He would be a great Pierre! I donāt really see him as Anatole, no matter his age. He could also do Andrej/old Bolkonsky. He would be greatā¦totally underused singing wise, but really funny and heartbreaking.
Great now I really, really want him in great comet.
Managed to see Great Comet for the second time yesterday and my gods, it was just as stunning even from back of the circle!
Saved posting anything after the first watch (which was the last weekend of previews from the stalls) as didn't know if my reaction was purely "oh my God I'm actually watching my favourite show live for the first time" but nope, 100% this show is the most beautiful thing ever
Just a few thoughts under a read more in case, you know, spoilers
We had a cover for Natasha (read somewhere that may be due to an injury?) But actually I think the cover was just as good, if not BETTER than last time. She was more innocent rather than just headstrong, but bith actresses knocked it out of the park
Also Jamie has a cold and he did struggle with a couple of the high notes and was coughing up a storm, but he played it off well and still hit the note with "Petersburg!"
Sonya Alone broke everyone. The old guy next to me actually murmured "That was beautiful" under his breath, real testimant to the talent of this cast
Marya just straight up pulling a gun on Anatol still cracks me up. Plus audience was great and everyone was laughing at the right parts and clapping along in the club scenes.
Set is modern, like a nightclub feel, but speaking to a Russian fan who said it felt very much like Russia at the moment, so do with that what you will. Found the costumes a bit odd first watch having been so in love with the Broadway production however second time I was all in and went you know what, this works. (Although Broadway costume design my beloved!)
The comet at the end... I do not cry in theatres but both watches, tears were gathering as the voices swell beneath that circular glow. Now that scene I need injected direct into my veins...
Declan Bennets Pierre is gorgeous. Raw, powerful and broken, your heart bleeds. When people say he seems dull I am seriously confused about what show they're watching. He absolutely smashes the role. Honestly think he's my new favourite Pierre.
Wish I could get one more ticket but sadly, I believe that will be my last time seeing this... for now... Let us hope for a proshoot or transfer!
Fond memory. Must have been around the same week I was there. Thought Annie was a fantastic Natasha for the very same reason. No shade on Chumisa. She is great too. Glad to hear she is back now, even if apparently she still struggles after her onstage accident (hence she wears sneakers to the ball).
I miss this show. Pro shot when? West end transfer when?
if youāve been lucky enough to see him live, youāll know jamie muscato has one of those voices that has a lot more to it in person than in recordings. I think this song is the closest any recording has ever gotten to what he actually sounds like. brilliant cover anyway but it showcases his voice so well
earl carpenter people, in trieste tonight ramin and hadley dragged an unsuspecting earl on stage from the audience to sing stars. and he crushed it. and i died
Rehearsals with @hadleyfraser were productive as ever. Join us in Trieste on 25th October when we will (try and) hold it together for a couple of hours. Maybe. We'll at least give it a go. Ticket link here. #FromTheRehearsalRoom
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