Great Dame said: "...Is it common for cast members of new shows to miss more after award season?..."
I would say yes it is. Typically, performers try not to call out around the times Tony voters come see the show, which means sometimes they're in even when they're sick. They might be more likely to call out when sick after Tony season.”
Levymissed her first shows at the beginning of March (in the first half
DrewBill said: "I could be wrong, but I doubt Frozen will make it to the West End. It was planned to be the first show in the newly renovated Drury Lane Theater -- the theater is closing sometime in 2019 for 12-18+ months for a major $45 million renovation -- but I just can't see ALW actually doing that now.After such a big investment, he'snot going to reopen his theater in 2020 or 2021 with a show that has been a critical disappointment on Broadway. There is little-to-no buz
bdn223 said: "So Disney’s first revival on Broadway or the West End will be Mary Poppin’s next fall after Aladdin finishes a 3 year run. This honestly makes me think that Disney’s view on Frozen’s current prospects aren’t that good. One would think Frozen would be Disney’s first thought in a show to open in the West End after Aladdin, or am I wrong? I know Disney doesn’t have the best track record with West End transfers, but it just seems we
blaxx said: "BritCrit said: Another new version of ?Cinderella’ could be interesting if it does something new and innovative with the material. I am somewhat sceptical about Lloyd Webber’s presence given his famously inconsistent record(?Starlight Express’ borrowed heavily from Cinderella and was a total trainwreck, although ’Evita’,’Joseph’ and even ?Cats’have taken tropes from the ?Cinderella’ story and used themmore ef
AEA AGMA SM said: "If it’s not broke, don’t fix. It sounds like they are creating an entirely new show. This is a story that people will continue to come back to when looking for a new project. Just look at how many versions have actually been created for the stage (musicals, plays, operas, ballets), and both the big and small screen (from straight forward adaptations to versions inspired by the tale and everything in between)."
The Distinctive Baritone said: "I can't say I was terribly impressed by the Olivier Awards performance. Based on that number (which one would imagine is one of the best in the show), and what I've read, it seems like a flawed musical about an important subject. However, if they can "Americanize" the show, it might be able to fill in the space left byKinky Bootswhen that show eventually closes and be able to draw in audience members from that target demograp
Dolly80 said: “This shows you you have no clue. For a start you don’t seem to get how expensive staging shows in NYC is.
Why on Earth would a very costly musical close for a few months then come back on again just so another show could open in that theatre? The costs of that are astronomical, plus they would have to be simplified versions (touring) which isn’t at all acceptable at broadway prices."
JSquared2 said: "You don't understand how Broadway works, do you?"
I accept that Broadway is dominated by big brands and long runners (and so is the West End for that matter!) but I also believe that we need greater diversity and more new productions. The desicion to extend the run of ‘The Play That Goes Wrong’ at the eleventh hour is a pretty frustrating indication that the owners of the Lyceum Theatre have no interest in providing new productio
I’m going to be honest and say that I am not keen on the desicion to extend the run by a full six months...
I have no grudge against ‘The Play That Goes Wrong’. It is high on my to-see list in the West End, and I have really enjoyed their TV work (such as ‘Peter Pan Goes Wrong’. However, as someone who wants to see as many new and exciting projects on Broadway as possible, the last-minute extension annoys me on principle. The Lyceum could have eas
I saw Everybody’s Talking About Jamie on Thursday (as part of the cinema event) and generally enjoyed it. About six or seven of the songs have been added to my Spotify playlist. I feel like the contemporary pop style works for a musical such as this set in a modern-day Sheffield Comprehensive. I like the diversity of the cast, and felt I could relate to the protagonists.
However, I think that Everybody’s Talking About Jamie would work better as a film than a Broadway musica
One of the major stories at the Tony Awards this year was the dominance of British productions, with Harry Potter and the Cursed Child and the National Theatre production of Angels in America being the two big winners on the non-musical side of the awards. The Ferryman is heading to Broadway later this year, and looks like it could be another British success.
However, many of us pay more attention to musicals, and the West End has provided several high-p
This sounds like an intriguing project. The Little Mermaid is a very fun film (and subverts Disney romantic cliches more than people give it credit for), but there are plenty of flaws with the portrayal of the protagonists, and the film is still dismissed as a story about a foolish teen who gives up everything "for a man". Therefore, I really support the idea of giving Ariel's story a big new remake. A live-action version could place the focus on Ariel's relationship with Tr
CurtainPullDowner said: "Once the rights are released, schools will go crazy for Bikini Bottom."
I feel like it is very simplistic and annoying to measure a show's success by its run on Broadway alone. Spongebob will make far more through touring and licensing than it ever could on Broadway. Its unique approach to sets and costumes would translate VERY VERY VERY well to High School and Junior productions...
bear88 said: "I know it's just the first week of previews, but the Head Over Heels numbers look pretty awful, especially since it was filling all the seats early in the week. I thought the numbers would be better than that.
This isn't a show likely to get glowing reviews, although it might get some good word of mouth as a fun show."
Another problem is the fact that The Go-Go's are relatively obscure outside of America. Belinda Carlisle is prett
"And don't get me started on that stupid "singing princess contest" nonsense; just awful!w
(I'm sure most that most of you have gathered that I really don't like The Little Mermaid. I don't even think I ever liked the original movie; give me a goodadaptation of the original Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale and THEN I'll be happy!)"
Does 'Once on This Island' count as a good adaptation of Hans Christian An
Sondheimite said: "Alex Timbers was really really really going do something big with this show. Bigger, in scope, than what Julie did with Lion King. Even if you didn't like Frozen's music/book, it would have been hard to not be knocked over in awe of what Alex did with it.
Disney didn't want to pay the money. It's the same way Disney has been in their theme parks for over ten years"
I think that whoever was responsible for firing Timbers m
JBroadway said: "I think Cats is the worst musical ever written, but you don’t see me see me saying it’s the theatre equivalent of the Room, because I know it is much too successful, and togenuinely appreciated by the masses."
I’ve seen Cats on stage in 2015. The criticisms about its story (or lack thereof) are totally valid, but I like the poems it is based on, and also like the choreography and costumes. I think it’s too well-made
My intent when I said Frozen was "better known" was not to dismiss Wicked. It's just that films find it easier to gain an audience, as you have more opportunities to watch them as often as you like. Wicked is one of the biggest stage musicals of the new millennium, but Frozen is one of the biggest film musicals, and film musicals will always be more prominent...
Frozen's arrival on Broadway hasn't done too much damage to Wicked (although the former is earning slig
Uhhhh... I didn't say anything about promoting. I'm not talking about trailers, commercials, or posters. I'm talking about making the film itself. I'm quite aware of what this type of film's normal promotional trajectory is. I could care less if Wicked released a trailer only 3 months in advance of the film - I'm just stating that big films with complicated filming schedules, FX challenges (green-screen and so forth), and pre-recorded
JennH said: "TheGingerBreadMan said: "Hmm.... it seems that BWW has removed the article. It stated that the tour would launch from the Hollywood Pantages fall 2019.
The direct link also now takes you to the BWW hompage...
