Mirvish 2010 / 2011 — Page 2

#26

re: Mirvish 2010 / 2011

Posted: 10/13/09 at 9:13am

I wish I hadn't bought my seasons pass this year, and I don't know what Mirvish will have to offer next year to get me to pay up... especially since I don't trust them anymore to actually have the plays they advertise. I also hate that a few of the shows this year are playing the Royal Alexandra... I'm in the cheap seats and wow is it ever uncomfortable up there.

I guess at least Rock of Ages is something different not based on a Disney movie... not sure if it'll get me to go or not though.

#27

re: Mirvish 2010 / 2011

Posted: 10/13/09 at 1:47pm

Not gonna lie. I really enjoyed Rock of Ages. It made for a fun night out. Nothing more. Nothing less. What I hated the most about it was the audience. The audience was overly rowdy (and some even got drunk during the show). Another negative was the fact that they had someone walking around the theatre selling beer DURING the show. Other than that, this is leaps and bounds above WWRY.

#28

re: Mirvish 2010 / 2011

Posted: 10/14/09 at 12:38am

My first reaction was to groan at Rock of Ages but PastorErnst is right, it is at least FAR better than WWRY (or even Shrek for that matter). It's not a great musical but at least the Broadway cast put all their energies to make it silly fun.

Still, I would be hoping for something better to come, especially considering we still haven't had In The Heights or Xanadu. (And I'd rather have WWS or Hair come through).

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#29

re: Mirvish 2010 / 2011

Posted: 10/14/09 at 1:54pm

is mirvish announcing 101 dalmatians for Jan??

#30

re: Mirvish 2010 / 2011

Posted: 12/14/09 at 7:59pm

Ok here is the line up for the 2010/11 Season.

Subscription:

1. A funny thing happened on the way to the forum.

2. God of Carnage

3. Billy Elliot

4. Joseph

5. Pricilla

6. 101 Dalmations

7. Mary Popins

Extra shows: Rock of Ages and Wicked.

#31

re: Mirvish 2010 / 2011

Posted: 12/14/09 at 9:02pm

I dont think that is the line up at all.. 101 Dalmations has been cancelled.. Wicked IS coming back again as well I heard actually as a subscription show possibly this time.

#32

re: Mirvish 2010 / 2011

Posted: 12/14/09 at 9:14pm

Wallybag,
Even though Mirvish had made an announcement about them wanting to bring Billy Elliot, I don't think it's going to happen this coming season. If they're producing God of Carnage AND Joseph AND co-producing Forum and maybe Wicked, where would they put Billy Elliot? It doesn't work out. IT's either Wicked or Billy Elliot.
Maybe-
God of Carnage- Panasonic- spring '11-?
Joseph- Royal Alex- Summer '11 after ROA
Forum- Canon- winter '10 Limited Engagement
Wicked- Princess- '10
ALL OTHER TOURS- Canon and Panasonic BEFORE GOC

Possible Tours:
Mary Poppins
Xanadu
Shrek the Musical

Thoughts???

#33

re: Mirvish 2010 / 2011

Posted: 12/14/09 at 10:53pm

Stratford's Forum To Play Toronto

Updated On: 12/15/09 at 10:53 PM

#34

re: Mirvish 2010 / 2011

Posted: 12/15/09 at 12:42am

Tag, its a transfer of the Stratford production

http://www.playbill.com/news/article/135282-McAnuffs-Stratford-Forum-Will-Play-Toronto-in-2010

#35

re: Mirvish 2010 / 2011

Posted: 12/15/09 at 1:43am

Forum is part of the 2010/2011 Subscription Season. That is what the article says.

#36

re: Mirvish 2010 / 2011

Posted: 12/15/09 at 9:52am

Rock of Ages isnt going to be going anywhere soon.. so the royal alex is out, unless the pull a rock you and eventually move the show to the panasonic and put Joseph in the Royal Alex, but i dont see that happening for at least a year..

