The first Broadway revival of Ntozake Shange's choreopoem For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide/When the Rainbow Is Enuf will begin previews March 4, 2022, at the Booth Theatre, where the show originally played in 1976. Opening night is set for March 24.
This production was one of the best of the 19/20 season... it felt as vital and beautiful today as it did when the work debuted. I'm glad it'll be on Broadway, and curious to see how it'll change with the change in director.
"...everyone finally shut up, and the audience could enjoy the beginning of the Anatevka Pogram in peace."
This production has seemingly pushed back it's first preview to April 1st. I originally had tickets for March 26th that were cancelled. Sadly I don't think I'll be able to get the $49 front row seats again which is disappointing.
Sebby150 said: "This production has seemingly pushed back it's first preview to April 1st. I originally had tickets for March 26th that were cancelled. Sadly I don't think I'll be able to get the $49 front row seats again which is disappointing."
Correct. Previews start April 1st, opening date April 20th.
Basically pushed back a month. And at least as of right now, it doesn't seem like they're extending the run, to accommodate the delayed start. Closing still set for June 26th.
BroadwayRox3588 said: "Sebby150 said: "This production has seemingly pushed back it's first preview to April 1st. I originally had tickets for March 26th that were cancelled. Sadly I don't think I'll be able to get the $49 front row seats again which is disappointing."
Correct. Previews start April 1st, opening date April 20th.
Basically pushed back a month. And at least as of right now, it doesn't seem like they're extending the run, to accommodate the delayed start. Closing still set for June 26th."
They haven’t even made a statement yet, but I trust you completely so I’m expecting it next week.
This also now means The Little Prince no longer shares a first preview date with anyone.
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They are not capitalized and there is one "Famous" or " highly recognized" in the cast. If there was a person of note, they would have announced the cast to move the box office.
troynow said: "They are not capitalized and there is one "Famous" or " highly recognized" in the cast. If there was a person of note, they would have announced the cast to move the box office."
Is that supposed to say no one? Or there is (1) star in the show?
FWIW –– direct mail for this and a few other plays made it into my mailbox this week (including a shared brochure for The Minutes and American Buffalo, which share a lead producer). I'm gonna guess that most shows are not selling many tix right now for March-April performances. Considering everything with the fall season, it's no surprise that it isn't capitalized...tho that's not a shock for plays in general.
SouthernCakes said: "I mean I can’t imagine even in normal times this would be a hot ticket without some names."
That's the thing about this season. Of the fall shows that failed so badly, noneof them are the type of show that would have recouped in normal times: Pass Over, Chicken & Biscuits, Dana H/Room, Colored Man, Slave Play, and of course Diana. LEHMAN might have done a bit better in normal times, but that's about it.
SouthernCakes said: "I mean I can’t imagine even in normal times this would be a hot ticket without some names.
I agree but I think it will have consistent, steady sales. Not like $699 prices or anything, but I think many Mothers will want to bring their Daughters to this very beautiful show.
As with most plays that don't have stars, getting love letters from the critics and a Tony win for Best Revival will help (but won't guarantee). Brantley liked the Public Theater revival, but now both he and the director are gone.