In the Heights Broadway Transfer Rumors
In the Heights Broadway Transfer Rumors
Yankeefan007
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/20/04
#1In the Heights Broadway Transfer Rumors
Posted: 4/26/07 at 7:06pm
As per ATC:
http://www.talkinbroadway.com/allthatchat/d.php?id=1394292
"They are in the process of looking for an appropriate theatre. One of their top choices is the St. James. If all goes according to plan, performances will start in October/ November."
#2re: In the Heights Broadway Transfer Rumors
Posted: 4/26/07 at 7:08pmI would say the theater is to big. If she Schoenfeld was open it would be good.
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NathanLaneStalker
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/11/06
#2re: In the Heights Broadway Transfer Rumors
Posted: 4/26/07 at 7:08pm
I don't think the show can work on Broadway. I'm not a fan of it, but from what I've seen, it is a traditional Off-Broadway show. I just don't think it could find an audience on Broadway.
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Yankeefan007
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/20/04
#3re: In the Heights Broadway Transfer Rumors
Posted: 4/26/07 at 7:43pm
That's what they said about....
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Trish2
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/20/06
#4re: In the Heights Broadway Transfer Rumors
Posted: 4/26/07 at 8:02pmI'm sorry but IN THE HEIGHTS is no GG, SA, AQ, SV or RENT. Not even in the same league.
Clarinetbiter135
Leading Actor Joined: 6/16/04
#5re: In the Heights Broadway Transfer Rumors
Posted: 4/26/07 at 8:15pmWell, I loved In The Heights. And I wish it all the sucess!
#6re: In the Heights Broadway Transfer Rumors
Posted: 4/26/07 at 8:21pmI'd love to have Priscilla Lopez back in a Broadway musical.
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#7re: In the Heights Broadway Transfer Rumors
Posted: 4/26/07 at 8:21pmI would love to see this show on Broadway.
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#8re: In the Heights Broadway Transfer Rumors
Posted: 4/26/07 at 8:22pmit'd be interesting if they transfered it.
Trish2
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/20/06
#9re: In the Heights Broadway Transfer Rumors
Posted: 4/26/07 at 8:25pmOf course I'd love to see Ms.Lopez back as well. But not in this piece. Especially for $100.00. It'll never happen.
teka21
Leading Actor Joined: 12/19/06
#10re: In the Heights Broadway Transfer Rumors
Posted: 4/26/07 at 8:32pm
I enjoyed In The Heights more than Grey Gardens, and hope it has success on a Broadway stage.
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#11re: In the Heights Broadway Transfer Rumors
Posted: 4/26/07 at 9:55pm
Glad to see they're being realistic about trying to transfer uptown. The idea of a show like that thinking about transferring to Broadway in the first place is a bit of a stretch, but it's fun to dream; but the idea of them transferring to one of the largest houses on Broadway (currently with just under 1,700 seats) is laughable.
I saw the show and even went back to take a friend. It's a really cute show; it's got a lot of heart; I think it's more successful in capturing the whole Latino spirit than shows I've seen by more accomplished and well loved composers (like Bernarda Alba, which I thought was terrible).
While I think it would be sweet for this show to try to transfer and give more people the opportunity to see it, the idea of a show (with no overwhelming buzz, awards or stars attached) thinking about transferring into one of the most massive houses on Broadway is beyond crazy. That's insane troll logic.
[Edited to clarify the seating capacity.]
Updated On: 4/27/07 at 09:55 PM
#12re: In the Heights Broadway Transfer Rumors
Posted: 4/26/07 at 10:06pmThe St.James doesn't seat 13,650 people.
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#13re: In the Heights Broadway Transfer Rumors
Posted: 4/26/07 at 10:09pmum, I don't think you can compare In The Heights to Bernarda Alba.
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desiree armfeldt
Broadway Star Joined: 1/8/07
#14re: In the Heights Broadway Transfer Rumors
Posted: 4/26/07 at 10:16pmI HOPE SO!!! This show was one of the most incredible pieces of theater I have seen in awhile. I recommend it to anyone!!!
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#15re: In the Heights Broadway Transfer Rumors
Posted: 4/26/07 at 10:23pmHow did Bernarda Alba get into this--I don't see even a remote similarity
broadwaybelter
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/26/04
#16re: In the Heights Broadway Transfer Rumors
Posted: 4/26/07 at 10:26pmPerhaps the Hispanic aspect of both shows...
#17re: In the Heights Broadway Transfer Rumors
Posted: 4/26/07 at 10:30pmReginaPhalange1017: I think it's more successful in capturing the whole Latino spirit than shows I've seen by more accomplished and well loved (composers (like Bernarda Alba, which I thought was terrible).
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#18re: In the Heights Broadway Transfer Rumors
Posted: 4/26/07 at 10:35pmAh missed that. Bernarda is one of my top scores of the past 5 years--but besides a basic broad latin feel--in terms of theme, mood, setting, time (I could go on) I see no comparable similarity whatsoever... I guess both were off-Broadway as well *shrug*
lancerpanz
Chorus Member Joined: 2/25/06
#19re: In the Heights Broadway Transfer Rumors
Posted: 4/26/07 at 10:50pmi think that ITH is so much better than all of the shows listed by Yankeefan
notyourself
Chorus Member Joined: 5/21/06
#20re: In the Heights Broadway Transfer Rumors
Posted: 4/26/07 at 10:53pm
<< The St.James doesn't seat 13,650 people. >>
It does. That's its weekly capacity.
Trish2
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/20/06
#21re: In the Heights Broadway Transfer Rumors
Posted: 4/26/07 at 10:58pmYankeefan seems to have started this thread with no credibility except from a thread from another chat board. Don't you just love when people have such nerve?
#22re: In the Heights Broadway Transfer Rumors
Posted: 4/26/07 at 11:44pm
I hope we at least get a Cast Recording.
I hated Alba too.
RentBoy86
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/15/05
#23re: In the Heights Broadway Transfer Rumors
Posted: 4/26/07 at 11:44pmI don't think it has the buzz around it like the other shows did, but maybe if it wins some of the recent awards?
#24re: In the Heights Broadway Transfer Rumors
Posted: 4/26/07 at 11:53pmnot trying to beat a dead horse here, but I hardly think Bernarda Alba qualified as a musical about the "latino expierence". haha.
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