Posted: 3/2/23 at 3:16pm
I saw Bonnie and Clyde in London this summer in a smallish theatre and really loved it. It's opening again in a bigger theatre in West End and I am wondering if there will be any changes. I loved it just the way it was and hope they don't do much. Great cast too!
Posted: 3/2/23 at 3:29pm
The Garrick is still relatively small. I believe the set will be enhanced slightly.
Posted: 3/2/23 at 3:59pm
I’m seeing it Monday so I’ll post if there’s any changes worth noting.
Posted: 3/2/23 at 6:25pm
Would be very cool if Wildhorn actually has a "hit" musical -lol.
Posted: 3/8/23 at 8:02am
I saw it last night and loved it! The audience did too. Anyone else seen it or going?
Posted: 3/8/23 at 8:49am
The cast from The Arts has only gotten stronger but the surprise for me was Jodie Steele as Blanche. I’d only seen her in “Heathers”, a show I absolutely detest so however good she may have been in that just went over m my head with my hatred of the material. But she’s a damn star with a gorgeous voice.
This is a show I’ve always loved though and never understood the negativity around it when it was in NY, so I’m happy it’s having its moment.
Posted: 3/8/23 at 9:42am
Good to hear. I missed it last so will try to see it. Jordan have you seen Standing At the Sky’s Edge yet?
Posted: 3/8/23 at 10:32am
YES! I saw it the other day and I’ve been thinking about it non stop ever since. Honestly one of the best things I’ve seen in YEARS. Musically, it’s similar to “Girl From The North Country”, where the songs don’t really push the story forward but more set the tone so don’t go in expecting a traditional musical.
Faith Omole, who is nominated for the Olivier gave a performance I’m going to always remember, but the entire cast is perfection. If you get a chance to get a ticket DO IT.
Posted: 3/9/23 at 7:06am
Thanks so much for sharing your experience. I saw it again last night and it does seem to just get better and better! My favorite song, "You love who you love!" Cheers!
Posted: 3/9/23 at 7:22am
Jordan Catalano said: "The cast from The Arts has only gotten stronger but the surprise for me was Jodie Steele as Blanche. I’d only seen her in “Heathers”, a show I absolutely detest so however good she may have been in that just went over m my head with my hatred of the material. But she’s a damn star with a gorgeous voice.
This is a show I’ve always loved though and never understood the negativity around it when it was in NY, so I’m happy it’s having its moment."
I agree! I think the material is good but I think the staging in nyc kind of came off as lame. I’d love to see a more realistic, bloody, honest show rather than a sleek polished one.
Posted: 3/10/23 at 12:44pm
I saw it at the Art's last year. I have read that for the remounting at the Garrick they have eliminated the actors playing younger Bonnie/Clyde as well as a couple of minor changes like a different reprise and scene with Bonnie's mom but I can't recall the specifics.
Posted: 3/10/23 at 12:47pm
Correct- there is no longer a younger Bonnie & Clyde.
Posted: 3/10/23 at 6:15pm
I like the score of Bonnie & Clyde.....i saw several 2 star reviews but I don't care... will see it on the 21st!
Posted: 3/11/23 at 5:23pm
Mickey Jo Theatre weighs in with his in-depth 4-star review of ''Bonnie & Clyde.'' He details how the Garrick version varies from the Arts, with pros & cons.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1lP2dD8rGU
Updated On: 3/11/23 at 05:23 PM
Posted: 3/11/23 at 5:51pm
The London production seems to be a hit largely based on the fan obsession with Jordan Luke Gage who plays Clyde (he was & Juliet’s original Romeo in the West End). As a result the indiscriminate screeching at the end of, and often in the middle of numbers, can get a little much if you’re not in the mood. I really don’t think B&C is a very good musical but only about 60% of it was audible the night I went thanks to all the screaming. I definitely think it’s a weird show and story to have such a following. I doubt I’ll go back and have another look.
Posted: 7/28/23 at 2:08pm
The Original West End cast album is now streaming - it sounds great!
Posted: 7/28/23 at 2:13pm
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Updated On: 7/28/23 at 02:13 PM
Posted: 8/2/23 at 3:37pm
"This is a show I’ve always loved though and never understood the negativity around it when it was in NY, so I’m happy it’s having its moment. "
Real simple answer, negativity is all about Frank Wildhorn.
Posted: 5/8/24 at 8:10am
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/CPeNiVAFcnZ1CaEi/?
Exclusive: Bonnie and Clyde the Musical, originally staged at Theatre Royal Drury Lane, will be available for streaming on demand next month.
