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#126

Could 'The Visit' be making it to Broadway in 2015?

What I've heard over the past few weeks is basically what was said in the Arielle article: the producers have basically found a way to make the show happen. That much is settled and done. It's down to finding a theater and it's been narrowed down to a very small number. I was told the goal is short run, perhaps just the late spring and summer months, maybe shorter. Much of the WTF cast is hoping to transfer with it, especially since it's a smaller cast.

Basically, it's Chita Rivera's last hurrah. She knows what she's capable of at this point and this is what she would love to go out with. And seriously. It's Chita. How do you even argue that?
#129

Could 'The Visit' be making it to Broadway in 2015?

I was just posting as well that Alma Cuervo would be a perfect replacement for Judy and yes Jason is lucky he has another job back to The Visit.
"Anything you do, let it it come from you--then it will be new." Sunday in the Park with George
#131

Could 'The Visit' be making it to Broadway in 2015?

I'm torn. I really want this to happen, but at the same time I don't want You Can't Take It With You to close. As for the Jacob, isn't It's Only a Play planning on bringing Nathan Lane back on March 29th? I may have missed the announcement, but what's going in after Love Letters closes?
#135

Could 'The Visit' be making it to Broadway in 2015?

I'm really excited about this transfer, because it represents what I love most about broadway. A genuine Broadway veteran headlining a new show written by classic Broadway composers with the sole purpose of presenting art, rather than shameless commercial purposes. I hope that they can find an audience for this show, and I hope there is a cast recording!
Give me claws and a hunch, just away from this bunch.
#136

Could 'The Visit' be making it to Broadway in 2015?

"I really want this to happen, but at the same time I don't want You Can't Take It With You to close."

You Can't Take It With You is only running through February 22nd, it's only a limited engagement.
#141

Could 'The Visit' be making it to Broadway in 2015?

Did you see the Riedel article that was posted yesterday? It's coming, they're just waiting for the call on which theater. They are doing a photo shoot on Dec 19, and will begin some press from there.

Updated On: 12/10/14 at 04:58 PM

#142

Could 'The Visit' be making it to Broadway in 2015?

"When “The Visit” premiered in 2001 at Chicago’s Goodman Theatre, Kirdahy didn’t think it was dark enough. “It needed less razzle-dazzle and more of a creepy, Felliniesque world,” he says."

Right. If there's one way to describe the Goodman's The Visit it would be razzle dazzle.

Updated On: 12/10/14 at 05:22 PM

#145

Could 'The Visit' be making it to Broadway in 2015?

Could 'The Visit' be making it to Broadway in 2015?

Right. If there's one way to describe the Goodman's The Visit it would be razzle dazzle.

It certainly wasn't razzle-dazzle, but it didn't appear as bleak as the new production. I actually liked the surreal sets of the Goodman production, but they did lighten the atmosphere of the material. The show leaned more toward the comedic absurd value of the text on the whole rather than the grimness of the central plot point.

Coincidentally, there was a premiere of a new musical adaptation of the same play in Vienna, Der Besuch Der Alten Dame. The material has a more modern "Euro" feel, but it looks fascinating. I actually enjoy the recording. Link has a promo video.
Der Besuch Der Alten Dame


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#146

Could 'The Visit' be making it to Broadway in 2015?

The only Shubert theatre available in the spring is the Longacre, unless something suddenly closes. The Helen Hayes isn't a Shubert theatre right?
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#147

Could 'The Visit' be making it to Broadway in 2015?

AS of today yes the Longacre but heard that the set Shubert house should be announced any day now per an industry friend.
The Hayes is not a Shubert house.

***I guess that leaves either Monday's 4/13 or 4/20 for The Visit's Opening probably the later.


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#148

Could 'The Visit' be making it to Broadway in 2015?

So a house has been secured? I cannot wait for the official announcement! It has been a long few months. I am very passionate about this show.

Updated On: 12/16/14 at 09:00 PM

#149

Could 'The Visit' be making it to Broadway in 2015?

Assuming The Visit takes the Longacre, what would be a good guess as to when it would start previews? I will be in New York through March 28 .... cuttin' it pretty close!





Updated On: 12/17/14 at 12:54 AM

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