Sideshow Revival News

[Mr Roxy]

Posted: 12/12/14 at 9:23pm

The revival will meet the same fate as the initial production - premature closure. The Broadway version closes 1/4/15.

It is rumored to be heading across the pond to you.

[bob8rich]

Posted: 12/13/14 at 3:56am

Really gutted by this news. I saw Sideshow when I was in New York last month and loved it. (Loved the original version too) The score is nothing short of stunning.

Sure, the show has flaws - as do most musicals - but I cannot understand why this cannot capture an audience. It's way superior to a number of shows that have been major hits. Really hope the rumours that it will be heading over here are ttrue.

[Mark_E]

Posted: 12/13/14 at 6:19am

I was gutted to read this, and I've now postponed my New York trip in January to later in the year.
Really do hope this show makes it across the pond

[rjm516]

Posted: 12/13/14 at 8:30am

I am visiting NYC in January and will be missing this by just a few days now. I REALLY hope it comes here! Wouldn't it be something if it was a success here after all the failings in NY? You never know.

[Mr Roxy]

Posted: 12/13/14 at 10:29am

So many good musicals closed prematurely last year. This year is repeating itself.This is closing,The Last Ship is sinking and Honeymoon in Vegas is in deep financial trouble a month before opening. I think people are starting to rebel against sky high prices. Non premium tickets for a musical are $145 .Straight plays are not far behind

I have soured on Broadway and no longer champion shows.It simply is not worth it. My 50 plus years of attending now slows to a trickle

Updated On: 12/13/14 at 10:29 AM

[TBFL]

Posted: 12/13/14 at 6:05pm

I'm seeing this on Boxing Day and really looking forward to it. Glad i'll get to see it before it closes for the second time.

[bwayphreak234]

Posted: 12/13/14 at 8:14pm

It's Side Show... not Sideshow

[Mr Roxy]

Posted: 12/14/14 at 2:09pm

Here in the states, some on the Broadway board like to play a game. After a show posts its closing notice or even before that they like to guess what goes in next. They do not even wait for a decent burial when they start pissing all over the body.
Another reason why Broadway is not Broadway to me any more. I knew it would not be a hit but closing this early was a real shocker

The Box office will not even release the uber ridiculously priced premium seats to sell at regular high prices. They would rather have empty seats at a struggling show than reduce the price.

This closes and yet Mormon which my wife loathed with a passion rides merrily along.

[lotiloti]

Posted: 12/28/14 at 11:00pm

Saw this tonight. Quite magnificent. I hope it makes it to London, so I can see it again.

Updated On: 12/28/14 at 11:00 PM

[imeldasturn]

Posted: 12/29/14 at 6:02am

I'd love to see it in the West End!

[BIG BALONEY]

Posted: 12/30/14 at 8:23pm

We will welcome you back Mark. If/ Then lottery winner.

[BIG BALONEY]

Posted: 12/30/14 at 8:29pm

In theatre circles it is said Mr. Roxy could make an appearance on 4 January for the Final Performance. Diamond his wife is mulling it over. One can not go without the other because they are attached ( By Marriage ).

[Mr Roxy]

Posted: 12/30/14 at 8:54pm

Do I smell jealousy?

're being attached by marriage,we would not have it any other way.

[Mr Roxy]

Posted: 12/31/14 at 1:04pm

My wife treated us to TDF tickets for the last show. I am reciprocating with dinner afterwards

Should be interesting as it looks like a sellout.

[TBFL]

Posted: 12/31/14 at 4:06pm

I saw this over Christmas and thought it was wonderful. The 2 leads were outstanding. I thought i would miss the belting from the OBCR, but Erin Davie and Emily Padgett made it more personal and heartfelt, more intimate.

I never saw the original production, only knowing it from the recording, but the changes to lyrics and song placement were clever. It's a very human story and has alot of heart. Its such a shame that the subject matter seems to put people off.

Hopefully it comes to London and they can find a way to market it, to help people understand the beautiful story being told on stage.

[japhun2]

Posted: 1/31/15 at 10:13am

I enjoyed this show when I saw it in November, but I imagine half-full houses here in London.

[lotiloti]

Posted: 1/31/15 at 10:28am

This one smells of the Menier to me. Thats what went through my mind, when I saw it.