FROZEN to Arrive on Broadway in Spring 2018

[GreasedLightning]

Jeffrey Karasarides said: "Did no one see my previous post?

 

 

 

"Disney normally has a great working relationship with the Nederlanders, so I doubt it's the Shubert."

 

 

 

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Yes, we see it. It has also already been said that this will not go to a Nederlander house. It is also not a requirement for Disney to utilize their venues. I wouldn't be surprised if they were partnering up with Jujamcyn and taking the St. James. 

[Jeffrey Karasarides]

It has also already been said that this will not go to a Nederlander house.

 

By who? Disney?

[BroadMagTech]

That's what I was originally thinking. It probably will play in a big house. So, if it plays in a Nederlander house, I think it could be the Palace, Lunt-Fontanne. The Lion King could leave the Minskoff and they could transform its simple interior into an ice palace. But, If we're sticking with 44th street, then I think the St. James and the Shubert would both work well. 

[Jessetenny]

YES YES YES. I love the idea of Frozen hitting Broadway, provided there are new songs and better dialogue.

DREAM CAST would be

Laura Osnes - Anna

Julianne Hough - Elsa (theres a video of her SLAYING Let it Go on her Instagram from last summer)

Jonathan Groff - Kristoff

Aaron Tveit - Hans

As for Olaf and Sven, once they figure out how they are going to do it, it'll be easier to Dream Cast.

 

I could totally see it taking the St. James because Something Rotten! Is definitely not going to last that long, I give it another year.

 

 

[Phantom4ever]

As long as they're not thinking of closing Phantom of even moving its theater for Frozen.  

[BroadwayConcierge]

Phantom4ever said: "As long as they're not thinking of closing Phantom of even moving its theater for Frozen."

 

Never would've guessed you'd feel such a sentiment, Phantom4ever.

[Phantom4ever]

Well all of this 44th Street nonsense is giving me anxiety !

[BroadMagTech]

Well...I would like to see the original proscenium in the Majestic. I heard that the crew sees it, as well as the phantom when his is in the Angel. Although it is great when shows run for a long time, sometimes it is good to see theatres go to new shows....

[Phantom4ever]

Sometimes.  This is not one of those times.  39 (possibly 40) other theaters to choose from.  

[Jeffrey Karasarides]

Frozen will indeed be the second Disney show to be having its out-of-town tryout in Denver, Colorado! Let's hope it turns out better than the last one (The Little Mermaid).

http://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Breaking-News-Disneys-FROZEN-Sets-Out-of-Town-Tryout-for-Denver-Center-Full-Season-Announced-20160211

[broadwayboy223]

I would love to catch this pre Broadway run. 

[BroadMagTech]

That theatre is HUGE! So I think it has to play in one of the huge Broadway theatres. Although Little Mermaid did go to the reasonably sized Lunt Fontanne

[Jeffrey Karasarides]

Here are some logical choices of venue I've come up with.

 

Lunt-Fontanne Theatre-Disney had two shows play there before. Beauty & the Beast spent the last eight years of its run at the Lunt-Fontanne, followed by The Little Mermaid which obviously wasn't as successful. Plus, I doubt Finding Neverland will still be running then.

Marquis Theatre-Of course, it would have to depend on how long On Your Feet! will end up lasting.

 

Neil Simon Theatre-Of course, it would have to depend on how long Cats will end up running there.

 

New Amsterdam Theatre-Disney obviously owns that venue. The Lion King spent the first 8 1/2 years of its run at the New Amsterdam before transferring in order to make way for Mary Poppins, and now Aladdin is currently playing there. Though if Aladdin still continues to be successful then, Disney would have to see if they could find another venue to move it into.

Palace Theatre-Disney had two shows play there before. Beauty & the Beast spent the first five years of its run at the Palace before transferring in order to make way for Aida. Though it would have to depend on how much longer An American in Paris is going to last.

[CindersGolightly]

I wonder why they chose Denver. Nonetheless, I love it.