Who knows about Joseph... there has also been rumours about the new wizard of oz that Webber is doing in London.. I dont think Mary Poppins is going around here until 2011 atleast on their tour schedule

#37

re: Mirvish 2010 / 2011

Posted: 12/15/09 at 10:51am

What is the source on that line up?

I saw Mary Poppins in London, really didn't like it although the staging was beautiful. I was hoping it wasn't going to make a Toronto stop. I thought Billy Elliot was opening in Chicago? Has it even been announced on tour?

#38

re: Mirvish 2010 / 2011

Posted: 12/15/09 at 1:11pm

cherios, (I've never seen the show, but even if its not the best show, I would still put money on Mirvish bring it to Toronto. Its a well know show, and it is a family show. Therefore, there will be a lot of money made on either end.

Just like when The Little Mermaid tour goes out, it will probably come to Toronto because it, again, is a well known film/show, and it will bring in (usually/hopefully) more than 2 tickets.

#39

re: Mirvish 2010 / 2011

Posted: 12/21/09 at 12:43pm

i spoke to someone at burn the floor on broadway, and they said they are coming to toronto in april for 2 weeks to play the canon theater. it seemed pretty certain, as they mentioned the specific theater they were going to be at - and they weren't familiar with toronto...

i guess this isn't part of the subscription series but maybe an additional show?

#40

re: Mirvish 2010 / 2011

Posted: 12/21/09 at 3:35pm

According to the article about "Catch Me If You Can" possibly coming to Toronto, it also mentions that "Forum" would possibly play the Royal Alex. I thought "Rock Of Ages" was open-ended? Is the thing about "Forum" just jumping the gun?

#41

re: Mirvish 2010 / 2011

Posted: 12/22/09 at 12:16pm

a) Aubrey Dan has money in Wicked. I'm sure he's trying to do everything he can to prevent Mirvish from presenting it again now that he has a production company.
b) What is up with "Forum" at the Alex next December? Maybe a transfer of Rock of Ages to the Panasonic?

#42

re: Mirvish 2010 / 2011

Posted: 12/22/09 at 8:09pm

That'd make sense. Put ROA in the Alex til you recoup (easier in a bigger house), then transfer it to a more intimate setting to sell out easier, and run longer.

#43

re: Mirvish 2010 / 2011

Posted: 12/24/09 at 5:58pm

Woohoo Rock of Ages!

Updated On: 4/20/10 at 05:58 PM

#44

re: Mirvish 2010 / 2011

Posted: 1/1/10 at 3:29pm

It says on the mivish website under Subscriptions that the Season will be anounced soon.

#45

re: Mirvish 2010 / 2011

Posted: 1/10/10 at 2:12pm

Apparently Mirvish is relaunching its website Tuesday. Maybe an announcement about the new season will come with? Or at least an announcement about when they're going to announce it?

#46

re: Mirvish 2010 / 2011

Posted: 1/13/10 at 10:57am

checked out the new site but just the standard "coming soon" about the new season.

#47

re: Mirvish 2010 / 2011

Posted: 1/16/10 at 1:23am

Anyone have any inside info. on when the Season will be announced.

#48

re: Mirvish 2010 / 2011

Posted: 1/16/10 at 3:18pm

Rebecca (musical) Tornoto 2010/2011

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rebecca_(musical)

Updated On: 1/16/10 at 03:18 PM

#49

re: Mirvish 2010 / 2011

Posted: 1/16/10 at 3:34pm

Last season wasn't announced until late February...so there still is time.

What do we know?
God of Carnage
Priscilla (12 week/POW/pre-Broadway/Fall '10)
A Funny Thing Happened... (limited?/RA?/Stratford transfer/Winter '10)

Maybe?
Rebecca
Wicked (why isn't the Canon booked after April?)

#50

re: Mirvish 2010 / 2011

Posted: 1/16/10 at 5:58pm

maybe one or two of the upcoming tours:
mary poppins
9 to 5
little mermaid
shrek
addams family if it tours
xanadu

seems they wanted Dalmatians but it didn't happen.
it would be good if priscilla's bus actually arrives this year.