Are There More New Musicals Coming? - Page 2

[EDSOSLO858]

Posted: 11/18/25 at 4:44pm

joevitus said: "There will never be another musical again."

Mwahahaha. :)

[quizking101]

Posted: 11/18/25 at 5:15pm

Scarlet Leigh said: "Bat Boy would also likely fall under classics rule and end up in the Revivals which is already stacked and might get more stacked if the rumors are true that Evita is pushing to get in to work with Rachel's schedule this season after all. I will believe that when I see it but even so space is so limited."

I mentioned in another thread that ALW punted CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL to this season so as not to steal his own thunder that Sunset Boulevard was generating this time last year. I can’t imagine he would allow the same thing to happen here because they would cannibalize each other.

[Falsettolands]

Posted: 11/18/25 at 5:37pm

I’ve heard from a pretty credible source (although this was a little less than two weeks ago, and things change in this town at the drop of a hat) that Dolly is coming in this season “whether it’s ready or not”

oh, if Outlaw had only waited until this season. They’d be running away with the Best Book Tony Award…but probably still zero dollars in their pocket

Updated On: 11/18/25 at 05:37 PM

[Scarlet Leigh]

Posted: 11/18/25 at 6:33pm

quizking101 said: "Scarlet Leigh said: "Bat Boy would also likely fall under classics rule and end up in the Revivals which is already stacked and might get more stacked if the rumors are true that Evita is pushing to get in to work with Rachel's schedule this season after all. I will believe that when I see it but even so space is so limited."

I mentioned in another thread that ALW punted CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL to this season so as not to steal his own thunder that Sunset Boulevard was generating this time last year. I can’t imagine he would allow the same thing to happen here because they would cannibalize each other."

Yeah I figured that as well but I have a source that says that Rachel's schedule might prevent it from coming next season as was planned so if a proper house opens (or can be PERSEADED to open) it might fight Cats just to make it one way or another and basically lock Andrew a win be it Cats or Evita.

What if we are in the timeline that Cats and Evita cancel one another out and Chess wins. Man.... this truly would be the bad place.

[Fordham2015]

Posted: 11/18/25 at 6:35pm

Scarlet Leigh said: "quizking101 said: "Scarlet Leigh said: "Bat Boy would also likely fall under classics rule and end up in the Revivals which is already stacked and might get more stacked if the rumors are true that Evita is pushing to get in to work with Rachel's schedule this season after all. I will believe that when I see it but even so space is so limited."

I mentioned in another thread that ALW punted CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL to this season so as not to steal his own thunder that Sunset Boulevard was generating this time last year. I can’t imagine he would allow the same thing to happen here because they would cannibalize each other."

Yeah I figured that as well but I have a source that says that Rachel's schedule might prevent it from coming next season as was planned so if a proper house opens (or can be PERSEADED to open) it might fight Cats just to make it one way or another and basically lock Andrew a win be it Cats or Evita.

What if we are in the timeline that Cats and Evita cancel one another out and Chess wins. Man.... this truly would be the bad place."

In that scenario I hope Ragtime would triumph

[DramaTeach]

Posted: 11/18/25 at 6:49pm

Working Girl is coming, but I’m not sure if they’ll push it to next season. The Heart is coming, but I don’t know if it’ll be on or off. If it’s on, I think it’ll 100% win best musical. Quote me on that.

[goodtimes123]

Posted: 11/18/25 at 6:57pm

Scarlet Leigh said: "quizking101 said: "Scarlet Leigh said: "Bat Boy would also likely fall under classics rule and end up in the Revivals which is already stacked and might get more stacked if the rumors are true that Evita is pushing to get in to work with Rachel's schedule this season after all. I will believe that when I see it but even so space is so limited."

I mentioned in another thread that ALW punted CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL to this season so as not to steal his own thunder that Sunset Boulevard was generating this time last year. I can’t imagine he would allow the same thing to happen here because they would cannibalize each other."

Yeah I figured that as well but I have a source that says that Rachel's schedule might prevent it from coming next season as was planned so if a proper house opens (or can be PERSEADED to open) it might fight Cats just to make it one way or another and basically lock Andrew a win be it Cats or Evita.

