West End Gossip #4

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Got a ticket to see Leslie Odom Jr.
Took about 43 minutes, with 27000 in front of me. I’ve seen people who are still waiting and who have had 114000 in front of them.
Same for me, entered the queue at about 24k and got the date and performance I was planning on about 45 mins later. I hadn't checked the dates he's not doing either beforehand which was risky 😵💫 but luckily not the one I booked!!
 
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She is fully trained, but, she isnt particularly good. Not lead role good anyway.

She absolutely wouldnt be getting these roles without love island and social media, and thats the problem. Shes still stunt cast influencer to some degree.
So from that take then wouldn’t a big chunk of known West End performers, especially Tours who have any other media experience then classify as stunt casting?

Whether you think she’s good or not, she is not at the level of reality stars and influencers who have zero experience and join shows to pull in the crowd.
 
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I was 41,000ish in the queue, got in after about 70 mins, still good amount of availability left
 
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Took an hour and 40 but got some at a good price so delighted. I also panicked and thought I’d booked one of his off days but think I’m okay!
 
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So from that take then wouldn’t a big chunk of known West End performers, especially Tours who have any other media experience then classify as stunt casting?

Whether you think she’s good or not, she is not at the level of reality stars and influencers who have zero experience and join shows to pull in the crowd.
Not really, as theyve usually trained, paid their dues, worked their way up in small parts/ensmeble etc and usually got known for other roles such as TV acting. So its all linked to honing their craft.

Amber trained, but struggled to get cast in anything. Did Love Island and suddenly shes in lead roles.
 
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Amber now making it clear that she's only out for a while, and bigging up Hannah.

Looks like they cancelled this afternoon's show altogether.
 
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I have some mutuals with Amber and she was very candid at the time that she was doing Love Island to access a level of ‘known’ that would help her career. Her sister is arguably better (has been an understudy Elphaba) but without the name recognition and social media following she’s not really broken out of swing/ensemble/understudy (no disrespect to these roles!)
 
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Got a ticket to see Leslie Odom Jr.
Took about 43 minutes, with 27000 in front of me. I’ve seen people who are still waiting and who have had 114000 in front of them.
I've never seen Hamilton and have never heard of Leslie Odom Jr, am I missing out here???
 
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I've never seen Hamilton and have never heard of Leslie Odom Jr, am I missing out here???
The appeal is that he is the original Aaron burr on Broadway. I love Hamilton as a show but I know tickets are going to be selling like hotcakes because I think people want the prestige of seeing the original burr on stage but I have yet to have someone who hasn't been brilliant in the role.
 
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The appeal is that he is the original Aaron burr on Broadway. I love Hamilton as a show but I know tickets are going to be selling like hotcakes because I think people want the prestige of seeing the original burr on stage but I have yet to have someone who hasn't been brilliant in the role.
This is very true. I’ve got tickets because (for me), it’s very special he’s coming over.
 
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