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Any given celebrity (or also any big brand IP/music catalogue akin to MJ can be a culprit of this as well) can bring in a fanbase that aren't avid theatergoers and have no sense of theater etiquette. It's a double edged sword because at the same time you're bringing new people into the fold of theatergoing, a GREAT thing, the experience can be diminished for those that are aware of and adhere to the unspoken code of conduct when in a theater. 

Apolitical and literally dramatizing a US border/immigration policy that's happening right now are opposite ends of the spectrum. Obviously, productions that have leaned into themes of the moment, etc have always done well. As you say, it's the heavy handed "LOOK AT THIS MOMENT WE ARE IN!!!!" approach that turns people off.

The reason they're doing stickers and not Yondr pouches is cost. Point blank period.

And no, it's not a weird choice to point out MJ as another horribly behaved audience. BECAUSE THEY ARE! A fact is a fact regardless of your feelings. Other shows can also (and DO!) have bad audiences, but having using two examples is not something to interrogate like you're ready to cancel someone like it's 2020.

These productions need to understand what should have been learned post-2016. Shows that are literally about current events, especially those associated with the loon in the White House and his policies are NOT what people want to see right now. We're living it. We don't need to spend another 3 hours watching it dramatized. 

ColorTheHours048 said: "Yes, it has been actively presented to producers at least twice with David Cromer directing and Deirdre O’Connell and Carrie Coon as Violet and Barbara. Here’s an article about it from 2023."

Love them both, but we're gonna need some star power if this is ever going to work and Bug wasn't exactly a runway financial smash for MTC.

If a revival of Other Desert Cities is happening, there have to be wheels in motion for one for August....right?

Honestly wouldn't be a horrible endeavor for them. The show is cheap to run by today's standards and they still have the set and everything in storage if it's to be a remount.

I'll be on the lookout for a "Creative Consultant" credit on the opening night title page.

This show has had a bit of a renaissance in the past 3 years to put it mildly. And we have Jinkx Monsoon to thank for kicking that off honestly. It's true that many of the old hats have recently left, so it does feel less creaky, but they still phone it in. 

I'll believe Kail isn't involved in this for Broadway when I see the official announcement. Koons' resume seems more geared toward experiential events rather than ever having directed a full musical by herself at this level, so color me skeptical. 

Meh. I don't think a revival of this is in any way necessary. Re: Broadway prospects...if Jeffrey Seller thought it would be worthwhile to celebrate the 30th with a Broadway revival, he would've done it himself. Instead, it's shipped off to London.

Probably safe to say Marla would play Mary.

Say what you want about Scott Rudin, but the man has objectively impeccable taste in his producing.

little_sally said: "He's been very vocal about his love for the show and how it's his dream role so I wouldn't think too much into this."

The way that man sings Sondheim, I hope he never plays it. Drops every phrase, runs (?!), the list goes on. The DEH mannerisms and gestures are still there. 

Bruceinmn said: "Just a crazy thought of mine, but seeing Ben Platt on Colbert and his Met Gala look makes me wonder if something else is up."

God I hope not.

Safe to say theres zero chance this doesn't transfer but further that there's zero chance it transfers without either of these stars.

ElephantLoveMedley said: "I'd rather have seen them cast other, better sung Celines for the Broadway debut."

What? lol