Bruce Springsteen to Make Broadway Debut at the Walter Kerr - November 2017
Bruce Springsteen to Make Broadway Debut at the Walter Kerr - November 2017
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Bruce Springsteen to Make Broadway Debut at the Walter Kerr - November 2017#1
Posted: 6/16/17 at 12:35pm
https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/The-Boss-on-Broadway-Bruce-Springsteen-to-Make-Debut-at-Walter-Kerr-Theatre-This-Fall-20170616
For 8-weeks, the rock legend will perform a 'pared-down' version of the show he normally presents at huge stadiums and arenas across the country.
There is speculation that this fall run will lead to a more ambitious Broadway project -- a new musical inspired by Springsteen's memoir, BORN TO RUN.
Bruce Springsteen to Make Broadway Debut at the Walter Kerr - November 2017#2
Posted: 6/16/17 at 12:39pm
Interesting.
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Posted: 6/16/17 at 12:41pm
After I saw Hedwig, I began to wonder how Pink Floyd's The Wall would do on Broadway.
"Michael Riedel...The Perez Hilton of the New York Theatre scene"
- Craig Hepworth, What's On Stage
Bruce Springsteen to Make Broadway Debut at the Walter Kerr - November 2017#4
Posted: 6/16/17 at 12:42pm
A little bizarre if you ask me. He'll sell out, but it's not exactly a concert setting the Walter Kerr.
Bruce Springsteen to Make Broadway Debut at the Walter Kerr - November 2017#5
Posted: 6/16/17 at 12:43pm
Tickets are going to be insane for this! With 5 shows a week, it'll be about 40,000 seats for the entire run.... he sells out Melife Stadium in a few hours and that holds 80,000!
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Posted: 6/16/17 at 12:48pm
ACL2006 said: "A little bizarre if you ask me. He'll sell out, but it's not exactly a concert setting the Walter Kerr."
Isn't that where The Crucible was last year?
"Michael Riedel...The Perez Hilton of the New York Theatre scene"
- Craig Hepworth, What's On Stage
Bruce Springsteen to Make Broadway Debut at the Walter Kerr - November 2017#7
Posted: 6/16/17 at 12:52pm
Why aren't they charging him rent?
Bruce Springsteen to Make Broadway Debut at the Walter Kerr - November 2017#8
Posted: 6/16/17 at 1:04pm
This will sell out extremely quickly.
He can charge whatever he wants and will get it.
Bruce Springsteen to Make Broadway Debut at the Walter Kerr - November 2017#9
Posted: 6/16/17 at 1:06pm
carnzee said: "Why aren't they charging him rent?
Did you read the article? They know they'll more than make up for it on alcohol sales. I would also speculate that should the full scale Born to Run musical come to fruition, there's probably a deal in place for it to play a Jujamcyn house.
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Posted: 6/16/17 at 1:17pm
How would I know they weren't charging rent had I not read it? Think before posting next time.
I was surprised because I've never heard of a theater not changing rent. Seems like they'd want rent money and money from alcohol sales, but you're speculation makes sense.
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Posted: 6/16/17 at 1:18pm
carnzee said: "How would I know they weren't charging rent had I not read it? Think before posting next time."
Or read the article before asking questions?!
Will Bruce stagedoor on two-show days?!
Bruce Springsteen to Make Broadway Debut at the Walter Kerr - November 2017#12
Posted: 6/16/17 at 1:36pm
awesome-Bruce playing a small house!
Bruce Springsteen to Make Broadway Debut at the Walter Kerr - November 2017#13
Posted: 6/16/17 at 1:45pm
haterobics said: "Will Bruce stagedoor on two-show days?!"
Legitimately just spit out my drink. Hilarious.
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Bruce Springsteen to Make Broadway Debut at the Walter Kerr - November 2017#14
Posted: 6/16/17 at 1:46pm
What will the curtain look like?
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/15/10
Bruce Springsteen to Make Broadway Debut at the Walter Kerr - November 2017#15
Posted: 6/16/17 at 1:56pm
Question for those like Whizzer and anyone else who sees everything on Broadway, do you bother to go see stuff like this? I've been trying to see everything but I always skip these types of things and the one person shows like Tyson and Moore unless it's someone I actually wanna see.
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/29/08
Bruce Springsteen to Make Broadway Debut at the Walter Kerr - November 2017#16
Posted: 6/16/17 at 2:03pm
"carnzee said: "How would I know they weren't charging rent had I not read it? Think before posting next time."
There's only one person here who didn't think before posting and that's you.
The Boss could do a concert residency in literally any theater he wanted. Jujamcyn sweetens the pot and says "we won't charge you rent if you do it here." What is there not to get?
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/16/06
Bruce Springsteen to Make Broadway Debut at the Walter Kerr - November 2017#17
Posted: 6/16/17 at 3:00pm
ACL2006 said: "A little bizarre if you ask me. He'll sell out, but it's not exactly a concert setting the Walter Kerr.
And why is it bizarre? Musicians have been doing Broadway engagements for decades. The appeal is the theater setting.
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Posted: 6/16/17 at 9:29pm
Some posters can't read. According to the story, Bruce wants to play a smaller venue. According to the story, this won't be his usual stadium show.
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Posted: 6/17/17 at 8:35am
How many bathrooms at the Kerr? All that alcohol scares me
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/14/05
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Posted: 6/17/17 at 9:16am
Does the Kerr even have the capacity for this? Feel like the flow in that theater is awful. One tiny little bar in the back.
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/14/12
Bruce Springsteen to Make Broadway Debut at the Walter Kerr - November 2017#21
Posted: 6/17/17 at 10:38am
How much are these tickets going to be "scalped" for? Will it beat "Hamilton" prices? - lol
Bruce Springsteen to Make Broadway Debut at the Walter Kerr - November 2017#22
Posted: 6/17/17 at 10:54pm
RippedMan said: "Does the Kerr even have the capacity for this? Feel like the flow in that theater is awful. One tiny little bar in the back.
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It does not at all ...that tiny section in the back left corner of the theatre lobby is the bar with room for 1 bartender and nothing upstairs!
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/14/05
Bruce Springsteen to Make Broadway Debut at the Walter Kerr - November 2017#23
Posted: 6/17/17 at 11:07pm
I feel like, yeah, sure the Marquis? Sure. That'd make sense. But this is like a historic, little play house. And sure, I know his set and production will be stripped down, but still. It's a concert. People are going to want to have fun, have drinks. I mean, at the least the shows I've been to, you get drinks throughout the show, etc.
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/20/05
Bruce Springsteen to Make Broadway Debut at the Walter Kerr - November 2017#24
Posted: 6/17/17 at 11:19pm
The Walter Kerr is going to need a renovation after this run.
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/14/05
Bruce Springsteen to Make Broadway Debut at the Walter Kerr - November 2017#25
Posted: 6/18/17 at 12:17am
While a gorgeous theater, maybe not the best one suited for a rock concert...
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