#1
Posted: 1/1/12 at 3:26pm
Any hopes of the 2012 London revival of 'SWEENEY TODD' transferring to Broadway? Too soon after the last production perhaps...
Will Michael Ball and Imelda Staunton travel to Broadway?
#2
Posted: 1/1/12 at 3:30pm
Yes, too soon.
But I'd love to jump the pond and see it.
But I'd love to jump the pond and see it.
#3
Posted: 1/1/12 at 3:30pm
There's been some talk of it. I suppose it'll depend on how well its run is on the West End. I would love for it to transfer.
"...everyone finally shut up, and the audience could enjoy the beginning of the Anatevka Pogram in peace."
#4
Posted: 1/1/12 at 3:34pm
Come on guys if you love theatre, come across the pond instead and see the show whilst it's fresh. That's what I do when I want to see shows on Broadway.
Have any of you guys been to the West End, London?
Have any of you guys been to the West End, London?
#5
Posted: 1/1/12 at 3:37pm
...Yes.
And while it's lovely that you can hop on a transcontinental flight whenever you wish, not everyone can.
And while it's lovely that you can hop on a transcontinental flight whenever you wish, not everyone can.
"...everyone finally shut up, and the audience could enjoy the beginning of the Anatevka Pogram in peace."
#6
Posted: 1/1/12 at 3:50pm
Come on guys if you love theatre, come across the pond instead and see the show whilst it's fresh. That's what I do when I want to see shows on Broadway.
Have any of you guys been to the West End, London?
Great idea! I'll just get on that. You know? I'll just stop paying rent, stop eating, and get a second job because I love theatre *eye roll*
Some people really have no connection to the reality of others whatsoever /end of rant/threadjack
Have any of you guys been to the West End, London?
Great idea! I'll just get on that. You know? I'll just stop paying rent, stop eating, and get a second job because I love theatre *eye roll*
Some people really have no connection to the reality of others whatsoever /end of rant/threadjack
"Some people can thrive and bloom living life in a living room, that's perfect for some people of one hundred and five. But I at least gotta try, when I think of all the sights that I gotta see, all the places I gotta play, all the things that I gotta be at"
#7
Posted: 1/1/12 at 3:56pm
Unrelated - but how is the physical production for this? Do they use a large orchestra and set?
#8
Posted: 1/1/12 at 4:10pm
They have updated the setting to the 1930s. The orchestra is quite large as I understand and there is a full ensemble/chorus as well. It's quite traditional in that sense (score, book wise), but there is a modern feel to the production which works to its advantage.
Google Image the production and you'll see the style of set design - it looks like a 1950s diner with the neon sign, however according to critics and reviews it is supposedly set in a 1930s-like era. They have the Pie shop centre piece and traditional upstairs barber shop like the original.
Google Image the production and you'll see the style of set design - it looks like a 1950s diner with the neon sign, however according to critics and reviews it is supposedly set in a 1930s-like era. They have the Pie shop centre piece and traditional upstairs barber shop like the original.
Updated On: 1/1/12 at 04:10 PM
#9
Posted: 1/1/12 at 4:32pm
Come on guys, whilst I appreciate money is tight for some people, London is about the same distance as Los Angeles.
If you love theatre you come over and see it, instead of risking if it will.
If you love theatre you come over and see it, instead of risking if it will.
#10
Posted: 1/1/12 at 4:39pm
I don't think you're aware how much of a prat you're being to say if people really love theater, they'll come see it. Money is tight for many people. They take second jobs to just make ends meet. That doesn't make them less of a theater lover.
PS: airfare to London is much more than airfare to LA.
PS: airfare to London is much more than airfare to LA.
#11
Posted: 1/1/12 at 5:23pm
I saw some vids of this on YT and have to admit that I didn't recognize Michael Ball at all! But would love for it to transfer.
Getting to London is on my bucket list, but since I am up to my earlobes in health bills and unemployed, I guess it will have to wait.
Getting to London is on my bucket list, but since I am up to my earlobes in health bills and unemployed, I guess it will have to wait.
"Sticks and stones, sister. Here, have a Valium!"
#12
Posted: 1/1/12 at 5:36pm
"Come on guys, whilst I appreciate money is tight for some people, London is about the same distance as Los Angeles."
That doesn't make it any cheaper, and for the record most people on here that live in New York don't make little jaunts over to Los Angeles like it's a day trip to Coney Island. Whilst you appreciate money is tight for some people, you clearly don't actually know what that means.
I went home to Florida for the first time in *two years* this year. I sure as hell won't be hopping over to London anytime soon, although I would truly love to be able to.
That doesn't make it any cheaper, and for the record most people on here that live in New York don't make little jaunts over to Los Angeles like it's a day trip to Coney Island. Whilst you appreciate money is tight for some people, you clearly don't actually know what that means.
I went home to Florida for the first time in *two years* this year. I sure as hell won't be hopping over to London anytime soon, although I would truly love to be able to.
"...everyone finally shut up, and the audience could enjoy the beginning of the Anatevka Pogram in peace."
#13
Posted: 1/1/12 at 6:05pm
I get it that not everyone who loves theatre, can just come over to London at a drop of a hat, I was once one of those persons once and then I had to save to see a show in London, but most people who love theatre have plenty of chicken feed.
