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Re: Chat About BETM Estonia - March 28-April 18 and May 7-9

Posted: Sat Apr 18, 2015 3:28 pm
by kport
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Re: Chat About BETM Estonia - March 28-April 18 and May 7-9

Posted: Sat Apr 18, 2015 3:46 pm
by Darth_Revan
dongringo wrote:And to add to Ellen's comment, I'm sure this production didn't have near the budget for the extensive training that the West End cast enjoy. That being said, do the ticket prices reflect this? Curious.
The ticket cost me 27 euro each 4th row in the stalls.
Just to compare I had a great 3 course meal in the restaurant next to the theatre for 12 euro!

Just to calm everybody down, i think Kaspar (Billy) is a great kid, good voice, good acting, if he wants it, he will have a great career on stage, but not in a role where he needs to dance.

I will write my review tomorrow, now I need to go, I'm going to see the show again :)

Re: Chat About BETM Estonia - March 28-April 18 and May 7-9

Posted: Sat Apr 18, 2015 8:11 pm
by Darth_Revan
A big surprise for Billy!
At the end of the show Dad asked the audience attention and Tony left the stage. I did not understand what was going on, but soon Tony appeared with a cute puppy and Kaspar (Billy) was over the moon with joy!

It reminded me of Liam's final show, but this was only the last show before a 3 week long break.

I asked the guys next to me what the occasion was, but they were from Finland and they understood as much as I did :)

I asked one of the staff and she explained, Kaspar wanted to have a dog a long time and his mother came to see the show today and fulfilled his son's dream.


https://www.facebook.com/NoorTeater/pho ... =1&theater

Re: Chat About BETM Estonia - March 28-April 18 and May 7-9

Posted: Sat Apr 18, 2015 8:29 pm
by kport
The puppy will have to be named Billy!

But instead he has been given an equally British name:
Today Billy - Kaspar's biggest dream came true - has a new friend, a faithful Winston

Re: Chat About BETM Estonia - March 28-April 18 and May 7-9

Posted: Mon Apr 20, 2015 11:18 am
by Darth_Revan
Here's another photo and an article about Kaspar's new puppy.
http://www.ohtuleht.ee/673934/billy-ell ... rikutsikas

It was a very sweet moment, Kaspar was genuinely surprised and touched :)
https://www.facebook.com/NoorTeater/pho ... =1&theater


Sorry about the delayed review, I got home quite late yesterday, but I will write it tonight.

Re: Chat About BETM Estonia - March 28-April 18 and May 7-9

Posted: Mon Apr 20, 2015 11:38 am
by ERinVA
Thanks, Istvan. :D Looking forward to it.

Re: Chat About BETM Estonia - March 28-April 18 and May 7-9

Posted: Wed Apr 22, 2015 8:40 pm
by Darth_Revan
Kaspar's surprise puppy on video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYHeVl44YMQ

Re: Chat About BETM Estonia - March 28-April 18 and May 7-9

Posted: Wed Apr 22, 2015 10:03 pm
by kport
OK. Who is chopping up onions around here?? :lol:

The love among that cast really is something! I have seen it, firsthand, elsewhere....this is another wonderful thing about this musical. Just wonderful!

Re: Chat About BETM Estonia - March 28-April 18 and May 7-9

Posted: Thu Jun 18, 2015 7:54 pm
by JaneLeeD
The company who bought in the musical and performed it hasn't payed about
80% of the wages to the actors. (About 50 000 Euros).
The company Noorteater has declared a bankruptcy; they have also not payed
any taxes.
Apparently they expected a bigger income (the performances were about 70%
full), the director of the company refuses to answer any questions. They
haven't even payed the director and choreographer.

Sad Times for them! :cry:

Does anyone know if the UK company who sells the rights to other
countries, check the background of the buyers? As the founder of the
Noorteater company was sacked from a famous theatre (he used to be the
head of the theatre) because of a money-stealing scandal.

