Ado Annie D'Ysquith said: "Interesting report on how GLAAD was consulted not only for this show, but Tootsie as well, to ensure the trans community was okay with their nature...
We actually don't know what the producers petitioned for. In previous Betrayal productions, all three actors have been eligible for Best Actor and Best Actress. When it comes to nominations the previous precedent stand unless there are extenuating circumstances.
Don’t have a photo of the merch but it was pretty great. The “Friends of Dorothy” T shirt is funny and I think people have been posting it on social media.
bk said: “I wonder when the meta trend will end - it's so boring by now - it's been going on for over two decades now and still musical theater "FANatics" whoop and holler at every reference
I'm with Whizzer, I am also surprised at some of the reactions here. Team Prom is working hard tonight! (Joke)
What a fun night in the theatre. I haven't laughed so hard in a long time. I agree that the show is long and the score needs some work, but after some of the movie to musical adaptations we have had previously this really shines. They really adapted the movie to the stage and it works. And it's the best book of any musical com
It is actually being very openly talked about, look out for more news later in the year if it comes together. Expect the Hudson (ATG) or a not for profit late 2020. No one wants to bring another revival in next season with Company, WSS, and Dreamgirls.
it may be around until Jujamcyn exercises its stop clause rights.
Can we please please stop talking about theatre owners excersing their stop clauses? I could count the times this has actually happened on one hand. Mr. Wankel, Mr. Nederlander, and Mr. Roth would not ruin a relationship with a producer by legally kicking out a production. It is usually a mutual decision by both parties with a lot of maneuvering on the part of the theatre owner.
Why would Rudin ever make any sort of statement about a twitter rumor that was then regurgitated on a broadway message board that very few people read? I think "PR 101" would not be to draw attention to a rumor that wasn't true...
And I'd like to add, with shows like this that hit the "fandom" universe (just take a look at the Mean Girls covers on Youtube), parents and kids buy tickets to unrelated plays and musicals. It is a statistical fact. We should be glad that some of broadway is dedicated to cultivating the audiences of tomorrow.
"example of censorship here at BWW"? This is a Broadway message board. The thread was an idiotic attempt to start drama that literally did not exist and was then deleted.
I'm glad the mods are greater action at policing this board. It has become a dumpster fire of bitchiness in the last two years and has frankly become an industry joke. Even a show coming in next season is going to poke major jokes at this boards expense, ya'll w
@Hogan not really, and comparing something like Comet at Circle in the Square to BOM at the O'Neill is apples and oranges.
Let's say Comet went to Circle. The show would have been capitalized around 6 million give or take due to the large nature of the show including theater renovations, physical production, bonds, and a healthy reserve due to it's risky nature (I budget Broadway shows with GA's as my job). The large cast/chorus would've made th
I agree with what Hogan and Mr. Matt both say, but I think what everyone forgets is how small Circle in the Square is, leading to a much smaller potential weekly profit. I know multiple productions coming in this year that looked at Circle, but decided not to book the theatre once they realized how small their profit margin would be. As Broadway shows get more and more expensive, Circle looks a much less enticing proposition even with a star.
I can also corroborate what Rainah and Trpguyy are true-
The Hamilton leads (including Oak) were allowed to get away with a lot, late to rehearsal etc. Oak came into Comet expecting this, not realizing Rachel runs a tight ship, and as most people know now came into rehearsals completely unprepared.
The producers and creative team expected a Heather Headly/Color Purple situation, where a semi name would come into the show and completely kill, elevating the show to a new
Hogan is right, the nut for this show was in the low 900K range and even then it would take over 1.5 years to recoup at full capacity. The show never really had a hope at succeeding due to the way Kagan financed it.
It has also been confirmed to me by multiple independent sources (directly associated with the show) that what Riedel wrote was right- Oak agreed to leave the show for Mandy and even promised to make media appearances with him as well as agreeing to sign a joint press relea
Potentially. They are in the running for the rights along with a few other producers.
Again, as was said in the thread where Jordan incorrectly stated Lincoln Center was putting up a production this spring, no final decision has been made yet on the rights.
Very Deceiving Aladdin Seating! Beware Feb 16
2014, 07:16:58 PM
@oasisjeff, I wouldn't really say that they aren't selling those tickets because they are waiting for the staging. The price/decision to make seats premium are made long ago and are part of the initial 'programming memo' that is made for the show. Changes can be made but they are usually set.
@ak72090, the seats in row A of the balcony are probably being held for the production staff. Again, part of that initial programming memo is to set aside a certain amount of seats for the lighting
Ryan Steele in Les Mis Revival?? Nov 17
2013, 08:41:08 PM
He's a featured dancer in the workshop for An American In Paris happening next week. That's probably an answer to your question.
houdini May 31
2013, 09:22:31 AM
Sorry @behindthescenes2, but your info is incorrect. Jackman is still attached to the show. Schwartz is hoping to finish the score by the end of the year and a reading (with Jackman) is scheduled for December.
