Which musical would you like to see come to Dublin ?

iMax

Having seen spamalot last night, (totally loved it) & just watched the tony award performance from Rock of ages, I'm wondering what others would like to see performed in the Fabulous Grand Canal theatre.

My picks would be: Rock Of Ages, Jersey Boys & Xanadu (I like the more contemporary ones).

Elliejo

Les Mis, Avenue Q, Wicked for a start.:D;)

athtrasna

Les Mis was here yonks ago, we don't have a venue that would work for Wicked (they fly in over 120 separate pieces...as in on overhead bars not on a plane). Avenue Q is easily staged but rumour has it the amateur rights will be out by the end of the year.

I would like to see Billy Elliott come over, I think it would go down really well with Irish audiences and it's not a huge tech show so should fit in the GCT.

iMax

Avenue Q I'd like to see. Saw Wicked in London a couple of years ago & was impressed with it, but not enough to want to see again for a while.

Sister Act is coming here & I'm not sure about that one. There's several that I see as cash ins, others that have a likely future from film to stage. Footloose is another I'd like to see.

Dublinstiofán

Elliejo wrote: »

Les Mis, Avenue Q, Wicked for a start.:D;)

Same they would be my favourites, along with the Phantom

fonpokno

No need for that Elliejo, keep it civil.

athtrasna

Elliejo wrote: »

I am being civil. It was a condescending remark that I replied to.

It was not a condescending remark, not everyone who reads/posts on this board know the technicalities of staging a major show.

I did the Behind the Emerald Curtain tour at Wicked NYC and was amazed at the tech requirements.

fonpokno

Elliejo wrote: »

I am being civil. It was a condescending remark that I replied to.

It wasn't in the least bit condescending, it was an explanation for those who wouldn't get the terminology. Back on topic now folks.


Myself, I'd love to see Wicked come here as well as Avenue Q (although Avenue Q is coming to Belfast in July!). Phantom would be great too. In fact, I just wish we had a decent numbers of musicals on in Ireland all the time. I still haven't managed to make it to any of the shows in the Grand Canal Theatre because I just can't afford it but I'm delighted to see that so many musicals are being performed in it.

fonpokno

I wouldn't be aware of the terminology myself, my knowledge of musicals is (unfortunately) usually from the audience side of the stage so it was a new term for me and I'm sure many others.

Elliejo

Well as you can see, I've deleted my posts as I seem to have unintentionally caused offence. Apologies to all.:D:D

Elliejo

Back on topic. I would also like to see Phantom come to Ireland. I went to see it in London last year, but unfortunately just as I was queueing up to go into the theatre, I got news that a good friend had died suddenly, so I spent the first half in tears. I really don't remember much about the show.

athtrasna

Phantom was also here years back..the Point had a few professional shows there before GCT...

• Les Miserables
• Phantom
• Miss Saigon
• Jesus Christ Superstar
• Beauty & the Beast
• Mama Mia
• Starlight Express

are the ones I remember, maybe there were more. I know We Will Rock You was there more recently as well.

We've had a few in the Gaiety/Olympia too over the years. Things like Cabaret & Chicago as well as the ever present Joseph and Blood Brothers.

I'm looking forward to Dirty Dancing and Sister Act this year. Wish the GCT would do something about ticket prices, better to play to full houses paying less for their tickets than a half empty theatre.

Legally Blonde would be a good one for here too...the show is such a tonic. Had the CD for 2 years before I saw it but came out smiling, the show has such a feelgood factor on stage, much better than you get from the CD.

suarez9

God save the queen

Lcarr

I'm a musical nut and take part in musicals in my home town, most recently playing Svetlana in Chess the musical. Went to see Chess in GCT and was not impressed! Did anybody else like it?

I would love to see Wicked, going to London in June and hoping to see it.. I've also heard that Jersey Boys is phenomenal!

