Posted: 8/16/21 at 12:07pm
https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Sara-Bareilles-Christian-Borle-Ashley-Park-Dul-Hill-More-Announced-for-2022-Encores-Season-20210816
Such an exciting cast!
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Yeah this is going to be stellar. Sara and Heather?! Damn.
Posted: 8/16/21 at 12:22pm
This is probably a stupid question... but I am going to ask it anyway.
Would this production be Tony-eligible?
Updated On: 8/16/21 at 12:22 PM
Posted: 8/16/21 at 12:30pm
We need to retire Into the Woods forever, but this cast is superb.
Posted: 8/16/21 at 12:32pm
I love this cast, I love ITW...however, isn't the point of Encores to do shows that AREN'T produced often?
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Posted: 8/16/21 at 12:35pm
JennH said: "I love this cast, I love ITW...however, isn't the point of Encores to do shows that AREN'T produced often?"
In the BroadwayWorld article they mention it's part of a new tradition to produce an iconic American musical every year. I'm gonna assume they're putting some sort of spin on it though.
And no, City Center productions are not Tony eligible since it's not a Broadway house.
Posted: 8/16/21 at 12:36pm
jlindsey865 said: "This is probably a stupid question... but I am going to ask it anyway.
Would this production beTony-eligible?"
No.
Posted: 8/16/21 at 12:42pm
jlindsey865 said: "This is probably a stupid question... but I am going to ask it anyway.
Would this production beTony-eligible?"
This specific one, no - but I believe it’s been more than 3 years since the last revival, so if it transferred to a full Broadway Revival production, it could be.
Posted: 8/16/21 at 12:46pm
chrishuyen said: "JennH said: "I love this cast, I love ITW...however, isn't the point of Encores to do shows that AREN'T produced often?"
In the BroadwayWorld article they mention it's part of a new tradition to produce an iconic American musical every year. I'm gonna assume they're putting some sort of spin on it though.
And no, City Center productions are not Tony eligible since it's not a Broadway house."
Ah, missed that memo somehow. And I remember VERY well when it was announced that Heather was gonna do The Witch at the MUNY back in what I believe was 2015... just remembered screaming my head off at that inspired AF choice, and I'm so glad she's doing it again!
Posted: 8/16/21 at 12:50pm
Yeah, City Center has been doing these "gala" stagings for the last several years. Last year was Evita, and prior to that they've done A Chorus Line, Sunday in the Park with George (which transferred to Broadway), Annie Get Your Gun, and Brigadoon.
Posted: 8/16/21 at 12:51pm
Posted: 8/16/21 at 12:54pm
The casting? GODDAMN IT'S GOOD.
I wonder if they will do Encores Off Center next year. I hope so.
Posted: 8/16/21 at 1:01pm
I will see anything with Christian Borle.
Posted: 8/16/21 at 1:04pm
WOW. Epic.
Side note: I'm so glad Ashley Park is gonna be back onstage. She's on a roll with TV and Film, which is amazing and I am thrilled for her success. Just glad she isn't leaving the New York stage for an extended time just yet.
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I know it’s early, but what are the chances of this transferring to a Broadway revival?
I know Into The Woods is overdone, but this casting is so amazing. I, for one, would love a Broadway transfer (with this cast).
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Posted: 8/16/21 at 5:38pm
Very Exciting!
Posted: 8/16/21 at 5:58pm
jlindsey865 said: "I know it’s early, but what are the chances of this transferring to a Broadway revival?
I know Into The Woods is overdone, but this casting is so amazing. I, for one, would love a Broadway transfer (with this cast)."
Way too early, but it’s been almost 20 years since a Broadway revival of the show. Even with the fairly recent Central Park and Off Broadway productions, I’m sure there would be plenty of interest in transferring this cast if it’s well received.
Posted: 8/16/21 at 10:40pm
The general consensus I'm seeing is that ITW doesn't need a full revival, but I hope they do a cast recording. I know it's somewhat rare for City Center productions. I wish we could've gotten one for Evita too.
