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#26

re: Shows that won't be revived

Posted: 11/23/06 at 10:19pm

"I can see the Producers being revived but not Avenue Q or Rent - the messages are current and people 30 years from now may not be able to relate to them."

Yeah, kinda like Shakespeare-- his stuff is all dated!
#28

re: Shows that won't be revived

Posted: 11/23/06 at 10:43pm

JoeKv, I completely agree with you, about HAIR especially. It is SO effective when staged as a commentary on current events.
"We don't value the lily less for not being made of flint and built to last. Life's bounty is in it's flow, later is too late. Where is the song when it's been sung, the dance when it's been danced? It's only we humans who want to own the future too." - Tom Stoppard, Shipwreck
#29

re: Shows that won't be revived

Posted: 11/24/06 at 12:28am

I took the thread to mean shows that will never be revived on BROADWAY, not other places. I know Hair has been done all over the place, and have seen a couple recent productions of it, but I just don't see a major Broadway revival happening. As far as RENT goes, once it closes (which I don't believe will be anytime too soon) I'm sure it will be a popular show for regional theatres, community theatres (oh god) etc., but I don't see it ever returning to Broadway once it leaves. It will probably get the occasional concert performance, benefit performance, etc, but as far as a major revival is concerned, I just don't see it happening. Don't get me wrong, I'd love to see a revival of Hair, and I would love RENT to make a comeback after it closes (once again, hopefully no time soon) but I just don't see either of these shows getting a Broadway revival.
#30

re: Shows that won't be revived

Posted: 11/24/06 at 8:29am

Once Upon A Mattress has already been revived once and will no doubt be again.

If a show is successful, people will revive it. Why would a show be successful in other venues but never make it back to Broadway?
#31

re: Shows that won't be revived

Posted: 11/24/06 at 8:35am

I think I'm pretty safe in saying MAIL.
Have I ever shown you my Shattered Dreams box? It's in my Disappointment Closet. - Marge Simpson
#32

re: Shows that won't be revived

Posted: 11/24/06 at 10:59am

any jukebox musical because in 30 years do you think anyone will no about abba and frankie vallie
#33

re: Shows that won't be revived

Posted: 11/24/06 at 11:06am

do you guys think carrie will ever be revived. I think it will be...but maybe as a roundabout production.
#34

re: Shows that won't be revived

Posted: 11/24/06 at 11:27am

Nick and Nora and a second vote for The Civil War
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#35

re: Shows that won't be revived

Posted: 11/24/06 at 11:53am

STEEL PIER

SHOGUN
Have I ever shown you my Shattered Dreams box? It's in my Disappointment Closet. - Marge Simpson
#36

re: Shows that won't be revived

Posted: 11/24/06 at 11:53am

Producers will only be revived if Matthew Broderick and Nathan Lane come to do it.
#37

re: Shows that won't be revived

Posted: 11/24/06 at 11:59am

MOOSE MURDERS

THOU SHALT NOT
Have I ever shown you my Shattered Dreams box? It's in my Disappointment Closet. - Marge Simpson
#38

re: Shows that won't be revived

Posted: 11/24/06 at 12:50pm

I dunno, Rathnait. After Frank Rich's review for MOOSE MURDERS, I think it's inevitable to say that the piece was one theatregoers today would kill to see. I know I'd pay money to see that.

In addition:
The Baker's Wife. Try as they might they will never get this show right. Even the "improved" Trevor Nunn version wasn't terribly good.
"Sing the words, Patti!!!!" Stephen Sondheim to Patti LuPone.
#39

re: Shows that won't be revived

Posted: 11/24/06 at 1:11pm

sad but true, THE WEDDING SINGER. and i dont think it should be, i dont think it could ever be as good without the OBC, even with the tour, i think im gonna be disappointed
"Wishes come true, not free..."
#42

re: Shows that won't be revived

Posted: 11/24/06 at 6:43pm

Regarding "Moose Murders," an actress I worked with told me that she was supposed to be in a production of "Night of the Iguana" that a Southern college was going to be doing. The college got a new president and he cancelled the production of "Iguana" as being too "controversial". The director, insensed at this, decided to put on the worst show ever written. He got the rights to "Moose Murders," they put it on and it was one of the biggest hits that they ever had!

But should it ever get revived on Broadway, no.
"A coherent existance after so many years of muddle" - Desiree' Armfelt, A Little Night Music "Life keeps happening everyday, Say Yes" - 70, Girls, 70 "Life is what you do while you're waiting to die" - Zorba
#46

re: Shows that won't be revived

Posted: 11/24/06 at 8:25pm

Lestat

Dance of the Vampires

Got Tu Go Disco

Aida

Thoroughly Modern Millie

Footloose

The Wedding Singer

Lennon

All Shook Up

Good Vibrations

The Times They Are A Changin'

The Best Little Whorehouse Goes Public


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#47

re: Shows that won't be revived

Posted: 11/24/06 at 8:30pm

StarStruckGB- Once Upon A Mattress WILL be revived again


I doubt any of the Jukebox Musicals will be revived.
#48

re: Shows that won't be revived

Posted: 11/24/06 at 9:14pm

Sweet Smell of Success
Sunset Boulevard (depending on if it can be done cheaper)
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