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#26

re: Shows opening in 2008

Posted: 4/11/07 at 10:33pm

Hilty do something other than Wicked, thereby proving she actually can act? Wow. A combination of a smart AND dumb move for her, if it pans out.

Smart? Distance herself from Glinda if she wants to be taken seriously as an actor. She's got a above average voice, but can she act?

Dumb? If I were her, I'd stay in Wicked until I'm old enough to be Morrible, or if a guaranteed smash comes along....considering the very slight off-Broadway market....and even smaller market for a show with 3 women nobody's ever heard of, VANITIES could not be commercially successful.

....a non-profit would have to pick it up for the show to actually get noticed.

Updated On: 4/11/07 at 10:33 PM

#27

re: Shows opening in 2008

Posted: 4/11/07 at 10:35pm

Man i hope so!

"If we don't live happily ever after at least we survive until the end of the week!" -Kermit the frog "I need the money... it costs a lot to look this cheap!" -Dolly P. "Oh please, Over at 'Gypsy' Patti LuPone hasn't even alienated her first daughter yet!" Mary Testa in "Xanadu" "...Like a drunk Chita Rivera!" Robin de Jesus in "In the Heights"

"B*tch, I don't know your life." -Xanadu After that if he still doesn't understand why you were uncomfortable and are now infuriated, kick him again but this time with Jazz Hands!!! -KillerTofu

#28

re: Shows opening in 2008

Posted: 4/11/07 at 11:48pm

According to Roundabout's site, Les Liasons Dangereuses may be revived along with Sunday in the Park with George.

Updated On: 4/11/07 at 11:48 PM

#29

re: Shows opening in 2008

Posted: 4/11/07 at 11:51pm

DANGEROUS LIASIONS will be revived next year.

As per one of the creative staff, Roundabout might also be taking on a review of Cy Coleman music to open at the American Airlines theatre.

And Roundabout will ALSO be doing a play with Laura Linney. I suspect it's OLD TIMES by Pinter, but I don't know what the play is yet.

Regardless, we'll have Linney on Bway next year. I've also heard that Alan Rickman will star in LIASIONS.

"If you are going to do something, do it well. And leave something witchy." -Charlie Manson

#30

re: Shows opening in 2008

Posted: 4/12/07 at 12:34am

Yankee, even though I (obviously) think Megan's a good performer, I agree that Vanities might be a mistake... I mean, if she wants to make money, she should not leave Wicked. The producers clearly love her - she could be in that show forever. As far as Vanities goes, I have a problem with the lyrics, which are horribly simplistic in places. I saw the show in Palo Alto and a few months later, at the NAMT festival. While there were some much-needed subtractions from the book, the thing needs work, no question.

MH does have a good voice, though, and her acting is a lot better than a good deal of what I've seen on Broadway (granted many musicals value vocals more than acting). She has a definite shot at developing a reputation as a "serious" actor if she breaks away from Wicked. I guess it's a question of priorities.

#31

re: Shows opening in 2008

Posted: 4/12/07 at 4:26am

Cry Baby is still happening at the La Jolla Playhouse later this year. Also Catch Me If You Can was rumoured to be doing out of town tryouts at the Old Globe in San Diego. But I suspect that Marc has put that on hold for the past year (and up until June) until the Hairspray film is finished but only he can speak to that.

#32

re: Shows opening in 2008

Posted: 4/12/07 at 7:12am

Zhivago?
A Tale of Two Cities?

Asking more than anything...

#33

re: Shows opening in 2008

Posted: 4/12/07 at 9:02am

I really hope A Tale of Two Cities makes it, I really enjoyed the recording I listened to!

#34

re: Shows opening in 2008

Posted: 4/12/07 at 2:43pm

As of now Zhivago will not be transferring to Broadway in the next year.

#35

re: Shows opening in 2008

Posted: 4/12/07 at 2:52pm

As per one of the creative staff, Roundabout might also be taking on a review of Cy Coleman music to open at the American Airlines theatre.

I wish they would just do one of his good but unknown/underpreformed shows instead. He's got plenty to pick from.

And regaurding Catch Me If You Can, Shaiman posted this in January . . .

"Hey, it ain't just me and Scott who are crazy busy (with the HAIRSPRAY movie). Jack O'Brien's got The Tom Stoppard Trilogy and then some big ol' opera, Jerry Mitchell is guiding in Legally Blond, Terrence McNally has Deuce (with Angela Lansbury & Marian Seldes!) & Some Men...not to mention coordinating schedules with Steven Spielberg! These gentlemen have quite a lot going on too!

We are doing a workshop in July, and no, no cast is set yet.

I personally pray we will get it on Broadway next season and I sure do hope you all will like it.... screw that, I KNOW you all will LOVE IT!!

MS"

I have several names, one is Julian2. I am also The Opps Girl. But cross me, and I become Bitch Dooku!

#36

re: Shows opening in 2008

Posted: 4/12/07 at 2:57pm

Well, this is what's definite:

GREASE
THE LITTLE MERMAID
SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE
YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN
DANGEROUS LIASIONS
SOUTH PACIFIC
XANADU

Possible:

BILLY ELLIOT
CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF

"If you are going to do something, do it well. And leave something witchy." -Charlie Manson

#37

re: Shows opening in 2008

Posted: 4/12/07 at 2:59pm

I thought Billy Elliot was a definite? Don't they already have the Imperial after Coram Boy leaves?

I am a firm believer in serendipity- all the random pieces coming together in one wonderful moment, when suddenly you see what their purpose was all along.

#38

re: Shows opening in 2008

Posted: 4/12/07 at 8:08pm

the band wagon

#39

re: Shows opening in 2008

Posted: 4/12/07 at 8:18pm

Really? Wow, that's cool. I'll see that.

"B*tch, I don't know your life." -Xanadu After that if he still doesn't understand why you were uncomfortable and are now infuriated, kick him again but this time with Jazz Hands!!! -KillerTofu

#40

re: Shows opening in 2008

Posted: 4/14/07 at 3:34am

I *THINK* Billy Elliot is Fall 2008.

#41

re: Shows opening in 2008

Posted: 4/14/07 at 3:38am

You're right neddy.

I am a firm believer in serendipity- all the random pieces coming together in one wonderful moment, when suddenly you see what their purpose was all along.

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