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Post by anthony on Jan 10, 2018 16:56:18 GMT
For anyone interested, they had a 'full house' sign out last night when I walked past about 17:30.
Is it really selling this well? or are they just closing off one of the circles and upgrading people? I've listened to some of the songs and I just don't get it.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 10, 2018 17:41:49 GMT
For anyone interested, they had a 'full house' sign out last night when I walked past about 17:30. Is it really selling this well? or are they just closing off one of the circles and upgrading people? I've listened to some of the songs and I just don't get it. I can't speak for now, but I had a friend who went a month or two into the run and said the Upper was closed and the Dress was half full. But that could obviously be a one off to that extent. When I went I was at the back of the Stalls and it was packed out, but I couldn't see the Circles.
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Post by Jon on Jan 10, 2018 17:48:50 GMT
For anyone interested, they had a 'full house' sign out last night when I walked past about 17:30. Is it really selling this well? or are they just closing off one of the circles and upgrading people? I've listened to some of the songs and I just don't get it. I can't speak for now, but I had a friend who went a month or two into the run and said the Upper was closed and the Dress was half full. But that could obviously be a one off to that extent. When I went I was at the back of the Stalls and it was packed out, but I couldn't see the Circles. I was upgraded when I saw it back in December but that was a Friday matinee so I'm guessing it's selling okay on weekdays but better on Saturdays. Given it's in a 658 seater theatre, it'd be worrying if it was only half full.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 10, 2018 17:51:43 GMT
They had the "House full" sign out today.
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Post by theatrelover123 on Jan 10, 2018 18:36:27 GMT
According to a friend who works for a theatre producer it's not going to be open past April. Things might change if it picks up more awards but unlikely, apparently.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Jan 10, 2018 18:42:53 GMT
Who is the understudy for Jamie and has he been on yet?
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Post by Deleted on Jan 10, 2018 19:02:11 GMT
According to a friend who works for a theatre producer it's not going to be open past April. Things might change if it picks up more awards but unlikely, apparently. Well the issue with awards is that (don't anyone get pissed at me), but really in terms of the Oliviers, yes it will get nominated for Best New Musical and Best Actor in a Musical, as well as an outside chance for Supporting Actress in a Musical but that is a stacked catagory (all deservedly so!). But baring those catagories, it hasn't really got anything particularly outstanding enough to really get nominated for in my opinion anyway. Its all good, but its not exactly outstanding. Hamilton, Follies, 42nd Street are bound to dominate with nominations, and other shows will get a few nods each. I can see Jamie sadly being one of those shows that gets one or two nominations, but being pushed aside for the bigger, splashier shows. Also the Oliviers aren't like the Tonys in terms of impact. Remember when Top Hat won for Best New Musical... it won in the Spring and closed by the Autumn. I'd like to see Jamie stay around personally, I enjoyed it!
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Post by Honoured Guest on Jan 10, 2018 19:44:41 GMT
They should have a new category: Best Transfer from the North of England.
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Post by showtoones on Jan 10, 2018 19:57:32 GMT
When is the cast recording going to be released? I need it ASAP...
I cant Get “Wall in my Head” out of my head!
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Post by Dan213 on Jan 10, 2018 20:45:52 GMT
Who is the understudy for Jamie and has he been on yet? Luke Bayer I believe. He made his swing debut as Levi the other day, but is yet to make his Jamie debut
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Post by Deleted on Jan 10, 2018 21:16:36 GMT
According to a friend who works for a theatre producer it's not going to be open past April. Things might change if it picks up more awards but unlikely, apparently. Well the issue with awards is that (don't anyone get pissed at me), but really in terms of the Oliviers, yes it will get nominated for Best New Musical and Best Actor in a Musical, as well as an outside chance for Supporting Actress in a Musical but that is a stacked catagory (all deservedly so!). But baring those catagories, it hasn't really got anything particularly outstanding enough to really get nominated for in my opinion anyway. Its all good, but its not exactly outstanding. Hamilton, Follies, 42nd Street are bound to dominate with nominations, and other shows will get a few nods each. I can see Jamie sadly being one of those shows that gets one or two nominations, but being pushed aside for the bigger, splashier shows. Also the Oliviers aren't like the Tonys in terms of impact. Remember when Top Hat won for Best New Musical... it won in the Spring and closed by the Autumn. I'd like to see Jamie stay around personally, I enjoyed it! I'd say Josie Walker could be up for Best Actress in a Musical.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Jan 11, 2018 12:21:18 GMT
I wonder if Jamie has a tour in it after the WE run. I can see it doing well in the usual big cities and I bet Sheffield would take it back at the Lyceum.
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Post by drowseychap on Jan 11, 2018 15:33:57 GMT
Maybe in small midsize theatres .... I’m very hopeful it would it’s much better than a lot of more recent tours ... (cough cough )the wedding singer .... if I hadn’t paid the discounted price I’d have walked out and demanded Money back lol
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Jan 11, 2018 19:01:36 GMT
Maybe in small midsize theatres .... I’m very hopeful it would it’s much better than a lot of more recent tours ... (cough cough )the wedding singer .... if I hadn’t paid the discounted price I’d have walked out and demanded Money back lol Didn’t see it thank god, but I did have the misfortune to see Thoroughly Modern Millie and The Addams Family both of which were up for Dud Of The Year in my book. Jamie beats both into a cocked hat.
