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Post by Jon on May 10, 2024 14:29:12 GMT
This is why I don't book first previews, always a risk of cancellation.
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Post by Jon on May 10, 2024 12:59:39 GMT
@sohoplace in its thrust capacity offers the intimacy Titanique would need.
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Post by Jon on May 9, 2024 20:25:28 GMT
Is Bartlett Sher the only theater director in the US? No but he's associate director at Lincoln Center Theater. RDJ in a play will sell extremely well. I can't remember if he's ever done theatre though.
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Post by Jon on May 8, 2024 19:33:22 GMT
I wonder what theatre they've booked for Broadway, I think the Booth would give the intimacy plus the capacity they need to make money.
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Post by Jon on May 7, 2024 15:43:43 GMT
I can't imagine Cabaret closing just yet although it seems to only sell nearer the time.
Given ATG spent a lot on the Playhouse, I could see them keeping the theatre like that for the next show.
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Post by Jon on May 7, 2024 13:43:06 GMT
This is absolutely ridiculous. Talk about an ego. I usually rate him very highly but to criticise audiences rather than accept that what you delivered might not be up to scratch is a really bad move. The issue isn’t that this show is experimental. It’s that the material is bad. Rufus Wainwright writes brilliant songs, but what he’s written for this show is sub par and unsuitable for a narrative musical. It frustrates me that someone would actively choose not to learn from this experience. He could take the learnings from this show, reflect on what worked and what didn’t, and write another, stronger piece where the music is part of the narrative and drive rather than repeated choruses which are often irrelevant. But no, it’s just stupid audiences and Brexit. I’m also disheartened that Sheridan Smith is feeling responsible. She’s the best thing about this show, and - IMO - the reason much of the audience is still there. How dare they allow her to feel responsible. She has no reason to. She’s delivering a brilliant performance and attracting an audience despite the bad material she’s been handed. The show’s creators could learn a lot from her humility. Sheridan Smith chose something not in her wheelhouse and while it didn't work, I don't blame her for trying something different. Rufus' comment are cringeworthy but I don't think we should lump in Ivo van Hove who hasn't said anything since the show announced it was closing.
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Post by Jon on May 7, 2024 12:32:24 GMT
Maybe its trying to get the cast together if they can Soho Place after Heathers would be perfect spot for it Would fit it great! I think @sohoplace and the National Theatre could have a good working relationship.
What I was not-so-subtly implying earlier was I wonder if The Little Big Things has the possibility of going into the Dorfman maybe in late 2025/2026? If they're trying to bring the technology up to date in there.
Their partnership for the streaming release suggests to me there's a possibility of a future life with the support of the NT and @sohoplace.
Why would The Little Big Things go to the Dorfman? It lost money during its six month run and it was a commercial production, The reason it's on NT at Home is because the producers filmed it and sold it to NT at Home.
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Post by Jon on May 7, 2024 12:12:41 GMT
Sadly, if it wasn't green lit after her Oscar win then it won't happen now, ith her anyway. Maybe the could digitally enhance a pro shot from the 90s and release that either her in it. If a movie does some along now someone like Catherine Zeta Jones would be ideal. A Pro shot would be unprofitable IMO I think with the Jamie Lloyd production, Paramount has a new angle to do Sunset Boulevard. The original film is so beloved that it's probably why they have been reluctant to greenlight it.
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Post by Jon on May 7, 2024 11:06:43 GMT
I'm going to say it again, Shaun Evans for Scrooge!
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Post by Jon on May 6, 2024 12:51:10 GMT
I wonder if Benjamin, Tick's son might appear in the film? Plot wise, I think the trip should be East to West so Sydney to Perth plus it's a much longer journey by bus, 42 hours compared to a mere 29 hours to drive from Sydney to Alice Springs.
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Post by Jon on May 6, 2024 11:26:45 GMT
I think performing on the roof is kind of risky, hopefully they have a backup just in case.
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Post by Jon on May 6, 2024 10:36:04 GMT
Jason Manford couldn't do it anyway as he's touring his new stand up show from late 2024.
