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HADESTOWN to open this spring at the Walter Kerr
CedricOates
Stand-by Joined: 5/4/18
#75HADESTOWN to open in March at the Walter Kerr
Posted: 12/1/18 at 1:29pmJust by going from word of mouth and my agent; All roles for principals for HADESTOWN on Broadway have been offered to the London cast. That being said, that means there is a really good chance the Orpheus from London (who hasn’t had favorable reviews) will transfer to Broadway :/ glad an actor has work, but performance wise ....
Sondheimite
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/5/14
#76HADESTOWN to open in March at the Walter Kerr
Posted: 12/1/18 at 1:34pm
Can we just be happy that there's FINALLY going to be a score on Broadway that isn't either
a) derivative "musical theatre" style slop.
b) rap but like... Sesame Street Rap.
c) we threw a electric guitar on top of a derivative theatre score and now we're calling it rock!
Finally some tuneful, melodic, and authentic music on Broadway again.
There hasn't been a fantastic new score on Broadway that innovated the medium since Passing Strange and I'm very excited to hear Hadestown in a Broadway house.
Broadway World's Fireman.
Impossible2
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/31/18
#77HADESTOWN to open in March at the Walter Kerr
Posted: 12/1/18 at 2:03pm
Sondheimite said: "Can we just be happy that there's FINALLY going to be a score on Broadway that isn't either
a) derivative "musical theatre" style slop.
b) rap but like... Sesame Street Rap.
c) we threw a electric guitar on top of a derivative theatre score and now we're calling it rock!
Finally some tuneful, melodic, and authentic music on Broadway again.
There hasn't been a fantastic new score on Broadway that innovated the medium since Passing Strange and I'm very excited to hear Hadestown in a Broadway house."
There is nothing wrong with the musical itself, it's fantastic as are all of the cast bar Orpheus.
The problem (in London) is the terrible lack of direction and staging, but the 'musical' itself is in great shape except for maybe a few too many ballads and repetitive lyrics that could be excised pretty easily without being missed.
The fact that Chavkin seems to have made the National Theatre stage a 'rehearsal' for Broadway is also a little insulting considering it's importance.
Unless she gets her finger out and starts moving her cast around a bit there is no Tony in her future and if she does win it will have been to make up for her loss on a much better show.
GeorgeandDot
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/13/16
#78HADESTOWN to open in March at the Walter Kerr
Posted: 12/1/18 at 6:50pmThe negative word of mouth that this board is talking about is a myth. There's like 3 posters that are loudly bad mouthing this show while everyone everywhere else is raving about it, sans Orpheus, who I've heard many complaints about. This will do very well. In fact, I've heard many people refer to this as a "modern Evita or Jesus Christ Superstar or Les Miserables." Chavkin seems to have put the score forward, which is smart considering how beautiful it is. I agree with Sondheimite 100% here. This is a great score that feels very genuine and is also written by a woman which is something to celebrate.
GVS2
Swing Joined: 7/25/18
#79HADESTOWN to open in March at the Walter Kerr
Posted: 12/1/18 at 9:01pm
I thought that Reeve Carney's portrayals of Orpheus in Edmonton and London were outstanding. For those speculating about his talent, give the guy a chance and form your own opinion after seeing the show for yourself. When he sang "Wait for Me," I got chills. When he signed outside the stage door, he could not have been any more humble, appreciative, and generous.
Impossible2
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/31/18
#80HADESTOWN to open in March at the Walter Kerr
Posted: 12/2/18 at 9:22am
GVS2 said: "I thought that Reeve Carney's portrayals of Orpheus in Edmonton and London were outstanding. For those speculating about his talent, give the guy a chance and form your own opinion after seeing the show for yourself. When he sang"Wait for Me," I got chills. When he signed outside the stage door, he could not have been any more humble, appreciative, and generous."
I actually didn't think he was 'bad' as such, its just everyone else was so good that he was the weak point.
He is obviously very talented and his voice was absolutely beautiful at times, he was just boring, but then I thought their story was underwhelming compared to their older counterparts.
#81HADESTOWN to open in March at the Walter Kerr
Posted: 12/3/18 at 1:15pm
Mike Barrett said: "Ya to me Ive heard nothing but mixed since London."
London and Broadway don't always have a lot in common with their musical preferences.
I'm happy to see the London cast got offers. Eva Noblezada was great.
Like a firework unexploded
Wanting life but never knowing how
Wanting life but never knowing how
Rainah
Broadway Star Joined: 11/24/16
#82HADESTOWN to open in March at the Walter Kerr
Posted: 12/3/18 at 3:40pm
GVS2 said: "I thought that Reeve Carney's portrayals of Orpheus in Edmonton and London were outstanding. For those speculating about his talent, give the guy a chance and form your own opinion after seeing the show for yourself. When he sang"Wait for Me," I got chills. When he signed outside the stage door, he could not have been any more humble, appreciative, and generous."
I don't think anyone is saying he's not a lovely person. Just that they think he's miscast in the role and would better suit one that can show off tge talents he does have.
#83HADESTOWN to open in March at the Walter Kerr
Posted: 12/6/18 at 10:16am
So should I buy the OLCR or wait for a new recording? Will there be a OBCR?
