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Post by mattnyc on Oct 9, 2023 19:36:01 GMT
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Post by theatrefan62 on Oct 9, 2023 19:49:52 GMT
God I'd love the Sarah Brightman production to transfer. I think her name could sell it even after the savoy show. Would be a great Coliseum show
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Post by max on Oct 9, 2023 19:55:48 GMT
Good image for the Sarah Brightman production.
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Post by mrbarnaby on Oct 9, 2023 20:16:46 GMT
You’re welcome !
She looks fabulous in that photo
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Post by theatrefan62 on Oct 9, 2023 20:24:07 GMT
Playing Australia summer 2024, so a summer 2025 London run would be 2 years after savoy. And Sarah's name would sell it regardless of the show and it would appeal to the opera and classical crowd as well as musical theatre fans.
Plus sweeney Todd comes along fairly regularly so why not sunset. Maybe sunset will be the new sweeney for star lead concerts/limited runs
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Post by mrbarnaby on Oct 9, 2023 20:25:43 GMT
Playing Australia summer 2024, so a summer 2025 London run would be 2 years after savoy. Plus Sarah's name would sell it regardless of the show and it would appeal to the opera and classical crowd as well as musical theatre fans. Plus sweeney Todd comes along fairly regularly so why not sunset. Maybe sunset will be the new sweeney for star lead concerts/limited runs Let’s all calm down shall we 🤣 |
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Post by theatrefan62 on Oct 9, 2023 20:27:36 GMT
Playing Australia summer 2024, so a summer 2025 London run would be 2 years after savoy. Plus Sarah's name would sell it regardless of the show and it would appeal to the opera and classical crowd as well as musical theatre fans. Plus sweeney Todd comes along fairly regularly so why not sunset. Maybe sunset will be the new sweeney for star lead concerts/limited runs Let’s all calm down shall we 🤣 Perfectly calm. Just saying it's not out the rheims of possibility that it could end up on these shores eventually. This announcement certainly seems to have created more excitement online than the initial savoy production announcement did. |
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Post by couldileaveyou on Oct 9, 2023 20:31:00 GMT
The idea that Sarah Brightman might appeal to opera fans is certainly a unique and original take
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Post by theatrefan62 on Oct 9, 2023 20:33:01 GMT
The idea that Sarah Brightman might appeal to opera fans is certainly a unique and original take Not saying all, but I know at least some that do. And it's more about being a different audience to the Nicole production |
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Post by Being Alive on Oct 9, 2023 21:14:07 GMT
Not a very promising creative team behind the Brightman Sunset - I can't see any of those people producing something that would warrant Sunset to be in London two years after another production.
Besides (and I know we said this before) but is she an actress? This certainly looks to be in the traditional vein of Sunset - has she really got the chops these days? Or even the voice? She's a nice soprano but like...has she really got a worthwhile Norma in the tank?
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Post by mrbarnaby on Oct 9, 2023 21:41:24 GMT
Not a very promising creative team behind the Brightman Sunset - I can't see any of those people producing something that would warrant Sunset to be in London two years after another production. Besides (and I know we said this before) but is she an actress? This certainly looks to be in the traditional vein of Sunset - has she really got the chops these days? Or even the voice? She's a nice soprano but like...has she really got a worthwhile Norma in the tank? Completely agree. It’s not a quality creative team at all. |
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Post by erik24601 on Oct 9, 2023 23:59:17 GMT
Sarah Brightman certainly has a ‘unique’ choice of vocals for this role….
She’s sure got ‘crazy’ sorted, though it will be hard to see any emotion through all that facial work…
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Post by erik24601 on Oct 10, 2023 0:06:23 GMT
Great to see Morgan Large on board as Set and Costume Designer.
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Post by sukhavati on Oct 10, 2023 3:33:36 GMT
* facepalm *
A friend and I are already taking bets that she'll have to bring in a scarf for the Salome bit.
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Post by sukhavati on Oct 10, 2023 3:41:35 GMT
You’re welcome ! She looks fabulous in that photo She's 62 now. I can't help but feel that the image is heavily Photoshopped. Sarah's always been more about style than substance; this image is definitely in her wheelhouse. |
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Post by sukhavati on Oct 10, 2023 3:42:49 GMT
The idea that Sarah Brightman might appeal to opera fans is certainly a unique and original take Not saying all, but I know at least some that do. And it's more about being a different audience to the Nicole production Opera Australia leans heavily into musical theatre to subsidize their classical repertoire. Don't forget they did the outdoor Phantom and West Side Story, as well as A Little Night Music in the past. They did a really fun production of Pirates of Penzance with Anthony Warlow playing the Pirate King kitted out as Johnny Depp's Captain Jack Sparrow. |
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Post by toomasj on Oct 10, 2023 6:55:04 GMT
Very excited about this, really hope it’s recorded as I’d love to see this
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Post by anthony40 on Oct 10, 2023 7:35:32 GMT
It's happening in May. I would have left by then and returned to old Blighty!
