I liked SOFT POWER a lot at the Public, warts and all, and the album is excellent.
The casting notice indicates that there may be a future life to this show: "Prior to the production at Signature, the writers and creative team will be holding a New York workshop to further develop the piece."
They appear to have parted ways with Leigh Silverman and Sam Pinkleton:
- Director: Ethan Heard
- Musical Director: Chris Fenwick
- Choreographer: Billy Bustamante (who performed in the previous incarnations of the show)
NYC Workshop Dates: May 14-24, 2024 (day off May 20, 2024)
1st Rehearsal Date: July 9, 2024
1st Performance Date: August 6, 2024 Closing Date: September 15, 2024
For a long time it was being developed/funded by No Guarantees, but I don't know if they're still producing or if it's in other hands now. The revisions could also be for licensing purposes or the hope that a different commercial producer will come on.
I don't really see a place for it in the Broadway ecosystem, commercially, and I don't know how the Hillary of it all will play now, but hey weirder things have happened.
Updated On: 5/31/24 at 10:39 AM