Rachel Chavkin to Direct THE THANKSGIVING PLAY on Broadway, Spring 2023
Rachel Chavkin to Direct THE THANKSGIVING PLAY on Broadway, Spring 2023
Broadway Star Joined: 10/14/21
Rachel Chavkin to Direct THE THANKSGIVING PLAY on Broadway, Spring 2023#1
Posted: 6/2/22 at 12:02pm
Going to the Hayes next year!
https://www.theatrely.com/post/larissa-fasthorses-the-thanksgiving-play-is-coming-to-broadway
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/20/18
Rachel Chavkin to Direct THE THANKSGIVING PLAY on Broadway, Spring 2023#2
Posted: 6/2/22 at 12:09pm
I know 2nd Stage is limited by their subscription programming and artist schedules, but would have bene fun to see this play in October-December! Either way – – looking forward to seeing.
Rachel Chavkin to Direct THE THANKSGIVING PLAY on Broadway, Spring 2023#3
Posted: 6/2/22 at 12:10pm
“Rachel Chavkin to Direct…”
That’s all I need. Don’t need to know anything else. Here’s my Amex.
Rachel Chavkin to Direct THE THANKSGIVING PLAY on Broadway, Spring 2023#4
Posted: 6/2/22 at 12:11pm
Oh wow. This play is VERY funny. Good for Fasthorse!
Rachel Chavkin to Direct THE THANKSGIVING PLAY on Broadway, Spring 2023#5
Posted: 6/2/22 at 12:16pm
The Distinctive Baritone said: "Oh wow. This play is VERY funny. Good for Fasthorse!"
I concur, having read this for a class.
Rachel Chavkin to Direct THE THANKSGIVING PLAY on Broadway, Spring 2023#6
Posted: 6/2/22 at 12:39pm
Interesting that they aren’t transferring the recent Off-Broadway production directed by Moritz Von Steuelpnagel. Not to say I’m especially disappointed; there was nothing special about his direction of the piece, and obviously Chavkin is a huge deal.
But it’s an unusual situation – will it be considered a “revival” since it’s a totally different production of an existing play? (which has, by the way, been produced regionally in the intervening years – which is one of the criteria for deciding whether something fits under the “classics Rule&rdquo
Or will be deemed a new play since it premiered so recently?
Also, for those who are excited about Chavkin’s involvement: I share your excitement, but I would warn you guys that Chavkin’s track record for plays is much more spotty than it is for big musicals. Not to say she can't direct a play, or that none of them have been good. But she's more inconsistent, and less unique.
Chavkin is at her best when she’s a major part of the creative process, and gets to help conceive the show – when she’s just putting a normal script up on its feet, she hasn’t always demonstrated the same level of skill and imagination.
I would not advise people to go into this expecting the “next great work” from Chavkin. Even if it turns out to be very solid work, I expect it to be pretty straightforward.
Rachel Chavkin to Direct THE THANKSGIVING PLAY on Broadway, Spring 2023#7
Posted: 6/2/22 at 12:39pm
Guess this rules out a transfer of lempicka next season.
Rachel Chavkin to Direct THE THANKSGIVING PLAY on Broadway, Spring 2023#8
Posted: 6/2/22 at 12:52pm
Call_me_jorge said: "Guess this rules out a transfer of lempicka next season."
Not necessarily. Many directors have directed more than one piece in a season. It helps that this one is already written too.
Rachel Chavkin to Direct THE THANKSGIVING PLAY on Broadway, Spring 2023#9
Posted: 6/2/22 at 12:57pm
JBroadway said: "Interesting that they aren’t transferring the recent Off-Broadway production directed by Moritz Von Steuelpnagel. Not to say I’m especially disappointed; there was nothing special about his direction of the piece, and obviously Chavkin is a huge deal.
But it’s an unusual situation – will it be considered a “revival” since it’s a totally different production of an existing play? (which has, by the way, been produced regionally in the intervening years – which is one of he criteria for deciding whether something fits under the “classics Rule or will be deemed a new play since it premiered so recently?
There shouldn't even be any question about it -- it's a new play.
Rachel Chavkin to Direct THE THANKSGIVING PLAY on Broadway, Spring 2023#10
Posted: 6/2/22 at 1:03pm
JSquared2 said: "There shouldn't even be any question about it -- it's a new play."
Yeah, upon reflection, you’re right it definitely should, and most likely will. It occurred to me after writing that post that there’s already several cases of recent precedent for situations like this.
Rachel Chavkin to Direct THE THANKSGIVING PLAY on Broadway, Spring 2023#11
Posted: 6/2/22 at 1:07pm
InTheBathroom1 said: "Call_me_jorge said: "Guess this rules out a transfer of lempicka next season."
Not necessarily. Many directors have directed more than one piece in a season. It helps that this one is already written too."
Could Lempicka maybe just be coming over in the fall instead of the spring? Seems plausible. Directing two Broadway shows at the same time sounds exhausting.
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/20/18
Rachel Chavkin to Direct THE THANKSGIVING PLAY on Broadway, Spring 2023#12
Posted: 6/2/22 at 1:36pm
nophibbing said: "Could Lempicka maybe just be coming over in the fall instead of the spring? Seems plausible. Directing two Broadway shows at the same time sounds exhausting."
