Riedel on Othello and The Bands Visit transfer, Once on This Island revival

[10086sunset]

http://nypost.com/2016/12/15/will-bands-visit-make-the-jump-to-broadway/

[Cupid Boy2]

I would love for Once on This Island to happen this spring, but I'm not holding my breath.

[RippedMan]

The show does have quite a massive ensemble, but I'd love to see The Band's Visit make it to Broadway. It's a really quirky show, and with the success of Fun Home, Natasha, etc, I think it could really find an audience. I think it would fit beautifully at Studio 54 if Roundabout were so inclined. But, if not, something like the Broadhurst would be great or the Jacobs.

[10086sunset]

Hoping that he is correct regarding all three...Would love to see each of them...

[neonlightsxo]

I'd love to see Othello but Sam Gold is quite busy this spring already.

Once On This Island? With what money?

[Prisoner of 7th Ave]

Glass Menagerie begins previews in early February.  If, as I suspect, the reaction will be Wingfield fatigue, the Belasco will be free for Othello by April 1.  

[neonlightsxo]

Glass Menagerie is not an open run, but thanks for playing.

[Jeffrey Karasarides]

Sam Gold also has A Doll's House, Part 2 opening in April.

[RippedMan]

Wonder how they'd redesign Othello

[neonlightsxo]

Jeffrey Karasarides said: "Sam Gold also has A Doll's House, Part 2 opening in April"

 

I know. That's why I said "Sam Gold is quite busy this spring already."

 

[Jeffrey Karasarides]

That was a response to Prisoner of 7th Ave.

[James2]

With Tony Shaloub doing The Price next and Katrina Lenk presumably returning to Indecent, The Band's Visit should absolutely wait for next fall.

[Sauja]

Every theater is currently booked, so something would have to close to make a transfer happen. Given the staging (and how current shows are performing at the box office), would it be possible they'd move Othello to Circle in the Square? 

[henrikegerman]

"Three shows are already in the mix — “Dear Evan Hansen” and both the upcoming “Groundhog Day” and “War Paint.”Three shows are already in the mix — “Dear Evan Hansen” and both the upcoming “Groundhog Day” and “War Paint.”"

Did Riedel suddenly come down with a severe case of Great Comet amnesia?

[wonderfulwizard11]

No, he just doesn't like the lead producer and it's his way of being snarky. Dear Evan Hansen will probably win, at least as it stands right now, but the shows in the spring would have to be especially strong to knock Comet out of contention. 

[QueenAlice]

That is Riedel's way of throwing shade at COMET. There is always one show per season (usually one that gets outstanding reviews) that Riedel takes under his wing to poop on.

This article is essentially full of useless information. I doubt any of these things he says as scoop will actually happen this season.

 

[Andy51]

RippedMan said: "Wonder how they'd redesign Othello

They could stick with the same basic design if it moved to Circle in the Square.  I saw it last night -- brilliant production and performances.  It would be wonderful if more people could have the opportunity to see it.  For those deterred by it being sold out (other than the high-priced benefit show), tickets do pop up sporadically throughout the day for same day and next day shows (I got my ticket on Wed. night, and I just checked and there were seats for tonight and this weekend, but they come and go fast).  Even if it transfers to Broadway (which is still speculative at this point), it is special seeing it in a very small, intimate theatre.

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[Jeffrey Karasarides]

henrikegerman said: ""Three shows are already in the mix — “Dear Evan Hansen” and both the upcoming “Groundhog Day” and “War Paint.”Three shows are already in the mix — “Dear Evan Hansen” and both the upcoming “Groundhog Day” and “War Paint.”"

Did Riedel suddenly come down with a severe case of Great Comet amnesia?"

I actually emailed Michael Riedel about that this morning, and to my surprise, replied to me with this:

"Yes -- it will probably get nominated, but I think there's some ill will toward the producers, the Kagans, so I doubt it has much of a chance of winning. And the feeling around Broadway is that while it's a sumptuous production, the show's too long and the score isn't that good. Everybody loves Evan Hansen and Groundhog Day. And War Paint, if the rewrites are good, has a meaty subject matter that should have appeal.

But, hey, what the hell do I know? I thought "Rent" would run six months."

[neonlightsxo]

He's nuts.

" Dear Evan Hansen will probably win, at least as it stands right now"

I'm with you on this.

[perfectliar]

neonlightsxo said: "Glass Menagerie is not an open run, but thanks for playing."

Yeah, and limited runs have never closed early.

[PaulWom]

Jeffrey Karasarides said: "henrikegerman said: ""Three shows are already in the mix — “Dear Evan Hansen” and both the upcoming “Groundhog Day” and “War Paint.”Three shows are already in the mix — “Dear Evan Hansen” and both the upcoming “Groundhog Day” and “War Paint.”"

Did Riedel suddenly come down with a severe case of Great Comet amnesia?"

I actually emailed Michael Riedel about that this morning, and to my surprise, replied to me with this:

"Yes -- it will probably get nominated, but I think there's some ill will toward the producers, the Kagans, so I doubt it has much of a chance of winning. And the feeling around Broadway is that while it's a sumptuous production, the show's too long and the score isn't that good. Everybody loves Evan Hansen and Groundhog Day. And War Paint, if the rewrites are good, has a meaty subject matter that should have appeal.

But, hey, what the hell do I know? I thought "Rent" would run six months."

 

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I never understood Riedel's logic on that point re: Tony voters voting against Comet bc of the producers. Ars Nova stands to win a Tony if Comet wins- why would supporters of Ars Nova cut off their nose to spite their face? The producers gave them what they wanted.

[wonderfulwizard11]

perfectliar said: "Yeah, and limited runs have never closed early."

The upcoming Menagerie is set to run roughly as long as the most recent revival, and that revival definitely didn't have a star on the level of Sally Field. Not to mention, it's not as if every theatregoer saw the last one or isn't happy to see the show return. No reason to assume that this one won't do well. 

 

[AEA AGMA SM]

PaulWom said: "I never understood Riedel's logic on that point re: Tony voters voting against Comet bc of the producers. Ars Nova stands to win a Tony if Comet wins- why would supporters of Ars Nova cut off their nose to spite their face? The producers gave them what they wanted."

 

Remember he also trumpeted to the hills that there would be a backlash against Hamilton because of the actions of the producers, after erroneously declaring that the show was going to transfer immediately so that it could sweep the 2015 Tony Awards. And Bullets Over Broadway was going to be the next The Producers and would run for years. I'm sure there are countless other predictions and guarantees of his throughout his years at the Post that were proven completely wrong.

[RippedMan]

Why spread ill will? Who cares. 

 I wish "Broadway" would include more interesting theaters. Surprised "In Transit" is still holding on. But who knows for the Spring.

[Jessetenny]

perfectliar said: "neonlightsxo said: "Glass Menagerie is not an open run, but thanks for playing."

Yeah, and limited runs have never closed early.

 

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Yeah, because Motown didn't close early this summer? Right.