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Post by Deleted on Mar 31, 2017 12:53:03 GMT
If anyone of any importance is reads this could u do showing on 30th November or 1st December in English? I would be so greatfull!
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Post by d'James on Apr 2, 2017 15:36:48 GMT
Liebesexpress just came on my phone. It's such a shame that's not in the show anymore. Instead we get the boredomfest that is He'll Whistle At Me.
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Post by Xanderl on Apr 3, 2017 6:29:38 GMT
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Post by viserys on Apr 3, 2017 7:08:50 GMT
Nice read, but am I the only one who read this: "(...) and that Lloyd Webber is cooking up ideas for new songs and characters." with trepidation? So far the changes were usually for the worse...
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Post by steve10086 on Apr 3, 2017 7:37:01 GMT
Nice read, but am I the only one who read this: "(...) and that Lloyd Webber is cooking up ideas for new songs and characters." with trepidation? So far the changes were usually for the worse... But at least they would be changes by ALW himself - the worst bits of the current show are by David Yazbek. The only reason I could ever see for ALW allowing another composer to fiddle with one of his shows was that he'd given up caring about it. If ALW is writing new material I'm actually quite excited. Though it may mean having to trek out to Bochum again!
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Post by steve10086 on Apr 3, 2017 7:40:45 GMT
Great article
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Post by viserys on Apr 3, 2017 8:15:39 GMT
True, Yazbeck's stuff was -even- worse but I wasn't a fan of ALW's earlier changes either, most notably replacing "Only you" with "Next time you fall in love" and axing Belle and C.B. - I wonder who'll get the axe now?
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Post by d'James on Apr 3, 2017 16:17:20 GMT
True, Yazbeck's stuff was -even- worse but I wasn't a fan of ALW's earlier changes either, most notably replacing "Only you" with "Next time you fall in love" and axing Belle and C.B. - I wonder who'll get the axe now? Don't forget Ashley doesn't exist in the U.K. anymore.
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Post by viserys on Apr 3, 2017 16:28:39 GMT
True, Yazbeck's stuff was -even- worse but I wasn't a fan of ALW's earlier changes either, most notably replacing "Only you" with "Next time you fall in love" and axing Belle and C.B. - I wonder who'll get the axe now? Don't forget Ashley doesn't exist in the U.K. anymore. My first impulse was to rush off to Facebook to check that my Welsh friend Ashley hadn't imploded while I wasn't looking. My second reaction is: WHAT?! I had no idea. WHY? That's ridiculous. I mean... OKAY! There are no smoking cars these days anymore, but even so. Blegh. When was this introduced?
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Post by d'James on Apr 3, 2017 16:31:34 GMT
Don't forget Ashley doesn't exist in the U.K. anymore. My first impulse was to rush off to Facebook to check that my Welsh friend Ashley hadn't imploded while I wasn't looking. My second reaction is: WHAT?! I had no idea. WHY? That's ridiculous. I mean... OKAY! There are no smoking cars these days anymore, but even so. Blegh. When was this introduced? On the last tour. She's Duvay now. It'd be OK but her costume is exactly the same just with pillows on her head. If she was a completely redesigned character then I'd be more on board (train pun).
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Post by viserys on Apr 3, 2017 16:54:21 GMT
Ah I see, so there are four girls still, whew. Duvay... is that meant to be a play on duvet? A new sleeping car? Urgh. Ah well.
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Post by Deleted on May 3, 2017 17:23:09 GMT
I don't suppose anyone knows if they r intending to do more shows in English?
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Post by westendwendy on May 5, 2017 17:44:16 GMT
No they aren't. Even for next years 30th. I was told by the producer Meinolf no.
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Post by d'James on May 5, 2017 17:46:23 GMT
No they aren't. Even for next years 30th. I was told by the producer Meinolf no. What a shame.
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Post by showbizkid on May 10, 2017 15:16:34 GMT
I wish they would. They should do in English once a month. Such a spectacular show. I wonder what changes they will make for the 30th next year? Maybe bring BELLE back? I hope they don't get rid of Ashley.
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Post by d'James on Jul 30, 2017 22:41:34 GMT
EXCITING!!!
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Post by westendwendy on Jul 31, 2017 14:15:00 GMT
Huge party next June 17th for the 30th anniversary I know that!
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Post by Raven on Dec 16, 2017 22:35:40 GMT
On the Starlight Express website they have announced that there will be a cast change on 13th May 2018. I believe a lot of the ensemble cast members are leaving as well as Abigail Dever (Dinah). There's also a mention of a "world premiere" of some kind on 12th June so can only imagine it'll be the anniversary show.
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Post by musicalmarge on Dec 17, 2017 14:14:26 GMT
On the Starlight Express website they have announced that there will be a cast change on 13th May 2018. I believe a lot of the ensemble cast members are leaving as well as Abigail Dever (Dinah). There's also a mention of a "world premiere" of some kind on 12th June so can only imagine it'll be the anniversary show. The world premiere is Mama who is joining the cast replacing Papa. I just pray to god they don’t include that awful new carriage song I Got Me. I’m going to Bochum in June so will report back.
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Post by Raven on Dec 17, 2017 18:56:51 GMT
On the Starlight Express website they have announced that there will be a cast change on 13th May 2018. I believe a lot of the ensemble cast members are leaving as well as Abigail Dever (Dinah). There's also a mention of a "world premiere" of some kind on 12th June so can only imagine it'll be the anniversary show. The world premiere is Mama who is joining the cast replacing Papa. I just pray to god they don’t include that awful new carriage song I Got Me. I’m going to Bochum in June so will report back. Ah, I see! Jeez, I wonder what made them decide to change?
