OFFICIAL: INTO THE WOODS Broadway Revival to Open at the St. James Theatre, Performances Begin June 28, 2022 — Page 2

People were saying the transfer was D.O.A. because we didn't get an announcement at the final City Center performance, but, when the possibility of huge profits is there, producers will move heaven and earth, and this is a case in point. As has been said before, Sara Bareilles was the key, and, if she was on board from the beginning, it was always going to happen, one way or another.

Updated On: 5/26/22 at 08:51 AM

TaffyDavenport said: "People were saying the transfer was D.O.A. because we didn't get an announcement at the final City Center performance, but, when the possibility of huge profits is there, producers will move heaven and earth, and this is a case in point. As has been said before, Sara Bareilles was the key, and, if she was on board from the beginning, it was always going to happen, one way or another."

People were saying it was DOA because a bunch of anonymous commenters said it was happening on a message board (myself included). Rumors don’t hold a lot of water around here. It didn’t matter that the news came directly from sources involved in the transfer. Not to mention that it did almost fall apart a couple times since the initial word broke.

Updated On: 5/26/22 at 08:54 AM

Patina as the Witch and Brian as the Baker is fantastic casting! Take my money!!

Plannietink08 said: "Will it be eligible for the Tonys?"

I’m wondering the same thing myself. Are they going to withdraw due to the production’s strictly limited run like Sunday in the Park with George back in 2017?

Not just you.

Jeffrey Karasarides said: "Plannietink08 said: "Will it be eligible for the Tonys?"

I’m wondering the same thing myself. Are they going to withdraw due to the production’s strictly limited run likeSunday in the Park with Georgeback in 2017?"

I’m guessing that decision will be based on what the pre-sale numbers look like. The St James has a significantly higher capacity than the Hudson, so if tickets don’t rocket their way into the stratosphere then the producers may be more willing to give up those 1600 or so comps. 

Jeffrey Karasarides said: "Plannietink08 said: "Will it be eligible for the Tonys?"

I’m wondering the same thing myself. Are they going to withdraw due to the production’s strictly limited run likeSunday in the Park with Georgeback in 2017?"

This is pure speculation on my part, but for Tony voters a limited engagement ending in August might be more accessible than an engagement ending in April. This show will be ending around the time some of the big Fall shows are suiting up. Also, the Tonys losing a chance to have Sara Barielles on the show would be missing a bet big time.

KevinKlawitter said: "Jeffrey Karasarides said: "Plannietink08 said: "Will it be eligible for the Tonys?"

I’m wondering the same thing myself. Are they going to withdraw due to the production’s strictly limited run likeSunday in the Park with Georgeback in 2017?"

This is pure speculation on my part, but for Tony voters a limited engagement ending in August might be more accessible than an engagement ending in April. This show will be ending around the time some of the big Fall shows are suiting up. Also, the Tonys losing a chance to have Sara Barielles on the show would be missing a bet big time."

 

As noted by @AEA AGMA SM above - the Sunday situation was decided by the production, not by the Tonys. Yes Spring is a crowded time for the voters, but I’m sure they would have happily made time for Sunday. And I’m sure they would have loved to have Gyllenhaal performing on the broadcast as much as Bareilles. 

IIRC, the production decided since they were closing before the Tonys, and couldn’t benefit from any wins, it wasn’t worth it for them to spare the voter/nominator comps – since they were selling so well, but also on a tight recoupment schedule. 

 

Or any guesses on how fast it’ll sell out? 

Well, that was easier than I thought it would be. Got a ticket to the closing performance.

Sprung for center orch seats, because its one of the few shows I am going to be able to see this summer, but the prices aren't bad. 

Just got my tix! Row L Center Rear Orchestra! Anything closer was way out of my price range!