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[Miles2Go2]

Posted: 2/14/20 at 9:01pm

Thanks! I found this post from “ggerston,”

Another tidbit- each of the Queen's songs is "inspired" by an existing recording artist. Per the Programme:

Catherine of Aragon - Beyonce and Shakira
Anne Boleyn - Lily Allen and Avril Lavigne
Jane Seymour - Adele and Sia
Anna of Cleves - Nicki Minaj and Rihanna
Katherine Howard - Ariana Grande and Britney Spears
Catherine Parr - Alicia Keys and Emeli Sande

[Um Kulthum]

Posted: 2/14/20 at 9:01pm

Miles2Go2 said: "Listening to the London recording tonight in preparation for seeing it on B’way two weeks from tonight.

Two questions:

1. In one of the threads awhile back someone posted about which female singer each Queen was meant to resemble musically/vocally. Can anyone recall?

So far: I think:

No Way - Beyonce
Don’t Lose Ur Head - Lily Allen

2. It’s driving me crazy but “Ex-Wives” has sections that seem to resemble a well know (possibly Christmas?) song. Anyone hear that or am I just crazy? Lol"

Re: #2, it's "Greensleeves"– which according to legend was written by Henry VIII for Anne Boleyn, and the same tune is also used for the Christmas carol "What Child Is This" 

[Scarlet Leigh]

Posted: 2/14/20 at 9:03pm

Miles2Go2 said: "Two questions:

1. In one of the threads awhile back someone posted about which female singer each Queen was meant to resemble musically/vocally. Can anyone recall?

So far: I think:

No Way - Beyonce
Don’t Lose Ur Head - Lily Allen"

I found it buried in the original Six topic. 

Per the UK Programme, the following are the inspirations for each Queen's song:

Catherine of Aragon - beyonce and Shakira
Anne Boleyn - Lily Allen and Avril Lavigne
Jane Seymour - Adele and Sia
Anna of Cleves - Nicki Minaj and Rihanna
Katherine Howard - Ariana Grande and Britney Spears
Catherine Parr - Alicia Keys and Emeli Sande

[Impossible2]

Posted: 2/14/20 at 9:08pm

Howard always reminds me more of Sporty Spice than either of those 2 lol

[Miles2Go2]

Posted: 2/14/20 at 9:13pm

Great. Thanks, everyone. I’m getting excited.

Cool about Greensleeves. I knew if reminded me of a Christmas song that I vaguely recalled sharing the music from another song. Fascinating history and cool that they mixed into the song.

[KingOfTheMine]

Posted: 2/14/20 at 10:51pm

I was at tonight's second preview, and let me echo the praises of everyone who posted about last night.  This show might be the most fun I've ever had in a theatre.  The score is consistently great and extremely catchy, and all six Queens are giving stellar performances.  I was worried going in that the shorter running time would leave the evening feeling a bit slight, but that couldn't be farther from the truth.  The construction of the show is actually very smart, and they give the audience just enough to leave them clamoring for more.  I had a great view from the rear mezzanine, so no one should worry about missing anything or being too far away.

[RWPrincess]

Posted: 2/15/20 at 10:39am

The Playbill has 2 full pages with the background of each Queen as well as which singers they are meant to resemble vocally. So no need to worry about remembering any of it. 

I also purchased the souvenir program which has additional info about each Queen. The photos are also beautiful.

[Jarethan]

Posted: 2/15/20 at 11:36am

RexInLights said: "Allow me to agree with all of the positive notes. This is a witty, hugely energetic, exceedingly clever romp. I had so much fun over the 85 minutes and cannot wait to see it again. As mentioned, the enthusiasm in the crowd was infectious - and this format lends itself to it. I smell a big hit."

Is it really 85 minutes?  It was 70 in Cambridge.

 

[Impossible2]

Posted: 2/15/20 at 12:01pm

Jarethan said: "RexInLights said: "Allow me to agree with all of the positive notes. This is a witty, hugely energetic, exceedingly clever romp. I had so much fun over the 85 minutes and cannot wait to see it again. As mentioned, the enthusiasm in the crowd was infectious - and this format lends itself to it. I smell a big hit."