Besides accommodating and theatre is a lot cheaper in London than New York, besides Sweeney Todd, there is Matilda, Singing In The Rain and a excellent production of Legally Blonde. The West End has matinees on Tuesday and Thursday as well as Wednesday.
P.S. Kad you own a dinner suit, I don't.
Besides accommodating and theatre is a lot cheaper in London than New York, besides Sweeney Todd, there is Matilda, Singing In The Rain and a excellent production of Legally Blonde. The West End has matinees on Tuesday and Thursday as well as Wednesday.
P.S. Kad you own a dinner suit, I don't.
#14
Posted: 1/1/12 at 6:08pm
"Getting to London is on my bucket list, but since I am up to my earlobes in health bills and unemployed, I guess it will have to wait."
Guess you're not a real theater lover.
Guess you're not a real theater lover.
#15
Posted: 1/1/12 at 6:12pm
"most people who love theatre have plenty of chicken feed."
Seriously, what planet do you live on? What colour is the sky there?
Seriously, what planet do you live on? What colour is the sky there?
#16
Posted: 1/1/12 at 6:33pm
There are rumours of a Broadway transfer.
Michael Ball has said in interviews that he hopes it happens and Stephen Sondheim has said he would like the show to transfer to Broadway with it's two leading stars too.
It will all depend on how it goes in London and I guess also on whether they can work out a time that fits Michael and Imelda's schedules.
My guess would be spring 2013 at the earliest.
Michael Ball has said in interviews that he hopes it happens and Stephen Sondheim has said he would like the show to transfer to Broadway with it's two leading stars too.
It will all depend on how it goes in London and I guess also on whether they can work out a time that fits Michael and Imelda's schedules.
My guess would be spring 2013 at the earliest.
#17
Posted: 1/1/12 at 6:34pm
"P.S. Kad you own a dinner suit, I don't."
What? Are you referring to my avatar? 'Cuz that's Raul Esparza.
I don't get why you're trying to sell us on the West End. Do you get money for every person who comes over?
I'd love to go to London and see theatre there. Most people I know would. But it costs money that a lot of us do not have or cannot spare. It doesn't matter if theatre and accommodation is less expensive there- it's still an expense. Not everyone can drop the $1,000+ it costs to go to London to prove themselves a real theatre lover. Heck, not everyone in America can drop the money it costs to come to NYC.
What? Are you referring to my avatar? 'Cuz that's Raul Esparza.
I don't get why you're trying to sell us on the West End. Do you get money for every person who comes over?
I'd love to go to London and see theatre there. Most people I know would. But it costs money that a lot of us do not have or cannot spare. It doesn't matter if theatre and accommodation is less expensive there- it's still an expense. Not everyone can drop the $1,000+ it costs to go to London to prove themselves a real theatre lover. Heck, not everyone in America can drop the money it costs to come to NYC.
"...everyone finally shut up, and the audience could enjoy the beginning of the Anatevka Pogram in peace."
#18
Posted: 1/1/12 at 6:43pm
All I have to say to Phantom is: What.
#19
Posted: 1/1/12 at 6:48pm
>>It will all depend on how it goes in London and I guess also on whether they can work out a time that fits Michael and Imelda's schedules.
My guess would be spring 2013 at the earliest.
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That's my on my wishlist, too.
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My guess would be spring 2013 at the earliest.
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That's my on my wishlist, too.
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#20
Posted: 1/1/12 at 6:49pm
Actually, $1,000 for a trip is low-balling it. It'd probably come out to at least $1,600 or $1,700, minimum. A roundtrip fare is close to $1,200, and then you can add several hundred for lodging, food, and tickets. The total cost will either be most of one month's rent or greater for a New Yorker. This is not an amount that can be dropped at will for most people.
"...everyone finally shut up, and the audience could enjoy the beginning of the Anatevka Pogram in peace."
#21
Posted: 1/1/12 at 6:49pm
"Getting to London is on my bucket list, but since I am up to my earlobes in health bills and unemployed, I guess it will have to wait."
Guess you're not a real theater lover."
haha!
Perhaps if I danced a little on the left leg and then danced a little on the right, between the two I could earn enough to see a show!!
Guess you're not a real theater lover."
haha!
Perhaps if I danced a little on the left leg and then danced a little on the right, between the two I could earn enough to see a show!!
"Sticks and stones, sister. Here, have a Valium!"
#22
Posted: 1/1/12 at 6:55pm
Maybe. But quit bitching about your little "medical problems" and go to London. Seriously, nobody likes a whiner.
#23
Posted: 1/1/12 at 6:59pm
I'm glad the bar for ridiculous posts has already been set for this year.
"...everyone finally shut up, and the audience could enjoy the beginning of the Anatevka Pogram in peace."
#24
Posted: 1/1/12 at 7:01pm
At least we have something new we can reference for the rest of the year.
#25
Posted: 1/1/12 at 7:04pm
"Maybe. But quit bitching about your little "medical problems" and go to London. Seriously, nobody likes a whiner."
Oooh, harsh. Who pissed in your Cheerios this morning?
Guess someone didn't get any on New Years eve, eh?
Oooh, harsh. Who pissed in your Cheerios this morning?
Guess someone didn't get any on New Years eve, eh?
"Sticks and stones, sister. Here, have a Valium!"
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