Ramin Karimloo to star in premiere of Elvis Costello's A FACE IN THE CROWD at the Old Vic
Ramin Karimloo to star in premiere of Elvis Costello's A FACE IN THE CROWD at the Old Vic
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#2Ramin Karimloo to star in premiere of Elvis Costello's A FACE IN THE CROWD at the Old Vic
Posted: 5/9/24 at 10:03am
I. CAN’T. WAIT.
#3Ramin Karimloo to star in premiere of Elvis Costello's A FACE IN THE CROWD at the Old Vic
Posted: 5/9/24 at 10:37am
After reading the premise, I’m bummed I’ll be missing this by a few weeks. It looks really interesting, and I LOVED Anoushka when I saw Oklahoma last year
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#4Ramin Karimloo to star in premiere of Elvis Costello's A FACE IN THE CROWD at the Old Vic
Posted: 5/9/24 at 11:53am
I'll be back in London by the time this starts! Cannot wait!
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#5Ramin Karimloo to star in premiere of Elvis Costello's A FACE IN THE CROWD at the Old Vic
Posted: 5/9/24 at 2:07pm
It’s not the old, it’s the young
#6Ramin Karimloo to star in premiere of Elvis Costello's A FACE IN THE CROWD at the Old Vic
Posted: 5/9/24 at 4:15pm
Anouska was INCREDIBLE in Oklahoma - one of those rare moments where it feels like a genuine new sound/voice/style we've never heard before on stage. And of course Ramon always delivers. Some of the creatives behind this seem impressive too. I'm trying not to get too excited after being disappointed so much with the last time we had a hyped new musical, 'Opening Night', in London. But this sounds amazing!!!
"You can't overrate Bernadette Peters. She is such a genius. There's a moment in "Too Many Mornings" and Bernadette doing 'I wore green the last time' - It's a voice that is just already given up - it is so sorrowful. Tragic. You can see from that moment the show is going to be headed into such dark territory and it hinges on this tiny throwaway moment of the voice." - Ben Brantley (2022)
"Bernadette's whole, stunning performance [as Rose in Gypsy] galvanized the actors capable of letting loose with her. Bernadette's Rose did take its rightful place, but too late, and unseen by too many who should have seen it" Arthur Laurents (2009)
"Sondheim's own favorite star performances? [Bernadette] Peters in ''Sunday in the Park,'' Lansbury in ''Sweeney Todd'' and ''obviously, Ethel was thrilling in 'Gypsy.'' Nytimes, 2000
Updated On: 5/9/24 at 04:15 PM
JasonC3
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#7Ramin Karimloo to star in premiere of Elvis Costello's A FACE IN THE CROWD at the Old Vic
Posted: 5/9/24 at 4:27pm
Center orchestra aisle seat on a Friday night for £59 ($77).
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#8Ramin Karimloo to star in premiere of Elvis Costello's A FACE IN THE CROWD at the Old Vic
Posted: 5/10/24 at 1:32pm
Jordan Catalano said: "I. CAN’T. WAIT."
I already purchased my ticket for this production!
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Broadway Star Joined: 12/9/11
#9Ramin Karimloo to star in premiere of Elvis Costello's A FACE IN THE CROWD at the Old Vic
Posted: 8/31/24 at 5:12pm
Elvis Costello (@elviscostello) • Instagram photos and videos
I need to see more! So much more!
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#10Ramin Karimloo to star in premiere of Elvis Costello's A FACE IN THE CROWD at the Old Vic
Posted: 8/31/24 at 5:38pm
That was a great clip. "A Face in the Crowd" is a great story. I'm surprised that it has taken this long for a musical adaptation to come to fruition. I'm hoping that if this is a success it makes its way across the pond. I would love to see this.
#11Ramin Karimloo to star in premiere of Elvis Costello's A FACE IN THE CROWD at the Old Vic
Posted: 9/1/24 at 10:59pm
Any suggestions for hotels near West End theaters?