Is it really 85 minutes? It was 70 in Cambridge.

 

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It has never been 70 minutes anywhere.

It has always been advertised as 75 minutes and I have never seen it run under 80.

Depending on crowd reaction between songs, it'll sometimes even run up to 85.

Unless they were all on speed the night you went x

[KingOfTheMine]

Posted: 2/15/20 at 2:44pm

Last night I was on the street at 9:30, and the show started 5-10 minutes after 8.  I can't compare since I didn't see the show in any other cities, but the 80-85 minute run-time mentioned by Impossible2 definitely lines up with that. 

[Impossible2]

Posted: 2/15/20 at 4:15pm

KingOfTheMine said: "Last night I was on the street at 9:30,and the show started 5-10 minutes after 8. I can't compare since I didn't see the show in any other cities, but the 80-85 minute run-time mentionedby Impossible2 definitely lines up with that."

I've seen it 8 times and none of those were ever 70 minutes, even in it's early days before it was streamlined.

[QueenTwinnied]

Posted: 2/15/20 at 5:28pm

When I saw the show it was about 75-80 minutes. Some people also aren't factoring the Megasix encore, which runs for a few minutes including a final bow. I think it can depend on the crowd reaction, because certain sections will be longer with applause/laughter. For example, sometimes All You Wanna Do gets a huge applause, but one time I saw the show it was dead silent afterwards. It really depends on the audience. 

[ggersten]

Posted: 2/15/20 at 7:59pm

Didn't Jeremy Harris say it was ok for people to text during Slave Play? Well, Mr. Harris also decided to film the intro to the MegaSix on Valentine's Day. 

Harris Tweets the MegaSix

[starcatchers]

Posted: 2/15/20 at 11:02pm

ggersten said: "Didn't Jeremy Harris say it was ok for people to text during Slave Play? Well, Mr. Harris also decided to film the intro to the MegaSix on Valentine's Day.

Harris Tweets the MegaSix"

There was literally someone standing in the aisle tonight filming the whole ending and no one said anything to them. 

[showbizkid2]

Posted: 2/16/20 at 6:55pm

ggersten said: "Didn't Jeremy Harris say it was ok for people to text during Slave Play? Well, Mr. Harris also decided to film the intro to the MegaSix on Valentine's Day.

Harris Tweets the MegaSix"


 

isn’t this the Arts Theatre Show in London? Very narrow stage? 

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 2/16/20 at 7:47pm

No that’s broadway and they call out “New York” at the very beginning of that clip.

[BwayinVan]

Posted: 2/17/20 at 12:11am

I know it's early but to those who have seen it, would it be better from the 2nd last row of the orchestra or row E in the rear mezz (first row of the rear mezz). Both seats are $99.

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 2/17/20 at 1:08am

Go with the mezz

[QueenTwinnied]

Posted: 2/17/20 at 1:55am

Jordan Catalano said: "No that’s broadway and they call out “New York” at the very beginning of that clip."

It's also very clearly the Broadway cast lol

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 2/17/20 at 9:11am

Plus that lolol

[ARRenthead]

Posted: 2/17/20 at 12:39pm

I saw a little upthread mention about merch. Does anyone have pics/price list? Thanks!

[verypersonalflair]

Posted: 2/17/20 at 12:56pm

ARRenthead said: "I saw a little upthread mentionabout merch. Does anyone have pics/price list? Thanks!"

Most everything on sale is also available online on Platypus Merchandise. The only thing I'm sure is missing is the photobook, but I'm unsure of the price.

[Call_me_jorge]

Posted: 2/17/20 at 12:59pm

The Six twitter account seems to be hinting at a new cast recording, most likely of The Broadway cast.

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 2/17/20 at 1:27pm

How is that hinting at a new recording? Just sounds like they’re saying it’s on Spotify.

[ARRenthead]

Posted: 2/17/20 at 1:31pm

verypersonalflair said: "ARRenthead said: "I saw a little upthread mentionabout merch. Does anyone have pics/price list? Thanks!"

Most everything on sale is also available online on Platypus Merchandise. The only thing I'm sure is missing is the photobook, but I'm unsure of the price."

Thank you!