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Post by romeo94 on Aug 2, 2016 9:56:56 GMT
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Post by romeo94 on Aug 1, 2016 12:53:54 GMT
Do we think the cast departing on the 14th might extend for a week?
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Post by romeo94 on Aug 1, 2016 10:35:02 GMT
Where would you say is best to sit? I've never been to the Open Air before and have no idea what views are like. I was on the back row and the view was great. What I would say though is to go towards the middle of Theatre (even if you're in the back row) as some of the seats off to the sides looked as if their view wouldn't be as good. Do you feel far away on the back row?
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Post by romeo94 on Jul 31, 2016 18:33:35 GMT
Wicked Fun Home Hamilton Merrily we roll along Gypsy
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Post by romeo94 on Jul 30, 2016 10:34:26 GMT
Where would you say is best to sit? I've never been to the Open Air before and have no idea what views are like.
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Post by romeo94 on Jul 29, 2016 12:23:39 GMT
Hey Jordan! I was curious, what did you think of the other lead cast members (Bradley, Emily, Iddon, Steven, etc... I thought Bradley was well cast as Fiyero, he fits the role of the heartthrob very well and has a strong voice. However, I found him slightly wooden in places and there was a lack of chemistry between him and both witches. I was surprised to discover that Emily isn't understudying Glinda - I couldn't help but feel she would fit the part well. I thought she lacked a level of feistiness and vigour. I have to say that her and Iddon's chemistry was very cute and I totally bought their 'love' story. Iddon struggled quite a bit in 'March of the Witch Hunters' but I'm sure that has been sorted out. Emily's 'Wicked Witch of the East' was hugely underwhelming, as the climax of Nessa's story I felt it was underplayed and Emily held back far too much. For example, not enough was made out of her suddenly being able to stand for the first time or her realisation that Boq is in love with Glinda. I thought Steven was pretty average as both Dillamond and the Wizard, his 'Wonderful' was very good however.
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Post by romeo94 on Jul 28, 2016 16:05:20 GMT
I saw this last night and am actually quite disappointed. Perhaps it's because it is still only week 1 or I was just feeling super critical but I found the whole production quite sloppy. There were clear timing issues between the band (who just lacked energy in my opinion) and the cast as well as late entrances. I think Jackie has a phenomenal voice and the score suits her voice really well (quite rare for an actress playing Elphaba in my experience) but that was it I'm afraid. I found her portrayal of Elphaba almost non-existent and didn't come anywhere near matching her vocals. I wasn't convinced by Carly's Glinda at the beginning but she definitely warmed up into the role and won me over. She will be brilliant once she's had a few more performances under her belt. Kim Ismay is a real find in the role of Madame Morrible and has to rank as one of the best I've seen, bringing some real ferocity to the character and a really unique portrayal. I'll be interested to hear how anyone else finds it - I wish I could see it again later on in the run in Bradford to see how different it would be but alas I can not
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Post by romeo94 on Jul 25, 2016 21:35:52 GMT
Waitress is my favourite at the moment!
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Post by romeo94 on Jul 23, 2016 14:17:29 GMT
Does anyone know what the song played at the end of the play is? No idea but other than the TLC Waterfalls moment, it's all Billy Joel Thanks, I've found out it is Summer, Highland Falls - worth checking out, such a good song!
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Post by romeo94 on Jul 16, 2016 14:26:50 GMT
Does anyone know what the song played at the end of the play is?
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Post by romeo94 on Jun 26, 2016 22:08:26 GMT
These spring to mind for me:
'Always Starting Over' from If/Then 'The Miller's Son' from A Little Night Music 'Being Alive' from Company 'I'm Here' from The Color Purple
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