The Humans to play the Hayes - sets dates

[JBroadway]

Posted: 11/25/15 at 11:11am

http://www.playbill.com/news/article/the-humans-finds-its-broadway-home-and-sets-dates-373164

 

This will be a pretty good house for them, comparatively. I enjoyed this play, but I admit I'm surprised they're moving to Broadway. What do they expect the commercial appeal to be? I'm guessing most of the people who wanted to see it have already seen it Off-Broadway. Just my 2 cents, but I'm happy for them anyway! 

[Kad]

Posted: 11/25/15 at 11:14am

It'll be a tough sell, certainly, but is obviously being staged as a prestige piece with a good shot at awards. It obviously already has unanimous raves on its side.

[After Eight]

Posted: 11/25/15 at 11:36am

Poor Helen Hayes.

 

First, the beautiful theatre bearing her name is torn down. Then the second theatre named for her is sold, with her name possibly to be replaced. And now this putrid piece of odium is set to befoul the theatre honoring her memory.

 

Just when you think it couldn't get any worse, it does. I pity the poor audiences who will be subjected to this stinker.

 

[PianoMann]

Posted: 11/25/15 at 11:37am

I will most likely not have the opportunity to catch it before it closes Off-Broadway in January, so I'm thankful for the opportunity to see it when it moves to the Hayes. I agree it will be a tough sell, but I hope it does well. Kudos to Roundabout for taking a chance on the piece and bringing it to Broadway.

[Kad]

Posted: 11/25/15 at 11:43am

Well, not Roundabout so much as Scott Rudin.

[After Eight]

Posted: 11/25/15 at 11:54am

"I agree it will be a tough sell,"

 

Why? The stinker received raves, so it has to be great, right? Why wouldn't audiences flock to see something great?

 

Tough sell. That's what we're always told about shows that the critics tell us are wonderful, like this item, Hand to God, Fun Home (2/3 potential gross last week). So why aren't audiences flocking? Could it be because these shows are anything but wonderful?

 

Naah, that can't be it.

Updated On: 11/25/15 at 11:54 AM

[c0113g3b0y]

Posted: 11/25/15 at 11:59am

Hopefully the "Eight" in "After Eight" stands for Eight(y) years old because I can't wait for this disgusting poster to drop dead so that this c.unt won't pollute the boards anymore

Updated On: 11/25/15 at 11:59 AM

[VernonGersch]

Posted: 11/25/15 at 12:00pm

caught the play last night and thought it was exceptional - couldn't be happier that a terrific humorous and heart breaking new piece of theater is being brought to Broadway.

Scott Rudin has the most exceptional taste for Theater (as well as Film) - kudos to him for bringing this to Broadway.

 

[FindingNamo]

Posted: 11/25/15 at 12:13pm

Poor James MacArthur!  Dead Helen Hayes's dead son has to endure this along with his dead mother.  Amiright AfterEight?  I said, AMIRIGHT?

[Kad]

Posted: 11/25/15 at 12:32pm

AfterEight was telling Helen Hayes to get off his lawn when she was a girl.

[wonderfulwizard11]

Posted: 11/25/15 at 12:39pm

I went during previews Off-Broadway and loved it, and I hope to go back during the Broadway run since I imagine the cast will be even better than they were in previews.

I am a little surprised they'd move straight to Brodway in the dead of winter rather than wait for the spring. Still, if they make it, it should have a good shot for Best Play. As of right now, the only this I could see being competition is Eclipsed. 

[Kad]

Posted: 11/25/15 at 12:44pm

King Charles III is a critical and financial success, as well.

[Jonwo]

Posted: 11/25/15 at 12:56pm

I assume transferring The Humans isn't about making money but bringing it to a wider audience. Even though Rudin is producing the transfer, I assume Roundabout will be involved just like where with You Can't Take It With You which they were the associate producer.

Given Stephen Karam's success with Sons of the Prophet, The Humans and Speech and Debate at Roundabout, you wonder why they won't put his plays in one of their main Broadway theatres like The American Airlines. 

[wonderfulwizard11]

Posted: 11/25/15 at 2:56pm

Kad, I forgot about King Charles III! It certainly would also deserve the award, but in June it will have been closed for several months, so it might be a little forgotten despite the excellent reviews. 

[JBroadway]

Posted: 11/25/15 at 6:31pm

I would be SHOCKED if The Humans wins over Charles. Nothing against Humans; as I said I enjoyed it, but in my book, it's not even in the same league as Charles

Updated On: 11/25/15 at 06:31 PM

[romain2]

Posted: 11/25/15 at 7:17pm

Haven't seen the NYC production but the one here in Chicago earlier this year was amazing.  I hope its run at the Helen Hayes theatre is extremely successful--a play this good deserves all the exposure it can get.

[LightsOut90]

Posted: 11/26/15 at 12:11am

i second whoever else can't wait for AfterEight to die, you are the absolute worst and your attitude is MISERABLE. 

[RippedMan]

Posted: 11/26/15 at 12:38am

I rather liked it, but there's no explosive dramatics. It's pretty much the equivalent of an indie drama. It's no big, epic, August, or a crazy zany comedy with a gimmick like Hand to God. It's quiet, but powerful, and interesting. 

And Jane deserves a Tony for this! 

 

Also, 

Roundabout wouldn't put this on as it's not a "revival" of any sort. It doesn't go with their artistic message. Although they did that new musical with Donna Murphy awhile back that was awful. So who knows.

Updated On: 11/26/15 at 12:38 AM

[TalkinLoud]

Posted: 11/26/15 at 7:18am

Roundabout isn't involved in the transfer at all. 

[Jonwo]

Posted: 11/26/15 at 3:13pm

Roundabout occasionally put on new work in their Broadway houses usually transfers like The 39 Steps, A Naked Girl on the Appian Way, Brief Encounter etc 

[FindingNamo]

Posted: 11/26/15 at 4:04pm

I love how AfterEight goes back and edits in other recent touchstones so he can achieve maximum outrage from fans of good new work.  It's fun.

 

Also, AfterE, nobody but nobody believes you actually see the things you gripe about.  Anybody who reads the boilerplates put out by the PR departments could fake their way through the stances you take.

 

You ain't fooling' nobody, old queen.

[Clyde15]

Posted: 11/26/15 at 4:51pm

Is this an open ended run? Can't seem to find a closing date. I had trouble imagining this will have the same level of success as Curious Incident or War Horse

[DAME]

Posted: 11/26/15 at 9:37pm

I saw it this week.  A really good play.  Not sure if it would have been my choice for a broadway transfer.  But I am really glad I saw it.  I had a issue with the casting of the sisters.  Both actresses were wonderful.  But they did not look like sisters to me.  The set reminded me of my first NYC apartment.  I think the last time I was in this theater it was called something else.  Maybe 30 years ago.

[GreasedLightning]

Posted: 11/26/15 at 10:20pm

Clyde15 said: "Is this an open ended run? Can't seem to find a closing date. I had trouble imagining this will have the same level of success as Curious Incident or War Horse

 

"

Maybe it won't, but so what? 

[ClaudeBukowski]

Posted: 11/26/15 at 11:10pm

Kad said: "AfterEight was telling Helen Hayes to get off his lawn when she was a girl. "

This may be my favorite response on BWW thus far