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Post by Talissa on Dec 14, 2006 15:35:42 GMT 11
So far there's a rumour Chess will be part of the 2007 season. If so, it'll be very interesting to see which version they decide to go with and how they approach it. It'd have to be done in concert, which at least should disguise some of the plot weaknesses. At any rate, whatever the shows, the dates have been announced, so you can start making your plans. July 18 to 22 August 22 to 26 October 3 to 7 The season should be officially announced in April. At least there's plenty to keep us busy until then  |
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Post by thoroughlymodern on Dec 15, 2006 11:46:12 GMT 11
Very excited to hear about "Chess" - this is one of the first musicals I ever loved. No idea how they'd cast it, but we'll see. Where did you hear about the dates? The website doesn't make mention of them.
Can't wait for Season 2007.
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Post by Sally on Dec 15, 2006 17:29:59 GMT 11
If you're a subscriber, you get a lovely TPC Chrissie card - the dates for 2007 are on that |
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Post by jackjackjack on Jan 3, 2007 0:33:13 GMT 11
So, to compile the rumours (and bring them back into the right topic) we have:
Sweet Charity
Chess
Damn Yankees
Which for me is good for broadening my knowledge, but not so good for being able to discuss them beforehand.
Yonkers, can I ask why you think Damn Yankees is a "strange choice"?
James
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Post by Yonkers on Jan 4, 2007 0:14:08 GMT 11
Ok, I think it a strange choice because it was a major flop when it was first done here by JCW's in the early 60's. The show is peppered with references and centred around the game of baseball which at that time was fairly unknown. Williamson's bought the show pretty much as it was by the same composer and lyricist as The Pajama Game (Ross/Adler) which they had had a huge success with four years earlier. Maybe todays audiences know enough about baseball now to appreciate it, then again it is only for a handful of performances and they do have a subscription base to fall back on.
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Post by jackjackjack on Jan 6, 2007 16:22:49 GMT 11
I think we have a reasonable knowledge of baseball, but I don't know if we know any more than they did in the 60s. We've all seen plenty of baseball movies though haven't we? Without having wathced much baseball I know terms like 3 strikes, 4 balls, 9 innings, 7th inning stretch, pinch hitter, curve ball, etc.
I think I'll do alright.
James
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Post by Talissa on Jan 6, 2007 18:09:16 GMT 11
One of these things is not like the others.
In terms of accuracy, that is.
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Post by nut84 on Jan 7, 2007 11:24:00 GMT 11
I had also read that they were doing 42nd Street
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Post by violet on Jan 7, 2007 17:50:33 GMT 11
i heard that too.....maybe theyre not doing damn yankees?  i think i red something about little me too... does neone know?? |
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Post by Yonkers on Feb 19, 2007 12:29:19 GMT 11
It's SWEET CHARITY, 42ND STREET and LITTLE ME. Cast in LITTLE ME is Marina Prior and Mitchel Butel.
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Post by Talissa on Mar 25, 2007 22:10:42 GMT 11
I think we can say Sweet Charity is confirmed, with Nancye Hayes directing and Sharon Millerchip starring. Happy, Sally?  |
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Post by Sally on Mar 25, 2007 23:10:08 GMT 11
Yes!
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Post by Yonkers on Mar 26, 2007 1:37:14 GMT 11
Marina Prior has pulled out of LITTLE ME.
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Post by Yonkers on Mar 27, 2007 18:41:28 GMT 11
Accentuate, I have no affiliation with them whatsoever. I just have my ear to the ground (via reliable sources). It is you who sounds as though you are an employee of the company and that I am stealing your thunder by letting the cat out of the bag prior to an official announcement. I thought you'd be grateful for these crumbs I throw you.
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Post by accentuate on Mar 27, 2007 18:48:14 GMT 11
Thankyou for the crumbs. For someone so disinterested in the company, you sure keep that ear VERY close to the ground about what it is they are doing. |
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