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Excited that that theater is getting some new life. Now we just need something at the Briar Street theater!

London is a different beast than NYC. Wages wise, Union wise, etc.

Six would need a Stage 42 vibe, it’s still a pop concert. I don’t think it would work as well in a tiny theater. I could see Oh Mary eventually shifting to maybe the theater across from The Public? Running for awhile on a variety of names. 

That's a pretty damn stacked creative team! 

I think we are also - which may be because of the current model - lacking in new composer talent. Besides Lin Miranda, there doesn't seem to be any big composers making new musicals. It's all teams of people we don't really know about - like Death Becomes Her. There does not seem to be anything exciting in the pipeline besides Sara B's new musical. 

Sure. I can understand your point, but I also don't think I get it? Like why be negative? This is a big deal for the Tony Awards and Broadway. So why cast a negative light on it? She's amazing. She's talented. She clearly cares for the community... I'm not seeing why you should have a negative opinion about it? 

Also she's still selling out the same places those artists are playing so..

As a non-Stan, yeah she would crush it. Too soon but def. 

Short answers: Yes. If it's a school play with a kid in some Bear ears, it'll still be a hit. The show is good. And it's better than just the gimmick. 

What is there to even debate? She sold out Wrigley Field and Soldier Field here in Chicago. Sold out an entire world tour... She's VERY famous. I don't think the ratings are going to reflect her popularity only because A) This is a pretty lame season already B) The New Musicals (to me) are not exciting. 

Yall are such downers. Damn. She just recently sold out stadiums across the country and played to 8 days of sold out shows in Australia. This is a major get for the theater community. 

I still have fond memories of the furniture melting into the floor in the Sher production. 

Just wish it was a better year for new musicals….

Now get her and Kelly Clarkson to do a Sideshow medley… 

Art Isn’t Easy said: "For some reason none of the clips I've seen from this have grabbed me (it feels a little forced and well, Modern British Theatre) for me at this moment but an exciting opportunity to see Pike tear it.

Does this mean the Music Box wouldn't be able to have a show open next spring in it? Or is there just enough a window to squeeze in"

I wonder if there's a built in extension if it's a hot ticket?

darquegk said: "They could always raise money by reopening the orgy pit… or was that one of the other clubs?"

We need more orgy pits.

Agreed! Never seen the films or read the books but color me interested! 

tacotheatrelover said: "RippedMan said: "Curious to see how they un-Rogue the front of the building."

I heard the 'Lamour' sign is just a very large vinyl decal. That'll probably be gone come August 1st, unless they extend."

Ah! Very smart! That's what I was curious about. 

She's posted videos that have gone viral before so I commend her for being a forward thinker and thinking this might help the visibility of the show. At least someone's marketing it!