SHUFFLE ALONG being billed a Revival, Casting, Previews (Prices), etc.- Page 2

[theatreguy12]

Posted: 11/14/15 at 1:42pm

This one is definitely on my list, as well.  That is a helluva cast!  And Savion Glover at the choreographic helm?  Wow!  Can't wait for this one.

 

[Broadwaystar2]

Posted: 11/14/15 at 6:47pm

ChiTheaterFan said: "I guess to me whether it should be a revival depends on how extensive these additional details about the making of the show are. It does say they're presenting the original musical. If all they do is add a few small scenes to introduce it or some narration, I can see how they could get away with a revival. 

Exactly what's so innovative about Spring Awakening?? This isn't the first time this has been done on Broadway. And who's going to vote for a show to win a TONY that closes 5 months before the TONYS? And it's not even doing that well. 

 

 

Both categories are going to be tough this year I suspect. I mean this with this cast. She loves me with that cast. Spring awakening with its innovative approach and all the buzz that it's better than the original. Fiddler with Danny Burstein. 

 

 

 

 

 

Then of course on the other side we have Hamilton and some other shows coming in that have yet to be seen but to me are promising. 

 

 

 

Oh what an exciting year!!!!!!

 

"

 

[asmith0307]

Posted: 11/14/15 at 8:40pm

Scott Rudin is many things, but dumb I don't think is one of them. I feel if there is a way he can get this in a category where it doesn't face the possibility of facing Hamilton (i.e. Best Revival of a Musical) he will probably will try to make it happen.

 

Of course, he could also think that he has a chance against Hamilton, in which case more power to him.

Updated On: 11/14/15 at 08:40 PM

Posted: 11/14/15 at 9:01pm

Scott Rudin is dumb because he is responsible for the lack of long running plays on Broadway. The fact that we even have one running right now is amazing.

[EricMontreal22]

Posted: 11/14/15 at 9:06pm

Pardon my ignorance but how is he responsible for the lack of long running plays?

Posted: 11/14/15 at 9:12pm

For creating this "get a Hollywod star for 10 weeks only!" People are buying tickets to see a star and not the play. Producers need to produce new and exciting work and follow the Curious Incident template.

[EricMontreal22]

Posted: 11/14/15 at 9:14pm

To be fair, the West End in London isn't much better in that regard, but I see what you mean.

[jacobsnchz14]

Posted: 2/4/16 at 10:04am

The show just launched the website with bios, the commercial, and "about the show".  Even in the about section, they're still pushing this is a revival.

http://shufflealongbroadway.com/

[tazber]

Posted: 2/4/16 at 10:10am

Well that's the only shot they have at winning.

 

But even that's iffy. It's been a great year so far for revivals.

[IdinaBellFoster]

Posted: 2/4/16 at 10:18am

SO excited for this! Seeing it the week of the Tony nominations.

 

Also...what a beautiful website!

[tazber]

Posted: 2/4/16 at 10:29am

It's without a question the show I'm most excited about this Spring.

[jacobsnchz14]

Posted: 2/4/16 at 10:30am

I'll be at the first preview and will be sure to report back.  Very thrilled! My first time attending a first preview... it'll be insane!

[peacelovemagic1]

Posted: 2/4/16 at 10:36am

I'm SO EXCITED for this show. I got to attend a preview event that was held where George C. Wolfe and Savion Glover talked about the show, and Billy Porter, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Brandon Victor Dixon, Joshua Henry, and Adrienne Warren performed, along with a bunch of the dance ensemble. All three of the performances were incredible, especially a new number that is staged as a tap battle

 

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Between two shows that the creators of Shuffle Along wrote, after Shuffle Along became a success and the group broke up, with the writers trying to individually duplicate the success. 

