New Broadway Theater- Page 4

[hearthemsing22]

Posted: 6/27/24 at 12:59pm

ErmengardeStopSniveling said: "Most of the theatre owners feel that Broadway has enough theatres (including Shubert, which owns the most and scrapped plans to build a theatre on that empty lot next to the Imperial, and has chosen not to covert Stage 42 into a Broadway house).

Considering the demand by the audience, I think the owners are right.

In an unlikely world where we DID get a new theatre, a ~1200-seater would probably be most beneficial. Something in that sweet spot of the Wilson/Broadhurst/Nederlander. And, ideally, it would be a flexible space.

A large, flexible, rentable off-Bway space might be the most needed thing right now. Not everything must be on Broadway."

So like...hmm...I don't know- The Shed? 

[bigbelterbaby]

Posted: 6/27/24 at 1:00pm

hearthemsing22 said: "bigbelterbaby said: "In 2026 it will be 40 years since the last newly built Broadway theatre opened (The Marquis). And while many have been rebuilt (Stephen Sondheim) or renovated we just need more space. Look how few Off-Broadway theatres are closing due to not being able to afford their building/land. Our one true gift was the return of the Hudson Theatre. bless ambassador theatre group and millennium hotel for giving us this theatre back."

Yes, so lets build a new theater just because its been 40 years. Again, we're struggling to fill the current Broadway theaters and you're saying we need a new one??? I'd say renovate the current houses instead."

Actually every Broadway theater is booked currently with more shows waiting for a spot and not enough spaces, we currently have 9 shows from last season that are playing through the year most likely, the more successful shows that come in the less open theatres, and a show having to close prematurely just for another show is dumb! 

[bigbelterbaby]

Posted: 6/27/24 at 1:04pm

Broadway Flash said: "ATG might want to do it. I feel like Shubert has left that lot vacant in case they want to build something adjacent to the imperial. "

They are unfortunately building a large skyscraper next to the Imperial called “The Torch” that will have a theme park ride inside. https://newyorkyimby.com/2024/03/renderings-revealed-for-the-torch-at-740-eighth-avenue-in-midtown-manhattan.html
 

I did find this article from 2022 about some producers wanting to build a new high tech flexible Broadway theatre, not sure what happened since then. https://www.forbes.com/sites/leeseymour/2022/02/28/coming-soon-to-broadway-a-new-broadway-theatre/
 

 

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[Kad]

Posted: 6/27/24 at 1:12pm

bigbelterbaby said: "hearthemsing22 said: "bigbelterbaby said: "In 2026 it will be 40 years since the last newly built Broadway theatre opened (The Marquis). And while many have been rebuilt (Stephen Sondheim) or renovated we just need more space. Look how few Off-Broadway theatres are closing due to not being able to afford their building/land. Our one true gift was the return of the Hudson Theatre. bless ambassador theatre group and millennium hotel for giving us this theatre back."

Yes, so lets build a new theater just because its been 40 years. Again, we're struggling to fill the current Broadway theaters and you're saying we need a new one??? I'd say renovate the current houses instead."

Actually every Broadway theater is booked currently with more shows waiting for a spot and not enough spaces, we currently have 9 shows from last season that are playing through the year most likely, the more successful shows that come in the less open theatres, and a show having to close prematurely just for another show is dumb!"

There will always be more shows than theatres and adding new venues won't change that, nor is "build more theatres" in any way a viable or practical solution in midtown. Even a single new theatre would take years to come to fruition.

[ErmengardeStopSniveling]

Posted: 6/27/24 at 1:21pm

bigbelterbaby said: "I did find this article from 2022 about some producers wanting to build a new high tech flexible Broadway theatre, not sure what happened since then.https://www.forbes.com/sites/leeseymour/2022/02/28/coming-soon-to-broadway-a-new-broadway-theatre/"

The people behind that supposed project are fifth-rate jokers. The announcement was never based in reality, nor did it have any firm plans.

[Broadway Flash]

Posted: 6/27/24 at 2:03pm

The skyscraper is tragic for many reasons and it’s ugly as hell.  But they didn’t sell the entire lot.  I think there’s enough room there for a theatre. 

[BroadwayNYC2]

Posted: 6/27/24 at 2:30pm

Please think harder then. 

[bigbelterbaby]

Posted: 6/27/24 at 2:35pm

That article has pictures of the excavation site that goes right up to the foundation of the Imperial, it’s the whole block except those three row houses that must not want to sell so they’re building around them. The Shuberts didn’t fight hard enough for a theatre in that spot. If it takes years of planning maybe finding a site that’s available before everything is torn down for skyscrapers should start now. 

[Dreamboy3]

Posted: 6/27/24 at 4:46pm

ErmengardeStopSniveling said: "Jordan Roth is focused more on producing (the Esparza GALILEO musical and Welch's GATSBY). I don't blame him from getting tired of the whole "being a landlord" thing. There's a ton of headaches that an independent producer doesn't have to deal with...and he still gets preferential treatment by ATG and has something of a say in their global operations."

Boo hoo for Jordan Roth. It must be hard when your parents buy you a theater company. 

[BroadwayNYC2]

Posted: 6/27/24 at 4:59pm

Yall complain about the same things and people week after week, kind of embarrassing me thinks!