West Side Story revival?- Page 20

[Globefan]

Posted: 12/6/19 at 10:09pm

QueenAlice said: "Long preview period are about one thing: raising money. A production legally can raise money until opening night. Most shows raise a substantial amount of their capitalization during previews. If a show makes artistic changes that better the production in that window too, that's great, but its not usually the reason a show like WEST SIDE STORY will have 6 weeks or more of previews."

I predict during that six week period, I Feel Pretty and the ballet sequence will be restored. 

[greensgreens]

Posted: 12/7/19 at 1:52am

QueenAlice said: "No smart producer ever puts their own money into shows."

As Max Bialystok would say, “that’s taboo!”

[A Director]

Posted: 12/7/19 at 2:12am

Wonder if there will ever be a video ad featuring the women in the cast? With all of Ivo's changes, in this production, Tony will kill Maria and go off with one of the Sharks boys at the end.

[Luminaire2]

Posted: 12/7/19 at 2:29am

A Director said: "Wonder if there will ever be a video ad featuring the women in the cast? With all of Ivo's changes, in this production, Tony will kill Maria and go off with one of the Sharks boys at the end."


he’s clearly obsessed with the male perspective. <<edited by BWW staff>> 

Updated On: 12/9/19 at 02:29 AM

[SeanMartin2]

Posted: 12/7/19 at 9:52am

Pity we couldnt see something like this, from the Komiche Opera in Germany.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KcpU-WObdXA

[QueenAlice]

Posted: 12/7/19 at 10:00am

Cast members have been reporting that Stephen Sondheim has regularly been attending rehearsals for this production of West Side Story. I doubt the final product- even with the cuts- is going to be as bizarre or unorthodox as some of the posters here are fetishizing...

[trpguyy]

Posted: 12/7/19 at 10:03am

Globefan said: “ I predict during that six week period, I Feel Pretty and the ballet sequence will be restored."

They won’t be. But there are many other cuts/changes that have yet to be approved by the Bernstein estate. The long preview period is going to be used quite a bit and changes will be plentiful.

[kade.ivy]

Posted: 12/7/19 at 11:46am

Soooo...MUSIC MAN to the Broadway, yes?

[BJR]

Posted: 12/7/19 at 1:59pm

trpguyy said: “They won’t be. But there are many other cuts/changes that have yet to be approved by the Bernstein estate. The long preview period is going to be used quite a bit and changes will be plentiful."

Agree. Why else have such a long preview process?

And I’m going first preview as I want to see where they started. 

 

[LuPita2]

Posted: 12/7/19 at 4:36pm

he’s clearly obsessed with the male perspective. <<edited by BWW staff>>"

I totally agree. It may back fire on him for several different reasons. One of those reasons is the website and the outside of the theater has only males featured. I walked by with a few friends the other day, and while they don't enjoy theater as much as I do, they all know West Side Story. 

Friend 1: "Is this an all male production? Because that would be super!"

Friend 2: "Um, where are all the women? What is happening?"

Friend 3: "This isn't West Side Story, did they just borrow the name or something?".

So, it seems to be very confusing for people walking by, the person who doesn't know what to see while visiting New York, or someone who wants the classic version of this. There are many problematic things with this show, but confusing people is kind of a big one. 

 

Updated On: 12/9/19 at 04:36 PM

[ukpuppetboy]

Posted: 12/7/19 at 4:50pm

I think it’s really exciting to have the opportunity to see a classic still surprise and thrill you like the first time.

Looking forward to catching this in the new year.  

[Globefan]

Posted: 12/7/19 at 7:16pm

BJR said: "trpguyy said: “They won’t be. But there are many other cuts/changes that have yet to be approved by the Bernstein estate. The long preview period is going to be used quite a bit and changes will be plentiful."

Agree. Why else have such a long preview process?

And I’m going first preview as I want to see where they started.

"Tell us everything after you go. 

 

[JBC3]

Posted: 12/7/19 at 7:50pm

Confusion is only a problem if it impacts ticket sales.

[George in DC]

Posted: 12/7/19 at 10:41pm

Good luck to the ENTIRE cast. I hope the show is a huge success.

[ModernMillie3]

Posted: 12/8/19 at 1:42pm

Haha. Yes, stating an opinion regarding casting is totally trolling a thread. Nope. Interjecting and speaking to other people that aren't addressing you isn't necessary or wanted, thanks so much, B. 

