It's official! Frankie and Johnny coming to Broadway with Audra McDonald and Michael Shannon- Page 2

[FlySkyHigh]

Posted: 1/26/19 at 7:32pm

Sorry if this is a stupid question, but shouldn't they already know which broadway house theyre going into? If the production is confirmed for May, then chances are they already know what show is closing or finishing its run. Do you think the production is debating which theatre to go with? Or are they hoping against hope that that a theatre might free up sooner than expected and they sneak into this season; since they did not announce specific dates. I remember when Audra did Lady Day, they thought they were going to miss out on the season because they couldn't get a theatre and then Circle in the Square opened up at the last minute. I think the show was announced in late February and previews began mid-March.

Either way, Im excited Audra will be back on Broadway. Although I enjoy her immensely on The Good Fight,  there’s  nothing like seeing her live.

Updated On: 1/26/19 at 07:32 PM

[jbird5]

Posted: 1/27/19 at 10:19am

They most likely know what theater they are going into, but since the show currently running hasnt announced its closing, they cant say. Its supposedly going to be a Schubert Theater, which rules out Waitress and Beautiful.

My guess is the Band’s Visit.  They’ve done some serious discounting and it can’t be easy to find performers who fit their requirements with the cast’s contracts ending.  And if they are going to tour, that’s going to be even harder.

The other possibility is Anastasia but that looks to be doing okay and they may try to stunt cast their way through the winter.

Updated On: 1/27/19 at 10:19 AM

[FlySkyHigh]

Posted: 2/26/19 at 1:20pm

Apparently tickets went on sale 4 days ago. Previews begin on May 4th at the Broadhurst.

[CT2NYC]

Posted: 2/26/19 at 1:27pm

FlySkyHigh said: "Apparently tickets went on sale 4 days ago. Previews begin on May 4th at the Broadhurst."

https://forum.broadwayworld.com/readmessage.php?thread=1114982

[Robbie2]

Posted: 4/28/19 at 10:53pm

[hveasey]

Posted: 4/28/19 at 11:01pm

Very excited to be seeing this next week. Am also going to try to see it later in the run since I’m seeing the 2nd preview and always enjoy seeing if/how things are played differently as they work it out.