Riedel on Othello and The Bands Visit transfer, Once on This Island revival

[10086sunset]

Posted: 12/15/16 at 11:28pm

http://nypost.com/2016/12/15/will-bands-visit-make-the-jump-to-broadway/

[Cupid Boy2]

Posted: 12/15/16 at 11:53pm

I would love for Once on This Island to happen this spring, but I'm not holding my breath.

[RippedMan]

Posted: 12/16/16 at 12:30am

The show does have quite a massive ensemble, but I'd love to see The Band's Visit make it to Broadway. It's a really quirky show, and with the success of Fun Home, Natasha, etc, I think it could really find an audience. I think it would fit beautifully at Studio 54 if Roundabout were so inclined. But, if not, something like the Broadhurst would be great or the Jacobs.

[10086sunset]

Posted: 12/16/16 at 7:36am

Hoping that he is correct regarding all three...Would love to see each of them...

[neonlightsxo]

Posted: 12/16/16 at 9:20am

I'd love to see Othello but Sam Gold is quite busy this spring already.

Once On This Island? With what money?

[Prisoner of 7th Ave]

Posted: 12/16/16 at 11:11am

Glass Menagerie begins previews in early February.  If, as I suspect, the reaction will be Wingfield fatigue, the Belasco will be free for Othello by April 1.  

[neonlightsxo]

Posted: 12/16/16 at 11:18am

Glass Menagerie is not an open run, but thanks for playing.

[Jeffrey Karasarides]

Posted: 12/16/16 at 11:23am

Sam Gold also has A Doll's House, Part 2 opening in April.

[RippedMan]

Posted: 12/16/16 at 11:23am

Wonder how they'd redesign Othello

[neonlightsxo]

Posted: 12/16/16 at 11:24am

Jeffrey Karasarides said: "Sam Gold also has A Doll's House, Part 2 opening in April"

 

I know. That's why I said "Sam Gold is quite busy this spring already."

 

[Jeffrey Karasarides]

Posted: 12/16/16 at 11:25am

That was a response to Prisoner of 7th Ave.

[James2]

Posted: 12/16/16 at 1:53pm

With Tony Shaloub doing The Price next and Katrina Lenk presumably returning to Indecent, The Band's Visit should absolutely wait for next fall.

[Sauja]

Posted: 12/16/16 at 2:03pm

Every theater is currently booked, so something would have to close to make a transfer happen. Given the staging (and how current shows are performing at the box office), would it be possible they'd move Othello to Circle in the Square? 

[henrikegerman]

Posted: 12/16/16 at 2:08pm

"Three shows are already in the mix — “Dear Evan Hansen” and both the upcoming “Groundhog Day” and “War Paint.”Three shows are already in the mix — “Dear Evan Hansen” and both the upcoming “Groundhog Day” and “War Paint.”"

Did Riedel suddenly come down with a severe case of Great Comet amnesia?

[wonderfulwizard11]

Posted: 12/16/16 at 2:12pm

No, he just doesn't like the lead producer and it's his way of being snarky. Dear Evan Hansen will probably win, at least as it stands right now, but the shows in the spring would have to be especially strong to knock Comet out of contention. 

[QueenAlice]

Posted: 12/16/16 at 2:13pm

That is Riedel's way of throwing shade at COMET. There is always one show per season (usually one that gets outstanding reviews) that Riedel takes under his wing to poop on.

This article is essentially full of useless information. I doubt any of these things he says as scoop will actually happen this season.

 

[Andy51]

Posted: 12/16/16 at 2:55pm

RippedMan said: "Wonder how they'd redesign Othello

They could stick with the same basic design if it moved to Circle in the Square.  I saw it last night -- brilliant production and performances.  It would be wonderful if more people could have the opportunity to see it.  For those deterred by it being sold out (other than the high-priced benefit show), tickets do pop up sporadically throughout the day for same day and next day shows (I got my ticket on Wed. night, and I just checked and there were seats for tonight and this weekend, but they come and go fast).  Even if it transfers to Broadway (which is still speculative at this point), it is special seeing it in a very small, intimate theatre.

