CINDERELLA West End Review | Andrew Lloyd Webberâs Cinderella at the Gillian Lynne Theatre
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So after much anticipation and many requests from commenters on social media, I finally saw CINDERELLA at the Gillian Lynne Theatre last night when I was invited to review the show's Gala Performance.
In today's video I'm giving you my full review of the show, check it out!
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I used to listen to Carrie Hope Fletcher's music and watch her vlogs, and then stopped for quite a while because life happened. It's so wild finding out all the things she's done in that time and suddenly hearing her name because of controversy with a show she's the lead in. It all feels so strange
I noticed Cinderella does a lot of solo numbers when I was listening to the soundtrack the other day. That said, if I had Carrie playing my lead, I'd be tempted to just make it a one woman show where she just sings beautifully for two and a half hours so I don't think I can blame ALW for practically doing just that.
Can I just say that your intro, alone, made me a huge fan. Your opinion is your opinion, and you're certainly entitled to it. I appreciate your knowledge and your desire to provide thoughts on both the good and the not-so-good aspects of the show. Just a thoroughly entertaining and informative review. I live quite far away from London, England and have no intention to see this show. Despite that, I watched your entire review with genuine interest.
Thank you so much, that's a really lovely comment to read and I appreciate it hugely! â€
Iâll fell the same Iâve lived in Texas our Florida all my life so there no chance Iâll ever be anywhere in Europe.
I managed to go nearing the end of previews when Michael Hamway was on as Sebastian and he definitely was incredible! I had seats in the stalls on the revolve which I was not expecting when we booked the tickets but made the performance itself absolutely incredible and definitely something Iâll remember for a long time đ
glad you got to see it finally. been following your journey with the show.
I've tried to see this show over 5 times so far!! I've got into London twice to see it and I still haven't seen it. I booked tickets over a year ago for my 2019 (!!) Xmas present. Bit frustrated, but I can only blame covid. I will see it eventually, and I'm so excited for when I do.
Another great review and thanks for doing it so soon after seeing it. Looking great as always! â€ïž
Awesome review!! I was so excited when I saw on Instagram that you were at the show last night! Hopefully you get invited to more gala nights đ
Thank you! There's a few more coming up soon, fingers crossed! đ€
Excellent, balanced review. We have tickets to see the show (unfortunately these were a pre-Christmas treat which has now had to be postponed until January due to the last show suspension) and I can't wait to see it. I have enjoyed the CD music and look forward to experiencing it for real. I appreciate your honesty in the review and thanks for putting me on to Amelie recently which is a delightful discovery!
I truly took your insightful comments to heart †Having JUST FINISHED another rewrite of a musical I'm working on. Confessions of a Retired Witch đ§ââïž. You nailed things that can go wrong in writing a musical. Scenes Must lead up to a song. Your wonderful example of A Little Night Music, with a terrific book by Hugh Wheeler, the bedroom scene leading up to Clowns. Perfect. Of course the show directed by Harold Prince is a classic. And Sondheim's score in 3/4 time a gem. I plan on seeing Cinderella when it opens on Broadway.
How is your musical coming along
Finally got to see this yesterday, absolutely loved it. We had Georgina Onuorah as Cinderella, she was fantastic. We were sat in the seats that moved in act 2, brilliant idea! I want to go again and again. It bought a tear to my eye just to be back seeing live theatre once againđđđđđđ#MickeyJoGiveaway
Love your videos. Especially this one. Made me feel like Iâm not crazy. Lol
#MickeyJoGiverway I remember when I watched your previous videos on this and itâs so nice for this one to come out after itâs fully opened and at full capacity, Iâm so exited to see in in September.
So exited to see this in October! Loved seeing your opinions on the show as bits came out over the last year!
