A Man of No Importance coming to Broadway?

[Robbie516]

Posted: 1/5/23 at 9:48pm

I heard a rumor that this is going to transfer from CSC with Jim Parsons again starring and going to Circle in the Square…anyone know if this is true or not?

[jkcohen626]

Posted: 1/5/23 at 9:58pm

I haven't heard anything, but that theatre is wide open at the moment and it's not a super expensive show to run except for Jim Paron's salary. I'd rather see their Assassins production transfer, but I loved A Man of No Importance too and would be happy to see it on Broadway. Overall, I'd honestly just be happy to see CSC finally get a Broadway transfer! It's a wonderful theatre that totally deserves a big Broadway moment!

[jacobsnchz14]

Posted: 1/5/23 at 9:59pm

jkcohen626 said: "Overall, I'd honestly just be happy to see CSC finally get a Broadway transfer! It's a wonderful theatre that totally deserves a big Broadway moment!"

I miss Carmen Jones.

[MemorableUserName]

Posted: 1/5/23 at 10:07pm

It's being discussed in the Broadway Theatre Availability thread, where someone claimed it was happening.

https://forum.broadwayworld.com/readmessage.php?thread=1155285

[ACL2006]

Posted: 1/5/23 at 10:15pm

It's happening. Circle in the Square Theater. Limited run.

[raddersons]

Posted: 1/5/23 at 11:29pm

Oh excellent! I missed this one at CSC. Glad I’ll get my chance :)

[Robbie516]

Posted: 1/10/23 at 10:22am

Anyone know when this will be announced…and start?

[Owen22]

Posted: 1/10/23 at 10:30am

I hope this summer or fall, as it (and the wonderful Parsons) would surely lose a Tony revival trophy this year (would it actually be a revival though?)

[bdn223]

Posted: 1/10/23 at 10:40am

ACL2006 said: "It's happening. Circle in the Square Theater. Limited run."

This will be the 3rd true limited engagement revival of a musical we've seen this season, which is crazy. Prior to this season I can't remember the last "limited" engagement of revival musical that wasn't just a tour stop or non-profit due to financing. Then again pricing for the initial run of Into the Woods, and Parade are outrageous, but I am happy that producers are figuring out how to make limited engagements of musicals work.

[Owen22]

Posted: 1/10/23 at 11:15am

bdn223 said: "ACL2006 said: "It's happening. Circle in the Square Theater. Limited run."

This will be the 3rd true limited engagement revival of a musical we've seen this season, which is crazy. Prior to this season I can't remember the last "limited" engagement of revival musical that wasn't just a tour stop or non-profit due to financing. Then again pricing for the initial run of Into the Woods, and Parade are outrageous, but I am happy that producers are figuring out how to make limited engagements of musicals work."

"Announced" limited engagements have been the modus operandi in the West End for years. Of course, if they catch on, these turn into unlimited runs...

 

[Robbie516]

Posted: 1/10/23 at 12:44pm

I thought this was opening this season, no? Just wanted to know when if anyone knew?

[jkcohen626]

Posted: 1/10/23 at 12:54pm

Robbie516 said: "I thought this was opening this season, no? Just wanted to know when if anyone knew?"

Parade was announced today and starts previews in 42 days. Last season, POTUS was announced in early March and began previews 44 days later. I do think we'll hear about this sooner rather than later, but there is still plenty of time to announce a show coming this season. 

[broadwayben3]

Posted: 1/10/23 at 2:15pm

How confirmed is this?

[SouthernCakes]

Posted: 1/10/23 at 2:59pm

Would be so curious about what changes would be made to the staging since CSC is usually super bare bones. 

[ErmengardeStopSniveling]

Posted: 1/10/23 at 3:30pm

SouthernCakes said: "Would be so curious about what changes would be made to the staging since CSC is usually super bare bones."

In particular the orchestration, which was only 4 players at CSC. (Keyboard, Bass, Guitars, Reeds)

[Robbie516]

Posted: 1/10/23 at 3:47pm

amanofnoimportancebway.com

is a real website asking for login info to enter…probably meaning it is happening although the new Sondheim show had one it was fake…this one seems real

[Robbie516]

Posted: 1/18/23 at 2:57pm

Anyone have any info that this is definitely happening this season…as the weeks go by…my hope is getting smaller and smaller

[BroadwayNYC2]

Posted: 1/18/23 at 3:52pm

You’ve asked when two separate shows will announce all week. Patience my friend. 

[broadwayindie]

Posted: 1/18/23 at 5:15pm

Just speculating but the Cornelia Street extension may cause this not to start till April because of Mary Beth Peil.

Updated On: 1/18/23 at 05:15 PM

[Jason Leibfried]

Posted: 1/18/23 at 5:36pm

Hearing that a play completely out of left field will be opening at Circle in the Square this May. I have no doubt that this show eventually makes it way to Broadway. Probably next season. 

[ErmengardeStopSniveling]

Posted: 1/18/23 at 5:46pm

broadwayindie said: "Just speculating but the Cornelia Street extension may cause this not to start till April because of Mary Beth Peil."

Extensions are automatically built into contracts, and Mary Beth Peil should be no factor in transferring a show to Broadway, being that she will not sell any tickets.

[ErmengardeStopSniveling]

Posted: 1/18/23 at 5:47pm

milkywhitestan said: "Hearing that a play completely out of left field will be opening at Circle in the Square this May."

I hope it's CHICKEN & BISCUITS 2: GRAVY'S REVENGE.

[BETTY22]

Posted: 1/18/23 at 6:08pm

Fingers crossed. 

I'm loving all these limited run revivals. It gives us so many more old shows to revisit and enjoy. 

[smidge2]

Posted: 1/18/23 at 6:17pm

milkywhitestan said: "Hearing that a play completely out of left field will be opening at Circle in the Square this May. I have no doubt that this show eventually makes it way to Broadway. Probably next season."

Circle in the Square is a Broadway house.

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 1/18/23 at 6:24pm

Circle being a Broadway house was never debated.