THE EXORCIST to Land on Broadway in 2018?

[BroadwayConcierge]

Posted: 8/9/17 at 5:33pm

I know that "pre-Broadway" means nothing these days, but... thoughts?

http://www.playbill.com/article/the-exorcist-sets-west-end-dates-ahead-of-broadway-arrival

[Broadway Joe]

Posted: 8/9/17 at 5:37pm

I would love for this to happen. It's not like there are many horror shows that come around so there is definitely a market for this especially for people who normally wouldn't go to see a Broadway show. I know it's harder to transition something like a horror movie into a threatre but I'd love to see an original horror type play at some point. 

[emo_geek]

Posted: 8/9/17 at 6:17pm

Is this the same that played at the Geffen in LA? I hope they've made substantial changes since then. 

[g.d.e.l.g.i.]

Posted: 8/9/17 at 6:19pm

My understanding is that there have been revisions as the result of a workshop, but the extent of those revisions remains unclear. Also, it's worth noting that the producers are the same people who were claiming they were gonna bring Rebecca to town, so your guess is as good as mine.

[10086sunset]

Posted: 8/9/17 at 6:23pm

Maybe Ben Sprecher can put this Rebecca thing behind him. Maybe?

[The Distinctive Baritone]

Posted: 8/9/17 at 6:54pm

Hope Sprecher has actually met all of his investors this time. The Exorcist could be very effective onstage  if done with the kind of theatricality it would need. Like The Pillowman but with special effects.

[SharksVsJets]

Posted: 8/9/17 at 6:59pm

I'm disappointed it's not a musical. It could be another Carrie.

[BrodyFosse123]

Posted: 8/9/17 at 7:40pm

Also curious if this will be the stage adaptation that John Doyle directed and played the Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles back in 2012 with Brooke Shields as Chris, the actress mom.

[NOWaWarning]

Posted: 8/9/17 at 7:48pm

Whether it turns out genuinely creepy and gripping or ends up campy, it could be a fun evening of theatre!

[g.d.e.l.g.i.]

Posted: 8/9/17 at 10:02pm

BrodyFosse123 said: "Also curious if this will be the stage adaptation that John Doyle directed and played the Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles back in 2012 with Brooke Shields as Chris, the actress mom."

Yes, same show, though -- as I said -- it has been revised following a workshop.

[QueenAlice]

Posted: 8/9/17 at 10:40pm

The play has been heavily revised since the 2012 production at the Geffen and was actually given a second full production last fall in the UK at Birmingham Rep. It is this production that is transferring to the West End. This production directed by Sean Matthias still got mixed reviews, but It apparently is much closer (at least in shock value) to the film - complete with the head turn, green projectile liquid, crucifix masterbation etc.  

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/theatre/what-to-see/the-exorcist-birmingham-rep-review-not-exactly-a-head-turner/

[RippedMan]

Posted: 8/9/17 at 10:54pm

I still wish they'd brought "Let The Right One In" to Broadway. Pure theatrical bliss. 

[bk]

Posted: 8/10/17 at 12:27am

SharksVsJets said: "I'm disappointed it's not a musical. It could be another Carrie.

 

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It IS a musical - where have YOU been?  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWBkq2eo290

[SharksVsJets]

Posted: 8/10/17 at 1:47am

^^Too funny.

[Lot666]

Posted: 8/10/17 at 8:27am

Some time ago, my husband and I had a lengthy discussion in a coffee shop about how The Exorcist could be done as a musical. I'd still prefer the (serious, not campy) musical approach, but I would definitely be interested in the play.