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In 2020, the London production, like Les Miz the year before, was essentially replaced by the staging of the touring production.

Well, I'd hope there'd be at least one mas

fashionguru_23 said: "oknazevad said: "Lavieboheme3090 said: "There is boarded up Broadway theater next to the Lyric, and with less than 1% of that money we could have a restored Broadway theater."

The Times Square Theatre is not viable for a modern Broadway theatre as it doesn't have any sort of rear entrance on 43rd for load-ins. That's why it's being converted to a retail space. The Liberty Theatre across the street, with its stag

Lavieboheme3090 said: "There is boarded up Broadway theater next to the Lyric, and with less than 1% of that money we could have a restored Broadway theater."

The Times Square Theatre is not viable for a modern Broadway theatre as it doesn't have any sort of rear entrance on 43rd for load-ins. That's why it's being converted to a retail space. The Liberty Theatre across the street, with its stage door on 41st, is far more likely to return to theatre use.&

Jarethan said: "blaxx said: "I would love to see the finale with an approach where, after that long audition, we see a female Broadway diva up front, and the dancers singing "One" to her, fading in her shadow.

This to show the heart breaking reality of being in an ensemble where the leads in the chorus are really destined to remain in the back of the stage."

Just reading this...I always felt that that was a miss in the original produ

TheSassySam said: "I felt as if Anastasia, Mean Girls & Charlie and the Chocolate Factory cut corners with the set design in favor to appeal to touring houses.



The only shows I have seen benefit from heavy projection design are Dear Evan Hansen & American Psycho."

 

i think you nailed it. Projections travel well, and those shows most definitely have been produced with the intent to tour either post-Broadway or concurrently i

SeanD2 said: "mariel9 said: "The thing about "they couldn't have known he was suicidal/depressed/vulnerable" is that, no, you don't always know what someone is dealing with. Treating people with decency costs nothing. If you can't do your job without bullying or abuse, you are not good at your job. Someone who bullies or abuses a vulnerable person (even unknowingly) is partly responsible for the outcome, morally if not legally."

Thi

Plannietink08 said: "PatrickDC said: "I'm sure this will be heavily advertised to the Bible Belt, including churches sponsoring viewing parties, etc. So the idea of casting Adam Lambert, Pink, Lady Gaga, or any celebs with what are considered UnChristian or unorthodox views on gender and sexuality will not be involved. I think given the proposed audience the country music industry might be heavily recruited for talent. 

I forget, what were the ratings lik

It's just a cyclical point where the fall season has ended. Fall limited runs are ending. That's not a sign of bad box office business, as they're planned closures. The other closings are a sign of box office downturn for those shows, obviously, but the timing is based on trying to get some more holiday season sales and the need to vacate the theatres for the next load in for spring shows.

I would expect this to be a trend in future years, based on what we ha

ljay889 said: "JPeterman said: "ljay889 said: "I called them and they answered immediately. My ticket is confirmed, even though I didn't receive an email yet."

 

I had the same issue, a confirmation number popped up when I made the purchase, but I still have not received an email confirmation or etickets about 9 hours later.  I guess I will call tomorrow like you did, ljay."
 

I still haven

A like for like comparison can't always be made.

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The the latter two are definitely a factor. Not sure about the first