Riedel on Hamilton transfer — Page 7

I said it earlier in the thread, the Richard Rodgers is too big for this show. Think about what happened to Bloody Bloody. They need a small house. Keep demand high. This is going to be a tough sell. Going to Broadway now or even the summer is a bad move. Wait until next fall.

I saw it 2 weeks ago. I liked the show but didn't love it. I really think they should wait and rework some of the material. Maybe cut the running time. It felt long in spots.

From what I hear, it's a done deal and they'll be taking the Rodgers right after If/Then closes.

Cat: as i read the Tony website, a show has to open by April 23rd to be eligible. Under the circumstances, the preview period here will be brief, but you might just be able to swap your ticket in time to catch the show on Broadway while you're over. (Assuming they offer swaps, of course; it would be shocking if they didn't.)

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Updated On: 2/23/15 at 08:51 PM

If they do announce it, I sincerely hope they do the right thing for those of us who bought for the extension. We should be offered the best seats, at the same price and first come, first serve.

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"but if they were smart they'd wait until this incredibly crowded season is over and they can book an appropriate venue for this production."

Crowded? They'll sweep the Tonys this year. There's nothing even close to on Hamilton's level except Fun Home coming in.

Cute how people are making demands for "the best seats" given purchase price. It's a different production and the Public does not "owe" anything beyond a refund from point-of-sale.

Price of the ticket at the Public is still below a standard Broadway Orchestra price. That said, I think Public seats will be swapped for mid Orch or Front Mezz. There will be plenty of Premiums folks.

"Fun Home waited, Hamilton should too."

Agree with Zanna....and Fun Home had nowhere near the hype Hamilton is generating.

Okay, fine - but another thing: I find it sad that the creatives want more time to perfect this show and now it is being rushed to Broadway where they won't have time to do that. I get it - it's a business - why not strike while the iron is hot... but this seems like a prime example of another rushed transfer to bank on its positive buzz and may not receive the payoff it expects. It's sad that the creatives are being rushed when they feel more time and more work could do the show better. I hope I'm proven wrong, though.

It's not like the buzz is idle industry chatter... it's reviews that most shows would kill for and being the hottest theatre ticket of the season, hands down.

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Can you cite your claim that the creators feel rushed and want more time from anywhere beyond the trashy gossip of Riedel's article? Thanks. Because as it stands, you're not really stating an opinion so much as claiming to know the feelings of the creative team.

Updated On: 2/23/15 at 10:13 PM

I agree that on the surface, this could be a tough sell. However, the current demand for tickets is saying otherwise. Just for the sake of looking, I checked stubhub to see what people are asking for seats to the show. Highest is close to $2000 and yes, that's more money for a ticket then many of us could ever dream of, but people are buying tickets for this show at this price.

Didn't something like 9000 people enter the online lottery for this show for it's first preview? That's a lot interest...and people that would buy a ticket for the show if it was possible.

LMM has stated that the show isn't 100% the way he wants it yet, but that it's close. I don't think he needs a year to make cuts and set it in stone. If the show opened tomorrow at any Broadway theater, I suspect it would get the same reviews, if not better. I don't think the show will run for a decade, but people gave said this could be the next Rent in terms of appeal and popularity. I don't think that comment is a ridiculous one...the show has a lot going for it (and please note I'm not comparing the shows, just the hype. I think Hamilton is far better then Rent). I think this is an important show for reasons that people have been saying for quite some time now. If anything, it's telling a story in history that's important but not thoroughly discussed. Hamilton's legacy effects us today and if people realize it through a musical, I'm all for that.

And hasn't it been established that the Public doesn't major producing credit on Hamilton or Fun Home? If we find out tomorrow that Hamilton is transferring, it would just mean two shows that originated at the Public would would be in contention. It's not competing against itself. It's more that fans and supporters of both want them to have an equal shot and/or share of the wealth.

Updated On: 2/23/15 at 10:32 PM

Playbill just posted this
Is This Hamilton's Broadway Season? The Public Calls for Mysterious Media Event Tomorrow

I hope the aforementioned Norbert Leo Butz rumor turns out to be true. That'd be amazing.