Rumor has it that Sing Street is already signed up for the Lyceum.
I saw Almost Famous in San Diego and loved it. I do, think, however, that a couple of roles in the show need to be recast with more seasoned Broadway veterans. Solea is the one cast member who is definitive in her role.
The sets have to be "naturalistic" so I'm sure David Korins' set is exactly what the show needs.
With Tootsie in the "backview mirror", the producers probably know that there are two main challenges to getting this show to be a hit. First, the original movie had a very medicore script which was transcended by Robin Williams' performance. Robin Williams was a comic genius and has huge shoes to fill.
Does anybody have the scoop on The Bedwetter musical? It's based on Sarah Silverman's R-rated childhood autobiography.and has an intriguing creative team. I'm a huge fan of Adam Schlesinger's work on critically panned "Cry-Baby" (one of my favorite flops of all time)..
If anybody has been to the workshop or has some inside scoop, please spill the tea.
I have heard from reputable sources that BJ will be moving to a smaller Broadway theatre, albeit in a scaled-down (ready to tour) version. I am also hearing that Sing Street is virtually guaranteed a theatre, even though it hasn't even opened yet off-Broadway.
As for other shows circling the great white way, I just don't see Almost Famous making it to Broadway this spring unless they can fill one of the roles with a big name. I saw it in San Diego and really enjoyed it. S
It's not a great play but it's an entertaining play, especially when directed briskly. Joe Mantello's direction was pitch-perfect so I wonder how Scott Ellis would put his directorial stamp on the play.
The original Harold Prince production was definitive IMO. The Rob Ashford Donmar Warehouse revival was a failure. It was staged in LA as a prospective pre-Broadway run and didn't go any further. T.R. Knight was miscast as Frank.
Per reliable sources: as of yesterday they still haven't been able yet to secure a theatre. And it is my understanding that they are not the only show that's circling around Broadway for the Spring.
VernonGersch said: "and the latest - CTG currently has THE NEW ONE starting performances but it was just announced yesterday that THE NEW ONE will be going up on Netflix in November.
why would anyone want to spend money and time on a one man show that they can see for free in their living rooms? If I were at CTG subscriber I would feel duped."
Vernon, I respectfully disagree. LATIN HISTORY FOR MORONS is already on Netflix but it sold very well. THE NE
While I am exasperated by the mediocre programming at Center Theatre Group (CTG), I do feel that there are quire a few obstacles in improving their programming.
First of all, the typical CTG subscriber is of retirement edge and is not going to be interested in avant-garde or experimental work. The Ahamanson's production of Soft Power didn't exactly pack them in. When Michael Richie was first hired, the LA Times asked him what his favorite play of all time was. He ans
What is the projected state for open Broadway theatres for Spring shows? Is there any more space for a new musical? I was personally hoping for "Almost Famous" to make it to Broadway this season.
In case there will be an open theatre, are there shows other than Almost Famous would be vying for that spot?
While I agree that this is the worst Ahmanson season since 1993, when I subscribed for the first time, this has nothing to do with artistic taste or bad management.
The subscription model has been failing in most major regional theatres, and The Ahmanson has been especially badly suffering from drop in subscription sales. The average age of the Ahamanson subscriber is 72 and rising. The big donors in LA tend to give money to the Philharmonic and to Art Museums.
dramamama611 said: "This 'feels' like the best reviewed show of the season. I know that doesn't mean anything, necessarily for the Tony Awards, but it puts Tootsie AS the frontrunner, yes?
I think Santino Fontana (Best Actor in a Musical) and Robert Horn (Best Book of a musical) are both shoo-ins for a TONY. I would bet on TOOTSIE also winning best musical. It's a show that will do well on tour and it's a lot more accessible than Hadestown.
I would put my money on Beth Leavel landing her second Tony. She's giving the performance of a lifetime at the age of 63. I wouldn't bet against Metcalf either, who also happens to be 63.
Mike Barrett said: "If Katrina tours I’ll be literally so happy"
I am guessing that Katrina would probably tour if they give her over-the-top billing and pay her a premium. Going on tour is quite taxing and hard on people's personal lives. If I were her, I'd be auditioning for non-singing roles. I had the fortune of seeing her in quite a few plays and musicals in LA. I wouldn't be surprised to see her headlining a non-musical play on Broadway or off
Does anybody know if the Secret Garden Broadway revival is still happening? It was reportedly helmed by Warren Carlyle. The show's libretto would need considerable tightening for today's audiences.
Since there are lot of people with inside info on this board--- are there any shows that are yet to be announced for Spring of 2019 (in time for Tony Cut-off) that could still announce opening? (For example, Kinky Boots is closing. Is there a show that could open up in time for the Tonys in that theatre?)