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Post by geweena on Jan 11, 2018 21:14:04 GMT
At the show tonight and seems pretty full. All levels open and can’t see any spare seats in the stalls at all.
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Post by showtoones on Jan 11, 2018 21:51:45 GMT
It seems to me that attendance is picking up and I wouldnt be surprised if it extends until the end of 2018. It's in one if Nica's theaters so there isn't a theater rental fee and it seems to be building momentum. Personally I am thrilled as it's my fav show of the year!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 11, 2018 23:03:46 GMT
Now extended through Oct 06, 2018!
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Post by Dan213 on Jan 11, 2018 23:07:01 GMT
Now extended through Oct 06, 2018! Fantastic news!
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Post by Mark on Jan 11, 2018 23:08:26 GMT
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Post by showtoones on Jan 11, 2018 23:25:51 GMT
Fabulous news...this just shows that people love Jamie and again, I reiterate that this will extend further through the end of the year as the word of mouth spreads...
Thank you Nica Burns for being brave enough to bring this show to the West End - one with a message we all can use right now!
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Post by Jon on Jan 12, 2018 0:44:57 GMT
Fabulous news...this just shows that people love Jamie and again, I reiterate that this will extend further through the end of the year as the word of mouth spreads... TBH if it runs until October then it'll have done 11 months which for an original musical is very good.
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Post by ali973 on Jan 12, 2018 8:22:12 GMT
Let's get a cast recording now!
I'm so happy to read this news!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 12, 2018 10:14:31 GMT
oh hooray! lovely news. And an 11 month run for a new, original musical is really good. Especially one that didn't come from one of the big producers to start with. Hopefully that'll open the door for others too.
Also that means I'll manage to get a return visit in.
Now where's that cast recording eh?
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Post by ensembleswings on Jan 12, 2018 10:29:05 GMT
I've yet to see this (seeing it Monday) but I'm glad it's been received well enough to warrant an extension
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Post by paddy72 on Jan 12, 2018 22:08:12 GMT
Finally got to see this last night. Looked like a full house to me. Found it to be really charming in every way. An old fashioned Brit musical complete with stellar over the top performances (in a good way!) dreadful gags (in a lovely way), hammy choreography (wanted to be up there with them) bouncy tunes ( nothing too challenging) and a shakey set. By comparison to that bruise-r broadway blockbuster that beats its audience into submission this is like spending an evening with people you’ve actually never met before but feel like you know really well. So pleased it’s looks to have found an audience and hopefully with time it will be seen as the return of the proper new story book musical and the death of all the jukebox stuff and umpteen classic revivals. Fingers crossed x
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Post by Peach on Jan 13, 2018 12:33:20 GMT
Saw this last night. Full house from what I could tell; pretty mixed bag of ages too. I had to explain what a minger was and the relevance of Canal Street to the American Lady sitting behind me but I don't think the audience generally had any problems with the references.
I loved that the ensemble were truly representative and believeable as British teenagers.
Loved Dan Gillespie Sells' music. Loved John McCrea. Loved It Means Beautiful. Loved the teacher's white H & M blouse (I have the same one!).
Rapturous reception at the end.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Jan 13, 2018 23:36:17 GMT
Awwww monkey!
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Post by showtoones on Jan 14, 2018 0:16:15 GMT
Finally got to this, this afternoon. It did everything for me that "Hamilton" really didn't. I'm not talking about this one, I'm babbling. Not ashamed to admit I hardly saw half of "If I Met Myself Again" as my eyes were swimming (who were the dancers, the programme wasn't clear). The whole thing just punches and punches and punches again, every single emotional button across the range. Jamie and his mum for the Oliviers, and the rest of them. Will write more on my site next week. For me...it is the freshest score since Billy Elliott and hands down my favourite Show of the year. If this show doesn’t have a long run and transfer to Broadway, there’s no justice
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Post by Jon on Jan 14, 2018 0:57:29 GMT
Finally got to this, this afternoon. It did everything for me that "Hamilton" really didn't. I'm not talking about this one, I'm babbling. Not ashamed to admit I hardly saw half of "If I Met Myself Again" as my eyes were swimming (who were the dancers, the programme wasn't clear). The whole thing just punches and punches and punches again, every single emotional button across the range. Jamie and his mum for the Oliviers, and the rest of them. Will write more on my site next week. For me...it is the freshest score since Billy Elliott and hands down my favourite Show of the year. If this show doesn’t have a long run and transfer to Broadway, there’s no justice I liked Jamie but I think it would struggle on Broadway and I don't think it should be judged a failure if it only runs until October, Half a Sixpence did ten and a half months with similar raves so that my expectations for it, perhaps a bit longer.
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Post by confessor on Jan 14, 2018 11:50:53 GMT
Just to add my voice to having seen and loved this. Josie Walker absolutely smashed He's My Boy, raw emotion and a thoroughly deserved rapturous reception, I loved the whole cast but that was the stand out for me.
For anyone like me who are tempted by the concept album, whilst waiting for the cast recording, you may want to know that most songs are sung by Dan Gillespie Sells apart from If I Met Myself Again and He's My Boy (sung by Josie Walker), My Man Your Boy (John McCrea & Josie Walker) and Work of Art (Sophie Ellis-Bextor), Betty Boo pops up doing the rap on And You Don't Even Know It too.
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