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Huge fan of Carrie and it has been great watching all of her behind the scenes vlogs about how challenging it has been putting this show on. Interesting to hear about the revolve as it take me back to when the theatre was The New London and I saw Cats in 1981 where the staging did a very similar thing. I seem to remember there being signs saying no entry at certain points during the show whilst the seats were moving around. #MickeyJoGiveaway
What a well-constructed review!! I found the stepmother's costumes quite good, yes weird but I loved them! Especially in I Know You (idk but she looks like some animal bird) when she's compared to the queens gown. Waiting for the next vid :) #MickeyJoGiveaway
I would LOVE to see a reaction video to the âin the light a Faustian taleâ cast recording!
Laurence Connor was the wrong director for this. It needed someone who has experience of creating a show from scratch, building the world the show is set in. It needed a director who can say to the creative team, no this isnt working and needs to change. Alot of plot holes, bad casting, scenes that don't really make sense. It needs editing, the whole Godmother scene still baffles me .i have no idea how the got raves from the critics. Rebecca Trehearn is criminally wasted in this. The revolve was the best thing about the show, but that's nothing to do with the actual production. Also, I'm not entirely sure it's that suitable for kids, because of the language. Finally, Prince Charming is so underwritten, and dare i say it, not the physical type that they constantly described. I'm also not entirely sure i like that they are all surprised that a gay man could actually be a 'man's man' .
I agree with this, although I didn't interpret it that they were surprised he could be gay and manly, nobody really articulates that or questions it which is what I love, sure they assumed he was straight but they're pretty accepting of the revelation.
I think he was the best director Andrew Lloyd Webber needed a yes man the true director is ALW
I was going in with no expectation and ended up seeing it twice.. Loved it!
I also seen it twice but because the first time I just couldn't make sense of some of it so when I got the chance to go again I took it and I still didn't get itđ he describes it very well when he says MEH
I have been waiting to hear about this show. So excited for this! #MickeyJoGiveaway
This was a great review and is very helpful, thanks! đI'm glad to know to keep my excitement controlled a bit so that if it's great I can be pleasantly surprised but if I get stuck on the issues you raised I also won't be too disappointed. I especially like that you went and reviewed a show that you initially weren't so impressed by- it's super interesting to hear from someone who wasn't immediately a fan of the show. Btw- are you planning to go to The Tragedy of Macbeth starring Saoirse Ronan when it premieres in September? #mickeyjogiveaway
Even though I probably wonât see this show for a few years but Iâve loved the recording and anything with Carrie is A MUST
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Hey man great video I hope you enjoyed it
Great Review! I personally love this show, even though Iâve only been able to listen to an audio bootleg. â€ïž #MickeyJoGiveaway
I loved your honesty. Can't wait to go see it myself! #MickeyJoGiveaway
Thanks for the review
I keep seeing your videos pop up in my recommended and its finally time I watch one. Lovely review indeed, honesty and all! đ #mickeyjogiveaway
I loved your channel, put subtitles in Portuguese Brazil, please. Your videos are amazingđ„°
#MickeyJoGiveaway It currently feels like evreyone I know has seen Cinderella right now! I'm so happy you finally got to see it, I think that (from looking at production/rehearsal promo) that the set is probabaly the best part (not including the cast) but I still really want to see it
@mickyjotheatre , this is the first time I have seen this channel, I love it. I liked the way you reviewed the show, honest about what you thought but appreciated that we will have our own opinions. Have you reviewed Pipkin? I am going to see it soon and wound love to know what you think.
I fell in love with the soundtrack and would dearly love to actually see the show but, alas, I live in the US so I have no idea when or if itâll come here on a tour. I know some people have complained that Cinders borders too much on the ânot like other girlsâ but it was handled in a way that made her the most relatable version of Cinderella Iâve seen so far. And the Prince Charming twist had me laughing my head off. I hope they eventually release a video of the show for those of us who canât just get on a train to London.
Good video mate! Was interesting to hear your thoughts on it. You said what I expected really, I didnât think youâd absolutely love it but Iâm glad you didnât hate it either. Personally I really liked & enjoyed it but I guess Iâm just less critical about things & tend to just enjoy them for what they are unless of course they are actually really terrible. I do want to see it again! Was it the Joseph video you were talking about at the start where people disagreed with you? Cause I actually agreed with you more about that show than this one lol
Thank you for this honest review. I am so excited as I have tickets for October just because Iâm a fan of Carrie. Itâs a matinee as Iâm travelling long distance (and am disabled) so I understand that I may not see Carrie as understudies often do these shows - am I right? #MickeyJoGiveaway
Georgina is doing Wednesday matinees until October 25th. Per Carrieâs Twitter
@@krisb3576 Thankyou so much for this - at least I now know xx
Where did you get your pillows?? They are fabulous!!
