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pmensky said: "If [an off-Broadway production is] a financial flop, that’s a pretty clear disincentive for putting a production on Broadway anytime soon."

I don't really agree. If an off-Broadway production flops, it could very well be because the audience simply doesn't want to see this show done as a cheap knock-off of its former self, and that's not necessarily an indication that a Broadway-quality production would fail. 

https://playbill.com/article/report-the-phantom-of-the-opera-may-be-readying-an-off-broadway-return?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR1RzmQSb0HCnKyufD2TTQcman945lIvvrthK3DcB-RYPc9H7pjbBVG-_Jg_aem_g24Jtc_49YOvsUCV_tmy_A

"reports of a return for the Opera Ghost are mysterious at best. The Index's listing, which claims performances will begin March 15, 2025, does not share a theatre or any creative team members beyond the writers, along with Evan Bernardin Productions as general manager and Kate Lumpkin Casting handling casting. Official sources—including both companies listed as being involved with the alleged upcoming staging and Lloyd Webber's production company Really Useful Group—are keeping mum for now. Time will tell if this report turns out to be legitimate."

POTO LLC = Phantom of the Opera, LLC
ENSEMBLE + F1 - Early 40s. COLORATURA SOPRANO = Carlotta
ENSEMBLE + F2 - Early 20s. SOPRANO = Christine
ENSEMBLE + F3 - Late 30s - Early 50s. MEZZO SOPRANO = Giry
ENSEMBLE + M1 - Late 30s – 50. BARITONE = Firmin/Andre
ENSEMBLE + M2 - Late 30s-50s. OPERATIC TENOR = Piangi
ENSEMBLE + M3 - 30s – 40s. HIGH BARITONE OR TENOR = Phantom
ENSEMBLE + M4 - Late 20s – early 30s. HIGH BARITONE = Raoul

Jesse St. James said: "untitled Andrew Lloyd Webber midlife crisis"

Douche.

BroadwayPatriot said: "literally nobody watches his show "

In a separate post, you wrote "Colbert has 2 million vewers [sic]". Do you know what the word "literally" means?

quizking101 said: "A few things I heard:

- Sydney Harcourt is cavorting in a jockstrap during Rum Tug Tugger and it’s quite a sight"

Yowsah. 

someoneinatree2 said: "I was there last night!..."

Based on your experience and the general audience reaction, would you care to speculate as to the likelihood of this extending again (I likely won't get to NY until November) or transferring to Broadway?

 

SweetLips22 said: "The back stage gossip from this disaster will almost be as juicy as the previous Sunset at the Regent Theater.
Ms Brightman will never set foot on the Opera House stage unless in one of her candy floss away with the faries heavily mimed gloss and smoke fantasies.
Everything about her puts my teeth on edge.
Yes. I feel better now."

Are you, by any chance, related to Michael Riedel?

Ensemble1716440075 said: "They are already transferring the minimalistic one, why do people keep saying they want to see this transfer to Broadway?"

Maybe because some people would like to see a lavish production akin to the original. Is that really so hard to understand?

tomwsjr said: "This isn't surprising at all, I knew it would failas soon as it was announced that Sarah Brightman will be starting in it. What I found most shocking was that some Americans actually bought tickets to fly to Australia to see it!!!!!!!!"

You must be great fun at parties.

I'm very sad for all involved. Had it not been for the extremely long-haul flights required, this is something I would've seen, regardless of the reviews.

fashionguru_23 said: "I wonder if ALW would ever try again at adapting "The Master and Margarita". It was either that or Phantom."

I wasn't familiar with that work, so had to do a quick Wikipedia scan. Sounds bizarre and very interesting!

I'd love to see ALW do any gothic tale. His music suits such pieces perfectly.

Owen22 said: "Andrew Lloyd Webber is a genius. Unfortunately since Tim Rice he refuses to work with other geniuses. And it really, really drags him down."

He did pretty well with Charles Hart. 

ErmengardeStopSniveling said: "...write an actual opera. I'd like to hear it. Any opera house would commission him, and in opera the composer is king."

I'd love this.

 

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