SUNDAY IN THE PARK withdraws from Tony Eligibility- Page 2

[Jeffrey Karasarides]

Posted: 2/3/17 at 10:35am

dianamorales said: "What the chance that they'll perform at the Tonys?? Wicked and Phantom weren't up for anything a couple years ago either..."

That's because they were celebrating major anniversaries.

[GreenGables]

Posted: 2/3/17 at 10:35am

Skimbleshanks2 said: "Kind of ridiculous when you consider some of the other limited engagements out there... I hope I didn't pay $200 to see City Centers on Broadway.

 

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this is really just speculation, but I think this is actually fully staged.  Both Lapine and Sondheim were at rehearsals this week from what I heard - I don't think they would care enough if it was just a transfer of the city centers version

[Skimbleshanks2]

Posted: 2/3/17 at 10:36am

Still weird though...I wonder if there's drama involved that they're just not saying...

[broadwayguy91]

Posted: 2/3/17 at 10:38am

dianamorales said: "What the chance that they'll perform at the Tonys?? Wicked and Phantom werent up for anything a couple years ago either...

 

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the show will be closed by then, I doubt they will perform

I still find it silly. If selling tickets is such a huge concern.. they could have filmed the production and organized a private viewing party / parties for the Tony voters. there are ways to work around it.. 

Updated On: 2/3/17 at 10:38 AM

[GreenGables]

Posted: 2/3/17 at 10:41am

broadwayguy91 said: "dianamorales said: "What the chance that they'll perform at the Tonys?? Wicked and Phantom werent up for anything a couple years ago either...

 

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the show will be closed by then, I doubt they will perform

 

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Maybe we should start a kickstarter...

[Skimbleshanks2]

Posted: 2/3/17 at 10:41am

I guess it makes sense if the show will be closed by the Tonys...

Does this now make SUNDAY the hottest ticket in town?? Or does it make it more "eh" for ticket buyers?? Curious to hear your analysis...

[broadwayguy91]

Posted: 2/3/17 at 10:41am

GreenGables said: "broadwayguy91 said: "dianamorales said: "What the chance that they'll perform at the Tonys?? Wicked and Phantom werent up for anything a couple years ago either...

 

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the show will be closed by then, I doubt they will perform

 

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Maybe we should start a kickstarter...

 

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lol

[BroadwayRox3588]

Posted: 2/3/17 at 10:42am

This production is so bizarre. First the March hiatus, and now this. I wonder what is really going on.

[Call_me_jorge]

Posted: 2/3/17 at 10:44am

Do all eligible shows HAVE to give out free ticket to Tony voters? Or is it more of a "it's just how it goes" thing? Like I can imagine them still be "eligible" but just denying free tickets if it's really an economic issue. Or maybe that would cause tension between the producers and the tonys.

[Skimbleshanks2]

Posted: 2/3/17 at 10:46am

I'm really not trying to stir the pot but do you think JAKE GYLLENHAAL committed to this and is now being difficult?

[CindersGolightly]

Posted: 2/3/17 at 10:49am

??? No ???

[broadwayguy91]

Posted: 2/3/17 at 10:49am

Call_me_jorge said: "Do all eligible shows HAVE to give out free ticket to Tony voters? Or is it more of a "it's just how it goes" thing? Like I can imagine them still be "eligible" but just denying free tickets if it's really an economic issue. Or maybe that would cause tension between the producers and the tonys.

 

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I imagine it's like the press (critics) getting comps to review the show. you're giving them free tix in return for free publicity.

 

[bdn223]

Posted: 2/3/17 at 10:55am

This makes me question why Gyllenhaal is staying attached to the production. I know its too late to pull out, but he didn't do the show for the paycheck. If i were his management team I would be Po'd right now.

[buhbuhbilly]

Posted: 2/3/17 at 10:57am

Skimbleshanks2 said: "I'm really not trying to stir the pot but do you think JAKE GYLLENHAAL committed to this and is now being difficult?