#12Ramin Karimloo to star in premiere of Elvis Costello's A FACE IN THE CROWD at the Old Vic
Posted: 9/2/24 at 12:03am
A FACE IN THE CROWD is a 1957 classic film directed by Elia Kazan with a screenplay by Bud Schulberg. It was the motion picture debut of Andy Grifffith. Patricia Neal, Walter Matthau and Lee Remick are also in the cast.
I watched the movie earlier this year and I can imagine the impact it had in 1957, even though it comes across as somewhat (but only somewhat) dated today. I would think that , if handled properly, it could still deliver a punch and have relevance today.
JasonC3
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/22/21
#13Ramin Karimloo to star in premiere of Elvis Costello's A FACE IN THE CROWD at the Old Vic
Posted: 9/2/24 at 3:36amJayElle said: "Any suggestions for hotels near West End theaters?"
"Near" is pretty subjective given that West End theatres are more spread out.
Perhaps start a new thread with your question and provide more info about budget and if your definition of near includes using the Tube or if you want your hotel to be within easy walking distance of some locations.
Rick Steves forums also provide lots of good info on hotel selections.
#14Ramin Karimloo to star in premiere of Elvis Costello's A FACE IN THE CROWD at the Old Vic
Posted: 9/2/24 at 7:44am
Presumed theater district was like NYC with similar use of subways for off-Bway fare or off-West End . Asked folks here because they go to shows there. Rick Stevens' forums? Unfamiliar.
JasonC3
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/22/21
#15Ramin Karimloo to star in premiere of Elvis Costello's A FACE IN THE CROWD at the Old Vic
Posted: 9/2/24 at 7:50am
JayElle said: "Presumed theater district was like NYC with similar use of subways for off-Bway fare or off-West End . Askedfolks here becausethey go to shows there.Rick Stevens' forums? Unfamiliar."
I suggested you start a new thread here because it would allow people to specifically answer your question and the results to be more searchable in the future. In this thread they are a bit off-topic given it is about one specific London show.
Rick Steves is one of the most acclaimed and reliable travel writers in recent decades (has had shows on PBS for ages) and is known for offering recommendations for affordable, quality lodging in cities around the world.
Here is one thread from his site that answers your question: https://community.ricksteves.com/travel-forum/england/west-end-hotel-in-london
And yes, many of us here visit London and can offer recommendations, but it is easier to do so when we know someone's desired price range and other relevant preferences. Updated On: 9/2/24 at 07:50 AM
#16Ramin Karimloo to star in premiere of Elvis Costello's A FACE IN THE CROWD at the Old Vic
Posted: 9/2/24 at 10:49am
If you’re looking to stay near the Young/Old Vic theatres (if that’s why you asked in this thread), I can give you some recommendations since that area is my home base in London. But yeah, it’s not really “near” other west end theaters like you’d see in NY. It’s absolutely walkable to them but in any direction it’s a 30-40 minute walk to a lot of them. The good thing about staying around there is you’ve got the Waterloo and Lambeth North Underground stations right there and those two will get you right to 90% of theater areas very fast.
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#17Ramin Karimloo to star in premiere of Elvis Costello's A FACE IN THE CROWD at the Old Vic
Posted: 9/2/24 at 11:09am
Excited just exciting to see Ramin Karimloo
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#18Ramin Karimloo to star in premiere of Elvis Costello's A FACE IN THE CROWD at the Old Vic
Posted: 9/2/24 at 11:57am
Ramin Karimloo is just so talented........
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#19Ramin Karimloo to star in premiere of Elvis Costello's A FACE IN THE CROWD at the Old Vic
Posted: 9/3/24 at 1:33am
BETTY22 said: "Ramin Karimloo is just so talented........"
Definitely his bluegrass voice. So versatile. No one plays dark characters everyone loves like Ramin.
whatever2
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/25/06
#20Ramin Karimloo to star in premiere of Elvis Costello's A FACE IN THE CROWD at the Old Vic
Posted: 9/12/24 at 1:43pm
anyone able to see this yet?
