Flops With No Chance Of Revival
Flops With No Chance Of Revival
Mr Roxy
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/17/03
#1Flops 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?
#2re: 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."
AndAllThatJazz22
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/8/08
#2re: Flops With No Chance Of Revival
Posted: 4/11/09 at 12:14pmI 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.
-Danmeg's 10 year old son.
#3re: 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
#4re: 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.
"I am sorry but it is an unjust world and virtue is only triumphant in theatricle performances" The Mikado
BrodyFosse123
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/27/06
#5re: 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.
AndAllThatJazz22
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/8/08
#6re: Flops With No Chance Of Revival
Posted: 4/11/09 at 12:17pmI 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.
-Danmeg's 10 year old son.
Mr Roxy
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/17/03
#7re: 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
MamasDoin'Fine
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/28/08
#9re: 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.
AndAllThatJazz22
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/8/08
#10re: Flops With No Chance Of Revival
Posted: 4/11/09 at 12:41pm
Let me have the honor
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S191a99wUc8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZRannDMsiQ
-Danmeg's 10 year old son.
#11re: Flops With No Chance Of Revival
Posted: 4/11/09 at 1:03pmHaving 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.
"I am sorry but it is an unjust world and virtue is only triumphant in theatricle performances" The Mikado
#12re: 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.
#13re: 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!
#14re: 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...)
#15re: Flops With No Chance Of Revival
Posted: 4/11/09 at 1:14pmMy 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.
"I am sorry but it is an unjust world and virtue is only triumphant in theatricle performances" The Mikado
somuchtodo
Featured Actor Joined: 4/4/07
#17re: Flops With No Chance Of Revival
Posted: 4/11/09 at 1:26pmDo you think A Tale of Two Cities has a chance of being revived?
#18re: Flops With No Chance Of Revival
Posted: 4/11/09 at 1:28pmEh, 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.
#19re: Flops With No Chance Of Revival
Posted: 4/11/09 at 1:29pm
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GoodbyeLoveRENT
Chorus Member Joined: 9/16/08
#22re: Flops With No Chance Of Revival
Posted: 4/11/09 at 2:33pmGlory Days
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Mr Roxy
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/17/03
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