I don't know what LEMPICKA's timeline is, but Jerry Zaks (Music Man and Doubtfire) and Scott Ellis (Tootsie and Kiss Me Kate) have done it recently. It is doable, but challenging. "Spring 2023" is vague phrasing and can basically mean it starts anytime between January and May. If reviews at La Jolla are hot, and if money and a theatre are in place, it might behoove Lempicka to at least start previews before Christmas 2022.
It's also interesting that this is the 3rd established director to be attached to the play: Leigh Silverman directed an online presentation of it last year.
Rachel Chavkin to Direct THE THANKSGIVING PLAY on Broadway, Spring 2023#13
Posted: 6/2/22 at 2:18pm
ErmengardeStopSniveling said: "nophibbing said: "Could Lempicka maybe just be coming over in the fall instead of the spring? Seems plausible. Directing two Broadway shows at the same time sounds exhausting."
I don't know what LEMPICKA's timeline is, but Jerry Zaks (Music Man and Doubtfire) and Scott Ellis (Tootsie and Kiss Me Kate) have done it recently. It is doable, but challenging."Spring 2023" is vague phrasing and can basically mean it starts anytime between January and May.Ifreviews at La Jolla are hot, andifmoney and a theatre are in place, it might behoove Lempicka to at least start previews before Christmas 2022.
It's also interesting that this is the 3rd established director to be attached to the play: Leigh Silverman directed an online presentation of it last year."
I guess it has been done pretty recently. Isn't that kind of funny that the two men who did it recently both directed shows about a man in drag and a revival? What a funny similarity.
Rachel Chavkin to Direct THE THANKSGIVING PLAY on Broadway, Spring 2023#14
Posted: 11/14/22 at 3:32pm
Tickets on sale now…any rumors on casting?
Rachel Chavkin to Direct THE THANKSGIVING PLAY on Broadway, Spring 2023#15
Posted: 11/14/22 at 4:51pm
Robbie516 said: "Tickets on sale now…any rumors on casting?"
I'm very curious who they'll get for this. A name perhaps or just a Broadway name?
Rachel Chavkin to Direct THE THANKSGIVING PLAY on Broadway, Spring 2023#16
Posted: 11/14/22 at 5:03pm
Me too Keanu Reeves and Bobby Cannavale did a reading I read…they would definitely sell tickets
Rachel Chavkin to Direct THE THANKSGIVING PLAY on Broadway, Spring 2023#17
Posted: 11/15/22 at 3:27pm
Do you guys think they will get a star for this?
Rachel Chavkin to Direct THE THANKSGIVING PLAY on Broadway, Spring 2023#18
Posted: 11/15/22 at 5:05pm
There is no starring role - it’s a real ensemble piece. My guess is it will have somewhat well known TV actors with strong theatre backgrounds. Bobby Cannavale-type people (although I don’t see him in either of the male roles - interesting that he did a reading of it).
I’m not sure why this play is being done in the spring rather than the fall. A September to November limited engagement would have made much more sense.
Rachel Chavkin to Direct THE THANKSGIVING PLAY on Broadway, Spring 2023#19
Posted: 11/15/22 at 7:39pm
nophibbing said: "InTheBathroom1 said: "Call_me_jorge said: "Guess this rules out a transfer of lempicka next season."
Not necessarily. Many directors have directed more than one piece in a season. It helps that this one is already written too."
Could Lempicka maybe just be coming over in the fall instead of the spring? Seems plausible. Directing two Broadway shows at the same time sounds exhausting."
I'm hearing next season for Lempicka as Rachel wants the Walter Kerr after Hadestown closes!
Rachel Chavkin to Direct THE THANKSGIVING PLAY on Broadway, Spring 2023#20
Posted: 11/15/22 at 7:43pm
That’s what I was thinking. Hadestown had a good run but it’ll close within the year and Lempicka will replace it.
Rachel Chavkin to Direct THE THANKSGIVING PLAY on Broadway, Spring 2023#21
Posted: 11/15/22 at 7:53pm
I honestly think they have a star for this that’s why it’s being played when it is
Rachel Chavkin to Direct THE THANKSGIVING PLAY on Broadway, Spring 2023#22
Posted: 11/15/22 at 8:09pm
Robbie516 said: "Tickets on sale now…any rumors on casting?"
Only for subscribers so far right? I don't see any info yet for public on-sale dates.
Rachel Chavkin to Direct THE THANKSGIVING PLAY on Broadway, Spring 2023#23
Posted: 11/15/22 at 8:15pm
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Rachel Chavkin to Direct THE THANKSGIVING PLAY on Broadway, Spring 2023#24
Posted: 11/15/22 at 8:48pm
For some reason, mezzanine tickets aren't available. Seems like only premium tickets are on AR sale.
Rachel Chavkin to Direct THE THANKSGIVING PLAY on Broadway, Spring 2023#25
Posted: 11/16/22 at 7:48am
Robbie516 said: "https://cart.2st.com/events/3164?view=calendar&startdate=2023-03-01&promoApplied=true
The Thanksgiving PlayAudience Rewards Presale unlocked! Available to Audience Rewards members from November 14, 2022 10am - November 20, 2022 9:59am. Please remember to note your Audience Rewards number on the checkout page."
Thanks!
Unfortunately, going to have to wait until public on sale for mezz tickets. With $159 being the lowest price point, that's too steep for me at the moment especially with a new play and unknown cast. Didn't pay that much for Prima Facie tickets with Comer.
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