Bombay Dreams in SEATTLE, WA. Last Chance to See the Show. — Page 13

I also wish they had a cd of the Broadway Cast with Tamyra Gray. That girl was amazing!!!

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Yeah...i know...she was just so fantastic while singing those songs a capella. Some people criticized her for not being Indian. How many actors play people from other countries anyways? Actors like Nicole Kidman hardly use their own accents to talk on film. Anyhow...the tour officially starts tomorrow!!! im so excited.

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Shakalaka Baby!

Just got back from the first preview of Bombay Dreams National Tour at the University of Arizona in Tucson. I normally don't write reviews because others are so much better than I, however muscle23 asked me to.

First, the director came out and thanked the audience for being there and also spoke about the sets being stuck in New York because of the snowstorm. I am not sure what she was referring to.

The cast is extremely talented with the standout being Sachin Bhatt as Akaash. Wow, great singer, dancer, actor and very handsome with an infectious smile!

Also great performances by Reshma Shetty as Priya, Sandra Allen as Rani and Aneesh Sheth as Sweetie. Vikram is a thankless role but Deep Katdare played it well.

The Ensamble was great, excellent dancers and singers. Sometimes I focus on them rather than the main characters, and they seemed really into their roles.

The sets weren't elaborate as on Broadway but I guess that is to be expected. The fountain was still there though and after the final bows, the the fountain was turned on again for a Shakalaka Baby encore and 6 of the members danced in it while the others danced around it.

Afterward, I spoke with the conductor Elaine Davidson who said she was excited to be beginning the 10 month tour.

An enjoyable, entertaining evening and the audience was very appreciative as evidenced by the applause and cheering!

Updated On: 2/19/06 at 01:31 AM

Shakalaka WOOHOO!!!

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Well, I enjoy seeing shows so I had to see Bombay Dreams again for the second and last show in Tucson before it heads to Costa Mesa. Not too many pass through Arizona so I better see them when they are here!

Well, I must say that today seemed to me to be a much better show all around. (Of course it could have been that last night I ran into my ex-partner whom I haven't seen or talked to in 4 years. That might have influenced my experience, for the worse.) Anyway, the performances today seemed better and tighter.

Sachin Bhatt as Akaash again was superlative. This afternoon, the chemistry between Akaash and Priya was very intense. I particularly enjoyed the performance of Sandra Allen as Rani. Sexy, bitchy, funny, all at the same time. And Aneesh Sheth as Sweetie gave a touching performance too.

The ensemble was very energetic, excellent dancing and singing.

Oh and the costumes were amazing!

From the program:

ACT I
Prologue
Scene One: "Bombay Dreams"
"Like an Eagle"
Scene Two: "Love's Never Easy"
Scene Three: "Happy Endings"
Scene Four: "Lovely, Lovely, Ladies"
"Bhangra"
Scene Five: Miss India Pageant
Scene Six: "Shakalaka Baby"
"Is this Love?"
Scene Seven: Diamond in the Rough Premier and Finale

ACT II
Scene One: "Chaiyya, Chaiyya"
Scene Two: "Famous"
Scene Three: "How Many Stars" Wow!!!
Scene Four: "Salaa'm Bombay"
"Don't Release Me"
"Hero"
Scene Five: Paradise Slumm
Scene Six: "Ganesh"
Scene Seven: "Hero" reprise
Scene Eight: "Wedding Qawwali"
"The Journey Home"
Scene Nine: "Finale Ultimo"
Bows

Although not in the program, then they play "Shakalaka Baby" again where the ensemble dances in the fountain while the main characters dance in front. What a crowd pleaser!

They were not selling any products, TLKfan. Here is the ensemble list from the program: Enrique Acevedo, Tia Altinay, Nita Baxani, Shane Bland, Wendy Calio, Sujana Chand, Tiffany Michelle Cooper, Aaron Coulson, Diane Angela Fong, Monica Kapoor, Namita Kapoor, Marie Kelly, Stephanie Crain Klemmons, Jeremy Leiner, Garick Macatangay, Kenneth Maharaj, Anil Margsahayam, Skie Ocasio, Desmond Osborne, Chris Quiban, Kristian Richards, and Rommy Sandhu.

Last night seemed full but today only 3/4 full. Out front they had signs, $10.00 tickets for University of Arizona Students. I hope some took advantage of that bargain.

Updated On: 2/20/06 at 09:02 PM

Does anyone know if OCPAC in Costa Mesa will be offering student or general rush to this show? I really want to see it, but I can't afford a full price ticket (unless I sit 3 miles away) Thanks for any info.

Thanks for the link, but the $20 seats are so far away that I don't think it'd be worth it. You'd probably know though. Is it worth it to see it from extremely far away?

Great! Thanks for the advice. I think I'll go try to get tix tomorrow night.

LOL

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I think I am getting $20 dollar tix for Thursday so I'll tell you if you can see anything!

Why!? Why did they put back "Don't Release Me"? That's one of the songs that I surely don't enjoy on the CD.

Oh well...Hey thanks again for all the information Steve2.

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I'm glad it's doing well on tour. I fell in love with the score ages before they chopped it up and brought it to B'Way. Saw it a handful of times, loved it each time, and wish I could see it again.

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Yay for discounts! I've been looking for some. thank you. :)
Three more days! so excited, but I bet I won't be able to see a thing where ever the seats are lol. Thank goodness I am seeing more than once.

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any reviews of the show Noah? im glad you enjoyed it. Was the theatre busy?

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