Network w. Brian Cranston at the National
Network w. Brian Cranston at the National
MarkBearSF
Broadway Legend Joined: 1/25/11
#1Network w. Brian Cranston at the National
Posted: 1/27/17 at 9:18am
According to Variety, Brian Cranston will be starring in a stage version of "Network" directed by Ivo Van Hove at the National Theatre in London.
What a timely piece!
http://variety.com/2017/legit/news/bryan-cranston-howard-beale-in-network-revival-at-national-theatre-in-london-1201971009/
neonlightsxo
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/29/08
#2Network w. Brian Cranston at the National
Posted: 1/27/17 at 9:41am
Bryan Cranston* 's involvement hopefully spells a transfer so we don't all have to book flights out there.
#3Network w. Brian Cranston at the National
Posted: 1/27/17 at 1:55pm
neonlightsxo said: "Bryan Cranston* 's involvement hopefully spells a transfer so we don't all have to book flights out there.
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Yes to this! Especially since I don't fly.
carolinaguy
Broadway Star Joined: 10/13/06
#4Network w. Brian Cranston at the National
Posted: 1/27/17 at 2:52pm
MarkBearSF said: "According to Variety, Brian Cranston will be starring in a stage version of "Network" directed by Ivo Van Hove at the National Theatre in London.
What a timely piece!
Network is that rare film that has managed to remain timely since the day it was released over 40 years ago.
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#5Network w. Brian Cranston at the National
Posted: 1/27/17 at 2:57pm
I wonder if this means the rumored Damn Yankees revival has been shelved.
theatregoer3
Broadway Star Joined: 3/8/13
#6Network w. Brian Cranston at the National
Posted: 1/27/17 at 2:59pm
This is wonderful news! What an exciting collaboration!
neonlightsxo
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/29/08
#7Network w. Brian Cranston at the National
Posted: 1/27/17 at 3:14pm
What was the intended timeline of Damn Yankees? Was it supposed to be this year?
Stage Door Sally
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/4/09
#8Network w. Brian Cranston at the National
Posted: 1/27/17 at 3:15pm
Damn the Yankees, I'm mad as hell and would rather have Network.
#9Network w. Brian Cranston at the National
Posted: 1/27/17 at 3:21pm
neonlightsxo said: "What was the intended timeline of Damn Yankees? Was it supposed to be this year?
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I'm not sure. It's possible that they might be planning for 2018, which could mean back-to-back productions for Cranston. That may not be something he'd want. But that's all just speculation on my part.
Cupid Boy2
Broadway Legend Joined: 1/5/13
#10Network w. Brian Cranston at the National
Posted: 1/27/17 at 3:41pm
I'd shelve Damn Yankees, too, to work with Ivo Van Hove. Maybe if we're lucky, we'll get both.
neonlightsxo
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/29/08
#11Network w. Brian Cranston at the National
Posted: 1/27/17 at 4:08pm
Stage Door Sally said: "Damn the Yankees, I'm mad as hell and would rather have Network."
Same.
Wilmingtom
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/18/11
#12Network w. Brian Cranston at the National
Posted: 1/27/17 at 5:15pm
Damn Yankees is a B musical that relies on the leading lady. Cranston would be wise to steer clear of it. Network sounds like a wonderful project all around.
MarkBearSF
Broadway Legend Joined: 1/25/11
#13Network Transfer Casting / Replacements
Posted: 1/27/17 at 6:23pm
I was thinking of the economics of a transfer, and as an expensive non-musical, it could be a difficult prospect. especially after he leaves following a limited contract. Then I thought again. Howard Beale could be played in many different ways and offers the meatiest bits of ham for any actor of a certain age (assuming they can carry off 8 shows a week in an exhausting role). Kevin Kline, Kevin Spacey, even William Shatner or Whoopi Goldberg. So it could get some longevity to recoup.
Diana is another meaty role - and, being non-musical, could be open to more actresses. And Max would be great for Nathan Lane (fits into his choice of role recently) or N.L. Butz.
#14Network Transfer Casting / Replacements
Posted: 1/27/17 at 6:29pm
Ivo van Hove is a judicious cutter.
#15Network Transfer Casting / Replacements
Posted: 1/27/17 at 7:50pm
Cranston is a good fit for the material, though I'm really curious to see what van Hove does with it.
#16Network Transfer Casting / Replacements
Posted: 1/27/17 at 11:51pm
FrankieSay said: "Ivo van Hove is a judicious cutter.
Seems painful---like circumcision.
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#17Network Transfer Casting / Replacements
Posted: 1/28/17 at 12:24am
If the National Theater announced this today, then they've been planning it for a while. We only first heard mention of a possible Damn Yankees revival this week. My guess is that they foresee the musical being on a later timeline.
Network will likely be one of those enormous cast affairs that virtually only the RNT can afford to mount-- that will make a transfer only likely if it gets out of the park reviews in London.
RippedMan
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/14/05
#18Network Transfer Casting / Replacements
Posted: 1/28/17 at 1:42am
Having seen van Hove's NYC shows, this seems an odd choice for him. A little commercial? But curious to see what he comes up with. Hopefully it's smarter than The Crucible staging.
#19Network Transfer Casting / Replacements
Posted: 1/28/17 at 6:17am
TweetyPie2 said: "Yes to this! Especially since I don't fly."
Ironic username/avatar then, no?
#20Network Transfer Casting / Replacements
Posted: 1/28/17 at 6:38am
neonlightsxo said: "Bryan Cranston* 's involvement hopefully spells a transfer so we don't all have to book flights out there."
It will almost certainly be on NT Live.
#21Network Transfer Casting / Replacements
Posted: 7/14/17 at 2:43pm
God I hope this is on NTLive. I'd be there!
Trailer came out today - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=brNTHw_HZN8
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