West Side Story???- Page 2

[DonnyJacksonLD]

Posted: 7/13/21 at 1:03pm

GREAT NEWS. Wish Virginia Woolf had been saved. 

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 7/13/21 at 1:13pm

HOLY CRAP, "HANGMEN" MIGHT COME BACK?!?! Amazing news! I'm gonna pray Mark Addy, Tracie Bennett & Dan Stevens can come back if this happens!

[DonnyJacksonLD]

Posted: 7/14/21 at 5:45am

That would be exciting. 

 

PS. Love the screen name. 

[DonnyJacksonLD]

Posted: 7/14/21 at 5:45am

That would be exciting. 

 

PS. Love the screen name. 

[DramaTeach]

Posted: 7/28/21 at 2:12pm

We still haven't heard about this one, Amar announced he's retiring from the ballet, and Isaac is now confirmed to be a regular in the SATC reboot. Is it DOA now?

[Sutton Ross]

Posted: 7/28/21 at 2:16pm

YUP

Updated On: 8/9/21 at 02:16 PM

[DonnyJacksonLD]

Posted: 8/5/21 at 1:22pm

Can't believe we STILL haven't heard a yes or no. bizarre. 

[DramaTeach]

Posted: 8/5/21 at 1:28pm

Walked by the theatre yesterday, and the signage is all still there. Who the heck knows!?

[Scarlet Leigh]

Posted: 8/5/21 at 3:46pm

While Rudin is no longer the lead producer on either production there is likely other lesser producers overlapping between this and The Music Man. Could that be a factor here?

There is always talk about producers trying not to bet against themselves. So originally, WSS and Music Man were not meant to both open in the same season. The goal was to attempt back to back hit revival winning seasons. But now these two productions are going to be in direct competition with one another for that prestige producers love so much, awards.
 

[BrodyFosse123]

Posted: 8/5/21 at 8:33pm

DramaTeach said: "We still haven't heard about this one, Amar announced he's retiring from the ballet, and Isaac is now confirmed to be a regular in the SATC reboot. Is it DOA now?"

I’m working on AND JUST LIKE THAT (the SATC reboot) and Isaac is NOT a regular.  He’s shooting a few days and he’s done.  His shooting schedule isn’t even a week, just a few days.  

[Bettyboy72]

Posted: 8/5/21 at 10:53pm

BrodyFosse123 said: "DramaTeach said: "We still haven't heard about this one, Amar announced he's retiring from the ballet, and Isaac is now confirmed to be a regular in the SATC reboot. Is it DOA now?"

I’m working on AND JUST LIKE THAT (the SATC reboot) and Isaac is NOT a regular. He’s shootinga few days and he’s done. His shooting schedule isn’t even a week, just a few days. "

Well he’s either doing or did the Wicked concert for PBS and he’s modeling. He’s also in the DEH film. I think his star is on the rise and there’s a good chance he may not be back. He’s made it pretty clear (albeit vaguely) via Instagram that he aligns with those who feel disrespected by the powers that be on Broadway. I think is making better money elsewhere and is probably treated better. I wouldn’t be surprised if he’s out. He’s got a lot going for him and could easily have a hot film or TV career. 

[EDSOSLO858]

Posted: 8/5/21 at 11:40pm

Jordan Dobson could easily replace Powell as Tony, for what it's worth. Throughout its long preview period, Powell hurt his knee and Dobson took over for an extended stint as West Side Story's opening night was pushed two weeks back. And he was pretty good, so I hear.

[LizzieCurry]

Posted: 8/9/21 at 12:26pm

https://twitter.com/EVincentelli/status/1424768592751599619

[orlikethecolorpurple]

Posted: 8/9/21 at 12:29pm

LizzieCurry said: "https://twitter.com/EVincentelli/status/1424768592751599619"

Krup this. 

[EDSOSLO858]

Posted: 8/9/21 at 12:34pm

That sucks for everyone involved. I'll have to reach out to Meg and congratulate her on a great run. 

So now the Broadway is vacant - it's a huge space to fill up...

[KJisgroovy]

Posted: 8/9/21 at 12:36pm

Bummer. It seemed to be quite financially successful and building and audience. I thought it was extraordinary and new. 

It did seem like they were having a lot of practically difficulties so. I guess it's not completely unexpected? 

I wanted to see it again. 

[BJR]

Posted: 8/9/21 at 12:40pm

What a shame. I was looking forward to seeing it again.

I know it was divisive, but I found it thrilling. Isaac Powell was the best Tony I've ever seen. And whether hit or miss, and it's often of mix of both at various times in an evening, I always learn something watching Ivo's work. And that is absolutely not true of most (even successful) things.

[everythingtaboo]

Posted: 8/9/21 at 12:43pm

Wow, I can't believe I missed this by like a week and a half because of the shut-down.

And they won't even be eligible for the Tonys. It'll be like it never happened. What a shame, especially for this young and I'm sure so excited cast. 

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 8/9/21 at 12:44pm

Mixed feelings on the production aside, i had really been hoping for a cast recording.

[ACL2006]

Posted: 8/9/21 at 12:53pm

That's a shame. It was rumored about a month ago that cast members were told of a potential return date for rehearsals. Wonder the reason(s) why?

[WldKingdomHM]

Posted: 8/9/21 at 12:57pm

Horrid news to an amazing revival

[gibsons2]

Posted: 8/9/21 at 1:01pm

Really awful news. This show was extraordinary.

[bwayphreak234]

Posted: 8/9/21 at 1:01pm

This is such a bummer as I found this revival to be one of the most thrilling evenings I have ever spent in a theatre in my life. It is such a shame more people did not get to see this production. I am very glad I got to see it three times before the pandemic hit.

[dramamama611]

Posted: 8/9/21 at 1:36pm

Damn, while I was losing hope, this was disappointing.

[ColorTheHours048]

Posted: 8/9/21 at 1:41pm

This is a damn shame. As some others have said, one of the most exciting nights of theatre I’ve ever experienced.