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Post by Jon on May 6, 2024 10:15:03 GMT
When is the next trailer due? Depends on how many more trailers they plan to put out. A lot of movies only release 2 trailers so if that’s the plan then I wouldn’t expect another trailer until at least August or September. But if they plan to release 2 more trailers then we might get one fairly soon with a third closer to the release. Universal are putting out a Twisters movie in July and it would definitely feel like a missed opportunity to not put some kind of tie in trailer before that. “Before a twister took Dorothy to Oz..” etc etc I think Despicable Me 4 is more likely than Twisters for the second Wicked trailer, only because Twisters is a Universal and Warner Bros co production so the latter has overseas distribution,
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Post by Jon on May 6, 2024 9:55:16 GMT
The original London production Little Shop of Horrors was also at the Harold Pinter.
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Post by Jon on May 5, 2024 19:36:17 GMT
His last screen role was in The Responder starting tonight.
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Post by Jon on May 5, 2024 18:34:40 GMT
Incredible this is totally sold out 6 months ahead of performances. The power of DT eh? I wouldn't be surprised if they added another week.
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Post by Jon on May 5, 2024 15:23:47 GMT
With Michael Harrison involved, it's not likely to go to somewhere like the Leicester Square Theatre.
My guess is somewhere like the Trafalgar,
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Post by Jon on May 3, 2024 16:33:37 GMT
It's much like a lot of development where they add the theatre because they have to get planning permission.
I suspect a hotel and theatre is more financially lucrative than a cinema that has seen better days.
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Post by Jon on May 2, 2024 23:02:48 GMT
Hmm I would have said the Lyttleton is too big. Maybe one for the Duke of Yorks. I thought it would fit well into Hampstead theatre too. I saw this and thought it was very good. It’s just also very long so I’d probably opt for a matinee given the choice 😂. The Nöel Coward or Wyndham's would be my choices for Stereophonic.
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Post by Jon on May 2, 2024 22:44:31 GMT
There have been some great announcements including transfers for Red Pitch and Boys from the Blackstuff, and returns for For Black Boys... and People, Places & Things, and some nice new musicals, but overall, a bit disappointing. Too many poor fillers. There's still shows coming in the Autumn like Oedipus, Dr Strangelove, Waiting for Godot, Oliver! and Titanique plus shows yet to open soon like Fawlty Towers, Romeo and Juliet, Mean Girls Slave Play and Hello Dolly! Two filler shows is not that bad in the grand scheme of things.
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Post by Jon on May 2, 2024 14:52:38 GMT
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Post by Jon on May 2, 2024 14:50:43 GMT
If this sweeps the board, a West End production will probably be within a year or so
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Post by Jon on May 2, 2024 13:41:17 GMT
I think a 500-600 seater would enable it to make money like the Criterion, DoY, Trafalgar and at a push @sohoplace
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Post by Jon on May 2, 2024 12:44:24 GMT
I haven't been able to find any news about it. I am aware of issues with ENO moving away from London and finances but these musicals are privately produced and they just rent the Coliseum for the run, if I am not mistaken. Weird that nothing has been announced yet. Googling here and there something came up with Chichester's The sound of music and ENO but then page is deleted. It might just be that someone playing in that production has also ENO on their CV. Does anyone know anything? Spirited Away is the summer show this year.
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Post by Jon on May 2, 2024 12:19:08 GMT
I think this probably has more cross over appeal being a romance than Death note. Opening in summer at the peak of tourist season will help it too. Asian tv and film are very popular on streaming too so that could also carry over into theatre. Not saying it'll be a guaranteed sell out but it's not a headscratcher of an idea either. Not to mention it's a limited run so should do decently. Have to admit, I've never heard of Your Lie in April and I'm fairly familiar with Manga and Anime.
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Post by Jon on Apr 30, 2024 12:16:58 GMT
Managed to get a stage stall ticket for the first Saturday.
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Post by Jon on Apr 30, 2024 11:29:51 GMT
The queues going down fairly quickly, Romeo and Juliet was a real slog in comparison.
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Post by Jon on Apr 30, 2024 11:18:07 GMT
There are only 2500 tickets available via the PwC deal so really you want to be no further than 1200 in the queue ideally. Each buyer can buy a pair of tickets. 1500 in the queue for me which I admit isn't terrible because not everyone is going to buy a pair of tickets.
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Post by Jon on Apr 29, 2024 20:17:06 GMT
Change is always slow especially in theatres but with Indhu Rubasingham's appointment as the AD of the National, it's happening, Lynette Linton is another AD who I can see running one of the main London theatres after the Bush.
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Post by Jon on Apr 29, 2024 20:01:08 GMT
I booked to see it as there seems to be some dynamic pricing going on for single seats. I have low expectations but I least I know it'll be funny.
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