Broadway Vs. the roadshows

If you see the original Broadway cast, you're seeing the people the direction and production were created around. They're the ones whose interpretations are followed to a greater or lesser degree in the replacement casts and in the touring casts. A role originated by an actor or actress is much more that person's than anyone else's. Shows wait a while before going on tour.

If you see a replacement cast, it's because frequently talent circulates between tour and Broadway, and frankly Broadway often gets the cream of the crop. Sometimes it's untrue, but I believe that is the exception and not the rule.

When you see a show on Broadway, you have your pick of the 30-odd shows running on Broadway at any time, not waiting for one tour to come through. And then you have to catch it during its short run.

And finally - it's much easier to find discount codes for Broadway; I've paid less on average for Broadway seats than I would have to pay for a tour.

All compelling motivations.

-Wayne

I always think of roadshows as epic movies in the 60's ( Ben Hur, Spartacus, 2001 ) that were called roadshow or hardticket engagements when they played the big old houses in Times Square

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