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This will be a great year for Broadway re: diversity.  But, it's hard to push for diversity when half of the shows done are revivals from an era where diversity wasn't a consideration of many writers/composers.  Also, so many shows are being based off movies, which have prior expectations of what the cast will look like.

Sylver1 said: "This is classic. I am criticized for "joining" this board to diss a celebrity and the next to last poster joined today to diss me!!! But of course, that is OK because I am an uncool person who believes that special rules as to civility, kindness...pick a word...only apply to those who are not famous.  Oh, and apparently I am also self centered. Appreciate all the free therapy.

For the die-hard conservative (thinks the lion king is too modern): King and I.  It's long (so worth the money?!) and these sorts of audience members fawn over R&H.

For the adventurer (age won't stop them from seeing what is new and hip!): Something Rotten.  Especially if they're familiar with musicals in general, it's a lot of fun and has some great production numbers.

Playing devil's advocate here..

Phillypinto said: "yea, but spongebob really? idk this just doesnt seem like a passion project to me at all. A lot of highly commercial shows on Broadway had a lot of passion and art behind them (The Lion King, Beautiful, Aladdin, even Shrek). Spongebob on broadway is just trying to get money. 

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Mmmmm!!  Corporate boot taste licky-good.

The amount of time and money put into Spongbob's development far exceeds that done by almost every other major producing entity currently active.  That, in itself, means it should absolutely come to Broadway with open arms.  If a producer is willing to spend as much as Viacom has to make sure they get it right, they should be given the chance.

I suspect the reason has to do with the theatres having to

1) buy and install coolers to allow them to store the ice cream
2) the sound those coolers make could be a problem in the theatre
3) clean the seats because of spills

Also, this appeared today, so I thought I'd post it to those actually interested in Opera:

http://www.vox.com/2015/8/6/9107993/how-to-go-to-an-opera

The rule is 3 years immediately proceeding the eligibility date and has not had a professional performance in the borough of Manhattan at any time in those three years.  Unless I'm having a stroke, the last production in Manhattan was 2006, so it should be eligible for best revival (should there be enough candidates to warrant a revival award, which there will be).

With a substantial modernization, I think it would be possible.  You'd need an all-star production team to pull it off, but I think you could move it far enough away from La Cage to make it work.  That said, no matter what you did, it'd likely be better in an off or an -off off-broadway location where you're less constrained in production cost and production expectations. 

Thinking of "people you wouldn't immediately think of", I'd love to see Beth Leavel back on Broadway, as she's always been thoroughly entertaining.

Forum is the only show I know of on the horizon.  It was sidelined when James Corden got late night.  I assume they're still working on bringing it to Broadway, but I don't know of any timelines.

See: https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Breaking-News-James-Corden-Led-A-FUNNY-THING-HAPPENED-ON-THE-WAY-TO-THE-FORUM-Revival-Postponed-20140908

I've always been under the impression that Jerry Herman wasn't willing to make any updates to the script/score - i.e. he wants it performed just as it was in the original run.  The show (especially the jokes) needs to be updated for a modern audience.

That said, as mentioned above, casting, production costs, and timing have all presented major problems for a possible revival. 

See this thread for A) Ideas B) An example of how to ask for something like this C) How to search to see if this question had already been asked...

https://www.broadwayworld.com/board/readmessage.php?thread=989325

You're asking how to adapt a history paper into a musical theatre topic, I would suggest asking for some guidance of how to merge the two, as opposed to outright topic ideas.

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When I think of songs with belts at the end, I think of Shirley Bassey.  (Don't try and mimic her performances though, no one can do Shirley)

I am what I am - La Cage

What I did for love - Chorus Line

Where do I begin? - From the show Love Story (doesn't end in a belt, but has some spectacular moments that are made to impress)

http://www.emeraldcurtain.com/description.html

The website suggests an age of 10+

Maybe it's because I would never expect a backstage tour for $33, but I actually thought it was a fun way to spend a Saturday morning.  You get up close to the props and costumes (and are allowed to touch most of the stuff), they walk you through the creative process, and a short video to explain the ins and outs of creating and running a musical.  Then a Q&A afterward with cast members.  I mean, it's what you make of it.

To be honest, almost every backstage on Broadway is extremely small, and would be impossible to take a group of 60 through.  If that's what you want, reach out to the show and they can usually arrange a private walk through (with a very generous donation to BCEFA).

Somehow I gotta think Yale can afford it...

Besides, maybe she gives an annual donation to the college, or did the masterclass for free.  And, frankly, Yale should (and did) rightly pay for something they felt was worth it.  They weren't forced to do anything.