To seek revenge may lead to hell yet everyone does it but seldom as well......
#84HADESTOWN to open in March at the Walter Kerr
Posted: 12/6/18 at 10:37am
I assume a OBCR will happen. This is likely going to be an open run. Any word on tickets yet??
#85HADESTOWN to open in March at the Walter Kerr
Posted: 12/6/18 at 11:22am
Unless Chavkin did nothing, I'm not sure how one can say there is a lack of direction of staging.
When it was NYTW, there was quite a substantial amount of both.
"...everyone finally shut up, and the audience could enjoy the beginning of the Anatevka Pogram in peace."
#86HADESTOWN to open in March at the Walter Kerr
Posted: 12/6/18 at 2:38pm
Sondheimite I agree 100%!
Impossible2
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/31/18
#87HADESTOWN to open in March at the Walter Kerr
Posted: 12/6/18 at 3:44pm
Kad said: "Unless Chavkin did nothing, I'm not sure how one can say there is a lack of direction of staging.
When it was NYTW, there was quite a substantial amount of both."
I missed a 'the' out.
It should've read 'the lack of direction and 'the' staging'.
#88HADESTOWN to open in March at the Walter Kerr
Posted: 12/6/18 at 8:07pm
Sondheimite said: "IHeartNY2 said: "
What about Ain't Too Proud???"
A great tax write off for all those invested!
"
The shade, honey. The shade.
Miss Keisha? Miss Keisha? Miss Keishhhaaaa?
RippedMan
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/14/05
#89HADESTOWN to open in March at the Walter Kerr
Posted: 12/7/18 at 2:12am
Did the show do well in London? Why wouldn't they open in the West End first and then Broadway? Same with Groundhog's Day. I think this will be a tough sell to audiences. And I know people love it, and I've tried to listen to it a few times, and there's a few pretty moments, but overall, I just didn't get it. But maybe with the staging it's more interesting. Curious to see how "big" the show is since everyone said it's a big show, but the Kerr is pretty small.
#90HADESTOWN to open in March at the Walter Kerr
Posted: 12/7/18 at 7:06amI tried listening to the cast recording before I saw the show and just couldn’t get into it at all. After having seen it now, I can’t stop listening to it.
RippedMan
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/14/05
#91HADESTOWN to open in March at the Walter Kerr
Posted: 12/7/18 at 11:28am
I def want to see it, just don't get the hype amongst the theater crowd of how amazing it is...at least not yet! But excited to see it. "I was alone so long I didn't realize I was lonely" is my favorite lyric in the past 5 years.
natashalost
Broadway Star Joined: 1/15/18
#92HADESTOWN to open in March at the Walter Kerr
Posted: 12/7/18 at 7:10pm
Sondheimite said: "There hasn't been a fantastic new score on Broadway that innovated the medium since Passing Strange...
What about Hamilton or The Band's Visit? I do think innovative scores are rare, but there certainly has been a few in the last decade.
LuPita2
Broadway Star Joined: 9/11/18
#93HADESTOWN to open in March at the Walter Kerr
Posted: 12/7/18 at 7:53pm
Jordan Catalano said: "I JUST saw it this afternoon and LOOOOVED it!"
Where did you see it? London?
#95HADESTOWN to open in March at the Walter Kerr
Posted: 12/7/18 at 9:33pmJordan, do you think the Kerr is a good theatre for this show? Any recommendations on seating?
#96HADESTOWN to open in March at the Walter Kerr
Posted: 12/7/18 at 10:35pmI can’t imagkne how it’s going to be at the Kerr, actually. The Olivier is like the Beaumont so they’re going to have to change it in order to fit a traditional stage. But its a big show, so I’d suggest the front mezz, if at all possible.
#97HADESTOWN to open in March at the Walter Kerr
Posted: 12/8/18 at 4:35amBut when are you seeing Company???
"You can't overrate Bernadette Peters. She is such a genius. There's a moment in "Too Many Mornings" and Bernadette doing 'I wore green the last time' - It's a voice that is just already given up - it is so sorrowful. Tragic. You can see from that moment the show is going to be headed into such dark territory and it hinges on this tiny throwaway moment of the voice." - Ben Brantley (2022)
"Bernadette's whole, stunning performance [as Rose in Gypsy] galvanized the actors capable of letting loose with her. Bernadette's Rose did take its rightful place, but too late, and unseen by too many who should have seen it" Arthur Laurents (2009)
"Sondheim's own favorite star performances? [Bernadette] Peters in ''Sunday in the Park,'' Lansbury in ''Sweeney Todd'' and ''obviously, Ethel was thrilling in 'Gypsy.'' Nytimes, 2000
#98HADESTOWN to open in March at the Walter Kerr
Posted: 12/8/18 at 6:33amI had done already seended COMPANY!
Theatrefanboy1
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/2/15
#99HADESTOWN to open in March at the Walter Kerr
Posted: 12/8/18 at 8:57amI just came back from seeing it and I honestly loved it. Visually the “wait for me” scene was incredible and I loved the refrain itself. The only part I found a bit surprising was the end and how quickly it just ends. But I guess that’s to be expected. I found the casts to be enjoyable and comparing it to the revival of company I found it to be a little more consistent throughout.
