Memphis lives in London?!
Memphis lives in London?!
#1Memphis lives in London?!
Posted: 8/16/13 at 1:51pmSo I went on the Memphis website to look at tour dates (there's a new website for the tour incase you're wondering) and on the home page in said "Memphis Lives in... London! Stay tuned for the latest updates!" Is this finally going to happen! I don't know how it would do over there but they would probably need a big name to sell tickets. Anyone know if this is going to happen or when it's going to happen?
yankeefan7
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/14/12
#2Memphis lives in London?!
Posted: 8/16/13 at 4:11pmYea I just did and didn't see anything about it. Were you suggesting I post this there?
blaxx
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/28/05
#4Memphis lives in London?!
Posted: 8/16/13 at 4:24pmI hope it dies in London too.
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Mattbrain
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/23/05
#6Memphis lives in London?!
Posted: 8/16/13 at 4:28pmUnfortunately, Mike, this show is wildly unpopular on this board. I disagree entirely with all the hate personally (as well as a great many other things said here) but that is the truth.
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Roscoe
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/15/03
#7Memphis lives in London?!
Posted: 8/16/13 at 4:38pm
"What did London do to deserve this?"
ENRON, FESTEN, CORAM BOY, ROCK AND ROLL, MARY STUART, MAMMA MIA, CATS, Menier Chocolate Factory demolitions of SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE, etc. etc. etc.
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Updated On: 8/16/13 at 04:38 PM
#8Memphis lives in London?!
Posted: 8/16/13 at 4:40pmWell that's horrible. It's fine if you didn't like the show but that doesn't mean you need to hope it dies in London. What did it ever do to you? I hope it does well, doesn't mean I think it will though.
Roscoe
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/15/03
#9Memphis lives in London?!
Posted: 8/16/13 at 4:43pm
It wasted three hours of my time, that's what it did.
Don't get me wrong -- I hope it does very well in London. Based on what I've seen of London theater, I'm sure it will do very well indeed -- it certainly is as vapid and useless as CORAM BOY, FESTEN, ROCK AND ROLL, etc...
"If they can get you asking the wrong questions, they don't have to worry about the answers." Thomas Pynchon, GRAVITY'S RAINBOW
"Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away." Philip K. Dick
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Updated On: 8/16/13 at 04:43 PM
RippedMan
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/14/05
#10Memphis lives in London?!
Posted: 8/16/13 at 4:43pmIt's a terrible show, but hey, it did well on Broadway, and I'm all for original material to be out there.
#11Memphis lives in London?!
Posted: 8/16/13 at 4:54pmWhat does everyone hate it? The music is great, the story is inspiring, and the casting was basically perfect. And don't blame the show for wasting 3 hours of your life, you didn't have to go.
Roscoe
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/15/03
#12Memphis lives in London?!
Posted: 8/16/13 at 4:59pmI didn't have to go. The show didn't have to suck.
"If they can get you asking the wrong questions, they don't have to worry about the answers." Thomas Pynchon, GRAVITY'S RAINBOW
"Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away." Philip K. Dick
My blog: http://www.roscoewrites.blogspot.com/
#14Memphis lives in London?!
Posted: 8/16/13 at 5:04pmIts been rumoured for ages but I thought it had gone cold on the transfer. Not heard much for a while. I personally cant see it doing well over here, unless a major star leads
Mattbrain
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/23/05
#15Memphis lives in London?!
Posted: 8/16/13 at 5:33pm
"What does everyone hate it?"
A question I'm still asking myself.
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blaxx
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/28/05
#16Memphis lives in London?!
Posted: 8/16/13 at 5:35pm
What does everyone hate it? The music is great, the story is inspiring, and the casting was basically perfect.
The music was a mix of bland an awful, was that a even a story? and for months I swore that the lead had a stroke. Happened that was just an acting choice, I thought it was a musical about disability.
And don't blame the show for wasting 3 hours of your life, you didn't have to go.
It didn't have to suck either. But it did. Bad.
Listen, I don't take my clothes off for anyone, even if it is "artistic". - JANICE
iluvtheatertrash
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/9/04
#17Memphis lives in London?!
Posted: 8/16/13 at 5:44pmSome of those travesties you list, Roscoe, were loved by a lot of us. I saw SUNDAY... 5 times. I adored CORAM BOY and wished it had a longer run. And I will never forget MARY STUART. Two astonishing performances.
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ARTc3
Broadway Star Joined: 8/5/13
#18Memphis lives in London?!
Posted: 8/16/13 at 5:51pm
I loved Memphis. And, I had a rather remarkable moment...
When I saw Memphis, I sat next a black woman (I'm white). Somewhere in the second act I was moved to tears. The woman next to me was also moved. She grabbed a hold of me and we watched the rest of the show sort of crying in each other's arms. Didn't know her name, or her mine. It just connected us.
So, some people might have disliked Memphis, but it was greatly appreciated by many people, including winning the Tony for Best Musical.
I hope London enjoys Memphis as much as many of us here in New York did.
ARTc3 formerly ARTc. Actually been a poster since 2004. My name isn't Art. Drop the "3" and say the signature and you'll understand.
#19Memphis lives in London?!
Posted: 8/16/13 at 6:02pm
"She grabbed a hold of me and we watched the rest of the show sort of crying in each other's arms."
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ARTc3
Broadway Star Joined: 8/5/13
#20Memphis lives in London?!
Posted: 8/16/13 at 6:06pm
Jordan Catalano... this did happen. Wondering why you had such a strong negative reaction. And, why you'd assume I was not telling the truth. I was with 3 other friends (sitting to my left) and they all were sort of amused at the end of the show when they saw the woman to my right and I holding each other.
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Updated On: 8/16/13 at 06:06 PM
#21Memphis lives in London?!
Posted: 8/16/13 at 6:07pmWould be excellent if this happens - it's a wonderful show.
#22Memphis lives in London?!
Posted: 8/16/13 at 6:09pm
ARTc3 - You want anyone with a brain to believe that some random ass woman GRABBED you, a perfect stranger and pulled you into her and you two held onto each other like you were watching Schindler's List, weeping together (in unison) until the show came to an end?
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ARTc3
Broadway Star Joined: 8/5/13
#23Memphis lives in London?!
Posted: 8/16/13 at 6:13pm
Yes, because it happened.
More details... I was crying and I think the woman to my right was taken by a white man responding so strongly to the message. It started with her simply offering me a tissue, which I graciously accepted. We briefly looked at each other, as we were still both focused on the show. She then grabbed my hand and for a while we just held hands, but there was another moment soon after that was even more emotional, and I reacted. (I'm a cryer.) It was at that point that she put her arm around me. It was a lovely moment and I cherish it.
I'm sort of sad that you don't believe me. I hope you're not always so untrusting, jaded and/or cynical.
ARTc3 formerly ARTc. Actually been a poster since 2004. My name isn't Art. Drop the "3" and say the signature and you'll understand.
Updated On: 8/16/13 at 06:13 PM
#24Memphis lives in London?!
Posted: 8/16/13 at 6:20pmJordan I don't understand why you are taking this a some sort of joke and don't believe him. That's a special moment. I had nothing like that happen to me but if it did that would be incredible. Jordan clearly does not appreciate the message of the show.
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