I hadn't quite paid attention to the Boston venues, and I, too, am upset to see the Colonial not being used. The Colonial is not only a gem, but it is also an amazing space in which to see shows. One of those rare touring houses that has an intimacy (it's the size of a standard Broadway house). Truly disappointed.
How to properly use its/it's:
Its is the possessive. It's is the contraction for it is...
TUTs sometimes produces their own shows. There are always a few shows that are not touring. They did Miss Saigon last year. I don't believe it is a Broadway preview though.
"There’s nothing quite like the power and the passion of Broadway music. "
Audra MacDonald --October 15, 2011 for one night only in the Concert Hall Loved her for their first season of cabaret; excited to be able to see her again!)
Stephen Sondheim and Friends --w/Michael Kerkel and guest artists to sing his songs. One night only on October 29, 2011 in the Concert Hall again. This is another of his interview series with composers who have their songs sung by name singers. I've seen him three times before with Jerry Herman, Stephen Schwartz and David Zippel, a lyricist with Cy Coleman, all great shows. Can't wait to see who will be singing for Sondheim.
Chita Rivera in the Samueli Theatre --Nov. 10-13, 2011
Paulo Szot in the Samueli Theatre --Dec. 15-18, 2011 In the 2009-2010 season he was scheduled but canceled; hopefully he won't do the same next season.
Steve Tyrell --January 5-8, 2012
Andrea Martin w/Seth Rudetsky --February 16-19, 2012 What a kick her working with Seth; this should be good!
Why? It sells very well, still, and introduces lots of younger folk to the theatre, making many new fans every time it revisits a city.
I worked a brief stint on CATS for a week about a year ago. Not only did I have a marvelous experience, but I saw first hand how thrilled and excited all the kids were (and, yes, the adults were having a damned good time, too). I think its a good thing that the tour goes on.
"can't we all just get along?" :-P There are many shows that I dislike.. many shows I have no desire to see, but that doesn't mean that they shouldn't be running and I applaud them for successful runs and getting butts in seats.
I have nothing against these shows besides the fact they constantly make return engagements to my city. Even if they are season specials, it is frustrating because there are other shows they can bring back as season specials besides the same show for the up tenth time.
"There’s nothing quite like the power and the passion of Broadway music. "
Addams Family Nov. 1-6, 2011 South Pacific Dec. 6-11, 2011 Les Miserables Jan 17-22, 2012 Billy Elliot Feb. 15-26, 2012 Lion King April 17-May 13, 2012 La Cage Aux Folles June 5-10, 2012
Then, bwayfreak, you're issue isn't with the show. It's with your local presenter/theatre. Shows don't just decide where to go... presenters book them.
I never said I had a problem with either show. I am just tired of them constantly returning. I am well aware of the fact that presenters book the shows, not vice versa. I have nothing against either show though.
"There’s nothing quite like the power and the passion of Broadway music. "
San Jose, CA Shrek-Sep 2011 Cats-Dec 2011 WSS-Jan 2012 Beauty and the Beast-Mar 2012 In The Heights-April 2012 Million Dollar Quartet May 2012 Mary Poppins-May 2012
So the In The Heights tour for 2011-2012 is going non-equity? Have any other seasons listed In The Heights for the 11/12?
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Million Dollar Quartet November 1-6, 2011 Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas November 22-27, 2011 Memphis December 27, 2011 - January 1, 2012 Billy Elliot The Musical February 1-12, 2012 La Cage Aux Folles March 13-18, 2012 Blue Man Group May 15-20, 2012 The Addams Family July 31 - August 12, 2012
Series Specials: Wicked September 7 - October 2, 2011 Disney's Beauty and the Beast April 3-8, 2012
Oy vey.....
"I'm seeing the LuPone in Key West later this week. I'm hoping for great vocals and some sort of insane breakdown..." - BenjaminNicholas2
It's interesting that Blue Man Group is doing a theatre tour and coming to cities as part of the Broadway season. I have nothing against the show and I'm thrilled to see it, just doesn't seem like a typical show in a Broadway season.
"There’s nothing quite like the power and the passion of Broadway music. "