Flying Over Sunset - Previews Thread- Page 5

[poisonivy2]

Posted: 3/15/20 at 8:20pm

The latest: Quention Tarantino threatens to sue James Lapine for "theft of ideas." Tarantino claims that Lapine asked for a script of "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" when that film was shooting and Tarantino is shocked that some cut bits are now making their way into the show via the Manson girls framing device. Lapine declined to comment for this article but a spokesperson for the show said "Previews are a creatively fluid period in which ideas are tested out. There was no intentional theft of copyright and we respect Quentin Tarantino's creative genius."

So ... the Manson girls framing device might be gone by Tuesday.

[DCDrama2]

Posted: 3/18/20 at 3:16pm

Was anyone at today's matinee? They are going to be doing Wednesday crossovers with other shows since the rest of them are closed. Today was an LSD/LDS crossover with Book of Mormon. Who has the details about how it went???

[Miles2Go2]

Posted: 3/18/20 at 3:27pm

DCDrama2 said: "Was anyone at today's matinee? They are going to be doing Wednesday crossovers with other shows since the rest of them are closed. Today was an LSD/LDS crossover with Book ofMormon. Who has the details about how it went???"

All I’ll say is experiencing Spooky Mormon Hell Dream on LSD was an...experience. I’m pretty sure I’m gonna need therapy to get over it. Anyone know if the production is covering these expenses? 

[poisonivy2]

Posted: 3/18/20 at 4:03pm

The amount of changes daily is mind boggling. As was expected the Manon girls stuff is gone BUT ... Sutton Foster now has a dance number called "Helter Skelter." She's dressed up like the Manson girls would be but it's a typical tap number. She dances to the one track Charles Manson recorded with Dennis Wilson. Overall idk why the creatives are so determined to insert something Manson-related into the show. 

[DCDrama2]

Posted: 3/18/20 at 6:06pm

I hesitate to bring this up in one of these threads, but is anyone else hearing rumblings of a protest? Would this have to be some sort of online gathering? I'm not sure how it would work. Maybe a long distanced line around Lincoln Center just constantly moving so it's not a gathering?

[SisterGeorge]

Posted: 3/18/20 at 6:46pm

DCDrama2 said: "I hesitate to bring this up in one of these threads, but is anyone else hearing rumblings of a protest? Would this have to be some sort of online gathering? I'm not sure how it would work. Maybe a long distanced line around Lincoln Center just constantly moving so it's not a gathering?"

I'm going to protest because what's the point of casting Tony Yazbeck as Cary Grant and then bring on You Know Who to dance the role in the dream ballet. In fact, just cut the damn dream ballet. It's not in the movie and the movie is a masterpiece.

[OlBlueEyes]

Posted: 3/18/20 at 10:41pm

I never knew that Cary was pals with Elvis. But really, Cary trying to teach The King how to tap?

He wasn't all that good at it himself.

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[CarmenA3]

Posted: 3/18/20 at 10:59pm

Anyone else rush this morning for the matinee “Flying High” spots?

I’m glad I got there early (2nd in line) as there were only 3 given. We sat up on the catwalk with a view from above - talk about a trip :)! The liability waiver had me worried a bit, but they strapped us in quite well. Don’t worry if you’re scared of heights, the pre-show treats make this a can’t miss experience.

For anyone worried about social distancing, the security guard did a great job. First person stood at the door. I stood on the corner of the pool next to the theatre. Next person was on the bench across the pool. Next person was at a table in the shaded area, etc, etc. Everyone was well behaved.

Would love to hear a report from Saturday’s matinee if they offer the seats again.

[oncemorewithfeeling2]

Posted: 3/18/20 at 11:37pm

Oh, I bet those are going to be popular! Did you get any kind of special perspective on the show or new insights? I’ve heard something about a bloody piece of meat being brought in as a prop. I’m not sure what it symbolizes, but I’m looking forward to Tony Yazbeck’s scene with it!

[Miles2Go2]

Posted: 3/20/20 at 7:41pm

As Stefon (from SNL’s Weekend Update) would say: This show has something for everyone. Little person wondering the aisles throughout the performance dressed as Rosie O’Donnell from her S&M scene in the woefully underrated 1994 gem Exit to Eden - check. The pig from Babe selling edibles during intermission - double check. Sandra Bernhard sitting directly behind you dressed up as your mom and kicking your seat and whispering in your ear intermittently that you will never live up to her expectations - triple check.

[Wayman_Wong]

Posted: 3/23/20 at 4:36pm

And now for something completely serious: Deadline.com interviews Tom Kitt, the award-winning composer of ''Next to Normal.'' Kitt reveals how coronavirus has affected his life and work, which currently includes Broadway's ''Flying Over Sunset'' and ''Jagged Little Pill'' and Off-Broadway's ''The Visitor.''

https://deadline.com/2020/03/coping-with-covid-19-crisis-a-conversation-with-pulitzer-prize-winning-composer-tom-kitt-1202887973/

[InTheBathroom1]

Posted: 3/24/20 at 11:46am

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Breaking-Lincoln-Center-Theater-Pushes-FLYING-OVER-SUNSET-and-INTIMATE-APPAREL-to-Fall-2020-20200324

Flying Over Sunset pushed to the fall. Excited that we will get to see it, even if it’s a bit later than expected.