What if we are in the timeline that Cats and Evita cancel one another out and Chess wins. Man.... this truly would be the bad place."

How would she be able to open Evita in addition to doing a short, but time consuming London run of Last Five Years in March? Could that be pulled off? Also, why wouldn’t they have chosen the majestic? Isn’t that open? 

[Scarlet Leigh]

Posted: 11/18/25 at 7:07pm

goodtimes123 said: "How would she be able to open Evita in addition to doing a short, but time consuming London run of Last Five Years in March? Could that be pulled off? Also, why wouldn’t they have chosen the majestic? Isn’t that open?"

Hence my "I'll believe it when I see it" when my source was reporting that. As for the Majestic there WAS a rumored show which is now rumored to be pushing to next season and personal while I know there is an outdoor area there, I don't think the Majestic fire escape is the vibes they are looking for for the outdoor balcony.

I am in the camp that the balcony would be to much of a safety risk (both for performer and the public) to be done in New York so a theatre that could possibly do some kind of alternate option for the balcony limits them and they should wait it out. It's not like Rachel is going to age out of the role anytime soon. Even if it takes two years for the stars to align with her schedule and an idea house, so be it. No need to rush it.

[goodtimes123]

Posted: 11/18/25 at 7:20pm

Scarlet Leigh said: "goodtimes123 said: "How would she be able to open Evita in addition to doing a short, but time consuming London run of Last Five Years in March? Could that be pulled off? Also, why wouldn’t they have chosen the majestic? Isn’t that open?"

Hence my "I'll believe it when I see it" when my source was reporting that. As for the Majestic there WAS a rumored show which is now rumored to be pushing to next season and personal while I know there is an outdoor area there, I don't think the Majestic fire escape is the vibes they are looking for for the outdoor balcony.

I am in the camp that the balcony would be to much of a safety risk (both for performer and the public) to be done in New York so a theatre that could possibly do some kind of alternate option for the balcony limits them and they should wait it out. It's not like Rachel is going to age out of the role anytime soon. Even if it takes two years for the stars to align with her schedule and an idea house, so be it. No need to rush it."

Good point re fire escape on the majestic. I could see maybe a fall opening at the St. James? Who knows! The red tape around the balcony scene seems so difficult, but I hope they can figure it out. Dying to see it live. 

[GirlFromOz68]

Posted: 11/18/25 at 7:34pm

goodtimes123 said: "Scarlet Leigh said: "quizking101 said: "Scarlet Leigh said: "Bat Boy would also likely fall under classics rule and end up in the Revivals which is already stacked and might get more stacked if the rumors are true that Evita is pushing to get in to work with Rachel's schedule this season after all. I will believe that when I see it but even so space is so limited."

I mentioned in another thread that ALW punted CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL to this season so as not to steal his own thunder that Sunset Boulevard was generating this time last year. I can’t imagine he would allow the same thing to happen here because they would cannibalize each other."

Yeah I figured that as well but I have a source that says that Rachel's schedule might prevent it from coming next season as was planned so if a proper house opens (or can be PERSEADED to open) it might fight Cats just to make it one way or another and basically lock Andrew a win be it Cats or Evita.

What if we are in the timeline that Cats and Evita cancel one another out and Chess wins. Man.... this truly would be the bad place."

How would she be able to open Evita in addition to doing a short, but time consuming London run of Last Five Years in March? Could that be pulled off? Also, why wouldn’t they have chosen the majestic? Isn’t that open?"

The Last Five Years is why it doesn't make sense that Evita is coming in this season.

To qualify for Tony season they need to be open by whatever date it is this year in late April.

Which means they need a rehearsal and preview period leading up to it.

Chess just had an 11 week rehearsal and preview period, last year Sunset Blvd had a 9 week rehearsal and preview period.

The Last Five Years is on from 24th to 29th March,  about a month before the last date Evita could open to qualify for Tonys., and even for that 6 day run it would have to have at least a short rehearsal period before that.

That timing just doesn't make sense for Rachel to.do both with the rehearsal and preview period they would need for Evita.