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Samantha Barks to play Elsa in the West End production of FROZEN
RippedMan
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/14/05
#50Samantha Barks to play Elsa in the West End production of FROZEN
Posted: 7/26/21 at 12:01pm
For me that set look more impressive than the Broadway version. And def still a turntable.
#51Samantha Barks to play Elsa in the West End production of FROZEN
Posted: 7/26/21 at 2:12pm
Yeah looks like they're doing a lot more with it, I'm impressed. Kept having to pause the video so I could get a glimpse at everything that's new haha.
#52Samantha Barks to play Elsa in the West End production of FROZEN
Posted: 7/26/21 at 3:01pmI do hope the rumors of it being filmed are true. I wouldn't mind a new cast album either.
#53Samantha Barks to play Elsa in the West End production of FROZEN
Posted: 7/26/21 at 3:19pmIt looks insane. I can’t wait to see it in a couple months.
Dolly80
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/15/11
#54Samantha Barks to play Elsa in the West End production of FROZEN
Posted: 7/26/21 at 3:30pm
You do know it’s terrible right? There is a new huge ice staircase for London and the Ice bridge is now a series of trucks - not flown.
Updated On: 7/26/21 at 03:30 PM#55Samantha Barks to play Elsa in the West End production of FROZEN
Posted: 7/26/21 at 4:05pmHonestly, I’m just excited to be in the renovated theatre. It looks beautiful.
Dolly80
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/15/11
#56Samantha Barks to play Elsa in the West End production of FROZEN
Posted: 7/26/21 at 4:11pm
There is at least that to look forward to.
Maybe they have improved the show also I guess. At least there is finally a set for Elsas castle besides some beaded curtains.
#57Samantha Barks to play Elsa in the West End production of FROZEN
Posted: 7/26/21 at 4:56pmThese set improvements look great. It’s too bad they closed Broadway and couldn’t bring these upgrades over with that poor new cast who barely got a chance.
DrewJoseph
Featured Actor Joined: 5/1/16
#58Samantha Barks to play Elsa in the West End production of FROZEN
Posted: 7/26/21 at 5:28pmHope this show at least survives till I can travel to see it again. Anyone know what happened to that supposedly aladdin disney+ release? Updated On: 7/26/21 at 05:28 PM
#59Samantha Barks to play Elsa in the West End production of FROZEN
Posted: 7/26/21 at 6:26pm
DrewJoseph said: "Hope this show at least survives till I can travel to see it again. Anyone know what happened to that supposedly aladdin disney+ release?"
Drew Joseph, I have heard 2 different stories about the Aladdin film: one was that they were holding onto it for "the right moment". Like, the holidays or a month when they need something big to promote. The other rumour I heard was that it was scrapped and they won't be releasing it. Not sure what to believe.
#60Samantha Barks to play Elsa in the West End production of FROZEN
Posted: 7/26/21 at 10:40pmIt’s no Beauty and the Beast, but the full-length version of the Hygge number, which grows more and more ridiculous and naked as it builds, is one of my favorite “wacky production numbers” of the past decade.
#61Samantha Barks to play Elsa in the West End production of FROZEN
Posted: 7/26/21 at 11:31pm
CATSNYrevival said: "I do hope the rumors of it being filmed are true. I wouldn't mind a new cast album either."
It really seems like Disney is putting a ton of money into the London production and is hoping it’s a bigger hit than its Broadway counterpart. I do wonder if that might delay a potential filming of it, though.
SouthernCakes
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/29/19
#62Samantha Barks to play Elsa in the West End production of FROZEN
Posted: 7/26/21 at 11:35pmThe Broadway version just missed the “wow” factor. It was fine. But the new music wasn’t anything too memorable (no more winter, bring back summer) and the physical production wasn’t all that interesting. Looks like they realized that.
#63Samantha Barks to play Elsa in the West End production of FROZEN
Posted: 7/26/21 at 11:48pmI liked a lot of the new songs especially “What Do You Know About Love” and “Monster.” I think they were right to cut “True Love.” It’s a lovely song but it dragged the momentum of the second act to a screeching halt. I’d love to see them further streamline the opening. I’m pretty sure the new cast recorded “I Can’t Lose You” but it hasn’t been released as far as I know.
#64Samantha Barks to play Elsa in the West End production of FROZEN
Posted: 7/27/21 at 12:00amIf Disney is going to film it, they’ll probably do it in 7 years when they’re on their 10th replacement cast.
#65Samantha Barks to play Elsa in the West End production of FROZEN
Posted: 8/26/21 at 11:31pm
I believe this photo is from an invited dress as previews don’t start until tomorrow night(or tonight if you’re in London time).
absolutely breathtaking and much more impressive than the Broadway set, which is a shame.
#66Samantha Barks to play Elsa in the West End production of FROZEN
Posted: 8/28/21 at 12:35pm
Shows getting raves on theatreboard.co.uk.
Saying the set is insanely impressive and improved. Raves over the bridge that just constantly rolls on and on and on.
#67Samantha Barks to play Elsa in the West End production of FROZEN
Posted: 8/28/21 at 2:02pm
Luminaire2 said: "Shows getting raves on theatreboard.co.uk.
Saying the set is insanely impressive and improved. Raves over the bridge that just constantly rolls on and on and on."
I've been keeping up with the preview reports there as well. While I enjoyed the Broadway production more than most, there is no denying that the set was pretty bare bones and the lighting was just too dark. The West End version sounds like a technical marvel (which is what the Broadway production should have been). While I'm disappointed Broadway never got the magical and spectacular version of Frozen it deserved, I am thrilled to read that the production has been so greatly improved upon.
RippedMan
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/14/05
#68Samantha Barks to play Elsa in the West End production of FROZEN
Posted: 8/28/21 at 2:51pm
Do we think Disney would ever bring this improved version back to Broadway? Maybe that's why they shut it down?
Owen22
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/24/11
#69Samantha Barks to play Elsa in the West End production of FROZEN
Posted: 8/28/21 at 3:17pm
Yeah, but theatreboard.co.uk also seems to think Be More Chill is pretty great too....
hearthemsing22
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/14/20
#70Samantha Barks to play Elsa in the West End production of FROZEN
Posted: 9/1/21 at 11:17am
RippedMan said: "Do we think Disney would ever bring this improved version back to Broadway? Maybe that's why they shut it down?"
Why would they? It wasn’t doing as well as they hoped, you never know how Broadway audiences will respond compared to West End audiences, and I’m SURE there are new works that deserve a chance before they’d bring back a show that closed a year ago (yes I’m well aware about Waitress but that’s a different story). It seems highly unlikely and I don’t think it’d be a wise move. Give other shows a chance!
#71Samantha Barks to play Elsa in the West End production of FROZEN
Posted: 9/1/21 at 12:00pm
Owen22 said: "Yeah, but theatreboard.co.uk also seems to think Be More Chill is pretty great too...."
Yes, but its a two way street. There are plenty of shows that London loved, that NY/the US didn't care for, and vice versa.
#72Samantha Barks to play Elsa in the West End production of FROZEN
Posted: 9/1/21 at 3:23pm
RippedMan said: "Do we think Disney would ever bring this improved version back to Broadway? Maybe that's why they shut it down?"
The Broadway version proved pretty early on it had little staying power. It looks like the West End has a theatre that has the space to give it enough spectacle to wow audiences into overlooking any of its dramatic shortfalls.
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