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Re: Jamie Lloyd Company Popup Shop?

Oct 29, 2026 — 11:39:56 AM

ColorTheHours048 said: "Who cares? If you’re not going there to buy anything, it has genuinely zero impact on you - financially or otherwise. I shouldn’t be shocked that this board is finding new, exciting things to get bent out of shape about, but this is a new one.If you want to visit one of the general Broadway merch stores, Theatre Circle is still very much alive and well on 44th Street. Jamie Lloyd isn’t stopping you." Nobody said he was. People are just a bit perplexed over this decisio...

Re: Jamie Lloyd Company Popup Shop?

Oct 28, 2026 — 3:28:26 PM

JSquared2 said: "Theatrefan2 said: "Made sense for shows like Back to the Future with huge merch potential beyond people seeing the show. Jamie Lloyd feels more niche and not exactly known for exciting artwork/visuals""I must have missed the exciting and diverse branding and merch options JL has done for all his shows &n

Re: Jamie Lloyd Company Popup Shop?

Oct 28, 2026 — 2:49:59 PM

Made sense for shows like Back to the Future with huge merch potential beyond people seeing the show. Jamie Lloyd feels more niche and not exactly known for exciting artwork/visuals

Re: Best Scene Changes

Oct 28, 2026 — 3:59:54 AM

The transition to the past during the Phantom of the Opera overture

Re: Wicked sent out a mailer

Oct 26, 2026 — 1:47:45 PM

I see ads on YouTube for shows all the time, especially the big successful ones so not sure thats anything of note.

Re: Mona Lisa - the new Lloyd Webber to Open in London Next Fall

Oct 25, 2026 — 7:28:06 AM

Yeah thats right, and even then the rumour is they had a falling out of some sort and Jamie left The Illusionist, and also that that dhow likely wont happen now and Mona Lisa is the one being fast tracked to the stage.

Re: THE FANTASTICKS Previews

Oct 24, 2026 — 4:07:51 PM

HenryTDobson said: "So glad to read this early reports! Another reminder for people to stop pre-judging casting before a show opens......"This works both ways then though. Plenty of people say someone will be amazing in a role, then they arent

Re: Jessica Dickey’s “The Amish Project” with Jonathan Groff will play the Broadhurst.

Oct 23, 2026 — 9:55:46 AM

This feels like a real test of Groffs star power. Not singing, and no other stars or name recognition in the subject of the show.

Re: Nicholas Hytner to direct HISTORY BOYS revival on West End

Oct 22, 2026 — 7:32:03 AM

devonian.t said: "I agree. It always astonished me that audiences condoned it."But they don't all condone it? There is a lot of truth in the play, and from experience i find it very relatable and realistic. Just because some people dont like it doesnt mean the subject matter should be swept under the rug. Also not every victim is traumatised by it and can laugh it off like the boys do, its a different viewpoint. Some may not like it, but it doesnt invalidate it as a truth. I also dont think H...

Re: WANTED Previews

Oct 21, 2026 — 4:28:23 PM

Hoe is Bradley Jaden in this? He doesn't seem to be getting much of a mention

Re: Rumor Roundup - Potential Additions to This Season

Oct 20, 2026 — 1:45:48 PM

goodtimes123 said: "Theatrefan2 said: "They have Death Note until mid May. Its possible after that but would be unusual for them to do two musicals back to back. But I guess its also a sudden change with the last minute cancellation of Sunday, so would solve a sudden gap in schedule"Sunday is a musical, so they were going to do musicals back-to-back anyways." I know Sundays a musicalWas Death Note always planned? I thought it was a relatively last minute return booking

Re: Rumor Roundup - Potential Additions to This Season

Oct 20, 2026 — 9:05:22 AM

They have Death Note until mid May. Its possible after that but would be unusual for them to do two musicals back to back. But I guess its also a sudden change with the last minute cancellation of Sunday, so would solve a sudden gap in schedule

Re: 2026-2027 Broadway Season

Oct 20, 2026 — 9:03:55 AM

Wrong thread

Re: Rumor Roundup - Potential Additions to This Season

Oct 20, 2026 — 8:38:28 AM

As much as id like Ragtime to come to London, I struggle to see it selling in any commercial venue. The Barbican would be ideal as it has a built in customer base but i dont think it has any gaps. The Palladiums summer show is yet to be announced, although thats rumoured to be Cats.

Glenn Close gives a 'Sunset Boulevard' movie update

Oct 19, 2026 — 5:45:35 PM

I really hope not. Nicole is not a great actress and it would really show up on film. Jamie Lloyds version is a very specific beast, moulded around her and her skillset, and it worked for what he wanted. But Nicole in a traditional movie version where every aspect of acting will be visible, no thanks

Re: Rumor Roundup - Potential Additions to This Season

Oct 19, 2026 — 12:54:14 PM

Theres talk that Hay Fever may transfer from the West End with Christine Baranski. I recently saw it, the play is something of nothing but Christine returning to the stage (ok making her debut in Londons case) is the big draw

Glenn Close gives a 'Sunset Boulevard' movie update

Oct 19, 2026 — 12:49:28 PM

Its a shame as she would have been great, but the real missed opportunity was a pro shot of when she first did it on broadway.For a movie I always wanted Catherine Zeta Jones and Jake Gyllenhaal

Re: Disney will launch North American tour of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST in 2025, Broadway stop next?

Oct 13, 2026 — 2:24:10 PM

Yeah I agree, I dont think the cruise version is that bad considering its on a cruise ship and actually does some things better than the current touring version

Re: Disney will launch North American tour of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST in 2025, Broadway stop next?

Oct 13, 2026 — 2:13:06 PM

Yes I agree, and like their newer movies they seem to sanitise the villains and remove an trace of even a little danger or darkness

Re: Disney will launch North American tour of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST in 2025, Broadway stop next?

Oct 13, 2026 — 1:14:08 PM

I agree, I felt similar when I saw it in the UK. The stage also looked so empty. I also didn't like many of the changes like cutting some songs and the performative stuff like getting rid of Belles apron and giving her glasses. The glasses could have worked but getting rid of them when it's time for her to be 'pretty' is just such an outdated stereotype and reinforced how performative it was.

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