West End production of "Curtains" will stream online next week
West End production of "Curtains" will stream online next week
West End production of "Curtains" will stream online next week#1
Posted: 4/9/20 at 9:26am
Another one to the list! The musical will stream for charity, with a small donation required.
http://filmedonstage.com/news/102-broadway-musical-curtains-starring-jason-manford-will-stream-online
West End production of "Curtains" will stream online next week#2
Posted: 4/9/20 at 1:39pm
I saw this live, and while I don't understand how DHP could ever win the Tony over Raul in this role (maybe Jason Manford wasn't any where near as good as DHP), it was an entertaining evening.
The fact that yet ANOTHER West End production is being streamed continues to frustrate me. I feel sorry for the actors & creatives involved in Broadway productions who never get to showcase their work to a wider audience because of (among other things), counterproductive labour laws/unions. Wake up and realise you're doing more harm than good to your constitutes!
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West End production of "Curtains" will stream online next week#3
Posted: 4/9/20 at 1:53pm
Does anybody know if the stream will be available for a certain time after the initial live stream? Don't think I can make it at that time.
West End production of "Curtains" will stream online next week#4
Posted: 4/9/20 at 3:58pm
Erzlump said: "Does anybody know if the stream will be available for a certain time after the initial live stream? Don't think I can make it at that time."
I believe it is just the livestream, but they haven't released much information on this yet.
West End production of "Curtains" will stream online next week#5
Posted: 4/9/20 at 4:33pm
Don't feel too sorry for them, they have a MUCH stronger union that ensures all parties involved are compensated fairly for any kind of recordings. My friend works at LCT and says anything recorded is a nightmare to work out and honestly needs to be in contracts before a show even starts, but they are working on more NTLive type models to make it possible.
And David won because it was a charming, warm, funny, old fashioned song and dance performance. He wasn't giving us anything new or mind-shattering but he such a throw back in a great way. Raul gave a very dark loud and angry performance and not enough people liked that production. I'm not dissing either because I remember I would have been happy either way but it was definitely an "apples vs oranges" types of performances.
West End production of "Curtains" will stream online next week#6
Posted: 4/9/20 at 5:41pm
I agree. I would have been happy either way. Hyde Pierce gave an incredible performance as did Esparza.
West End production of "Curtains" will stream online next week#7
Posted: 4/10/20 at 4:33am
nasty_khakis said: "Don't feel too sorry for them, they have a MUCH stronger union that ensures all parties involved are compensated fairly for any kind of recordings. My friend works at LCT and says anything recorded is a nightmare to work out and honestly needs to be in contracts before a show even starts, but they are working on more NTLive type models to make it possible."
It is perfectly fine the unions are "strong" and take care of their members. But the fact is, Broadway productions can not be filmed and released and that hurts the whole industry, and the actors, in the long run. After a show closes, who is going to remember these great performances? That weekly paycheck is nice, but what is going to guarantee these actors their next job? I'm not saying they should release past shows from the archives, but these streaming rights should be in the original contracts everyone signs.
West End production of #8
Posted: 4/14/20 at 12:00pm
Streaming today (won't be available after the one-time stream)
West End production of #9
Posted: 4/14/20 at 12:56pm
Has anyone in the US been able to pay for it? My cards have been declined and am wondering if that is the issue.
West End production of #10
Posted: 4/14/20 at 12:57pmI paid for it a few days ago but used the PayPal option and had no issue.
West End production of #11
Posted: 4/14/20 at 1:32pm
Hmm. Well, one of my credit cards apparently went through as I got a confirmation email. Here's to hoping it works out fine when they start streaming. Thanks!
West End production of #12
Posted: 4/14/20 at 2:28pm
I'm trying to watch but don't see any video... Is anyone able to see it?
West End production of #13
Posted: 4/14/20 at 2:29pmI did and then it just disappeared...
West End production of #14
Posted: 4/14/20 at 2:32pm
All I saw was a "Starting in 15 mins" screen and then it disappeared and now there's nothing to click on to watch.
West End production of #15
Posted: 4/14/20 at 2:33pmThe website is experiencing technical difficulties right now
West End production of #17
Posted: 4/14/20 at 3:37pm
DHP was so lovable in the role it's not surprising the Tony voters loved him!
West End production of #18
Posted: 4/14/20 at 5:56pm
So glad I was able to see that show again! It's such a fun show and a joy to watch. Though, I preferred the original production...
West End production of #19
Posted: 4/15/20 at 4:55am
You're never going to beat the OBC for Curtains - even the supporting cast were stars. But for a UK tour it was phenomenal, they even built a replica of the proscenium of the Colonial Theatre Boston for no other reason than they could!
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