THE WHO’S TOMMY to open at the Nederlander in March 2024 — Page 2

The sets were quite basic. The rumor was that the show was built to tour and the set seemed to be the kind of set that toured. Most set pieces were rolled on our dropped down from the flies. The lighting, however, was really marvelous. Expressionistic, unique and beautiful. 

The audiences were FILLED with The Who and Pete Townsend fanatics so I don't think producers think they need a star to sell the show... rightly or wrongly. The cast in Chicago was really wonderful except a fairly stiff Adam Jacobs (who still did a fine job).

Out of curiosity, did they used the revised ending from the previous Broadway production, or go back to that of the concept album?

Broadway61004 said: "jpbran said: "Merrily’s gonna be the one to beat though."

Not if it closes in March. Every year there's a well-reviewed revival in the fall that everyone assumes is the one to beat (Into the Woods, Follies, Caroline or Change, etc.) that then closes and something else comes along and wins. Remember, no closed show has ever won Best Revival of a Musical and with a bunch of presumably acclaimed revivals still running in June, seems very unlikely this year would break the trend."

IIRC, there are people here (take w grain of salt) who have claimed the MERRILY principals are contracted for 10 months. So an extension through the Tonys wouldn't shock me.

ErmengardeStopSniveling said: "IIRC, there are people here (take w grain of salt) who have claimed the MERRILY principals are contracted for 10 months. So an extension through the Tonys wouldn't shock me."

It definitely may and if it does it certainly will be a big factor in the revival race. I'm just saying that if it does close as currently announced in March, more than likely one of Cabaret, Tommy or The Wiz will steal its thunder a bit in the ensuing 3 months and end up taking the Tony.

EDSOSLO858 said: "Also, if I’m not mistaken, this may be the first ever Broadway revival of any jukebox musical. 2016’s Motownwas a remount as it had not been three years since the original production closed."

In this case, you are mistaken. Tommy is no jukebox musical. Tommy is a rock opera, and is not a pastiche of The Who's greatest hits.

Sorry, there is zero chance Merrily doesn't walk away with the Tony. Even if they do close in March. The heat behind the show, the making an "unfixable" show work like never before, the stacked cast accolades they're getting. They can engrave the trophy today.

(Also, for those asking about the Shubert, Hell's Kitchen.)

ElephantLoveMedley said: "OhHiii said: "Sorry, there is zero chance Merrily doesn't walk away with the Tony."

Cabaretwould like to have a word with you..."

And to them I'd say they don't need to make room on their trophy shelf for a Best Revival Tony Award trophy (or best actor for that matter, Groff has that wrapped up as well). 

You’re assuming I think Merrily will actually close in March…

Ali Louis Bourzgui is continuing with the show in the title role. 

I’m not sure when he’s leaving the Company tour yet. 

Alison Luff is due to be a new mom very soon, what an exciting year for her!

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That Pinball Wizard video is not encouraging