[gypsy101]

CindersGolightly said: "I wonder why they chose Denver. Nonetheless, I love it."

 

Little Mermaid also previewed in Denver.

[BroadMagTech]

Plus, remember the Palace is being raised and renovated. I heard that it should be done by 2018

[MoDance0934]

I have a gut feeling that Aladdin might get ambushed and booted to another theatre to make way for Frozen. This happened with The Lion King, and Mary Poppins (even though it closed due to bad ticket sales). Plus, the New Amsterdam is a big theatre. I think the creators could use it's space to it's full potential.

 

As for dream casting:

Idina Menzel - Elsa (just for a limited time. As much as I'm not a big fan of her, Sierra Boggess would do a good job at this role, or as Anna)

Sierra Boggess/Eloise Kropp- Anna

I would love to see Nick Adams come back to the broadway stage and possibly do Hans. He played Prince Eric in Paper Mill's Production of The Little Mermaid, and played Fiyero. He has a strong voice too. The Lopez's might give Hans a song or two. His acting skills are very good too. I don't think I've seen him play an evil character either.

Jonathan Groff was a waste of good talent in the movie. If they use him, they'd have to give him another song. Maybe even a ballad with Anna. If they should choose anyone for this role, Jeremy Hays. He would make a phenomenal Kristoff. He's played so many serious roles. I'd like to see him do something like this. It's out of his comfort zone.

 

 

[Jeffrey Karasarides]

I personally don't think they should use any of the film cast at all for several reasons.

 

1. The Frozen brand should be enough to get people excited.

2. I also think the stage adaptation should stand on its own by having some fresh talent take on the roles.

3. The film cast don't even look their parts in real life.

[Fosse76]

Disney has a strong working relationship with the Nederlanders, so Frozen is unlikely to go to another landlord. Only the unavailability of a Nederlander house would put Disney in one of the Shubert or Jujamcyn houses. Disney requests a lot of discretion with theater rentals, and I doubt the Shuberts are inclined to make any of them (they don't need Disney; and considering almost all of the limited commercial runs are in Shubert houses indicates they aren't concerned with empty theaters either). But the theater landlords know what is on the horizon and are generally able to predict their theater availability. With Frozen not expected for awhile, it is too early to determine where it will go.

 

Even assuming it's true that it will go to a Shubert house, all the theaters on 44th have or will soon have shows with open runs. To declare that Frozen would play at one of those houses is premature at best, First of all, Phantom isn't going anywhere soon. Only Cameron Macintosh and Andrew Lloyd Webber can close it (Phantom is the only show on Broadway without a stop clause). Second, I doubt Disney would want a theater the size of the Broadhurst, which only has 1200 seats and limited stage space. And lastly, while Matilda isn't sold-out and seems to have plenty of seats available, it appears to be making enough money from premium pricing that more than makes up for the lackluster ticket sales, and hasn't hit the stop clause threshold for an involuntary closure. It also does very well in the summer and on holidays. I wouldn't be surprised though if it were gone by the time Frozen is ready to come in.

 

 

[Tag]

John Doyle could do this with one white chair and it would still do well.

[CindersGolightly]

Listen, I know this doesn't mean anything, but Betsy is performing Let It Go at her Broadway Today concert. I'm just saying....don't be surprised come casting announcements.

[Call_me_jorge]

I understand that there a plentiful amount of actresses who are phenomenal on Broadway, but it's in my personal opinion that Alison luff is the only person that can do Elsa justice both vocally and acting wise too.

[CindersGolightly]

I 1,000% disagree. Although I do love Luff, there are plenty of women who can do Elsa easily, both vocally and dramatically. Wolfe and Luff being two of the MANY.

[disneybroadwayfan22]

Someone said around here that Betsy Wolfe is being groomed to be Elsa.

[Jessetenny]

I think Krysta Rodriguez and Laura Osnes would be fantastic as Elsa and Anna respectively.

[broadwayboy223]

I don't see Krysta as Elsa at all. She could pass for Anna possibly.