NY Times Feature on Cursed Child
NY Times Feature on Cursed Child
jacobsnchz14
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/13/06
#1NY Times Feature on Cursed Child
Posted: 2/21/18 at 1:12pm
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/02/21/theater/harry-potter-and-the-cursed-child-jk-rowling.html
Much of it is what has already been stated, but it gives us more insight into the Lyric, how previews in the Lyric will be, the development of the play, etc.
#2NY Times Feature on Cursed Child
Posted: 2/21/18 at 3:21pmI don't think she needs to worry about the show not doing well here. With that said, I am not sure it will run more than maybe six years. I could be wrong. Hope I am!
Just give the world Love.
#3NY Times Feature on Cursed Child
Posted: 2/21/18 at 3:31pm
Really, uncageg? I'd say they have at least 10 years, if not more. It's nearly sold out a year in advance. Sure, maybe they'll have to lower prices eventually, but I'd say for sure more than six years.
CT2NYC
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/7/17
#4NY Times Feature on Cursed Child
Posted: 2/21/18 at 3:43pmAs kids grow up, and continue to be exposed to the original Harry Potter books and movies, they’ll want to know what happens next. I suspect it will run for a very long time.
#5NY Times Feature on Cursed Child
Posted: 2/21/18 at 3:48pm
uncageg said: "I don't think she needs to worry about the show not doing well here."
I don't recall that being her concern. More about ensuring it captures the magic and such of the story she wants to tell...
#6NY Times Feature on Cursed Child
Posted: 2/21/18 at 4:00pm
Very interesting to learn that ATG paid for the theatre's renovation! That takes a pretty huge dent out of what might otherwise have been the show's recoupment cost.
#7NY Times Feature on Cursed Child
Posted: 2/21/18 at 4:05pm
Also interesting to hear that ATG basically paid Cirque to move out PARAMOUR.
"Oh look at the time, three more intelligent plays just closed and THE ADDAMS FAMILY made another million dollars" -Jackie Hoffman, Broadway.com Audience Awards
#8NY Times Feature on Cursed Child
Posted: 2/21/18 at 4:08pm
CT2NYC, I hope that happens!
Haterobics, I made that comment based on hers that "Broadway is a scary place" and yes, maybe she is worried about how we will receive it.
I personally can't wait. Took a day off to see it.
Just give the world Love.
#9NY Times Feature on Cursed Child
Posted: 2/21/18 at 4:59pm
I don't see this running less than fifteen years at least.
#10NY Times Feature on Cursed Child
Posted: 2/21/18 at 5:04pm
I didn't realise the theatre had been so dramatically reduced in capacity. I always assumed this theatre was intentional so they could pack as many sardines in as possible.
"You can't overrate Bernadette Peters. She is such a genius. There's a moment in "Too Many Mornings" and Bernadette doing 'I wore green the last time' - It's a voice that is just already given up - it is so sorrowful. Tragic. You can see from that moment the show is going to be headed into such dark territory and it hinges on this tiny throwaway moment of the voice." - Ben Brantley (2022)
"Bernadette's whole, stunning performance [as Rose in Gypsy] galvanized the actors capable of letting loose with her. Bernadette's Rose did take its rightful place, but too late, and unseen by too many who should have seen it" Arthur Laurents (2009)
"Sondheim's own favorite star performances? [Bernadette] Peters in ''Sunday in the Park,'' Lansbury in ''Sweeney Todd'' and ''obviously, Ethel was thrilling in 'Gypsy.'' Nytimes, 2000
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Broadway Legend Joined: 3/21/05
#11NY Times Feature on Cursed Child
Posted: 2/21/18 at 5:53pm
IdinaBellFoster said: "Also interesting to hear that ATG basically paid Cirque to move out PARAMOUR."
This isn't new. That information was disclosed when the announced the Lyric. The Shuberts, Nederlanders, and Jujamcyn were all prepared to bear the cost of clearing any of their theaters for Harry Potter. This is the closest to a "sure thing" as you can get. They were all also prepared to bear the costs of any renovations or work to accommodate the production.
#12NY Times Feature on Cursed Child
Posted: 2/21/18 at 6:00pmAs long as freeform keeps having Harry Potter weekends, cursed child will be running.
In our millions, in our billions, we are most powerful when we stand together. TW4C unwaveringly joins the worldwide masses, for we know our liberation is inseparably bound.
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CT2NYC
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/7/17
#13NY Times Feature on Cursed Child
Posted: 2/21/18 at 7:00pm
Call_me_jorge said: "As long as freeform keeps having Harry Potter weekends, cursed child will be running."
Exactly. HBO has marathons all the time, too.
#14NY Times Feature on Cursed Child
Posted: 2/21/18 at 7:09pmYou can watch the movies through on demand on HBO. I am starting them tonight! Watched the final film a week ago when they aired it.
Just give the world Love.
#15NY Times Feature on Cursed Child
Posted: 2/21/18 at 10:01pm
Freeform is done with Harry Potter. HBO has the rights now. Previously, HBO only had Order of the Pheonix and Freeform would skip that one.
