RAGTIME headed to Broadway!!! — Page 5

Smaxie, does that mean they have nailed down a house?

I had been hearing pretty recently that they were either going to start previews in October and open in November or start previews in January and open in February depending on what house they could find.

If something has been solidified, I would guess the booked a theater?

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In full disclosure, it should be noted that The Neil Simon was the theater the producers of RAGTIME were said to be looking at when the serious rumors of a transfer began to resurface about a month ago.

It's looking like that may indeed be the plan.

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Is this definitely a limited run?

Another potentially perfect suggestion for Sarah? Renee Goldsberry.

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I suspect that the producers are waiting for the final fallout of the shows that are closing as a result of the Tonys, at which point they'll see what is available and make their bids accordingly. As for casting, there are rumors that Noll, Steggert, and Darrington are a go. Given that the casting call is set for late June, I wouldn't expect this to go anywhere until the fall. As for production costs, this production shed quite a bit from the original production, with a cast compliment of 33 plus swings rather than the close to fifty for the original. That alone, along with putting it in a more appropriate house should shed a few pounds from the estimated budget and the time to recoup the investment. Nowhere have I seen or heard anything about a limited run. All things in time.

I think actually think Goldsberry's voice would be stunning with the score.

She doesn't get the opportunity often, but when she does get to sing more "legit" material, she often produces phenomenal results.

A perfect example is her rendition of "The Miller's Son," which was pretty remarkable.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cdZWl2dw9-0

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Updated On: 6/13/09 at 01:36 PM

double post

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Updated On: 6/14/09 at 03:22 AM

At the Neil Simon. Too bad no one said it was going to play there...oh wait!

I am absolutely thrilled that this show is coming back, it deserved a much longer run.

However, for as much as I adore it, I will reign myself in and say that I thought it was a wee bit anthem heavy. Then again I was always biased against Lion King anyway. But we won't start that great debate again, will we? (wink,wink)

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So I'm assuming a limited run is out, as there is no mention of it in the article?

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