SIX: THE MUSICAL ON BROADWAY — Page 16

If this does come to NYC, I’d be surprised I’d they don’t switch out some of the actresses for bigger names.



I feel like this suggestion doesn't understand the show. It's an ensemble in the truest sense of the word. Everybody gets one song and nobody stands above the others. It would upset the balance of the show to have "names" in some parts and not in others. AND it looks to be a pretty hard show to perform. LOTS of dancing and back up, only leave the stage twice, lots of singing and sweating. I'm not sure what would attract someone with a "name" to a role.

Additionally... the ladies playing Anne B, Jane, and Anna are just extraordinary. I can't imagine anyone better.

Mister Matt said: "Additionally... the ladies playing Anne B, Jane, and Anna are just extraordinary. I can't imagine anyone better.

I sorta feel that way about all of them from the original Chicago cast. To me, they've all become rather iconic in their respective roles. That being said, I'd LOVE a studio recording of the songs performed by some of the stars who inspired the characters. Can you imagine how fast that CD would chart? I'd thrill at the chance to hear Beyonce sing No Way."

I would love a studio recording of the songs. I think it would be huge. I hope they keep the Chicago cast intact for its New York transfer. I am also hoping that what I read in the other thread about it possibly going into New World Stages is not true. The show deserves a broadway run. But what do I know... I am still shocked they are letting the property play on a cruise ship.

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

I always assumed "Heart of Stone" was inspired by Celine Dion's power ballads. It certainly sounds like it.

QueenAlice said: "I always assumed "Heart of Stone" was inspired by Celine Dion's power ballads. It certainly sounds like it."

I thought I was the only one. Abby sounds very similar to Celine so the resemblance is uncanny.

Mister Matt said: "Additionally... the ladies playing Anne B, Jane, and Anna are just extraordinary. I can't imagine anyone better.

I sorta feel that way about all of them from the original Chicago cast. To me, they've all become rather iconic in their respective roles. That being said, I'd LOVE a studio recording of the songs performed by some of the stars who inspired the characters. Can you imagine how fast that CD would chart? I'd thrill at the chance to hear Beyonce sing No Way."

I feel this way about the West End cast, honestly! I'll admit I've seen nothing but the megasixes from the Chicago cast but the West End cast is absolutely fantastic and I cannot imagine anyone better than them, which is a shame because there's no way that cast ever ends up on Broadway (I'd love to see them again without having to fly to London).

I think Anne Boleyn's has the widest range. In addition to both Lily Allen and Avril Lavigne, who's influence I heard from my first listen, there's also a lot of Katy Perry in that sound, and even some Megan Trainor (and I would pursue any four of them for said fantasy album).

Honestly, I'd love to hear Pink perform that one. The way the song progresses from pop to rock/punk at the end, it requires someone with an edgier sound than someone like Megan Trainor.

I feel this way about the West End cast, honestly! I'll admit I've seen nothing but the megasixes from the Chicago cast but the West End cast is absolutely fantastic and I cannot imagine anyone better than them, which is a shame because there's no way that cast ever ends up on Broadway (I'd love to see them again without having to fly to London).

In the few numbers I've seen of the West End cast, I think the Chicago cast sounded better vocally and put more personality into the characters. I was sort of deflated when I saw the West End Anne Boleyn after having seen the show in Chicago first. The actress in Chicago is HILARIOUS and sings the hell out of it, especially with some incredible riffing at the end.

Saw this in London. Not sure what people have said here but no way ever EVER will this or should this come to Broadway. Sorry folks but this is an interesting show that will never appeal to wider audiences. If you can see it. See it. Otherwise. That’s it. Anyone who invests in this for Broadway is misguided.

A nice off-Broadway run, perhaps, sounds ideal. Also, how funny are these lyrics?

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We'd spend hours strumming the lute
Striking the chords and blowing the flute
He plucked my strings all the way to G
Went from major to minor, C to D

Updated On: 7/20/19 at 05:15 AM

I think its about there same size as the Hayes theater just over 500. This week they will seat 5,000 people for a fully sold our run, Then they go to Boston where its 90% sold out in a 550 seat theater to see the show soooo I think it's going to be ok. Thank you for you opinion.

Updated On: 7/20/19 at 11:04 AM

qolbinau said: "A nice off-Broadway run, perhaps, sounds ideal. Also, how funny are these lyrics?

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We'd spend hours strumming the lute
Striking the chords and blowing the flute
He plucked my strings all the way to G
Went from major to minor, C to D"

I personally think that to create a major NYC 'buzz' they'd be better off having a 3 month run somewhere Off-Broadway, before heading in. A short sold out run would create a massive demand for tickets ON Broadway.

But I think with all the available theatre (and no doubt the theatres are clambering for it) they're probably just going to open cold.

It WILL get great reviews, I've yet to see a bad one for it from any production. There WILL be a huge buzz around it, there already is after it's London and out of town runs.

The Cast Recording is already extremely popular with tonnes of people who haven't seen it and there is no way it is going to fail. Wain eventually, yes. But stumble out of the gate, not a chance!

stagewright said: "Impossible2 said:
"I personally think that to create a major NYC 'buzz' they'd be better off having a 3 month run somewhere Off-Broadway, before heading in. A short sold out run would create a massive demand for tickets ONBroadway."

Worked great for BMC!"

They are totally incomparable shows and BMC did not get great reviews x