Riedel on the growing hype for Moulin Rouge!

[10086sunset]

Posted: 8/2/18 at 7:39pm

https://nypost.com/2018/08/02/the-hype-around-moulin-rouge-the-musical-is-growing/

per the article - sources say it will arrive here in the summer of 2019, possibly at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre, now home to “Kinky Boots.”

Updated On: 8/2/18 at 07:39 PM

[DAME]

Posted: 8/2/18 at 7:50pm

10086sunset said: "https://nypost.com/2018/08/02/the-hype-around-moulin-rouge-the-musical-is-growing/

per the article - sources say it will arrive here in the summer of 2019, possibly at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre, now home to “Kinky Boots.”"

 

Thanks Michael.   If you forget to post your stuff here I forget to read it.   Glad your stuff is back on the Post.  Going to have to get back in the habit.

 

[nsguy45]

Posted: 8/2/18 at 8:02pm

A Broadway opening in the summer of 2019 is what a Colonial usher told me last week, as well. I should think the production would lose its momentum between now and then, and possibly some members of the cast.

[RaisedOnMusicals]

Posted: 8/2/18 at 8:33pm

I wonder who’s gonna want to invest in a show with a $30 million capitalization. 

Where is most of the money coming from here?

[Wick3]

Posted: 8/2/18 at 9:07pm

Didn't the article mention an Australian company who made millions from dinosaur shows is backing the show? Apparently they're also supporting the $40 million King Kong musical. 

Looks like the NY critics will be seeing the show this weekend so I look forward reading their reviews next week. 

[ACL2006]

Posted: 8/2/18 at 9:12pm

Considering what they want to do to the inside of the theater, KINKY BOOTS closing in January seems likely.

[SomethingPeculiar]

Posted: 8/2/18 at 10:27pm

nsguy45 said: "I should think the production would lose its momentum between now and then, and possibly some members of the cast. "

Everyone on here always complains when a show opens out-of-town and has a Broadway opening lined up right after. For once, a show is taking its time to come in. 

And if the reviews are mixed-to-negative (Riedel seems a little overenthusiastic based on what I’ve heard), it gives the team time to improve the written elements of the show, now that they’ve got the design down. Because at $30mm, it’s gonna need to run a looong time.

[adamgreer]

Posted: 8/2/18 at 10:32pm

I’m more interested in the fact that he says Tommy Tune wants to direct and choreograph a revival of Grand Hotel.

[rosscoe(au)]

Posted: 8/3/18 at 12:04am

^^^^

That was the more exciting news in that piece

[Robbie2]

Posted: 8/3/18 at 12:47am

[CATSNYrevival]

Posted: 8/3/18 at 1:07am

A Grand Hotel revival sounds far more exciting. Moulin Rouge looks impressive but they lost my interest when they started cutting songs from the movie.

[Theatrefanboy1]

Posted: 8/3/18 at 11:02am

I wonder if they wait the year if they would replace Karen with Samantha Barks. Or do some cast changes

[CaseyBrent41]

Posted: 8/3/18 at 11:30am

I told you alllll it would be the Hirschfeld...but did you listen?! D:

[Evans2]

Posted: 8/3/18 at 11:40am

CaseyBrent41 said: "I told you alllll it would be the Hirschfeld...but did you listen?! D:"

You did, along with Tootsie into the Marquis.

 

[Bettyboy72]

Posted: 8/3/18 at 12:16pm

I hope they replace Olivo. I thought she retired anyway. Guess that was a publicity stunt. I tried to see her 4x in West Side Story, 3x in In The Heights and 2x in Murder Ballad-all unsuccessful. She has issues with long runs.

[Jarethan]

Posted: 8/3/18 at 1:31pm

I missed her twice in WSS and once in In The Heights (I wasn't looking for her, just remember that she was out).  I have to admit that I am surprised that they would give her the lead in a huge musical when she has such a rotten track record, in supporting roles.  Seems to me that there are more reliable people they could get.  She does not do much dancing in this show, certainly compared to Anita...maybe dancing injuries assent for her many absences.

I would replace her and Aaron, and keep the rest of the cast.

[CaseyBrent41]

Posted: 8/3/18 at 2:09pm

CaseyBrent41 said: "I told you alllll it would be the Hirschfeld...but did you listen?! D:"

You did, along with Tootsie into the Marquis.

 

Correct!

[millie12]

Posted: 8/3/18 at 2:54pm

Jarethan said: "I missed her twice in WSS and once in In The Heights (I wasn't looking for her, just remember that she was out). I have to admit that I am surprised that they would give her the lead in a huge musical when she has such a rotten track record, in supporting roles. Seems to me that there are more reliable people they could get. She does not do much dancing in this show, certainly compared to Anita...maybe dancing injuries assent for her many absences.

I would replace her and Aaron, and keep the rest of the cast."

 

Absolutely. My main critiques were Karen and Aaron, the CORE of the show. John Logan's book. And the unnecessary musical additions and arrangements. If we have a Christian and Satine that we genuinely root for, the show has a better chance of working. Also the show, on paper, needs to be good.

What is needed is a major restructuring and rewriting and big workshop in town before the Broadway run.

[BroadwayMan5]

Posted: 8/3/18 at 3:21pm

I still think the Winter Garden is a better option for this show than the Hirschfeld and we already know for sure the WG will be open come January.

I wonder if the growing buzz will make them consider opening in time for the 2019 Tonys especially since it looks like another weakish season.

[msmp]

Posted: 8/3/18 at 3:22pm

BroadwayMan5 said: "I still think the Winter Garden is a better option for this show than the Hirschfeld and we already know for sure the WG will be open come January.

I wonder if the growing buzz will make them consider opening in time for the 2019 Tonys especially since it looks like another weakish season."

The producers are the same as the ones for King Kong, and supposedly they don't want this show competing with KK for the technical awards.

[Babe_Williams]

Posted: 8/3/18 at 3:28pm

Bettyboy72 said: "I hope they replace Olivo. I thought she retired anyway. Guessthat was a publicity stunt. I tried to see her 4x in West Side Story, 3x in In The Heights and 2x in Murder Ballad-all unsuccessful. She has issues with long runs."

Ha. Funny, I missed her when she was in Hamilton as well.

[ACL2006]

Posted: 8/3/18 at 5:36pm

Well, I'd assume Natalie Cortez is her understudy, so I wouldn't mind seeing Natalie in the role.

[RippedMan]

Posted: 8/3/18 at 10:14pm

Yeah that is totally the wrong theater choice. And I think waiting is a bad move. It sounds like the only real contender for "best musical" this year will be if "Girl From North Country" moves or if Tootsie is well-received. 

[brdwybound04]

Posted: 8/3/18 at 10:23pm

I completely disagree! It seems like everyone keeps forgetting about “Ain’t Too Proud To Beg,” the plan was always for “Summer” to open this season, while ATPTB continues to play select engagements (DC, & Toronto) before coming into Broadway next spring... I’ve always believe that “Summer” was merely a placeholder for ATPTB, as the reviews have all suggested it was far more Broadway ready of the two, but that the creative team didn’t want to make “Summer” go head to head against “The Cher Show”... once it closes up in January, ATPTB can have the Lunt-Fontanne, open in time for the TONYs, and “Summer” can hit the road touring the country...I Think ATPTB is a serious Tony contender for this season!!

[BroadwayConcierge]

Posted: 8/3/18 at 10:50pm

Ok, so now can we start talking about how incredible Katrina Lenk would be as Satine?