DIANA Netflix on Oct 1st, Previews Resume Dec 1st 2021

I think the real question for this one is what the streaming reviews are. If they are not good, I see this just packing up. Note also that, from a producing standpoint, this is Margaritaville redux. Since I don't think we are going to see very many shows opening in Fall, I would not expect many move-ups. In this case, with the Oct 1 date I would think they would want that to sink in and would not try to do both at the same time. Also, starting Dec 1 means (a) hoping you get a holiday rush in uncharted terrain and (b) that you get to compete with Hugh Jackman for attention. I would not want to be in a producing office for this in Jan/Feb. But we shall see.

My understanding is that the principal cast is made up of de Waal, Hartrampf, Davie, and Kaye, with all the other cast members playing more minor/ensemble roles.

chrishuyen said: "I've gone on record before to say that this show didn't do much for me but I'm curious to see how it plays on Netflix. The other part of this that I find interesting is that they decided to film it with only a week of previews under their belt, so I wonder if they aren't planning on making any changes at all to the show or if the live version will have slight differences from what was captured."

As far as I know they've worked on the show and made several changes before they started to tape it last fall.

Btw: I know several people who saw it during previews, and they ALL loved it!

Jordan Catalano said: "I was just wondering this morning if shows were going to start announcing return dates soon. I think its probably good to announce December right now and then move that up, if/when things change to allow for a sooner opening."

I hope they start announcing soon. I still have tickets to Assassins and am waiting for CSC to announce a return date. And there are some west coast shows I'd like to arrange travel for but am waiting till they make announcements.

Jordan Levinson said: "My understanding is thatthe principalcast is made up ofde Waal, Hartrampf, Davie, and Kaye, with all the other cast membersplaying more minor/ensemble roles."

The principal cast is playing real life historical figures who were, indeed, white. I don't understand your logic. When is comes to real historical figures, diverse casting is not always going to happen.

ACL2006 said: "From what I'm hearing is that most shows are starting to plan out their reopenings. Shows will return in a staggered schedule (as expected)."

I’d imagine over the month or two we’ll begin seeing the casting notices (Phantom already started this) and the want ads for crew, theater staff, concessions staff etc. as shows tentatively plan restarting. I’m still curious if there’s going to be a push to start a little sooner, once the West End is up and running (at hopefully) full capacity by July.

theaterlover10 said: "New sliding scale Telechargefees will make me think twice before buying a ticket for a show if it ismarginal.

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Tickets purchased online and by phone are subject to a $8.50 per ticket service charge for tickets up to $50, $13.25 for tickets $50.01 - $199.99 and an $15.00 per ticket service charge for tickets $200 and up. Additional handling fees are charged per order and vary based on how tickets are delivered."

Eugh. It's not enough to stop me from rushing back to the theatre when Broadway reopens, but this is definitely another entry on my list of grievances with Telecharge. But hey, maybe the increased fees will mean they have the money to upgrade their website for the first time since what feels like 2007.

I honestly don't remember the fees being that much different than what they are now...