Shows that will NOT get revived
Shows that will NOT get revived
#0Shows that will NOT get revived
Posted: 6/18/04 at 2:08pm
There have been countless threads about shows that we want to see revived. But what are some shows that will not get revived because of some reason?
I'm thinking Jesus Christ Superstar and Godspell because of the whole religion thing. Also, Hair, because they would not be allowed to do it now, because of nudity, some subject matter, etc. In the 60s and 70s, yes, but not now.
#1re: Shows that will NOT get revived
Posted: 6/18/04 at 2:18pm
'Superstar' was revived two years ago and both it and 'Godspell' are constantly being reinvented on the road.
There's been talk of a 'Hair' revival for years but I think it's more a weird rights issue than anything else.
BwayTheatre11
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/25/03
#2re: Shows that will NOT get revived
Posted: 6/18/04 at 2:20pmWhy not any nudity today? Seriously, I do not see a problem with it.
emonkeygirl
Featured Actor Joined: 3/30/04
#3re: Shows that will NOT get revived
Posted: 6/18/04 at 2:26pmI'm kinda betting Oh Calcutta won't be revived anytime soon...
#4re: Shows that will NOT get revived
Posted: 6/18/04 at 2:27pmand no ones really pushing for a No, No Nanette revival either.
The opposite of creation isn't war, it's stagnation.
#5re: Shows that will NOT get revived
Posted: 6/18/04 at 2:31pm
Hair sounds like it may be back sooner than you think:
http://www.playbill.com/news/article/81705.html
Keeping>http://www.playbill.com/news/article/81705.html>http://www.playbill.com/news/article/81705.html
Keeping my fingers crossed.
#6re: Shows that will NOT get revived
Posted: 6/18/04 at 2:35pmYay! I'm really glad that Hair might be back! That's such a good show!
#7re: Shows that will NOT get revived
Posted: 6/18/04 at 2:38pm
I'd love to see Hair revived! Being born and raised in Boston, I have no love for No No Nanette, for some silly reason!
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AnothaPartofMe
Broadway Star Joined: 5/22/04
#8re: Shows that will NOT get revived
Posted: 6/18/04 at 2:39pmOh Calcutta.................................what an experience
BwayTheatre11
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/25/03
#9re: Shows that will NOT get revived
Posted: 6/18/04 at 2:41pmI have never seen or heard Hair (except Age of Aquarius, which I am a part of). Is the DVD a good portrayal of the show?
judy_in_disguise
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/31/04
AnothaPartofMe
Broadway Star Joined: 5/22/04
#11re: Shows that will NOT get revived
Posted: 6/18/04 at 2:44pmShows that will not get revived....... I saw "Swingin' on a Star" back in like '96. What a horrible concept and production overall. I can't belive it was even nominated for the best musical of that year's Tonys.
#12re: Shows that will NOT get revived
Posted: 6/18/04 at 2:57pm
"Fig Leaves Are Falling".....probably not.
I miss Dorothy Loudon.
The opposite of creation isn't war, it's stagnation.
Matt_G
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/1/04
#13re: Shows that will NOT get revived
Posted: 6/18/04 at 2:59pmTHOU SHALT NOT ever be revived
#14re: Shows that will NOT get revived
Posted: 6/18/04 at 3:03pmJames Joyce's-"The Dead"...may it rest in peace forever.
#15re: Shows that will NOT get revived
Posted: 6/18/04 at 3:04pm
I can think of a few:
"Nick and Nora"
"Cyrano"
"Metro"
#16re: Shows that will NOT get revived
Posted: 6/18/04 at 3:05pm"Dance of the Vampires"
The opposite of creation isn't war, it's stagnation.
Matt_G
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/1/04
#17re: Shows that will NOT get revived
Posted: 6/18/04 at 3:05pmTHE DEAD was one of the most amazing shows I ever seen performed on the Broadway stage.
#18re: Shows that will NOT get revived
Posted: 6/18/04 at 3:06pm"Do I Hear a Waltz?"
The opposite of creation isn't war, it's stagnation.
#19re: Shows that will NOT get revived
Posted: 6/18/04 at 3:10pmIt was a Dead night for me and all of my friends who were with me. It was a cast to die for too, but it just didn't do it for us. All I know was that when it was over I said..AMEN. Maybe it was just too depressing for me...whatever...just not my cup of tea.
#20re: Shows that will NOT get revived
Posted: 6/18/04 at 3:12pmSomehow, I doubt "Carrie" will get a Broadway revival. Shame, really; it's so bad you have to see it to believe it. Too bad I was too young to appreciate it when we lived in New York...
Matt_G
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/1/04
#21re: Shows that will NOT get revived
Posted: 6/18/04 at 3:14pmIt was VERY depressing. Actually, it could be the most depressing show I've ever seen. But that's the kind of stuff I really like and that cast did such a beautiful job with it.
#23re: Shows that will NOT get revived
Posted: 6/18/04 at 3:15pm
"Passion"
So sad that it won't.....yet so true.
The opposite of creation isn't war, it's stagnation.
#24re: Shows that will NOT get revived
Posted: 6/18/04 at 3:21pm
There was a broadway production of "Gone With The Wind" in the 70s. I remember my mom reading me the review that spoke of one of the dead soldiers rolling over on to a pile of horse dung to avoid the Act I curtain coming in. That summed up the critic's feelings about the show.
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