Times Square Theater to open doors again

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Times Square Theater to open doors again

Posted: 1/11/11 at 10:22am

So happy that this theater will finally be used for something Broadway releated again
https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Times_Square_Theater_Likely_to_Get_a_New_Lease_on_Life_20110111

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#2

Times Square Theater to open doors again

Posted: 1/11/11 at 10:46am

I'd like to hear more about this Broadway 4D thing. I'm intrigued.

#3

Times Square Theater to open doors again

Posted: 1/11/11 at 12:35pm

"Broadway 4D" sounds like a tourist trap. Not sure why they are doing this rather than simply opening it as another Broadway house. Or perhaps a permanent home for the Cirque du Soleil or De La Guarda companies.

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#4

Times Square Theater to open doors again

Posted: 1/11/11 at 12:47pm

It can't be a Broadway house because 42nd Street is too busy to lose a lane (and the sidewalk space) every so often to let shows load in and out. If there were access from 43rd Street it wouldn't be a problem.

#5

Times Square Theater to open doors again

Posted: 1/11/11 at 1:52pm

I like the idea of moving De La Guarda to Times Square.

#6

Times Square Theater to open doors again

Posted: 1/11/11 at 9:10pm

But wouldn't Broadway 4D have to be loaded in? And loaded out if it isn't successful?

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#7

Times Square Theater to open doors again

Posted: 1/11/11 at 9:53pm

Does anyone remember The New York Experience? It sounds like this.

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#8

Times Square Theater to open doors again

Posted: 1/12/11 at 12:08am

I imagine it's something like you're watching a movie, but then there are performers around you and it's an environmental type thing?

#9

Times Square Theater to open doors again

Posted: 1/12/11 at 12:44am

I imagine it's something like 3D.

#10

Times Square Theater to open doors again

Posted: 1/12/11 at 7:47am

I still think the load in problem is a silly one. So what if they close one lane, it's not like it will be closed for a month.

Perhaps then they should renovate the theatre and transfer a show that is doing well and in no danger of closing.

It's just such a waste.

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#11

Times Square Theater to open doors again

Posted: 1/12/11 at 8:33am

Let them renovate the theatre and open their "show." It will close sooner or later, and then hopefully the theatre can be used as a legit house again.

#12

Times Square Theater to open doors again

Posted: 9/20/12 at 11:39am

Video of Broadway 4d, included interior theatre shots


http://ny-eb5.com/broadway4d.html

#13

Times Square Theater to open doors again

Posted: 9/20/12 at 12:44pm

Thanks for the video TheaterBoy! How recent is this video because I haven't heard anything new about this project? I hope it is done soon because I love the Times Square Theater!

#14

Times Square Theater to open doors again

Posted: 9/20/12 at 10:12pm

Have you ever been inside it?

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#15

Times Square Theater to open doors again

Posted: 9/21/12 at 12:04am

Now I'm curious which iconic showstoppers they are doing--and who's gonna stage them, etc (Bryan Singer?). The concept art seemed to show Cabaret, Evita and South Pacific...

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Times Square Theater to open doors again

Posted: 9/21/12 at 12:05am

I admit, it still looks like something I'd love to see if I was at a theme park or somewhere else, but when visiting New York would probably not spend my time on, but it sounds like I'm not the intended audience...

#17

Times Square Theater to open doors again

Posted: 9/21/12 at 1:48am

Was that a sketch of Madonna in Evita?

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#18

Times Square Theater to open doors again

Posted: 9/21/12 at 2:23am

From what it looked like, I saw:
EVITA
CATS
OKLAHOMA
SOUTH PACIFIC
CABARET
THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA
SWEEENEY TODD
SUNSET BOULEVARD
A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM
PIPPIN

It'll be interesting to see if they do any recent musicals, like WICKED or HAIRSPRAY.

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#19

Times Square Theater to open doors again

Posted: 9/21/12 at 12:44pm

No unfortunately I haven't been inside the theater Dollypop. I have always loved the facade. I actually wish I had enough money to renovate it and bring it back as a legitimate Broadway Theater.

#20

Times Square Theater to open doors again

Posted: 9/21/12 at 1:09pm

Ugh, so much Webber sludge.

#21

Times Square Theater to open doors again

Posted: 9/21/12 at 1:10pm

Okay, so you have always loved the FACADE. That's a different matter.

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#22

Times Square Theater to open doors again

Posted: 9/21/12 at 1:48pm

How is it a different matter?

#23

Times Square Theater to open doors again

Posted: 9/21/12 at 3:04pm

Specifics matter on here, theatrefan :P

It seems odd if they actually would use a song from Sunset--the other shows make sense given the context...