Most Overdue Revival

[Rentaholic2]

Posted: 3/28/22 at 5:59pm

Curious what people think now that Funny Girl finally happened.  I would say the following, probably in this order:

Dreamgirls
The Wiz
Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
Parade 
Secret Garden

I would maybe even add The Sound of Music - hard to believe it's been almost 25 years.
 

[Theatrefanboy1]

Posted: 3/28/22 at 6:05pm

Sound of Music

Joseph

secret Garden

Parade

 

[Call_me_jorge]

Posted: 3/28/22 at 6:07pm

Passion

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 3/28/22 at 6:28pm

I’d say at this point in time it’s got to be “Dreamgirls”.

[ggersten]

Posted: 3/28/22 at 6:32pm

Maybe for Encores : Raisin, Purlie, Two Gentlemen of Verona

[ggersten]

Posted: 3/28/22 at 6:32pm

Maybe for Encores : Raisin, Purlie, Two Gentlemen of Verona

[ATerrifyingAndImposingFigure]

Posted: 3/28/22 at 6:33pm

I’ll say, while it’s been twice revived, I think we’re due for a Sweeney Todd on Broadway that’s not minimalistic as both of the revivals were. I’d love to see the show tackled all grandiose like Hal Prince originally did it.

I also agree with the mentions of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Passion, Parade, and Dreamgirls. Crazy to think the last one hasn’t been back since the first production.

[Highland Guy]

Posted: 3/28/22 at 6:51pm

My One and Only.  This show made me cry happy.  Tommy and Twiggy were "wonderful".

 

 

[JasonC3]

Posted: 3/28/22 at 6:55pm

Floyd Collins

[poisonivy2]

Posted: 3/28/22 at 7:03pm

Secret Garden

[g.d.e.l.g.i.]

Posted: 3/28/22 at 7:04pm

ATerrifyingAndImposingFigure said: "I’ll say, while it’s been twice revived, I think we’re due for a Sweeney Todd on Broadway that’s not minimalistic as both of the revivals were. I’d love to see the show tackled all grandiose like Hal Prince originally did it."

Well, how grandiose it will be remains to be seen, but keep your eyes peeled this fall.

[TotallyEffed]

Posted: 3/28/22 at 7:23pm

Kiss of the Spider Woman, of course.

[RWPrincess]

Posted: 3/28/22 at 7:27pm

Beauty and the Beast

[KevinKlawitter]

Posted: 3/28/22 at 7:38pm

Show Boat

[pmensky]

Posted: 3/28/22 at 7:43pm

Tommy and Kiss of the Spider Woman (with Nicole Scherzinger, Robin de Jesus and Josh Segarra)

[spicemonkey]

Posted: 3/28/22 at 7:51pm

Show boat 

secret garden 

[Jeffrey Karasarides]

Posted: 3/28/22 at 8:09pm

I did a blog post about this not too long ago. The shows I listed were Dreamgirls, Guys & Dolls, Mame, Man of La Mancha, Oliver!, and Show Boat.

​Which Musicals Are Due for Broadway Revivals?

[leisner15]

Posted: 3/28/22 at 8:53pm

Would love to see Joseph transfer from West End

[A.J.]

Posted: 3/28/22 at 9:27pm

City of Angels

 

[tomwsjr]

Posted: 3/28/22 at 9:49pm

Dreamgirls 

My One and Only 

Raisin 

The Best Little Whorehouse..

Sophisticated Ladies

Agnes of God

The Secret Garden 

City of Angels 

 

[Dan6]

Posted: 3/28/22 at 9:58pm

Agree with many of those above, and would add:

Ragtime

Grand Hotel

Urinetown

Crazy For You

Me and My Girl

The Drowsy Chaperone

 

 

[Dollypop]

Posted: 3/28/22 at 10:39pm

Flower Drum Song

[Valentina3]

Posted: 3/28/22 at 11:22pm

g.d.e.l.g.i. said: "ATerrifyingAndImposingFigure said: "I’ll say, while it’s been twice revived, I think we’re due for a Sweeney Todd on Broadway that’s not minimalistic as both of the revivals were. I’d love to see the show tackled all grandiose like Hal Prince originally did it."

Well, how grandiose it will be remains to be seen, but keep your eyes peeled this fall."

 

Ooof tantalizing. If this is actually true, I really hope that powers that be decide to bring Carolee back as Mrs Lovett because she was a miracle in that role at Barrow Street production a couple of years ago. Although, if this is indeed a Broadway revival, she might not be a big enough name.

 

[RippedMan]

Posted: 3/28/22 at 11:39pm

As much as I long for a Dream Girls revival, I'm not sure we're there quite yet? With the success of the movie and tours and it's being doing regionally, I'm not sure the "NEED" is there. But heck, I'd. go see it. 

I'd rather see some old chestnut like Mame that I've never seen/heard. Much like "Hello Dolly." 

Maybe in a different vain, but I'd love to see someone take a crack at "All Shook Up." I just think there's a hit show in there and with the new Elvis movie coming up, I think there's going to be a renewed interest in his music for the younger generation. 

[g.d.e.l.g.i.]

Posted: 3/29/22 at 12:36am

Valentina3 said: "Ooof tantalizing. If this is actually true, I really hope that powers that be decide to bring Carolee back as Mrs Lovett because she was a miracle in that role at Barrow Street production a couple of years ago. Although, if this is indeed a Broadway revival, she might not be a big enough name."

She'd better than who they have in mind, who is about equal in name status as far as I'm concerned. Co-starring with Jake Gyllenhaal in a previous Sondheim revival isn't exactly the sole criterion I'd be interested in, but hey, I ain't them.