Is Diana going to Netflix? — Page 5

^ That's what I'm thinking as well. This show never opened, barely anyone saw it, it was a mediocre show at best. Some money is better than no money I guess. This isn't a long established show that people will still go to (Les Mis, Hamilton, Phantom), so I guess this is their only move.

Updated On: 8/12/20 at 08:12 PM

I have no idea, I truly hope this succeeds but this seems like a strange move for a show with hardly any buzz this past Winter.

chrishuyen said: "Legally Blonde is a big one for filmed/aired while still running, and I've heard Jerry Mitchell say that he attributed a lot of the later Broadway/touring audience to people who had first seen it aired on MTV. I believe Kate Shindle's also said something similar when she mentioned talking to people at stage door.

To a lesser extent, I believe Daddy Long Legs was as well during the run off Broadway. I think the interesting thing here is that despite the first few previews and the San Diego run, this show is largely unseen and has no cast album yet (they announced they were recording it so I wonder if it'll help stir up interest if they release it before the film). Legally Blonde (I presume) already had its fans of the musical based on the music/actors and not just the original movie.

Personally, I found the show fairly mediocre so I don't see a filmed version helping its ticket sales, especially since it doesn't seem to be a "bring the family" kind of movie where kids/teens would become super invested in it and see it over and over again (which I feel was the demographic for Legally Blonde). But if this turns into a success, it could definitely change how other producers approach shows. Then again, we're in pretty unique circumstances so maybe not...

I'd love to see the new Company filmed though?"

I agree with you about Company,as I posted yesterday. I'd even start a Netflix subscription just for that. (I know,I know. I need to get one already!)

chrishuyen said: "Legally Blonde is a big one for filmed/aired while still running, and I've heard Jerry Mitchell say that he attributed a lot of the later Broadway/touring audience to people who had first seen it aired on MTV. I believe Kate Shindle's also said something similar when she mentioned talking to people at stage door.

To a lesser extent, I believe Daddy Long Legs was as well during the run off Broadway. I think the interesting thing here is that despite the first few previews and the San Diego run, this show is largely unseen and has no cast album yet (they announced they were recording it so I wonder if it'll help stir up interest if they release it before the film). Legally Blonde (I presume) already had its fans of the musical based on the music/actors and not just the original movie.

Personally, I found the show fairly mediocre so I don't see a filmed version helping its ticket sales, especially since it doesn't seem to be a "bring the family" kind of movie where kids/teens would become super invested in it and see it over and over again (which I feel was the demographic for Legally Blonde). But if this turns into a success, it could definitely change how other producers approach shows. Then again, we're in pretty unique circumstances so maybe not...

I'd love to see the new Company filmed though?"

Both Legally Blonde and Daddy Longlegs failed to recoup their investment. So, not a valid point.

Jordan Catalano said: "If that was the case, why would they have announced a new opening night today? There’s no reason at all to do that."

It costs nothing to announce an opening date, or a tour, etc. Just ask Ken Davenport. I think they really are trying to and probably will open. But sometimes these types of announcements are hail marys. Sometimes they are to show the investors that you are still fighting. And sometimes they are the statements of a delusional producer (see the above-referenced producer.)

If it can be done safely, I'm all for it.

I am definitely not the target audience for this production. I don't care about the Royal Family, or Diana, and the reviews have been decidedly mixed.

But it would be foolish not to recognize the fascination Diana and the Royal Family holds here. The producers have nothing to lose. Their show, unlike most, will be recorded for posterity - and that might even drive some ticket sales if people like it. Neither does Netflix. It will either do well for them, and serve as a musical extension of The Crown, or it won't, and at least they'll have something new to promote next year. (Let's face it, everyone will be out of material by 2021.)

And for me, hey, I've got nothing to lose either except 2 1/2 hours (or however long the show is). I'm curious enough to watch it for free since I already have a Netflix subscription. I'm all in favor of more recorded musicals and plays.

Diana will easily receive a larger worldwide audience on Netflix than it would have ever gotten from a two year run on Broadway. Much larger and it will certainly include 100 percent of everyone whoever posted here. All great for the cast and Jeanna de Waal in the lead and I'm sure there will be much lively discussion about it later (what else will be happening?) But as for a follow up opening on Broadway with social distancing almost certainly still in place I don't see it happening.

I agree except that there are too many unknowables to say "almost certainly" that there will be social distancing in May. But what we can say almost certainly is that there will not be a sufficient audience for this in May to rationally open it, unless the Rich's just want to throw away that many more gallons of creamer profit so they can have a party.

Maybe they wisely invested those profits in Viagra!