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Unfortunately I think the show is too British to appeal to a wide audience. There’s a lot of shows on the West End that have done well there but are so based on British culture and sensibilities that don’t translate. Just look at the tempid reception to Patriots and Cabaret and will likely happen to Sunset Boulevard. 

Interesting to hear from all of you on this. I don’t think most people realized Dancin’ was nominated for Best Musical in 1978 and last year’s production was a revival. It’s just funny the following year we have a dance piece also nominated for Best Musical and the debates about that. 
 

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Apparently he was offered Uncle Vanya but turned it down for this. 

I live in Orlando and while I did not see the local production of this that just closed the people involved are some of the best in town and have amazing voices, some of them are performers at Disney World. 
 

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Hopefully McAdams will consider doing another play in the future with the positive reception she has gotten. I know she doesn’t live in NYC and has two small kids but maybe if another juicy role came her way she would consider it. She seems to be adjusting to theatre life well. It doesn’t look like she has any film/tv projects in the works either. 
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chrishuyen said: "bigbelterbaby said "The Shed and Stage 42 could have legitimate use if they wanted too, although their locations are not in the theatre district."

I think Stage 42 purposely decided not to be a Broadway theater since they have 499 seats (one short of the eligibility for Broadway), though seeing as they haven't had a successful commercial production there recently, I wonder if they would again consider turning it into a Broadway house since there seems to be a dearth of more intimate theaters on Broadway. Then again, it seems like commercial off-Broadway has had a resurgence lately so maybe they'll be able to find a tenant that could stick around.

For reference, Wikipedia mentions this in reference to it becoming a Broadway theater:In 2011, theater producers speculated that Stage 42 might become a Tony-eligible Broadway house by the addition of one seat to bring it to the 500 seat minimum required for Tony eligibility; this has not happened, as going to 500 seats would require negotiating new contracts with the unions, raising costs further.

I'm also doubtful The Shed would want to join the ranks of Broadway, though it's still fairly new so we'll see how their programming goes in the coming years."

I imagine if Lincoln Center was built today, the powers that be wouldn't make it a Broadway eligible theatre either. There's so few spaces that are dedicated to theatre that can hold 500+ seats. Stage 42 could add a seat to make it to 500, I guess the costs involved are like the staffing for the house? I don't know the business side of making new Broadway theatre but if The Hudson can come back to us -  any building can - if there's enough $$$ and support behind it. ....

 

This is a sketch that shows what the Klaw looked like next to the Imperial. 

Jarethan said: "ibigbelterbaby said: "Bumping this thread for anyone interested.


Still don’t understand what they’re doing with the Tine Square Theatre that sits eerily on 42nd Street and the Liberty that gets used for parties but is an in-tact Broadway house. Although since it was moved I guess there’s little street access and backstage areas.


If down the road late night shows aren’t a thing anymore, the Ed Sullivan could easily be a legitimate theatre, and we can hold out hope for the Mark Hellinger still.The New Victory could also return if Theatre for a New Audience ever folds. The Shed and Stage 42 could have legitimate use if they wanted too, although their locations are not in the theatre district.
Any other locations that exist that could feasibly be a Broadway house? Maybe one day they will build a new one. That ugly lot next to the Imperial where a theatre once stood makes me sad.
Also, the one torn down theatre that I wish still existed was Maxine Elliotts Theatre. The pictures I’ve seen it of it looked gorgeous! And Ziegfeld’s Theatre was also stunning.

I am drawing a blank

…what theater was next to the Imperial. It was a parking lot as far back as the 60s. Love to know what was once there."

The demolished theatre that was next to the Imperial was known as the Klaw Theatre. It started as a Broadway house and then was sold to CBS, who sold it to someone who tore it down in 1953. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Klaw_Theatre

I am just happy to see people like Quincy Tyler Bernstine and Betsy Aidem getting their flowers, two prolific actresses Off-Broadway finally getting their moment. 
 

On a similar note, Kecia Lewis, Eden Espinosa, and Leslie Rodriguez-Kritzer are stage veterans very deserving of this first nomination. 
 

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Does anyone know when the Tony Award Luncheon is when they get their pins and certificates? I can’t find the details, I always look forward to it because they get great interviews and photos from all the nominees. 
 

thanks! 

I am rooting for this show too and hope they have enough reserves to keep trying to build word of mouth. Not that I think it will be playing in 2025 but most shows won’t, I just don’t think it deserves an early close. at least a decent run through the summer into fall. A performance on the Tonys and waiting til competition like A Beautiful Noise close will help it a lot, but that’s in June. 

I have to assume Oh Mary announcing its transfer had something to do with this decision. As that will be the hot comedy ticket for the summer. Does anyone know if they started casting? If no big names were attached it likely wouldn’t sell. I think most people especially for a revue type show wait to buy tickets til the cast is announced. 
 

 

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New closing date is June 16th!! 
 

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I like how the Times said McKenzie Kurtz reminds them of Annaleigh Ashford in Kinky Boots and the comparisons to a show based in a factory. 
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PipingHotPiccolo said: "good for her. i think i saw her in Grey Gardens, maybe off broadway, and she was fantastic. And she brings some great moments to Water for Elephants."

She got fired from Grey Gardens because of her addictions. Here’s the a link to the podcast where she goes over her whole career https://cbroadwaypodcast.podbean.com/e/sara-gettelfinger/