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Les Mis
Apr 19, 2006 7:50:32 GMT -5
Post by ralph on Apr 19, 2006 7:50:32 GMT -5
Now, it's a little late, perhaps (given that it's been several years since the show), but i'd like to register a few comments regarding the latest production of Les Miserables hit Melbourne.
Now, I am a great fan of this show. I have loved it since I was a small child. I performed in it in a high school version. So when it was announced that they were putting it on in Melbourne again I was obviously thrilled. Sadly, this is the point where things went downhill.
In a poorly hidden attempt to cut costs, they decided to avoid established stars for the lead roles, instead going for up and comers. And so we saw Fantine as performed by Rachel Beck, Marius in the form of David Dixon... Who, you ask?
Well, Rachel Beck was one of the cast of an absolutely terrible sitcom called Hey Dad! She later appeared (and to be fair, was good in) Beauty and the Beast. Sadly, none of this required a particularly good voice.
David Dixon, on the other hand, started out in music. He was one of the New Kids On The Block, one of the early Boy Bands. Thankfully, they are almost never heard from on oldies stations.
So, I am just taking this opportunity to have a small rant at the utter failure of a production which should have been a brilliant night out and a worthwhile way of spending a small fortune on the best seats available.
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Les Mis
Apr 23, 2006 15:27:08 GMT -5
Post by Wyrdrun S. Parker on Apr 23, 2006 15:27:08 GMT -5
I remember New Kids on the Block. I don't remember David Dixon. Both of these facts are meaningless.
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