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Post by viserys on May 23, 2016 7:53:08 GMT
I wonder what happened to Something Rotten? Wasn't that at some point being almost certain to transfer to London? I don't think it was ever certain but it's been rumoured. What broadway transfers do you think are most likely to transfer and where to? It came up yesterday because a friend of mine had seen it on Broadway on Saturday was gushing about it, which reminded me. I did read an article around the time of it opening that it was pretty certain to go to London because a British writer was involved. Of course that could have been wishful thinking. It just vexes me greatly now because based on that article I decided to not see it in NY when I was there last summer. Instead I saw four shows that are more or less firmly coming to London (Aladdin is about to open, American in Paris is selling tickets and both Finding Neverland and Hamilton are firmly on schedule to come over), so I'm half-thinking that my trip to Broadway was a bit of a waste of time and money. Especially money. Although at least I got bragging rights about Hamilton. Ho-hum. Seriously, I have no thoughts and opinions about what's coming over otherwise. I'd still love to see Something Rotten come over, especially with the present hype around Shakespeare it should do well for a while. I'm a bit out of the loop otherwise as I only really pay attention to Broadway when I'm actually planning a trip over there, otherwise it's hard enough to keep up with what's going on on this side of the pond. |
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Post by Deleted on May 24, 2016 9:52:58 GMT
So I thought The Girls would go to Phoenix but G&D has extended by 3 months. Maybe it'll go there in January or just go to a new venue?
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Post by theatreliker on May 24, 2016 12:53:34 GMT
Yes, going on Twitter, it sounds like they were struggling to find a 1000 seat theatre a couple of weeks ago. But I imagine they will want to open before the cut off point for next year's Oliviers.
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Post by Deleted on May 24, 2016 13:08:28 GMT
Yes, going on Twitter, it sounds like they were struggling to find a 1000 seat theatre a couple of weeks ago. But I imagine they will want to open before the cut off point for next year's Oliviers. That's why I thought the Phoenix but it looks like guys and dolls has extended so they might have to wait until next year now |
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Post by theatreliker on May 24, 2016 13:24:10 GMT
Cut off point is in Feb sometime I think. And it might not go to the Phoenix at all.
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Post by Deleted on May 24, 2016 15:43:57 GMT
Cut off point is in Feb sometime I think. And it might not go to the Phoenix at all. Yeah it might not but I think they want a theatre with 1,000 seats and I can't think of any other one that could be available? |
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Post by westendwendy on May 24, 2016 16:57:46 GMT
They need to bring Newsies over - I ADORED it on Broadway. Sensational show. Very American but hey, so is West Side Story!
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Post by firefingers on May 24, 2016 17:57:07 GMT
They need to bring Newsies over - I ADORED it on Broadway. Sensational show. Very American but hey, so is West Side Story! I loved it too, but I think that ship has sailed. Unless Disney have signed a 5 year deal or something for the Prince Edward, in which case they need another show to fill out the rest of the contract if Alladin only manages 3 years. |
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Post by Jon on May 24, 2016 18:59:51 GMT
They need to bring Newsies over - I ADORED it on Broadway. Sensational show. Very American but hey, so is West Side Story! I loved it too, but I think that ship has sailed. Unless Disney have signed a 5 year deal or something for the Prince Edward, in which case they need another show to fill out the rest of the contract if Alladin only manages 3 years. Frozen in 2020? |
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Post by Deleted on May 25, 2016 10:00:48 GMT
Looks like Big Fish won't go to either Duke of Yorks or Garrick as 2 new productions announced for those venues. I think maybe the playhouse or vaudeville?
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Post by Deleted on May 25, 2016 10:45:01 GMT
Yes, going on Twitter, it sounds like they were struggling to find a 1000 seat theatre a couple of weeks ago. "I'm sure there's one round here somewhere. Now, where did I put it? Ooh, is that it? No, it's an 800-seat theatre. Ah, what's this? ..." |
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Post by Deleted on May 25, 2016 11:03:24 GMT
Looks like Big Fish won't go to either Duke of Yorks or Garrick as 2 new productions announced for those venues. I think maybe the playhouse or vaudeville? Vaudeville is far too small for a musical of that size and I've heard the Playhouse has a long-term tenant moving in. Just heard though…not confirmed. |
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Post by Deleted on May 25, 2016 11:06:35 GMT
Looks like Big Fish won't go to either Duke of Yorks or Garrick as 2 new productions announced for those venues. I think maybe the playhouse or vaudeville? Vaudeville is far too small for a musical of that size and I've heard the Playhouse has a long-term tenant moving in. Just heard though…not confirmed. Oh gosh I'm so sorry. I meant to say 'Nice Fish', the play that is rumoured to come here with Mark Rylance. I don't know where Big Fish came from!! That's interesting regarding the Playhouse...
