DANCIN' To Receive First Broadway Revival- Page 2

[ErmengardeStopSniveling]

Posted: 3/16/22 at 5:47pm

Joey Parnes has planned revivals of Crazy for You, Rags, and the Public's Into the Woods which have never happened for financial reasons, and he also (publicly) had a VERY hard time raising money for Gents Guide and Bright Star...one of those eventually paid off, one did not. And his two longtime deputies left him to start their own firm. So I cannot believe in good consciousness that any project he's attached to will actually happen until a theatre and opening date are announced. Prove us all wrong, Joey!

[fashionguru_23]

Posted: 3/16/22 at 6:01pm

I didn't know. A look through his IBDB page, and you see a lot of Scott Rudin productions, or "event shows", so I assumed that was a safe bet. Thanks for the insight.

[Robbie2]

Posted: 3/16/22 at 6:47pm

SouthernCakes said: "It is just all dancing? No singing or narration?"

It's more of dance revue style show - Fosse is far superior and more entertaining with singing which incorporated dances from Dancin'.

[SouthernCakes]

Posted: 3/16/22 at 7:06pm

Oh okay cool yeah doesn’t sound like something I’d be into. 

[BrodyFosse123]

Posted: 3/16/22 at 7:17pm

SouthernCakes said: "Oh okay cool yeah doesn’t sound like something I’d be into."

Many numbers from DANCIN’ were included in FOSSE, alas slightly modified and not a full-on accurate replica. It’s not entirely just “dancing” as there are a few singer-on-a-stool singing as well.  Not sure if this revival will be updated but the original 1978 Broadway production (and it’s touring counterpart) were VERY of their time: 1970s.  

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Posted: 3/17/22 at 8:53am

The wonderful Dylis Croman is involved in this production.

 

Updated On: 3/17/22 at 08:53 AM

[Papi2013]

Posted: 3/17/22 at 1:14pm

I know it is subscriber based.. but the San Diego run is basically sold out. Going mid April.

[jacobsnchz14]

Posted: 4/19/22 at 11:03am

The pre-Broadway engagement at The Old Globe begins tonight and runs through May 29.

theoldglobe.org/bobfossesdancin

[Dylan Smith4]

Posted: 4/19/22 at 9:10pm

Cannot wait to see this when it comes to NYC!

[BrodyFosse123]

Posted: 4/19/22 at 9:29pm

Watered down Bob Fosse like FOSSE was.  Even the dancers who workshopped FOSSE and performed it on Broadway knew it could have been so much better.  I feel this DANCIN’ revival will be the same.  Like one overdone Steps on Broadway choreographer showcase just with progressional dancers.  Oy!  

[ACL2006]

Posted: 4/20/22 at 6:18am

curious if anyone out West has seen this yet?

[Trish2]

Posted: 4/20/22 at 10:16am

Sure looks like it's getting a progressive update to me! That's male dancer Kolton Krouse.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[DAME]

Posted: 4/20/22 at 4:02pm

BrodyFosse123 said: "Watered down Bob Fosse like FOSSE was. Even the dancers who workshopped FOSSE and performed it on Broadway knew it could have been so much better. I feel this DANCIN’ revival will be the same. Like one overdone Steps on Broadway choreographer showcase just with progressional dancers. Oy!"

Lets hope not.   But my expectation is the same as yours.  I see it next week.  

[Dan6]

Posted: 4/23/22 at 2:03pm

Here's the program from the Old Globe. No list of numbers, but based on the included interview with Wayne Cilento it's clear that it's not the same show that played in '78, but more a blend with Fosse and other works. "I think people who know Dancin’ the way it was will either be very excited about what they’re going to see, or they’ll hate it. We’ve recreated some pieces from other parts of his career: Sweet Charity, Pippin, The Little Prince, My Sister Eileen. It’s kind of like telling his journey as a choreographer."  Run time is listed as 2:20 with one intermission.

https://www.theoldglobe.org/globalassets/pdfs/programs/2022/bobfossesdancin-2022-final.pdf?id=45978

[BrodyFosse123]

Posted: 4/23/22 at 2:36pm

Oy!  It’s basically a reworked FOSSE.  Ugh!  DANCIN’ was a fully original work of Bob Fosse.  It wasn’t a “greatest hits” of his work.  It showcased Bob Fosse’s originality as a choreographer.  This revival is truly insulting now if they’re incorporating material from his shows.  DANCIN’ was NOT about that.  As a Bob Fosse authority, I’m avoiding this at all costs. It would have been great having a full-on recreation of Bob Fosse’s original as it not only was a product of its time (late 70s), but a glorious time capsule of his work during his prime.  

[Highland Guy]

Posted: 4/23/22 at 2:50pm

We see this with a group of friends in early May here in San Diego, our hometown.  Very excited!  We don't pay attention to the negativity of self-appointed Fosse "authorities".  This is exactly the JOY needed to help pull us away from the dreadful pandemic.  Let's dance!

Updated On: 4/23/22 at 02:50 PM

[Dollypop]

Posted: 4/23/22 at 3:04pm

I recall the original production had some really brilliant moments but there were many dull stretches in it.

