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UK_Bloke
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Sep 13, 2006 - 08:25 PM |
 
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Hi
Has anyone been to see the "Lion King" Musical at the Shanghai grand theatre? If so, whats it like and which are the best seats in the house? whats the theatre like?
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sallywonderland
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Sep 13, 2006 - 08:44 PM |
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I saw it but in the US not Shanghai. Someone gave me a free ticket so I went but I couldn't wait to get out of there. Personally I thought it was cheesy but it all depends on what you like. I, myself, am not a fan of the broadway musical thing. But as far as cheesy broadway musicals go then it is okay. The costumes are cool. If anyone ever gave me anymore free tickets I'd sell them or give them away for sure. |
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UK_Bloke
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Sep 13, 2006 - 08:53 PM |
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sally
thanks for your opinion  . ditto, I am not broadway musical fan either, infact I have never been to one but I thought why not, lets give it a try as there is first time for everything and guess I get a chance to see the Grande Theatre.
As for cheesiness, I think its a personal taste but be interesting to see other members comments too
thanks once again
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Sep 13, 2006 - 09:00 PM |
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We just went on Saturday night and I thought it was pretty good. Everyone in the audience seemed to have enjoyed it tremendously, particularly the young children. We had great RMB680 seats, and so the angle was fantastic - dead centre in front of the stage. The characters came down the aisles on a couple of occasions and brushed against those who sat by the aisles. The children were thrilled to bits!
If you can afford it, I think it is well worth the outing! My two cents' worth. |
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UK_Bloke
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Sep 13, 2006 - 09:18 PM |
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We are going for the VIP seating. Is it best to get the tickets on the day or pre-book them. The thing is we are not in SH until 24th Sept. |
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fu2u2
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Sep 13, 2006 - 09:29 PM |
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Went to see Lion King with the kids age 2 & 5. Had VIP seat, it's a grat show, both sat through the show transfixed to the music and action on stage. If you are taking children, I will suggest they watch the Lion King DVD several times before you take them, so they understand the story and reconise all the music, as the stage version follows the film. |
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suziqueen22
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Sep 13, 2006 - 09:41 PM |
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Went there about 2 weeks ago, we sat on 3F in the front side, pretty clear actually, not bad. and this play is SOOOOO GOOD. |
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UK_Bloke
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Sep 13, 2006 - 09:44 PM |
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I am looking forward to seeing the play |
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MissVicki
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Sep 13, 2006 - 09:54 PM |
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Hi UK bloke how's the Magner's? I went to see Lion King in London and it was fab. Not seen it here yet but I think you can get tickets through devitickets. I saw an advert for the company on this site. |
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UK_Bloke
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Sep 13, 2006 - 10:03 PM |
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missVicki darling the Magners was fab! It was a warm day so put tons of ice and it was so refreshing went down a treat gulp gulp gulp mmm mmm but I did have for u2 . Feeling thirsty hun? I bet!
last nite was single malt whisky nite and had one too many ohhhhh my head hurts |
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nettyli
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Sep 13, 2006 - 10:55 PM |
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We got the rmb480 tickets, which were just fine. I've seen it in London, and it was so much better there, simply because the stage is tiny here! Didn't have the same affect. However, my husband was quite impressed, and he usually does NOT like musicals. Costumes, and stage settings are great, but there are a couple of slow parts...but still very worth seeing |
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turtle
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Sep 14, 2006 - 07:33 AM |
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We went back in July and thought it was great, my 8 year old who is a big Lion King fan thoroughly enjoyed it. |
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Macpod
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Sep 14, 2006 - 01:18 PM |
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if you get the VIP seats you should be able to get them a week or so in advance, i wouldnt risk buying at the door. The cheaper >480 seats gets sold out a month in advance.
I had the 480 seats first role on the balcony. VIP might have made it better but the best part for me were the jokes catered for the local crowed. but if you dont understand local pop culture it wont mean anything for you.
interesting, yes. riveting, no. i suppose its more of a kiddie show |
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Liesl
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Sep 14, 2006 - 04:49 PM |
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i will be there this saturday matinee show, front seat, rmb 580. |
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UK_Bloke
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Sep 14, 2006 - 08:47 PM |
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thank you all for your comments, we will be going on Sat 30th Sept 19:15 show. Friend in SH has bought the VIP tickets for us.
Also hope to meet you guys at bonbon on Fri 29th Sept for a few drinks and chat with expat members:)
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mem0998
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Sep 17, 2006 - 06:36 PM |
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Hey, just went today. Had the 660 rmb seats (or something like that). Great seats, comfy too. Took 2 12 year olds and 2 17 year olds. I was worried they wouldn't like it, but all of them loved it! The production is just amazing to watch...some slow parts, but watching how they do the show is just as entertaining as the show itself.
I would definitely recommend seeing it, no matter what age your kids are (or no kids at all!) |
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CTexpat
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Sep 17, 2006 - 08:45 PM |
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Our landlady gave us three 800RMB tickets for Friday night (5th row center) so of course we went!!! We brought our youngest child who is 16, and we all loved it. There is really something for every age level, and the costumes are magnificent. I have tried to get discount tickets several times over the years in New York at the TKTS booth, but it has always been completely sold out. I highly recommend it. |
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Expatria
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Sep 18, 2006 - 09:51 AM |
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Tip for if you bring a small child: Bring his or her car seat to sit in. We did this with 2yo son, and he was at eye-level with us. Much better. He LOVED it. We had watched it many times before (skipping the scary parts -- it wasn't so bad in the theater). Also, we took him down front before it started to look in the orchestra pit -- all the musicians were really nice, waving, etc. |
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dianne
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Sep 18, 2006 - 10:51 AM |
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I would love to go to Lion King but my room mate already went to watch with her parents if someone is looking for companion am available! |
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mels
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Sep 18, 2006 - 11:44 AM |
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I just watched the show last night.. it was GREAT! their costumes are really cool! |
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