Is the Neil Simon getting another show

Posted: 12/19/08 at 8:07pm

I thought it was announced that there was something going into the Neil Simon after Hairspray but I cant seem to find the info.

[PiraguaGuy2]

Posted: 12/19/08 at 8:18pm

No. They're turning it into the East Coast's largest Jack-in-the-Box.

[Mr Roxy]

Posted: 12/19/08 at 8:55pm

Not for awhile I am afraid.

[yankees1253]

Posted: 12/19/08 at 9:09pm

sorry not for awhile, lucky if one goes there soon after hairspray closes. it is defintite theatre for a musical not a play. i feel a maybe new musical like if addams family comes to broadway, but i feel more like a revival such as godspell or if they decide to bring the wiz back.

[zepka102]

Posted: 12/19/08 at 9:21pm

Other threads people have said that Addams Family has the Shubert.

I see no problem keeping Hairspray there til they get something... I'm not ready for it to leave.

[PiraguaGuy2]

Posted: 12/19/08 at 9:24pm

Blithe Spirit has the Shubert. The rumor around here was that the Dirty Dancing "musical" would be transferring to the Neil Simon, but that doesn't seem to be happening.

[Princeton78]

Posted: 12/19/08 at 9:25pm

I'm with you Zeppy. :)

[Schmerg_The_Impaler]

Posted: 12/19/08 at 9:32pm

If "Dirty Dancing" ever transfers to Broadway, I'll, like, pull a Czolgosz at the stagedoor.

Sweeney Toddler, the only reason why I opened this thread at all is because I absolutely love your username. And it made me imagine George Hearn's head on a two-year-old body, which isn't something I'll likely be soon forgetting.

[adamgreer]

Posted: 12/19/08 at 9:33pm

Maybe if Minsky's has a successful out of town tryout, they'll take it?

[PiraguaGuy2]

Posted: 12/19/08 at 9:36pm

I think it's a pretty risky show to open in this climate.

[zepka102]

Posted: 12/19/08 at 9:49pm

Blithe Spirit is limited. Addams Family isn't supposed to open until next Fall I believe.

[cello_dude]

Posted: 12/19/08 at 10:07pm

I think it would be all too perfect for The Addams Family to take the Belasco Theatre

[PiraguaGuy2]

Posted: 12/19/08 at 10:08pm

It'll be too big a show for that house. It'll go into a larger house more suited to musicals, like the Neil Simon or Shubert.

[cello_dude]

Posted: 12/19/08 at 10:11pm

I know, but the atmosphere would be wonderful

[ThankstoPhantom]

Posted: 12/19/08 at 10:27pm

I have no idea about the backstage area of the theatre, but I would love to see Rebecca, if it does come, to take residence at the Neil Simon in 2010.

[jagfkb]

Posted: 12/19/08 at 11:09pm

Damn Yankees anyone? Or is that still going into the St. James?

Also, I agree, the Belasco would be perfect...

[PiraguaGuy2]

Posted: 12/19/08 at 11:11pm

Where is this coming from that Damn Yankees is happening?

It's NOT HAPPENING.

[RyToast1]

Posted: 12/20/08 at 1:18am

Oh PiraguaGuy, but it IS

[RentBoy86]

Posted: 12/20/08 at 3:13am

I don't see what other people see in "Hairspray." It was good, but it's had its moment in the sun. When I saw it a few weeks ago I saw nothing fresh or new about it. It seemed like the exact same production I saw on tour a few years ago. You'd think the Broadway production would have been bigger, and better, but it wasn't.

[songanddanceman2]

Posted: 12/20/08 at 6:20am

I think your insane if you don't think Dirty Dancing will make its way to NY, its a cash cow, a huge cash cow

[Elke]

Posted: 12/20/08 at 6:24am

Absolutely. I saw the London production a while ago and have never seen so many people buying (tons!) of merchandise. I wish Minsky's would get the Neil Simon though... fingers crossed for that one!

[Mr Roxy]

Posted: 12/20/08 at 12:06pm

In this economy, cash cows end up in the slaughterhouse.

[Elke]

Posted: 12/20/08 at 12:15pm

Mr Roxy, normally, I would agree with you. But (much to my surprise) I didn't notice any bad economy when I saw those middle aged ladies stocking up on 'I carried a watermelon' and 'Nobody puts baby in a corner' t-shirts.
Updated On: 12/20/08 at 12:15 PM

[Mr Roxy]

Posted: 12/20/08 at 12:19pm

Please explain the quotes.

Thanks

[Elke]

Posted: 12/20/08 at 12:20pm

Not much to explain, they're quotes from the movie / show....

http://www.themerchandisingshop.co.uk/shop/shop/product_list.php?&shopid=134&catid=322