It was things like this, where they had a brand new song, and brand new book, that I became confused about how they could still be counted as a revival. I think the Tony committee will have a tough time on their hands deciding where to put this one. Regardless, the performances were amazing, and I think Broadway is in for a treat. How lucky we are to have Shuffle Along sharing this story of a history making musical, that helped to desegregate Broadway and theaters around the country, playing around the corner from Hamilton. Imagine that double show day! 

Updated On: 2/4/16 at 10:36 AM

[Jeffrey Karasarides]

Posted: 2/4/16 at 10:42am

I think if the Special Event category was still in existence, Shuffle Along probably would've ended up there.

[dramamama611]

Posted: 2/4/16 at 10:51am

Audience Rewards seat for sixty bucks!  Cannot wait!

[Jshan05]

Posted: 2/10/16 at 3:56pm

Does anybody know why tickets aren't available the last week of March (3/27-the following weekend)? I looked on telecharge and it looks like there aren't any performances that entire week. Are they going dark to tweak things during previews? I haven't heard of that before but didn't know if that was a thing....

 

ALSO, sorry that this doesn't necessarily relate to the thread...I just didn't feel like starting a thread for a simple question!

Updated On: 2/10/16 at 03:56 PM

[Robbie2]

Posted: 2/10/16 at 4:56pm

FYI *Audra McDonald will not appear in performances from June 20, 2016 through September 11, 2016.  She will return on Tuesday, September 13, 2016.

[Mike66]

Posted: 2/10/16 at 5:18pm

Robbie2 said: "FYI *Audra McDonald will not appear in performances from June 20, 2016 through September 11, 2016.  She will return on Tuesday, September 13, 2016.

 

Because she will be appearing in London......

 

[Jshan05]

Posted: 2/10/16 at 6:38pm

Robbie2 said: "FYI *Audra McDonald will not appear in performances from June 20, 2016 through September 11, 2016.  She will return on Tuesday, September 13, 2016."

 

Yeah--knew this already. I was wondering about the last week of March, not this summer. Anybody have any ideas why there aren't tickets? 

[SidebySidebyLogan]

Posted: 2/10/16 at 8:14pm

peacelovemagic1 said: "I'm SO EXCITED for this show. I got to attend a preview event that was held where George C. Wolfe and Savion Glover talked about the show, and Billy Porter, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Brandon Victor Dixon, Joshua Henry, and Adrienne Warren performed, along with a bunch of the dance ensemble. All three of the performances were incredible, especially a new number that is staged as a tap battle

 

 

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Between two shows that the creators of Shuffle Along wrote, after Shuffle Along became a success and the group broke up, with the writers trying to individually duplicate the success. 

 

It was things like this, where they had a brand new song, and brand new book, that I became confused about how they could still be counted as a revival. I think the Tony committee will have a tough time on their hands deciding where to put this one. Regardless, the performances were amazing, and I think Broadway is in for a treat. How lucky we are to have Shuffle Along sharing this story of a history making musical, that helped to desegregate Broadway and theaters around the country, playing around the corner from Hamilton. Imagine that double show day! 

 

"

I understood the sentiment but how is it really any different from Cinderella which had a radically changed book, additional numbers and had never appeared on Broadway before yet was deemed a revival? 

[Jshan05]

Posted: 3/1/16 at 3:47pm

Bumping this to see if any discount codes have been released!

[IdinaBellFoster]

Posted: 3/1/16 at 4:12pm

You may have missed the first one. I purchased mine with a discount code from BroadwayBox but it appears to no longer be listed on the website. $55 Mezz tickets!

[uncageg]

Posted: 3/1/16 at 4:50pm

Theatermania has a code also. I hope to use it tomorrow.

[uncageg]

Posted: 3/3/16 at 4:41pm

Just used the Theatermania code at the box office. $55.00 last row of mezz. for 2nd week of previews. Sat the for Pippin. The view is fine. Hopefully it will be for this! I am excited!

[Eliva1]

Posted: 3/5/16 at 7:54pm

Just having De Ja Vu . I just feel this will be another Women on a Verge. I am just waiting for reviews.