A Little Night Music Closure

Contrary to a recent press release that A Little Night Music at the Garrick was to extend its West End run until 5th September, it has now come to light for reasons currently unbeknown to us that the production is reverting back to its original closure date of 25th July.

As all the major and reputable online theatre news sites are saying, A Little Night Music will be closing on 25th July. It appears that the reasons behind this decision aren't being made completely clear or are perhaps being held back in anticipation of a casting announcement for the Broadway production which begins rehearsals this coming October. In the meantime we can only speculate if it means many of the cast are going to Broadway or if indeed it means that the recession is managing to sink its teeth into the highly acclaimed Sondheim show as well and so cannot carry on until September, like it has done with many other West End productions causing them to close early and unexpectedly.

A Little Night Music transferred to the West End in March after its critically acclaimed and sold out run at the Menier Chocolate Factory and has continued to rake in rave reviews in the national and local press.

Obviously, if you still haven't caught the show at the Garrick or want to see it again time is of the essence! Links to reputable ticket sites such as westendtheatre.com offering deals with hotel stays or dinners and cut price tickets are on the right hand side.

With the show closing in just 23 days, this means news of what Jessie will be getting up to next will soon be out. As ever, make sure to check back here regularly for all the updates.

Hi everyone!

Just a quick one to say I am off on holiday today to relax to the max after a hectic year at uni and therefore won't be around to look after the blog. However, it will be in the very capable hands of David who will post if there is any news.

Other than that I hope everybody is well and see you in July!

P.S It happens to be the blogs' first birthday on July 16th - ooer! Where's the time gone?!

RTÉ 'In Concert' Broadcast

Okay, so after two Monday evening's worth of general hassle, mistaken info, confusion and subsequent disappointment tonight promises to be the night! If you don't know what I'm on about, tonight should hopefully deliver the broadcast of the Andrew Lloyd Webber concert in Dublin last September and feature the part of the concert that Jessie appeared in - how time flies.

According to the schedule, it is due to be broadcast on RTÉ Radio 1 at 9pm and should last 50mins. If you don't live in Ireland and thus cannot listen directly on the radio, you can still stream the broadcast live over the internet from this link: http://www.rte.ie/radio

If you can't make 9 o'clock or you forget I will try to get a recording down or at least provide a link to a podcast or replay!

Happy listening!

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For those of you who didn't catch the broadcast or want to listen again you can download it from here: RTÉ Dublin Concert Broadcast 15/06/09

Dublin Concert Broadcast

Next Monday at 9pm RTE's Lyric FM will be broadcasting the second half of the birthday concert for Andrew Lloyd Webber performed last September in Dublin. Moreover, it will be the half that Jessie performed in so tune in if you can! You can find the Lyric FM player at www.rte.ie

Also I have recently joined Twitter, so if you are on there and would like to follow me please feel free - www.twitter.com/katierosecook

A Little Night Music Extends West End Run

Brilliant news has broken today that ALNM has extended it's run at the Garrick by six weeks, taking the closing date to the 5th September! 

What's On Stage Article

Hello!

Hi all,

Feel as if I should write a bit more of a personal entry here to apologise for the lack of recent blogging! I haven't neglected it, more a case of circumstances and a lack of much news haven't allowed for it. It's that time of year again where those of us (un)fortunate enough to be taking exams, whether they be school exams or university exams, have to bury our heads in the books and hibernate away from all civilisation if we want to achieve anything near what can be classed as good grades!

Anyhow, they will all be over soon and there is light at the end of the tunnel - allow the Hyde Park pun; we can all soon revel in the delights of the British summer. To get you through those exams it's always nice to have something to look forward to isn't it, so why not take advantage of some of the great deals many theatre ticket sellers have on?!

Especially alluring is Discount Theatre's offer on £45 A Little Night Music seats reduced to £19.50 - click on the link to get directly to the deal @ www.discounttheatre.com. Other sites which you get to via the photo links on the right-hand side are also doing some great deals. Furthermore, for any of you who fancy a two night stay in the Big Smoke coupled with a night at the Garrick, Discount London has the deal for you. Alternatively head over to www.nimaxtheatres.com where I have been assured you can somehow find better seats than on other websites.

Also if you are in London don't forget the half price booths in and around Leicester Sq - just avoid the TKTS booth as their prices don't really reassure you that they realise we are currently amidst a credit crunch.

Remember, ALNM is currently scheduled to end on the 25th July so if you want to catch it do get some tickets booked - "if you snooze, you lose" (or some other relevant quote from Rachel Tucker.)

So, good luck to those of you who do have exams and apologies to all the readers who read this for whom the word 'exam' existed only in a bygone era. Finally I suppose we should be hearing some news about that Broadway transfer malarky soon* so when we do never fear, it shall be posted here.

(Photo's for revision-motivation purposes only.)

* If the Sondheim lyrics and context of 'Soon' are anything to go by the term soon is somewhat ambiguous and misleading, so we may be waiting a while.

Buckley For Broadway?

Forget the prestige, glitz and glamour of London's West End, just 18 months after losing out on I'd Do Anything, it looks like Jessie could making her way to the bright lights of New York's Broadway and it would seem that losing out on the role of Nancy could be the best thing that has ever happened to her.

It has been confirmed today, a month in to its West End run, that A Little Night Music will be playing on the Broadway stage by the end of this year, directed by Trevor Nunn and retaining the production team that have caused the Sondheim show to have been a sell out at the Menier Chocolate Factory and successful at the West End's Garrick. However, before you start booking your flights to JFK International Airport it has not been confirmed that Jessie will be moving with the production. Casting will be opened out to anyone who wants to try their luck.

Nevertheless, this is something we will keenly be keeping an eye on over the coming months and as ever, I will keep you updated on any news.

Do you think this would be a good thing for Jessie? Has not winning I'd Do Anything been a blessing in disguise? If you have any comments or opinions on this do let us all know by posting in the comment section.