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#21Ramin Karimloo to star in premiere of Elvis Costello's A FACE IN THE CROWD at the Old Vic
Posted: 9/12/24 at 2:08pmThe first preview was cancelled. It’s now starting tonight I think. I will go over the weekend and report back.
"You can't overrate Bernadette Peters. She is such a genius. There's a moment in "Too Many Mornings" and Bernadette doing 'I wore green the last time' - It's a voice that is just already given up - it is so sorrowful. Tragic. You can see from that moment the show is going to be headed into such dark territory and it hinges on this tiny throwaway moment of the voice." - Ben Brantley (2022)
"Bernadette's whole, stunning performance [as Rose in Gypsy] galvanized the actors capable of letting loose with her. Bernadette's Rose did take its rightful place, but too late, and unseen by too many who should have seen it" Arthur Laurents (2009)
"Sondheim's own favorite star performances? [Bernadette] Peters in ''Sunday in the Park,'' Lansbury in ''Sweeney Todd'' and ''obviously, Ethel was thrilling in 'Gypsy.'' Nytimes, 2000
#22Ramin Karimloo to star in premiere of Elvis Costello's A FACE IN THE CROWD at the Old Vic
Posted: 9/12/24 at 2:40pm
Please do! This remains on my shortlist for next month.
whatever2
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/25/06
#23Ramin Karimloo to star in premiere of Elvis Costello's A FACE IN THE CROWD at the Old Vic
Posted: 9/12/24 at 2:44pm
thanks, binau ... i think (?) the cancelled first preview was Tuesday, and the actual first preview was yesterday (Wednesday). anyway, i'm seeing this tomorrow (friday) and was hoping for an early report.
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#24Ramin Karimloo to star in premiere of Elvis Costello's A FACE IN THE CROWD at the Old Vic
Posted: 9/12/24 at 3:45pm
You’re right sorry - is it possible they cancelled the first two previews? The UK equivalent message board @ theatre board seems to suggest last night was cancelled too then and it looks like tonight is the first performance correct if wrong. They are also saying it’s nearly 3 hours long. Sounds very ambitious.
"You can't overrate Bernadette Peters. She is such a genius. There's a moment in "Too Many Mornings" and Bernadette doing 'I wore green the last time' - It's a voice that is just already given up - it is so sorrowful. Tragic. You can see from that moment the show is going to be headed into such dark territory and it hinges on this tiny throwaway moment of the voice." - Ben Brantley (2022)
"Bernadette's whole, stunning performance [as Rose in Gypsy] galvanized the actors capable of letting loose with her. Bernadette's Rose did take its rightful place, but too late, and unseen by too many who should have seen it" Arthur Laurents (2009)
"Sondheim's own favorite star performances? [Bernadette] Peters in ''Sunday in the Park,'' Lansbury in ''Sweeney Todd'' and ''obviously, Ethel was thrilling in 'Gypsy.'' Nytimes, 2000
Updated On: 9/12/24 at 03:45 PM
Penna2
Broadway Star Joined: 2/24/18
#25Ramin Karimloo to star in premiere of Elvis Costello's A FACE IN THE CROWD at the Old Vic
Posted: 9/12/24 at 10:28pm
Both previews were cancelled according to one of his fan blogs.
This is a comment from someone who was at the show tonight...not me, from a fan blog.
Ok, First off, Ramin is absolutely amazing! He gets to demonstrate his considerable acting chops and his singing is, well, it's Ramin- powerful and gorgeous. He's looking gorgeous, too 
. But I didn't love the show. It takes place in America and so I think it would work much better with an American audience, given the subject matter. The title song is gorgeous and Ramin gets to belt the first occurrence of it. There are some good songs. Since tonight was the very first night of previews, I suspect there may be some changes and I would definitely come back to see the finished product if I was still in London.
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