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Post by ThereWillBeSun on Oct 19, 2019 23:26:22 GMT
First a few performers have mentioned it and now the official twitter. A minority of this fan base really do need to sort themselves out, they are getting a terrible reputation in the industry. Agreed. Cringeworthy and body shaming is not acceptable. Some of these 'fans,' are coming across really rude and entitled. They need to grasp the fact that a show will change and not every performer will be a carbon copy of the person beforehand.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 19, 2019 23:35:05 GMT
I dislike how toxic the fanbase has become. I understand that it will happen the bigger a show gets, but we never had such negativity back in the days of Fringe/1st tour and I don't like it.
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Post by MrBraithwaite on Oct 21, 2019 9:54:37 GMT
Probably also has to do with what kind of show it is...as I understand it, Be More Chill also had this kind of toxic fandom when it was Off-Broadway, even before that. Some shows just attract this sort of 'fan'.
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Post by xanady on Oct 21, 2019 12:10:15 GMT
Can we be careful not to label ALL fans of Six and Be More Chill as being toxic...this is a gross misrepresentation of the truth...same with Wicked fans.Ta
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Post by xanady on Oct 31, 2019 23:37:04 GMT
Back tonight again with the fam in the front stalls and we loved every second.Can’t recall ever going to a show that gets such a phenomenal response after every song and at the curtain call from such a joyful,energised and emotional audience every time we see it. Met Natalie,Danielle and Vicki after the show and Vicki did a video message for my daughters’ friends 16th birthday.Her friend lives in Germany and was overwhelmed at getting a personal message. Queens by name and by nature!
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Post by intoanewlife on Nov 19, 2019 22:59:14 GMT
Just back from the show and WOW! Bowman and Steers were PHENOMENAL!
Bowman adds so much to the role without losing the foundations laid by Millie. But her voice is SO much better! She is a gem!
Steers voice is just unbelievable. She has some work to do in the dialogue moments, but her vocals more than make up for it.
Alexia's understudy was on (seriously does she ever work? She has been out 4 of the 7 times I've seen the show) and was cute and spunky, but she's no Ghetto Queen like Alexia.
They seem to be trying some new stuff out and changing things up a bit.
Unbreakable seemed a little slower which gave Paris more room to breathe. Her voice is just astonishing and she is so beautiful.
Vicki is a total force to be reckoned with now, she has come SO far in the role, she is amazing!
The only criticism I'd have was that the newbies rushed through a few of the jokes and they kinda got lost, but apart from that the show is in fantastic shape!
Now if you could only get tickets...it really needs to be moved out of that dungeon asap.
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Post by wicked on Dec 11, 2019 8:31:18 GMT
Any word on who's replacing Vicki next week? Aimie's been announced in Pretty Woman.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 11, 2019 12:02:43 GMT
Any word on who's replacing Vicki next week? Aimie's been announced in Pretty Woman. Rumours on Instagram that it's someone from the cruise cast.
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Post by zermatt on Dec 11, 2019 22:51:22 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Dec 15, 2019 19:15:36 GMT
Vicki takes her final bow tonight before setting out on the Beautiful tour. Six still haven’t announced her replacement.
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Post by wicked on Dec 15, 2019 22:07:38 GMT
Saw Vicki's last show tonight, some random thoughts and observations:
Wow, Vicki really is a force- and has really come into her own since she started. Very sad to see her go! Not sure what happened with Cherelle (Cleves) but she went off stage before All You Wanna Do, leaving the other four to re-choreograph as they went along. Huge appreciation for the lot of them, particularly Collette who seemed particularly on-it in terms of balancing the stage that (apart from they're obviously only being five of them) you couldn't notice the gaps. I was a bit worried they were gonna stop the show but she came back out after Vicki had finished and ended the show.
Hana as Seymour sounds remarkably like Natalie Paris- if I shut my eyes I couldn't tell the difference.
Very energetic audience obviously, Vicki got huge cheers and applause throughout the show, really made for a great buzz.
