HISTORY BOYS to play the Broadhurst

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HISTORY BOYS to play the Broadhurst

Posted: 10/17/05 at 6:26pm

http://www.broadway.com/Gen/Buzz_Story.aspx?ci=519427

Well, that's one theatre PRINCESSES won't be getting. The show starts previews on April 14 and opens on April 23.

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Updated On: 10/17/05 at 06:26 PM

re: HISTORY BOYS to play the Broadhurst

Posted: 10/17/05 at 6:35pm

I miss LENNON, but this is still exciting!

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re: HISTORY BOYS to play the Broadhurst

Posted: 10/17/05 at 6:39pm

Get your tickets *now*. Don't wait for the reviews/awards.

re: HISTORY BOYS to play the Broadhurst

Posted: 10/17/05 at 6:52pm

I think History Boys is a marvelous, though slightly flawed play. But I seriously doubt its success in America. The play is so distinctly British, what with the inside regional references, the college test preps and the entire system of English grammar school itself, im afraid this one may get a bit lost in translation, similar to woes expressed about Billy Elliot.

re: HISTORY BOYS to play the Broadhurst

Posted: 10/17/05 at 7:30pm

Question:

The article says that the entire National Theatre cast will reprise their roles. Given Equity's rules about foreign actors being able to appear in American productions, how is this going to work? Normally it's allowed only if an actor is deemed a "star" or is the only person who could possibly play the role.

re: HISTORY BOYS to play the Broadhurst

Posted: 10/18/05 at 11:23am

I think this is possible because the broadway run is technically considered part of a tour. They are touring the show right now, and one of the stops, big as it may be, is Broadway. So I think it is a limmited run tour show, which allows its cast to remain intact.

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