It could be anything; a performance, a production, a director, a designer etc. but what will still be spoken about in 10-20+ years time from the 2014-2015 season?
All this Finding Neverland controversy will be talked about for years. Along with Kelli O'hara beating Kristin for the tony. Kristin vs Kelli will be the new Raul vs David.
Countdown til Jordan comes on raging about how much loves me! 3..2..1...
I will never forget how obnoxious and over-the-top many Kelli O'Hara fans became come Tony time and how dismissive they were of many actresses who had beaten her in the past or threatened to beat her this season. They were almost on par with the tween Wicked fans.
To state a few obvious points: that second chances don't always have happy endings ("Side Show"); that commercial comedy, traditional ("Fish in the Dark") or subversive ("Hand to God") isn't down for the count; that rockers can write seriously and find fans but not an audience ("Last Ship"); that material most unlikely to survive a move can work magnificently because of it ("Fun Home"); that the past can still render unexpected dividends ("On the Town," "An American in Paris"); critical response and backlash are irrelevant when a show appeals ("Finding Neverland"); and that even top tier, beloved artists/reviews/profile/publicity can't sell tickets if the results of their exquisite efforts don't appeal ("The Visit" and {Title of Closed/Closing/Will Soon Close Show}).
"I'm a comedian, but in my spare time, things bother me." Garry Shandling
Maybe Sunset Boulevard gets tossed around as an idea for a revival, but who really dwells on that mostly-dull original production?
It still gets discussed pretty often. Still quite a few fans and discussions/debates on the best Normas. The potential film talk pops up every year or so.
"What can you expect from a bunch of seitan worshippers?" - Reginald Tresilian
"Carson has combined his passion for helping children with his love for one of Cincinnati's favorite past times - cornhole - to create a unique and exciting event perfect for a corporate outing, entertaining clients or family fun."
I definitely think Fun Home will be remembered as a show.
Curious Incident? I'm not so sure. This show's power was in its physical production. The script was good, but nothing that will last through the years.
1) That Skylight is one of the great plays of the 20th Century and was given an exquisite revival with stellar work from Carey Mulligan, Bill Nighy and Matthew Beard under the superb direction of Stephen Daldry
2) That sometimes a great actor in a great role can be seemingly let down by direction that just doesn't work, even if it comes from as otherwise talented a director as Stephen Daldry (Judith Ivey as Margaret Thatcher in The Audience)
3) That lesbians have a place front and center in Broadway musicals.
4) That Tony Yazbeck is everything one could want in a Broadway leading man and then some.
5) That Sydney Lucas is a dynamo.
6) That in the right hands roles we've seen played a million times and wouldn't expect to be among the biggest impacts of a production, can make such a profound impact and win the artists who nail them Tony's (Ruthie Ann Miles as Lady Thiang in King and I, Annaleigh Ashford as Essie Sycamore Carmichael in You Can't Take it With You).
The question was not limited to Broadway. It may come as a surprise to you that for many of us the Broadway season is often the least memorable part of the season. Thus, for me, Fun Home has already been memorable for a couple of years.
I think as a Broadway show, Fun Home will be remembered in line with Caroline, albeit as a success rather than a flop. And Curious will be remembered in line with War Horse, which is to say, not that much.
I think the other thing we will remember is how stunningly unsuccessful The Visit was at attracting an audience.
I already rue the loss of Sydney Lucas to Hollywood. She's probably getting chased down to do terrible sitcoms and forgettable Sundance indies as we speak.
I think the most memorable thing about the past season will be the finding neverland shut out when in 20 years it will still be taking in million dollar weeks and packing in crowds.
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I think the most memorable thing about the past season will be the finding neverland shut out when in 20 years it will still be taking in million dollar weeks and packing in crowds.
In our millions, in our billions, we are most powerful when we stand together. TW4C unwaveringly joins the worldwide masses, for we know our liberation is inseparably bound.
Signed,
Theater Workers for a Ceasefire
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"I think the most memorable thing about the past season will be the finding neverland shut out when in 20 years it will still be taking in million dollar weeks and packing in crowds.
Hamilton was talked about last season, but i doubt it will really be talked that much during its actual broadway season because the buzz will go down. The buzz is gonna be in the upcoming shows like School of Rock, Dear Evan Hansen, Allegiance, Amazing Grace, American Psycho, The Color Purple, Fiddler on the Roof, Dames at Sea, Falsettos, She Loves Me, Shuffle Along, Waitress, Tuck Everlasting, and the other a million musicals coming in this season!
I know Fun Home will be remembered, but what worries me is that Sydney Lucas is going to fall into the obscurity that has swallowed all the other child actors I can think of. At least in recent memory that's been true - the Billys, Matildas, etc.