News on your favorite shows, specials & more!
pixeltracker

Next to Normal Broadway Revival?

Next to Normal Broadway Revival?

Elphaba2019
#1Next to Normal Broadway Revival?
Posted: 4/18/24 at 8:12pm

With the recent success of the West End production do you think that it will transfer? I would love to see Cassie Levy back on Broadway. 

 

https://youtu.be/GwCyAWzIhFY?si=ccnTIi4Pha7xlkuU
https://youtu.be/r6iBIuWfLTc?si=KxqUtm6c-KZDzuw9

pmensky
#2Next to Normal Broadway Revival?
Posted: 4/18/24 at 9:22pm

If it does get a revival anytime soon, I don’t think it would be the current production from the West End. It didn’t win any Olivier awards, and I suspect they’d want to get a big name for a revival. In a few more years someone like Lea Michele would be quite ripe for this.

TotallyEffed Profile Photo
TotallyEffed
#3Next to Normal Broadway Revival?
Posted: 4/18/24 at 9:26pm

pmensky said: "If it does get a revival anytime soon, I don’t think it would be the current production from the West End. It didn’t win any Olivier awards, and I suspect they’d want to get a big name for a revival. In a few more years someone like Lea Michele would be quite ripe for this."


Or… we could just not do that!

The last I heard the plan was to bring the London revival to New York.

ACL2006 Profile Photo
ACL2006
#4Next to Normal Broadway Revival?
Posted: 4/18/24 at 9:53pm

The original never recouped and I don't think this London production would last more than 6 months without a name. Also, I don't care to hear Cassie Levy scream this score, either.


A Chorus Line revival played its final Broadway performance on August 17, 2008. The tour played its final performance on August 21, 2011. A new non-equity tour started in October 2012 played its final performance on March 23, 2013. Another non-equity tour launched on January 20, 2018. The tour ended its US run in Kansas City and then toured throughout Japan August & September 2018.

dwwst12 Profile Photo
dwwst12
#5Next to Normal Broadway Revival?
Posted: 4/18/24 at 10:10pm

The original did recoup. 

TotallyEffed Profile Photo
TotallyEffed
#6Next to Normal Broadway Revival?
Posted: 4/18/24 at 10:15pm

ACL2006 said: "The original never recouped and I don't think this London production would last more than 6 months without a name. Also, I don't care to hearCassie Levy scream this score, either."


I mean, say whatever you want about Levy but coming for her vocals is a bit bizarre to me. She always sounds stupendous when I see her perform.

I’d also gladly do anything to hear Alice (literally) scream this score one more time. I also wish Sherie Rene Scott could have had a shot at it.

PipingHotPiccolo
#7Next to Normal Broadway Revival?
Posted: 4/18/24 at 10:19pm

Levy just performed at the Oliviers, and was exquisite. 

Dylan Smith4 Profile Photo
Dylan Smith4
#8Next to Normal Broadway Revival?
Posted: 4/18/24 at 10:25pm

Hoping to catch the tail end of the West End run before it closes. I think, without a doubt, that Cassie will bring this home to New York next year. Just don't know if the entire London cast will transfer if it does. Maybe Jack Wolfe, but that'll probably be it. 


The idea is to work and to experiment. Some things will be creatively successful, some things will succeed at the box office, and some things will only - which is the biggest only - teach you things that see the future. And they're probably as valuable as any of your successes. -Harold Prince

BoringBoredBoard40
#9Next to Normal Broadway Revival?
Posted: 4/19/24 at 12:59am

the original broadway lead producer is involved with this revival

dramamama611 Profile Photo
dramamama611
#10Next to Normal Broadway Revival?
Posted: 4/19/24 at 4:47am

I didnt think it was a revival in the UK. 


If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it? These are DISCUSSION boards, not mutual admiration boards. Discussion only occurs when we are willing to hear what others are thinking, regardless of whether it is alignment to our own thoughts.

Dreamboy3
#11Next to Normal Broadway Revival?
Posted: 4/19/24 at 7:52am

I’m a huge fan of NTN — I saw the original several times. And I was hoping the London production would move to New York. But the segment at the Olivier awards seemed to lack an edge.  I think it may have been the orchestrations. Though medleys never seem to do a show justice. 
 

And I can’t imagine a worse choice to play the mother than Lea Michele. 

hearthemsing22
#12Next to Normal Broadway Revival?
Posted: 4/19/24 at 8:21am

Dreamboy3 said: "I’m a huge fan of NTN — I saw the original several times. And I was hoping the London production would move to New York. But the segment at the Olivier awards seemed to lack an edge. I think it may have been the orchestrations. Though medleys never seem to do a show justice.


