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Post by danb on Dec 6, 2023 17:12:47 GMT
So pleased that this isn’t my bag.
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Post by londonmzfitz on Dec 6, 2023 18:17:30 GMT
Glad it wasn't just me struggling with the site, not loading the seats, date (month) selection sticking, timed out twice. Thought it was my browser and was kicking myself for not running a check yesterday. I've got more expensive seats than I'd wanted but first night / last night. So am "happy". Calming cuppa called for. Only got around to checking my credit card an hour ago and there are 3 payments made - when I though it had crashed mid-payment it had actually processed before the confirmation came up on screen. What a faff!! I'll be giving a call tomorrow to sort the second ticket for the last night.
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Post by adamkinsey on Dec 6, 2023 20:34:34 GMT
Dolly is my least favourite Jerry Herman score by some margin (in fact, the only one I don't own on CD). Had considered going as it's so long since it's been done but having seen the prices I'm happy to sit it out.
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Post by eatbigsea on Dec 6, 2023 22:35:53 GMT
So you are really going to love her in Dolly I’m sure… I will be interested to see it I have never seen her in a naturally warm or funny role And rarely see her smile on or off stage She was very funny in Good People, and did a good south Boston accent, at least as far as I understand it.
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Post by londonmzfitz on Dec 7, 2023 10:19:17 GMT
Glad it wasn't just me struggling with the site, not loading the seats, date (month) selection sticking, timed out twice. Thought it was my browser and was kicking myself for not running a check yesterday. I've got more expensive seats than I'd wanted but first night / last night. So am "happy". Calming cuppa called for. Only got around to checking my credit card an hour ago and there are 3 payments made - when I though it had crashed mid-payment it had actually processed before the confirmation came up on screen. What a faff!! I'll be giving a call tomorrow to sort the second ticket for the last night. Antonio has sorted me, love him. Said there were many, many problems with the booking process yesterday. I wonder what the general sale will be like, although I have had numerous "sign up for the presale" email and notifications over several platforms.
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Post by benj on Dec 7, 2023 16:56:07 GMT
I will be interested to see it I have never seen her in a naturally warm or funny role And rarely see her smile on or off stage She was very funny in Good People, and did a good south Boston accent, at least as far as I understand it. She was truly excellent in Good People - it was a great production. I hope it’s revived at some point. I also enjoyed her in Gypsy - despite not loving the show so much. I thought the band for Gypsy were spectacular. Made up for the constantly squealing child!
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Post by mattnyc on Dec 7, 2023 21:05:05 GMT
I went to the box office today and they were able to reverse the four additional charges i was charged yesterday.
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Post by alece10 on Mar 20, 2024 11:34:15 GMT
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Post by Being Alive on Mar 20, 2024 12:46:49 GMT
Jodie Jacobs as Ernestina Money is INSPIRED
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Post by marob on Mar 20, 2024 13:05:38 GMT
Jodie Jacobs as Ernestina Money is INSPIRED Shame it clashes with Kathy and Stella Solve a Murder, really liked her in that.
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Post by theatrefan62 on Mar 20, 2024 13:23:00 GMT
Looks to be quite a big cast, which is promising.
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Post by Being Alive on Mar 20, 2024 13:38:34 GMT
Imelda said on radio 2 this morning that it's a 21 piece orchestra which is great
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Post by theatrefan62 on Mar 20, 2024 13:44:16 GMT
Fingers crossed the set and costumes are also worthy of the Palladium
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Post by danb on Mar 20, 2024 15:21:03 GMT
Refreshing to see a cast of grown ups. How is this selling? I see Emily Lane is in this. Is David Ian one of the producers then?
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Post by alece10 on Mar 20, 2024 16:07:55 GMT
I think its going to be huge. Big cast, big orchestra and, I expect, lavish costumes and sets. Also a new opening number.
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Post by aneild on Mar 20, 2024 16:24:56 GMT
I doubt it’ll be spartan, but with only a ten week run I’m not sure how it can be that lavish unless they’re just flushing money down the drain.
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Post by danb on Mar 20, 2024 16:29:46 GMT
Could they be re-using Broadway sets?
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Post by theatrefan62 on Mar 20, 2024 17:54:37 GMT
The set designer isn't known for lavish sets which is what concerns me a bit
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Post by Being Alive on Mar 20, 2024 17:54:47 GMT
Lord no - they'd never get the rights for that.
New production.
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Post by showtoones on Mar 20, 2024 18:26:05 GMT
Is Jenna the Dolly u/s in this?
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Post by Being Alive on Mar 20, 2024 19:58:39 GMT
Is Jenna the Dolly u/s in this? No
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Post by thebroadwayboy on Mar 21, 2024 4:42:06 GMT
The set designer isn't known for lavish sets which is what concerns me a bit She has a Tony for war horse. Which was fab . But someone else would be great. Where is Bob Cowley when you need him?
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Post by theatrefan62 on Mar 21, 2024 5:54:53 GMT
The set designer isn't known for lavish sets which is what concerns me a bit She has a Tony for war horse. Which was fab . But someone else would be great. Where is Bob Cowley when you need him? Oh yeah don't get me wrong, she is very talented and has done great work. But her minimal style just doesn't seem an obvious fit for Hello Dolly.
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Post by thebroadwayboy on Mar 21, 2024 6:00:34 GMT
She has a Tony for war horse. Which was fab . But someone else would be great. Where is Bob Cowley when you need him? Oh yeah don't get me wrong, she is very talented and has done great work. But her minimal style just doesn't seem an obvious fit for Hello Dolly. agree
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Post by damaskanddark on Mar 21, 2024 8:48:33 GMT
What are the chances of this getting a cast recording? Is Imelda an early frontrunner for the 2025 Best (Musical) Actress Olivier?
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Post by Someone in a tree on Mar 21, 2024 9:43:05 GMT
I think its going to be huge. Big cast, big orchestra and, I expect, lavish costumes and sets. Also a new opening number. A new opening number. Eh?
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Post by apubleed on Mar 21, 2024 9:45:28 GMT
Is it a new opening number or is it something like replacing "I put my hand in there" with the Ethel Merman version?
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Post by jaggy on Mar 21, 2024 9:53:54 GMT
They’re using the opening number from the film Just Leave Everything to Me.
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Post by juicy_but_terribly_drab on Mar 21, 2024 9:54:22 GMT
I thought people earlier in the thread said it would be the number from the film, Just Leave Everything to Me.
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Post by alece10 on Mar 21, 2024 10:07:58 GMT
All I know is that the director said at the press launch yesterday that the show will have a new opening number and that someone asked Imelda if she was playing Dolly Parton in the show!!!
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