The Mark Hellinger Theater- Page 2

[TheActr97J]

Posted: 11/27/06 at 10:58pm

Don't forget the original productions of "The Sound of Music," "Man of LaMancha," and "Jesus Christ Superstar."

[Gypsy9]

Posted: 11/28/06 at 4:52pm

The Jule Styne, Comden & Green musical FADE OUT--FADE IN with Carol Burnett played the Mark Hellinger in 1964. I thought it was a great show, but although it got mostly favorable reviews it only lasted 271 performances.

The original production of THE SOUND of MUSIC with Mary Martin played the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre on 46th Street. I saw it and loved it.

[Gypsy9]

Posted: 11/28/06 at 4:53pm

BUMP

Updated On: 11/28/06 at 04:53 PM

[Mr Roxy]

Posted: 11/28/06 at 5:56pm

Love the Fade Out Fade in score &some of the melodies wound up in other Styne shows

FOFI is ripe for a revival. How about Kristin Chenowith ?

[DottieD'Luscia]

Posted: 11/28/06 at 6:33pm

As much as I love the Mark Hellinger, I think it would be too big for Drowsy Chaperone.

[Gothampc]

Posted: 11/28/06 at 6:41pm

"The Jule Styne, Comden & Green musical FADE OUT--FADE IN with Carol Burnett played the Mark Hellinger in 1964. I thought it was a great show, but although it got mostly favorable reviews it only lasted 271 performances."

The producers were banking on the talent of Carol Burnett, but during the run she was injured and took a leave of absence for several months.

[Dollypop]

Posted: 11/28/06 at 6:53pm

This topic came up once before and a member of the church that now occupies it left a message explaining that the congregation had outgrown the theater and was looking for larger quarters. The Hellinger might become legit again at some point in the future.

[WithoutATrace]

Posted: 11/28/06 at 7:15pm

I hope you're right...that would be incredible news!

[Mr Roxy]

Posted: 11/28/06 at 7:18pm

The Pirate Queen would seem a good fit

[purpleprince101]

Posted: 11/28/06 at 8:59pm

so beatufil from the pictures i have seen. my family memeber used to work there.

[WOSQ]

Posted: 11/29/06 at 9:47am

The original Broadway runs of Sound of Music, La Mancha and Forum all closed at the Hellinger after opening at other houses.

It was Alan Jay Lerner's favorite house. Witness: My Fair Lady, Clear Day, Coco, 1600 Penna Ave and Lolita (which never got there, having closed on the road). Did I miss any?

[TheActr97J]

Posted: 11/29/06 at 9:58am

Dollypop, that pretty much makes my day.