SOUL OF SHAOLIN to Play Marquis in January 2009

[somethingwicked]

SOUL OF SHAOLIN to Play Marquis in January 2009#1

Posted: 10/23/08 at 5:24pm

"China on Broadway, a partnership between Nederlander Worldwide and the Eastern Shanghai Cultural Film and Television Group, will present Soul of Shaolin — a spectacle involving dance, acrobatics and martial arts — at Broadway's Marquis Theatre for a limited engagement Jan. 13-31, 2009, Variety reported.

An opening night is set for Jan. 15. Soul centers on a boy raised by monks to become a Shaolin kung fu master, according to the trade. This marks the first time the People's Republic of China will play producer on Broadway.

A cast of 33 Chinese artists is expected. The production will play the Marquis between engagements of Irving Berlin's White Christmas (closing Jan. 4, 2009) and 9 to 5: The Musical (starting previews April 7, 2009)..."

http://www.playbill.com/news/article/122667.html

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Updated On: 10/23/08 at 05:24 PM

[Vespertine1228]

re: SOUL OF SHAOLIN to Play Marquis in January 2009#2

Posted: 10/23/08 at 6:22pm

The Special Event category for the Tonys this year is going to be really interesting. I think it's great that these cool limited runs will be playing Broadway theaters. I saw the Shaolin monks years ago and would be interested in going again.

[theaterdude87]

re: SOUL OF SHAOLIN to Play Marquis in January 2009#2

Posted: 10/23/08 at 8:20pm

The Marquis has had more tenants than Miss Mona's Brothel.

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[Mr Roxy]

re: SOUL OF SHAOLIN to Play Marquis in January 2009#3

Posted: 10/23/08 at 8:21pm

Some were actually hits.

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[RentBoy86]

re: SOUL OF SHAOLIN to Play Marquis in January 2009#4

Posted: 10/23/08 at 8:33pm

Is "White Christmas" considered a revival or a "Special Event."
Updated On: 10/23/08 at 08:33 PM

[theaterdude87]

re: SOUL OF SHAOLIN to Play Marquis in January 2009#5

Posted: 10/23/08 at 8:38pm

I would say "Special Event."

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[Yero]

re: SOUL OF SHAOLIN to Play Marquis in January 2009#6

Posted: 10/23/08 at 8:42pm

Why would it be a revival? It hasn't played on Broadway before.

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[RentBoy86]

re: SOUL OF SHAOLIN to Play Marquis in January 2009#7

Posted: 10/23/08 at 8:51pm

"Little Shop of Horrors" hadn't played Broadway before, but was considered a musical. The show has been around long enough, I think, that it wouldn't be considered a "new musical."

[winston89]

re: SOUL OF SHAOLIN to Play Marquis in January 2009#8

Posted: 10/23/08 at 9:01pm

I don't think it matters how long a show has been around. If it hasn't been on Broadway before then it is new. If it has then it is a revival.

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[ljay889]

re: SOUL OF SHAOLIN to Play Marquis in January 2009#9

Posted: 10/23/08 at 9:10pm

ASSASSINS never played on Broadway, only Off-Broadway. And the 2004 production was considered a "revival."

[RentBoy86]

re: SOUL OF SHAOLIN to Play Marquis in January 2009#10

Posted: 10/23/08 at 10:14pm

Thanks ljay - and like I previously stated, "Little Shop" was considered a revival, and it had only played off-Broadway prior to it's "revival." I think "White Christmas" has been around long enough, and playing multiple engagements out-of-town makes it a "revival."

[Paul W. Thompson]

re: SOUL OF SHAOLIN to Play Marquis in January 2009#11

Posted: 10/23/08 at 10:23pm

It will be considered a new musical.

[RentBoy86]

re: SOUL OF SHAOLIN to Play Marquis in January 2009#12

Posted: 10/23/08 at 10:39pm

Why?

[iluvtheatertrash]

re: SOUL OF SHAOLIN to Play Marquis in January 2009#13

Posted: 10/23/08 at 11:00pm

"White Christmas" was a film. Turned into a musical. That began out of town and has now found its way to Broadway.

