I'm kind of bummed out... I hate change.
http://www.playbill.com/news/article/92835.html
Wonder if that explains the construction at the Plymouth, though.
I hated when this was first announced, and now it's happening. :::sigh:::
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Well, Hugh Jackman's going to be there; that livens the prospect... a tiny bit.
I'm not really in favor of renaming theatres, especially after businessman, contributers or not. That said, I don't expect these names to stick for the next 100 years. In the world of corporate business, things change pretty quickly. Th brand new Ford Theatre has already become the Hilton in less then 10 years.
Those are horrible theater names. Where is Mr. Sondheim's theater?
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I wonder if the producers of both these shows that are currently running at the Plymouth and Royale have to pay for new posters/advertising to make the switch.
That would be a shame if they did.
I remember when the Chitty Chitty Bang Bang posters first went up, they all said "Ford Center for the Performing Arts" and then were covered with stickers that said "Hilton Theatre".
Lousy names - Sondheim should be so honored by now.
Those names are unwieldy, that's for sure. And Cameron Mackintosh is building a Sondheim Theatre in London. So we beat you guys to it. For once.
i wonder if Brooklyn fans think the Plymouth is being renamed for Marc Schoenfeld...
I'm surprised it's not being changed to "The Eden Espinosa Center For the Vocally Challeneged"
The only thing constant is change. Be happy that the theaters are still around and not victims of the wrecking ball. They'll always be called "Plymouth" and "Royale" in our hearts.
As usual, the Brits know the right people to honor...it won't be long before there's not even a Richard Rodgers...
Wouldn't it would have been nice for Mr. Schoenfeld--or the family of the late Mr. Jacobs--to have said, "Thank you very much, but why don't we call this theater 'The Michael Bennett'?"
Nah...they paid a heck of a lot of money (and made more!) on shows, they deserve it!
*takes tongue out of cheek*
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I still call the Neil Simon the Alvin.
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It is crass.
Why are they making the sondheim theatre in london? that makes no sense considering his shows all opened in New York first. I think there will eventuaally be one in NY but london? no clue as to y.
Arthur Miller is the only person who should have a theatre renamed in his honor right now.
Oh please.
Theatres should only be named afer the real people who count like the producers. Andrew Lloyd Webber needs a theatre named after him so does Cameron Mackintosh.
as opposed to fake people, Bronx?
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While I'm no fan of names changes, either, both Schoenfeld & Jacobs are/were huge on Broadway. Without the moneymen, there is no Bway. They're not exactly a couple of nobodies.
Do any of you even KNOW why the Plymouth & the Royale were thus named (w/o doing a search)?
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To my knowledge they are the only theatres the Shuberts own that are not named after anyone.
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In years to come I can envision the Robert Diamond Memorial Theater. Can't you?
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I'm surprised it's not being changed to "The Eden Espinosa Center For the Vocally Challeneged"
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