Disaster! The Musical

[Egglondon]

Posted: 11/5/15 at 3:49am

OK, is this coming back? I've noticed their Facebook page is sporting a new logo (from 1am this morning). On top of that the map on the FB page points to the Nederlander on 41st Street. The theatre's website just says 'new production to be announced soon'. No hints on Seth Rudetsky's website or Twitter.

[Egglondon]

Posted: 11/5/15 at 4:04am

Now it looks like they've added "Just when you thought it was safe to go back to the theatre…"

[gstrus2]

Posted: 11/5/15 at 7:56am

Their twitter bio is "Just when you thought it was safe to go back to the theatre… DISASTER!, a new musical comedy, strikes Broadway this February at the Nederlander Theatre." so it would seem as though they are coming to Broadway!

[Scarywarhol]

Posted: 11/5/15 at 8:22am

WHAT

 

[alliez92092]

Posted: 11/5/15 at 9:17am

And it's official.

http://www.theatermania.com/broadway/news/disaster-seth-rudetsky-broadway_74853.html?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=05nov2015

[Jallenc32]

Posted: 11/5/15 at 9:23am

I cannot imagine this lasting very long, especially without a movie star in the cast.  If this survives past the Tonys I will be absolutely shocked, but I'm guessing this is more of a marketing ploy for regional licensing. 

[Kad]

Posted: 11/5/15 at 9:32am

The Nederlander?! This little show? Disaster indeed.

[round2]

Posted: 11/5/15 at 9:35am

May be a tough sell, but I have to admit I love the idea of seeing so many masterful musical theater performers working and put in a show together.

[BroadwayConcierge]

Posted: 11/5/15 at 9:38am

This cast is incredible, though. Like, wow.

[LarryD2]

Posted: 11/5/15 at 9:44am

It won't make a red cent, but great cast.

[Huss417]

Posted: 11/5/15 at 9:45am

Great Cast. Fingers Crossed.

[Bettyboy72]

Posted: 11/5/15 at 9:53am

Amazing Cast! Another example of an Off-Broadway hit that needs to stay off Broadway. I don't get the desire to take every successful thing to Broadway. I wish it all the best, but its really reaching. I can't imagine paying Broadway prices for this.

[Jallenc32]

Posted: 11/5/15 at 9:55am

Bettyboy72 said: " I can't imagine paying Broadway prices for this."

I doubt you'll have to.  This will be discounting like there's no tomorrow (or should that be no morning after?).

[MNC77]

Posted: 11/5/15 at 10:16am

Hoping this pulls a Hand to God. Probably won't be wildly successful, but with some solid reviews it could have a decent run and get some Tony consideration. And as everyone has said, love the cast.

[Trish2]

Posted: 11/5/15 at 10:19am

Better this "Disaster!" on Broadway versus the 18 million Conga disaster opening on Broadway tonight. At least it brings with it some terrific Broadway pedigree, a clever story, and music that is creatively woven throughout.

[macnyc]

Posted: 11/5/15 at 10:21am

Hamilton better watch its back.

[LarryD2]

Posted: 11/5/15 at 10:38am

MNC77 said: "Hoping this pulls a Hand to God.

 

Hemorrhage money for months?

 

[NiceWork2]

Posted: 11/5/15 at 10:41am

Denis Jones isn't choreographing this again?    He does fantastic work, he is on a par with Christopher Gattelli and others in my opinion.  Maybe he wasn't available during this time frame?  

[Broadwaystar2]

Posted: 11/5/15 at 10:49am

Trish2 said: "Better this "Disaster!" on Broadway versus the 18 million Conga disaster opening on Broadway tonight. At least it brings with it some terrific Broadway pedigree, a clever story, and music that is creatively woven throughout.

 

" This is such  racist and DISGUSTING remark. Get a life!

 

[neonlightsxo]

Posted: 11/5/15 at 10:50am

What a bizarre announcement. Guess they want to throw a lot of money down the drain. OK. Glad to see gems like Kerry Butler & Rachel York making some money here though.

[ClydeBarrow]

Posted: 11/5/15 at 10:52am

Broadwaystar2 said: "Trish2 said: "Better this "Disaster!" on Broadway versus the 18 million Conga disaster opening on Broadway tonight. At least it brings with it some terrific Broadway pedigree, a clever story, and music that is creatively woven throughout. 

 

" This is such  racist and DISGUSTING remark. Get a life!"

 

What?

 

[decotodd]

Posted: 11/5/15 at 10:58am

Seems unwise unless they have a major script overhaul. We saw this last year and left at intermission. Tired jokes with stale 70s references had us squirming in our seats. The concept sounded fun but it was really dreadful. 

[fashionguru_23]

Posted: 11/5/15 at 11:02am

Oh boy...I mean, its great to see all of these great performers back on Broadway, but I don't know if it will last long, but then again, I said the same thing about "First Date" and "Gentleman's Guide".

[orangeskittles]

Posted: 11/5/15 at 11:04am

This entire cast is like Broadway's C-list.

 

"We can't get get Nathan Lane- let's get Richard Kind!"
"We can't get Richard Kind- let's get Kevin Chamberlin!"

 

Sure, they're talented, but I can't imagine anyone going out of their way to see this. Maybe the producers are all Hamilton producers looking for a tax break?

Updated On: 11/5/15 at 11:04 AM

[fashionguru_23]

Posted: 11/5/15 at 11:05am

>Also, news like this comes in threes...what else could possibly happen?

I would hardly say "C-List"...

Updated On: 11/5/15 at 11:05 AM