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Post by oxfordsimon on May 2, 2019 18:02:21 GMT
Relying on the religious audience didn't work well for Bernadette...
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Post by danb on May 2, 2019 18:05:48 GMT
It was directed by Stephen Schwartz son, Scott. So i'd expect its the same production as he'd be pretty hard to fire... This is going to be so lost on that huge stage Looks like a well lit school production. Do we think Hillsong are chipping in? 😂
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Post by viserys on May 2, 2019 18:05:54 GMT
On the other hand though, Shrek or most of the Disney stuff is known EXCLUSIVELY for the movies they're based on. Prince of Egypt though, while based on an animated movie, is the well-known biblical epic of Moses, so it may well transcend its movie source and lure people in based on the source material alone. would you not just call it Moses the Musical to lure in the religious crowd? I am not religious at all, but it's just a very well-known story - the French spectacle Les Dix Commandements was a big success over there as well. Just saying that it may not only be of interest to those who saw the movie ages ago.
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Post by westendcub on May 2, 2019 18:07:12 GMT
Excellent news, always said this would be wonderful on stage!!
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Post by vabbian on May 2, 2019 18:08:19 GMT
Starring Motown the Musical and Thriller Live as the plagues of Egypt
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Post by HereForTheatre on May 2, 2019 18:20:52 GMT
Well just because it's the same director doesn't mean aspects of the show/staging won't change. This will be the first 'major' run of the show and probably hoping to lead to Broadway, so they easily could be adding a new set. There's no listing for any creatives other than the director and choreographer as they are to be confirmed which means all the other aspects could be new.
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Post by Someone in a tree on May 2, 2019 18:29:09 GMT
It was directed by Stephen Schwartz son, Scott. So i'd expect its the same production as he'd be pretty hard to fire... This is going to be so lost on that huge stage Did they raid the bill Kenwright costume store?
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Post by danieljohnson14 on May 2, 2019 18:30:14 GMT
Well just because it's the same director doesn't mean aspects of the show/staging won't change. This will be the first 'major' run of the show and probably hoping to lead to Broadway, so they easily could be adding a new set. There's no listing for any creatives other than the director and choreographer as they are to be confirmed which means all the other aspects could be new. everything crossed! 🤞🤞
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Post by westlondon on May 2, 2019 18:40:45 GMT
It was directed by Stephen Schwartz son, Scott. So i'd expect its the same production as he'd be pretty hard to fire... This is going to be so lost on that huge stage It was done in Denmark with the same choreographer by the looks of it - this looks epic!!!
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Post by xanady on May 2, 2019 19:24:13 GMT
Is this a late April Fool’s joke...they are going to sell out the Dominion with this? When do the BOGOF deals start?
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Post by ali973 on May 2, 2019 19:53:51 GMT
Well just because it's the same director doesn't mean aspects of the show/staging won't change. This will be the first 'major' run of the show and probably hoping to lead to Broadway, so they easily could be adding a new set. There's no listing for any creatives other than the director and choreographer as they are to be confirmed which means all the other aspects could be new. I agree with this. It seems like this is a major production. They've used the previous two productions, one in San Francisco and one in Denmark to work on the material, but the staging is probably going to be a different beast. Scott Schwartz is not the best director, though. I've already cast award winning Ariel Stachel as Moses. Norm Lewis has Pharaoh-like qualities to him.
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Post by Deleted on May 2, 2019 20:47:51 GMT
There must be something for Sarah Harding, surely? Yup. Usher.
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Post by alece10 on May 3, 2019 5:48:37 GMT
I hate to say this but it's a musical I'm not familiar nor the film. Just looked at the clip above and it looks quite impressive. Didn't some x factor sing that song?
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Post by Deleted on May 3, 2019 6:25:59 GMT
How lovely. Sierra Boggess is clearing space in her diary as we speak.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on May 3, 2019 6:33:25 GMT
It was directed by Stephen Schwartz son, Scott. So i'd expect its the same production as he'd be pretty hard to fire... This is going to be so lost on that huge stage It was done in Denmark with the same choreographer by the looks of it - this looks epic!!! I’ve never heard of the film or the show but I do remember that song being in the charts at some point. Doesn’t pique my interest though.
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Post by danb on May 3, 2019 7:40:05 GMT
It’s all making sense now. I wondered who had rented the ‘Pride Rock on wheels’ from the last Lion King tour, but now it’s clear. I’d wanted that for our Am Dram ‘Ten Commandments’ but it was already reserved. Better get the papier mache soaking...
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Post by Deleted on May 3, 2019 7:53:12 GMT
Sadly we won't get Whitney and Mariah trying to outshine each other at the Oscars or the late, incredibly great, Ofra Haza giving us the spine tingling 'Deliver Us' but I must say I'm rather looking forward to seeing how they stage it. It needs to be spectacular!
