Revivals yet to be
#25re: Revivals yet to be
Posted: 1/30/06 at 5:11pm
The damn Wiz.
#26re: Revivals yet to be
Posted: 1/30/06 at 5:27pmI saw the SITPWG scaled down version in London a few weeks ago. It is a phenominal production. The run was sold out almost instantly and my friend and I are the luckiest people in the world for getting two returns last minute. If it does transfer to the West End, which I hear it is, I think it will do well...but as far as coming across the pond...no clue. I WISH!
#27re: Revivals yet to be
Posted: 1/30/06 at 5:35pm
A re-imagined version of Chess that is way scaled back
Updated On: 1/30/06 at 05:35 PM
#28re: Revivals yet to be
Posted: 1/30/06 at 5:43pm
DROOOOOOOOOOOOOD
and if Sunday in the Park with George transfers to the West End then here, I'll be happy indeed. I know A Little Night Music is happening, but when?
#29re: Revivals yet to be
Posted: 1/30/06 at 5:50pmThe Wiz. We need more witches on Broadway! LOL
#30re: Revivals yet to be
Posted: 1/30/06 at 5:56pmi agree respeck. Aida needs to come back.
#31re: Revivals yet to be
Posted: 1/30/06 at 6:10pm
I never tend to think of the producers factor/risk when I make up my wish lists, I'm glad Margo looks at the business side of it for me, I always forget to think about that part, I'm just thinking about the show itself.
I too thought "The Ritz" dated but was thinking of it as a period piece. That show was just too funny and I'm so glad they made the film, Jack Weston and Rita Moreno were a funny duo, and what about Treat Williams with that high falsetto voice, I love that show.
I do like the idea of "Piaf" running off Broadway as well. It's not like it has a big cast/set or anything and would be a great vehicle for the right talent. That was also proshot on Broadway at the Plymouth and shown on Showtime a few times I believe before they just never aired it again. Wish I could find it on DVD somewhere but I do not know if it was released for VHS/DVD sales. I'll check around.
MargoChanning
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/5/04
#32re: Revivals yet to be
Posted: 1/30/06 at 6:31pmI adore the film of The Ritz and own the video, but I think the villagers would come out with torches to burn down the theater if anyone tried to put it on Broadway again. It's a very funny period piece, but in the age of AIDS many would see it as irresponsible. Perhaps it might be OK somewhere Off- or Off-off-Broadway in a pared down production sometime, though. I don't know.
Gothampc
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/20/03
#33re: Revivals yet to be
Posted: 1/30/06 at 6:55pmI'd like to see an off-Broadway production of The Bakers Wife
#34re: Revivals yet to be
Posted: 1/30/06 at 7:43pmSITPWG right now! They should have transfered Raul and Melissa to Broadway. It's also to early but Ragtime does need to come back. And what ever happened to the Wiz? I want Anika Noni Rose to play Dorothy.
"I am sorry but it is an unjust world and virtue is only triumphant in theatricle performances" The Mikado
#35re: Revivals yet to be
Posted: 1/30/06 at 8:01pm
I think Anika Noni Rose would make a wonderful Dorothy. I would like Urinetown back (though I don't think it's been closed long enough). I was not able to see it.
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#36re: Revivals yet to be
Posted: 1/30/06 at 8:13pmAmongst my new obsession, could Spider Woman be revived? I saw a wonderful production in chicago and I wonder if it could have a sucessful revival with the right cast?
"I am sorry but it is an unjust world and virtue is only triumphant in theatricle performances" The Mikado
#37re: Revivals yet to be
Posted: 1/30/06 at 8:17pmI agree that Torch Song is dated. I'm just so glade it finally came out on DVD (no pun intended).
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#38re: Revivals yet to be
Posted: 1/30/06 at 8:28pm
Raul would be such an incredible George in Sunday. I wish I could of seen him play it a few years ago.
I also hope Doyle's Company will transfer to New York because I would love to see Raul take on Bobby as well
#40re: Revivals yet to be
Posted: 1/30/06 at 9:14pmTHey're playing our song, IT NEEDS A REVIVAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!
BwayFan4
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#41re: Revivals yet to be
Posted: 1/30/06 at 9:28pm
A Little Night Music
Bye Bye Birdie
Bernadette in Hello Dolly would be fab.
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#42re: Revivals yet to be
Posted: 1/30/06 at 9:37pm
Here are a few of mine:
Promises,Promises (after seeing the Turkey Lurkey number in the movie CAMP, I think it can happen.)
COMPANY (like the songs!)
umm, my mind is buzzed right now, but I'm sure I'll come up with more. I am very happy though that they are doing a revival of A CHORUS LINE.
#43re: Revivals yet to be
Posted: 1/30/06 at 9:49pm
I agree with Mr Roxy I think Funny Girl would make a great one.
I loved how they gave the Cinderella TV movie a new twist with some black actors. I would love a revival type of thing where there is a black cast like the Wiz
Light in the Piazza with Megan and Emi
"Girl you got money runnin' in yo bloodline."-Carl the Bartender
#44re: Revivals yet to be
Posted: 1/30/06 at 9:56pm
what about chess done in the actor/musician style of john doyle?
i'd like to see: can-can, pal joey, sweet bird of youth, everything in the garden, the owl and the ****cat (with audra mcdonald & patrick wilson), and a new marat/sade.
#45re: Revivals yet to be
Posted: 1/30/06 at 10:07pm
I would love to see revivals of Sunday in the Park with George and A Little Night Music.
And although they haven't been gone long enough to warrant a revival, I really miss Ragtime and Urinetown!
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#46re: Revivals yet to be
Posted: 1/30/06 at 11:18pm
THE APPLE TREE
APPLAUSE with Marin Mazzie as Margo Channing.
What do you think Margo?
#47re: Revivals yet to be
Posted: 1/30/06 at 11:30pmAlso, Candide, cause I really love that show. And I agree about Apple Tree. Would love to see it again.
#48re: Revivals yet to be
Posted: 1/30/06 at 11:38pm
I think they would need to tweak "Applause" one way or the other. I was watching the version from TV with Lauren Bacall & Larry Hagman the other day and it was very dated. I had not watched nor seen it done in so long it was a bit of a shock at how dated it seemed. Still had it's moments though, But it looked so campy in retrospect.
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#49re: Revivals yet to be
Posted: 1/31/06 at 10:35am
I agree jimmirae. APPLAUSE would definitely need some tweaking. I have a soft spot in my heart for that show, One of the first musicals I went to see on my own. I saw Anne Baxter as Margo and loved the idea of seeing the original Eve play the role. I adored her and thought Penny Fuller was a sensational Eve.
With a great star it can fly. Kelli O"Hara woud be a wonderful Eve.
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