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#1

Flops With No Chance Of Revival

Posted: 4/11/09 at 12:11pm

Senator Joe
Dude
Via Galactica
Carrie
Here's Where I Belong
Into The Light
Legs Diamond

I must admit it might be fun seeing some of these trainwrecks. I did see Via & Legs however

Anyone else have any others?
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#2

re: Flops With No Chance Of Revival

Posted: 4/11/09 at 12:13pm

Ha, I wouldn't mind seeing a revival of Senator Joe-- well, I mean, it never actually opened on Broadway, so it wouldn't actually be a revival, would it?

I don't think they'll ever bring back "Bring Back Birdie."
In my pants, she has burst like the music of angels, the light of the sun! --Marius Pantsmercy
#3

re: Flops With No Chance Of Revival

Posted: 4/11/09 at 12:14pm

I want them to re-work Lestat and revive it... but I don't think that'll happen. Who knows, maybe with the success of twilight, they'll actually do it.
"There's nothing good on. The media hates Christmas. The media loves vampires, though. Maybe they will show a Twilight Christmas."
-Danmeg's 10 year old son.
#4

re: Flops With No Chance Of Revival

Posted: 4/11/09 at 12:14pm

In My Life! Which is kind of sad because I didn't get to see it the first time around and I regret it every day... in my life!

~Steven
#5

re: Flops With No Chance Of Revival

Posted: 4/11/09 at 12:14pm

Glory Days
Lestat (I LOVED IT!!!)
Dracula
Dance of the Vampires
Breakfast at Tiffanys
1600 Pennsylvania Ave.
<------ Me and my friends with patti Lupone at my friends afterparty for her concert with audra mcdonald during the summer of 2007.
"I am sorry but it is an unjust world and virtue is only triumphant in theatricle performances" The Mikado
#6

re: Flops With No Chance Of Revival

Posted: 4/11/09 at 12:16pm

CARRIE does have a chance of a revival.

If THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW, which was a colossal flop on Broadway in 1975 could get a revival... CARRIE will as well.

Its only a matter of time, folks... as the creative team is slowly coming around to finally accepting its legendary status and letting something happen. Whatever that may be.

re: Flops With No Chance Of Revival
#7

re: Flops With No Chance Of Revival

Posted: 4/11/09 at 12:17pm

I really love Lestat's score!!! And I think it makes a GREAT concept for a musical... an epic tale of love and loss through the ages. I haven't seen it, but from what it sounds like... the writing killed this musical.
"There's nothing good on. The media hates Christmas. The media loves vampires, though. Maybe they will show a Twilight Christmas."
-Danmeg's 10 year old son.
#8

re: Flops With No Chance Of Revival

Posted: 4/11/09 at 12:18pm

I enjoyed Lestat as well

I remember nothing of 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.

A few more flops you won't see anytime soon:

Jimmy
Darling Of The Day
Grind
Nick & Nora
Golden Rainbow
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#10

re: Flops With No Chance Of Revival

Posted: 4/11/09 at 12:24pm

^^^^^^
Are you kidding me? With the right sisters, they could have an amazing revival! It's just going to take a little more time, maybe in 5+ years.
"He found something that he wanted, had always wanted and always would want— not to be admired, as he had feared; not to be loved, as he had made himself believe; but to be necessary to people, to be indispensable." -F. Scott Fitzgerald's This Side of Paradise
#12

re: Flops With No Chance Of Revival

Posted: 4/11/09 at 1:03pm

Having seen Lestat I must say I really enjoyed it. There were some very memorable tunes specifically in act 2 including 2 show stoppers (I Want More & Sail Me Away). The cast was great with some really strong performances from Panaro, Sarich, Carmello (who even recieved a Tony nom) and a wonderful Broadway debut from Allison Fischer. The costumes were gorgeous and I really enjoyed the lighting. The problem was the book was all over the place and main characters came in and out and we care about them but dont know them well enough. Also the role of Marius was pointless.
<------ Me and my friends with patti Lupone at my friends afterparty for her concert with audra mcdonald during the summer of 2007.
"I am sorry but it is an unjust world and virtue is only triumphant in theatricle performances" The Mikado
#13

re: Flops With No Chance Of Revival

Posted: 4/11/09 at 1:06pm

I think the subject matter of Lestat was really controversial at the time, too.

But yeah, even Hugh Panaro agrees that he pretty much knew the show was going to be a disaster. Still, I love "Sail Me Away," and I agree that the cast was great.
In my pants, she has burst like the music of angels, the light of the sun! --Marius Pantsmercy
#14

re: Flops With No Chance Of Revival

Posted: 4/11/09 at 1:07pm

Carrie has a chance of a revival! True, when it's bad, it is REALLY bad, but there are moments in it that really shine (specifically the mother/daughter scenes). There is a chance, just watch.


I can't believe no one has mentioned the horror that is Starmites!
"He found something that he wanted, had always wanted and always would want— not to be admired, as he had feared; not to be loved, as he had made himself believe; but to be necessary to people, to be indispensable." -F. Scott Fitzgerald's This Side of Paradise
#15

re: Flops With No Chance Of Revival

Posted: 4/11/09 at 1:13pm

WICKED. BEAST. Did you have to remind me? Seriously?

Starmites is the only show I've been in that has a plot so incomprehensible that even the actors and directors have no idea what's going on. There are a few fairly good songs, but oh my gosh... terrible all around. (Check it out on the Tony telecast...)

In my pants, she has burst like the music of angels, the light of the sun! --Marius Pantsmercy
#16

re: Flops With No Chance Of Revival

Posted: 4/11/09 at 1:14pm

My only bone to pick with lestat is that while he never would have won Hugh deserved a Tony nomination. He was offstage for maybe 10-20 minutes of the entire show had a vocally demanding role and shined. He was wonderful and he along with the rest of the cast tried so hard to keep the show afloat. He gave it his all every night and deserved some recognition like Carolee and the set/costume desugners did.
<------ Me and my friends with patti Lupone at my friends afterparty for her concert with audra mcdonald during the summer of 2007.
"I am sorry but it is an unjust world and virtue is only triumphant in theatricle performances" The Mikado
#18

re: Flops With No Chance Of Revival

Posted: 4/11/09 at 1:26pm

Do you think A Tale of Two Cities has a chance of being revived?
In my pants, she has burst like the music of angels, the light of the sun! --Marius Pantsmercy
#19

re: Flops With No Chance Of Revival

Posted: 4/11/09 at 1:28pm

Eh, it would take awhile, but I believe there is a chance. It really was a good show, maybe just a new concept would do it some good.
"He found something that he wanted, had always wanted and always would want— not to be admired, as he had feared; not to be loved, as he had made himself believe; but to be necessary to people, to be indispensable." -F. Scott Fitzgerald's This Side of Paradise
#23

re: Flops With No Chance Of Revival

Posted: 4/11/09 at 2:33pm

Glory Days
You're reminding me of people you hear at the movies asking questions every ten seconds, "Who is that? Why is that guy walking down the street? Who's that lady coming up to him? Uh-oh, why did that car go by? Why is it so dark in this theater?" - FindingNamo on strummergirl

"If artists were machines, then I'm just a different kind of machine...I'd probably be a toaster. Actually, I'd be a toaster oven because they're more versatile. And I like making grilled cheese" -Regina Spektor

"That's, like, twelve shows! ...Or seven." -Crazy SA Fangirl

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