Cambodian Rock Band to Tour 2021-2022 Season

[fashionguru_23]

File this under "completely out of left field"...

The North American tour will launch from Berkeley Repertory Theatre in California. 

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Signature-Theatre-Announces-2021-2022-Tour-of-CAMBODIAN-ROCK-BAND-20200924

[JBroadway]

Interesting news. Of course, time will tell if this actually comes to fruition, but I hope it does! I think it could play well on tour.

I'm intrigued by them calling it a "tour," while the first stop is at Berkeley Rep, which isn't really a touring house. I wonder if it will really just be a limited series of engagements at non-profit theatres. That would be a more common model for a show like this, rather than a traditional commercial tour playing in those massive performing arts centers across the country. 

If it is going to end up being more of a traditional touring model, then it would be an unusual case. Offhand, I can't think of any other Non-Profit Off-Broadway shows that went on a commercial tour, without having a commercial transfer in between. But if any show could do it, this one isn't a bad bet. 

 

[bwayphreak234]

My guess is that this will tour the major non-profits around the country. I don't see this being a part of the seasons in Broadway subscription houses around the country.

[Wee Thomas2]

Great show. I hope this tours and does really well.