It is a NEW musical.

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[Paul W. Thompson]

re: SOUL OF SHAOLIN to Play Marquis in January 2009#14

Posted: 10/23/08 at 11:04pm

Thank you, iltt.

[scaryclowns223]

re: SOUL OF SHAOLIN to Play Marquis in January 2009#15

Posted: 10/23/08 at 11:04pm

WHITE CHRISTMAS is a new musical.

This is the original production, with the same director, same concept, essentially same cast.

LITTLE SHOP and ASSASSINS were considered revivials because they had already entered the musical theatre canon. WHITE CHRISTMAS, despite a few regional productions, has not.

[RentBoy86]

re: SOUL OF SHAOLIN to Play Marquis in January 2009#16

Posted: 10/24/08 at 12:54am

I guess.

[InfiniteTheaterFrenzy]

re: SOUL OF SHAOLIN to Play Marquis in January 2009#17

Posted: 10/24/08 at 2:01am

Also, don't forget that White Christmas hasn't played New York, while Assassins and Little Shop had.

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[Broadway Baby 2]

re: SOUL OF SHAOLIN to Play Marquis in January 2009#18

Posted: 10/24/08 at 2:09am

Im glad that some people will get to be employed because of the show. Howaver, I will not be seeing it.

[LimelightMike]

re: SOUL OF SHAOLIN to Play Marquis in January 2009#19

Posted: 12/16/08 at 8:44pm

I have the opportunity to get discount seats.
Should I venture to the Marquis for this one, or not?
Is it worth it? Is it purely just 'martial arts'.
I'm a fan of mixed-martial arts, so that's thinking out loud.
A limited engagement should be interesting to have in NY.
Anyone know what the PLAYBILL (if any) will look like?

[BobbyBubby]

re: SOUL OF SHAOLIN to Play Marquis in January 2009#20

Posted: 12/16/08 at 10:24pm

Assassins and Little Shop both had high profile NYC runs. White Christmas has never been seen in the city. It's a New Musical.

[RentBoy86]

re: SOUL OF SHAOLIN to Play Marquis in January 2009#21

Posted: 12/16/08 at 11:10pm

Bobby, way to bring up a really old thread on a topic that was already discussed and concluded. But thanks for the input. Always needed.

[LimelightMike]

re: SOUL OF SHAOLIN to Play Marquis in January 2009#22

Posted: 12/17/08 at 3:01am

BUMPING.

[BobbyBubby]

re: SOUL OF SHAOLIN to Play Marquis in January 2009#23

Posted: 12/17/08 at 5:46pm

Updated On: 12/17/08 at 05:46 PM

[LimelightMike]

re: SOUL OF SHAOLIN to Play Marquis in January 2009#24

Posted: 12/17/08 at 6:41pm

Here's an offer for discounted seats!

SOUL OF SHAOLIN is a breathtaking new Chinese martial arts spectacle that tells the story of a boy named Hui Guang who is separated from his mother by war. Hui Guang is found and taken in by the legendary monks of the Shaolin temple and raised among them. As he becomes a man, Hui Guang becomes an accomplished master of Shaolin Kung Fu and embarks on a spectacular journey of self-discovery.

SOUL OF SHAOLIN features 30 Chinese nationals highly skilled in Shaolin Kung Fu, the astounding martial art featured in such blockbuster films as Fearless (starring international superstar Jet Li) and Shaolin Soccer. In celebration of the Lunar New Year, SHAOLIN also marks the first time a production from the People’s Republic of China has appeared on Broadway.

Don’t miss this amazing show that blends the fantastic spectacle of Shaolin Kung Fu with the rich history and tradition of the Chinese people. Created by world-class artists from Chinese theatre, opera, and ballet, SOUL OF SHAOLIN is dazzling entertainment your whole family will remember forever.

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1535 Broadway between 45th & 46th Streets.

Performance schedule:
Tues. at 7, Wed. at 2 & 8, Thurs. & Fri. at 8,
Sat. at 2 & 8, Sun. at 3
Lunar New Year Performance – Mon. Jan. 26 at 8

www.SoulofShaolin.com