Broadway souvenir programs question

[Anddou]

Posted: 11/7/07 at 6:52pm

Is it true, most souvenir programs on Broadway are in one version only (with original cast members), and then only "Playbills" are updated, or long running shows like "Phantom of the opera" or "RENT" and "Wicked" maybe have updated souvenirs programs with new cast?

[BroadwayEnthusiast2]

Posted: 11/7/07 at 6:57pm

It differs for different shows. I know that Rent is only OBC, but Wicked and Phantom are updated. Hairpsray still has only the original cast, I really wish they would update it.

[BrodyFosse123]

Posted: 11/7/07 at 7:21pm

Exactly. I guess it depends on the show. Most actually DO update it with their current cast. Shows that have been running for several years like MAMMA MIA!, CHICAGO, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, etc., actually contain photos of the numerous productions like Int'l productions, Nat'l Tours, etc.

What ALL shows actually do is include an insert sheet which is basically the current cast in the show with their headshot photos, like their Playbill bios. Sometimes they'll include production photos with the current cast as well.

When Vanessa Williams replaced Chita Rivera in KISS OF THE SPIDERWOMAN back in August 1994 the souvenir program to the show remained the same (with the original Broadway cast) but they included an insert with several color production photos with Vanessa and her co-stars in the show, especially a large one of her in the "Gimme Love" feathered costumed.

[broadwaybelter]

Posted: 11/7/07 at 8:11pm

Also, "The Color Purple" has updated with both original cast & National Tour Cast.

[musicaltheater1]

Posted: 11/7/07 at 10:37pm

Les Miserables souvenier program was updated when Lea Salonga joined the company. The first one featured Daphne. Wicked and Miss Saigon programs were also updated.

Updated On: 11/7/07 at 10:37 PM

[TheaterBoy7777]

Posted: 11/8/07 at 1:25am

Lion King got a new program about 6 months ago and instead of the OBC program. Its like the Beauty program with pictures from the productions all over the world...so for Lion King London, Broadway, Japan, Hamburg, and so on. It doesnt feature any of the current cast

[ashley0139]

Posted: 11/8/07 at 1:27am

Right now Wicked's program has pictures from all the American casts. OBC, other Broadway, national tours, LA, and Chicago.

[Anddou]

Posted: 11/8/07 at 4:34am

Yes, I have "Mamma Mia!" program. I bought it, when International tour was in Prague in October. It's amazing program, I love it! So, I think it's the same as Broadway souvenir program.

[folkyboy]

Posted: 11/8/07 at 6:40am

i thought they didn't make a souvenir program when Daphne was in the cast. was i wrong?

[musicalkid]

Posted: 11/8/07 at 7:29am

What is Mary Poppins' program like?

to my knowledge it's the same one they sell in London. and if it is, it features MOsTLY london casts, with one pic of ashley brown, and a few of Gavin lee (might be from london production)

but... is it?

[James2]

Posted: 11/8/07 at 7:34am

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels updated to feature Jonathan Pryce pictures.

[wicked_beast4]

Posted: 11/8/07 at 8:25am

The Mary Poppins program has the origanal broadway cast, with all the different children, and a pop-up of Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious. Theres no London pictures.