Aisling(",)

I'd love to see Priscilla done over here,the London production is amazing!
Oh and Jersey Boys I love that show.

prosarch

Good thread!!! Love to see: Aida, Billy Elliot, the new touring Les Miz, 13 would be great as well (and yes some of these are wishful thinking). Jersey Boys, as mentioned already would be great too. Legally Blonde would be cool as well. Saw it in London recently and was a fun enjoyable evening. I guess any touring production doing the rounds in England has a shot at coming here.

Sister Act seems good, and it has gotten Tony noms for Best Musical, Best Score, so wonder what it will win on the night.

Anything that has already been here in the point would be great to see in a real theatre. I mean trying to watch Phantom from the back of the point was really, I guess, no point!!! OK OK bad joke I know

I did see Chess, and gave my views before. Was very impressed by the singing, not always by costumes and some staging, but it was great to see it over here. Did you get to sing Some One Else's Story in your production Lcarr?

iMax

I don't know if phantom would work in the GCT, it's too modern (not a bad thing). I saw it in London & the century old thearte added to the effect & romance of the show.

The problem I have with Legally Blonde is I've already seen the film (which isn't a musical) & they're gonna charge me close to €100 to see it again (same goes for sister act).

Karona

Would love to see:

Phantom,
Wicked,
Sound of Music.

athtrasna

iMax wrote: »

The problem I have with Legally Blonde is I've already seen the film (which isn't a musical) & they're gonna charge me close to €100 to see it again (same goes for sister act).

Legally Blonde the musical is another league to the film. It's an absolute must see!

iMax

I'll check it out on youtube

emeraldstar

athtrasna wrote: »

Legally Blonde the musical is another league to the film. It's an absolute must see!

I remember being disappointed at Legally Blonde! But that said, I saw it on Broadway and from what I've seen it's had a much better reception in the West End.

kickarykee

The Lord of the Rings
preferably with the original London cast
I loooooved it!

paddythere

Phantom of the opera and billy elliot

PingPing

Wicked. Honestly, just Wicked.
And I'd more than likely be asked to leave because I'd want to sing along.

Plazaman

iMax wrote: »

Avenue Q I'd like to see. Saw Wicked in London a couple of years ago & was impressed with it, but not enough to want to see again for a while.

Sister Act is coming here & I'm not sure about that one. There's several that I see as cash ins, others that have a likely future from film to stage. Footloose is another I'd like to see.

Hopefully the Grand Canal will pick up some of these bigger London shows the way the Royal Opera House in Belfast does.

Incidentally Avenue Q fans might want to check THIS out

alikindlon

PingPing wrote: »

Wicked. Honestly, just Wicked.
And I'd more than likely be asked to leave because I'd want to sing along.

I'll be there beside you!

Only saw Wicked in London before Christmas and would love if it came here, I'd go every night!

Would like to see Phantom again too but not in any rush, Blood brothers, Lion King & I missed Mamma Mia when it was here last so would LOVE to see that live!

hayser

Mamma Mia is playing in the Grand Canal in October

alikindlon

hayser wrote: »

Mamma Mia is playing in the Grand Canal in October

Great! Thanks! Better get a gang together!!:)

Ilovelucy

Sunset boulevard.

SDTimeout

alikindlon wrote: »

I'll be there beside you!

Only saw Wicked in London before Christmas and would love if it came here, I'd go every night!

Would like to see Phantom again too but not in any rush, Blood brothers, Lion King & I missed Mamma Mia when it was here last so would LOVE to see that live!

Blood Brothers is back on at the moment in Dublin.My family are at it today, would have been my 3rd time seeing it today. Maybe my 4th actually... Studying for the leaving cert and listening to the sound track. Searched BB in boards there. You should still be able to get tickets !

athtrasna

SDTimeout wrote: »

Blood Brothers is back on at the moment in Dublin.My family are at it today, would have been my 3rd time seeing it today. Maybe my 4th actually... Studying for the leaving cert and listening to the sound track. Searched BB in boards there. You should still be able to get tickets !

