Per ATC: WHITE CHRISTMAS on Broadway rumors

[Yankeefan007]

Posted: 4/5/08 at 11:04am

""White Christmas" Fall/winter limited engagement "rumored" to be @ the Marquis starting in Oct.! YEAH! Finally!! nm"


http://www.talkinbroadway.com/allthatchat/d.php?id=1553526

[The Insider]

Posted: 4/5/08 at 11:06am

It might go to the City Center or another theater for a limited engagement like the Grinch. I believe Wintuk returns to the theater at Madison Square Garden.

[jaystarr]

Posted: 4/5/08 at 11:07am

So I guess.. the rumors are TRUE then, huh? .. that CRY-BABY will fold sooner or later which means ... It will NOT be there till Fall...

J*

[Not Barker, Todd.]

Posted: 4/5/08 at 11:08am

Eh. I so dislike seasonal limited runs in Broadway houses.

[jaystarr]

Posted: 4/5/08 at 11:09am

I guess WHITE CHRISTMAS wont have Brian D'Arcy by then...


I am glad you guys will have to see this production in NYC. It played in Boston for two Christmas Seasons. Randy Skinner's chreography is worth the price of admission by itself, but that's just about it! Dottie D' Luscia even came to Boston last Christmas just to see this!

J*

[scaryclowns223]

Posted: 4/5/08 at 11:10am

I support this for one reason- Jeffry Denman. This guy needs a starring role on the rialto.

Unfortunately, it seems that Brian d'Arcy James won't be joining him.

[jaystarr]

Posted: 4/5/08 at 11:15am

They say at ATC that WHITE CHRISTMAS might start in OCTOBER at the Marquis...

So CRY-BABY will play till September or October?

I kinda feel sorry for CRY-BABY...Marquis had already a new tenant... Its like ...one of those old the Western Movies ..when a cowboy gets into a gun-duel match..there's a mortician that's already measuring the cowboy's dimension for his coffin...lol...

Cry-Baby has not even open yet!!!!

J*


Updated On: 4/5/08 at 11:15 AM

[WickedBoy2]

Posted: 4/5/08 at 11:24am

Thats Showbiz!

[StageFan2]

Posted: 4/5/08 at 12:37pm

Yes! Please let this rumor be true. Please.

[Mr Roxy]

Posted: 4/5/08 at 1:19pm

Would WC be a seasonal run or open ended? I cannot see it playing during the summer months.

I also fear it might have the same fate as most movie musical to stage adaptations. They do not have a good track record:

Singing In The Rain
Gigi
Meet Me In St Louis

[InfiniteTheaterFrenzy]

Posted: 4/5/08 at 1:22pm

I would love to see this. The cast recording is great.

[puppetman2]

Posted: 4/5/08 at 1:27pm

The Theater of Stars production played here last Christmas and was a wonderful show. It was not the D'Arcy James - Jeff Denman version but has terrific choeography and direction by Jeff Calhoon. I'm not sure how it will be received my NYC audiences and critics, but was a sell out here in out 3000 seat theater. A fun show with great Irving Berlin music.
It is NOT a carbon copy of the film but has some great plot changes.

[jaystarr]

Posted: 4/5/08 at 1:28pm

WHITE CHRISTMAS is a seasonal show. Ive seen it here in Boston and its a cute "family" show! The dancing are really really good. It played here in Boston for two Holiday season for nearly a SOLD OUT run at Wang Center, considering the theater is 3,000 seats.



Updated On: 4/5/08 at 01:28 PM

[MCfan2]

Posted: 4/5/08 at 1:30pm

Hmm, interesting. I wouldn't call it a great movie musical, though my best friend adores it, but it's kind of fun. Although a lot of the fun comes from Danny Kaye, so I hope they have someone really good in that part. (As for plot changes, I can't help but think that a few plot changes would be a plus in this case!)

[Mr Roxy]

Posted: 4/5/08 at 1:32pm

The Wang is indeed huge

Upstairs they have mirrors on each side but unfortunately, to save money on maintenence, they are painted over. The lobby was featured in The Witches Of Eastwick

The cast album is indeed very good.This would be great to see around Christmas time.

