Revival of a Musical 2014- Page 2

[Dessie]

Posted: 1/6/14 at 12:35pm

Others mentioned:
Can can
On the town
Gigi
Hello dolly
My fair lady
On the 20th century

[HogansHero]

Posted: 1/6/14 at 1:08pm

jnb-
No disagreement from me about quantity over quality, but up this thread there was sentiment favoring more more more. I think if you look at the things that have been coming in, and filter them through the "vision and purpose" lens, the mis-steps become clear. It's fine to say that there are shows you would like to see revived, for your own edification, but it is another thing to say that these properties are viable on Broadway.

[neonlightsxo]

Posted: 1/6/14 at 1:36pm

Dessie- none of those are coming in this season.

[AnythingGoes23]

Posted: 1/6/14 at 5:35pm

A slim chance for on the town according to a friend attached but it's gone a bit quiet...

[bjh2114]

Posted: 1/6/14 at 5:41pm

but it is another thing to say that these properties are viable on Broadway.

*eyeroll*

[Phantom of London]

Posted: 1/6/14 at 7:15pm

You could have only 2 candidates compete for best revival, that both happen to be excellent productions, likewise you can have 6-7 up for revival another year that are very weak productions in comparison, but in both these years a production will receive one Tony award, no matter the quality or quantity as the rules stipulate one Tony award will be given out each year for best revival.

[HogansHero]

Posted: 1/6/14 at 7:52pm

bjh, I doubt you would be rolling your eyes if it were your money involved.

Here's the takeaway: Broadway is expensive, and there must be some sense, in the mind of someone prepared to invest their money, that the enterprise has a chance of succeeding financially. It's fine to have a wish list, but it's useful to anchor it in some reality. That's why I suggested diverting your attention from Broadway for those shows that you would like to see. I don't want to see you disappointed.

[Musical Master]

Posted: 1/6/14 at 8:04pm

I think Violet might have a shot due to the reviews it got, though it's that case of, wait and see for this year.

[jacobsnchz14]

Posted: 1/6/14 at 8:09pm

Wouldn't the list of revivals, at least Tony-ruled, be...

Cabaret
Les Misérables
Hedwig and the Angry Inch
Violet
Dames at Sea

??

[Phantom of London]

Posted: 1/6/14 at 8:32pm

Dames at Sea hasn't been confirmed and it is leaving it a bit late to open their show for this season.

A lot of the Tony voters are out of town theatre owners and producers and in this area there is a lot love for Cameron Mackintosh as he has put a lot of money in their pockets with 4 hit shows that have put a lot of bums on seats with multiple tours stopping off at their venues. As for Cameroon Mackintosh I wouldn't think now he would care less if his show won or not, if doesn't need a Tony to sell tickets.