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Post by musicalmarge on Dec 25, 2017 20:53:19 GMT
The workshop in London in June. They want to keep the show fresh and show women in power and taking the lead!
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Post by Raven on Dec 26, 2017 21:30:06 GMT
Fair enough. There were rumours going also about them removing Ashley as she's now seen as a bit controversial and outdated due to the smoking legislation. Anybody had any word of that?
I got a rough translation from a German newspaper article the other day and they are closing the show for three weeks. June 12th is their official re-opening day. So there must be quite a few substantial alterations being made. Will be interesting to hear back.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 27, 2017 10:07:05 GMT
So I think this is likely to be the biggest overhaul since the 'new' London 1992/3 version. Speaking for myself am very excited. I think most likely whatever they do though there will be some resistance from the fans - people, myself included, get attached to there version they know and love.
Having said am excited, am also slightly nervous lol. Taking the opportunity I missed with London to visit again before the changes so I can see the current version before it's no more. Have booked for the farewell weekend. Also wondering if to go once more before that. After years of Bochum practice, I've got it down to a cheap and easy combo of hotel and flights!
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Post by musicalmarge on Dec 29, 2017 4:45:38 GMT
So I think this is likely to be the biggest overhaul since the 'new' London 1992/3 version. Speaking for myself am very excited. I think most likely whatever they do though there will be some resistance from the fans - people, myself included, get attached to there version they know and love. Having said am excited, am also slightly nervous lol. Taking the opportunity I missed with London to visit again before the changes so I can see the current version before it's no more. Have booked for the farewell weekend. Also wondering if to go once more before that. After years of Bochum practice, I've got it down to a cheap and easy combo of hotel and flights! Bochum has never closed like this for three weeks so yes I’m sure there will be more changes than just making Papa into a woman. I presume Ashley will go, I Got Me carriage song added, Girls Rolling Stock removed and other changes. What gets me is having seen the show in Bochum every few years over the past two decades it doesn’t ever improve the show, in fact the opposite. The original Du Alien (Only You), LiebessExpress (Engine of Love) version was simply the best and most magical before they started playing around with everything. It’s a desperate attempt to keep the audience coming in I suppose....
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Post by Raven on Feb 1, 2018 16:11:14 GMT
Georgina Hagen has been the first 30th anniversary cast member to be announced. So glad to see she's returning as she's my favourite Pearl. She was very popular with the fans so I'm sure many will be happy with this news.
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Post by Michael on Feb 1, 2018 16:49:31 GMT
Georgina Hagen? The pretty but naïve one? The perky-breasted, giggly one night stand? Who looks good in tight jeans? Who was put here to be stared at? Who’s pretty good at being pretty? And who’d rather be up dancing than sat against a wall?
Great choice. If they announce another English language performance, I’m there in a heartbeat.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 23, 2018 14:36:41 GMT
Saw the show last weekend.
Was fabulous as usual, BUT I was VERY disappointed to see that they have got rid of the 6 man operated follow spots and replaced them with automated follow spots which are not nearly as powerful. Especially when the actors were skating round the Parkett tracks, they were in semi darkness.
Am sure technology has advanced greatly and automated follow spots should be ok, but here they really didn't work. Wonder if is a cost cutting exercise? 6 less people to pay.... Tweeted and FB'd the show to see if this is a permanent change but no response.
In other news, tickets have now been released for the launch of the 30th anniversary version. 6th-10th June are marked as previews. 14th AND 15th June marked as "Jubilaums-Show" which I think means birthday show. No idea why two. Like the Queen, Starlight has two? Anyway, they come at an inflated price - trying to decide if can afford to go; would deffo like to be there!
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Post by bodobear on Feb 24, 2018 0:14:27 GMT
Saw the show last weekend. Was fabulous as usual, BUT I was VERY disappointed to see that they have got rid of the 6 man operated follow spots and replaced them with automated follow spots which are not nearly as powerful. Especially when the actors were skating round the Parkett tracks, they were in semi darkness. Am sure technology has advanced greatly and automated follow spots should be ok, but here they really didn't work. Wonder if is a cost cutting exercise? 6 less people to pay.... Tweeted and FB'd the show to see if this is a permanent change but no response. In other news, tickets have now been released for the launch of the 30th anniversary version. 6th-10th June are marked as previews. 14th AND 15th June marked as "Jubilaums-Show" which I think means birthday show. No idea why two. Like the Queen, Starlight has two? Anyway, they come at an inflated price - trying to decide if can afford to go; would deffo like to be there! They have four “Jubiläumsshows” actually. Every evening show from 14th to 17th June. Still debating if I WANT to afford that or if I’m fine with just going to a preview show... (which is basically half the price compared to one of the birthday shows...).
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Post by Deleted on Feb 24, 2018 11:22:22 GMT
They have four “Jubiläumsshows” actually. Every evening show from 14th to 17th June. Still debating if I WANT to afford that or if I’m fine with just going to a preview show... (which is basically half the price compared to one of the birthday shows...). Ah yes so they do! Wonder what's special about them (and what's different to the matinees on those dates) to justify the massive price hike! Will be v keen to see the new version ASAP though.
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Post by musicalmarge on Feb 26, 2018 22:46:13 GMT
Booked for June 17th. Can’t wait! Papa turns to Mama! I pray they dont use that awful I’ve Got Me for the Carraiges but have a feeling they will. ((
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