LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS returning Off-Broadway this Fall? — Page 2

haterobics said: "And what Broadway house can compete with the intimacy of 270 seats?!?"

Completely agree. I remember getting a survey on this, too, and it was very specific that the producers wanted an intimate, stripped-down version of the show. I'm personally skeptical that the concept would work, but this cast and creative team could definitely make it work. If anything, it's something to look forward to.

The "Upstairs" theatre at the Westside doesn't have those awful poles that are in the Downstairs theatre, right? Looks more like stadium seating? I just realized I've seen close to a dozen things Downstairs yet have never been Upstairs.

Upstairs is open and very raked - great - I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change ran there for 12 years. I produced Clever Little Lies upstairs with Marlo Thomas and it was wonderful. Downstairs, we had Carol Lawrence in Handle With Care and, for the right show, it's perfect even with the columns (sort of feels like the Orpheum did back when I saw Little Shop the first time)...but upstairs for this production is groovy. I will bring Jackie Joseph to opening!

LarryD2 said: "Groff is going to be out for 2 full weeks of a 10-week run?"

That’s what the Telecharge site says. He does the first seven weeks, out two weeks, and back for the final week.

Hot Pants said: "I love Jonathon Groff, and he’s likely going to do a great job. However, I think he’s way too handsome to play Seymour. No matter how homely they dress him, he’s still going to look too good. I personally would’ve preferred Brandon Uranowitz. I also would’ve liked Ethan Slater as Seymour if they wanted to go for a younger actor. I think Blanchard will likely be a very good Audrey, and Borle is perfect for Orin."

In my humble opinion, you can't get any hotter than Jake Gyllenhaal, yet he was believably nebbish-y in the City Center Encores version of LSOH not too long ago (and with the incomparable original Audrey, Ellen Greene!!). I love Groff and think he can do nerdy/nebbish-y very well...

I can't wait to see this!! Love Groff, Borle, Blanchard!! Excited.... :)

Updated On: 7/22/19 at 11:27 AM

kade.ivy said: "Couldn't resist this. Never seen Little Shop in any iteration. Groff is out when I'm in town (he's out 11/5-11/17, for anyone interested), but I'm excited for Borle and Blanchard! $69 side orchestra is a great deal!"

Ugh really. Same time I’m in town. So disappointing

How incredibly fun. Not everything needs to be on Broadway, I love the intimacy of this theater, it makes it even more special. Looking forward to going in late November.

That's insanely cool news! A cast, director and design team of that caliber in a small off-Broadway theatre? By the way, I can totally imagine this moving for a brief Broadway run to get some Tony love.

There are SO many things that make me happy about this! Groff, Borle, BLANCHARD. Little Shop. Tiny theater. Affordable seats.



Mid October!

Not too many of those $69 seats, only 20ish/performance. Get 'em while you can!

Just booked two $69 tickets for second week of previews. Tammy Blanchard is going to be delicious!

What a wonderful mid-summer treat this news is!

I was thinking, that same thing re: Groff's coverage. (If it's Gyllenhaal, I might be pretty bummed to no see him. Not because I couldn't buy a 2nd set of tix but because I'm in production at that time and can't really make it to NY.)