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These shows should have revivals now!

Adrienne Werring
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These shows should have revivals now!#1
Posted: 10/11/18 at 1:30pm

With the political atmosphere in this country, there should be revivals of both Fiorello and Little Abner!  Listen to the lyrics that still ring true today,  "Little Tin Box" from Fiorello and "The Country's In The Very Best of Hands" from Little Abner.  Who's with me on this?!

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These shows should have revivals now!#2
Posted: 10/11/18 at 1:33pm

Not me.

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These shows should have revivals now!#3
Posted: 10/11/18 at 1:36pm

If a show is to be revived due to the current political atmosphere, it should be Urinetown.

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These shows should have revivals now!#4
Posted: 10/11/18 at 1:40pm

TheGingerBreadMan said: "If a show is to be revived due to the current political atmosphere, it should be Urinetown."

I recently saw a production of Urinetown in Berkeley. It is indeed very timely!!

Also, the opening montage (shown on projector as the overture was playing) contained references to "fake news."

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These shows should have revivals now!#5
Posted: 10/11/18 at 1:42pm
I pray to the theatre gods nightly for a revival of Urinetown starring Andrew Rannells as Bobby.
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These shows should have revivals now!#6
Posted: 10/11/18 at 2:18pm

I saw Urinetown when Broadway performances resumed after 9/11. Love the music and recall enjoying it at the theatre. But can't remember much. Not sure if that is because of the events that took place or the joys of aging.

 

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These shows should have revivals now!#7
Posted: 10/11/18 at 2:25pm
I'd love a Urinetown revival either on or off Broadway.
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These shows should have revivals now!#8
Posted: 10/11/18 at 2:31pm
I last saw Urinetown in a tiny black-box theatre in Washington DC in late 2016. It needs to be back on Broadway.
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These shows should have revivals now!#9
Posted: 10/11/18 at 2:38pm

Dreamgirls, but not that wretched West End version