FORBIDDEN BROADWAY Summer Edition

[Dancin Thru Life]

Posted: 6/7/07 at 10:15am

Just got this in the mail....

FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: THE ROAST OF UTOPIA Special Summer Edition is the brand new installment of the hilarious musical comedy that has been skewering Broadway's biggest shows and brightest stars for more than 25 years. Performances begin June 13 and Telecharge customers can see this scorching summer edition of the 2006 Tony® Honor recipient for only $29.50! From Legally Blonde to Spring Awakening, Grey Gardens to Jersey Boys, come laugh out loud at all of Broadway's hits and misses.

From Avenue Q to Wicked, Forbidden Broadway presents 97 minutes of theatre's sharpest send-ups and takedowns. Nothing is sacred, and no one is off-limits - even Annie, The Lion King, Hairspray & Mary Poppins get burned! All the stars, all the smash-hits, and all stinkers of the season get their due in the sizzling musical that The New York Times calls, “Consistently riotous! The most inviting introduction to the Broadway season.”

[bjh2114]

Posted: 6/7/07 at 10:26am

Have my ticket for next Wednesday, the first performance. SO PSYCHED. I am a FB addict.

[Dancin Thru Life]

Posted: 6/7/07 at 11:32am

I'm still not sure how to post the entire message, but there is a "Special Offer" link at the bottom of it for $29.50 tickets for shows through October 15 if you purchase by July 15th.

I guess I can list it here, right???
If not, let me know and I will delete it.

GO TO: www.broadwayoffers.com
ENTER CODE: FBTCE32

I'm a big fan of Forbidden Broadway, too, and will defintiely be seeing this for a bit of new material!

[Ourtime992]

Posted: 6/7/07 at 12:33pm

That Annie bit really needs to go now...

[usmma2010]

Posted: 6/7/07 at 12:38pm

cant wait this is gonna be a lot of fun

[BroadwayAbridged]

Posted: 6/7/07 at 2:29pm

Gerard once said that he hates the "I'm 30 years old Tomorrow" bit and has wanted to remove it for years, but hasn't because he can't figure out why the hell everybody still thinks it's so funny.

[JKlock]

Posted: 6/7/07 at 2:41pm

i got tickets last week for a performance in late july, im so excited!

[Rathnait62]

Posted: 6/7/07 at 2:45pm

Abridged, I think it's because that line, "I'm thirty years old, tomorrow," is so rhythmically, musically, and lyrically perfect.

[BillFinn]

Posted: 7/30/07 at 8:11pm

James Donnegan is sooooooooooo dreamy.

[henryt]

Posted: 7/30/07 at 8:19pm

When does this version end? How long before the next one will open?

[FrontRowFirst]

Posted: 7/30/07 at 8:45pm

Saw it on Saturday. Annie was no where to be seen.

[keen on kean]

Posted: 7/30/07 at 9:23pm

Are they still doing the COMPANY songs?

[usmma2010]

Posted: 7/30/07 at 10:27pm

they are still doing company 'being intense"

[NYCjbd]

Posted: 7/30/07 at 11:39pm

Hey guys. Someone just forwarded me this thread because I'm in the show right now... and apparently "BillFinn" thinks I'm dreamy. HOW NICE! (Thanks, man!) :)

To answer some of the questions: this cast runs through August 19. Erin Crosby and I were hired just as summer replacements, but Jared Bradshaw and Janet Dickinson will continue with the fall cast. (I am staying to understudy for a couple of weeks since I already know half the show.)

The show won't change much at first, but Gerard wants an entirely new show by mid-September when the new version (the name of which I won't reveal... but it's funny!) is slated to open.

As for "Annie"... that was retired with the SVU version last fall. Hard to let go of old favorites, I guess. "Beauty" is still in ours for a couple of days more... only so that the very last lyric could be changed (I won't give that away, either).

Finally, for COMPANY. Yes, it's in the show and will probably stay in for awhile. It's two part: "Unaccompanied" and "Being Intense." I'm lucky enough to play Raul. He came to see the show, actually, and was very generous. If I'm being honest, I get a great set-up.... "Unaccompanied" is some of Gerard's best writing ever. I think it's brilliant. And I just have to stand there and look moody.

The show is almost exactly 50% new stuff right now, so it's really thrilling to be a part of it -- even for a limited run! Y'all come see it before August 19!

[Corine2]

Posted: 7/31/07 at 12:02am

NYC is ultra talented as is Erin.
The Rude Awakening number is outstanding. As is the new Company and GG numbers.
You should see both versions.
FB is the greatest off broadway show ever created.
And, I have seen it more times than I want to admit.
I am a Forbidden Broadway junkie and I am proud!!!!

[Corine2]

Posted: 7/31/07 at 12:04am

Check it out here:
http://corinescorner.com/blog2/2007/07/new-version-of-forbidden-broadway.htm

[Unknown User]

Posted: 7/31/07 at 12:25am

will a recording of this be made? and if so, is it possible to know when?

[NYCjbd]

Posted: 7/31/07 at 9:40am

Hey. Thanks, Corine!

Erin and I leave the show on the 19th. I'm not sure why the press materials said we were through the 22nd. My GUESS is that our performance week ends on Wednesday, but our PAY week (so much more important) ends on Sunday. :)

A recording will be made, but I don't think anyone has a timeline on that. I would expect that it'd be made in the spring.

[Corine2]

Posted: 7/31/07 at 9:46am

You are both fantastic. I love your performance as Raul. It is hysterical. Erin's Mermin is outstanding.
Sing out, Louise.

[FindingNamo]

Posted: 7/31/07 at 10:09am

I remember you, Corine! You used to post here. Before you became a big shot.

[Cape Twirl of Doom]

Posted: 7/31/07 at 11:03am

I saw this version a couple weeks ago & laughed more than I had in years! I love "Forbidden Broadway" and can't wait for the new version to open! NYCjbd, you were wonderful as Raul! I had commented to my partner afterwards on how you sounded just like him!

[NYCjbd]

Posted: 7/31/07 at 12:23pm

Performances will continue indefinitely -- just not with our cast. The "other" cast will be performing on the 22nd.

[vfd88]

Posted: 7/31/07 at 12:28pm

Yes! I'm so glad there will be a recording of "Roast". I am, unfortunately, unable to see it, so this will be the next best thing.

[DramaQueen700]

Posted: 8/11/07 at 10:49pm

when does "Roast of Utopia" switch over to "Rude Awakening"? Because im trying to buy tickets for Rude Awakening but all I see is "Roast of Utopia"...

If I buy tickets for October, will they be for Rude Awakening?

[BroadwayAbridged]

Posted: 8/13/07 at 1:10pm

Yes; October will be for Rude Awakening. They don't do a very good job updating the names of the show on the Forbidden website or on Telecharge...