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Be more chill transfer?

Alex M

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Be more chill transfer? #1
Posted: 6/19/15 at 9:20pm

I saw the preview for it and it looks amazing! Does anyone think it may transfer to New york? Maybe New world stages. It seems like it could be the next heathers.

Fantod

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Be more chill transfer? #2
Posted: 6/19/15 at 9:27pm

So an off-Broadway flop?

The New York Times hated it, and the book on which the show is based on is pretty awful (and really sexist too). I doubt it.

Alex M

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Be more chill transfer? #2
Posted: 6/19/15 at 9:31pm

Updated On: 6/19/15 at 09:31 PM

Alex M

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Be more chill transfer? #3
Posted: 6/19/15 at 9:31pm

"So an off-Broadway flop?"

I guess i set myself up for that one

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Be more chill transfer? #4
Posted: 6/19/15 at 9:53pm

I live near Red Bank and I thought the show was wonderful. Even though they got a bad review from the NY Times, they just extended the run. Anyone near Red Bank or by the Jersey Shore should see it before it closes. Its funny and a real eye opener.

Honestly, this show will forever be destined for Off-Broadway. I think it could very well have an NY transfer, but it will never come to Broadway. It has such a wide crazy plot that it would flop on Broadway in a matter of seconds. Off-Broadway, now thats a different story.

Alex M

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Be more chill transfer? #5
Posted: 8/7/18 at 1:00am

Made this thread years ago but decided to bring it back instead of making a new one. I saw the show off broadway and while I can't say Im in love with it I did like it quite a bit. Their whole off broadway run is completely sold out....does anyone think this could transfer to broadway?I personally can't see it there but who knows!?! Maybe The Walter Kerr after Springsteen wraps up?

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Be more chill transfer? #6
Posted: 8/7/18 at 1:23am

Doubtful. I could see it extending or transferring to another off bway theater to see just what kind a success it could be.

If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it? These are DISCUSSION boards, not mutual admiration boards. Discussion only occurs when we are willing to hear what others are thinking, regardless of whether it is alignment to our own thoughts.

Updated On: 8/7/18 at 01:23 AM

BroadwayNoob

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Be more chill transfer? #7
Posted: 8/7/18 at 2:12am

I'm almost positive that its closing in September won't be the end of it. I would be astounded if it actually transferred to Broadway, but I'm pretty sure it's either going to extend, or move somewhere that could house it for a year or two. Once the fan hype fizzles out, which it seems to have done a little bit already, it's not going to last. This isn't drawing in many adults

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Be more chill transfer? #8
Posted: 8/7/18 at 2:50am

“Michael in the Bathroom” has millions of hits on YouTube. Surely this is more hype than any other off-Broadway show in recent memory? It’s hard to imagine this material on Broadway but I can imagine a good sales person convincing investors they might be part of the next Dear Evan Hansen. I wouldn’t say a Broadway transfer is a categorical no at this stage.

"It’s the fractured quality in [Bernadette Peters'] singing voice and line readings that puts across the character as someone for whom resentment is sliding into madness." - NYtimes on Follies (2011).

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Be more chill transfer? #9
Posted: 8/7/18 at 3:25am

I don't think Broadway is the answer, but they'd be stupid not to transfer it somewhere. I think Minetta Lane would be a good fit - but could people find it? Or maybe New World if there is an available space.

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Be more chill transfer? #10
Posted: 8/7/18 at 9:43am

They have to extend or move to another theater. There's simply too much money to be made.

There will be more performances. The only question is where.

Personally, I'd like to see a move to Broadway. It can't possibly do worse numbers than some current tenants like Gettin' the Band Back Together or Head Over Heels.

Updated On: 8/7/18 at 09:43 AM

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Be more chill transfer? #11
Posted: 8/7/18 at 9:48am

10086sunset said: "It can't possibly do worse numbers than somecurrent tenants like Gettin' the Band Back Together or Head Over Heels."

Signature has a show coming in a few weeks later, so moving is the only option.

That said, I'm not sure the way to win over investors is say you can lose less money than other struggling shows who aren't even able to meet their weekly nut.

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Be more chill transfer? #12
Posted: 8/7/18 at 9:55am

The Off-Broadway production is greatly improved. There are several book changes and lyric changes that make the show better and more polished. If they're going to transfer, this would be the version (and cast...George Salazar is a crowd-pleaser) to do it with.

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Be more chill transfer? #13
Posted: 8/7/18 at 10:32am

Mmmm, rabid stans. Just what Broadway needs.

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Be more chill transfer? #14
Posted: 8/7/18 at 1:58pm

10086sunset said: "They have to extend or move to another theater.There's simply too much money to be made.

There will be more performances. The only question is where.

Personally, I'd like to see a move to Broadway. It can't possibly do worse numbers than somecurrent tenants like Gettin' the Band Back Together or Head Over Heels."

It's not moving to Broadway...Desperate Measures is closing at New World Stages 10/28 could it be possibly moving there?

"Anything you do, let it it come from you--then it will be new." Sunday in the Park with George

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Be more chill transfer? #15
Posted: 8/7/18 at 3:07pm

Desperate Measure hopes to extend... if people keep buying tickets... but New World makes sense for BMC

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