Posted: 4/21/25 at 10:51am
Isn’t Emursive productions behind this? With the abrupt closing of Life and Trust should we be worried this’ll have the same fate?
Posted: 4/21/25 at 10:54am
I dont believe it’s been confirmed Emursive is part of this.
Updated On: 4/21/25 at 10:54 AM
Posted: 4/21/25 at 11:11am
That phone number reminds of the early 90's -
"Call 1-900-PHANTOM and talk to the Phantom of the Opera, now! $1.99 the first minute, $3.99 each additional minute. Ask your parents permission"
Posted: 4/21/25 at 12:22pm
The Really Useful Group (ALW’s company) is the lead production company on this. Emursive isn’t involved.
Posted: 4/26/25 at 4:07pm
Is Neil Patrick Harris hinting at being featured in this return?
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DI7BMx1vskW/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Updated On: 4/26/25 at 04:07 PM
Posted: 4/26/25 at 4:22pm
Probably just attempts at viral marketing.
Posted: 4/26/25 at 4:29pm
The8re phan said: "Is Neil Patrick Harris hinting at being featuredin this return?
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DI7BMx1vskW/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link"
Maybe, I can see him as the MC of the whole "experience" who leads people in the rooms, garden, and sex dungeon. But, he doesn't have the range to actually be in the show.
Posted: 4/26/25 at 4:37pm
NPH is a fan of immersive shows and even did guest spots in Sleep No More, so it makes sense to have him as somebody promoting it.
Posted: 5/10/25 at 12:07pm
Will this show ever get announced? Or is it just a series of teasers?
Posted: 5/10/25 at 12:29pm
Someone claimed Diane Paulus was directing this (which seems a little far-fetched but she has experience with immersive theatre, and her husband Randy Weiner works extensively in that space) but now I don't remember where that rumor came from.
Is that true?
Updated On: 5/10/25 at 12:29 PM
Posted: 5/10/25 at 1:55pm
This is all quite fascinating to me. ALW's so known for his desire for control and now randomly at 77 he seems to have swerved left and decided he's open to letting you try out anything with his material. He's even willing to fund some of it!
Posted: 5/10/25 at 4:15pm
Ke3 said: "This is all quite fascinating to me. ALW's so known for his desire for control and now randomly at 77 he seems to have swerved left and decided he's open to letting you try out anything with his material. He's even willing to fund some of it!"
I’m sure the failure of BAD CINDERELLA and the CATS movie juxtaposed with the success of Lloyd’s SUNSET was a wakeup call that he needed to shake things up and expand his list of collaborators beyond people like Laurence Connor.
He also has a very bright, younger producer working alongside him in London now, Michael Harrison.
I wish Cameron Mackintosh would do the same. I’d love to see a totally new take on LES MIS.
Posted: 5/10/25 at 5:32pm
aces25 said: "Will this show ever get announced? Or is it just a series of teasers?"
Immersive theater like this takes a long time to develop and requires extensive testing with people actually going through the space. I imagine they will not announce until they feel it is ready for a paying audience. Right now, building buzz is all they can do.
Posted: 5/16/25 at 4:26pm
I was walking down W. 57th St. about an hour ago. They had the doors to "Lee's Art Shop" open. They were loading in a large piece of equipment or scenery. It was wrapped in plastic. I did manage to sneak a peek inside. It is very much still under construction and doesn't look even remotely close to being finished, but there were a lot of people working inside that first floor area that I could see into. It looked like someone was installing lighting sconces on the wall, which might be reminiscent of the Paris Opera House.
Posted: 5/30/25 at 12:44pm
Do you think we are getting close to an announcement?
The latest Instagram post suggests we are inching closer.
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DKQUHmtxQfP/?igsh=Xy03ZnN3MXJT
Any rumours out there about a launch?
Posted: 5/30/25 at 1:27pm
I’m convinced they will officially announce during the Tony awards. Andy has the money.
Posted: 6/11/25 at 12:04pm
Via the Theatremania Twitter:
Posted: 6/11/25 at 12:09pm
"...my minion, Lloyd Webber..." Lolz.
Posted: 6/11/25 at 12:19pm
Finally. We already know where it’ll be and roughly when. Mostly, at this point, I want to know how much money they’re expecting us to shell out for it. I’m guessing $150 minimum, plus whatever VIP upgrades and premium pricing they can wring out.
Posted: 6/11/25 at 12:34pm
ColorTheHours048 said: "We already know where it’ll be and roughly when"
Do we know when? I know they mentioned "early July" some time ago, but is that still feasible?
Posted: 6/11/25 at 12:40pm
I’ve heard September. They had originally intended to open in July, but I think that was pushed back due to building/set-related delays.
Posted: 6/11/25 at 2:47pm
I’ve had it confirmed to me that Diane Paulus is indeed directing this.
Posted: 6/22/25 at 11:14am
Has there been any rumors about a start date or first preview date? Any guesses?
I’ll have my fingers ready to purchase on June 30, but wish I had some idea of when this is going to start.
Posted: 6/22/25 at 11:41am
Is the building worth walking by?
Posted: 6/23/25 at 12:52pm
Some more details announced:
- apparently this is a 6-week run, or has a 6-week preview period? "You are strongly advised to sign my ledger by the 30th of June. This will ensure you will be granted access to my production during the six weeks I have elected to present it to a very fortunate few."
- a black, white, and silver dress code
- masks are required but not included in your ticket price (lol)
Updated On: 6/23/25 at 12:52 PM
