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I think with the majority of musicals the best you can hope for are 'mixed' reviews.
This show is/will be a major hit with the public and will benefit from word of mouth.
I don't think the reviews are anything to worry about!
#259524 The Book Of Mormon
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on 22 March 2013 - 04:15 PM
#256248 Next To Normal
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on 26 February 2013 - 03:45 PM
Next To Normal is the number 1 show on my 'to see' list.
That is, if it ever makes it over here...
That is, if it ever makes it over here...
#253087 Chicago @ Curve Theatre Leicester
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on 29 January 2013 - 10:11 AM
If it does indeed follow the 70's original I'll be very interested to see it.
I liked the minimalist approach of the revival but It would be great to see it as a fully blown theatrical piece
I liked the minimalist approach of the revival but It would be great to see it as a fully blown theatrical piece
#251692 Les Mis Movie
Posted
on 12 January 2013 - 01:59 PM
I saw this last night 
Les Miserables is my favourite story of all time. I'm a HUGE fan of Victor Hugo's novel and the musical.
So I found myself welling up as I heard the opening chords playing just out of the sheer joy of seeing the story I love so much being brought to life on screen.
I got teary during What Have I Done?, Anne Hathaway in general, Gavroche's death and, of course, The Epilogue.
I thought the cast - mostly - were fantastic. Russell Crowe was a little hit and miss for me but overall the standard was pretty impressive.
The Thenardier's were deffinately more on the comedic side - I'd have preferred them to be portrayed as the more out and out villains from the book. But I guess for the sake of balance, they needed something to lighten the tone a little....
I really hope Anne get's her Oscar! Out of all the nominations I think Les Mis deserves this win the most. Her Fantine is heartbreaking.
I loved the rearrangement of the song placements - especially DYHTPS, it worked so well with Lamarque's funeral as the centrepiece, much better than the cart ride in the stage show.
The singing is certainly not the best I've heard, but I didn't expect it to be. If I want to listen to Les Mis sung perfectly I'll listen to a cast recording or watch one of the anniversary dvd's. But in the film it works, it makes the characters seem like real, authentic people.
So overall, I think the film is a hit!
And playing 'spot-the-actor' is great fun as there are plenty of cameos!
Les Miserables is my favourite story of all time. I'm a HUGE fan of Victor Hugo's novel and the musical.
So I found myself welling up as I heard the opening chords playing just out of the sheer joy of seeing the story I love so much being brought to life on screen.
I got teary during What Have I Done?, Anne Hathaway in general, Gavroche's death and, of course, The Epilogue.
I thought the cast - mostly - were fantastic. Russell Crowe was a little hit and miss for me but overall the standard was pretty impressive.
The Thenardier's were deffinately more on the comedic side - I'd have preferred them to be portrayed as the more out and out villains from the book. But I guess for the sake of balance, they needed something to lighten the tone a little....
I really hope Anne get's her Oscar! Out of all the nominations I think Les Mis deserves this win the most. Her Fantine is heartbreaking.
I loved the rearrangement of the song placements - especially DYHTPS, it worked so well with Lamarque's funeral as the centrepiece, much better than the cart ride in the stage show.
The singing is certainly not the best I've heard, but I didn't expect it to be. If I want to listen to Les Mis sung perfectly I'll listen to a cast recording or watch one of the anniversary dvd's. But in the film it works, it makes the characters seem like real, authentic people.
So overall, I think the film is a hit!
And playing 'spot-the-actor' is great fun as there are plenty of cameos!
#246242 Moulin Rouge At The O2
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on 22 November 2012 - 09:35 AM
I've been waiting forever for a stage version of Moulin Rouge! I think the O2 is too big though, I'd prefer to see it at an actual theatre.
I saw Clare in Finding Neverland - she would indeed make a good Satine - probably not famous enough for the O2 though
cat123, on 21 November 2012 - 11:37 PM, said:
Having just come back from Merrily at MCF, I think Clare Foster would be wonderful.
I saw Clare in Finding Neverland - she would indeed make a good Satine
- probably not famous enough for the O2 though
#242255 What Is Your Favourite Ever Song From A Musical?
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on 24 October 2012 - 06:42 PM
One of my (many) favourites - always gives me shivers!
#238432 West End...
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on 26 September 2012 - 08:50 AM
Next To Normal is my #1 - The recording is powerful enough by itself so to see a full production would be an amazing experience!
I just wish a producer would have the balls to transfer it.
I love the idea of Clueless and Beetlejuice as musicals!!
I just wish a producer would have the balls to transfer it.
I love the idea of Clueless and Beetlejuice as musicals!!