Different articles about it:
http://epl.delfi.ee/news/eesti/produtse ... d=71659495
http://epl.delfi.ee/news/eesti/produtse ... d=71687093
http://www.ohtuleht.ee/681466/meelis-pa ... -000-eurot

****Moderator edit:
I ran the links through Google translator and, as you can see below, it did a lousy job of translation. :roll: (Rich B)


Liquidator Ain Aida Mets, whose name is associated with nearly 50 kustutamishoiatusega companies.

Late last week became the musical "Billy Elliot" to hire the remaining actors, singers and theater backstage forces infomeililt message to the sender's name, which reported that the state tax due to be completed and the NGO Young Theatre Unfortunately, this deal "specialists in the area." No name Meelis Pai said NGO leader Andres Kivivare attached to the letter was not written, but was a reference to the e-mail address and telephone number of the teatripraktik@gmail.com. Who then is this "teatripraktik"? A brief study showed that it is a forest, Ain Aida, who is the essence of professional firms tank and graduate.

Commercial Register's name is associated with nearly 50 companies and NGOs, most of which are kustutamishoiatus. Given the very different business profiles, it can be assumed tankistitegevust. Aida Mets have repeatedly stood before the court. He has been penalties and fines since 1993. He has been convicted in one of the more serious drug offense, and the two smallest in the fraud. He also caught drink-driving. But most of all, his name is linked to two cases in which it arises tankistina. And now he's starting to teatripraktikuks.

Pai confirmed that the musical "Billy Elliot" debts access Tankisti induction was not his idea.
Eesti Päevaleht economically burnt musical "Billy Elliot" saagal last week during an eye kept, and it is now clear enough to show choreographed by NGOs l Young Theatre was expected ticket revenue is missing, and therefore the directors, actors, musicians and stage Saharan Assistance component of salary paid. Their work has been properly done, of course, outraged by the musical troupe and earned a salary wants to obtain. But who to turn to?
The play produced by Meelis Pai Eesti Päevaleht confirmed yesterday that he is not at any rate, even though the actors confirmed that the contracts were for the most part just Pai. "I was in the same employees as well as the director," says Pai.

Spectacularly advertised the musical Billy Elliot Producer Meelis Pai admitted "ETV" the actress is still paying about 50 to 000.

Last spring the actors let the money parts of the scandal that left the driver's seat Puppet Meelis Pai transferred eraarvelt organizers. To top it off is fortunate NGO Youth Theatre musical project by now totally new people to manage, mediate ERR news.

When Meelis Pailt ask who is responsible for the whole mess, he quickly announces that the board of the NGO Youth Theatre.

"The ticket sales revenue was not enough, let's be precise in order to cover all costs," said the NGO Youth Theatre, a former board member Andres Kivivare.

Eesti Päevaleht wrote on June 6 that shows the extent of the ticket revenue is expected to half a million euros, but both actresses, and musicians, as well as performance director were hired.

Re: Chat About BETM Estonia - March 28-April 18 and May 7-9

Posted: Fri Jun 19, 2015 10:52 am
by kport
Does anyone know if the UK company who sells the rights to other
countries, check the background of the buyers?
The company that licenses BETM (and the vast majority of Broadway shows) is Music Theatre International. It is not a UK company; its business address is 421 W. 54th Street, 2nd Fl. New York, NY 10019.

I believe the way licensing works is that a fee is paid to obtain a license. Once the show begins, a per-show fee is accrued, depending upon the number, and/or value, of tickets sold ('the House').

I would imagine that a financial background check would be made of any professional company or individual entering into a license, especially one that may have had disputes in the past or is unknown to MTI. A production company may have to enter into an agreement to pay a minimum amount as a royalty, whether or not seats are sold.

Shows close early all the time. I would imagine that any defaults affecting cast, crew and venue (regrettable as they may be) would be the liability of the production company; disputes would be between their union and the company, and not MTI. BETM has faced losses in one or more of its venues in the past, which had to be covered by its parent companies.

Can anyone add to this rather limited reply?