The Heart of Robin Hood
The Heart of Robin Hood#1
Posted: 11/21/14 at 2:42pm
http://www.broadway.com/buzz/178460/make-way-for-merry-men-the-heart-of-robin-hood-will-swing-to-broadway-following-canadian-run/
Previews begin at the Marquis March 10, opening March 29
The Heart of Robin Hood#4
Posted: 11/21/14 at 3:30pmI'm so glad I'm not the only one feeling this way. I just yelled "WHAT?" at my computer.
The Heart of Robin Hood#5
Posted: 11/21/14 at 3:31pmSo... they think this will actually be profitable? Huh? Are they getting a super deep discount on the Marquis?
The Heart of Robin Hood#6
Posted: 11/21/14 at 3:34pmIs this a play? Musical?
The Heart of Robin Hood#7
Posted: 11/21/14 at 3:36pm
I believe it's a musical. There's previews of songs from the show on their website. It has a very folksy sound.
http://www.heartofrobinhood.com
Updated On: 11/21/14 at 03:36 PM
The Heart of Robin Hood#8
Posted: 11/21/14 at 3:51pmSorry but WTF????? Do they REALLY think this will be commercial !
Leading Actor Joined: 7/2/03
The Heart of Robin Hood#9
Posted: 11/21/14 at 3:52pm
It's coming because it's good, it's fun, it's theatrical, it's been a hit at the RSC, ART, and the current incarnation in Canada. The director is a major talent, who had a critically acclaimed run at BAM working with the same playwright on an adaptation of Metamorphosis.
Why not read up on the damned thing before dismissing it?
RSC Trailer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xtJhdTSzzDY
Boston Globe
http://www.bostonglobe.com/arts/theater-art/2013/12/19/theater-review-the-heart-robin-hood-art/DMAa3iKmVMhOUa5jXYGwyH/story.html
Royal Manitoba Theatre reviews
http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-life/entertainment/arts/robins-hood-a-delightfully-crazy-place-282902251.html
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/review-crowd-pleasing-heart-of-robin-hood-swings-into-rmtc-with-plenty-of-flair-1.2836931
Updated On: 11/21/14 at 03:52 PM
The Heart of Robin Hood#10
Posted: 11/21/14 at 3:55pmI think its a play with music but not a musical if that makes any sense.
The Heart of Robin Hood#11
Posted: 11/21/14 at 4:03pm
Yeah, I don't mind the music at all, even if it does all sound kind of similar. But that RSC trailer makes it look super cool.
I think it will still a tough sell in that space.
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/30/08
The Heart of Robin Hood#12
Posted: 11/21/14 at 4:16pm
So there will be two RSC productions on Broadway simultaneously?
This, and the two-part Wolf Hall?
The Heart of Robin Hood#13
Posted: 11/21/14 at 4:22pmThree, if you include Matilda.
The Heart of Robin Hood#14
Posted: 11/21/14 at 4:27pmWhat's with the down reactions? No, I hadn't heard of this piece either, but it has a great cast and actually sounds pretty interesting. Better this than some tired revival or something.
The Heart of Robin Hood#15
Posted: 11/21/14 at 4:40pm
>>I think its a play with music but not a musical if that makes any sense.<<
So, more like One Man, Two Guvnors? I'll have to move this in the "eligibility" thread.
The Heart of Robin Hood#16
Posted: 11/21/14 at 4:47pmI haven't yet been able to get excited for Wolf Hall (knowing nothing of the source material), but this looks fun.
The Heart of Robin Hood#17
Posted: 11/21/14 at 5:10pmit is for only a 6 month engagement since ON YOUR FEET is set to start previews Oct. 5.
The Heart of Robin Hood#19
Posted: 11/21/14 at 5:25pm
Not to mention, it will be nice to have that handsome director hanging around Broadway.
The Heart of Robin Hood#20
Posted: 11/21/14 at 5:50pm
Wow, I am surprised that Broadway is going to have two shows that will open at the same time, that are both aimed at the family market, this could kill Finding Neverland and ART and NederlanderTheatres would have been responsible.
If I was Harvey Weinstein I be spitting feathers.
The Heart of Robin Hood#22
Posted: 11/21/14 at 7:49pmSaw the show last week here in Winnipeg and it was spectacular!! This announcement comes as no surprise to me and many who saw it
The Heart of Robin Hood#24
Posted: 11/21/14 at 11:09pmI saw a production at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival in 2013. The play has something for everyone and is lots of fun. Adults and children loved it. The production was a hit. The show is worth seeing.
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