The Heart of Robin Hood

[ElphabaGoodman]

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

[Owen22]

Posted: 11/21/14 at 3:10pm

...what in gay hell....?

[n2nbaby]

Posted: 11/21/14 at 3:17pm

LOL what?

[Starship]

Posted: 11/21/14 at 3:25pm

[emilyfaye48]

Posted: 11/21/14 at 3:30pm

I'm so glad I'm not the only one feeling this way. I just yelled "WHAT?" at my computer.

[RippedMan]

Posted: 11/21/14 at 3:31pm

So... they think this will actually be profitable? Huh? Are they getting a super deep discount on the Marquis?

[Phillypinto]

Posted: 11/21/14 at 3:34pm

Is this a play? Musical?

[Cupid Boy2]

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

[Spil.Berg]

Posted: 11/21/14 at 3:51pm

Sorry but WTF????? Do they REALLY think this will be commercial !

[Amy Archer]

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

[Spil.Berg]

Posted: 11/21/14 at 3:55pm

I think its a play with music but not a musical if that makes any sense.

[RippedMan]

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.

[wonkit]

Posted: 11/21/14 at 4:16pm

So there will be two RSC productions on Broadway simultaneously?

This, and the two-part Wolf Hall?

[Smaxie]

Posted: 11/21/14 at 4:22pm

Three, if you include Matilda.

[wonderfulwizard11]

Posted: 11/21/14 at 4:27pm

What'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.

[ggersten]

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.

[haterobics]

Posted: 11/21/14 at 4:47pm

I haven't yet been able to get excited for Wolf Hall (knowing nothing of the source material), but this looks fun.

[ACL2006]

Posted: 11/21/14 at 5:10pm

it is for only a 6 month engagement since ON YOUR FEET is set to start previews Oct. 5.

[Sutton Ross]

Posted: 11/21/14 at 5:14pm

Looks fun.

[Smaxie]

Posted: 11/21/14 at 5:25pm

Not to mention, it will be nice to have that handsome director hanging around Broadway.

[Phantom of London]

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.

[EricMontreal22]

Posted: 11/21/14 at 6:01pm

But as mentioned, it's a closed run.

[allery]

Posted: 11/21/14 at 7:49pm

Saw the show last week here in Winnipeg and it was spectacular!! This announcement comes as no surprise to me and many who saw it

[skylight2]

Posted: 11/21/14 at 8:39pm

Sounds interesting. I kinda want to see it.

[A Director]

Posted: 11/21/14 at 11:09pm

I 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.