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This was excellent last night, loved it in London and so had to see it again here.
Im glad I did, but some very frustrating things took me out of it. A horribly loud squealing hearing aide for the first 15 minutes (could tell it was frustrating a lot of audience members), then the woman behind who kept talking because she didn’t understand the show (she left after 45 mins), a phone going off - we seemed to have it all. And for a show like this - you need silence. 

What was better was the $19.70 tickets in person! Waited an hour in the line to get but a bargain (back of the mezz).

Plannietink08 said: "I’m very,very, surprised we haven’t seen aMiss Congeniality musical."

100% Agreed on this. It would make a great musical.

Exceptional theatre. One of the best things I saw last year. Should be coming over as an Olivier winner for Manville and Revival.

FANtomFollies said: "Mark_E said: "BroadwayLuv2 said: "Has anyone Rushed Cabaret lately? Would love to know where the seats are."

I did and got Mezz 4 row C centre (the "other side" of the theatre). In the end I cancelled the ticket because Adam called out and I got a late rush for Death Becomes Her - Row B of the RMezz which was a great view."

How did you get your late rush for DBH? And how late did you get it?

BroadwayLuv2 said: "Has anyone Rushed Cabaret lately? Would love to know where the seats are."

I did and got Mezz 4 row C centre (the "other side" of the theatre). In the end I cancelled the ticket because Adam called out and I got a late rush for Death Becomes Her - Row B of the RMezz which was a great view.

Saw the matinee Thursday. Surprisingly enjoyed it a lot - front row rush for $45. Thought Julianna Margulies was wonderful. I described the play to a friend as being "utterly charming whilst kinda depressing" - but I thought it all came together quite well. 

The Mezz and Balcony were open but damn they were nearly empty (maybe 15 people in the balcony?), although the Orch was pretty full.

For anyone who went this evening, just wondering how accurate the three hour listed runtime is?

“Giant” is exceptional and I’d say a frontrunner for the Olivier. I’d also recommend Benjamin Button for a small intimate musical. 
I haven’t seen it yet, but “The Fear of 13” at the Donmar is getting great word of mouth (sold out aside from returns and daily release).

You can do yourself a favour and avoid the new revival of Juno and the Paycock - it’s extremely dull.

Limited run? It's only so they can announce their many inevitable extensions if it catches on, which I hope it does because it's a brilliant show.

imeldasturn said: "I suspect The Artist should aim for a limited season at the Sadler's Wells rather than a West End run"

Sounds like a pretty fair shout from what I’ve heard about it. 

Loved it. Kristin is wonderful, absolutely perfect. I actually really liked the score, and having not been familiar with the documentaries or real life subjects, I found the story easy to follow and really interesting. 
 

Act one is 1:25. Act two 1:05, and with an almost 30 minute interval and 5 mins late starting, my last photos from the bows are time stamped at 11:06. Sure there’s trims to be made but I doubt this goes much below 2:40.

Will be there tomorrow evening :)

1) Hell's Kitchen

2) The Outsiders

3) Illinioise (but to Sadler's Wells)

4) Water for Elephants (I doubt we see a replica production)

5) Suffs (too similar in themes to "Sylvia")

I actually think more likely than any of these, is a transfer of The Notebook.

Does anyone know if they're selling Standing Room SRO for this?

Kecia for featured actress

Eden best actress

Outsiders best musical and best score