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Although the character of Paddington has been around in the UK for decades, id say it was only with the movies and then the skit with the Queen that catapulted Paddington into beloved national treasure status and something beyond a young kids story book. Thats when he started popping up everywhere with special experiences etc. Without those things I'm not sure the show would have been as popular as it has been.

Growing up in the 80s I was aware of him but was never a large part of

For me it has a pretty much five star act one, about as good as musical theatre can get.

But it falls off in act 2 by dragging out the ending and with 3 or 4 filler songs that dont add much. Including the very self indulgent Bonnie Langford number. In fact Bonnie in general was pretty awful, and can't do a Scottish accent at all. Not sure her career really warrants 'west end legend' status either.

The rest of the west end cast are outstanding however. I think VH

Lea Michele in FG was something of a full circle moment, both from Glee and her making her whole image the second coming of Barbra Streisand. A case of perfect person in perfect role for a pop culture moment. And she sold that show for almost a whole year.

Chess is undoubtedly helped a lot by Lea being in it, but after 6 months its starting to flag a bit and there clearly aren't the same number of people willing to see her in something less obvious.

I wouldn't put h

I dont think a DBH cast change would make all the much difference, aside big names who then probably couldn't sing it.  I just dont think enough people are interested in it as an IP, its more of a cult following type movie than a beloved mainstream classic. And word of mouth hasnt made it a 'must see' to casual theatregoers. A new cast of broadway names may attract some theatre fans back, but would make no difference to the general public.

It had its viral 'that wa

The other issue The Lost Boys seems to have is a lack of interest early on from the nostalgia audience. Although ive always thought The Lost Boys more niche than something like Back To The Future, im assuming producers thought differently.  But it doesnt seem to be front loaded with sales to fans of the film who wouldnt wait for, or care about, reviews. Unlike Back to the Future which did well early on. This suggests a lack of already built in audience that movie adaptions tend to r

EDSOSLO858 said: "Indications right now say no, although moving to YouTube like the Oscars would just result in even lower viewership totals. It's really a lose-lose situation."

Youtube is the biggest streaming platform in the world, and definitely a better way of reaching younger audiences than traditional network tv.

Also, if they dont region block it on youtube, they would then open it up to a worldwide audience that usually doesnt get a look in. Which

Zeppie2022 said: "Theatrefan2 said: "Im not sure Gary Coleman matters, at least in the UK. Many, probably the majority, in the audience dont know who he is anyway (both the original production and the new one). So just knowing hes a former child star is enough for the jokes to land."

It still IMO be better if they could find a former UK child star to make fun of than Gary Coleman.

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Struggling to think of any we have had, espe

I could see this maybe following other LCT productions and doing a limited London run at somewhere like the Barbican (like South Pacific did). Its built in audience base would help sell a show that isnt really known over here.

Only problem with that is 2027 is already taken up there with Sunday in the Park with Bailey and Grande. Would be unusual to do 2 big musicals there in one season. But not impossible I guess.

Not sure a more commercial west end production (like the king an

Ive only got social media clips to go on, but the difference between Groff and Morrison looks night and day. With Morrison its giving very much cruise ship cabaret review. Where as Groff really exudes charisma and presence. 

I didnt rate Morrison in Finding Neverland, although that was a terrible show in fairness. But he just doesnt seem to have much charisma or stage presence. He gives off the vibe of someone trying to be (or thinking) he is cool, when he isnt. Which results in t

Call_me_jorge said: "Kad said: "Yeah the last thing I need to see is Trump from the perspective of the British."

I would love to see a British team adapt the Emily Mathis interview with Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor for the stage, but perhaps that would seem too derivative of Frost/Nixon."

Not a play, but we've already had one movie and one 3 part mini series dramatising the Andrew interview and events around it. Plus the parod