A Mackintosh plan? — Page 2

It just doesn't make any sense.

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ALW has nothing to do with LES MIS or MISS SAIGON...

If the show is loved by millions of people and the producers deem it worthy to bring back to Broadway, why not? Personally, I don't care how many years it's been, but that's just me.

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"If the show is loved by millions of people and the producers deem it worthy to bring back to Broadway, why not? Personally, I don't care how many years it's been, but that's just me"

Well, I think it's tricky.
Especially if it can really be nominated for a revival.
It can bring the:

DIDN'T WIN THAT TONY THE FIRST TIME?
Don't worry!
Just make sure a producer brings it back for a "limited six month engagement" and you'll get another chance!
And if you don't succeed, don't worry!
Just repeat the formula every three years and one day that
Tony will be yours!!!

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You know it doesn't bother me but I think it will become open-ended.

I see a huge revival season getting read to happen.

Les Miserables
A Chorus Line
The Threepenny Opera
The Wiz...which will probably transfer from LaJolla

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Threepenny is this season...

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A CHORUS LINE everytime!

I guess its a hobby to speculate on things one knows very little about. LOL! The only people that know what's going on with this particular situation is Cameron Mackintosh's team and I'm sure they are still tossing around terms on this one.

That being said, I'll go out on a limb, with a limited amount of what I consider credible information with this...

1. It "appears" that the Oct-April Broadway run will be a limited run. It's not likely that it will extend much beyond this. The show was not in great shape financially when it closed a few years ago. Everyone has seen it either on tour or in NY over the past 19 years! Why would they repeat the past? This is "probably" the reason why he will cast leads who have proven past records with the roles. He's smart enough to figure out where he'll spend his energy and money! This makes good business sense.

2. As was stated several times by Mackintosh "special casting will be brought in" (again likely for a few of the leads) Some of the touring cast and sets will come along for the ride. ( imo,I hope they don't bring along the touring leading ladies. If they can afford better, I say, go for it. This depends on what's on the table for the male leads)

3. Come April 2007, will mark the 20th Anniversary of the NEW YORK opening on Broadway. It's likely that "something" will take place at that time.

Trust me, few know any more than this and those who do are waiting until it's all confirmed.

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The eligibility of winning Tonys should NEVER be the "end all" as to whether a show is worthy to play in New York or not. It's a win-win situation for Cameron Makintosh. The show already won the Tony. It doesn't need to win it again. If it does, well, bravo, be mad at the voting commitee if you feel so strongly opposed. My point? We as theater goers and performers should be happy to see a theater up and running as long as there is a demand for that show. Why begrudge its success? I believe that it only encourages the masses to explore more obscure/experimental theater after they have experienced some of the more "mainstream"/"commercial" productions. For example, think of how many children have been introduced to the art form of musical theater because of Disney. That can only help theater in the future. Like the movie industry, we have the blockbusters and we have the small independents, good and bad examples of both. Let's not obsess about awards(although I do understand the fun speculating, let's remind ourselves that awards are for celebrating theater NOT ridiculing it). And yes, it does comes down to business... there is money to be made folks! Let's be happy that there are jobs for actors! My educated guess... this baby is going to extend. The national tour is not closing because it's not selling well, my friends. Expect another revival tour to be mounted in '07 after the show has been playing in NY for 6+ months. Cameron's a genius... enough said.

There have been any number of past productions to feature the original staging and most visual elements. These have all been considered revivals at the Tonys. The difference is that these productions opened prior to the Special Theatrical Event award existing, so there is always the possibility that the committee can place it there instead. I think it unlikely, but they ruled A Dancer's Life a new musical this year against all logic, so you never know.

Even if it is ruled a revival, you know it's not going to win, so it doesn't matter. And even if it is considered a revival, the nominating committee isn't going to nominate previously awarded work like the design and direction. It's similar to the way Lily Tomlin could only be nominated for Search for Intelligent Life once, or Cathy Rigby could only be nominated once for Peter Pan. When the same production or performance is seen in New York twice, only original elements will be honored by the Tonys. Whether this is written into the rules or taken care of by a heads-up nominating committee makes no difference. Don't lose sleep over it.

The "street" is filled with tons of "information" about every thing and every show. It's like the old children's game "Whisper Down the Lane", the facts get so distorted from the original source that they barely resemble the truth. There are no facts yet...just plans.

In this case, Mackintosh himself can't predict the outcome of any of this until he puts the offer on the table to a cast, gets the ball rolling to see how it's going. So how can any of you (us) predict anything? LOL!

Whether this baby will win another award is likely the last thing CamMack is thinking about. He's high on celebrating his prise show. Don't spoil his fun! LOL!

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I kinda doubt Mackintosh wants to *help* PIRATE QUEEN. :) As the seasons stands now, PQ is the big competition for MP.

TT

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oops my bad