"How do you solve a Problem Like Maria"

ROBERT M. · Post by **ROBERT M.** » Tue Nov 07, 2006 4:00 pm

"Creative Differences" Marian, means he just wasn't good enough to pull off the role

Gray · Post by **Gray** » Tue Nov 07, 2006 10:37 pm

I'm available if they would like to give me a ring....

Gray

ROBERT M. · Post by **ROBERT M.** » Tue Nov 07, 2006 10:54 pm

Buying the cotton wool for my ears now, Gray

Lena & Harry Smith · Post by **Lena & Harry Smith** » Tue Nov 07, 2006 11:03 pm

Hi Gray, anything's possible the way things are turning out with this production.
Although it got an excellent write up in the newspaper last week.
The reporter stated that he never could imagine anyone playing the role of Maria like Julie Andrews, but Connie Fisher is unbelievably brilliant.
He then went on to say that Leslie Garrett is the star of the show.
Of course The Sound Of Music has and always will be associated Julie Andrews, but we saw Petula Clark in 1981 in this role and she was wonderful.

Marian · Post by **Marian** » Wed Nov 08, 2006 12:02 am

Or he just didn't see eye to eye with someone Robert!

When I saw Lesley Garrett was the Mother Superior I felt a little sorry for Connie, as I thought she might be overwhelmed by her sheer presence and vocal ability.

Marian

jon · Post by **jon** » Wed Nov 08, 2006 12:55 pm

All the posters for the show on the tube in London advertised it as starting on 3 November (last Friday). Now they are saying it will be 15 November. Clearly this is to give the new guy time to learn his role, but what happened to the people who's tickets were for the show between 3rd and 15th? Presumably they are allowed to use them for later performances but it seems a trifle problematic if the shows are all sold out.

Lena & Harry Smith · Post by **Lena & Harry Smith** » Wed Nov 08, 2006 1:42 pm

Hi Jon, still doesn't seem much time for the guy to learn his new role though does it.
On trying to book for seats for an evening this month we were offered U row in the stalls, the ticket face value Â£45 selling at Â£56.50.
We declined the offer and decided to wait, just in case Connie or Leslie decide to pull out.

jon · Post by **jon** » Wed Nov 08, 2006 5:08 pm

Hi Lena and Harry

Sounds like a wise decision you've made.

Hilary · Post by **Hilary** » Fri Nov 10, 2006 11:17 am

Hi All,

Sir Terry mentioned on Radio 2 this morning that he had attended a "special" performance last night of "The sound of music."
He was VERY impressed with the show - Apparently he met all the cast members afterwards - Sir Terry said that Connie was lovely!

jon · Post by **jon** » Sun Nov 12, 2006 6:29 pm

I read a damning review of it in one of the new free London papers that have appeared in the last few months. It was from someone who said he had been to all the shows in the West End over 24 years and he thought this was the worst he'd ever seen. He was particularly scathing about the male lead who's dropped out, and also said that Connie was clearly very nervous. I think this may have been a preview production.

Lena & Harry Smith · Post by **Lena & Harry Smith** » Wed Nov 15, 2006 6:55 pm

well this evening is the opening night for "The Sound Of Music " and it's a known fact that even professional's will admit to being nervous on the first night of a production.
With all that's happened before and during rehearsels which must have been extra difficult for Connie to cope with, we wish her all the very best and look forward to seeing the reviews.

mariana44 · Post by **mariana44** » Wed Nov 15, 2006 7:54 pm

I heard on the radio this morning that Connie was absolutely fearless, and really looking forward to tonight.

I also read that she is demanding more money since Emma Williams left--which is fair enough I suppose! I also read that she insists on a car to take her to and from the theatre---well, they could hardly expect her to travel on the Central Line---or a number 7 bus--so again, that sounds reasonable to me.

This is obviously a big night for Connie--not to mention ALW--he has taken a big gamble.

I really hope it all goes well and is a SMASH HIT !!

ROBERT M. · Post by **ROBERT M.** » Wed Nov 15, 2006 11:46 pm

Don't worry Marian as Connie is a star, a natural

Plus its a sell out already, isn't it??

Marian · Post by **Marian** » Wed Nov 15, 2006 11:59 pm

Watched a review of the show, with several outtakes, on tv this morning, and it looked a really great performance. Apparently, Connie is insisting on doing eight shows a week herself. I'm sure she'll be fine, she seems to be brimming with confidence

Marian

mariana44 · Post by **mariana44** » Thu Nov 16, 2006 12:05 pm

Just managed so far to locate one review this morning on the Daily Mail web-site--lots of positive comments on Connie---not so good on Captain von Trapp--but on the whole, I think the show sounds like a success.