Road show cast album

[binau]

Posted: 12/2/08 at 10:56pm

Any news on a possible cast album?

[ljay889]

Posted: 12/2/08 at 10:57pm

They say on ATC that it will happen.

[Pianolin717]

Posted: 12/2/08 at 11:09pm

any chance that it will transfer to broadway? if it did anytime soon, do you think they would wait til the transfer to record it?

[ljay889]

Posted: 12/2/08 at 11:13pm

The only way I could see it transferring if a non-for-profit company picked it up like Roundabout or MTC.

So I'm pretty sure they would want to record it now.

[BustopherPhantom]

Posted: 12/2/08 at 11:15pm

I doubt it'll transfer: the reviews, added together, were the most mixed you could imagine, and that doesn't bode well for audience interest.

All I want is a recording. Please. Please! Please.

[uncageg]

Posted: 12/2/08 at 11:26pm

Why would a not for profit have to pick it up? It is also Sondheim and in the past, producers have wanted to be a part of his new shows. The economy may be a reason it may not get backing and transfer also. There is an interesting article in the Times about shows at The Public transferring to Broadway.

[ljay889]

Posted: 12/2/08 at 11:28pm

You really think commercial producers would want to take a gamble on a new Sondheim production that received mixed reviews? Most commercial producers know Sondheim shows do not sell (unfortunately). I think it would be perfect for a Roundabout or MTC transfer.

[raulmark]

Posted: 12/2/08 at 11:28pm

I saw it. I liked it. I'm going to see it again next week. I want a cast album, but I don't care if it transfers to Broadway...kinda a small show.
Let's just look forward to a new Sondheim show that goes directly to Broadway!

[Pianolin717]

Posted: 12/2/08 at 11:29pm

is he working on another show yet???

[ljay889]

Posted: 12/2/08 at 11:31pm

He hinted a few months ago that he and John Weidman are working on another show.

[CATSNYrevival]

Posted: 12/2/08 at 11:31pm

I'm not holding me breath for this one. As much as I'd like it, I doubt anyone will fork over the money for this.

[binau]

Posted: 12/2/08 at 11:31pm

According to his Tony speech IIRC, he said he is working on something (or hinted on it at least). Maybe he mentioned it outright somewhere else.

And I agree that I don't think Road Show could transfer and make a profit with a commercial theatre.

[raulmark]

Posted: 12/2/08 at 11:38pm

I didn't hear anything, but like the others said above me..Sondheim had hinted about working on something new. I guess we can all look forward to that one! I just hope it doesn't start out off-broadway..nothing against OB...it just seems to hit too many rocks in the road when it goes that path.

[RentBoy86]

Posted: 12/3/08 at 1:52am

It would have to change immensely - in its design elements. I wish they'd change the ensemble costumes at least.

[Mildred Plotka]

Posted: 12/3/08 at 1:55am

Keep in mind, as adored as he is, only one Sondheim show has ever recouped (Night Music).

[ljay889]

Posted: 12/3/08 at 1:58am

^ I'm pretty sure well knowledged posters on here have said before that COMPANY and INTO THE WOODS recouped. And SWEENEY recouped after its tour, etc.

[Mildred Plotka]

Posted: 12/3/08 at 1:59am

None of those productions recouped in their original Broadway runs.

[Eastwickian]

Posted: 12/3/08 at 6:45am

I believe FORUM should be on that list too...

[frontrowcentre2]

Posted: 12/3/08 at 11:34am

COMPANY was always reported as a "hit" - it paid off while still running on Broadway. So did FORUM.

INTO THE WOODS and SWEENEY paid off with post-Braodway income.

It does not matter whether it pays off or makes money during the run or afterwards.

[B3TA07]

Posted: 12/3/08 at 1:27pm

"I doubt it'll transfer: the reviews, added together, were the most mixed you could imagine"


There's Sondheim for you.

[theatre2]

Posted: 12/3/08 at 2:04pm

i know that it will not be made but i want acry baby cast cd.

[Mattbrain]

Posted: 12/3/08 at 2:08pm

Sssssh, the adults are talking.

[CATSNYrevival]

Posted: 12/3/08 at 4:24pm

It does not matter whether it pays off or makes money during the run or afterwards.

I think it does otherwise Jekyll and Hyde would be considered a hit and it's typically not.

[binau]

Posted: 12/3/08 at 4:27pm

Also, apparently the producers for the Sweeney tour and OB production were different so if it made a profit later it doesn't change that money was lost earlier.

[jv92]

Posted: 12/3/08 at 7:20pm

Forum, Company, Night Music and Into the Woods all returned their respective investments. Sweeney Todd recouped many years later.