Significant Other on Broadway

[neonlightsxo]

http://www.nytimes.com/2016/06/30/theater/hes-gay-hes-lonely-and-hes-coming-to-broadway.html?

February 2017 at a Shubert theater TBA.

[wonderfulwizard11]

Excellent! I thought this play was wonderful, as was Gideon Glick, and I'm so happy it will be done again! 

[BroadwayConcierge]

Wonderful! Where are we thinking? Perhaps the Booth after LLD closes?

[bekk99]

Had heard rumblings about this. Very excited that it will get a continued life!

[neonlightsxo]

They've been trying to get it up for awhile, from what I've heard. Glad it's coming together, too. I would LOVE to see it in the Booth, but who knows? February is a long way away.

[Kad]

Perhaps the success of The Humans played a role in securing confidence?

There is also a shameful dearth of new American work by the current generation of writers on Broadway.

[DramaTeach]

Really enjoyed this last year.  Thought Gideon Glick was heartbreaking, and the show was modern and relatable.  Wishing it lots of success!

[neonlightsxo]

Or perhaps they're planning on running The Humans through January or so, and Significant Other can take its place in the Schoenfeld.

[RippedMan]

I don't think there's a lack of new work, but new work that can be successful on Broadway? I think The Humans kind of is the anti-Broadway play. No big scenes, no big set pieces, no big, loud performances. I'm happy it found success. 

I do think Significant Other kind of skews a bit younger, so not sure if I see it being as successful on Broadway in a for-profit run, but I enjoyed the show. Loved the set design. 

[NJ_BroadwayGirl]

This is interesting for Lindsay Mendez since she was in Significant Other and has been attached to In Transit as well. I'm just excited that it seems like she will be back on Broadway one way or another. 

[HogansHero]

I agree (a) the show is great, (b) this transfer is on the coattails of the Humans and (c) it is a huge long shot.

[Fosse76]

I wouldn't be surprised if this ends up at the Schoenfeld (assuming the Humans doesn't extend past its current booking date), but does this really need to transfer? I can't imagine it making any money. 

[wonderfulwizard11]

NJ_BroadwayGirl said: "This is interesting for Lindsay Mendez since she was in Significant Other and has been attached to In Transit as well. I'm just excited that it seems like she will be back on Broadway one way or another. "

Of course nothing is set in stone, but I would be surprised to not see her continue with Significant Other. It's a great supporting role, and if the show does well she could easily get a Tony nomination for it. 

[Jish]

HogansHero said: "I agree (a) the show is great, (b) this transfer is on the coattails of the Humans and (c) it is a huge long shot"

Agree on all three points.

Do you figure Jeffrey Richards just wants the long-tail of future regional productions given that Bad Jews is so oft-produced?

Doubt this will re-coup on Broadway...

[Kad]

Bad Jews was something more of a hit than Significant Other was, though Significant Other certainly was well-reviewed. I think there's something about Bad Jews that makes it more appealing for production regionally than Significant Other, though- even though I think Significant Other is a much stronger work overall (though I have problems with its take on gay relationships). Bad Jews is irreverent, with a provocative title and breakneck pace.. it's also a more conventional comedy. Significant Other is far more cutting, with a central character who is obsessive and self-loathing, and has a less tight structure.

I'll be happy to revisit the play on Broadway, and I'm glad that a young playwright like Harmon is getting a Broadway debut.

[After Eight]

It just goes from bad to worse, doesn't it? What jolly news these announcements bring every day!

So now, Broadway will be graced with the presence of that obnoxious first cousin to Bobby Baby: one of those self-pitying, self-absorbed navel-gazers whining all evening long about his horrible lot in life. Oh, if only he would go bore/irritate someone else with his unending tales of woe! The poor audience who will have to endure his non-stop yammering! And then there's his crude, shallow coterie of girlfriends, no prizes in the pleasant company category, either.

I guess this author is now being set up for the same push by the powers-that-be that was accorded that other specialist in inept, repellent plays. Those powers sure have an unerring eye for how to pick 'em and shove 'em in our faces, now don't they?

[WiCkEDrOcKS]

^ Why are you still here?

[pupscotch]

After Eight said: "It just goes from bad to worse, doesn't it? What jolly news these announcements bring every day!

So now, Broadway will be graced with the presence of that obnoxious first cousin to Bobby Baby: one of those self-pitying, self-absorbed navel-gazers whining all evening long about his horrible lot in life. Oh, if only he would go bore/irritate someone else with his unending tales of woe! The poor audience who will have to endure his non-stop yammering! And then there's his crude, shallow coterie of girlfriends, no prizes in the pleasant company category, either.

I guess this author is now being set up for the same push by the powers-that-be that was accorded that other specialist in inept, repellent plays. Those powers sure have an unerring eye for how to pick 'em and shove 'em in our faces, now don't they?

 

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I was just thinking how I'd gone a little while without seeing a rude post from you, After Eight! And now here I find this. If you aren't excited about the announcement, don't post. Or post something that isn't innately rude and just states something like: "I wasn't really a fan, but good for the creative team and cast!". There is no reason to bring down this play, as well as one of the greatest musicals of all-time while you're at it.

[After Eight]

Pupscotch,

There was nothing the slightest bit rude in my post. There is something seriously amiss with our theatre. All I'm doing is pointing it out.

If you want to bury your head in the sand and maintain that everything is for the best in the best of all possible worlds, then go right ahead.

[BroadwayConcierge]

After Eight, it seems you're the one who previously bought a ticket to the show anyway. You're really a sap if you keep buying tickets to all these shows you dislike. You might want to try catering to your interests more. Have a little dignity. 

[pupscotch]

What shows do you like, AE? I only see your negative opinions on here, and if you hate all new theater (and clearly some older, classic theater from your post). Give this show a chance. It might work differently in a Broadway house. Edits may have been made to the material.

And yes, I choose to be positive and have the most positive opinions on our theater because I genuninely care for its success and want all shows to have a chance to succeed. I'm not naive enough to believe they will all succeed, but every show deserves a chance. 

[After Eight]

"Give this show a chance."

 

I gave it a chance.

It gave me a headache.

 

[smidge]

Doesn't it sound like After Eight is describing himself instead of the play?

[VintageSnarker]

Really? I didn't think it was terrible and I liked Gideon Glick and Lindsay Mendez in it but it didn't seem to warrant a transfer. It's rather repetitive, not that insightful, and not the sort of show you'd expect to be a big hit. 

[AC126748]

It's a solidly entertaining play. It doesn't break any new ground, but does that really matter? Neither did the majority of Neil Simon's plays. I see this potentially being a sleeper hit. I imagine most of the cast will return, but I would be surprised if Barrie did. She missed many performances during the original run and I believe was doing a modified schedule by the end of the run. 

[HogansHero]

After Eight said: "If you want to bury your head in the sand and maintain that everything is for the best in the best of all possible worlds, then go right ahead."

And if you want to go on being a posturing troll (because you and I both know that's all you are), then go right ahead.