 

yes

 

[Skimbleshanks2]

Posted: 2/3/17 at 10:59am

It's already a strict limited engagement that was clearly built around his schedule, and the production jumped the gun moving from CITY CENTERS to BROADWAY... Everything so far seems to have been set up for JAKE... which makes me wonder if this latest news is a result of him too... I'm serious... That's my best guess...

[newintown]

Posted: 2/3/17 at 11:00am

I think it makes perfect sense. Gyllenhaal is a big enough star that he doesn't need a Tony, and the show wouldn't benefit at all from it, as it's set to close long before the awards show (does anyone really care much about Best Revival?).

I adore Sunday, but even I admit that it's never been and never will be a mass crowd pleaser, even with a pretty movie star in the lead.

[broadwayguy91]

Posted: 2/3/17 at 11:03am

please see a psychiatrist Skimbleshanks2, and worry more about Andy Karl and his incoming flop. #gurlbye

[RippedMan]

Posted: 2/3/17 at 11:09am

You all need a Valium. And why would you give up your ticket because of this news?!

[broadwayguy91]

Posted: 2/3/17 at 11:13am

who said they were gonna give up their tickets lol.

[RippedMan]

Posted: 2/3/17 at 11:19am

First page. 

[BroadwayRox3588]

Posted: 2/3/17 at 11:20am

Speaking as someone who is only able to be in the city the week of their hiatus (which almost certainly has something to do with Jake), I think I'm perfectly justified in being annoyed that this particular production might as well be called "Sunday in the Park with Jake Gyllenhaal." Everything is about Jake. Jake, Jake, Jake, Jake, Jake. If Jake can't be in town, oh crap, might as well cancel the show. This production is not about the art, it's about the star. That's not what theatre should be about. We had a very similar discussion in one of my theatre classes last week, and it's so relevant with this production.

[little_sally]

Posted: 2/3/17 at 11:23am

BroadwayRox3588 said: "Speaking as someone who is only able to be in the city the week of their hiatus (which almost certainly has something to do with Jake), I think I'm perfectly justified in being annoyed that this particular production might as well be called "Sunday in the Park with Jake Gyllenhaal." Everything is about Jake. Jake, Jake, Jake, Jake, Jake. If Jake can't be in town, oh crap, might as well cancel the show. This production is not about the art, it's about the star. That's not what theatre should be about. We had a very similar discussion in one of my theatre classes last week, and it's so relevant with this production.

I get where you're coming from but without him we wouldn't even have this production. Sunday... is my favorite musical but I know it's always been a tough sell so it needs a star to even get a mounting on Broadway, much less succeed. I'm indifferent to Jake Gyllenhaal usually but if he's what it takes to get a production of this show on Broadway, so be it.

 

[BroadwayConcierge]

Posted: 2/3/17 at 11:24am

BroadwayRox3588 said: "might as well be called "Sunday in the Park with Jake Gyllenhaal.""

I LOL'd. 

[AEA AGMA SM]

Posted: 2/3/17 at 11:26am

Call_me_jorge said: "Do all eligible shows HAVE to give out free ticket to Tony voters? Or is it more of a "it's just how it goes" thing? Like I can imagine them still be "eligible" but just denying free tickets if it's really an economic issue. Or maybe that would cause tension between the producers and the tonys."

 

Yes, part of the rules state that the voters have to be given comps. There are plenty of voters who are not super wealthy so making them pay would absolutely ensure that you have shows that many voters may not see, especially limited runs that they would have to see before nominations were even announced.

[Skimbleshanks2]

Posted: 2/3/17 at 11:31am

I'd give it up because now I'm scared it's going to get canceled...

I don't need Valium... I just think BroadwayRox is right... This production is being catered to and likely held hostage by its star... I think there's more to it than the press release said... But maybe I'm just cynical...Or right...