Next for the Lunt?

[Tking0012]

Posted: 12/7/17 at 12:23am

Have they announced a new show for after Charlie closes? 

[Littleshopofcarrie]

Posted: 12/7/17 at 1:20pm

Dreamgirls?

[CurtainPullDowner]

Posted: 12/7/17 at 2:54pm

I hear this DREAMGIRLS is quite good, but I would not want to be compared to Michael Bennett's production. Not now, not ever.

 

[Graymerchant]

Posted: 12/12/17 at 10:58am

Well, it looks as if Ain't Too Proud isn't coming in as it's going to D.C. for a tryout. Therefore, that isn't going in. I truly hope this house doesn't sit empty this spring. 

 

[BroadwayConcierge]

Posted: 12/14/17 at 8:31pm

Looks like it might be the new Donna Summer musical.

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Rialto-Chatter-Has-SUMMER-THE-DONNA-SUMMER-MUSICAL-Found-Its-Broadway-Home-20171214

[BJR]

Posted: 12/14/17 at 9:32pm

Well, that's a surprise! It was so obvious the two shows would be competing for who could arrive first, especially since they have the same concept of three actresses playing each iconic star. And I thought Cher would beat Donna there when they announce dates for next fall. It's also interesting given the word from La Jolla is Summer needs a lot of work.

[RippedMan]

Posted: 12/14/17 at 10:45pm

Sounds like the producers don't care about having a quality show and just think people will come for the tunes. Which, hey, I'm excited for it. But judging from the pics it looks pretty bare bones. But Broadway doesn't have a lot of "fun" musicals right now, so maybe it will fill that void.

[Olivia11]

Posted: 12/15/17 at 1:38am

Seeing it in La Jolla next week. Will let you know what I think.

[Robbie2]

Posted: 12/15/17 at 5:29pm

http://www.lajollaplayhouse.org/donna-summer

 



 

Updated On: 12/15/17 at 05:29 PM

[BroadwayNYC2]

Posted: 12/15/17 at 8:35pm

This show needs another out of town tryout.  It desperately needs work. A shame they are rushing this in. 

[BJR]

Posted: 12/15/17 at 9:32pm

BroadwayNYC2 said: "This show needs another out of town tryout. It desperately needs work. A shame they are rushing this in."

I was actually thinking it would be a shame if it wasn't ready and sunk its own chances and stole the thunder from THE CHER SHOW, too (assuming it's in good shape).

[BroadwayNYC2]

Posted: 12/15/17 at 9:46pm

I was actually thinking it would be a shame if it wasn't ready and sunk its own chances and stole the thunder from THE CHER SHOW, too (assuming it's in good shape).

 

Having seen it, it isn't ready. Needs a ton of work for what could be a fun show. Plus the Lunt is too big for this show, which is relatively bare bones. A smaller house would work, where they could create demand. The material has potential, but I hate to see it wasted to beat a show with more hype. 

[RippedMan]

Posted: 12/16/17 at 12:06am

I think a smaller show would add more to the “party” aspect. The Lunt is long and narrow. Feels wrong. But they seem like they just wanna throw money and see if it sticks.

[broadwaysfguy]

Posted: 12/17/17 at 5:31am

having seen Donna, am really surprised they are launching this in april 2018...the book is very weak, and the show is well, just not that good overall. I would see the Cher musical over this sight unseen on the Cher side, just for the music and Cher's story. it will be very interesting to see how Donna does...

as always i wish them well!

[ACL2006]

Posted: 12/17/17 at 9:20am

seems like this season will have more than it's share of flops(Donna Summer, Margaritaville, Spongebob, M Butterfly, Home For The Holidays).