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THE FANTASTICKS revival, reimagined as a gay love story, aiming for Broadway
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/28/05
THE FANTASTICKS revival, reimagined as a gay love story, aiming for Broadway #25
Posted: 1/7/26 at 10:47pm
John Adams said: "Jumpin_J said: "Except this would be a revival. No way this would be considered a new Broadway musical."
"A show cannot be called a revival if it has never been on Broadway before; a revival is specifically a re-staging of a production that has previously appeared on Broadway. If a show is making its Broadway debut, it is considered a new production, not a revival." (AI generated response)
Although there have been 3 previous productions of this version (in CA, MI, and PA), this would be the first on Broadway.
https://broadwaydirect.com/tony-awards-guide-what-defines-a-new-broadway-show-vs-a-revival/"
This WILL be a revival if produced. The Tony committee also decides in a per-case scenario.
Dozens of first-time on Broadway shows have been deemed revivals for nomination matters.
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/1/13
THE FANTASTICKS revival, reimagined as a gay love story, aiming for Broadway #26
Posted: 1/8/26 at 12:04am
blaxx said: "This WILL be a revival if produced. The Tony committee also decides in a per-case scenario.
Dozens of first-time on Broadway shows have been deemed revivals for nomination matters."
Yes, but WILL "The Fantasticks" be considered a revival?
THE FANTASTICKS revival, reimagined as a gay love story, aiming for Broadway #27
Posted: 1/8/26 at 12:52am
well we won’t know if WILL be a revival until it is mounted and the Tony Committee rules it, but based on previous shows that are in similar situations as this, we can assume it will be a revival unless of course the committee breaks precedent and rules otherwise. Where’s the confusion coming from?
John Adams said: "blaxx said: "This WILL be a revival if produced. The Tony committee also decides in a per-case scenario.
Dozens of first-time on Broadway shows have been deemed revivals for nomination matters."
Yes, but WILL "The Fantasticks" be considered a revival?
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Broadway Legend Joined: 4/1/13
THE FANTASTICKS revival, reimagined as a gay love story, aiming for Broadway #28
Posted: 1/8/26 at 6:42am
Observation said: "Where’s the confusion coming from?"
No confusion. I got the message via the (2) previous posts immediately above blaxx's. (Third time's the charm, I guess.)
Truth be told, I'd just read an article about the pardoned J6 insurrectionists seeking reparations and I took my anger out on blaxx. My bad. Sorry, blaxx. 
THE FANTASTICKS revival, reimagined as a gay love story, aiming for Broadwa#29
Posted: 1/8/26 at 6:42am
If this is the script used in the Provincetown production, then a lot would need to be revamped for it to succeed in New York. Maybe it’s the show itself (I hadn’t seen the Fantasticks in decades), the mostly community theater cast, or David Drake’s direction, but it had no charm. And the audience response was tepid at best.
THE FANTASTICKS revival, reimagined as a gay love story, aiming for Broadwa#30
Posted: 1/8/26 at 7:23am
A vehicle for Ben Platt and Noah Galvin?
Note: this was meant as a "be careful what you wish for" post. 
THE FANTASTICKS revival, reimagined as a gay love story, aiming for Broadwa#31
Posted: 1/8/26 at 7:44am
John Adams said: "Yes, but WILL "The Fantasticks" be considered a revival?
"
Yes. It is a 66-year-old musical.
THE FANTASTICKS revival, reimagined as a gay love story, aiming for Broadwa#32
Posted: 1/8/26 at 7:54am
TheOtherOne2 said: "A vehicle for Ben Platt and Noah Galvin?"
Can’t imagine anything worse.
THE FANTASTICKS revival, reimagined as a gay love story, aiming for Broadwa#33
Posted: 1/8/26 at 10:48am
I understand your frustration with all of that! I have to keep myself from doom scrolling because I too keep getting worked up and frustrated about all of it.
sending you positivity from my corner of the world, we’re in this together ❤️
John Adams said: "Observation said: "Where’s the confusion coming from?"
Truth be told, I'd just read an article about the pardoned J6 insurrectionists seeking reparations and I took my anger out on blaxx. My bad. Sorry, blaxx."
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/7/12
THE FANTASTICKS revival, reimagined as a gay love story, aiming for Broadwa#34
Posted: 1/8/26 at 11:09am
I doubt it would happen, but this would be lovely in Circle In The Square.
THE FANTASTICKS revival, reimagined as a gay love story, aiming for Broadwa#35
Posted: 1/8/26 at 12:29pm
TheOtherOne2 said: "A vehicle for Ben Platt and Noah Galvin?"
Stand-by Joined: 8/18/04
THE FANTASTICKS revival, reimagined as a gay love story, aiming for Broadwa#36
Posted: 1/8/26 at 5:58pm
I saw this in Michigan when it premiered, and thought it was really charming.
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/28/05
THE FANTASTICKS revival, reimagined as a gay love story, aiming for Broadwa#37
Posted: 1/8/26 at 8:37pm
John Adams said: "Observation said: "Where’s the confusion coming from?"
No confusion. I got the message via the (2) previous posts immediately above blaxx's. (Third time's the charm, I guess.)
Truth be told, I'd just read an article about the pardoned J6 insurrectionists seeking reparations and I took my anger out on blaxx. My bad. Sorry, blaxx."
No worries, love.
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