Tranatlantic transfer - not as one way as you'd think

[NotTheComfyChair]

Tranatlantic transfer - not as one way as you'd think#1

Posted: 10/15/15 at 5:38pm

For everyone who complains that the transatlantic theatre journey is pretty one-way right now, I found this article.

http://www.officiallondontheatre.co.uk/news/backstage-pass/features/article/item337505/11-broadway-hits-to-see-in-the-west-end/

I knew there were a lot of US originated shows over there but didn't know it was this many.

The title is a little misleading. I think the Bacharach show began life at NYTW - which isn't B'way - but still there's a lot of American shows over there.

I hope their American accents have got better!

 

[neonlightsxo]

Tranatlantic transfer - not as one way as you'd think#2

Posted: 10/16/15 at 9:37am

"For everyone who complains that the transatlantic theatre journey is pretty one-way right now"

Who's saying that?

[NotTheComfyChair]

Tranatlantic transfer - not as one way as you'd think#3

Posted: 10/16/15 at 10:06am

Some posters on here and the other board.

Some media writers. For example - and if I remember rightly - Isherwood, in the NYTimes when writing about the chances of HAND TO GOD winning the Best Play over CURIOUS INCIDENT, championed it as an American play.

[LizzieCurry]

Tranatlantic transfer - not as one way as you'd think#4

Posted: 10/16/15 at 10:27am

What's "the other board"? BWW West End? Theatre Forums? ATC?

"This thread reads like a series of White House memos." — Mister Matt

[AnarchyinthePreK]

Tranatlantic transfer - not as one way as you'd think#5

Posted: 10/16/15 at 10:34am

Ok, but just to be clear nobody thinks its one way. 

[NotTheComfyChair]

Tranatlantic transfer - not as one way as you'd think#6

Posted: 10/16/15 at 11:36am

The "other board" I referred was ATC. Sorry, I've seen enough posts on here referring to "the other board" and thought that you all would know which one I meant. My mistake.

"..just to be clear nobody thinks its one way." Nobody? I wouldn't put my house on that if I were you.

[c0113g3b0y]

Tranatlantic transfer - not as one way as you'd think#7

Posted: 10/16/15 at 11:38am

what is ATC? I mean, yes its a theatre board but what's the full name?

The thing is, besides being an utter toad of a human being, Riedel usually has the least knowledge of the topic in the room. He doesn't usually understand the content or approach of a show, and is always completely and unfailingly socially ignorant, which makes it really infuriating when Susan can't get a word in edgewise. A definitive mansplainer; it's always painful when he has female guests. I watch the show sporadically when I really want to see a guest, because it's the only theatre talkshow we have, but it would be so much better without this hateful clown in a dadcoat. (thanks ScaryWarhol)

[NotTheComfyChair]

Tranatlantic transfer - not as one way as you'd think#8

Posted: 10/16/15 at 11:43am

All that chat - on the Talkin' Broadway website

http://www.talkinbroadway.com/allthatchat/index.php

[Kad]

Tranatlantic transfer - not as one way as you'd think#9

Posted: 10/16/15 at 11:52am

Well, right now, 7 Broadway transfers are playing in the West End.

"...everyone finally shut up, and the audience could enjoy the beginning of the Anatevka Pogram in peace."

[c0113g3b0y]

Tranatlantic transfer - not as one way as you'd think#10

Posted: 10/16/15 at 12:26pm

thanks notthecomfychair!

and Broadway has 4 West End transfers , and 5 if you count Old Times since it originally premiered in the U.K.

The thing is, besides being an utter toad of a human being, Riedel usually has the least knowledge of the topic in the room. He doesn't usually understand the content or approach of a show, and is always completely and unfailingly socially ignorant, which makes it really infuriating when Susan can't get a word in edgewise. A definitive mansplainer; it's always painful when he has female guests. I watch the show sporadically when I really want to see a guest, because it's the only theatre talkshow we have, but it would be so much better without this hateful clown in a dadcoat. (thanks ScaryWarhol)