ILuv2shop531
Broadway Star Joined: 7/12/07
#1Dogfight Transfer?
Posted: 7/29/12 at 12:53am
I was just at Dogfight tonight and haven't been so moved and fixated on a piece in a little while. Lindsay, Derek and the ensemble gave such great performances and Pasek and Paul's score and Peter Duchan's book flowed perfectly. Would love to see this transfer to a commercial Broadway venue.
Does anyone think this show could have a future once 2nd Stage takes ownership of the Helen Hayes?
ILuv2shop531
Broadway Star Joined: 7/12/07
kurt.perry41
Stand-by Joined: 11/20/11
#4Dogfight Transfer?
Posted: 7/29/12 at 1:59pmI would LOVE to see it transfer AND get a cast recording. It;s a brilliant show and the whole cast really in brilliant.
Bwaydide92
Leading Actor Joined: 5/16/12
#5Dogfight Transfer?
Posted: 7/29/12 at 2:37pm
I saw this recently and it was one of the best shows I saw while I was in New York. I think only THE BOOK OF MORMON was better. With a few improvements I think this can do pretty well on Broadway and I think Mendez and Klena could see some nominations if it does transfer. WHICH IT SHOULD
Updated On: 7/29/12 at 02:37 PM
ILuv2shop531
Broadway Star Joined: 7/12/07
finebydesign
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/17/07
#8Dogfight Transfer?
Posted: 7/29/12 at 3:32pmIf you mean extension, yes, there was talk of an extension to September 2. Nick Blaemire apparently tweeted about it. As of now though, it doesn't look like it's official.
#9Dogfight Transfer?
Posted: 7/29/12 at 4:54pmthey've already extended a week. They were supposed to end August 12th, now it's until the 19th. There is a chance of it extending again until the 26th, but probably not much after as Annaleigh Ashford is in Kinky Boots. It wouldn't make sense to extend it a couple of weeks for a replacement.
#10Dogfight Transfer?
Posted: 7/29/12 at 5:00pm...I imagine this would need a small Broadway house, yeah?
"...everyone finally shut up, and the audience could enjoy the beginning of the Anatevka Pogram in peace."
ILuv2shop531
Broadway Star Joined: 7/12/07
#11Dogfight Transfer?
Posted: 7/29/12 at 8:47pm
Boggess, yes i meant extension, not transfer haha, was in a hurry.
and has for a small theater, Helen Hayes I said could be an option since 2nd Stage is taking, but the Booth could work took. Is Virginia Woolf supposed to be limited?
#12Dogfight Transfer?
Posted: 7/31/12 at 2:54pmJoe Mantello is no longer directing Other Desert Cities in L.A. due to a scheduling conflict. I don't know if this means Dogfight is transferring around then (early December), or if he has another project lined up for that time frame.
#13Dogfight Transfer?
Posted: 7/31/12 at 2:57pmIt's an interesting piece, but if it transferred, I would be surprised if it didn't go the way of The Scottsboro Boys.
#14Dogfight Transfer?
Posted: 7/31/12 at 3:06pmkeb2, the conflict that caused Mantello to have to drop out of directing OTHER DESERT CITIES in LA is the Broadway transfer of Shar White's THE OTHER PLACE for Manhattan Theatre Club, not DOGFIGHT.
Tonya Pinkins: Then we had a "Lot's Wife" last June that was my personal favorite. I'm still trying to get them to let me sing it at some performance where we get to sing an excerpt that's gone.
Tony Kushner: You can sing it at my funeral.
Tony Kushner: You can sing it at my funeral.
#15Dogfight Transfer?
Posted: 7/31/12 at 3:06pm
I agree with Newintown (who doesn't sound so new in town). I would think the first act of Dogfight too ugly for a Broadway audience.
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#16Dogfight Transfer?
Posted: 1/19/13 at 9:31amIs this maybe still happening? Is it possible to get a recording also or is it too late??
#17Dogfight Transfer?
Posted: 1/19/13 at 10:59am
I haven't heard anything about a transfer and it's never too late for a recording.
....but the world goes 'round
RippedMan
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/14/05
#18Dogfight Transfer?
Posted: 1/19/13 at 1:38pmI think, with the success of Christmas Story, it will end up on Broadway eventually. But it needs a lot of work. It's a tough story to sell. And the music wasn't "hard" enough for such a rough storyline.
ILuv2shop531
Broadway Star Joined: 7/12/07
#19Dogfight Transfer?
Posted: 1/19/13 at 2:46pmI remember hearing recently that one of the A Christmas Story producers was interested in it now & would help develop it and get it to Broadway more...not sure if there is any truth to this at all.
RippedMan
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/14/05
#20Dogfight Transfer?
Posted: 1/20/13 at 2:24amYeah. I'm sure it could be developed. But it's not exactly a commercial property. It's neither big enough nor emotional enough to make it a success.
WiCkEDrOcKS
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/13/04
#21Dogfight Transfer?
Posted: 1/20/13 at 4:13pmFrom what I've heard, this ones pretty much dead in the water.
#22Dogfight Transfer?
Posted: 1/20/13 at 4:19pm^Yes that is correct. Unless a producer is looking to take a big risk, the cast knows that it most likely will not happen, and are still hoping for the cast album.
#23Dogfight Transfer?
Posted: 2/17/13 at 8:47pm
According to MTI, Dogfight is going to be released for amateur rights soon. The link is as follows:
http://www.mtishows.com/show_detail.asp?showid=000428
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ILuv2shop531
Broadway Star Joined: 7/12/07
#24Dogfight Transfer?
Posted: 2/17/13 at 9:16pm
Aww that is a shame. I mean it is great for regional and community audiences but not good for any hopes of a transfer 
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