Posted: 2/27/20 at 8:04pm
Posted: 2/27/20 at 8:07pm
Posted: 2/27/20 at 8:10pm
Call_me_jorge said: "No"
Absolutely not. Hahaha. Would be nice though.
Posted: 2/27/20 at 8:12pm
jonah3500 said: "This seems possible, but my main question is: would Beetlejuice be eligible for Tonys if its a slightly different production? Seems like a possibility, but I dont know what the customary thing is."
The Barrymore is just so small. Especially compared to winter garden. I really can’t imagine this production in that theater. But , power to them. ... it would make more sense at the marquis.
Posted: 2/27/20 at 8:26pm
https://nypost.com/2020/02/27/beetlejuice-on-broadway-loses-its-lydia/
"But “Beetlejuice” has since caught on, its weekly grosses climbing to over $1 million. So the Shuberts have found it another home: the Ethel Barrymore, soon to be vacant after the collapse of “The Inheritance.”
It's a definite possibility. This is also being discussed a little bit on the Sophia Caruso departs Beetlejuice board.
Posted: 2/27/20 at 9:11pm
Tommymac 2 said: "Call_me_jorge said: "No"
Absolutely not. Hahaha. Would be nice though."
Oh no, I think this could transfer to the Barrymore. I was responding no to the Tony eligibility part
Posted: 2/27/20 at 9:21pm
This isn't about artistic integrity, it's about money. If the show can make money at the Barrymore, they'll make it fit at the Barrymore.
Posted: 2/27/20 at 9:29pm
CT2NYC said: "This isn't about artistic integrity, it's about money. If the show can make money at the Barrymore, they'll make it fit at the Barrymore."
Oh for sure. I totally agree. I just don’t think it fits the feel of that show , having it in such a small theater. But , money talks.
Posted: 2/27/20 at 9:31pm
Posted: 2/27/20 at 9:36pm
TNick926 said: "As some here may recall, Mama Mia transferred from the Winter Garden to a smaller theater (the Broadhurst, I think?) so there certainly is precedent.
Also years before that, the original production of 42nd Street transferred from the Winter Garden to the Majestic....
I’m guessing the BEETLEJUICE transfer will happen, and it will continue to thrive...."
Wow! So apparently , the winter garden is cursed ! Haha
Posted: 2/27/20 at 9:37pm
Posted: 2/27/20 at 9:40pm
In terms of availability, there isn't much to pick from. Barrymore seats 1,039, so it's not too small, just smaller than the Winter Garden. If the producers think it can continue to make money there, the move will happen.
Posted: 2/27/20 at 9:41pm
As some here may recall, Mama Mia transferred from the Winter Garden to a smaller theater (the Broadhurst, I think?) so there certainly is precedent.
Don't forget there was the godawful redesign. 
Posted: 2/27/20 at 9:49pm
Posted: 2/27/20 at 9:52pm
TNick926 said: "As some here may recall, Mama Mia transferred from the Winter Garden to a smaller theater (the Broadhurst, I think?) so there certainly is precedent."
Can you just imagine if stan twitter existed back then? If they went crazy for music man kicking beetlejuice out, they would’ve torched the place for Rocky kicking mamma Mia out. Oh a time to be alive.
Posted: 2/27/20 at 10:13pm
Tommymac 2 said: "such a small theater.."
What on earth are you talking about? 1100 seats a small theatre does not make.
Posted: 2/27/20 at 10:13pm
>Can you just imagine if stan twitter existed back then? If they went crazy for music man kicking beetlejuice out, they would’ve torched the place for Rocky kicking mamma Mia out. Oh a time to be alive.
Being here at the time... literally nobody cared. That it was actually moving somewhere else instead of just closing was the shocking part. Beetlejuice is a really unique case with its fandom. Mamma Mia was kept afloat by middle age wine moms and international tourists.
As for a tinier Beetlejuice? Well I'm happy that I'm seeing it next month instead...
Posted: 2/27/20 at 11:06pm
Tommymac 2 said: "Wow! So apparently , the winter garden is cursed ! Haha"
Cursed?? LOL The Winter Garden has housed six shows since 1982. And this revival of The Music Man is about to make bank. I would hardly call that cursed.
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Posted: 2/27/20 at 11:15pm
BroadwayRox3588 said: "Tommymac 2 said: "Wow! So apparently , the winter garden is cursed ! Haha"
Cursed?? LOL The Winter Garden has housed six shows since 1982. And this revival of The Music Man is about to make bank. I would hardly call that cursed."
I was kind of making a joke ....
it’s just interesting how many shows at the winter garden have moved theaters
Posted: 2/27/20 at 11:23pm
Moving theaters was pretty common back in the day. Chicago moved, what, 3 times?
I think the Barrymore makes total sense. And I think it will still keep its same vibe. I've never though the show felt BIG the way, say, Wicked does. It's basically just the house set that's big. I think the comedy and stuff will probably play better in a smaller theater too. I'm excited to see what changes they make.
Posted: 2/28/20 at 12:14am
I’d have to imagine the Barrymore stage is barely 2/3 that of the Winter Garden, and the downscaling would have to be pretty aggressive. I guess if they have a tour set at the ready, but a show like where the set is practically a co-starring lead, they’re not gonna be able to get away with a pierce of trash like that teeny Mamma Mia set.
Posted: 2/28/20 at 12:23am
everythingtaboo said: "I’d have to imagine the Barrymore stage is barely 2/3 that of the Winter Garden, and the downscaling would have to be pretty aggressive. I guess if they have a tour set at the ready, but a show like where the set is practically a co-starring lead, they’re not gonna be able to get away with a pierce of trash like that teeny Mamma Mia set."
Great way to put it. The set really is a co-starring lead.
Posted: 2/28/20 at 12:39am
It probably would have been wise to put the show in a smaller theatre like the Barrymore in the first place, but that's all hindsight. I'll be curious to see what changes they make and how small that house actually gets.
Posted: 2/28/20 at 12:42am
Posted: 2/28/20 at 1:32am
VotePeron, even if they miss a few weeks of performances to do the move, tourist money doesn't really ramp up til late June/July. Or, perhaps they vacate the Winter Garden earlier.
We also have to remember that with the move probably comes a reduction in the cast size, orchestra, and other stage personnel, in addition to the physical production changes and modifications to the direction/choreo. And then there's casting, both principal and in the reduced ensemble cast. Doubt the original principals would all make the leap to the new venue, especially if a pay cut (even a moderate one) is involved.
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