Nice small speech by Danielle for Vicki after, and Jaye-J and Zara came out in costume.
There was a short power cut during the band's playout which left them all dancing in the dark to no music- everyone quickly started clapping and singing it instead before it came back on.
In terms of the new Howard I am confused- in a Instagram live today one of the cast mentioned they've only just found out who it is- so guessing they've had no rehearsals together. Wouldn't surprise me if Collette and Zara cover next week and the new one starts the week after. Even if it's someone from a cruise then surely they would have known earlier?
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Post by Deleted on Dec 15, 2019 22:56:19 GMT
People keep saying that Alicia Corrales-Connor is the replacement, but given the fact that she’s currently in the middle of the ocean with the cruise cast and seems to be finishing her contract there which runs until March, I would have ruled her out.
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Post by intoanewlife on Dec 15, 2019 23:04:08 GMT
Saw Vicki's last show tonight, some random thoughts and observations: Wow, Vicki really is a force- and has really come into her own since she started. Very sad to see her go! Not sure what happened with Cherelle (Cleves) but she went off stage before All You Wanna Do, leaving the other four to re-choreograph as they went along. Huge appreciation for the lot of them, particularly Collette who seemed particularly on-it in terms of balancing the stage that (apart from they're obviously only being five of them) you couldn't notice the gaps. I was a bit worried they were gonna stop the show but she came back out after Vicki had finished and ended the show. Hana as Seymour sounds remarkably like Natalie Paris- if I shut my eyes I couldn't tell the difference. Very energetic audience obviously, Vicki got huge cheers and applause throughout the show, really made for a great buzz. Nice small speech by Danielle for Vicki after, and Jaye-J and Zara came out in costume. There was a short power cut during the band's playout which left them all dancing in the dark to no music- everyone quickly started clapping and singing it instead before it came back on. In terms of the new Howard I am confused- in a Instagram live today one of the cast mentioned they've only just found out who it is- so guessing they've had no rehearsals together. Wouldn't surprise me if Collette and Zara cover next week and the new one starts the week after. Even if it's someone from a cruise then surely they would have known earlier? The first time I saw Vicki she was on as Cleves and she was TEEEEEERRRIBLE! She is absolutely fantastic as Howard though, in fact I think I like her even more than Aimee who I also loved. Sad to see her go as she OWNED that role!
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Post by wicked on Dec 16, 2019 7:59:46 GMT
People keep saying that Alicia Corrales-Connor is the replacement, but given the fact that she’s currently in the middle of the ocean with the cruise cast and seems to be finishing her contract there which runs until March, I would have ruled her out. Seen a few talk about Maddi Firth, who seems to have been cast as a swing (incl cover Howard) on the Breakaway cruise, but never went on and is now back in London. She also saw the show yesterday.
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Post by hitmewithurbethshot on Dec 16, 2019 10:48:58 GMT
Just announced! Sophie Isaacs will be Katherine Howard from 21st Jan
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Post by latefortheoverture on Dec 16, 2019 10:52:30 GMT
Just announced! Sophie Isaacs will be Katherine Howard from 21st Jan This is welcome news. Will deffo bring swarms of heathers fangirls who don't already fangirl this show!
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Post by ahaz on Dec 16, 2019 10:58:54 GMT
She doesn't start till 21 January after her panto run, so I assume a cover will be on until then?
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Post by Deleted on Dec 16, 2019 11:01:41 GMT
I assume Zara and/or Collette for a month.
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Post by wicked on Dec 21, 2019 15:36:07 GMT
Well that didn't last long- Vicki is returning tonight to play Howard.
Doesn't bode well only a week into the month of alternate cover!
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Post by hamiltonstradition on Dec 30, 2019 19:48:42 GMT
Collette Guitart (who has been on every day since Vicki left) is on vacation this week, so it should be interesting to see what happens this week. Cherelle Jay has been on for Cleves since the 8th so they have basically 2 alternates to cover the remaining 5 queens.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 30, 2019 22:56:46 GMT
Lexi said on Instagram that she has a knee injury so she’ll be out for a bit longer.