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Post by juicy_but_terribly_drab on May 3, 2019 9:06:00 GMT
Have they announced what the fifth song from the film is yet? I hope to God it's The Plagues because that's my favourite song from the film; so haunting.
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Post by johartuk on May 3, 2019 9:39:14 GMT
I hate to say this but it's a musical I'm not familiar nor the film. Just looked at the clip above and it looks quite impressive. Didn't some x factor sing that song? It was the XF Winner's Single the year Leon Jackson won (Rhydian Roberts was runner-up).
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Post by ali973 on May 3, 2019 11:55:31 GMT
Have they announced what the fifth song from the film is yet? I hope to God it's The Plagues because that's my favourite song from the film; so haunting. I might be wrong but if I recall correctly The Plagues was cut from the regional run in San Fran.
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Post by Deleted on May 3, 2019 12:34:00 GMT
On the other hand though, Shrek or most of the Disney stuff is known EXCLUSIVELY for the movies they're based on. Prince of Egypt though, while based on an animated movie, is the well-known biblical epic of Moses, so it may well transcend its movie source and lure people in based on the source material alone. would you not just call it Moses the Musical to lure in the religious crowd? It needs something a bit zippier than that really.
Moses Supposes
Sinai of the Times Ten Good Reasons The Plague That Goes Wrong Chick in a Basket Old Deuteronomy Bush Da Button Canaan You Dig It?
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Post by danieljohnson14 on May 3, 2019 12:35:45 GMT
would you not just call it Moses the Musical to lure in the religious crowd? It needs something a bit zippier than that really.
Moses Supposes
Sinai of the Times Ten Good Reasons The Plague That Goes Wrong Chick in a Basket Old Deuteronomy Bush Da Button Canaan You Dig It?
... it's a quiet day at work isn't it. 😂😂
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Post by Mark on May 3, 2019 12:58:01 GMT
Have they announced what the fifth song from the film is yet? I hope to God it's The Plagues because that's my favourite song from the film; so haunting. I might be wrong but if I recall correctly The Plagues was cut from the regional run in San Fran. Nooooo! Really? That is one of the best parts!
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Post by ali973 on May 3, 2019 13:02:10 GMT
It really is one of the best numbers in the film. I could swear it was omitted. I'll have to check.
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Post by juicy_but_terribly_drab on May 3, 2019 13:10:12 GMT
It really is one of the best numbers in the film. I could swear it was omitted. I'll have to check. It's a real shame if it is.
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Post by Mark on May 3, 2019 14:53:10 GMT
I wonder with a Feb 25th opening if it will make the Olivier cut-off? It was the 19th this year I believe but changes every year.
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Post by ali973 on May 10, 2019 20:14:21 GMT
It really is one of the best numbers in the film. I could swear it was omitted. I'll have to check. It's a real shame if it So I re-examined this matter. Based on the Silicon Valley production, the choir part of 'The Plagues' remain the same ('thus saith the lord, thus saith the lord, I send a pestilence and plague, etc') but the verses between Moses and Ramases are completely different. But I've also recently seen clips of another regional production in the US, and it seems they've used the original song as heard on the film and the soundtrack. So who knows what they'll do in London
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Post by juicy_but_terribly_drab on May 10, 2019 20:49:40 GMT
So I re-examined this matter. Based on the Silicon Valley production, the choir part of 'The Plagues' remain the same ('thus saith the lord, thus saith the lord, I send a pestilence and plague, etc') but the verses between Moses and Ramases are completely different. But I've also recently seen clips of another regional production in the US, and it seems they've used the original song as heard on the film and the soundtrack. So who knows what they'll do in London Thanks for the info. The choir bit is definitely the most important thing I'd want carried over so that's encouraging to here (although I do love both the main parts so hopefully that remains in tact). Still going to wait for reviews for this one though because although the Denmark production looked impressive that was by a different director.
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Post by Mark on May 13, 2019 8:18:24 GMT
I watched the film for the first time in years last night. If this is done well, it’s going to be incredible. Hope it makes full use of the Dominion stage.
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Post by theatrenewbie on May 13, 2019 9:39:43 GMT
I watched the film for the first time in years last night. If this is done well, it’s going to be incredible. Hope it makes full use of the Dominion stage. I find this even more exciting than the revival of Mary Poppins or hairspray! Finally some original work! (Even though based off the movie) this is will be fully fledged musical which hopefully won’t rely on celeb casting or Michael ball lol. There’s s massive cult following behind this, I told some mates up in provincial Yorkshire on a trip last week and they nearly wet themselves. Everyone just wants to hear deliver us!! Will this be in time for the Oliviers 2020? Would make very interesting year!? Best new musical- Dear Evan Hansen Prince of Egypt ...:what else
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