THE FANTASTICKS revival, reimagined as a gay love story, aiming for Broadway - Page 2

[blaxx]

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. 

[John Adams]

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?

 

[Observation]

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?

"

 

[John Adams]

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. 

[Dreamboy3]

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.  

[TheOtherOne2]

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. 

Updated On: 1/9/26 at 07:23 AM

[ColorTheHours048]

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.

[ColorTheHours048]

Posted: 1/8/26 at 7:54am

TheOtherOne2 said: "A vehicle for Ben Platt and Noah Galvin?"

Can’t imagine anything worse.

[Observation]

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."

 

[TheGingerBreadMan]

Posted: 1/8/26 at 11:09am

I doubt it would happen, but this would be lovely in Circle In The Square.

[JSquared2]

Posted: 1/8/26 at 12:29pm

TheOtherOne2 said: "A vehicle for Ben Platt and Noah Galvin?"

 

[another sloe eyed vamp]

Posted: 1/8/26 at 5:58pm

I saw this in Michigan when it premiered, and thought it was really charming. 

[blaxx]

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.