West End Comings & Goings

Wondering if anyone has intel on:

1) Will The Artist (with Robert Fairchild) transfer to the West End? It got very positive notices during its workshop earlier this year. The “look” of the piece (shades of black and white) was great from the pics I’ve seen.
2) Might we see Two Strangers stateside (in perhaps an off-Broadway house)? London notices were pretty great. The full cast album is available today (I’m enjoying a lot).

I’ve said for a year now that “Two Strangers” would do great here and I can’t imagine it won’t show up sooner rather than later.

I’m sure they could petition to bring both stars over since it’s a cast of two. I would think Tutty would be a lock. Gift perhaps, but if not there are many talented actresses who could step in.

imeldasturn said: "I suspect The Artist should aim for a limited season at the Sadler's Wells rather than a West End run"

Sounds like a pretty fair shout from what I’ve heard about it.

Seems to be. Short of “Sleep No More,” no one yet seems to be able to crack the code here on making an immersive production successful (I think the jury is still out on the long term viability of the new Cabaret production). When you tack the costs on of overhauling a space to house an immersive production - along with the normal costs of capitalizing a Broadway show - I imagine it gives great pause to even the most deep-pocketed producers. And nowadays, unless you have an A- lister to assure that you’ll put bodies in the seats (excuse the expression), it amps up the risk factor.

Updated On: 7/27/24 at 12:21 PM