Trying to guess a local theater's "mystery show"
Trying to guess a local theater's "mystery show"
Kitsune
Broadway Star Joined: 12/29/06
#1Trying to guess a local theater's "mystery show"
Posted: 3/5/19 at 5:59pm
Berkeley Playhouse announced their lineup today. (Not sure how to categorize them - Community? Local? They're a step down from more professional regional theaters like Berkeley Rep, but do a solid job at classics and attract a lot of families)
One title is TBD, and will be announced officially on September 1st. The description is, "Berkeley Playhouse's April 2020 production is a soaring and electric show by one of America's most beloved theater creators, and has been on the wish list for years!"
A mystery always gets me interested 
Trying to figure out what can't officially be announced yet (likely due to licensing restrictions), but falls into this category. Any great thoughts?
JSquared2
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/23/17
#2Trying to guess a local theater's
Posted: 3/5/19 at 6:08pm
Billy Elliot? ("Electricity" )
Updated On: 3/5/19 at 06:08 PM
Tag
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/19/05
#3Trying to guess a local theater's
Posted: 3/5/19 at 6:10pm
Sounds like In The Heights
(soaring, America's most beloved theater creators)
Billy Elliot doesn't have an American creator.
Kitsune
Broadway Star Joined: 12/29/06
#4Trying to guess a local theater's "mystery show"
Posted: 3/5/19 at 6:14pm
They actually did a production of Billy Elliot a few years ago, so that's out.
In the Heights would make sense, now that you mentioned it.
When licensing companies like MTI sell the rights to shows, is there any kind of "pecking order" as to who gets them first, or how many theaters in an area can have them within a certain time? It felt like at least 3 or so Bay Area theaters did In the Heights in the last year, which makes me wonder how many times a show can be done in a region within a certain time frame.
JSquared2
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/23/17
#5Trying to guess a local theater's "mystery show"
Posted: 3/5/19 at 6:16pm
Tag said: "Sounds like In The Heights
(soaring,America's most beloved theater creators)
Billy Elliot doesn't have an American creator."
Where does it say he's American? It says "by one of America's most beloved theatre creators". Americans love Elton John.
I know --- reading is hard for some people.
#6Trying to guess a local theater's "mystery show"
Posted: 3/5/19 at 6:17pm
It is In the Heights!
https://www.rnh.com/more-productions.html?item_id=IH&pg=4
April 3- May 3.
"This thread reads like a series of White House memos." — Mister Matt
Kitsune
Broadway Star Joined: 12/29/06
#7Trying to guess a local theater's "mystery show"
Posted: 3/5/19 at 6:21pm
LizzieCurry said: "It is In the Heights!
https://www.rnh.com/more-productions.html?item_id=IH&pg=4
April 3- May 3."
So much for the theater trying to keep it a secret! I saw In the Heights at Woodminster Amphitheater in Oakland last year, but depending on what I'm doing in April 2020, I could probably be talked into seeing another production
Thanks for your input, everyone, that was fun.
#8Trying to guess a local theater's "mystery show"
Posted: 3/5/19 at 6:31pmSometimes the licensing companies totally give it away. It's great fun.
"This thread reads like a series of White House memos." — Mister Matt
dramamama611
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
#9Trying to guess a local theater's "mystery show"
Posted: 3/5/19 at 6:35pmSorry jsquared...the phrasing DOES indicate an American.
If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it?
These are DISCUSSION boards, not mutual admiration boards. Discussion only occurs when we are willing to hear what others are thinking, regardless of whether it is alignment to our own thoughts.
Tag
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/19/05
#10Trying to guess a local theater's "mystery show"
Posted: 3/5/19 at 6:49pm
^Right?
Anyway I was right.
#11Trying to guess a local theater's "mystery show"
Posted: 3/5/19 at 6:51pm
In The Heights is the opposite of electric, though. They literally lose power during it.
