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Kenny Leon said at the Tonys Red Carpet that he’s directing this. It’s likely the 2nd of four Broadway productions he’s helming this season, the first being Topdog/Underdog.

Production is officially extended 2 weeks through August 14th.

 

You’ve gotta think this is transferring somewhere. Hopefully we’ll hear in the next few weeks where this thing is gonna head.

Which show were we expecting to go into the Barrymore again?

None yet? Is that normal?

Where is Michael Riedel when you need him? Have we ever seen a show bleed money this much and continue to stay open? I remember In Transit a few years back was grossing absurdly low for several months after opening then finally gave it up right around Tony noms.

Gonna be weird to see Amir as something other than Agent Mojtabai.

Who’s going tonight?

Show officially opens tonight. Do we think any reputable critics will offer a review?

threetwoone said: "There were some book changes, mostly minor. For example, the music recital in “Make Up Your Mind / Catch Me I’m Falling” was cut, as were many spoken scene intros to songs (ie. “McGyver of pot” intro scene to “Superboy and the Invisible Girl&rdquo”.

 

 I personally won’t have the chance to cross the pond and catch this, but it sounds like this truncated book is far less about the family as a whole and far more about Diana. Cutting those two specific parts, along with cutting “Everything Else” shrinks much of Natalie’s character development and completely lessens the effect Henry has on her. 
 

I’m sure this production is phenomenal, but it’s coming across like this edited book is really a different show with a different purpose than Kitt & Yorkey intended. 

 

Show closes today. Has anyone been?

Time to ask the silliest question of the day.

 

Is there any chance or possibility, even the slightest, that PHANTOM or CHICAGO could ever stop having an audience? Are these shows just gonna keep running forever? As Broadway continues to morph and change, could there be a reality one day where we say goodbye to one of them?

https://www.broadwayworld.com/board/readmessage.php?thread=1153356

Based on what Kenny Leon said on the Tony's Red Carpet, supposedly this is the first of FOUR Broadway productions he'll be helming this year, including OHIO STATE MURDERS with Audra MacDonald, a TBD production this spring at the American Airlines, and the anticipated Broadway transfer of TRADING PLACES.

 

Topdog/Underdog is official:

https://playbill.com/article/suzan-lori-parks-pulitzer-winning-topdog-underdog-sets-20th-anniversary-broadway-return

1 down, 3 to go...

One season of Broadway has come and gone, so let’s make some bold predictions for next year! Who are the early frontrunners? Who should we keep our eyes on? Are there any shows eyeing Broadway that are ripe for an award?

 

Let’s discuss!

My wife does not watch musical theatre at all. Her jaw hit the floor watching Joaquina.

Kenny Leon just said at the Tony Red Carpet that he has FOUR shows coming to Broadway next season, including a revival of Top Dog/Underdog and a new play about the Ohio State murders starring Audra.

 

Can anyone vouch for this being real?

Production photos and video
 

Did anyone go last night for opening night? Quite the interesting creative team of Sheik, Jarrow, and Tresnjak. Curious to hear thoughts!

Playbill released some production photos from Barcelona. Looks like it's still running through July 31st.

Link to photos

Has anyone gone to see this yet? Any reviews at all?

Well, I guess we now know whether or not this show is commercially viable.

I know they aren't looking at it for the short-term, but I guess now the conversation may begin for a potential transfer in the 2019-2020 season. Thoughts?