Potential Theatres for "Moulin Rouge"- Page 2

[Elizabeth Moore]

Posted: 7/11/18 at 5:47pm

The boxes are generally seating at the Colonial. The set felt like it was designed for a Broadway theatre and made to fit the Colonial. We were in the middle right of the front balcony and it felt like an obstructed view seat (it was not advertised as such and really shouldn't have been). 

It is a BREATHTAKING set, regardless. I'm curious to see how it evolves as it eyes Broadway.

[brightbroadway]

Posted: 7/11/18 at 5:48pm

What about the Walter Kerr? It will be open after Springsteen closes in December.

[Jonwo]

Posted: 7/11/18 at 6:21pm

I imagine the producers of Moulin Rouge are looking at 1400-1700 seat theatres for its Broadway run which would rule out theatres like the Belasco or the Kerr. 

[BroadwayNYC2]

Posted: 7/11/18 at 6:24pm

I'm hoping they take their time with this one and not rush it in if it isn't ready. Timbers is bouncing right into Beetlejuice after and I fear a Broadway transfer in the Spring would be hasty. 

[Dolly80]

Posted: 7/11/18 at 6:26pm

This thread is hilarious. Clearly most people have no idea of how a big musical is out into a theatre- the Belasco or Longacre? PLEASE.

It’s going to the Schubert FYI.

[Solipsist234]

Posted: 7/11/18 at 6:39pm

So which is it? The Shubert or the Hirschfeld? Also, there is still the idea that Moulin Rouge won't even come in this season due to King Kong being produced by the same company that's doing Moulin Rouge.

My dream theatre for this show would actually be the Winter Garden, only because of that giant marquee!

[Dolly80]

Posted: 7/11/18 at 6:43pm

As I said- it’s going to the Shubert.

The perfect house for it I’d say.

[Solipsist234]

Posted: 7/11/18 at 6:48pm

Dolly80 said: "As I said- it’s going to the Shubert.

The perfect house for it I’d say. "

Alright, sure. And when might that be, cowboy?

[Dolly80]

Posted: 7/11/18 at 6:53pm

March 2019.

I have work acquaintances involved in the show so you can shove your Cowboy comment.

I will keep the other bit of information I was going to share to myself now.

[Phantom4ever]

Posted: 7/11/18 at 6:53pm

Move the Phantom for Moulin Rouge? Why must this board contribute to my anxiety !!

[Dolly80]

Posted: 7/11/18 at 6:56pm

I’d much rather they close that tired old show down now you mention it.. a waste of a wonderful theatre..

[Solipsist234]

Posted: 7/11/18 at 7:03pm

Dolly80 said: "I’d much rather they close that tired old show down now you mention it.. a waste of a wonderful theatre.."

You know, some people actually like Phantom (including myself.) Everyone is entitled to their opinion, but I hope that as long as I'm alive, Phantom never closes because of snide comments like yours!

[Dolly80]

Posted: 7/11/18 at 7:05pm

Well sadly it isn’t ever going to close so you’re in luck!

[robskynyc]

Posted: 7/11/18 at 8:37pm

pretty sure whoever said circle in the square was just being a troll. i doubt anybody is THAT stupid lol

[matty159]

Posted: 7/11/18 at 8:40pm

If it is moving into the Shubert in March, then are they moving Mockingbird? It seems to make zero sense since Mockingbird is not gonna play three months and close up shop.

[EllieRose2]

Posted: 7/11/18 at 8:40pm

Well they said "Circle in the Square seems like a perfect fit", I don't think they were being a troll.  

[robskynyc]

Posted: 7/11/18 at 8:41pm

EllieRose2 said: "Well they said "Circle in the Square seems like a perfect fit", I don't think they were being a troll."

maybe they havent seen the set pics? or theyve never been to circle in the square. i dont know how anyone whos been there could think that set would fit? 

[Justin D]

Posted: 7/12/18 at 8:46am

It makes me chuckle everytime something new is opening and people go "move phantom" as if moving a show on Broadway is that easy or cheap. it is terribly expensive to move a show. it costs almost as much as creating said show from scratch as there are endless union restrictions. It is much cheaper to do this in London thats why more shows in London seem to move around when needed. So phantom wont ever move, even though I think it would be nice in a smaller house.

I do love the Belasco, shame that it's location seems to be a disservice. it has one of the deepest substage areas which makes it great for set designers.

As for the shubert, i've only been in once for spamalot, from the outside it does not seem that big, is the stage and wing space considered on the 'large' side of things on Broadway?

MR's design lends itself to a theatre with a double box setting, but that can easily be altered.

Shame the old Hellger (spelling) is not available.

Also with the talk of winder garden, is school of rock doing poorly? if any show could transfer between that and Phantom it probably would be more likely to transfer that one.

[Theatrefanboy1]

Posted: 7/12/18 at 9:36am

I’m kinda thinking the imperial for spring 2019. I don’t think carousel will last longer than Christmas.

[Fosse76]

Posted: 7/12/18 at 9:49am

Justin D said: "[. . . ] it costs almost as much as creating said show from scratch as there are endless union restrictions."

While the cost is significant, it isn't nearly that much. The first time Chicago transferred, the tour set was used. I assume the second time they transferred they just moved that set (which was probably more easily mobile). The Lion King also used the tour set when it transferred. Mama Mia was the only show I am aware of that used an entirely new set for its transfer.

As for the shubert, i've only been in once for spamalot, from the outside it does not seem that big, is the stage and wing space considered on the 'large' side of things on Broadway?

I don't know the numbers, but the Shubert wouldn't have any less space than any of the other theaters mentioned in this thread (I'm pretty sure the stage and wing space is larger than the Majestic, too). 

Also with the talk of winder garden, is school of rock doing poorly? if any show could transfer between that and Phantom it probably would be more likely to transfer that one."

I don't think it would look good in the Winter Garden at all.

 

[Fosse76]

Posted: 7/12/18 at 9:51am

Dolly80 said: "I’d much rather they close that tired old show down now you mention it.. a waste of a wonderful theatre.."

Personally, I felt that the Majestic would have been perfect for Harry Potter. Phantom is the only show on Broadway without a stop clause, so only Cameron Macintosh and Andrew Lloyd Webber can close it.

[TheSassySam]

Posted: 7/12/18 at 9:55am

As long as ALW is alive, Phantom will be open. 

[Justin D]

Posted: 7/12/18 at 11:56am

The Lion King also used the tour set when it transferred. Mama Mia was the only show I am aware of that used an entirely new set for its transfer.

Lion King might have used part of a tour set but not the whole set (pride rock and associated traps would not be from tour)

Beauty and the Beast used the tour set, but they both would have had the financial assistance from Disney Theatricals to make those transfers.

Chicago I guess used a tour set but how complex really would a show like Chicago be to transfer?

Mamma Mia was also a rather simple set, opting in the end for one of the touring versions with the blocky looking walls.

[AlexandraCoombs]

Posted: 7/12/18 at 11:56pm

Piggy backing on the last comment that The Shubert has To Kill a Mockingbird in it this fall. Maybe Imperial.

[RippedMan]

Posted: 7/13/18 at 1:39am

Honestly, I feel like the Marquis has the best layout of this theater, but it's so drab. But maybe they can make that work? I think the overhang is great for sitelines. Especially with the extended stage. I just feel like it will look too small at any other theater.