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Post by raiseitup on May 25, 2016 11:30:00 GMT
Vaudeville is far too small for a musical of that size and I've heard the Playhouse has a long-term tenant moving in. Just heard though…not confirmed. Oh gosh I'm so sorry. I meant to say 'Nice Fish', the play that is rumoured to come here with Mark Rylance. I don't know where Big Fish came from!! That's interesting regarding the Playhouse...
In fairness I really like the Big Fish score so would love that to come over, although its incredibly unlikely, but yeah I agree either Playhouse or Vaudeville for the Mark Rylance fish play. |
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Post by Jon on May 25, 2016 13:14:23 GMT
Wonder what's going to the Duke of York's after Doctor Faustus since The Dresser isn't until October and I doubt they'll leave it dark for the summer.
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Post by Deleted on May 25, 2016 13:53:27 GMT
Wonder what's going to the Duke of York's after Doctor Faustus since The Dresser isn't until October and I doubt they'll leave it dark for the summer. Ah yes that's true, wonder what |
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Post by firefingers on May 25, 2016 14:11:27 GMT
Not much time to publicise a show though. Faustus comes off a month today. I guess they were planning to extend, but haven't sold well enough otherwise they would have surely announced it by now? Dresser can't be moved earlier due to tour dates and schedules. Would be a great, compact house for a fringe transfer, but short notice would make things very difficult. I'd say Grey Gardens (Jenna Russell wouldn't even have to tidy out her dressing room), but producer and director are busy with Titanic.
Fear we might be left with a Kenwright tour coming in or something.
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Post by Deleted on May 25, 2016 14:43:14 GMT
The Duke of York's could be temporarily closing for sewerage works?
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Post by partytentdown on May 25, 2016 14:44:57 GMT
Maybe this is the meeting that The Toxic Avenger twitter was referring to?.. Could be a nice quick filler.
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Post by Jon on May 25, 2016 14:59:43 GMT
Not much time to publicise a show though. Faustus comes off a month today. I guess they were planning to extend, but haven't sold well enough otherwise they would have surely announced it by now? Dresser can't be moved earlier due to tour dates and schedules. Would be a great, compact house for a fringe transfer, but short notice would make things very difficult. I'd say Grey Gardens (Jenna Russell wouldn't even have to tidy out her dressing room), but producer and director are busy with Titanic. Fear we might be left with a Kenwright tour coming in or something. I thought Grey Gardens was looking for a theatre for the Autumn? I'm guessing it'll be something that's touring or perhaps go dark so they can do renovations and fixing the pipes. |
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Post by theatreliker on May 25, 2016 16:51:49 GMT
Yes, going on Twitter, it sounds like they were struggling to find a 1000 seat theatre a couple of weeks ago. "I'm sure there's one round here somewhere. Now, where did I put it? Ooh, is that it? No, it's an 800-seat theatre. Ah, what's this? ..." Hahahahaha! |
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Post by theatreliker on May 25, 2016 16:56:02 GMT
Toxic Avenger would be surprising. Maybe Private Lives off tour (again). Or Samuel West is doing Present Laughter in Bath and on tour until later August. That could perhaps be a short filler? Just a guess though.
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Post by westendwendy on May 25, 2016 17:03:09 GMT
I'm STILL waiting for Carrie  ((((((((((( |
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Post by Deleted on May 25, 2016 18:26:25 GMT
Oh gosh I'm so sorry. I meant to say 'Nice Fish', the play that is rumoured to come here with Mark Rylance. I don't know where Big Fish came from!! That's interesting regarding the Playhouse...
In fairness I really like the Big Fish score so would love that to come over, although its incredibly unlikely, but yeah I agree either Playhouse or Vaudeville for the Mark Rylance fish play. Oh, the Rylance play. Yes, that will probably go the Playhouse. It's a Sonia Friedman show, so I imagine it'll go to an ATG house. Or the Harold Pinter. How is Sunny Afternoon doing? |
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Post by infofreako on May 25, 2016 19:08:57 GMT
In fairness I really like the Big Fish score so would love that to come over, although its incredibly unlikely, but yeah I agree either Playhouse or Vaudeville for the Mark Rylance fish play. Oh, the Rylance play. Yes, that will probably go the Playhouse. It's a Sonia Friedman show, so I imagine it'll go to an ATG house. Or the Harold Pinter. How is Sunny Afternoon doing? Extended through to october |
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