FAT PIG: Which Theater?

[RippedMan]

Posted: 12/30/10 at 1:03am

Do we know which theater FAT PIG is going into? I figured the Booth, as it is a smallish play. But it does have a big name attached, so I'm not sure.

[theatreguy]

Posted: 12/30/10 at 1:13am

I've heard HIGH is going into the Booth. Which leaves the Broadhurst, Cort, Belasco or Circle in the Square for FAT PIG. Cort or Belasco seem most likely.

[NotSinceCarrie2]

Posted: 12/30/10 at 1:16am

I have no proof, but back when I read the announcement, the name "Studio 54" just popped in my head as Fat Pig's theatre.

[RippedMan]

Posted: 12/30/10 at 1:19am

Def not Studio 54.

Broadhurst seems like a good sized house for it.

[bjh2114]

Posted: 12/30/10 at 8:20am

My money is on the Belasco. Also, Circle in the Square still has Lombardi in it, and they haven't announced a closing (and I don't think it will in enough time for another show to go in there). The show costs next to nothing to run. I think they will chug along until nominations come out.

[ColorTheHours048]

Posted: 12/30/10 at 12:40pm

I would imagine the Broadhurst is where it's going. It's a good location for a play with a star attached. Though, the Belasco may want to house a hit and may try and push for the producers to bring it there.

[RippedMan]

Posted: 12/31/10 at 2:11am

With the second balcony, the Belasco almost seems too big to me.

[bjh2114]

Posted: 12/31/10 at 9:35am

The Broadhurst actually has almost 200 more seats than the Belasco, regardless of the balcony.

[Fosse76]

Posted: 12/31/10 at 11:02am

I though it had already been announced. It's going into the Belasco.

[RippedMan]

Posted: 12/31/10 at 1:09pm

Hm. It's interesting what design can do. It just feels bigger, but maybe that's just me. I haven't been in the Broadhurst in awhile.

[everythingtaboo]

Posted: 1/1/11 at 4:31pm

Mother**cker with the Hat is going into the Broadhurst anyway, I thought.

[AC126748]

Posted: 1/1/11 at 4:33pm

No, Motherfu*ker in the Hat has the Schoenfeld.

[lisa902652]

Posted: 1/1/11 at 5:35pm

fat pig is confirmed at the belasco opening mid april

[The Distinctive Baritone]

Posted: 1/1/11 at 5:48pm

I wonder what lucky, unknown actress is going to get cast as Helen (the um, "title character"). The Equity casting call certainly didn't mince words as to what they were looking for. It said something to the effect of "We are not looking for someone who is 'curvy' or 'a little overweight.' We are looking for someone who is FAT." Which is indeed the kind of actress the play calls for, but which of course eliminates 98% of all women working consistantly in televison and film.

[RippedMan]

Posted: 1/1/11 at 6:22pm

Tough part to play considering she has to be a great actress, likeable, and hella overweight.

[bjh2114]

Posted: 1/1/11 at 7:23pm

So you're saying that there aren't overweight people out there who can act? That doesn't seem right...

[AC126748]

Posted: 1/1/11 at 7:27pm

Interesting. Ashlie Atkinson, who originated the role Off Broadway and was brilliant, is hardly what I'd categorize as completely fat. They are obviously trying to go in a different direction from how Helen has been played before.

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 1/1/11 at 7:29pm

Laura Benanti should bulk up. She'd be great.

[Katurian2]

Posted: 1/1/11 at 7:59pm

What's Nicki Blonksy doing now that Huge is canceled? Maybe she should do it. It's not like she's getting any more offers.

[The Distinctive Baritone]

Posted: 1/1/11 at 9:39pm

Nikki Blonsky is actually generally the type needed for the part: a "plus-sized" woman but with a nice face and bubbly personality. Now that you mention it, I bet that the role ends up going to an ex-Tracy Turnblad...

[singtopher]

Posted: 1/1/11 at 9:43pm

What's Brooke Elliott (Drop Dead Diva) up to? She's got a theatre background. I don't know if I'd call her FAT fat, but she is a big girl.

[wdwfreak]

Posted: 1/1/11 at 9:45pm

Nikki Blonsky is going into the next cycle of Love, Loss, and What I wore.

[The Distinctive Baritone]

Posted: 1/1/11 at 10:04pm

singtopher, Brooke Elliott would actually be a great choice. And she's actually got some decent TV and film cred, which of course we know is pretty much required by producers for playing a leading role in a play on Broadway nowadays.

[boydowncenter2]

Posted: 1/2/11 at 1:47pm

would love to see them go with an unknown for "helen". doubt if they will though.

[RazzleDazzle3]

Posted: 1/2/11 at 6:47pm

I believe a girl named Heather will be making her Broadway debut as Helen.