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Post by adolphus on Oct 11, 2023 14:00:47 GMT
I think it would be hugely successful as a cinema event since she has global popularity. The Hollywood version seems stuck in limbo, and she's still v close to ALW.
I recall many years ago that she was due to play Jessie Matthews of whom she was then the spitting image and whose voice isn't dissimilar. Shame that never happened
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Post by anthony40 on Oct 11, 2023 14:24:16 GMT
There no denying this woman can sing but I wonder, is it the right sort of voice for Norma?
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Post by demelza on Oct 11, 2023 16:43:59 GMT
There no denying this woman can sing but I wonder, is it the right sort of voice for Norma? She has recorded a few songs from the show in the past, I suppose it'll make for a different take on the role as I can't really picture her belting As If We Never Said Goodbye.... |
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Post by distantcousin on Oct 17, 2023 17:12:25 GMT
The director already directed Sunset in South Africa 10 years ago.
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Post by ilovewemusicals on Jan 28, 2024 22:45:50 GMT
For those craving an actual set and Sunset as we know it, the Sydney Opera House are staging Sunset next summer starting Sarah Brightman, followed by a sit down season in Melbourne Full cast joining Brightman in Australia will be announced tomorrow at 10pm UK time. |
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Post by ilovewemusicals on Jan 29, 2024 22:17:08 GMT
Starring alongside Sarah Brightman in Sunset Boulevard, in Australia, will be critically acclaimed actor and performer Tim Draxl in the role of Joe Gillis. The role of Max Von Mayerling will be played by stage and screen veteran Robert Grubb, with the role of Betty Schaefer played by emerging leading lady Ashleigh Rubenach. Musical theatre performer Jarrod Draper will play the role of Artie Green and Cecil B. DeMille will be played by established theatre actor Paul Hanlon. The role of Norma Desmond, at select performances, will be played by Silvie Paladino.
Joining them on stage will be the extremely talented ensemble cast including Regan Barber, Amy Berristord, Billy Bourchier, Campbell Braithwaite, Benjamin Colley, Grace Driscoll, Madison Green, Peter Ho, Leah Lim, Mary McCorry, Charlotte Page, Morgan Palmer, Caity Plummer, Taylor Scanlan, Tom Sharah, Lisa Sontag, Troy Sussman, Riley Sutton and Dean Vince.
Director Paul Warwick Griffin says, "We are thrilled to present this superb cast for this newly reimagined version of the masterpiece that is 'Sunset Boulevard!' The caliber of artists we have assembled is extraordinary and I am very excited to see them bring our vision for this production to life on stage ...
Having Sarah Brightman return to the stage in this iconic role is thrilling ... We are incredibly fortunate to have assembled a company of world class talent who will bring to life 'Sunset Boulevard"s complex Suncharacters and hauntingly beautiful score."
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Post by karloscar on Jan 29, 2024 22:49:01 GMT
Tim's Instagram account is always entertaining. Not sure I would cast him opposite Brightman but could be an interesting dynamic. He's good pals with Courtney Act who could easily understudy Norma!
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Post by thebroadwayboy on Jan 30, 2024 2:40:03 GMT
Can Brightman even still sing ? What I mean is I saw her sing on tv and she sounded awful . I also find her more a singer than actress. I know she did song and dance and POTP.
But there a many people I would prefer however
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Jan 30, 2024 8:50:18 GMT
“Reimagined”
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Post by distantcousin on Jan 30, 2024 10:07:06 GMT
Tim's Instagram account is always entertaining. Not sure I would cast him opposite Brightman but could be an interesting dynamic. He's good pals with Courtney Act who could easily understudy Norma! Yes, I've just discovered it. Very enjoyable. hehe. And he looks INCREDIBLY good for 42!! Courtney? haha, I could see her more playing the Jamie Lloyd version - the black slip would look divine! |
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Post by distantcousin on Jan 30, 2024 10:11:29 GMT
They're going for a "grand, old Hollywood" aesthetic, aren't they (despite the talk of a reimagining - they need to make it as different from Jamie Lloyd's as possible, and this production lands slap bang between his two stagings)
Looks like they've cast most of the principals older - to fit with La Brightman's vintage.
Tim Draxl looks amazing for 42 though - about 10 years younger - his instagram is very "alluring"!
I love the return to a proper, older Max. Played by a veteran actor like Robert Grubb. It makes the most sense to me. This role has been cast completely age inappropriate (in terms of major productions) for years. I don't remember there being a authentically older Max since Dave Willets in the 2008-09 London revival.
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Post by richey on Mar 20, 2024 20:50:48 GMT
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