Any Dream Will Do.

[Chloe O'brien]

I read in a magazine article a few months ago before any dream will do was aired. The artical was an interview with ALW and he said that he would love to cast for Jesus Christ Superstar, but he thinks he would have to travel to the USA to find someone to play Jesus as he did not think it would be well recieved here.

[Abigail]

On his website a few weeks ago ALW said he was taking a year out to write the sequel to one of his musicals, I think it was Phantom. What is Jesus Christ Superstar about?


Bill and John at the aftershow party http://www.andrewlloydwebber.com/sections/news/newsdb.php?article=83

ALW aftershow comments http://www.andrewlloydwebber.com/sections/news/videodiary/adwd_jun9_postshow/

[DaVeyWaVey]

I felt slightly sorry for Keith. He didn't get to perform his leaving song and he was just kinda pushed to the side whilst Lee took centre stage. Not that I object to that though :)

What am I going to do with my Saturday nights now?

I was thinking this too JB. Any Dream Will Do was actually a programme I sat down and put my full attention onto every Saturday night for the past 11 weeks. Saturday nights won't be the same! :( I hope something decent replaces this programme..

Don't worry dave soon the dark cold nights of autumn will arrive and it will be time for Scrictly Come Dancing :clap:

I've never really watched Strictly but I might give it a go this year. No doubt ITV will put on their own trashy copycat show.
Can I make an appeal to BBC producers to have Graham Norton as host instead of Bruce Forsythe. He should have retired long ago.

I might give Strictly Come Dancing a go actually...haven't really watched it before..but Graham Norton is actually pretty hilarious so it would be good if he presented it, he comes up with some very funny comments. :D

Thanks for the links JB. :)

[Abigail]

They put cling film over Lee's hair!!!! http://www.josephthemusical.com/news.html

Got some more links for you all. This one is Lee doing the lottery draw last night and talking about the show
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGPWZ60j3EA&NR=1 I made a mistake, the previews start on the 6th July and the show opens properly on the 17th.

Here's one of him performing "any dream will do" last night on the lottery
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lENdM8GE5bA

A podcast of after the last show
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBOBBdduqRk&NR=1

Part one of the BBC breakfast interview by Lee
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZdRQ6iCfaec&mode=related&search="]YouTube - Lee Mead on BBC1 Breakfast TV Fist interview P1[/url] and part 2 [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDnGLWGy37A&mode=related&search=

Lee, Lewis and Keth on Bule Peter
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QnYuSL7nEaI&NR=1

[Abigail]

Watch a teaser of the video for Lee's Children In Need single.

With the Children In Need single for Any Dream Will Do now on sale, can you help it top the charts?

The single is available as a download and the single is also in the shops.

Every single copy sold will help BBC Children in Need top last year's total of £32 million.

For a flavour of the single you can now watch a 30 second clip of the video on the BBC's YouTube page, here. At the end of the clip you can also watch clips from the final show.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYHdiPvayac

[JustJodi]

You Tube video was not there, they must have pulled it
CL:(

[Abigail]

That's wierd because the link came from the bbc website. Here's the link to the bbc page with the link to youtube on it http://www.bbc.co.uk/joseph/news/2007/05/11/45371.shtml
I just checked the link now and its still on youtube.

[JustJodi]

That's wierd because the link came from the bbc website. Here's the link to the bbc page with the link to youtube on it http://www.bbc.co.uk/joseph/news/2007/05/11/45371.shtml
I just checked the link now and its still on youtube.


When I signed on it said VIDEO IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE :searchme: :searchme:

[Abigail]

Is it working now? Try this link
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZI41x9knd2U or type in "lee mead children in need."

[Abigail]

Any Dream Opens Doors
We catch up with all the Josephs to see how they're doing.

We've had a number of emails asking for an update on how the other Josephs are doing. Here's the news, in their own words.

Keith and Lewis
After coming so close to winning the role of Joseph, both Lewis and Keith are pursuing exciting opportunities at the moment. They wish to thank all of their fans for their support and look forward to performing for them again soon.

Antony
"I have been doing lots of public appearances and school concerts; have also been away surfing and out enjoying the sunshine. Hopefully I will be off to Mountview in the summer - fingers crossed!"

Ben
"Being part of Any Dream Will Do has been such a great and precious experience. It's really given me a path to follow. The journey I've been on has been something I've never dreamt of experiencing in my life. I've worked with some of the best people in the business and it's been something that money can't buy.

"I'm just about to sign with an agent and I've got a lot of auditions going on. It's very busy at the moment. Hopefully I'll get to the West End as that's what I want to do. I'd just like to say a big thank you to all the people involved in the show, at the BBC and everyone at home who's been watching."

Chris B
"Well I've been kept very busy. Got myself a great agent and got lots of exciting things lined up. Hope to be on that West End stage before long. Oh and going to try to go on holiday if I can. Hehe!"

Chris C
"Since I left the show a few weeks ago, firstly I went away on a short break holiday, relaxed and chilled out. Then spent time following up all the leads I had. I'm now working on a project within the music industry, following a career in music. Hopefully will be recording an album in the near future"

Craig
"I have had a nice time back in Scotland with my friends and family. I have some offers of work in the pipeline including a tour and a recording deal. Watch this space! Love Craig x"

Daniel
"Since leaving the show I've been busy meeting agents and casting directors etc. I've signed with a fantastic agent and have been offered a new musical which opens in the West End later this year. There are a few other things in the pipeline including a panto in Guildford."

Johndeep
"Since leaving there are talks of appearing in "Silversteet" for BBC Radio, I have been involved in various concerts and charity gigs including the concert at Great Braxted for Missing Madeleine with the other Josephs. I will also be leading a musical cabaret called "Never Mind The Broadway" which tours London soon. There are other things in the pipeline so watch this space!"