I hate what they did to the score to modernise it...awful!

hawthorn

What did they do to the score? I havent seen it for years. But Ive seen it at least 8 times and wouldnt rush back at €55 in the Gaiety. Although prices in London are gone through the roof, I believe.

Love to see:

Wicked
Billy Eliot
Les Mes (again....)

Can we ever hope to get the Tony Awards on Sky?? They show so many rubbish music channels, yet little or no musicals or good country music.

RTE showed Tonys around 1989 !!!

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iMax

hawthorn wrote: »

Can we ever hope to get the Tony Awards on Sky?? They show so many rubbish music channels, yet little or no musicals or good country music.

RTE showed Tonys around 1989 !!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6S5caRGpK4

His closing was pretty impressive also.


//aside

Just picked up tix for Peter Pan (which I would have preferred around Xmas time, but should be good anyway)

athtrasna

hawthorn wrote: »

What did they do to the score? I havent seen it for years.

For the anniversary (20 or 25?) a couple of years ago they re-vamped the score to make it more modern. Kinda more funky...techno...fake synthesiser...

I think I saw the original version 4 times and the new one once, and I won't be going back.

wobblyheadedbob

It's years since I saw Les Mis in Dublin, would go back in a second!

SlinkyKittin

Definitely Wicked!!!! Saw it in London at Christmas and burst into tears at Defying Gravity!

athtrasna

We don't have a theatre that could take Wicked...they fly in (and out) over 100 pieces of set during the show. Did the backstage tour in New York a few years back and the tech requirements are phenomenal, even the GCT couldn't take it.

Elliejo

Avenue Q is coming for 5 nights next April to the Grand Canal, starting 3rd April.

iMax

Elliejo wrote: »

Avenue Q is coming for 5 nights next April to the Grand Canal, starting 3rd April.

Excellent. That's one I'd really like to see.

1hnr79jr65

Phantom of the opera , mary poppins .

Im a sucker for kids stuff, im just a big kid

jazzzzy

I would love to go see a production of Ragtime the Musical. Hadn't heard of it before I went to see it in April in Cork, put on by UCC, and it was smashing! The music in it is lovely.

And then of course I wouldn't be in the slightest bit dissappointed if Wicked or Phantom were to come Though having said that about Wicked, I'd be a little weary about it to be honest. Having seen Wicked three times in London now, I would wonder if the travelling show would be as good, I mean set wise / staging quality. I'm probably making no sense, but that's my view of it. Wouldn't turn down an opportunity to go and see it though that is for sure!

athtrasna

jazzzzy wrote: »

And then of course I wouldn't be in the slightest bit dissappointed if Wicked or Phantom were to come Though having said that about Wicked, I'd be a little weary about it to be honest. Having seen Wicked three times in London now, I would wonder if the travelling show would be as good, I mean set wise / staging quality. I'm probably making no sense, but that's my view of it. Wouldn't turn down an opportunity to go and see it though that is for sure!

athtrasna wrote: »

We don't have a theatre that could take Wicked...they fly in (and out) over 100 pieces of set during the show. Did the backstage tour in New York a few years back and the tech requirements are phenomenal, even the GCT couldn't take it.

Wicked won't be coming...for the reasons I stated above. They do tour in the US and I have seen a touring production but the tours stops are all weeks/months long and still have the same tech requirements. I have seen Wicked 9 times in 4 cities. Dublin doesn't have a venue.

Fiyero

Even though they've already said they're coming to Dublin..... my choice would be Avenue Q!

It's just so much fun!

Go see it!!!

iMax

When's Avenue Q on ?

athtrasna

Elliejo wrote: »

Avenue Q is coming for 5 nights next April to the Grand Canal, starting 3rd April.

iMax wrote: »

When's Avenue Q on ?

Answer was on the page already

iMax

Sorry, tired, I'd even thanked it... I meant to ask when the tickets were going on sale