We were there on the same night! Iâm interested to know what you thought of how they did the Cinderella transformation?
Great review and really looking forward to the next now! #MickeyJoGiveaway
This show is now my new favorite Musical, Its amazing #MickeyJoGiveaway
Im so in love with this show!!! #MickeyJoGiveaway âŁïž
Thanks for the review! So true that the music in Cinderella can get repetitive. But still, an amazing musical overall! #MickeyJoGiveaway
I wish I was in London and could see this for myself. I'm a huge ALW fan. Thank you for your review #mickeyjogiveaway
#MickeyJoGiveaway loving the new hair!
Your vids always cheer me upđâ€ïž
I've been following Carrie on her vlogs and I'm so excited about this show!!!
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Loved your review! Can't wait to come from Australia and see it!! #mickeyjoegiveaway
This is awesome, fab review, london is so far away and this show looks wonderful #MickeyJoGiveaway
Well done!!!!!
#MickeyJoGiveaway OMG hello from California! Love to hear your review. Who cares if I agree or not because you always explain and defend your opinion. Insightful! I have tickets for January. Can't wait! ALW melodies never disappoint. Remember Whistle Down the Wind? I loved that too! Keep up the great work. You helped me get through the pandemic.
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I've been listening to the soundtrack on repeat for the last 2 weeks. Really hope I get to see the show myself one day.
Completely agree!
3 of 5 thatâs a high f that very generous in my opinion Iâve not seen the stage show.
I'm not familiar with Victoria Hamilton-Barrit and was wondering if she puts on a voice or if that's just how her voice sounds. It didn't work for me on the recording. In fact, I was very close to skipping her parts when I listened to it. But maybe it works once you see her on stage.
I didnât like her Iâm afraid. But I saw a preview. I just think it was supposed to be funny but it wasnât
booked to see it in December actually canât wait #MickeyJoGiveAway
Love the review and love the haircut. Hope to see this show myself if it comes to Broadway. #MickeyJoGiveaway
Iâm also intrigued by this show. It doesnât seem to have the particular feeling that a typical ALW show has. #MickeyJoGiveaway
Do you think ALW had been Hamilton inspired? Anyway fair review. I thought the comments on your previous Cind video supported you
I appreciate your honesty and you come across really well in expressing your thoughts. I have always loved the story of Cinderella so when ALW decided to reinvent it I was intrigued. I have enjoyed all the films in particular Ever After. I like the soundtrack but disappointed it doesn't contain a libretto and lyrics at all! Love Heathers so I can't wait to see it in February! And to see gay representation onstage, i just hope it isn't done for comic affect. Why you so cute?
it is done for comic affect sorry
@@user-mw2ne6oh7n oh well representation is still representation....
@@jennifer-annehunter2827 i know, you said u hope it isnt done for comic affect. And i watched it last night and it is so i am telling u
@@user-mw2ne6oh7n thanks, as much as i dislike the use of it for comedy i do wish there was some mainstream representation which is endearing but it is what it is.
CAN'T WAIT FOR THE EXTENDED THOUGHTS
After some reflection, I can find some things I'd like to talk about too, especially in the plot
Seeing this show this week, taking my daughter to her first musical theatre. Canât wait she loves the album.. #MickeyJoeGiveaway
Amazing, hope you both enjoy! đ
You are very correct in that you are entitled to your opinion. I must admit I do not understand people who take the time to tell you they don't care what you think (when you disagree with them) when it's obvious they do - why else bother to respond? Having said that, if I could I would make the trip to London just to see this show - I love Carrie Hope Fletcher and I think the songs are fantastic (particularly "Only You, Lonely You" - stunning). Good luck with your nit-picking in your forthcoming follow up review...
