Next Off-Broadway show to transfer to Broadway? — Page 3

I've heard from the higher-ups at both 2ST and Circle that they are both pushing for the transfer, pending the reception of the show at 2ST. 2ST has been looking for a Broadway transfer since Little Dog closed, and Circle has a working relationship with 2ST. I was lucky enough to see a reading of the show (with changes since "Feeling Electric") before rehearsals began, and the show is good, just very dark, and, frankly, depressing. But, time will tell how the show is received and if Circle's owners will continue to court 2ST for the transfer. Ticket sales have been brisk, due to the power that is A. Ripley and B. Darcy James. That and involvement from a certain Rent alumnus.

I'm sure ticket sales are brisk, but Alice Ripley, Brian d'Arcy James, (and even Anthony Rapp) are hardly box office names.

It's way too dark and depressing for mainstream audiences.

He's been associated with it for the longest time. While he's not in the 2nd Stage cast, it wouldn't surprise me if they find a way to give him a cameo.

I believe Rapp is the assistant director.

I unfortunately did not catch Feeling Electric, and as such can't really comment on the changes. Anthony Rapp is assistant directing, but he's not being publicized as such. I think a lot of the ticket business is coming from musical theatre fans and just the general public expecting the next Rent or SA.

You know, I would really love to see a production of Zanna, Don't play the Circle in the Square. I feel like that show would work REALLY well in that space, and it's definitely got a story and a score that should be heard by a wider audience.

Maybe a new cast though? Not the off-Broadway cast? I'd love to see Danny Calvert play Zanna again, he was FABULOUS in L.A., and the Kate in Los Angeles, Rebecca Johnson, I believe? was also brilliant. Enrico Rodriguez should make a comeback as Mike, but only if Dan Pacheco (from the L.A. cast) could understudy him. They were both so great in such different ways. Anyway, I'm just saying, I think that show could do very well with a well-promoted and well-casted run at the Circle in the Square.

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Actorman, no best score for N2N? What do you think would win instead?

I think d'Arcy James would be in the Best Actor category, not featured.

I'm sorry I forgot best score I do believe it will definately win. Unless of course it opens the same time as billy elliot because I do love that show.