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What are the chances of THE VISIT transferring?
What are the chances of THE VISIT transferring?#125
Posted: 8/29/14 at 12:47pmI hope that we get transfer news soon. This production needs to be seen again.
What are the chances of THE VISIT transferring?#126
Posted: 9/11/14 at 11:44pmStill hoping that we'll hear something soon.
What are the chances of THE VISIT transferring?#127
Posted: 9/12/14 at 4:44amSame. It's been very quiet. I feel like if a Broadway transfer were off we'd at least hear something about a possible recording. This leads me to believe that a transfer is still in discussions (not the best reasoning, I know :P).
What are the chances of THE VISIT transferring?#128
Posted: 9/30/14 at 1:17amStarting to get worried.....
What are the chances of THE VISIT transferring?#129
Posted: 9/30/14 at 7:03pmRoundabout's email representative today told me there would still be one off broadway and one broadway spring show for this season, they just must be announced, and they hope to be soon. I hope this is the broadway one!!
What are the chances of THE VISIT transferring?#130
Posted: 9/30/14 at 7:06pmI truly hope it's THE VISIT! It's absolutely perfect for Roundabout. Where could it play though?
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/4/04
What are the chances of THE VISIT transferring?#131
Posted: 9/30/14 at 7:12pmIt is my understanding from someone close to the production that Roundabout has already passed on this, but that there is at least one commercial producer determined to get the musical on in Spring 2015.
What are the chances of THE VISIT transferring?#132
Posted: 9/30/14 at 7:17pmWell that's sh*tty of Roundabout, especially given what Kander & Ebb's CABARET has done for them.
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/4/04
What are the chances of THE VISIT transferring?#133
Posted: 9/30/14 at 7:20pmI couldn't agree more.
What are the chances of THE VISIT transferring?#134
Posted: 10/19/14 at 6:41am
It's not even just that they owe it to Kander & Ebb IMO - it just seems like a good business decision for them. A prestigious new Kander & Ebb musical is exactly what the Roundabout need and subscribers probably want. They haven't mounted a successful new musical production in such a long time. I hope they have something really exciting on their plate that makes passing up this opportunity worth it. Somehow, I doubt it.
Maybe they think it would cannibalise Cabaret sales. I don't know.
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/24/09
What are the chances of THE VISIT transferring?#135
Posted: 10/19/14 at 9:30am
Good luck to them. The show is really not that good-and Chita winning best actress in a musical is the sole award it will take. The show just is poorly written and there was no need to make it a musical in the first place.
What are the chances of THE VISIT transferring?#136
Posted: 10/19/14 at 10:49amI want this show to come to broadway only because of Chita!!! Heres hoping!
What are the chances of THE VISIT transferring?#137
Posted: 10/19/14 at 5:18pm
I've just thought maybe the reason the Roundabout didn't take it up is simply because of scheduling difficulties. They don't have a lot of availability this season. Beautiful has the Sondheim, Cabaret has Studio 54, and American AIrlines has 20th Century.
A rumour or suggestion on ATC was that THE VISIT was thinking a Winter opening in American Airlines with the Roundabout before 20th Century, but due to the limited time available between shows they could have maybe had a 4 week run there, which isn't long.
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/3/14
What are the chances of THE VISIT transferring?#138
Posted: 10/19/14 at 5:25pmI actually think that Cabaret will close after Emma Stone's run in the show as the grosses for the show have slowed down, so it might go into Studio 54 right after Cabaret closes.
What are the chances of THE VISIT transferring?#139
Posted: 10/19/14 at 5:46pm
dreaming, that's your opinion. I was blown away by the show twice at WTF. it's certainly not for everyone, but it was right up my alley. Chita's restrained (yet powerful) performance deserves to be seen on Broadway.
I've said it before: If Roundabout can produce absolute SH*T (IMO) like The People in the Picture, THE VISIT should be a given.
Updated On: 10/19/14 at 05:46 PM
What are the chances of THE VISIT transferring?#140
Posted: 10/19/14 at 8:50pmFantod, thats what i was thinking, but Studio 54 has Cabaret until March 29 at least. It might even extend again. Can it go into another theatre maybe?
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/24/09
What are the chances of THE VISIT transferring?#141
Posted: 10/19/14 at 8:54pm
ljay-I expected to love this-it has the hallmarks of a show I'd like a LOT in fact: Small, dark and difficult material. It just was not my thing. I am glad I saw it at Williamstown and should it come to Broadway I'll give it one more shot. But I think they should wait for Roundabout to take it (which according to another poster above they have refused to do). The reviews weren't that good, either so I can imagine that it's hard to scare up investors.
What are the chances of THE VISIT transferring?#142
Posted: 10/20/14 at 7:50amI hope at the very least they record an album with the WTF cast. It's an excellent score.
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/29/08
What are the chances of THE VISIT transferring?#143
Posted: 10/20/14 at 9:40am
"I actually think that Cabaret will close after Emma Stone's run in the show as the grosses for the show have slowed down, so it might go into Studio 54 right after Cabaret closes."
That's not happening. Cabaret extended until March, past when they have Emma. The grosses have slowed because every show is slow in September and October.
What are the chances of THE VISIT transferring?#144
Posted: 10/20/14 at 10:14am
I saw this at the Signature in 2008 and again in Williamstown in 2014. I loved it both times. Although there was a bit of time between both visits (pun intended) I did notice some growth in a positive direction in all aspects even in Chita's performance. Loved the set much more in Williamstown. I honestly believe this show has a lot of potential on Broadway and it is exactly what we need...a smashing new American musical!
I saw Chita at Birdland last week. I spoke to her briefly to tell her how much I enjoyed The Visit. Her comment was "say your prayers."
What are the chances of THE VISIT transferring?#145
Posted: 10/28/14 at 10:30pm
finally some news. now I'm getting excited.
https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Will-Chita-Rivera-Led-THE-VISIT-Make-It-to-Broadway-in-2015-20141028
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/14/05
What are the chances of THE VISIT transferring?#146
Posted: 10/29/14 at 12:40amSeems like something the Public could get behind. Why doesn't the Public produce on Broadway like LCT or some of the others? I guess it's an off-Broadway house. But still. Seems like they could back it.
What are the chances of THE VISIT transferring?#147
Posted: 10/29/14 at 12:49amI'm just so ready for Broadway to see Chita's stunning performance. She could certainly give Kelli O'Hara some sturdy competition, although, this season certainly feels like Kelli's time.
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