West End Comings & Goings

[OuttaTowner]

Posted: 7/26/24 at 1:57pm

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).  

[imeldasturn]

Posted: 7/26/24 at 2:57pm

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

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 7/26/24 at 3:05pm

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. 

[quizking101]

Posted: 7/26/24 at 3:58pm

I LOVED “Two Strangers”. I saw it last night and thus far, it surprised me as one of my favorites as “Mincemeat” did last year.

I’m curious to see who could do it here though since, even though Sam and Dujonna have fabulous comedic chemistry, I’m uncertain it will translate to a reason for transfer.

Are there any British-born American actors would could take on the role here? Honestly drawing a blank.

[OuttaTowner]

Posted: 7/26/24 at 4:18pm

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. 

[ggersten]

Posted: 7/26/24 at 7:01pm

I "think" Two Strangers would do well in the US - it's sweet enough - but, it really depends on the actors. Tutty was great but we had the first understudy for Robin (she was replaced about two weeks ago) and she was just, in my opinion, not good enough and not on the same level with Tutty. As a result, the show didn't take off like it was constructed to do. Since the plot has many holes/unexplained or curious motivations and actions, it really is dependent on those performers covering up what I think of as flaws in the book. Yeah, I know all shows depend on the quality of the actors - but I think this show just really really really depends on the two actors being of high quality with on stage chemistry. 

 

[Mark_E]

Posted: 7/26/24 at 7:21pm

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. 

[Broadway Flash]

Posted: 7/27/24 at 9:24am

Is guys and dolls officially dead?

[OuttaTowner]

Posted: 7/27/24 at 12:21pm

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