Helen Hayes Theatre - What's Next? — Page 3

Kad said: "Since this is Second Stage'svenue, I doubt anything will be going in here that isn't affiliated with Second Stage's programming."

Producers can still rent it out like Roundabout houses. 

Yes, I am aware of that, but Roundabout owns five stages in midtown, with 3 on Broadway, allowing it to have flexibility in mixing rentals and programming; Second Stage has 2 in midtown, one of which is off-Broadway.

Second Stage has explicitly stated the purpose of its Broadway house is to provide a space to develop and stage works by living American writers.

I never said they couldn't or were unable to rent it out. I just don't think they will choose to, particularly not so soon after opening their doors and especially when they have seasonal programming.

Kad said: "Yes, I am aware of that, but Roundabout owns five stages in midtown, with 3 on Broadway, allowing it to have flexibility in mixing rentals and programming; Second Stage has 2 in midtown, one of which is off-Broadway.

Second Stage has explicitly stated the purpose of its Broadway house is to provide a space to develop and stage worksby living American writers.

I never said they couldn't or were unable to rent it out. I just don't think they will choose to, particularly not so soon after opening their doors and especially when they have seasonal programming."

Here's the deal: they're broke. Yes they would obviously prefer a tenant with a living American playwright in tow, but if they don't have a choice, they are going to rent to someone because otherwise there may be no money to fund ANY programming. What would you do?

Revival of Next To Normal.

 

In all seriousness, they should rent to GFTNC or Oklahoma. 

Ruta Lee in GYPSY

Updated On: 12/6/18 at 03:13 PM

AnnieBlack said: "Oklahoma- if I'm wrong I will never post here again"

Just a reminder. Thank goodness!