not just some equity actor - this is Patti LuPone. She can do what she wants! And it’s part of her per

The reason why this didn’t feel like a tribute band in London is because of Bernadette, Lea and some of the other artists. Many of the performances were among the best I’d ever heard these songs before. It really felt like an event - yes a bit of greatest hit vibe - but an event. It’s much different in vibe than say Sondheim on Sondheim. If they can get the right cast, I honestly think there will be a lot of interest and positive word of mouth. It might feel like there is a

I’m dead serious almost no one knows who Bernadette is in London besides of course core fans. Trust me I talk to enough people in all different kind of demographics to get a gauge for this kind of thing. It’s a completely different story to the USA/New York. There is a reason her last concert tour to the UK was cancelled - it didnt sell many tickets (outside the core theatre fans in London). Bernadette is a much bigger star in New York and will sell many more tickets.&nb

The problem with London is that no one knew who Bernadette was. I'm sure it'll do just fine - no issues for people getting tickets of course but I wouldn't expect to see the 'half empty houses, la, la, la' that we saw in London.

I kind of wish they would bring the real heavy hitting Sondheim Alumni back - Patti, Donna, Raul, maybe Sutton now I guess etc. to make it a true event but I'm guessing if they're already (and only) announcing Bernadette & Lea it

Feidlimid said: "Simply don't see the point of posts which go, heard fromso-and-so andthey had this to say. At least a personal opinioncan be given more credence."

I understand and I wouldn't normally, but at least it can add a further perspective that you can choose to ignore or not.......the reaction to this revival on this board has been a bit confusing and odd to say the least. It's also all over the place in terms of mixed reactions, it's really

The last time I walked out of a show before this one thinking it was so "utterly charming" was Kimberly Akimbo. This show may not be as expertly written but it's full of so much heart, humour and some catchy tunes that I would be shocked if anyone didn't walk out with a big smile. The cast is great - Sam in particular has found his own special kind of lead role in a new show, and although occasionally it feels like the legacy of Michael Greif's direction might slip throu