SING STREET @ NYTW — Page 6

Meet (most) of the Cast:

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.nytimes.com/2019/12/11/theater/sing-street-cast.amp.html

DoTheDood said: "CarmenA3 said: "Has a show ever announced a Broadway run before even ending their off-Bway run?"

The only exception I can find is Hamilton, but honestly nothing can beat that original Hamiltonhype obviously so we might not find out for Sing Street at least until the run is over.

Edit: More have as I've looked into it. Shows like Dear Evan Hansen, Fun Home, and Be More Chill did, but only near the end of their off-B'way run (probably at least until the off-B'way run was sold out)."

Another hit musical that originated at NYTW announced a Broadway transfer on its opening night and went on to be a hit: Once.

Updated On: 12/11/19 at 04:23 PM

Unexpected return to the show as it heads into press weekend for Monday's Opening. A few things I noticed tonight:

-Conor has a new beanie for the opening scene, it's black/dark blue. I loved the tan one (I knit/crochet and it really caught my eye LOL)

-When the school crest is projected onto the screen background, it now has a 3-d/shadow effect. I like it, much better than the flat 2D look before.

-The curtain call has changed. Tonight they come out and stood in three rows from downstage to back, with Conor, Raphina, Brendan and someone else (blocked view) in the front row. They bow, criss-cross, bow again, and then take a bow as one line. Really liked it!

I didn't notice any story/plot changes and today was their final rehearsal per Zara's IG. There were press folks at the show tonight. Happy Opening to them on Monday!

nicolep76 said: "Opening is tonight! Any guesses how this will fare with critics?"

Excited for the cast and crew! I hope they're all positive, but one thing that will be (or should be) mentioned is the projections. To me, they didn't add much of anything except emphasize that we're on an island, and yes, a metaphor for being stuck, I understand, but could have easily gone without.

I expect mixed reviews - personally I love the show - but I can see where a critic could pick at things. Fingers crossed!

I'm sad, but not especially surprised about the tepid reviews for this.

And while I loved this show and I'm rooting for it, I'll say the same thing I said when Wrong Man reviews came out; for shows like Sing Street, Wrong Man, Secret Life of Bees, etc. reviews are very important to garnering the momentum to justify a transfer. So when people start predicting Broadway transfers for these shows right out of the gate, before we find out if the show is well-received by critics, it's really jumping the gun. Just because a show looks like Transfer-Bait on paper, and just because Michael Riedel says they want it to transfer, doesn't mean it'll happen.

I hope these reviews don't prevent a Broadway transfer (and I guess they won't, if the Lyceum rumor is true - though I remain skeptical). But it can't help their chances.

It's a real shame, because I really enjoyed - even loved - all 3 of the shows I named above.

Sorry if I was unclear - but I'm not just talking about predictions from the board. I'm saying that even if the production truly does intend to transfer, and has intended to transfer since day 1, their plans still could potentially be derailed by tepid reviews, if investors lose faith in it. Plus it slows the show's "momentum," to use your word.

And I admit that if they really do have the Lyceum booked, then yeah, the reviews probably won't effect them much. Unless some key investors REALLY freak out and jump ship. But if they've already gone with the show this far, I'd be surprised if they don't see it through, especially since, as you pointed out, the reviews and word-of-mouth are far from disastrous. My skepticism on this point is mainly about whether or not the Lyceum rumor is actually true. Sure, some people on this board have been saying it with absolute, utter certainty. But at the end of the day, I'm inclined to wait until the official press release before I fully believe anything.

Updated On: 12/17/19 at 11:58 PM

Does this still go straight to Broadway in the Spring, or should they hold off and tweak the show and aim for next season?

Daddy Warbucks said: "Does this create the most ideal situation for the Shuberts, Sing Street and Beetlejuice? Shuberts have a good reason to tell Sing Street to hold off. Sing Street comes back next season retooled and is a legit contender for Best Musical. Shuberts capture political capital by helping Beetlejuice move into the Lyceum. "


It’s just that Beetlejuice probably wouldn’t fit into the Lyceum.

Beetlejuice would have to be entirely reworked for the Lyceum. 950 seats is just so small for a musical to make its nut. Part of BJ's success has been its ability to sell a lot of moderately-priced tickets, because the Winter Garden is so big. At a tiny venue like the Lyceum, it would be relying much more heavily on premiums and full-priced tix.

Over the next few months, when every new venue becomes available, people will say "well what if Beetlejuice moved there!" when in reality most have been spoken for already (with backups) or wouldn't justify a $4 mil overhaul. A scale-down probably also means cutting 6-12 people from the 26-person cast, in addition to re-designing and re-orchestrating...which could irritate the fans. I don't think there will be any winning with a scaled-down BJ.

Sing Street would be smart to delay its move.

Re: SouthernCakes

I like Rebecca Taichman's body of work, but has she ever directed a musical before? Could that play into what you're implying?