Hoping this is still on when I can make it to London from the US next year. #MickeyJogiveaway
#MickeyJoGiveaway love you thank you for another great video
Going to see it tomorrow. My daughter would love the souvenir programme #MickeyJoGiveaway
#MickeyJogiveaway I was supposed to go and see the show during their preview during my London trip I hope I can make a trip down to London soon!
#MickeyJoGiveaway Iâm so excited about this show and canât wait to see it!!!
There's a new LIVE action CINDERELLA premeiring on Disney + on September 3rd w/Idina Menzel as the StepMother and Billy Porter as the Fairy GodMother.....it's definitely a CINDERELLA year!
Amazon prime. Don't associate that mess with Disney lol
@@justmeyo4589 and it was a mess!
Iâm going to see this next Saturday front row and Iâm so excited. #mickeyjogiveaway
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Love this show and Iâm so pleased that youâve finally seen it! :)
I absolutely love Cinderella unfortunately I live in the US and canât go but Iâve listened to the cast album about 12 times and Iâve also made a bad Cinderella cosplay with the stage accurate butterfly necklace that Carrie hope fletcher wears #MickeyJoGiveaway
#mickeyjoegiveaway I TRUELY HOPE THIS COMES TO AUSTRALIA!! Im no sure on the recording... but i feel i need see it as it seems better on stage!!
Love it. Great review. đđđ #MickeyJoGiveaway
eeek! im so glad you got to see the show! #mickeyjogiveaway
Where and when will it perform in America?
He just posted a video a few days ago about the Broadway opening.
I really hope I get to see this show at some point, but I doubt it will be coming to Australia anytime soon #MickeyJoGiveaway
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Love love love your review. I wish I could hear an Ivan review. I am a huge fan. I love the cast recording and really hope it makes it to Broadway some day.
Really looking forward to seeing this! #MickeyJoGiveaway
Thanks for an interesting and very open review Mickey. #mickeyjogiveaway.
I always look forward to your videos
I'm so intrigued. I've been listening to the album, and I have to say I only really like Carrie's solos (but there are enough of those for your money!)
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This video was the perfect birthday present for me thank you so much!
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Iâm glad you actually saw the show, I really hope I can get to see it at some point
I have a few mixed feelings about this show, but would love to get to see it! #MickeyJoGiveaway
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I am a huge fan of your channel and haven't seen the show and will probably not be able to for a very long time if ever so this has made me want to see what it's all about even more!!!
I would love to add this program to mt collection :) #MickeyJoGiveaway
Still not sure how I will about this show, but I am always open to giving it a chance. #MickeyJoGiveaway
YES
Hoping to see this when I visit London in 2 weeks! #MickeyJoGiveaway
Hoping it comes to Broadway! Although Iâd love to get to London again!#MickeyJoGiveaway
Very good review thanks canât wait to see it. #mickeyjogiveaway
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Hope to see Cinderella but will not be till next year before I get to london. I love Carrie and have been listening to the cast recording which I enjoy and am intrigued to see the show myself hopefully
Really wasn't sure if I should book tickets for this show so this review was very helpful #mickeyjogiveaway
Can someone explain to me why there is now Bow music until cinderella's entrance it feels weird and awkward.
Im so excited! #MickeyJoGiveaway
It a greet show i went to see this i love it seen it on you tupe
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Amazing reviewâ€ïž
#mickeyjogiveaway so excited to hear your thoughts on the show now!
Wish I could see it! Listening to the songs now. #mickeyjogiveaway
Canât wait to see it during west end live! #mickeyjogiveaway
When do we start placing bets on which songs will be performed? đ€
@@MickeyJoTheatre do you mean from Cinderella or shows in general? Xxx I hope to see something from six!
Are you planning to go? X Iâve heard you have to get there super early to get a decent spot! (First timer đđ)
#MickeyJoGiveaway Cannot wait to see this show! :)
#mickeyjoetheatre I so wish I could go see this show. Iâm obsessed with the album.
#MickeyJoGiveaway love the musical love your channel!