West End CABARET Revival (and B’way Transfer?) - News & Discussion Thread- Page 24

[Bettyboy72]

Posted: 8/22/23 at 9:16pm

JSquared2 said: "Bettyboy72 said:Jake was a let down in Kinky Boots. Couldn't sing the score, was winded throughout and the acting was non-existent. The emcee is certainly in his wheelhouse. but I hope he has an acting coach."



Whaaa?? Are you sure you actually saw him in the show? He seemed more than capable when I saw him."

Yes I am a fan and saw him midway through his run. I love Jake but he had trouble with the soulful score when I saw him. His range was limited and he couldn’t belt at all. He did fine with some of the poppier parts. He seemed out of his element acting on stage. That was my impression. It did not seem he and the woman from Pentatonix moved tickets as the theatre was half empty on a weeknight.

The emcee is a very complex and layered role, not an affected gogo boy. I hope Jake has support during rehearsals. I’d have preferred an actor with some vocal skill over a pop performer. 

 

[imeldasturn]

Posted: 3/1/24 at 6:57am

A new EP with ‘Wilkommen’, ‘Don’t Tell Mamma’, ‘I Don’t Care Much’ and ‘Cabaret’ from the recent BBC Radio 2 session with Self Esteem and Jake Shears is being released 8th March

[CJRochester]

Posted: 5/24/24 at 7:09pm

Upcoming cast changes for the West End show in June. Layton Williams to play the Emcee. Rhea Norwood (Heartstopper) as Sally. 

https://www.whatsonstage.com/news/layton-williams-rhea-norwood-sally-ann-triplett-and-fenton-gray-in-rehearsals-for-cabaret-first-look_1602753/

[everythingtaboo]

Posted: 5/26/24 at 11:20am

CJRochester said: "Upcoming cast changes for the West End show in June. Layton Williams to play the Emcee.Rhea Norwood (Heartstopper) as Sally.

https://www.whatsonstage.com/news/layton-williams-rhea-norwood-sally-ann-triplett-and-fenton-gray-in-rehearsals-for-cabaret-first-look_1602753/"

I'll always have a soft spot for Layton, he was my Billy when I saw Billy Elliot in London. Plus, he's just so talented. But I'm surprised, with Layton and Imogen from Heartstopper, they're really going for the young crowd this summer!