West Side Story revival? — Page 20

QueenAlice said: "Long preview period are about one thing: raising money. A production legally can raise money until opening night. Most shows raise a substantial amount of their capitalization during previews. If a show makes artistic changes that better the production in that window too, that's great, but its not usually the reason a show like WEST SIDE STORY will have 6 weeks or more of previews."

I predict during that six week period, I Feel Pretty and the ballet sequence will be restored. 

Wonder if there will ever be a video ad featuring the women in the cast? With all of Ivo's changes, in this production, Tony will kill Maria and go off with one of the Sharks boys at the end.

Pity we couldnt see something like this, from the Komiche Opera in Germany.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KcpU-WObdXA

Globefan said: “ I predict during that six week period, I Feel Pretty and the ballet sequence will be restored."

They won’t be. But there are many other cuts/changes that have yet to be approved by the Bernstein estate. The long preview period is going to be used quite a bit and changes will be plentiful.

trpguyy said: “They won’t be. But there are many other cuts/changes that have yet to be approved by the Bernstein estate. The long preview period is going to be used quite a bit and changes will be plentiful."

Agree. Why else have such a long preview process?

And I’m going first preview as I want to see where they started. 

 

I think it’s really exciting to have the opportunity to see a classic still surprise and thrill you like the first time.

Looking forward to catching this in the new year.  

Haha. Yes, stating an opinion regarding casting is totally trolling a thread. Nope. Interjecting and speaking to other people that aren't addressing you isn't necessary or wanted, thanks so much, B. 

George, I simply meant you are congratulating everyone involved, including someone that no one wanted cast or that no one is really comfortable working with. <<edited by BWW staff>> , and the entire production has ignored it and looked the other way. This is one reason why this show will fail miserably. 

Updated On: 12/9/19 at 01:42 PM

"I predict during that six week period, I Feel Pretty and the ballet sequence will be restored."

God, do I hope you're wrong. Our tickets are for December 29, and boy, would I be pissed to see the show without those 2 numbers and then to have them restored in time for the opening. 

Decades ago I saw the original production of SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE at a preview before "Children and Art" and "Lesson #8" had been added. It wasn't till I heard the cast album that I discovered what was missing from our performance. 

^ My personal opinion is that those 2 songs are among the least effective in the whole score of SUNDAY, more like random sketches for song ideas that never coalesce into a complete satisfying number. But the shape of the two acts was certainly deeply imbalanced before those songs were added. And the character of Marie barely registered without her solo number.

ModernMillie3 said: "Haha. Yes, stating an opinion regarding casting is totally trolling a thread. Nope. Interjecting and speaking to other people that aren't addressing you isn't necessary or wanted, thanks so much, B.

George, I simply meant you are congratulatingeveryone involved, including someone that no one wanted cast or that no one is really comfortable working with. <<edited by BWW staff>> and the entire production has ignored it and looked the other way. This is one reason why this show will fail miserably."

 

That is not what I even remotely meant.

Being cast in a reimagined classic must be very difficult. My message was just what it said - Me wishing luck to the cast (and let me add my good wishes are extended to the crew and production team). I truly hope it is a success.

 

Updated On: 12/9/19 at 04:47 PM

LuPita2 said: "Say what you want him, but his casting is not going to have any factor whatsoever in the show's success/ failure."

I disagree actually, and I think it already has if social media is any indication."

There is such a small percentage of ticket buyers out there outside of the theatre community who even know about this scandal. Has this impacted SOME ticket sales? I'm sure it has. However, has this impacted most or all ticket sales? Not even close.

 

Updated On: 12/8/19 at 04:56 PM

bwayphreak234 said: "LuPita2 said: "Say what you want him, but his casting is not going to have any factor whatsoever in the show's success/ failure."

I disagree actually, and I think it already has if social media is any indication."

There is such a small percentage of ticket buyers out there outside of the theatre community who even know about this scandal. Has thisimpacted SOME ticket sales?I'm sure it has. However, has thisimpacted most or all ticket sales? Not even close.

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I think most are just disappointed that what’s supposed to be a safe and inclusive industry (as many see broadway) is really allowing something like this to be brushed aside. Specifically in the face of me too. 
 

I do predict as this show officially gets going there will definitely be increased chatter about his casting again.