Riedel says: Evita coming, "Hairspray" going!!!! Say it ain't so. — Page 5

THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Riedel is known for his speculations, some which turn out to be true and some that do not. Since insider sources say that a RUG producer is looking at theaters to hold EVITA and the Neil Simon is one of them, he is simply making an assumption that the show "may" close soon.

Read more closely, however. Riedel states that EVITA is being conditioned for a Fall 2007, more than a year away. It is likely that HAIRSPRAY could close or move theaters during that time, especially since the movie would have just been released.

In my personal opinion, I doubt the show will close or move theaters. There are several other theaters that will be vacant over the course of the next year that would serve to be excellent houses for EVITA.

As for the issue regarding Menzel, people are referring to when she was given an opportunity to audition for the producers for the show in London. She turned down the audition, so it is valid to state that she might have not gotten the role to begin with.

It is possible that the producers may want to offer the chance for her to audition if the show does indeed come to Broadway, especially since she is a member of Actors' Equity. In addition, she is much more well known than Rogers, however to the general public (which will make up the majority of the audience of the show), they probably could care less who is in the role.

"I don't think Hairspray will move from The Neil Simon, with 1428 seats, and all the way up there on 52nd St.
Fall of 2007 is still some time off, and The Palace is available. I could picture a short run for either Mame or Hello Dolly, and then...
Or maybe The Broadway Theatre, Evita's first home. The Color Purple is doing great there now, but for how much longer?
Anyway, I'm very exited about this production of Evita coming to NY. The origional was my 2nd Bway musical, and I've been hooked ever since!"

MAME is not headed for Broadway and there was a HELLO, DOLLY! revival in the mid-90s already which still starred Carol Channing. I doubt either of these shows will return to Broadway, especially for a limited run at a theatre like the Palace.

THE COLOR PURPLE is not going anywhere for a while.

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If Elena doesn't transfer with the show. There is something wrong.

She got unbelievable reviews. Broadway needs her!

Munk: Which show? If you're talking about EVITA, there are clips on the RUG website, and the official website.

Here's a link.

http://www.reallyuseful.com/rug/shows/evita/music/video.htm

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Updated On: 6/28/06 at 02:50 PM

With her glowing rave reviews, it is MOST likely that Rogers will open the show in New York if it transfers, but you can never be too certain.

THE PRODUCERS might be likely of closing, especially since Brooks is planning on bringing YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN to Broadway.

Of all the current long-running shows, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST is another one that has a good chance of closing within the next year, especially with the opening of MARY POPPINS.

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Updated On: 6/28/06 at 02:53 PM

Why would they movie Hairspray into The Palace? It's a larger theatre than the Neil Simon, plus, Legally Blonde will be there.

If it comes in Fall 2007, The Hirschfeld should be open (thoug not the largest theatre, it is not at all the smallest).

Billy Elliot has the Imperial When DRS closes, Legally Blonde at The Palace seems pretty much assured for March of next year.

Color Purple will definitely still be at The Broadway Theatre a year and a half from now.

The Producers will close at The St. James a few months before Young Frankenstein comes in, prolly in Spring of 2008.

The Question is: Will Drowsy Still be at the Marquis come Fall 2007? I hope so, but I am not 100% sure it will be. I could see Evita in the Mariott Marquis, especially if that is its only option.

Munk here is the link to the official Website, where you will find some video clips:
EVITA

Did the film versions of Rent, Producers or Phantom boost the box office of the Broadway productions? I know that Chicago's got a boost, but what of the others?

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Sueleen, I believe the musical Titanic got a boost when the movie opened, but I think people were disappointed that it wasn't similar to the movie. I, for one, preferred the stage version.

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RENT def. saw a boost in ticket sales.



jimnysf - I saw the tour about two years ago. I figured it was still touring somewhere. It was packed when I saw it. Our theater seats around 3,000 and I was in the last possible seat in the house. It was packed as much as Lion King was when it came through.

Check out the Rent grosses for the end of 2005 when the movie came out https://www.broadwayworld.com/grossesshow.cfm?show=RENT&year=2005