Rob
"Since I left the competition I have taken a role in a professional panto; I'm still looking for the right agent. I'm doing lots of charity gigs involving lots of children, which is really nice."

Seamus
"My band, Mosquito, and I are releasing an EP on iTunes on Monday 11th June and have gigs coming up. I am also speaking with agents and managers about potential roles in TV, film and musicals.

"Significantly though, I think it is important to tell everyone how hard all of us have been working since being on the show: being on TV may open doors, but you quickly learn that it takes talent, courage and passion to walk through them! Huge thank you to my family and my girlfriend, to everyone on the show, all the crew, the panellists and the coaches; but especially to the people at home for all their overwhelming messages of support. Thank you, truly."

[pookie1968uk]

anyone managed to get tickets to see joseph? was lee good as joseph?

[Abigail]

He got a standing ovation on the opening night which is almost unheard of. This is a video of the end of the show http://www.andrewlloydwebber.com/sections/news/newsdb.php?article=95

Apparantly, the seating is really bad in the Adelphi. If you sit in the upper dress circle you can't see very much.

[pookie1968uk]

really wish i could go but it will be a long time before i see it!

[Abigail]

really wish i could go but it will be a long time before i see it!

There are some clips on youtube of the actual show.
This is Any Dream Will Do YouTube - Any Dream will Do - Lee Mead in Joseph
Mmm loincloth... bare chest... Close Every Door YouTube - Close every Door - Lee Mead in Joseph
Joseph's Coat. Love the sheep YouTube - Josephs Coat - Lee Mead

[Abigail]

From the Really Useful Group Ltd website:

The Adelphi Theatre

Strand , London WC2

NOW booking to 7 June 2008

PLEASE NOTE – LEE MEAD WILL BE ON HOLIDAY AND THEREFORE NOT PERFORMING DURING THE FOLLOWING PERIODS: 14-26 JANUARY, 10-15 MARCH AND 5-10 MAY 2008. AT THESE PERFORMANCES THE ROLE OF Joseph WILL BE PLAYED BY LEWIS BRADLEY


Preeya Kalidas will not be performing on Wednesday matinees. At these performances the Narrator will be played by Fiona Reyes.

To book

Call the Box Office: Tel 0870 895 5598

or click HERE to book online with SEE


Ticket prices

Monday to Thursday evenings
Wednesday matinees
Stalls - £45, £40, £35, £22.50
Dress Circle - £45, £40, £35
Upper Circle - £30, £25, £22.50, £15
Boxes - £40

Friday & Saturday evenings
Saturday matinees
Stalls - £49.50, 45, £40, £25
Dress Circle - £49.50, £45, £40
Upper Circle - £35, £27.50, £25, £15
Boxes - £45

All prices inclusive of booking fees


Performance Times
Mon, Wed to Sat evenings at 7.30pm
Wed and Sat matinees at 3pm
Tues eve at 7pm

Xmas and New Year performance schedule -
24 and 25 December - no show
26, 27, 28 and 29 December - matinees 3pm
26, 27, 28 and 29 December - eve 7.30pm
31 December and 1 January - no show
2, 3, 4 and 5 January - matinees 3pm
2, 3, 4 and 5 January - eve 7.30pm


Premium Tickets
Premium could be your ticket to the best seats to Joseph! A strictly limited allocation for internet and last minute sales. Premium Tickets are £75 for Monday to Thursday performances & £80 for Friday and Saturday performances, programme included. To book Premium Tickets call the Box Office: Tel 0870 895 598 or click HERE to book online with SEE

Hospitality
For special Joseph hospitality packages call 0207 379 4981 or click here

Group Rates
Great rates for groups of 10 or more. Call See Groups now on 0870 899 3342


Concessions
Please call the Box Office for details. All discounts subject to availiability and at the discretion of the Box Office.

Disabled Access
Please call SEE customer services on 0870 895 5505 for details of disabled access rates.

Parking and Public Transport
Nearest tube and rail - Charing Cross

[JustJodi]

While I was looking thru the You Tube videos, I was looking at some of the comments, they said Lewis was going to be Lee's understudy and would replace him while he was on vacation WTH ????:rolleyes:
Why didn't they let Keith be the understudy,, from what I read Keith is singing at old folks homes ,, :searchme:
This is very confusing :confused:

[Abigail]

Craig has the lead part in the touring Joseph. From The Really Useful Group website:

OSEPH IS COMING…
AND IT’S CRAIG!

When producer/director Bill Kenwright brings his renowned production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT to a venue near you audiences will undoubtedly recognize the young man in the leading role…

25 year-old CRAIG CHALMERS was one of the most popular finalists in the recent hit BBC series Any Dream Will Do. Watched by millions every Saturday night, the show was produced to find a leading man for Andrew Lloyd Webber’s new West End production, and Craig, chosen from tens of thousands of wannabees, charmed audiences week after week with his vocal talents, finishing in the top five.

Bill Kenwright, one of the most successful and prolific producers in British theatre today, (whose current hit West End shows include the musicals Blood Brothers and Cabaret and acclaimed drama The Letter), was on the expert panel of judges alongside Andrew Lloyd Webber, Denise Van Outen and John Barrowman and is delighted that Craig is taking on the leading role.

Before Joseph, Edinburgh born Craig was a professional vocalist and entertainer. He was part of successful boyband 'No Reason' who enjoyed a top ten hit as well as performing at the Kings Theatre in Edinburgh and Hampden Stadium alongside Blue, McFly, Sugarbabes and Girls Aloud.

[Chloe O'brien]

If anyone should be an stand-in for Lee then it should be Keith. He was the runner-up. If the public thought that Lewis or anyone else was a better singer than him they would have voted for him.