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Who will take the August Wilson?

Who will take the August Wilson?

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#1Who will take the August Wilson?
Posted: 9/6/16 at 6:52pm

I'm thinking bandstand.


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#2Who will take the August Wilson?
Posted: 9/6/16 at 7:10pm

After all this time, I'd love to see a play take it. 

BroadMagTech
#3Who will take the August Wilson?
Posted: 9/6/16 at 7:13pm

GreasedLightning said: "After all this time, I'd love to see a play take it. 

 

I hope so. It's supposed to be a great house for plays. Excellent acoustics.

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#5Who will take the August Wilson?
Posted: 9/6/16 at 7:51pm

Potter would be perfect at the Wilson.

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#6Who will take the August Wilson?
Posted: 9/6/16 at 9:19pm

SpongeBob???

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#7Who will take the August Wilson?
Posted: 9/6/16 at 9:21pm

disneybroadwayfan22 said: "SpongeBob???

 

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It would seem too small. What about Amelie? I would think Harry potter would want a bigger theatre. I think the shubert would fit better for them because they could have a nice marquee set up.


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#8Who will take the August Wilson?
Posted: 9/6/16 at 9:34pm

disneybroadwayfan22 said: "SpongeBob???

 

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Definitely not. Amelie makes more sense here. 

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#9Who will take the August Wilson?
Posted: 9/6/16 at 9:38pm

I could definitely see Amélie here. 

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#10Who will take the August Wilson?
Posted: 9/6/16 at 9:46pm

A friend told me Spongebob is going into a Jujamcyn house, so the Wilson makes sense. (Unless they're hoping Kinky will close in the next year or so, and then they could go to the Hirshfeld?)

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#11Who will take the August Wilson?
Posted: 9/6/16 at 9:48pm

Though nothing has been announced for what will be taking the Walter Kerr after Falsettos...yet.

broadwayguy91
#12Who will take the August Wilson?
Posted: 9/6/16 at 9:52pm

I wonder if the Bandstand, if it comes this season, will consider the soon-to-be-vacant August Wilson

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#13Who will take the August Wilson?
Posted: 9/6/16 at 10:03pm

I don't think either the Wilson nor the Kerr are big enough for SpongeBob. The Hirschfeld could do it but truthfully I'd love to see it in the Marquis. Haven't heard the Jujamcyn rumor. 

 

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#14Who will take the August Wilson?
Posted: 9/6/16 at 10:04pm

Hirschfeld seats 1,424. August Wilson seats 1,275. Kerr seats 975. If SpongeBob is really going into a Jujamcyn house, the Hirschfeld seems the likeliest bet, considering their probable commercial expectations.

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#15Who will take the August Wilson?
Posted: 9/6/16 at 10:06pm

Unless Something Rotten! ends up closing within the next few months.

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#16Who will take the August Wilson?
Posted: 9/6/16 at 10:08pm

Does anyone like the interior design of the August Wilson?


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#17Who will take the August Wilson?
Posted: 9/6/16 at 10:14pm

Jeffrey Karasarides said: "Unless Something Rotten! ends up closing within the next few months.

 

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The st. James would then be unavailable due to renovations and frozen


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#18Who will take the August Wilson?
Posted: 9/6/16 at 10:18pm

fashionguru_23 said: "Does anyone like the interior design of the August Wilson?

 

"I like it. Spotlight on Broadway gives you some great shots of the house.

 

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#19Who will take the August Wilson?
Posted: 9/6/16 at 10:22pm

I'm holding out for a straight play in August Wilson as well.

 

Folks have talked about Nederlander taking War Paint - but I'm keeping my fingers crossed for any news. Kerr would be a great choice for that. They can use the beautiful outward proscenium to do clever staging for the two leads.


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#20Who will take the August Wilson?
Posted: 9/6/16 at 10:33pm

I think the Wilson is one of the most beautiful and unique venues on Broadway. 

I still don't believe that Frozen is taking the St. James. I'll believe it when I see it. 

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#21Who will take the August Wilson?
Posted: 9/6/16 at 11:40pm

The Wilson is truly a beautiful theater...

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#22Who will take the August Wilson?
Posted: 9/7/16 at 8:17am

GreasedLightning said: "I think the Wilson is one of the most beautiful and unique venues on Broadway. 

I still don't believe that Frozen is taking the St. James. I'll believe it when I see it. 


 

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The deal is done for Frozen at St. James. No reason to think otherwise. 




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#23Who will take the August Wilson?
Posted: 9/7/16 at 9:16am

everythingtaboo said: "GreasedLightning said: "I think the Wilson is one of the most beautiful and unique venues on Broadway. 

I still don't believe that Frozen is taking the St. James. I'll believe it when I see it. 


 

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The deal is done for Frozen at St. James. No reason to think otherwise. 


 

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Ok. Like I said I'll believe it when I see it. 

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#24Who will take the August Wilson?
Posted: 9/7/16 at 9:21am

I'd be perfectly happy if Smokey Joe's Café really happens and lands back here.


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#25Who will take the August Wilson?
Posted: 9/7/16 at 9:24am

This would be a great house for SMOKEY JOE'S, especially if all those involved in the developmental reading do the show.


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