Updated On: 4/5/08 at 01:32 PM

[broadwayfan7]

Posted: 4/5/08 at 1:33pm

That's great news! I love White Christmas!

[jaystarr]

Posted: 4/5/08 at 1:35pm

If you like Irving Berlin's Music - you will enjoy the show... though the book kinda sucks!... they just put all those great Irving Berlin songs into the musical which was taken from the movie version- actually added more songs- but I love LET YOURSELF GO, BLUE SKIES & I LOVE THE PIANO numbers!

BTW- I am talking about the Randy Skinner version that played in Boston, Los Angeles and San Francisco that will be the one that's gonna be on Broadway, if this all gets ironed out!

Here's the Cast Recording at Amazon... on sale now for $8.98

https://www.amazon.com/White-Christmas-Irving-Berlin/dp/B000ICLTFA/ref=pd_bbs_sr_8?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1207416843&sr=8-8





Updated On: 4/5/08 at 01:35 PM

[MungoGypsy8232]

Posted: 4/5/08 at 1:49pm

This is kind of like Young Frankenstein overtaking The Pirate Queen, except Mel Brooks was rude about it. Also, call me immature but Roxy you made my day with "The Wang is indeed huge " :P

[blaxx]

Posted: 4/5/08 at 1:51pm

So CRY-BABY will play till September or October?

I doubt that the producers would keep it open and put thousands into it just for fun and knowing they won't get any of it back. If anything, the theater would be dark until Fall.

[rose_pearl]

Posted: 4/5/08 at 1:51pm

The cast recording is SO great. I admit I wish Brian AND Jeffrey would/could do it. But I mean, it's just a rumor for now...I just have an attachment to the guys.

[Mr Roxy]

Posted: 4/5/08 at 1:52pm

I am glad I made your day Mungo - no matter how unintentional it was.

[jaystarr]

Posted: 4/5/08 at 2:00pm

^^^ lol. I saw that too..


Speaking of Wang Theater . I did a Special Photo Thread on it, so you'll know what Mr. Roxy is talking about:

My Special Photo Thread on The Wang Center : Series on Beautiful & Historic Theater Across America (Quarterly Series)
https://forum.broadwayworld.com/readmessage.cfm?boardid=1&boardname=bway&thread=950550#3350388


and speaking of my Special Photo Thread... Yes! It will be back this week! I am doing a Special Photo on a Theater in NYC ..... as promised for the month of April.... then in June a Theater in San Francisco!


Can you guys guess what theater in NYC? if you guess it right... THERE WILL BE A PRIZE!!!

Clue : Remember is Historic & Beautiful... and I will be in NYC tommorow to take photos of that VERY VERY special theater!



J*


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For more info on My Special Photo Threads this year 2008:

1.The Fabulous Fox Theater in Atlanta, GA: (last Juanuary)
https://forum.broadwayworld.com/readmessage.cfm?boardid=1&boardname=bway&thread=955196#3440852

2. Suprise Theater in NYC- Can you guess? (this April)
***will be posted thsi week

3.The Orpheum Theater in San Francisco (this June)

4. The Chicago Theater in Chicago, IL (this October)

******************





Updated On: 4/5/08 at 02:00 PM

[Yankeefan007]

Posted: 4/5/08 at 2:05pm

Has to be either the Cort or the Lyceum or the Belasco.

[jaystarr]

Posted: 4/5/08 at 2:08pm

Unfortunately its NOT a BROADWAY House bec. I cannot get a permission to take photos...


I am sure you..New Yorkers will be very happy & pleased with this one...When You talk about this theater... You think right away of NEW YOUR CITY


J*
Updated On: 4/5/08 at 02:08 PM

[jaystarr]

Posted: 4/5/08 at 2:19pm

Other clues:

1. Iconic Theater of NYC.
2. It has produced more "GREAT" talents than any other theater I know.
3. It was featured in at least 5 Broadway shows.. I can think of....

I will just suprise you guys this week!

J*

(and sorry to threadjack!) Updated On: 4/5/08 at 02:19 PM