Doing a story for college newspaper...HELP- Page 2

[DollyGirl]

Posted: 9/5/04 at 9:20pm

Monty Python musical.. many people are working on it. It should be quite a laugh, and bring Python fans from all over.

[Plum]

Posted: 9/5/04 at 9:22pm

Try looking at the Broadway Grosses on Playbill.com. Check out what's been running at high capacity for the past few weeks, then check how long it's been running. Shows like The Lion King, which have been selling out for years, are old steady favorites. Shows like Wicked, which is not quite a year old and selling out, are still considered hot new properties.

And I haven't the slightest idea what Broadway underground you're talking about. Unless you mean the subway. That's one big ol' station they have there.

[DollyGirl]

Posted: 9/5/04 at 9:23pm

hehe.. Plum. That subway brings all the hype!

[BwayTheatre11]

Posted: 9/5/04 at 9:35pm

Why don't you do an article highlighting national tours coming through LA or another large city on the west coast? NYC is far away and you want your story to relate to your readers.

[shira467]

Posted: 9/5/04 at 9:51pm

Depending on your definition of "underground"...here are some thoughts.

"Bare: A Pop Opera" is off-Broadway, but has a huge following of die-hard Barees.
"Brooklyn" is looking to be the next big thing to hit Broadway.

In performers, everyone has an underground following, defined as people not well known outside of Broadway, and even in Broadway not well known. Examples include:

Julia Murney
Jessica Grove
Michael Arden
John Hill

There are performers who, while loved and adored, have yet to get the "name above title" type of fame.

And that's all I can think of.

What college?

[Rachel]

Posted: 9/5/04 at 9:56pm

good idea