Starlight Express Revival to New York?
Starlight Express Revival to New York?
macbeth
Broadway Star Joined: 5/7/03
#1Starlight Express Revival to New York?
Posted: 12/28/24 at 9:18am
Is there any chance of the current London production getting another shot at New York City? I have a niece and nephew who I think would love it and while I'm a good Uncle, taking them to London might be a little much. 
#2Starlight Express Revival to New York?
Posted: 12/28/24 at 10:36am
ALW probably wants to, but it will be a while since the London production is specifically built for their theatre and looks more technical than something like HERE LIES LOVE.
We’ve seen theatres get gutted for productions with increasing frequency, but I don’t think the demand for a large scale STARLIGHT revival is there in NYC. He may fare better with a tour, but even that seems like more of a reach.
RippedMan
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/14/05
#3Starlight Express Revival to New York?
Posted: 12/28/24 at 11:40am
Could be quit the event for The Armory, though they tend to go more artsy.
#4Starlight Express Revival to New York?
Posted: 12/28/24 at 12:01pm
RippedMan said: "Could be quit the event for The Armory, though they tend to go more artsy."
Pierre Audi ain’t touching this with a ten foot pole.
RippedMan
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/14/05
#5Starlight Express Revival to New York?
Posted: 12/28/24 at 12:08pm
Play Esq. said: "RippedMan said: "Could be quit the event for The Armory, though they tend to go more artsy."
Pierre Audi ain’t touching this with a ten foot pole."
I mean, understandable so.
#6Starlight Express Revival to New York?
Posted: 12/28/24 at 12:28pm
Would be a good get for The Shed at Hudson Yards, once "Luna Luna" clears out.
#7Starlight Express Revival to New York?
Posted: 12/28/24 at 1:12pm
I have no inside information but if they are looking to set up in New York I expect they’re looking at unconventional spaces.
merle57
Stand-by Joined: 9/9/24
#8Starlight Express Revival to New York?
Posted: 12/28/24 at 2:02pm
Starlight was never a great show, more a novelty item, so a revival in NYC might be a bad investment.
#9Starlight Express Revival to New York?
Posted: 12/28/24 at 2:05pm
Starlight is more family show and I can see it being a hit for those who love skating and trains. I first watched a shortened version of it in Vegas when I was a kid and was awed by it.
I do think it would fare batter in a theater specifically made for it (look at Bochum, Germany.) I just think it would be so cool to sit in a swivel seat during a musical! lol.
inception
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/2/13
#10Starlight Express Revival to New York?
Posted: 12/28/24 at 3:12pm
Watched the Royal Variety this week and the Starlight Express performance was pretty lousy.
BorisTomashevsky
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/30/22
#11Starlight Express Revival to New York?
Posted: 12/28/24 at 3:15pm
Damrosch Park in a tent a la the Big Apple Circus would be ideal but would anyone really go? Seems like people who know Starlight would be aware of all the weird changes they’ve made and wouldn’t want to be let down by seeing this production.
inception
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/2/13
#12Starlight Express Revival to New York?
Posted: 12/28/24 at 3:20pm
Here's the Royal Variety segment
merle57
Stand-by Joined: 9/9/24
#13Starlight Express Revival to New York?
Posted: 12/28/24 at 4:14pm
The clip from Royal Variety performance does not justify a $250-350 ticket for each member of the family. Taking children will cost a bundle, not sure there is an audience to sustain this long enough to cover the substantial investment.
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