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Post by sophie92 on Dec 31, 2019 0:24:54 GMT
Collette Guitart (who has been on every day since Vicki left) is on vacation this week, so it should be interesting to see what happens this week. Cherelle Jay has been on for Cleves since the 8th so they have basically 2 alternates to cover the remaining 5 queens. With Collette now on holiday, Lexi still off injured for the time being, and no official Howard, they’re essentially down to 1 alternate to cover 4 queens until Collette is back
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Post by viserys on Dec 31, 2019 5:53:45 GMT
Does that increase likelihood to see the first casts? I'm finally seeing the show on Friday and I would LOVE to see Danielle Steers. I had already resigned myself to disappointment due to their erratic schedule, but this makes me hopeful.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 3, 2020 20:07:41 GMT
Jennifer Caldwell of the UK tour has made her way to the West End tonight to play Anna of Cleves. I must say this is happening far more often than it should with this show, and perhaps goes to show that 3 alternates for 6 roles is not enough. It might not help that Lexi is still out and Collette is on holiday.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 3, 2020 20:09:45 GMT
Jennifer Caldwell of the UK tour has made her way to the West End tonight to play Anna of Cleves. I must say this is happening far more often than it should with this show, and perhaps goes to show that 3 alternates for 6 roles is not enough. It might not help that Lexi is still out and Collette is on holiday. Makes you think Dear Evan Hansen do indeed have it right having twice* as many understudies as main cast lol. (*ish)
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Post by wicked on Jan 3, 2020 20:13:41 GMT
Jennifer Caldwell of the UK tour has made her way to the West End tonight to play Anna of Cleves. I must say this is happening far more often than it should with this show, and perhaps goes to show that 3 alternates for 6 roles is not enough. It might not help that Lexi is still out and Collette is on holiday. Not to mention thinking it was a great idea to have no lead Howard for a month during 10 show weeks in cold/flu season...
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Post by viserys on Jan 4, 2020 11:17:23 GMT
Well it was my first time seeing the show and I didn't notice any weak link. Was sad to miss Danielle but what a fab show, understand all the hype and love for it now and it blows the recent Broadway imports clean out of the water. Count this old lady among its fans now.
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Post by intoanewlife on Jan 4, 2020 18:58:38 GMT
Well it was my first time seeing the show and I didn't notice any weak link. Was sad to miss Danielle but what a fab show, understand all the hype and love for it now and it blows the recent Broadway imports clean out of the water. Count this old lady among its fans now. Shame you missed Danielle, she was phenomenal when I saw her in it. Her voice is unbelievable! I for one can't wait to see how it goes on Broadway. I am hoping it'll be a smash while also hoping the ticket prices don't put people off with the top price tickets being almost 3 times the price they are in the U.K. I think they should've lowered tickets prices a bit and over stocked the merchandise counter to the hilt instead, considering that is where they make a lot of their money over there. I think it'll hit big time as there is nothing really in it's path atm. Moulin Rouge and Hadestown are really the only things vying for the same market. But only the first 2 weeks seem to have decent pre sales, it's looking pretty bleak for them after that. Fingers crossed!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 4, 2020 19:22:02 GMT
I think sales will pick up over there once it opens and word of mouth spreads. Perhaps some TV performances (e.g. American Idol, Dancing On Ice) for publicity. In my opinion, it was after the BGT performance over here that it really became a mainstream hit.
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Post by wicked on Jan 5, 2020 18:40:22 GMT
To add to the mess, Jennifer is still on for Cleves from the tour and Maiya has returned again to play Parr. Vicki also seems to be back in the building as emergency standby, so Cherelle must be off too.
If this continues it wouldn't surprise me if they get Courtney Stapleton in from down the road where she's a standby for DEH- or is there rules against them performing in different shows?
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