Chorus Member Joined: 5/1/11
MOUNTAINTOP is a monodrama about Martin Luther King, performed by Laurence Fishburne. DETROIT is a drama by Lisa D'Amour. It was at Steppenwolf, where it was praised by Charles Isherwood -- so that's why it's coming to Broadway (the NY Times is already on record as liking it). Austin Pendelton's the director.
Chorus Member Joined: 5/1/11
"Other Desert Cities is moving to Broadway?"
Yes. It would have moved this season but there was no available theatre.
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/30/08
I second the motion for a revival of TITANIC. Love that score.
THE MOUNTAINTOP is actually a two-hander about Martin Luther King, taking place the night before he died. The other role is a female maid at the motel, which is apparently yet to be cast.
Has anything been announced to go into the Richard Rodgers or St James, apart for the 'Hair' revival.
I thought Zorba, Hedwig and Love Never Dies were opening at some point.
What musicals are rumored to be opening later this season in the fall?
Does LOVE NEVER DIES still plan on opening in NY?
Broadway Star Joined: 2/21/11
Right now it looks dismal. Hopefully the Spring shows will be more exciting.
The Marquis, Nederlander, Booth, Rodgers, Longacre, Belasco, Golden & Lyceum will all be empty come mid-July. Any news on any fillers for the remainder of the summer or openings in the fall? Whats next to OPEN? Can You Call It?
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/30/08
Evita is supposedly eyeing The Neil Simon for next Spring.
Personally I would love to see Follies transfer to the St James, but I don't think its likely...
EDIT:Nevermind.
I hear tell that On a Clear Day You Can See Forever will be opening up in the Saint James.
Swing Joined: 6/6/11
Has anyone heard anything new about a possible "Peter and the Starcatcher" transfer?
Broadway Star Joined: 2/21/11
^ since adam is apparently playing roger in the new production of RENT id say thats not happening anymore
Swing Joined: 6/6/11
They could always recast the role though, couldn't they?
I give Rent a few months then in November it'll die off.
Also if it does continue, they could replace Adam.
I enjoyed Titanic and would be happy to see it come back .... Please kill Annie with bucket and mop ....
I most look forward to EVITA and Godspell
massof, Mountaintop is also the show that Halle Berry pulled out of due to her child custody battle.
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