BONNIE & CLYDE to transfer to the West End

Announcement was just made during curtain call of the reunion concert production. Performances begin in April at the Arts Theatre. bonnieandclydemusical.com

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Updated On: 1/18/22 at 05:25 PM

Wow, that’s exciting! I hope Jeremy does it.

Maybe they're keeping the concert staging which looks pretty sparse.

Looks like American Idiot played the same venue, which is a pretty big show.

Updated On: 1/18/22 at 05:38 PM

Well, if you're going this Spring/Summer you'll also get Amy Adams' "Glass Menagerie", the transfer of "My Fair Lady", Taron Egerton & Jonathan Bailey in "C**k" and a lot more.

Updated On: 1/27/22 at 06:27 PM

Osnes was scheduled but wouldn’t vax? As per the concert she lost?

Mark_E said: "pmensky said: "Wow, that’s exciting! I hope Jeremy does it."

Doubt it. If you've ever been to the Arts, you'll know why!"

Is it not a full West End comtract? Did he not just do Little Shop off-Broadway in a theatre with fewer seats? If they pay him the right price, I’m sure he’ll do it. Actors enjoy playing to smaller houses.

This "review" is bizarre. I've never read another take on this show that found so much to admire.

Auggie27 said: "This "review" is bizarre. I've never read another take on this show that found so much to admire."

As mentioned in the review the cast album has largely influenced the show’s popularity. I imagine they did not anticipate the concert selling out so quickly and I’m not surprised they will try for a transfer.

Just so you all know the Union isn't as strong in the UK and they are paid very less in the UK than their Broadway counterparts. So yeah, I don't see him doing a full run.

RippedMan said: "Just so you all know the Union isn't as strong in the UK and they are paid very less in the UK than their Broadway counterparts. So yeah, I don't see him doing a full run."

But would it be less than off-Broadway? Also, the UK in general has lower salaries than the USA - if a union could get Broadway salaries in the West End the shows would quickly shut down as no one could afford the tickets!


One of the other advantages of the lower cost west end environment is that shows tend to be able to stay open longer and the same shows often seem to close and reopen (meaning more jobs!). The shows also seem to be filmed much more often! (A shame as I think Broadway is higher quality for musicals).


I guess what I’m trying to say is there are pros and cons of both environments.

CATSNYrevival said: "Auggie27 said: "This "review" is bizarre. I've never read another take on this show that found so much to admire."

As mentioned in the review the cast album has largely influenced the show’s popularity. I imagine they did not anticipate the concert selling out so quickly and I’m not surprised they will try for a transfer."

The show sold out quickly because of Jeremy Jordan, not because the show itself is particularly beloved. Unless Jeremy does the London run I’m not sure this will be a cult London hit like the producers are hoping it is, although it is in a small venue. It feels like it’s going into the ART theatre to try and emulate Six’s success, but I’m not sure it’s that kind of show tbh. I think a lot will depend on the casting. Happy to see a new show though and hope it succeeds!

Exactly. The Arts Theatre has a seating capacity of 350. Jeremy just finished an Off-Broadway stint in ''Little Shop of Horrors'' at the Westside Theatre, which seats 270. Jeremy's also raved about London audiences. So if the money and the timing of a limited run are right, why wouldn't Jeremy consider it?"



Because he has a family and home in New Jersey? He doesn't like being away from his young daughter long and never does Broadway/Off for more than 8 months anymore so I sincerely doubt it. I think they'll get a wonderful West End actor for the role though.

Sutton Ross said: "Because he has a family and home in New Jersey? He doesn't like being away from his young daughter long and never does Broadway/Off for more than 8 months anymore so I sincerely doubt it. I think they'll get a wonderful West End actor for the role though."

You’re probably right, but on the other hand, If I spent the last three years raising a newborn and being cooped up in quarantine, and my husband said let’s move to London for three months this spring, I’d be ecstatic. His daughter is about to turn three, so she’s at the age where she’s walking, talking and probably potty trained. She could easily travel and adapt well. It would be an amazing adventure for his family.