Lloyd Webber's "Wizard of Oz" coming to Broadway? What do you all think?- Page 2

[beautywickedlover]

Posted: 6/25/11 at 5:58pm

If they were to use the "Over the Rainbow" casting show in America I wonder what channel would be best to have it. "You're the one that I Want" was not a hit on NBC.

[beautywickedlover]

Posted: 6/27/11 at 1:19pm

More news about it today at Playbill:

"The producer also revealed that they are currently in negotiation with 'a major star' to take the show to Broadway."

I wonder if they are talking about Michael Crawford reprising the role of the Wizard on Broadway.

"Dorothy- Danielle Hope is lovely, though I don't think they would transfer her."

A U.K. Tour is planned and there's always the chance that she will reprise the role in that production instead like Connie Fisher reprising the role of Maria in the U.K. tour of "The Sound of Music" after originating the role in the 2006 West End revival.



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[AEA AGMA SM]

Posted: 6/27/11 at 5:55pm

Lloyd Webber would have a very hard time getting Equity to grant the concession to bring Danielle Hope over.

[Mister Matt]

Posted: 6/27/11 at 6:04pm

Unless they got a big star I absolutely HAD to see on stage, I'd pass it up. The new songs really don't do much for me and I've seen the movie too many times to justify the need for seeing a lesser attempt made on the material (which I've seen before in a decent production).

[Musicaldudepeter]

Posted: 6/27/11 at 7:41pm

Tony nominations for The Wizard of Oz

Best Musical or Revival of a Musical (depending on what way they look at it)
Best Leading Actress in a Musical (whoever it is)
Best Featured Actress in a Musical - Hannah Waddingham
Best Scenic Design
Best Costume Design
Best Lighting Design

[Eris0303]

Posted: 6/27/11 at 8:34pm

I wouldn't go as far as to start calling Tony noms/wins for a show that may or may not transfer. But, I do think it could have a healthy life should it transfer. As others have said it would bring in the tourists.

Besides, I promised both my mom and sister that we would all see it if it does transfer.

[seamlessicon]

Posted: 6/28/11 at 4:04pm

Doubtful there would be a reality show to cast Dorothy. The Search for Elle Woods and You're the One that I want had abysmal ratings.

Another bad reason for Wizard of Oz is that Wicked would probably steal ticket sales.

[AEA AGMA SM]

Posted: 6/28/11 at 4:12pm

Wicked would probably help ticket sales.

"Can't get seats to Wicked? Come see Andrew Lloyd Webber's new production of The Wizard of Oz! With all the classic moments you already love and more!"

[beautywickedlover]

Posted: 7/14/11 at 4:02pm

According to this article, Webber hasn't decided yet if he wants to bring "Oz" to Broadway. He may or may not.



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[nomdeplume]

Posted: 7/14/11 at 4:31pm

I think it would be unwise to bring it to Broadway.

They just did The Wizard of Oz musical maybe three years ago at the huge theatre at Madison Square Garden and they had trouble filling it.

Better to bring Evita and Love Never Dies and transfer JCS.

[inlovewithjerryherman]

Posted: 7/14/11 at 4:52pm

I think Webber is counting his losses now that he's been hemorraging money on salvaging "Love Never Dies". This is probably why he's bringing the Stratford JCS to Broadway instead of his "arena tour" idea, to save on production costs.

If he does bring "The Wizard of Oz" to Broadway, I think he'd need to do the reality casting format in order to have a true hit. I think the show would do better than the Grease show - Americans would rather watch divas duke it out for a coveted American screen role, and I think would enjoy having a stock in giving birth to the "next Judy".

Grease didn't work because of it's dual casting format. Viewers couldn't put stock in one performer, since their attention was divided between the Dannys and Sandys. And nonetheless, Grease on Broadway still pulled a profit.

[SeanMartin]

Posted: 7/14/11 at 5:17pm

Man, I must really be out of it these days because I thought those sets were the ugliest things going. They had zero charm and style. The Netherlands production of THE WIZ was more interesting visually.

[jetts7]

Posted: 7/14/11 at 5:29pm

My prediction for the cast:

Dorothy: Jennifer Damiano or Ariana Grande
The Wizard: Michael Mulheren
Tin Man: Reed Kelly
Lion: Gregory Jbara
Scarecrow: Adam Pascal
Glinda: Megan Hilty
Wicked Witch: Kate Shindle

[jamiekennywicked]

Posted: 11/29/11 at 5:25pm

Anymore news on a transfer? If it means anything I doubt Hannah will transfer as many had hoped seeing as she has now left the UK production.

[jetts7]

Posted: 11/30/11 at 3:33pm

Please come to Broadway!!!!!

[beautywickedlover]

Posted: 12/1/11 at 2:53pm

I don't really like making quick assumptions, but Waddingham probably didn't leave the show on good terms. She does a history of being a very outspoken person.

http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/theatre/article-23386047-spamalot-actress-attacks-olivier-awards-snub.do

[wskrs4]

Posted: 12/2/11 at 10:57am

I doubt Equity rules would allow the majority of the cast to transfer over.

[dreaming]

Posted: 12/2/11 at 11:28am

If they decide to bring this over, I want Michael Crawford to transfer. I would hope Equity might let him come over. I've always wanted to see him live, and he might be the one compelling reason for me to see it.

[Eris0303]

Posted: 12/2/11 at 12:50pm

I've always wanted to see him live, and he might be the one compelling reason for me to see it.

Same. The main reason I would go would be to see Crawford in person.