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#2

HERCULES to Play the Public Theatre this summer!!

Posted: 2/6/19 at 11:14am

While I'm happy to see a Hercules musical... partnering with Disney seems like a complete betrayal of everything The Public stands for. I mean. Not to be hyperbolic. But. It seems real lame.

Jesus saves. I spend.
#4

HERCULES to Play the Public Theatre this summer!!

Posted: 2/6/19 at 11:20am

Except it's for their PublicWorks program, which is a massive community engagement initiative. This ain't exactly a commercial venture.

This isn't going to be a theme park show. To say that shows ignorance of the people involved and what this program is.

"...everyone finally shut up, and the audience could enjoy the beginning of the Anatevka Pogram in peace."

Updated On: 2/6/19 at 11:20 AM

#5

HERCULES to Play the Public Theatre this summer!!

Posted: 2/6/19 at 11:21am

And for Public Works too... I'm kind of shocked Disney is allowing this. They fight so hard to control their narrative. Public Works shows are huge, with local community members filling out their casts. It's not exactly the shiny, polished finished product they usually look for.

I mean. I'm stoked. But a little confused.

#7

HERCULES to Play the Public Theatre this summer!!

Posted: 2/6/19 at 11:28am

You know, if BWW would have waited for an official press release from The Public and/or Disney, maybe we would have more reasoning/content on why they're doing Hercules. Just saying.

#8

HERCULES to Play the Public Theatre this summer!!

Posted: 2/6/19 at 11:37am

Given PublicWorks' history of using community dance groups, martial artists, gospel singers (among others)... Hercules is a really great choice as a property for them.

"...everyone finally shut up, and the audience could enjoy the beginning of the Anatevka Pogram in peace."
#10

HERCULES to Play the Public Theatre this summer!!

Posted: 2/6/19 at 11:47am

slow_the_rain said: "teatime2 said: "The guy playing Hercules is gonna be amazing."



Jelani? I’ve heard it’s Jelani.

"He was my first thought too! And he would be amazing!

I always presumed that if/when this came to the stage the role of Hercules would have to be played by two different actors, with the switch happening during "One Last Hope". We shall see!

And another exciting question... Who will play Hades and what will that character design look like?!

#11

HERCULES to Play the Public Theatre this summer!!

Posted: 2/6/19 at 11:50am

I wouldn't expect huge production values for this. PublicWorks have a distinctly DIY-feel.

"...everyone finally shut up, and the audience could enjoy the beginning of the Anatevka Pogram in peace."
#13

HERCULES to Play the Public Theatre this summer!!

Posted: 2/6/19 at 12:09pm

It will be performed for five days. I don't expect a full scale, major set, amazing technical effects production.

Updated On: 2/6/19 at 12:09 PM

#14

HERCULES to Play the Public Theatre this summer!!

Posted: 2/6/19 at 12:09pm

FINALLY!!!!!!!!

I love that it's playing at the outside theater at Central Place! It feels more authentic with an "classic" Greek mythology show. Sadly, it might affect a potential Broadway transfer.

And let it please be Jelani! I lived him as Kristoff and his voice would be amazing as Herc. Would love to see Norm Lewis as Zeus! I'm pulling for Barrett Wilbert Weed as Meg. She would be the definition of Meg. Can't wait to see who's Hades!!!

#15

HERCULES to Play the Public Theatre this summer!!

Posted: 2/6/19 at 12:18pm

If this makes it to Broadway at the same time as Hadestown, there will be two shows with both Hades and the Muses/Fates. And yet they’re so different it’s very interesting to see different interpretations of these mythological characters
#17

HERCULES to Play the Public Theatre this summer!!

Posted: 2/6/19 at 12:24pm

teatime2 said: "slow_the_rain said: "teatime2 said: "The guy playing Hercules is gonna be amazing."



Jelani? I’ve heard it’s Jelani.

"

Yup."

OMGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG

#18

HERCULES to Play the Public Theatre this summer!!

Posted: 2/6/19 at 12:25pm

You guys do realize that this is a 5-day run, so unless they extend, only a small handful are going to actually be able to see it. Public Theatre donors get first dibs, then VIPs, industry, etc.

#19

HERCULES to Play the Public Theatre this summer!!

Posted: 2/6/19 at 12:25pm

CedricOates said: "If this makes it to Broadway at the same time as Hadestown, there will be two shows with both Hades and the Muses/Fates. And yet they’re so different it’s very interesting to see different interpretations of these mythological characters"

If PublicWorks is developing it, I doubt Broadway is the goal. After this one-weekend production, the intention is probably stock and amateur licensing, like Freaky Friday or the original plan for Newsies.

#21

HERCULES to Play the Public Theatre this summer!!

Posted: 2/6/19 at 12:38pm

It's the same as any other Delacorte show: you show up-day of or enter their digital lottery.

"...everyone finally shut up, and the audience could enjoy the beginning of the Anatevka Pogram in peace."
#24

HERCULES to Play the Public Theatre this summer!!

Posted: 2/6/19 at 1:22pm

Doesn’t seem unreasonable that this would follow the same path as Twelfth Night: an initial Public Works production, then a “full” production in one of the Shakespeare in the Park slots in a future summer, and then licensing to follow.

Also been hearing Ashley Park is Meg. Hercules in the Park with Park.

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