George, I simply meant you are congratulating everyone involved, including someone that no one wanted cast or that no one is really comfortable working with. <<edited by BWW staff>> , and the entire production has ignored it and looked the other way. This is one reason why this show will fail miserably. 

Updated On: 12/9/19 at 01:42 PM

[dramamama611]

Posted: 12/8/19 at 2:38pm

Well, obviously SOME people wanted him cast, and how do you know that "no one" is comfortable?

Dont get me wrong, Im not thrilled with his casting, but your constant hinting at it is trying.

[Someone in a Tree2]

Posted: 12/8/19 at 2:49pm

"I predict during that six week period, I Feel Pretty and the ballet sequence will be restored."

God, do I hope you're wrong. Our tickets are for December 29, and boy, would I be pissed to see the show without those 2 numbers and then to have them restored in time for the opening. 

Decades ago I saw the original production of SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE at a preview before "Children and Art" and "Lesson #8" had been added. It wasn't till I heard the cast album that I discovered what was missing from our performance. 

[joevitus]

Posted: 12/8/19 at 3:12pm

It's generally argued those songs saved George. Nice to hear that from someone who was actually there to recognize the difference. 

[Someone in a Tree2]

Posted: 12/8/19 at 3:21pm

^ My personal opinion is that those 2 songs are among the least effective in the whole score of SUNDAY, more like random sketches for song ideas that never coalesce into a complete satisfying number. But the shape of the two acts was certainly deeply imbalanced before those songs were added. And the character of Marie barely registered without her solo number.

[bwayphreak234]

Posted: 12/8/19 at 4:37pm

ModernMillie3 said: "He's a predator, and the entire production has ignored it and looked the other way. This is one reason why this show will fail miserably."

Say what you want him, but his casting is not going to have any factor whatsoever in the show's success/ failure.

[George in DC]

Posted: 12/8/19 at 4:47pm

ModernMillie3 said: "Haha. Yes, stating an opinion regarding casting is totally trolling a thread. Nope. Interjecting and speaking to other people that aren't addressing you isn't necessary or wanted, thanks so much, B.

George, I simply meant you are congratulatingeveryone involved, including someone that no one wanted cast or that no one is really comfortable working with. <<edited by BWW staff>> and the entire production has ignored it and looked the other way. This is one reason why this show will fail miserably."

 

That is not what I even remotely meant.

Being cast in a reimagined classic must be very difficult. My message was just what it said - Me wishing luck to the cast (and let me add my good wishes are extended to the crew and production team). I truly hope it is a success.

 

Updated On: 12/9/19 at 04:47 PM

[LuPita2]

Posted: 12/8/19 at 4:51pm

"Say what you want him, but his casting is not going to have any factor whatsoever in the show's success/ failure."

I disagree actually, and I think it already has if social media is any indication.

 

[bwayphreak234]

Posted: 12/8/19 at 4:56pm

LuPita2 said: "Say what you want him, but his casting is not going to have any factor whatsoever in the show's success/ failure."

I disagree actually, and I think it already has if social media is any indication."

There is such a small percentage of ticket buyers out there outside of the theatre community who even know about this scandal. Has this impacted SOME ticket sales? I'm sure it has. However, has this impacted most or all ticket sales? Not even close.

 

Updated On: 12/8/19 at 04:56 PM

[BJR]

Posted: 12/8/19 at 5:25pm

This has been discussed to death. New topic: I don’t think I’ve ever seen a production of WEST SIDE without the original choreography.

I’m excited to see how it plays without, since it’s both iconic but also so effective with storytelling.

[Luminaire2]

Posted: 12/8/19 at 5:27pm

bwayphreak234 said: "LuPita2 said: "Say what you want him, but his casting is not going to have any factor whatsoever in the show's success/ failure."

I disagree actually, and I think it already has if social media is any indication."

There is such a small percentage of ticket buyers out there outside of the theatre community who even know about this scandal. Has thisimpacted SOME ticket sales?I'm sure it has. However, has thisimpacted most or all ticket sales? Not even close.

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I think most are just disappointed that what’s supposed to be a safe and inclusive industry (as many see broadway) is really allowing something like this to be brushed aside. Specifically in the face of me too. 
 

I do predict as this show officially gets going there will definitely be increased chatter about his casting again.