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Is it just me or.....

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I've been watching clips of the Broadway cast of Matilda performing and they just don't excite me like the English cast do, however the Bruce I saw was AMAZING, very cheeky and full of energy.
So is it just me or does the Matilda Broadway cast not 'do it for you' like the West End cast does?
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Must confess - I thought that too, but I assumed that I'm just biased. I think most of them perform every day - maybe they're exhausted!
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Yeah maybe, but its just the way they perform its too americanised! It doesn't have the childlike rawness!
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I'm sure they'll have been through the same rigorous audition process that the British cast have experienced, have worked hard and rehearsed with diligence and commitment. So they deserve our appreciation for what they do.

There are enough people in the world who are prepared to take a pop at kids who perform - lets keep it positive on here. The fact that they have made the cast means they are top of their game, and we all know that this doesn't happen by accident. :D

And if there are any American NAPMs reading this - especially if your DCs are part of the cast - well done to them, and well done to you too =D> =D> =D>

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Flosmom wrote:I'm sure they'll have been through the same rigorous audition process that the British cast have experienced, have worked hard and rehearsed with diligence and commitment. So they deserve our appreciation for what they do.

There are enough people in the world who are prepared to take a pop at kids who perform - lets keep it positive on here. The fact that they have made the cast means they are top of their game, and we all know that this doesn't happen by accident. :D

And if there are any American NAPMs reading this - especially if your DCs are part of the cast - well done to them, and well done to you too =D> =D> =D>

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I feel kinda guilty now :( they are very talented and I know, from YouTube comments, that a lot of people do like them A LOT, but I just prefer the west end cast, no offence intended at the broadway cast whatsoever! I am extremely sorry if I did insult any American NAPMers or anyone in the show!
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Flosmom wrote:I'm sure they'll have been through the same rigorous audition process that the British cast have experienced, have worked hard and rehearsed with diligence and commitment. So they deserve our appreciation for what they do.

There are enough people in the world who are prepared to take a pop at kids who perform - lets keep it positive on here. The fact that they have made the cast means they are top of their game, and we all know that this doesn't happen by accident. :D

And if there are any American NAPMs reading this - especially if your DCs are part of the cast - well done to them, and well done to you too =D> =D> =D>

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You're right, and my comment was wrong. From reading stuff written about the two versions, it's clear that they're tailoring the productions for each audience. If we like ours better and they like theirs better, then they've got it right. And well done to them for the accents too - another whole element that the kids here don't have to take on. However, as a Matilda parent, two/three days a week was plenty, though obviously it can be different if the kids are living in.
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