Meg that's a really lovely pic of us, thanks for taking it :) It was great to see you again and I'm really pleased you went to see the show :) I probably should have said this last night, but I'm a bit clumsy with words sometimes. I thought you looked really well last night. On one or two occasions in the past, I've been a little concerned, as you have seemed not quite your cheerful self(not suprising given all you've ahd going on). With all you have going on now, it was great to see you looking so happy and relaxed, and wonderful to say hello once again :)

 

Well what can I say? You know how some trips go wrong from start to finish, well this one(apart from forgetting my memory card :rolleyes:) was just superb from start to finish. I wanted to meet up and chat with D, have him say hello to my parents, try and get a pic with him and my parents, and finally, get him to sign a few pics for me.

 

I acheived everything and more, as he'd arranged access for me to collect my picture file(which he'd taken in to sign) after the matinee in the stage door area. Having already acheived all I'd set out to do, I was expecting to just pic up my file and return outside to my parents. As I strolled around the corner, imagine my surprise to see a rather handsome, extremely tall, imacculately turned out, Scottish gentleman, sitting on the doorstep, signing my pics :) I spent a good 10 mintes with him, though I did tell him not to worry as he'd only 1 hour between shows, and that I felt guilty taking his time up. As usual, he couldn't have been more generous with it, and it was a real pleasure to spend a few minutes with him, even though after all these years, I was still a little star struck :rolleyes:

 

Mum and Dad were bowled over with Darius, as I'd hoped(knew) they would be be :) They couldn't get over what a truly, lovely gentleman he was, and how down to earth he was either, even though I'd briefed them fully on plenty of occasions :)

 

I'm definately going back in December Meg, so as soon as i know when, I'll try and let you know here, to see if we can say hello again :)

 

Darius isn't sure of exactly whent the broadway run will be, but he did say it will be a 2 month stint. He also said that there would be a competition for tickets to see the show over in New York, including flights, so keep your eyes peeled for that when it is announced. I never win anything, but I'll have to have a go for this :)

 

He mentioned he'd be either recording or performing(sorry memory not what it used to be) with the Czech Symphonic Orchestra(or something similar) and once again, that the album would be out in 2012!

 

I've probably forgotten lots, but these are the main points. I f I remember any more I'll post it here :)

 

I can't wait to go back and see him again :w00t:

That's great Paul. Even if I could win a competition like that, I still couldn't go. After his run here, Darius is most likely to be on Broadway when the then current Broadway Billy finishes his run. Whenever that may be. Darius was bound to like your parents

Thanks, B.P. I'm so glad everything went just as you wanted. Almost!

 

Did your parents enjoy Chicago?

 

Il Divo recorded their latest album with the Czech National Symphony Orchestra and George Michael and Sting have performed at separate times with them.

 

 

There are two reviews on tripadviser - one person who loved everything and - one who hated everything.................................

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

..................except Flynn who was excellent!

Edited November 19, 201113 yr by Baytree

Glad you had a good time Paul and that Darius spent such a long time with your parents. Let me know when you are planning to come back down and if I'm not doing anything, would be good to see you.

Another review

 

http://www.london-theatreland.co.uk/theatr...cago-review.php

The underground was a surprise. I wondered what it was at first. Paul, Nina and I had very carefully been told not to mention the orchestra. Maybe things have moved on a lot in 2 weeks

Glad you had a good time Paul and that Darius spent such a long time with your parents. Let me know when you are planning to come back down and if I'm not doing anything, would be good to see you.

Will do Nina, it'd be great to see you :)

 

He never said anything was secret Meg, and as he mentioned the orchestra in the middle of a number of other things, I think it's ok to post it here :unsure: I was alittle disappointed you could hear the underground, so loudly. At times it was drowning ot the solos, which really should never be allowed to happen. For me, everyone needed their mic's up around 10-15% for the songs, because the orchestra, though depleted from Chicago's previous incarnations, was really quite loud.

 

Mum and Dad loved Chicago BT. Thoroughly enjoyed the whole thing and thought D was wonderfull as BF :) I'm just so pleased they were able to meet D for themselves and experience just what a gentleman he is :)

So glad everything went well Paul and you all had a good time. THe photo of you all is lovely. I knew your parents would love him, you can't help yourself! Sue

Pics are fabulous Meg, thanks so much :)

Competition to win 2 tickets and meet Darius and America backstage

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rre8Rsgl-2M

I have no speakers and cant get the youtube cations so dont no the question so cant enter. :(

What was the name of his #1 single

I've done this as a separate post so it's noticeable. The only performance of Chicago Darius isn't doing this time is the 5th December, he's doing all the others

What was the name of his #1 single

 

 

Should have been Live Twice!

http://www.contactmusic.com/photo/darius-c...um-soho_3624851

 

 

10th Anniversary Party at The Sanctum Soho Hotel

 

Should have been Live Twice!

Cannot agree with that BT :nono: Live Twice should have been his 2nd number 1 ;)

It definitely should have been. I did love it when 'Colourblind' came out - one of his own songs but I do love 'Live Twice' and 'Journey's End' more

Cannot agree with that BT :nono: Live Twice should have been his 2nd number 1 ;)

 

I guess that's what I meant to say.

Just noticed something odd on Darius's write up on the cast and creative page.

 

Right at the bottom of it is a web address for an acting agency in London which seems to be a good one.

 

At first I thought they'd maybe done the research and write up for all of the cast, but the others don't have it.

However Darius is not included on their site. Weird or what?

 

Editing : one girl in the ensemble has 'representation by and then what is presumably her agency.

 

 

 

 

I've just booked train tickets and hotels for 22nd+23rd of December, so Meg, Nina and anyone else who fancies a meet up down there, let's get together if we can :)

 

I'll be taking my dslr(with memory card :rolleyes: ) so I hope I get a chance for some decent pics of D :)

 

BT, can you make it down those dates at all? It'd be great to see you :)

Edited November 24, 201113 yr by B.P.