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Post by theatreian on Jan 22, 2021 10:16:35 GMT
Judging by the ages of the stars announced so far for this is the SS American to be run by Saga?!!
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Post by theatreian on Jan 22, 2021 10:11:48 GMT
'Enough is Enough'
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Post by theatreian on Jan 21, 2021 23:40:36 GMT
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Post by theatreian on Jan 21, 2021 23:38:26 GMT
Leicester Curve to stream The Color Purple
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Post by theatreian on Jan 21, 2021 23:24:15 GMT
Didn’t see that one coming! Nor did I !!!
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Post by theatreian on Jan 21, 2021 23:16:42 GMT
as disco queen
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Post by theatreian on Jan 21, 2021 23:12:14 GMT
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Post by theatreian on Jan 21, 2021 12:56:29 GMT
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Post by theatreian on Jan 21, 2021 12:50:41 GMT
I think the thing with Petula and Norma is and she is probably alone in this is she started out as a film actress in the golden age of Hollywood before she had a success with singing. She worked in the golden era of Hollywood and understood the studio system. Her first film (out of 30) was in 1944! I agree though that the role of Norma is one of the finest female roles in Musical theatre.
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Post by theatreian on Jan 21, 2021 9:59:01 GMT
started to rap
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Post by theatreian on Jan 21, 2021 9:58:06 GMT
The first time I saw Clark play Norma, and she was croaking her way through “Surrender” I assumed she was “acting” croaky and frail. It soon became clear that’s just how she actually was, and that apart from Rita Moreno, she was the worst Norma in the original London production. As I said everyone can see thigs so differently. I saw Petula many times in her run and never saw a bad performance. She was and is in my mind the best Norma I have seen. Glenn acted it very well but didn't have the vocal. The fact that Petula remains the longest running Norma must show something as I don't think if she was that bad she would have been allowed to play the role so much.
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Post by theatreian on Jan 20, 2021 22:57:31 GMT
I agree Betty was truly outstanding at the Adelphi. Singing and acting gold. It's odd isn't it how people can see things so different. Between myself and my partner we saw pretty much all the Norma's. Patti, betty, Elaine, Petula, faith and Glenn. Although I didn't see Betty , my partner said she was the worst Norma he has seen. I found a clip of her in 1995 at the Adelphi. It seems the choreography altered and I don't like her accent, but I didn't see her so can't judge. Petula has played the part the most as she also did an extensive tour in the US. SUNSET BOULEVARD November 17, 1998--April 9, 2000, US Tour January 9, 1996--April 5, 1997, Adelphi Theatre, West End, London, UK September 2, 1995--October 14, 1995, Adelphi Theatre, West End, London, UK (Six-week run, subbing for Elaine Paige) Without a rest from her gruelling Blood Brothers tour in the USA, Petula was asked to play Norma Desmond in Andrew Loyd Webber's Sunset Boulevard in London's West End. Petula thought she wouldn't be right for the part, but fortunately Trevor Nunn was able to convince her that she'd be "marvellous." Trevor honoured Petula at a "This Is Your Life" taping (Petula's third) by stating unequivocally, "Petula is the real thing!" Petula performed in Sunset for what everyone believed would be the final time before a packed house in London's West End on April 5, 1997. The following year, Petula (missing "Norma") embarked on an 18 month U.S. tour and became the longest running Norma to date. www.petulaclark.net/theatre/sunsettourjournal.html
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Post by theatreian on Jan 20, 2021 12:42:09 GMT
Another great parody from James Cordon, One Day More. Includes Matt Lucas and Patti!
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Post by theatreian on Jan 19, 2021 23:15:45 GMT
On the Norma theme, just found a clip of my favourite Norma: Petula Clark, recorded when she was performing it in London, though this was on a tv show. For me she always acted it the best and in the mid 90's her vocals were amazing.
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Post by theatreian on Jan 19, 2021 23:05:32 GMT
but using AIWNSG as the opening number of her comeback concert was perfect, and even I get chills. Yes I remember that night in London. The atmosphere was electric. An icon you never thought you would see. I don't think i have ever been at anything with so many standing ovations. I was there the night Prince Charles was. He was sitting by Joan Collins and Priscilla Presley. What a night.
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Post by theatreian on Jan 19, 2021 17:55:25 GMT
Just found a clip of Dame Shirley:
and another of Barbra:
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Post by theatreian on Jan 19, 2021 17:32:39 GMT
duetted with Lulu
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Post by theatreian on Jan 19, 2021 17:30:44 GMT
She also used to read birthdays with Wally Wallaby. Yes I remember that clip from the programme. Another classic line was a letter and photo from a child. Her mother must be rather common judging by the sunlounger! A few clips:
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Post by theatreian on Jan 19, 2021 13:57:05 GMT
dreams before he
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Post by theatreian on Jan 18, 2021 23:24:48 GMT
which went to
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Post by theatreian on Jan 18, 2021 23:23:46 GMT
I watched this exact sketch the other night when I got round to watching a Victoria Wood programme that was on over Christmas. I remember watching it originally too.
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Post by theatreian on Jan 18, 2021 14:27:34 GMT
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Post by theatreian on Jan 17, 2021 14:43:30 GMT
sheepishly scoffing stew
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Post by theatreian on Jan 17, 2021 14:22:04 GMT
A new collaboration with John Williams. The song is called New Flag.‘New Flag’ is a song for our time; a song of hope; about adapting to new circumstances; holding onto hope; appreciating the simpler things, the constants in your life.
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Post by theatreian on Jan 16, 2021 22:57:53 GMT
spritely spitting saliva
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Post by theatreian on Jan 16, 2021 14:48:25 GMT
You can't act
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Post by theatreian on Jan 16, 2021 14:21:54 GMT
says to Jeremy
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Post by theatreian on Jan 16, 2021 10:07:29 GMT
Irons takes the
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Post by theatreian on Jan 15, 2021 23:36:53 GMT
eating Quality Street
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Post by theatreian on Jan 15, 2021 10:00:46 GMT
after crimes to
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