No more plays on Broadway...

After Saturday, there will be no more plays on Broadway 'till September 14th. That's kind of sad when you think about it.

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Actually the 13th (Mauritius), not that that makes this situation any better.

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That's a serious shame...

*moment of silence*

Yet, as you said, when September (and October!) roll around, we'll have a whole SLEW of great ones with not only incredible casts, but also great people involved behind the scenes and phenomenal material as well!

The old adage holds true: when it rains - it POURS!

In fact, when I come to NYC in November, i'm seeing two musicals and two plays...

and i've never seen a play before in my LIFE!

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Some people think thee are just 2 shows on Broadway- Xanadu and Legaly Blonde! On in recent weeks Vannessa Redgrave and Angela Lansbury, Frank Langella etc were across the road from each otherin straight plays but hardly a mention was made on here about any one who went. Thankfully London is a little healthier on the play side at the moment.

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I cant wait for Cyrano.

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Well, it's just been announced that August: Osage County by Tracy Letts is coming to Broadway in the fall. That will definitely liven the play scene up a bit and get people in.

You guys are so lucky!

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And HOMECOMING starts previews Nov.23. Hooray -

And check out Broadway directors taking a crack at opera direction at the MET during the 2007-2008 season, too.

WHERE ARE ALL THE MODERN DAY PLAYWRIGHTS?!?!?!

Actually that's not fair. I'm sure there is plenty of good material out there.

The problem more likely lies in the fact that the cost of a Broadway show has gone through the roof, and visitors do not want to take a chance on a new or unfamiliar work. They feel a lot safer investing their entertainment dollars in a "sure thing". Give them material they know and love and they will come!

Hmmm...Familiarity really DOES breed contempt! HAHA!

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"I wish people would step outside their safe little boxes and TRY something new."

I always preferred musicals, but I gave a couple of plays a chance. I've seen Twelve Angry Men, Doubt, and I think something else. I was slightly bored.

When tourists pay tons of money, the reason they pick a "happy musical" over the play is because tourists want to leave the city happy...and generally don't you leave some musicals with a happy feeling? I'm not saying that there aren't plays that leave you feeling happy. There's just that sterotype of the "good, fun, musical comedy" that people are eager to see. In terms of spectacle, musicals are better, in my opinion. In terms of depth, plays are generally better. It's all about what you are looking for when you see a show.

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Oh please, this happens every single year. Plays run more accordingly to the "season". On this day one year ago, only two plays were running (History Boys and Lieutenant of Inishmore). It's always very dry, play- wise at this time of year.
Shouldn't we be grateful in some ways that plays have a much faster turnabout time than musicals on Broadway? I can think of a list of reasons this is optimal. And I don't hear anyone complaining that as of now, 16 plays are set to open later this season, while only 8 musicals are officially set. OMIGOD THAT'S ONLY HALF THE AMOUNT OF PLAYS!

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Piss off dip****..

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Good point, Smaxie. What an exciting list!! Eee.

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That pretty much stinks. I personally like musicals, but I would never turn down a chance to see a Broadway play. It's just too bad.