by jennifer49 » Thu Sep 14, 2017 9:09 pm
Went to the Alex, Birmingham yesterday afternoon and yes 9/10, will say why dropped the one at the end.
Had a great time, really enjoyed it. The plot had a few twists and turns which wasn't expecting and couldn't
wait to get to the end to see how it all panned out.
Went with the notion that this wasn't about Dusty, but it is, she is referred to right the way through, but only
because of her musical accomplishments, nothing else. Even one of her records was played on stage at one point
in the plot, but won't say which one, so won't spoil it for other people going. For those at the back or for people
who can't hear very well, probably wouldn't have heard it as turned down low for background music at that stage in the plot.
Three or four other songs were also snook in, but only sung by Dusty on stage, or possibly some of her favourites, but not recorded by her with the exception of one.
Have to say well done to the stage musicians, such beautiful sounds, think was the flutes and saxophones, in the opening scenes the musicians moved off to the right of the stage and stood in a circle to finish what they were playing, it was so beautiful wasn't taking much notice of what else was going on, I just couldn't take my
eyes off them.
All done very well, and they looked like they were enjoying themselves and a young cast to be introduced to Dusty's music. Now I'm going to come to the last little bit, was disappointed that Diana didn't have a song to sing all for herself. Has such a powerful voice, I just wanted her to stand in the middle of the stage and sing out
into the audience, but she didn't, when singing Son Of A Preacher Man was joined by the rest of the cast, could
still hear her because of her powerful voice, but was a little drowned out somewhat. Some of the other cast did
their own songs but not her, was always joined by someone else.
The audience were a bit reserved, no standing ovation at the end, just a few people did, and when they were all taking their solo bows at the end it was Ian Reddington who got the cheers and whistles and not Diana.
Maybe because the face was more familiar.
The Programme is nice, £4.00 and got a couple of pictures of you know who. A great tribute to Dusty this is because its such great music. The writer must be a fan, has got to be, and will have a few more by the time this show has run its course.
Glad I went, would recommend.
Jennifer