#1
Posted: 12/2/08 at 10:56pm
Any news on a possible cast album?
Give me claws and a hunch, just away from this bunch.
#3
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?
#4
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.
So I'm pretty sure they would want to record it now.
#5
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.
All I want is a recording. Please. Please! Please.
"Y'know, I think Bertolt Brecht was rolling in his grave."
-Nellie McKay on the 2006 Broadway production of The Threepenny Opera, in which she played Polly Peachum
-Nellie McKay on the 2006 Broadway production of The Threepenny Opera, in which she played Polly Peachum
#6
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.
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#7
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.
#8
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!
Let's just look forward to a new Sondheim show that goes directly to Broadway!
#10
Posted: 12/2/08 at 11:31pm
He hinted a few months ago that he and John Weidman are working on another show.
#11
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.
#12
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.
And I agree that I don't think Road Show could transfer and make a profit with a commercial theatre.
Give me claws and a hunch, just away from this bunch.
#13
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.
#14
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.
#15
Posted: 12/3/08 at 1:55am
Keep in mind, as adored as he is, only one Sondheim show has ever recouped (Night Music).
"Broadway...I'll lick you yet!"
#16
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.
#17
Posted: 12/3/08 at 1:59am
None of those productions recouped in their original Broadway runs.
"Broadway...I'll lick you yet!"
#18
Posted: 12/3/08 at 6:45am
I believe FORUM should be on that list too...
#19
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.
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.
Cast albums are NOT "soundtracks."
Live theatre does not use a "soundtrack." If it did, it wouldn't be live theatre!
I host a weekly one-hour radio program featuring cast album selections as well as songs by cabaret, jazz and theatre artists. The program, FRONT ROW CENTRE is heard Sundays 9 to 10 am and also Saturdays from 8 to 9 am (eastern times) on www.proudfm.com
#20
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.
There's Sondheim for you.
-Benjamin
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#21
Posted: 12/3/08 at 2:04pm
i know that it will not be made but i want acry baby cast cd.
#22
Posted: 12/3/08 at 2:08pm
Sssssh, the adults are talking.
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#23
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.
I think it does otherwise Jekyll and Hyde would be considered a hit and it's typically not.
#24
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.
Give me claws and a hunch, just away from this bunch.
#25
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.
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