Joanna Riding

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Meagan312 wrote:Ahhh good good, I see. Sorry 'bad' was a wrong choice of word, I meant causing you to feel this way.
No problem.
I think ultimately, the show for me is on such a high pedastal it may be very difficult to knock it off. But, if it were to ever be knocked off, it would come down to earth with a big bang! ;)
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burtond wrote:The new show is certainly not bad (I will always love it to bits!)although I am not at ease with some of the new elements in Act I.
I'm sure in time Genevieve will grow on me
The nature of BETM is that it is always changing. In terms of the childrens cast changing due to age, adult cast changes, the different characteristics of each of the Billys and the tweaking of the scenes that goes on around this etc etc. The recent change of actors and creative change has probably been the most intensive for the London production. Having recently seen London shows as well as many in Australia I like the changing creativity - OK some of the changes may be more appreciated by some than others. With such a long running show changes are needed to keep it fresh. I don't think Genevieve will need to grow on you - you will need to grow on her! She is one of the best Mrs W and has contributed much to the show and I have no doubt will settle in well in London . You might be having a "Billy mid life crisis" at the moment - hope it passes!
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From Baz Bamigboye in today's Mail

Joanna Riding and cabaret performer Meow Meow will bring Michel Legrand’s lush, romantic musical The Umbrellas Of Cherbourg into the Gielgud Theatre, with previews from March 5 and an official opening night set for March 22.
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Oh, that is the most beautiful film, would love to see that
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Chris wrote:From Baz Bamigboye in today's Mail

Joanna Riding and cabaret performer Meow Meow will bring Michel Legrand’s lush, romantic musical The Umbrellas Of Cherbourg into the Gielgud Theatre, with previews from March 5 and an official opening night set for March 22.
For listeners of Classic FM (like me) they are now advertising this show and highlighting Joanna. I hope that many Billy fans will go across and support her. I will.
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And it was on Front Row last week
Stunning film, i'm sad the stage show will be in English tbh! But definitely want to see it
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Here's an article from Playbill about The Umbrellas of Cherbourg, which officially opens today.

http://www.playbill.com/news/article/14 ... d-March-22
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Broadwayworld.com reports that the current show in which Joanna appears, "Umbrellas of Cherbourg" will close early (May 21), instead of the previously announced October 1 close date:

http://westend.broadwayworld.com/articl ... 1_20110404
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That's a shame but the couple of reviews I read were not good.
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Nevertheless, here's a nice interview with Joanna about "Umbrellas" etc. that has appeared today:
http://www.broadway.com/shows/umbrellas ... cherbourg/
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