Burn This on Broadway Spring '17- Page 2

[carnzee]

Posted: 7/16/16 at 7:39pm

  I guarantee A8 hates this play (ironic because Lanford has mentioned that it was inspired by Streetcar and A8 claims Williams is one of his fave playwrights....)

Best to ignore trolls! How interesting that it was inspired by Streetcar. A part of me wants to read it, on the other hand I just want to go in without knowing much. Without being spoilery, is Pale a Stanley type and Anna a Blanche? Or perhaps it's not so literal? And do you see Jake as a good fit?

 

[EricMontreal22]

Posted: 7/16/16 at 7:45pm

Agreed, Gaveston.

As to the Streetcar inspiration--that's something I've puzzled over myself and, while I've come up with a number of theories (in some ways Pale embodies parts of Blanche--he's an outsider who shakes things up, who is tinged with tragedy and self-delusion--AND Stanley--the physicality, violent outbursts, etc) I'm not sure I've come up with any I'm happy with.  Maybe Lanford meant as little as that he re-watched Streetcar and was inspired to write this play.  I do think Jake, while not a typical role for him, will be up to the challenge. 

Updated On: 7/16/16 at 07:45 PM

[Kevin98]

Posted: 7/16/16 at 7:58pm

was Sunday supposed to go to Broadway anyway?

[carnzee]

Posted: 7/16/16 at 8:03pm

Kevin98 said: "was Sunday supposed to go to Broadway anyway?

 

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It is part of an annual concert series, so I don't think there were ever any plans to do so. I think some just hoped it would.

[AC126748]

Posted: 7/17/16 at 10:18am

Can we have a CONSTELLATIONS reunion? Because Ruth Wilson would be perfect for Anna.

[After Eight]

Posted: 7/17/16 at 3:55pm

Eric said:

"I guarantee A8 hates this play "

Eric, don't speak for me, and don't make guarantees that you can't guarantee.

 

"A8 claims Williams is one of his fave playwrights....)"

 

Grown-ups use "favorite," not "fave."

 

carnzee said :


"Best to ignore trolls! "

If you consider me a troll, then you shouldn't be reading me, much less citing me. You can't even follow your own advice.

Updated On: 7/17/16 at 03:55 PM

[EricMontreal22]

Posted: 7/18/16 at 12:54am

Then kindly shut the **** up.

[After Eight]

Posted: 7/18/16 at 3:36am

Eric,

Since it's you going on the attack --- for reasons known only to you ---  then it's you who should be following your own advice. Remember, if you want to avoid fights, don't start them.

Also, you would do well to clean up your language  --- as well as your act.

 

[Sally Durant Plummer]

Posted: 7/18/16 at 4:34am

My dear After Eight - Isn't it a little past your bedtime? Don't worry, we'll wake you if a revival of Summer and Smoke is announced.

[asmith0307]

Posted: 7/19/16 at 12:22am

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Breaking-Jake-Gyllenhaal-Will-Return-to-Broadway-in-BURN-THIS-at-The-Hudson-Theatre-20160719

Updated On: 7/19/16 at 12:22 AM

[JBroadway]

Posted: 7/19/16 at 12:29am

The Hudson, cool. I passed by the theatre a few weeks ago during renovations. The back doors of the theatre were all open and I got a peak inside. Renovations are well under-way. Glad to hear they'll be finished by Spring. 

[Cupid Boy2]

Posted: 7/19/16 at 12:33am

What odd timing for a press release. 

[10086sunset]

Posted: 7/19/16 at 9:33am

Cupid Boy2 said: "What odd timing for a press release. 

 

Agreed, very odd timing for a release...

Happy the Hudson will be ready to go. 

[ACL2006]

Posted: 7/19/16 at 11:59am

Broadway gains the Hudson theater, but we're losing the Helen Hayes & the Palace(for a few years).

[Call_me_jorge]

Posted: 7/19/16 at 12:02pm

^and st. James.

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 7/19/16 at 12:06pm

There sill be a revival (of sorts) going into the St. James for a little while that won't require a lot of sets (if any). I'm sure it will be announced soon.

[smidge]

Posted: 7/19/16 at 12:38pm

Jordan Catalano said: "There sill be a revival (of sorts) going into the St. James for a little while that won't require a lot of sets (if any). I'm sure it will be announced soon.

Oh God, is it Manilow again?

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[abbagirl]

Posted: 7/19/16 at 12:46pm

Wait, is Rotten closing, then?

[carayip]

Posted: 7/19/16 at 12:53pm

Why are they not announcing the actress for Anna and the other actor all together, when they have already been cast?

[ACL2006]

Posted: 7/19/16 at 1:01pm

abbagirl said: "Wait, is Rotten closing, then?

 

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ROTTEN is expected to close by the end of the year. The St. James will be renovated during 2017 before FROZEN opens in Spring 2018.

[BroadwayConcierge]

Posted: 7/19/16 at 1:04pm

ACL2006 said: "ROTTEN is expected to close by the end of the year."

Uh, says who?

[neonlightsxo]

Posted: 7/19/16 at 1:05pm

carayip said: "Why are they not announcing the actress for Anna and the other actor all together, when they have already been cast?"

 

The world is complicated.

 

[ACL2006]

Posted: 7/19/16 at 3:02pm

ROTTEN's closing is basically planned around the renovation & FROZEN's opening. Mark my word, the show will be closing by mid-January. Also, it's grosses aren't exactly good right now & the balcony is closed off. Expect their grosses to dip more come September & a closing announcement to follow.

[MayAudraBlessYou2]

Posted: 7/19/16 at 4:04pm

@carayip As far as I know, the other actors have been cast, but details of their contracts are not finalized. And you can't make a press release before the contract is complete and signed. 

And it would be odd to deny the existence of the productions since a casting notice is already out (for minor roles and understudies). Hence the press release for the confirmed details.

 

[henrikegerman]

Posted: 7/19/16 at 4:31pm

AC126748 said: "Can we have a CONSTELLATIONS reunion? Because Ruth Wilson would be perfect for Anna.

Absolutely.  

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