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Updated On: 12/16/16 at 02:55 PM

[Jeffrey Karasarides]

Posted: 12/16/16 at 3:45pm

henrikegerman said: ""Three shows are already in the mix — “Dear Evan Hansen” and both the upcoming “Groundhog Day” and “War Paint.”Three shows are already in the mix — “Dear Evan Hansen” and both the upcoming “Groundhog Day” and “War Paint.”"

Did Riedel suddenly come down with a severe case of Great Comet amnesia?"

I actually emailed Michael Riedel about that this morning, and to my surprise, replied to me with this:

"Yes -- it will probably get nominated, but I think there's some ill will toward the producers, the Kagans, so I doubt it has much of a chance of winning. And the feeling around Broadway is that while it's a sumptuous production, the show's too long and the score isn't that good. Everybody loves Evan Hansen and Groundhog Day. And War Paint, if the rewrites are good, has a meaty subject matter that should have appeal.

But, hey, what the hell do I know? I thought "Rent" would run six months."

[neonlightsxo]

Posted: 12/16/16 at 3:52pm

He's nuts.

" Dear Evan Hansen will probably win, at least as it stands right now"

I'm with you on this. Updated On: 12/16/16 at 03:52 PM

[perfectliar]

Posted: 12/16/16 at 5:43pm

neonlightsxo said: "Glass Menagerie is not an open run, but thanks for playing."

Yeah, and limited runs have never closed early.

[PaulWom]

Posted: 12/16/16 at 10:11pm

Jeffrey Karasarides said: "henrikegerman said: ""Three shows are already in the mix — “Dear Evan Hansen” and both the upcoming “Groundhog Day” and “War Paint.”Three shows are already in the mix — “Dear Evan Hansen” and both the upcoming “Groundhog Day” and “War Paint.”"

Did Riedel suddenly come down with a severe case of Great Comet amnesia?"

I actually emailed Michael Riedel about that this morning, and to my surprise, replied to me with this:

"Yes -- it will probably get nominated, but I think there's some ill will toward the producers, the Kagans, so I doubt it has much of a chance of winning. And the feeling around Broadway is that while it's a sumptuous production, the show's too long and the score isn't that good. Everybody loves Evan Hansen and Groundhog Day. And War Paint, if the rewrites are good, has a meaty subject matter that should have appeal.

But, hey, what the hell do I know? I thought "Rent" would run six months."

 

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I never understood Riedel's logic on that point re: Tony voters voting against Comet bc of the producers. Ars Nova stands to win a Tony if Comet wins- why would supporters of Ars Nova cut off their nose to spite their face? The producers gave them what they wanted.

[wonderfulwizard11]

Posted: 12/16/16 at 10:54pm

perfectliar said: "Yeah, and limited runs have never closed early."

The upcoming Menagerie is set to run roughly as long as the most recent revival, and that revival definitely didn't have a star on the level of Sally Field. Not to mention, it's not as if every theatregoer saw the last one or isn't happy to see the show return. No reason to assume that this one won't do well. 

 

Updated On: 12/16/16 at 10:54 PM

[AEA AGMA SM]

Posted: 12/17/16 at 1:06am

PaulWom said: "I never understood Riedel's logic on that point re: Tony voters voting against Comet bc of the producers. Ars Nova stands to win a Tony if Comet wins- why would supporters of Ars Nova cut off their nose to spite their face? The producers gave them what they wanted."

 

Remember he also trumpeted to the hills that there would be a backlash against Hamilton because of the actions of the producers, after erroneously declaring that the show was going to transfer immediately so that it could sweep the 2015 Tony Awards. And Bullets Over Broadway was going to be the next The Producers and would run for years. I'm sure there are countless other predictions and guarantees of his throughout his years at the Post that were proven completely wrong.

Updated On: 12/17/16 at 01:06 AM

[RippedMan]

Posted: 12/17/16 at 1:22am

Why spread ill will? Who cares. 

 I wish "Broadway" would include more interesting theaters. Surprised "In Transit" is still holding on. But who knows for the Spring.

[Jessetenny]

Posted: 12/17/16 at 11:51am

perfectliar said: "neonlightsxo said: "Glass Menagerie is not an open run, but thanks for playing."

Yeah, and limited runs have never closed early.

 

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Yeah, because Motown didn't close early this summer? Right.