Revivals for 2013-2014 Season

[RW3]

Posted: 7/28/13 at 9:45pm

With the flurries of announcements of new musicals for the 2013-2014 season, have there been any revival announcements beside Les Mis? And if Les Mis is the only revival, does it automatically win the Tony for Best Musical Revival? I hope the second question doesn't sound stupid.

[all that jazz]

Posted: 7/28/13 at 10:04pm

There's also the Alan Cummings Cabaret revival, although I believe roundabout hasn't confirmed it yet.

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 7/28/13 at 10:07pm

Cumming.

CumminG.

[CapnHook]

Posted: 7/28/13 at 10:07pm

Romeo & Juliet
Twelfth Night
Richard III
Macbeth
The Glass Menagerie
Betrayal
No Man's Land
Waiting for Godot
Killer Joe

After Midnight (aka Cotton Club Parade) (if this counts?)
Hedwig And The Angry Inch
Les Miserables

[Phantom4ever]

Posted: 7/28/13 at 10:10pm

As it has not been on Broadway before, I wonder if Hedwig is well-known enough (like Cinderella) to warrant being in the revival category.

[RW3]

Posted: 7/28/13 at 10:11pm

CapnHook, Hedwig is a revival? I thought it was off-Broadway and I didn't consider After Midnight because it is the same show just under a different name.

[CapnHook]

Posted: 7/28/13 at 10:16pm

Hedwig is a well-known property that was even adapted as a motion picture. It will be deemed a "classic" and placed in the Revival category, just like LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS and RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN'S CINDERELLA.

[WhizzerMarvin]

Posted: 7/28/13 at 10:21pm

I assumed After Midnight would be considered a new show.

[CapnHook]

Posted: 7/28/13 at 10:24pm

As for AFTER MIDNIGHT, I didn't see the hsow at City Center and am unfamiliar with it. From my understanding, it is a musical revue based on a nightclub act? I don't know if it's an "enhanced" production of a revue of yesteryear (meaning it will probably be placed in the Revival category), or if it is a brand new revue entirely (or a new musical).

[WhizzerMarvin]

Posted: 7/28/13 at 10:32pm

It is a just a brand new musical revue featuring songs from the 20s and 30s. It should be treated like Fosse and considered new.

[CapnHook]

Posted: 7/28/13 at 10:38pm

Gotcha. Then yes, it'll be a contender for Best Musical.

[RW3]

Posted: 7/28/13 at 10:49pm

So, currently up for Best Musical Revival are:
Les Mis
Hedwig and the Angry Inch
Cabaret????
I think we all know that it will either be Cabaret or Les Mis for the Tony.

[bwayphreak234]

Posted: 7/28/13 at 10:51pm

Les Miserables will not be the only musical revival. There's always some surprise announcements in the fall that no one really saw coming. And contrary to others, I do not see it being a big contender for any awards unless Andrew Varela and Betsy Morgan repeat their roles. This production is not Broadway quality, and it doesn't come close to even touching the original staging. It also has one of the most poorly designed sets I've seen in a long time. Terrible sight lines, a VERY narrow stage, and MASSIVE wooden set pieces that clog the stage and limit the blocking and movement.
I'm really hoping we are lucky enough for The King and I to happen this season! I would love to see a gorgeous production directed by Sher and designed by Michael Yeargan at the Lincoln Center!

[ljay889]

Posted: 7/28/13 at 10:53pm

MERRILY seems to be a possibility.

[all that jazz]

Posted: 7/28/13 at 10:55pm

"I think we all know that it will either be Cabaret or Les Mis for the Tony."

But what if Cabaret is a recreation of the Mendes revival?

[justincharacter]

Posted: 7/28/13 at 11:00pm

A revival of Funny Girl could be announced unexpectedly. It has been in the works on and off for a while

[RW3]

Posted: 7/28/13 at 11:00pm

bwayphreak234,I would LOVE if LCT did The King and I but with Sher directing The bridges of madison county and Kelli O'hara starring in that as well I don't if LCT will be able to do the production. I would assume the production would be in the V Beaumont, but I don't know how long Macbeth is supposed to run,so who knows???

[RW3]

Posted: 7/28/13 at 11:02pm

So, the whole musical revival for this season is up in the air beside Les Mis. Basically.

[bwayphreak234]

Posted: 7/28/13 at 11:06pm

If MERRILY transfers, I will cry tears of joy! It could be the first Sondheim musical to play the Sondheim Theatre!

[broadwaydevil]

Posted: 7/28/13 at 11:06pm

Musical revivals often are announced later on.

Pippin was definitely a late addition to this past year's season.

Besides, LCT and Roundabout still have not announced any revivals for this season, which I imagine will change.

[CapnHook]

Posted: 7/28/13 at 11:09pm

RW3, let's wait until the productions start performances before issuing an opinion on what will be nominated for/win a Tony.

[RW3]

Posted: 7/28/13 at 11:13pm

broadwaydevil, but most people assumed that Pippin would be coming to Broadway.
Here are lists detailing the musical revival for this season
Announced:
Les Mis
Hedwig and the Angry Inch
Expected:
Cabaret(Roundabout)
Possible:
The King and I(LCT)
Merrily We Roll Along(Roundabout)
Funny Girl


Updated On: 7/28/13 at 11:13 PM

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 7/28/13 at 11:16pm

FUNNY GIRL is not "possible" since it's not happening.

[CapnHook]

Posted: 7/28/13 at 11:20pm

SIDE SHOW may appear in the Spring.
PUMP BOYS & DINNETTES and ALWAYS...PATSY CLINE postponed from last season, and could possibly get their funding (and theater) for this season.

[RW3]

Posted: 7/28/13 at 11:21pm

Thanks Jordan for letting me know that Funny Girl is not happening.