"Let It Be" to play the St.James
"Let It Be" to play the St.James
jetts7
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#1"Let It Be" to play the St.James
Posted: 5/8/13 at 12:31pm
https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Breaking-News-Beatles-Concert-LET-IT-BE-to-Open-on-Broadway-This-July-20130508
As much as I love the Beatles, but another Beatles tribute show? C'mon.
#2"Let It Be"
Posted: 5/8/13 at 12:43pmThis is just to hold the theater over until A CHRISTMAS STORY, right?
jetts7
Leading Actor Joined: 5/22/11
#2"Let It Be" to play the St.James
Posted: 5/8/13 at 12:57pmIt says its a limited run until December 29 so I am guessing "A Christmas Story" will have to find a different theatre.
#3Marquis
Posted: 5/8/13 at 1:03pmAs mentioned elsewhere in this board, the Marquis is likely A CHRISTMAS STORY's target.
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#5Marquis
Posted: 5/8/13 at 1:12pm
I find this odd since when I passed by the St James yesterday the marquee was advertising a show and it seemed like a one person play. I forgot what the title was but the show was written, directed and starred the same guy. It was weird because nothing was announced and today there is an annoucement for something else. Did anyone else see this?
#7Marquis
Posted: 5/8/13 at 1:41pm
They were filming a movie at the St. James yesterday. No idea if that is what you saw. I have no idea if they were doing both interiors and exteriors.
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#9Marquis
Posted: 5/8/13 at 2:06pm
Sorry, it's not Rain. This is a UK based show
http://www.philly.com/philly/entertainment/music/20130508_ap_theukbeatlesshowletitbetohitbroadway.html
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Posted: 5/8/13 at 2:47pm
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#17Marquis
Posted: 5/8/13 at 11:25pmif it's similiar to Rain, the it'll have a low weekly running costs. But I really don't see this doing well, it should be a shorter run, at least.
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#19Marquis
Posted: 5/9/13 at 1:56amSaw it in London a few weeks ago. It felt a bit odd at first as you realize they're apparently not allowed to say the name, The Beatles, or use the names of any of the members of the band. Quickly though the music takes over. In my opinion that music is still incredible. It's very well performed. I love The Beatles and I liked "Let It Be". I realize that not everyone will agree.
AnythingGoes23
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#20Marquis
Posted: 5/9/13 at 3:20amThe show isn't for your regaular theatregoers. It's for tourists and lovers of the Beatles and if London is anything to go by, there is a strong market for that. I think it will do fine business, probably not at full price but its a very cheap show to run compared to most Broadway shows so its a perfect filler type show,
#22Marquis
Posted: 5/9/13 at 10:54am
I don't get why everybody's saying it's not RAIN when it totally is. It's advertised on the website, for Christ's sake. Money for old rope when you can see a Beatles tribute pretty much anywhere for cheaper. I'll pass.
Seriously!
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