[laurensambrose]

Posted: 3/24/20 at 11:52am

I was genuinely worried this show was going to be cancelled, so I'm glad we're still getting it after all.

[BCfitasafiddle]

Posted: 3/24/20 at 11:53am

Thank god it’s still happening. Also nice that they will have some more time to work on it and work it out before presenting it. I think is an ideal situation for the show.

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 3/24/20 at 12:06pm

Not surprised at all by this since LCT didn’t have anything else scheduled for the Fall, it really would make no sense to scrap this show that was all set and (presumably still is) ready to go.

[binau]

Posted: 3/24/20 at 12:10pm

Hoping it will be open in September!!

[EDSOSLO858]

Posted: 3/24/20 at 12:47pm

Yes! I am a big fan of Tom Kitt's music and arrangements, and if Jagged Little Pill does not survive this crisis, at least he will still have a show on Broadway. 

I can't wait to see Flying Over Sunset this fall. I've already heard "I Have It All," "Bella Donna Di Agonia," and the title song from their original press day. This is unlike anything Kitt has ever done, and the score sounds beautiful. Cusack, Yazbeck, and Hadden-Paton are all fantastic, and I'm so glad that Erika Henningsen finally gets to utilize her gorgeous soprano register on Broadway. The little kid is cute as well. (forgot his name though)

 

[Mr. Wormwood]

Posted: 3/24/20 at 12:48pm

Glad they are postponing and not cancelling, I'm very curious to see this one!

[djoko84]

Posted: 3/24/20 at 1:10pm

With Flying Over Sunset opening now in the Fall and I'm sure other shows will follow suit or close, I really don't see the Tonys happening this year unless it's way late in the year. Or they'll just be greedy and honor subpar shows.

[EDSOSLO858]

Posted: 3/24/20 at 1:21pm

I agree about many other shows either pushing back or cancelling their Broadway runs, but it's not like the shows that have opened so far this season have been subpar. I believe the good outweighs the bad for most of the shows that have officially opened so far. From what I have heard, Slave Play, The Inheritance, and Girl from the North Country are all fantastic, and Moulin Rouge! and Jagged Little Pill aren't that bad as well. 

I think the "subpar" factor plays its role because of a lack of originality this season, especially the musicals. 

[Miles2Go2]

Posted: 3/24/20 at 1:46pm

I personally loved Moulin Rouge! and liked Jagged Little Pill much more than expected. I also think the plays were very strong this year. Even if you disagree with all that, it wouldn’t be the first time that the Tony awards proceeded despite a lackluster year.

I also don’t get the comment about greed. I never assumed the Tony Awards ceremony was a profit-making event. Maybe I’m wrong. Maybe you meant greed of the shows since they get free publicity from Tony performances/nominations/wins. However, wins usually only profit the winner of best musical. And shows rarely benefit from Tony performances (although I do think it helped Beetlejuice).

Still, the reality is if the Tony Awards were to proceed in June, it would likely be done via live-streaming event with winners accepting their awards from their homes via video. No performances. That’s assuming that Broadway is shuttered through most/all of the summer.

Also, the biggest reason that the Tony awards won’t happen this June is because even if the nominators have seen all the shows that opened this season and can produce the announcement of nominated shows, the voters would likely be very limited in what they could vote for since they likely wouldn’t have seen many of the nominated shows yet.

Maybe, they’ll push the Tony Awards to Autumn if we’re back to “normal” by then or maybe they’ll just do it in June 2021. The question is whether they’d present awards for the 2019-2021 season or would they present awards for each separate year.

Just my random thoughts.

[RWPrincess]

Posted: 3/24/20 at 2:37pm

Very happy to hear that this is moving to the Fall. Hopefully the cast will stay intact as well. 

[SmoothLover]

Posted: 3/24/20 at 6:07pm

I think the Lincoln Center announcement will influence decisions made by other non profit theaters.

. It makes sense to shoot for the fall given that we will probably be through this sometime in the summer. That way the non profits can be all organized allowing them to open the doors with advanced sales, a full staff and a fresh restart.

[Wayman_Wong]

Posted: 3/24/20 at 7:13pm

Canceling the Tonys outright would be terrible and unfair to the 22 shows (so far) that opened this season: That's 11 new plays, 6 new musicals, 4 play revivals and 1 musical revival. Among them is award-worthy work that deserves to be recognized. (And heaven knows, but I bet the Tonys have had skimpier seasons than this!)

[SouthernCakes]

Posted: 3/24/20 at 11:42pm

This great news! I mean the show was just set to start previews so basically everything is just sitting in there. Makes sense not to waste it.

And I don’t think you can really carry on the Tony Awards as usual! There’s too many questions.