And I can’t imagine a worse choice to play the mother than Lea Michele.
"

If this does indeed happen, I beg of casting to stay far away from considering Lea Michele 

steven22 Profile Photo
steven22
#13Next to Normal Broadway Revival?
Posted: 4/19/24 at 8:53am

I saw the original Broadway production many times. When the new production played in London last year I had to see it. I was lucky to see it twice and whole heartedly believe Caissie Levy deserves all of the recognition in the world for her incredible performance. Here’s hoping it comes to NYC next!  

South Florida Profile Photo
South Florida
#14Next to Normal Broadway Revival?
Posted: 4/19/24 at 9:45am

SJB please.


Stephanatic

steven22 Profile Photo
steven22
#15Next to Normal Broadway Revival?
Posted: 4/19/24 at 9:49am

South Florida said: "SJB please."

YES. I would cry happy tears if this ever happened. Although Caissie is incredible. 

South Florida Profile Photo
South Florida
#16Next to Normal Broadway Revival?
Posted: 4/19/24 at 9:51am

She would be incredible.


Stephanatic

Huss417 Profile Photo
Huss417
#17Next to Normal Broadway Revival?
Posted: 4/19/24 at 9:57am

ACL2006 said: "The original never recouped and I don't think this London production would last more than 6 months without a name. Also, I don't care to hearCassie Levy scream this score, either."

Was a simple enough search.

https://playbill.com/article/tony-winning-next-to-normal-recoups-investment-com-167188


"I hope your Fanny is bigger than my Peter." Mary Martin to Ezio Pinza opening night of Fanny.

infinitefoxes
#18Next to Normal Broadway Revival?
Posted: 4/19/24 at 10:01am

Dylan Smith4 said: "Hoping to catch the tail end of the West End run before it closes. I think, without a doubt, that Cassie will bring this home to New York next year. Just don't know if the entire London cast will transfer if it does. Maybe Jack Wolfe, but that'll probably be it."

I’ve seen the sentiment a few times now about it just being Jack Wolfe and Caissie Levy coming to Broadway. I understand the reasoning behind Levy given that Michael Longhurst (the director) specifically reached out to her to do the role and that she’s usually based in NY anyway, but I’m slightly confused by Wolfe. I’ve heard that he’s fabulous and I know he’s won awards for the role, but I thought they’d be more inclined to get an American to do it. I’m unfamiliar with what it takes to get a West End actor to Broadway or vice versa so any insight would be appreciated. 

Jordan Catalano Profile Photo
Jordan Catalano
#19Next to Normal Broadway Revival?
Posted: 4/19/24 at 10:55am

Caissie was/is remarkable in this. My dream was that she would have surprised everyone and won the Olivier last week over Nicole. I can’t wait for this summer to see her again. Along with Jamie Parker who is the best Dan I’ve ever seen. 

SonofRobbieJ Profile Photo
SonofRobbieJ
#20Next to Normal Broadway Revival?
Posted: 4/19/24 at 11:01am

Levy sang this score so brilliantly. It's the first time I was able to not worry about the vocal health of the actor and focus on the mental health of the character. The realism of the performances was deeply affecting. I liked this much more than the original Broadway production. 

RippedMan Profile Photo
RippedMan
#21Next to Normal Broadway Revival?
Posted: 4/19/24 at 11:08am

This would be perfect for one of the non profits. Simple enough show to produce. 

BCfitasafiddle
#22Next to Normal Broadway Revival?
Posted: 4/19/24 at 12:32pm

Roundabout could pick this up, similar to Caroline or Change. Another Caissie connection. 

I would still love for Rachel Bay Jones to get another crack at it after the Kennedy Center production a few years back. Felt a little undercooked at the time. 

hearthemsing22
#23Next to Normal Broadway Revival?
Posted: 4/19/24 at 1:12pm

RippedMan said: "This would be perfect for one of the non profits. Simple enough show to produce."

Maybe a limited Second Stage run? 

LYLS3637 Profile Photo
LYLS3637
#24Next to Normal Broadway Revival?
Posted: 4/19/24 at 4:03pm

Caissie sounded brilliant at the Olivier Awards. At the same time, after seeing those short clips of Heidi Blickenstaff floating around online... good lord-- that's casting I never knew I needed. 

And yes, keep Lea far, far, far, far away...


"I shall stay until the wind changes."

MadsonMelo
#25Next to Normal Broadway Revival?
Posted: 4/19/24 at 4:09pm

Jordan Catalano said: "Caissie was/is remarkable in this. My dream was that she would have surprised everyone and won the Olivier last week over Nicole. I can’t wait for this summer to see her again. Along with Jamie Parker who is the best Dan I’ve ever seen."

If the show really transfer next spring, she'll likely lose the Tony too. Would it be the first time this ever happened?


Videos