Musicals most likely still coming Spring 2017

Someone was discussing this in the Groundhog Day thread, but I wondered what announced shows we really expect to actually hit theaters this coming Spring.

Come from Away seems like a nearly sure thing (and I've seen rumors of it taking the Belasco).

Bandstand keeps coming up, but that seems 100% dead in the water, or am I wrong?

Spongebob is the one I keep expecting to hear an official announcement on (I even have a guess of what theater they're waiting for and keep anticipating a closing notice that hasn't come)

Half-Time...I just have no idea either way.

Amelie seems like it's almost definitely coming, but I'm not really expecting it until next Fall.



Keep in mind, this is not based on any real information--only rumblings I've read on the board or heard in the air. But I'm curious if anyone has any more actual info (though other rumors and guesses are also always a treat).

Be pretty disappointed if War Paint doesn't transfer, particularly given the apparent confidence people like Liza Headband had about its transfer (that it was already confirmed). That said, there is still a lot of time to announce a transfer.

I sure hope War Paint transfers. I know commercial producers are attached, but I think having a nonprofit like LCT bring in it would make more sense.

Updated On: 9/13/16 at 05:35 PM

Kad said: "For some reason, there is a contingent of people on here who keep trying to make Bandstand a thing. There's been absolutely no word about it after its less than inspiring debut at Papermill a year ago. The producers announced a plan to try to get it to Broadway in 16-17 last November, with no concrete details and no updates since that time. There haven't been any industry presentations, workshops, or readings, either."

I know several people who were involved with it at Papermill, and they were told recently that the show is still supposed to be coming in., for whatever that's worth.

The Nutty Professor! (I kid. I kid)

Didn't someone say Bandstand was 100% dead? I honestly hope it's true, so Laura can do Frozen

They're not going to hire Laura Osnes for FROZEN.

What, no talk of King Kong, Lord of the Rings, Busker Alley, Oklahoma (either the DC Signature or Bard productions), Ken Davenport's latest project, Whorehouse, or Yank?

Ooh, I could see Amélie at the Kerr.

Bright Star finished its D.C. tryout in mid January 2016 and started previews on Broadway by the end of February. It's possible.

broadwayindie said: "I actually don't have any insider information on this, but given the type of show Spongebob wants to be (semi-interactive) it seems like the Schubert may be the best fit unless another show has already snatched that space



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Hello, Dolly has the Shubert.

LesWickedly said: "
Hello, Dolly has the Shubert.

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And did Spongebob announce any partnership with the Shuberts? I haven't found news of that, but I could certainly have missed it. I just keep wondering (and I'm not hoping it closes, just looking at grosses) if Kinky Boots might pack it in before Spring. Seems like it could be a fit.