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I just returned from seeing it, and I can confirm that Carolyn was OUTSTANDING as Diana tonight! Lizzy Parker was also amazing as Natalie! The production overall was INCREDIBLE! Met Michael Longhurst after the show, and I asked him if Broadway is next, and he said it's definitely his main goal. So, I hope plans go through and an announcement is made soon!

Broadway Flash said: "Why is he so eager to get this to New York? It feels like this whole project was aimed at Broadway the whole time. Is it the cash he’s after??"



Yes, it’s the money. Because there’s nothing more bankable than a revival of next to normal without any famous people. Invest in this if you can. It’ll run for decades!

I saw this amazingly sung show last week in London, and was blown away by the quality of all the voices, both male and female...CAISSIE LEVY got me sobbing out loud singing I MISS THE MOUNTAINS...whether or not this production moves on to Broadway, i am so glad i saw it here in London!

Updated On: 9/29/24 at 03:59 PM

I heard there was a LOT of back and forth about whether they wanted to transfer this season or wait until next. Not sure where they landed, but the intention to come to Broadway is certainly there.

I just hope they wait. It’s a crowded season for revivals.

I think it would make most sense for a transfer to be down at The Roundabout. Like Caroline or Change.

getatme said: "Last I heard, Roundabout is interested in transferring it. The goal is certainly broadway, but for the 2025 - 2026 season. My guess would be Caissie (obviously), Jamie, Eleanor, and Jack Wolfe would transfer with it."

I'm really hoping for a 2025-26 transfer. I got to see the show once a the Donmar and 7 times at Wyndham's, but I'm hoping my last show wasn't my goodbye. Caissie absolutely deserves a Tony win, and I don't see it as likely if this runs in 2024-25. I also cannot imagine the production transferring without all of the Goodmans reprising their roles? In any case, I hope that the release of the pro-shot doesn't get tied up forever.

Also, I would have sold a kidney to see that Lizzy/Carolyn show, but I did catch Ben's debut as Dan and Jake's debut as Gabe. Ben's Dan didn't break my heart the way Jamie's did. I feel like Jamie's interpretation of Dan is what finally made me realize the extent to which Dan is hurting/in denial. Jake's Gabe blew me away. Thought he was really stellar.

binau said: "Well DBAK I hate to brag but I did manage to catch the Lizzy/Carolyn show - but I wish I had seen the understudy men too and never got to!!!"

I bet it was such a great show! Between us, we saw all four, then!

Even though Ragtime no longer seems to be transferring, I assume that if this is coming in, it’s still holding for next season ?

Updated On: 11/26/24 at 09:48 AM

The Sweaty Oracle on Tik Tok posted today about the show now transferring with the original London leads. Fall 2025. If this is true, I am thrilled! Could it take the Booth?

I hope so and would track with the Theaterboard rumor earlier this month. And Cassie could either choose N2N over Ragtime or Ragtime Spring 2026.

There's also this Reddit post (https://old.reddit.com/r/Broadway/comments/1hmu6fl/2025_broadway_predictions/) that says it's predictions but has several points (N2N Transfer, Giant, Purple Rain, Ragtime LCT, Evita) that I've heard rumored here or elsewhere online (which does mean it could be a compilation of rumors/wishes and not new info).

You know who on Tik Tok says this is no longer transferring. Unfortunately he’s usually correct. Anyone know for sure? I was really looking forward to seeing this again in the states.