Into The Woods- Signature Superior to Broadway- Page 2

[akhoya87]

Posted: 12/6/22 at 11:32am

(1) There's a lot to like about both productions, and they complement each other well. 

(2) The Kennedy Center has a broader "reach" than Signature.  There are lots of folks in the DMV area who are aware of the Kennedy Center who also have no idea that Signature even exists.  

(3) There are plenty of people in the DMV area who would (a) go see a show at the Kennedy Center featuring Broadway-acclaimed actors and actresses, (b) would not go to New York to see the same said show, given the expense involved, and (c) would also not go to Signature Theatre's production.

(4) I'd wager that there are plenty of people who live in the DMV area who've seen either the NYCC/Broadway version, and would pay money again to see it on their "home" stage.  I haven't seen SJB, and thought about seeing the show at the St. James.  Now I'll keep my powder dry and see it here in D.C.

(5) Thirty performances is a lot for D.C.  I do wonder whether the Kennedy Center will be able to fill all those seats.  But I don't think the Signature production is going to be a major factor re:  whether all those seats will be filled.

[this_is_ridiculous]

Posted: 2/13/23 at 7:44pm

https://www.tiktok.com/@sigtheatre/video/7186414164217204011?lang=en

 

love this clip of Katie Mariko Murray as Cinderella in Signature Theatre's Into the Woods.

(Katie is now in the cast of RIDE THE CYCLONE at Arena Stage!)

[George in DC]

Posted: 2/13/23 at 9:16pm

akhoya87 said: " But I don't think the Signature production is going to be a major factor re: whether all those seats will be filled."

Probably not, but I saw the Wonderful Signature production three times (major changes in cast each time thanks to Covid) and consequently have no desire to see the Kennedy Center tour.