John Kander, Lin-Manuel Miranda, & Susan Stroman to adapt Martin Scorsese's "New York, New York" to Broadway - Page 4

[ACL2006]

Posted: 10/26/22 at 7:05pm

No casting yet?

[inception]

Posted: 10/26/22 at 7:08pm

jacobsnchz14 said: "Previews begin March 24 at the St. James"

What a bummer!  I'll be in the city the previous week for Dear World.  I guess if it's a hit I'll see it sometime in the distant future.  If it's a miss, I'll be glad I didn't waste a spot on a preview.

[Jarethan]

Posted: 10/27/22 at 10:18am

joevitus said: "TaffyDavenport said: "joevitus said: "BroadwayNYC2 said: "And let’s stop pretending this film is a beloved classic. It’s by no means bad, but it ain’t really an important page in American cinema. I don’t think many will care that it’s a different story."

Bizarre take, considering the critical consensus."

How is it a bizarre take? The critical consensus was mixed, at best, and it's not a film most people have even seen."

It was mixed upon original release, but it was re-evaluated in a much more positive light after the movie was restored. It's bizarre to have such a dismissive take on it now."

I thought the movie was terrible, with some great musical interludes.  I have read that the leads in the movie (I don’t even remember anyone else being in the movie) are NOT the leads in this…that the show is to be spread across multiple characters.  I imagine that casting will tell us more, e.g., if Anne Hathaway is signed as rumored, then that article was probably wrong.

Susan Stroman hasn’t had a musical hit in eons, but I see her as a big plus for a big, brassy musical, so I am cautiously optimistic.

[dramamama611]

Posted: 10/27/22 at 10:42am

Highland Guy said: "Most people know this film.

 MOST?   Highly unlikely.   I wouldn't even say MOST above 50.   I've HEARD of it, but never seen it...not one minute of it.  I've never talked about films and heard this mentioned (by ANYONE) Know OF it?  Sure.  

"

 

Updated On: 10/27/22 at 10:42 AM

[Highland Guy]

Posted: 10/27/22 at 11:03am

dramamama611:  Sorry to.hear that.

Updated On: 10/27/22 at 11:03 AM

[QueenAlice]

Posted: 10/27/22 at 11:03am

Most people under 50 have never even heard of SOME LIKE IT HOT so it’s highly unlikely they’ve ever heard of NEW YORK NEW YORK. Ultimately, both shows will have to succeed on their own merits, they can’t rely on audience familiarity with the source material, which in both cases sounds very altered for the stage. 

[MysteriousLady]

Posted: 10/27/22 at 11:09am

Highland Guy said: "dramamama611: Sorry to hear that you're one of the few."

I love the movie, but it bombed and is mostly unknown today, unlike most of Scorsese's output. Famous title due to the song written for the movie. 

[Robbie2]

Posted: 10/27/22 at 11:22pm

ErmengardeStopSniveling said: "I love that artwork!! So stylish and classic."

 

[Robbie2]

Posted: 10/27/22 at 11:24pm

Robbie2 said: "ErmengardeStopSniveling said: "I love that artwork!! So stylish and classic."

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https://newyorknewyorkbroadway.com/

Updated On: 10/27/22 at 11:24 PM

[Robbie516]

Posted: 10/29/22 at 1:21pm

Any word on casting? Maybe Adrienne Warren?

[ErmengardeStopSniveling]

Posted: 10/29/22 at 1:23pm

Robbie516 said: "Any word on casting? Maybe Adrienne Warren?"

Anna Uzele and Jeremy Jordan is the latest word that I've seen thrown around here.

Per a reputable source, Adrienne's focus is on TV/film right now. TINA was a lot for her and she needs a theatre break.

Updated On: 10/29/22 at 01:23 PM

[Robbie516]

Posted: 10/29/22 at 1:29pm

Cool. Jeremy Jordan would sell some tickets 

[Robbie516]

Posted: 11/8/22 at 9:17pm

Any update on casting? I’d expect soon

[ErmengardeStopSniveling]

Posted: 11/8/22 at 9:23pm

Robbie516 said: "Cool. Jeremy Jordan would sell some tickets"

Not significantly. He is not a star in the ticket sense.

[Sutton Ross]

Posted: 11/8/22 at 10:56pm

Robbie516 said: "Cool. Jeremy Jordan would sell some tickets"

Absolutely. His run in Little Shop was basically sold out most of the time. 

 

[Jarethan]

Posted: 11/8/22 at 10:58pm

Robbie516 said: "Cool. Jeremy Jordan would sell some tickets"

I do t see how you can conclude that.  What is your basis?

[BJR]

Posted: 11/9/22 at 8:38am

I imagine they're hoping for the tourist crowd attracted to a show with that name. That seems like the logic if they're going without major stars, and aren't relying on familiarity with the non-hit film since they've changed it considerably anyway.

That seems a big gamble for the St James! But I hope they can pull it off.

[uncageg]

Posted: 11/9/22 at 12:23pm

They have started TV promos with that artwork and the title song being played on the piano. 

[The8re phan]

Posted: 11/9/22 at 12:44pm

Well, hate to burst our bubbles, but Jeremy Jordan just announced he'll be on Seth's Broadway cruise March 31st - April 5th. at the same time this is set to start previews

Updated On: 11/9/22 at 12:44 PM

[Robbie516]

Posted: 11/9/22 at 1:01pm

wonder who the male lead will be now?

[Robbie516]

Posted: 11/9/22 at 4:09pm

Any ideas of who will star now?

[Robbie2]

Posted: 11/9/22 at 4:16pm

Robbie516 said: "Any ideas of who will star now?"

Hugh Jackman?

[getatme]

Posted: 11/9/22 at 5:06pm

Anna Uzele and Colton Ryan led the most recent workshop.

[Robbie516]

Posted: 11/10/22 at 11:12am

Colton Ryan would be good..interested to see him as a lead