Rumoured Transfers to West End

I doubt The Color Purple will transfer, I think would have transferred after its run at the Menier a few years back if they had plans for a West End run.

Genie in Aladdin is a supporting role, when I saw the try out for this in Toronto, I said that James Monroe Igleheart was amazing and said at the time he will bag the Tony and he unduly did.

Finding Neverland will go into a bigger theatre in London than the Aldwych, the producers know the show is done in New York and will close soon, maybe end of August, that is why they have cast Alfie Boe more for the London transfer, where he will sell tickets. Mind you once he finishes up, the show will flounder.

I guess we have now lost Cynthia Envio to New York now and even more so when she will win the Tony, just like Lea Salonga.

Now say never hat will transfer to London, who would have thought that Dreamgirls would eventually come over? So never say never with shows like Aida and Tarzan happening, will not be it the near future though, as London has a glut of family shows at the moment.

TBH I think Bonnie & Clyde has totally missed the boat at this point. I think if there's any hope it'll be done at the St. James, Southwark or a smaller fringe company.
I also think that Color Purple won't survive in a West End house. It's an iconic film in the US, and it means a lot to the African American community, which will certainly keep it successful and alive for some time to come. Add to that its message of salvation and you have the perfect show for Sunday worshippers. They simple have the market and demographic in the US to keep it going, whereas in the UK it'll be a bit more niche.

Hedwig I think is the only one that has a chance of opening. There is an upcoming US tour with long stopovers in major cities, and they were very serious when they said they want it to run in London and base it on the recent Broadway production. I think this might still have a chance.

I tend to feel discouraged when shows that are about two seasons old end up opening in London. I feel that they lose their relevance and come out of nowhere in the West End not having kept momentum from Broadway, especially if they have already closed in the US. Chorus Line comes to mind, as does Memphis.

Not a transfer, but surely a Prince tribute show could be on the cards for the West End?

I really hope Color Purple happens, and actually wouldn't surprise me after the success of the current production across the pond. I think it will depend a lot on how it does at the Tony's in all honesty. I would love for it to happen.

Yes, if it does well at the Tony's then a transfer could be more likely! I can see it doing well in a pan intimate theatre with a nice cast. Maybe in the next few years? Really hope so as I love the book. 

Phantom of London What do you mean? Dreamgirls is selling really good at the moment and it will stay for ages. 

danieljohnson14

Oh I think it'll be around for a good 2 years, just like Kinky Boots will be. I doubt there would be so much anticipation of the production coming here for the first time ever just for it to run for a year 

How do you know Dreamgirls is selling well? Why would it sell well, especially over 6 months before it opens?

I would think the reason why there is a limited amount of seats in the stalls, is because most of tickets are not on sale yet, the producers want to create demand and give the appearance it is nearly sold out, the will be another tough see just as Women On A Verge of a Nervous Breakdown was.

They eventually put all seats for sale, but release them in blocks.

The producers wants to give the impression that tickets are selling well, so you will buy quicker than you normally do, if there is a lot of tickets for sale, chances are you dither ang might not buy any. Delfont Mackintosh seem to do this regularly.

We still haven't heard about what will go to the Noel Coward, that's only just over a month away!