[Dollypop]

Posted: 4/23/22 at 3:05pm

I recall the original production had some really brilliant moments but there were many dull stretches in it.  I guess the term "uneven" applies.

[troynow]

Posted: 4/23/22 at 3:11pm

Here is the big problem. 

All of the fall theatres are currently booked with backups. 

I do not see Dancin in the mix for this fall. However, they could put a tour together which would be smart to keep the company together. Daryl could go and do Some like it Hot with no problem

[ACL2006]

Posted: 4/23/22 at 3:41pm

Whenever this comes to Broadway (Spring '23?),  it should be for a limited run. Don't see this with much appeal nor much of a general audience.

[8787]

Posted: 4/25/22 at 3:51am

BrodyFosse123 said: "Oy! It’s basically a reworked FOSSE. Ugh! DANCIN’ was a fully original work of Bob Fosse. It wasn’t a “greatest hits” of his work. It showcased Bob Fosse’s originality as a choreographer. This revival is truly insulting now if they’re incorporating material from his shows. DANCIN’ was NOT about that. As a Bob Fosse authority, I’m avoiding this at all costs. It would have been great having a full-on recreation of Bob Fosse’s original as it not only was a product of its time (late 70s), but a glorious time capsule of his work during his prime. "

Maybe you should see the show before jumping to conclusions about what it is or isn’t as a self proclaimed “Bob Fosse authority”. The show actually runs very similarly to the original with updates that were, in my opinion, greatly needed. It’s a wonderful display of Fosse’s diverse canon of work. 

[henrike]

Posted: 4/26/22 at 5:18am

I saw the Sunday performance and thoroughly enjoyed it.

I will preface by stating that I'm not familiar with the original Dancin or Fosse aside from their Tony telecasts. 

Based on the song list, it does seem to have a lot in common with the original Broadway production in the late 70s. It starts with Crunchy Granola Suite - and the cast is incredible! It moves to Mr. Bojangles, Percussion (parts 1-4, including ionization), and Big Noise from Winnetka (with trippy projections). 

 

Then, I'm guessing the show diverges slightly from the original production by paying homage to Fosse's shows with a loose storyline of a boy visiting a big city. Here, however, the music is arranged such that the tunes are in barely recognizable form. I recognized tunes from Sweet Charity (Hey Big Spender) , Pippin (Glory/Manson Trio, Magic to Do), Cabaret (Mein Herr), Gypsy (Let me Entertain You).

 

Act 1 ends with I Wanna be a Dancin Man. Act 2 opens with Sing Sing Sing. Impressive. Notably, the Trumpet solo part was performed by Kolton Krouse.  

 

That is followed by a comedy scene (while they do a scene change?) that addresses feminism which simply did not work in my opinion.  Next, there's a scene that is listed as "Romantic Fantasy" but I don't remember much. Next was "If it Feels Good Let It Ride"  This leads to the America? sequence. They took the approach of critiquing the meaning of America heavy-handedly. (e.g. the cast lining up to say a line of quote from historical figures that critiques America one by one, projections of Amanda Gorman speech, etc.) Watching it in 2022, it felt a bit predictable and the direction felt stale and I'm not sure if the message is as powerful as it was intended to be. (I found some clips from the 70s cast performing the songs in patriotic TV appearance, which was quite the departure.)  

 

Lastly, the show ends with The Big Deal sequence. Khori Michelle Petinaud belts out Life is Just a Bowl of Cherries, some of the dancers have fun in Ain't We Got Fun, and then Tony d'Alelio and Nando Morland leads the cast in the exhilarating number Beat Me Daddy, Eight to the Bar (the number that was performed by Wayne Cilento in the original Broadway production of Fosse's flop The Big Deal in 1986).  

 

There was some Epilogue scene and then the curtain call.  Overall, I loved the production as a whole. Would love to see it Opening or Closing night on Broadway with an enthusiastic audience.

[BJR]

Posted: 4/26/22 at 8:12am

troynow said: "Here is the big problem.

All of the fall theatres are currently booked with backups.

I do not see Dancin in the mix for this fall. However, they could put a tour together which would be smart to keep the company together. Daryl could go and do Some like it Hot with no problem"

This was on Roundabout slate more than once. I always imagined if it did well in San Diego, it might land back there.

[ErmengardeStopSniveling]

Posted: 4/26/22 at 10:42am

troynow said: "Here is the big problem. All of the fall theatres are currently booked with backups."

As we know from other out-of-town tryouts, if a show hits big out of town, a theatre can magically become available (especially if Dessie Moynihan of Shubert gives it her blessing). I don't expect they want a massive house for this –– a playhouse would suffice. But there's no guarantee it will hit big at the Old Globe.

There's also the money-raising factor.

[ErmengardeStopSniveling]

Posted: 4/26/22 at 10:53am

BJR said: "troynow said: "This was on Roundabout slate more than once. I always imagined if it did well in San Diego, it might land back there."

It has a commercial producer attached now: Joey Parnes. That Roundabout production was to have been more of a recreation, directed by Graciela Daniele (wife of Jules Fisher who produced and lighting-designed the original!)