Hedwig at the Nederlander?

[Smaxie]

Posted: 4/5/08 at 10:11pm

So says the theatre gossip thread at Datalounge. Limited 10th anniversary run at the Nederlander, following Rent. The post says it will be announced within the next two weeks. I guess that would mean the theatre would stay a wreck for a little while longer...

[musicalmaster703]

Posted: 4/5/08 at 10:12pm

cool

[Yankeefan007]

Posted: 4/5/08 at 10:13pm

Good for them.

[CurtainPullDowner]

Posted: 4/5/08 at 10:14pm

Very Cool Indeed!
With John I hope,
I know it's still
a rumor.

[musicalmaster703]

Posted: 4/5/08 at 10:15pm

Or with Anthony Rapp

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 4/5/08 at 10:16pm

I would love for this to happen.

[neddyfrank2]

Posted: 4/5/08 at 10:22pm

That would be fantastic.

[Baiseur82]

Posted: 4/5/08 at 10:26pm

If this comes to be it is really exciting news. I love this show!

[frogs_fan85]

Posted: 4/5/08 at 10:43pm

Excellent!

[BobbyBubby]

Posted: 4/5/08 at 10:55pm

We were thinking of some great shows that could replace Rent and this came up. Perfect choice and perfect space. I also would love a Tick, Tick, Boom! mounting.

[husk_charmer]

Posted: 4/5/08 at 10:56pm

Has it really been 10 years?

[barcelona20]

Posted: 4/5/08 at 11:26pm

What is the largest space this show has ever played? I've only seen it in intimate settings. Can it really be as effective in a 1200 seat facility?

[orangeskittles]

Posted: 4/5/08 at 11:41pm

If they are doing a special 10th anniversary run, why would you assume they would pick an actor that did the role at a small regional theatre in Pittsburgh over the original- or even other actors that performed the role in much higher profile productions?

Updated On: 4/6/08 at 11:41 PM

[Jane2]

Posted: 4/5/08 at 11:43pm

" Can it really be as effective in a 1200 seat facility?"

History has taught us that no, it can't. When the show ran in L.A., Boston and London, the larger venues bore much of blame for the early closings.

The Jane St. Theatre, where it ran for 2 years, had a capacity of 300.

[scaryclowns223]

Posted: 4/5/08 at 11:43pm

Michael Cerveris anyone?

[tgn915]

Posted: 4/5/08 at 11:47pm

Let's say JCM were to come back for a while to open it up again.
How would you guys feel about Neil Patrick Harris taking over afterward?

[Testing1232]

Posted: 4/5/08 at 11:57pm

This is the best news this year, if true !!! Not sure if the house is intimate enough (nothing could top the Jane Street), but still great news !!

I will take anyone that played the role in the past, with the exception of Ally Sheedy !!!

[Jane2]

Posted: 4/6/08 at 12:09am

"I will take anyone that played the role in the past, with the exception of Ally Sheedy !!!"

Amen! However, she wasn't really playing the role!

[BrianS]

Posted: 4/6/08 at 12:40am

I hope so. One of my favorite scores ever.

[MrSweetNAwful]

Posted: 4/6/08 at 1:21am

If this is so it's amazing news! I was wondering when this was gonna make a triumphant return. I also think the size of the theatre might hamper the show, but the rundown look of it might lessen the extra space.
I'll definatly hafta find a way up to see it if JCM reprises.

[ray-andallthatjazz86]

Posted: 4/6/08 at 1:24am

Really do wonder what wonderful piece of casting they'll come up with for the title role. Perhaps John Cameron Mitchell will indeed reprise his performance.
Great news, hope it comes through.

[Kasie]

Posted: 4/6/08 at 1:32am

This is awesome!!


perfect.

[TheActr97J]

Posted: 4/6/08 at 1:48am

YES! What excellent news!

I'd really love to see this happen!

[titleofusername]

Posted: 4/6/08 at 1:52am

If this is true, I would think that's probably why they chose the Nederlander in the first place. The derelict appeal of it seems appropriate.

[Testing1232]

Posted: 4/6/08 at 8:08am

What IS Kevin Cahoon doing these days?? He was SO good in "Hedwig" !