Just read somewhere that producers want to bring Honeymoon in Vegas but there are no available theatres... Is every theatre seriously booked? What's going into the Palace??
The Papermill seats about 1200, the Marquis depending on configuration , a bit over 1500, it may be more. However, I agree, the Marquis would be a perfect fit.
I'd say it's a moderate musical. Pretty standard size. It's not Les Miz or anything, but if Finian's Rainbow can play the St. James, why can't this play the Marquis?
Yes indeedy, Finian's Rainbow played the St James and closed quickly at a total loss. Is that really the example the Honeymoon in Vegas producers would want to follow?
I agree to an extent, bwayphreak. I do think Honeymoon in Vegas has an advantage in the name-it's recognizable from the film. Tony Danza's participation may help it as well.
Haven't we learned that name recognition does nothing to help sales? Sooooo many film-to-musical flops. And the hits of the past few seasons? All original musicals.
You could also lump BRING IT ON in there, but other than it getting a nom for Best Musical I wouldn't really call it a hit.
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I personally loved Ghost, but I know a lot of people on here didn't. Anyway's I'm pretty sure The Bodyguard (Also, adapted from a film) has The Marquis on hold and they are going to start renovations on it soon for an opening Mid Next Year.
Honeymoon in Vegas needs a slightly larger cast. 2 show girls does not a Vegas act make. It is a Musical that wants so bad to be a Broadway Show. Hopefully they will get the Marquis and throw some more money into it. I could see it being a success.
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Haven't there been plans for renovating the Marquis for awhile? I though after Evita they were going to renovate, but then Jekyll & Hyde switched from the Richard Rogers to the Marquis, and the renovations never happened...
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I'm just saying just because it's a movie or a recognizable name doesn't mean it's going to be a hit. Look at "Breakfast at Tiffany's" or "Legally Blonde" or heck even "Big Fish."
Very little is ENTIRELY original. It's not based on a hit film which is the point being made here.
And yes, the Marq. is going to be closed for renovations (after Heather Headly's gig?).
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I don't know, but I think I heard it was expected to take 8 or 9 months....and then to expect BodyGuard to take the theater. (The info is from another poster here -- but I don't remember who? AEA? ACL? I think it's one of them.)
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