West End Musicals
Posted by David Wright on 14 April 2008 - 8:30pm.
Have any Word bloggers every paid to see one of those trendy new musicals at the West End, and was it any good? Or is that a daft question? I will be in London at the end of May and am hoping to catch a good show if possible. What do you recommend, or would the theatre be a better plan of action. I saw The Women In Black a few years ago and it was chilling, but brilliantly done.
After the likes of the Abba and Queen musicals, who will be next to grace the West End. A few spring to mind:
"Cold As Ice"- Coldplay, The Musical (Warts and All) May not contain swearing.
"R Kid A"- Oasis and Radiohead combine for joint musical.
"Winehouse Shambles"- Amy and Pete' s debut at the West End. Expect "Stand Ins" most nights.
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Cabaret
Went to see this at the Lyric and was very impressed. Much darker than the film and the ending is quite powerful.
Although a naked Julian Clary is not for the weak hearted
Spamalot
Went to see this last year and it was really good, although we were up in the gods and didn't have the best view, and could see some of the special effects being set up behind the scenes (like the flying cow). It's currently got Alan Dale (who I don't think will ever escape the 'Jim-Robinson-from-Neighbours' tag) playing King Arthur.
"Chicago" is good as well, although it can depend who's in it. I've heard that "Wicked" is excellent and is one I'd like to get to.
Wicked
Went to see Wicked with my teenage daughter, not my cup of tea but she absolutely loved it. Very impressive visually mind you.