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ClassicalX
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 Posted: Thu Jan 19, 2006 7:21 pm Post subject: War of the Worlds musical |
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What are your views on the casting of Russell as Parson Nathaniel in the War of the Worlds musical?  |
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volare
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| Posted: Thu Jan 19, 2006 7:46 pm Post subject: |
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Well Tracey I have just been listening to my hubby's War of the Worlds. Phil Lynott (Thin Lizzie) is Parson Nathaniel and he has a very very different voice to Russell...very gruff. Unless there is more later on, it doesn't seem a very large part. The music is catchy, and very different for Russell. A challenge, I would say. A speaking and singing role. Maybe he is ready to move on and is flexing his muscles, so to speak!! 
I have noticed though that one of the dates is at Bournemout 15th April, and I thought Russell was doing Classic Response. If he is, then maybe he isn't doing every night. This is something we may have to beware of.  |
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| Posted: Thu Jan 19, 2006 7:59 pm Post subject: |
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| True Val, either that or an understudy will be stepping in |
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volare
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| Posted: Thu Jan 19, 2006 8:13 pm Post subject: |
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Yes maybe the case, by why scheule him two major events at the same time!! It seems silly, and it also means fans won't know when Russell will be performing. Madness!!  |
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Nicola
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| Posted: Thu Jan 19, 2006 8:39 pm Post subject: |
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Russells in a musical?!?!
OMG! I'm going!!! |
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Nicola
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| Posted: Thu Jan 19, 2006 8:56 pm Post subject: |
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Ok, so I looked this up ASAP on the RAH website (because I live in London and wanted to see him there) and ti doesn't even mention Russell
Equally, ticketmaster doesn't mention Russell at all for any venues. Are you sure this casting isn't for next season? |
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volare
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| Posted: Thu Jan 19, 2006 9:16 pm Post subject: |
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| Russell has only just been cast in this role Nicola. It has just been announced. |
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Quawkers
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| Posted: Thu Jan 19, 2006 9:20 pm Post subject: |
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| volare wrote: | | Yes maybe the case, by why scheule him two major events at the same time!! It seems silly, and it also means fans won't know when Russell will be performing. Madness!! |
Sorry to be a synic Val but prob sells more tickets that way |
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volare
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| Posted: Thu Jan 19, 2006 9:29 pm Post subject: |
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Well yes, but a lot of strain on Russell, I would think. It is a new venture for him, and won't be easy, as it involves acting and speaking. He won't be so in control as he normally is. I would have thought he needs to be able to concentrate on that. ...but what do I know.
I have been listening to the cd..... Poor Russell. .. a nasty end.... take your tissues ladies..there will be plenty of water for the ducks anyway  |
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Quawkers
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| Posted: Thu Jan 19, 2006 9:38 pm Post subject: |
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..there will be plenty of water for the ducks anyway
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albeit salty water. I suppose its got to be a challenge for Russell perhaps thats what he wants tho I hope its not exactly a one off, but musicals not very often. Russell is his own man and there's just the chance that he would end up like many others that have a musical theatre career and end up drifting into the background. While I think about this I'm thinking of Michael Ball. A successful career but not in the limelight very often. I guess I've just got the idea of Russell being another Pavorotti or something like a huge star in his own right. Dunno if that makes any sense  |
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Ellie-May
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Cool Russell in a MUSICAL  would just love to see that. |
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volare
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Vi, it makes perfect sense.  I guess it all depends how much a success he can make of it. Or are we worrying unneccessarily? I hope so. Thinking about it..it is a brave step..a challenge, as you say, and he must want to do it. I hope to go. Will you? |
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volare
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| Posted: Thu Jan 19, 2006 9:52 pm Post subject: |
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| Ellie-May wrote: | | Cool Russell in a MUSICAL would just love to see that. |
have you seen the dates Sarah? There is one in Manchester I think |
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Quawkers
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| Posted: Thu Jan 19, 2006 9:56 pm Post subject: |
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| Not sure yet Val because of family commitment as you know. I won'tbe negative tho and I wont rule it out. I know I would love to. rarely go to the theatre |
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volare
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| Posted: Thu Jan 19, 2006 10:18 pm Post subject: |
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| Well I hope you can Vi... Might see you there. |
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