Riedel on Hamilton transfer — Page 3

I was also disappointed to see the Adams section streamlined so much, since it was an integral part of Hamilton's political self-destruction. But it was necessary. The show is a massive feat of musical theate storytelling, unparalleled thus far in its scope and style.

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I'd be first in line for a "director's cut" of the show, though. But, as is probably evident, I'm way more into 1790s American politics than most.

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In the words of LMM himself: wait for it.

Also in the words of LMM: I'm not throwing away my shot!

The lead producer thinks this will run 10 years? I think not.

Who knows what's going to happen next season. Something Rotten wasn't set to open this season and it came in, and it's supposed to be great. There will be others for next season that no one saw coming. If they rush and open this season, they will have a very high chance of winning everything. They will do well in either season, but it's better to deal with a season you have a reasonable chance of predicting.

'Don't you know by now that this right-wing, troublemaking toad isn't interested in the merits of shows such as FUN HOME or HAMILTON because he A) Hasn't seen them and likely won't'

I can confirm that Riedel was at the performance I attended.

I am on the fence about this and see it from both sides.

However, I have to question that if the creatives feel there is work to be done, why can't the producers respect that wish as well? There can be correlation between artistic integrity and financials (and Mr. Miranda is both star and creator-I imagine he wants some input here). I guess I just wish the producers would think a little about the fact that the creatives clearly have ideas to make this even better (and I've seen it-it's excellent; that said, I do agree with the need to shorten it and think some patches could be ironed out-but that takes time). I also have to wonder (and maybe one knowledgeable on the topic can shed light): If they extend at the Public, could they turn a profit there? (If so, it's a nice little nest egg for the transfer.)

Final note-if they open in the fall, they'll get school groups (which is a good thing).

Rushing this doesn't sound like a good idea.
Current ticket holders could get upset if they don't get equivalent or better tickets at the new venue, or feel robbed in any way. And that assumes no shows would have to be canceled during the move to accommodate rehearsals, sets, and restaging.
As mentioned in the article, Jacobs and Furman would have good cause for public sour grapes if not a lawsuit.
Tony voters might see this as a cynical ploy to win the awards in spite of the creatives wanting more time on the show. And we know politics plays a role in the votes (*cough* Matilda *cough*). It would be one thing if they accelerated a transfer after the initial run, but canceling shows at the current venue to do this seems pretty low.

Bwaydide, he doesn't have control over that. He can't control whether they make it happen sooner, or in this case later. Of course, they'll want him to be happy, but they make all the decisions concerning money/moves/business.

1790s American politics is hot. :)

I loved the show and would be very happy if they made the move now while it's the talk of the town. It's clear that they would be the frontrunner for Best Musical if they opened this April. Although it's doubtful anything would come in next year that could beat it, it's still an unknown. And as we all know…you never know.

With the current roster of new musicals this season, I don't think any stand a chance of beating Hamilton. If I had a vote - and I so wish I did - I'd vote to take the chance and go for it now. Strike while the iron's hot!

Mattbrain, I'm not surprised, but...well...I am a little. Riedel usually tries to "cash in", so to speak, on the latest trend. He had a huge boner for SPRING AWAKENING and was gobsmacked that the "Tony Predictions" panelists on Theater Talk (Jesse Green, Michael Musto and Patrick Pacheco) all liked GREY GARDENS more. He claimed that he was "always" rooting for KINKY BOOTS the year it won over MATLIDA. Maybe HAMILTON hasn't gotten enough hype for a Riedel-errection?

The man is a disgusting little weasel. He should be writing obituaries for the Post, not theater columns. I can't wait for the obituary to his own career as a theater columnist, though as I said before, I don't want it to come TOO soon. And not because I like reading Riedel.