What's next for HERCULES? Sep 3
2019, 05:01:38 PM
For the Public Works production this is all we’ll get. MAYBE a cast recording, but that will be it. There will be no more stagings of this show using this script. This script is very much a Public Work show, in the way it condenses the show down to 90 minutes no intermission, works in an ensemble of over 100 people and adds in a message and community and community engagement.
However that’s not to say we will never see Hercules on stage again. If Disney wants to move forward with th
Phone rings, door chimes, in comes COMPANY! Sep 3
2019, 03:52:23 PM
It seems to be pretty much known at this point that Matt Doyle will be playing Jamie. Any other casting rumors?
Sorry to be the bearer of bad news but this show will not transfer to Broadway. At least not this production, as others have mentioned this is a Public Works production, not a Disney Theatricals production. If Disney does want to continue with a stage adaptation of Hercules, which is very possible given how popular this Public Works production has been, they will go back to the drawing board and develop one themselves. It won’t be 90 minutes no intermission, it won&rsq
Falsettos in London premiere controversy Aug 26
2019, 04:49:56 PM
I think also it depends on the show and as always context is important. I personally think it is ridiculous to say all Jewish characters should always be played by Jewish actors. However, there are certain shows like Fiddler and Parade, those that deal with the persecution of Jews and antisemitism directly, that I more strongly feel should be portrayed by Jewish actors. These are deeply Jewish stories and to have them portrayed by non-Jewish actors feels wrong to me. That being said, while t
West End CAROLINE OR CHANGE revival at Roundabout in 2020 Aug 19
2019, 01:58:20 PM
Pour one out for the Parade revival that almost was, but very excited for this announcement nonetheless! I have never seen this show live before (missed it during its original run) but have since fallen in love with the score. So very glad to see it being revived and especially excited for Sharon D Clarke!
Spring 2020 Musicals Aug 19
2019, 01:56:00 PM
Roundabout just announced Caroline or Change has its Spring musical. It’s a transfer of the recent West End production starring Sharon D Clarke. The Company revival (also a West send transfer) is expected to be announcing its run this week as well.
Flamingo Kid is transferring in the Spring, I think to the Lyceum but don’t quote me on that. As other have noted above Mrs Doubtfire is also coming and has a theater locked down (someone above said they have the Sondheim and that tracks). We will also be getting a musical revival in the Spring from Roundabout, but which has yet to be confirmed (Parade and Caroline or Change seem to be the top contenders).
Someone above mentioned Soft Power, A Strange Loop and Octet
ABC’s The Little Mermaid LIVE Aug 5
2019, 03:40:39 PM
I am also interested in seeing what this ends up being. I noticed the press release listed Shaggy as “the voice of Sebastian” so that seems to imply some kind of live-action puppetry or pre-recorded animation for the sea creatures.
VintageSnarker said: "Any rumored casting for Caroline or Change?"
I heard if it happens it will be a transfer of the recent London revival and I think they were looking to bring over the actress who did it over there, Sharon Clarke.
MadsonMelo said: "Caroline or Change? What? Where did this came from?"
The rumor has been that Roundabout is between Caroline or Change and Parade as their spring musical. My understanding is Roundabout doesn’t want to do Parade without Ben Platt, and the reason for the delay is they are trying to lock him down. If they can’t get him I think Caroline is their backup (which is looking more and more likely as the days go on).
Next for the Longacre! Aug 4
2019, 02:14:54 PM
My understanding is that they are beefing it up for Broadway. Much better sets, special effects, a bigger cast, etc. The Off-Broadway and subsequent tour were definitely kind of cheap but it also gave the musical a certain charm that’s i am worried it will loose if producers try to turn it into a big Broadway blockbuster. We shall see I guess, but I am definitely skeptical of this working. Especially since, as others have mentioned, it hasn’t really sold well across its various incarnations.
YvanEhtNioj said: "I'm still gagging at the fact that so far this is the ONLY original score this season. "
There will be more new musicals. Flamingo Kid is all but confirmed. Its likely we will get Almost Famous and/or Mrs Doubtfire as well. And maaaaaaybe Moby Dick. Lots of exciting stuff (with original scores) on the horizon :)
luisacontini said: "They have their Bobbie and Jamie. I don't believe they've been mentioned on this thread yet.
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Can you confirm anything about them? Did they go with a Broadway name or a movie star?
COMPANY eyeing a spring 2020 transfer at a Shubert theater Aug 1
2019, 10:50:37 AM
I heard last night that Brandon Uranowitz is currently the top pick to play Jamie (genderbent version of Amy) for the Broadway production. Not sure if there has been an offer extended or if it’s just talks at this point.
Chances that Lempicka transfers? Aug 1
2019, 10:45:58 AM
I heard they were originally slated to be a part of one of the major non-profit Off-Broadway theater company’s 2019-2020 seasons but pulled out last minute. Not sure if it’s because they have bigger plans or because they are not moving forward.
