What’s Next for the St. James?

Yeah, yeah. I’m usually the guy who wants the body to go cold before this thread goes up, and we all know this season is too crowded already, but…

…While I know SUNSET BOULEVARD has its eyes on that theatre for fall, could this be a prime opportunity for JELLY’S LAST JAM to come in from City Center and strike while the iron is hot?

Updated On: 3/5/24 at 07:52 PM

I feel like JLJ could just do a limited summer run (13 weeks) and be out by September

quizking101 said: "I feel like JLJ could just do a limited summer run (13 weeks) and be out by September"

Are you people out of your minds?!

I don't see even the slightest chance of breaking even, let alone recouping, for JELLY's, especially in just 13 weeks. I donl't know who would spend millions on the risk moving that show (good as it was) unless they had millions to flush away. It would be FINIAN'S RAINBOW all over again.

If Jamie Lloyd was smart, he’d bring Sunset in this summer during the peak of tourism season. With the right advertising, this could be a hot ticket for Summer and boost advance sales through the fall.

quizking101 said: "Yeah, yeah. I’m usually the guy who wants the body to go cold before this thread goes up, and we all know this season is too crowded already,but…

…While I know SUNSET BOULEVARD has its eyes on that theatre for fall, could this be a prime opportunity for JELLY’S LAST JAM to come in from City Center and strike while the iron is hot? "

Jelly is not transferring but look for a possible surprise limited transfer of something else from Encores mid summer.

Updated On: 3/5/24 at 09:11 PM

Play Esq. said: "I’m sure Jamie has very little to do with this call."

He's the first-billed lead producer of it (alongside Spam's landlord's owner, ATG).

That said, the schedules are likely set already and not going to move simply because Spamalot has decided to close.

Matt Rogers said: "Jelly is not transferring but look for a possible surprise limited transfer of something else from Encores mid summer."

I have heard Piazza rumblings, which I've chosen not to believe because that would be almost as financially-disastrous as moving Jelly.

ErmengardeStopSniveling said: "Matt Rogers said: "Jelly is not transferring but look for a possible surprise limited transfer of something else from Encores mid summer."

I have heard Piazza rumblings, which I've chosen not to believe because that would be almost as financially-disastrous as moving Jelly."

Having seen Mattress, it was fine, but I found it considerably inferior to Into the Woods or Parade.

I know it's the least likely option but please be Titanic. I can't make it to New York while it's playing and I would love to hear it live with that cast and orchestra.

Updated On: 3/5/24 at 09:40 PM

Encores productions only transfer if they're bursting at the seams of City Center. Great reviews and audience reactions aren't enough, they need to be selling out. Jelly's was on TDF and there were empty seats when I saw it.

While the St. James' size might offer a quicker path to recoupment, I think it's likely that there will be better fits for Encores shows available for a summer run, namely the Lunt and Imperial.

Dear world is the only thing from city center I feel the need to see again. I mean sure Piazza, Matress, Jelly’s last Jam, but they pale in comparison. I even liked PAL Joey more than some of those.

WindyNewYorker said: "Finger crossed for Light in the Piazza or Dear World!"



Good news! They'll be running in rep, along with a new revival of Whoop-Up starring Loretta Swit!

Illinoise - 10 week run..Currently at the Armory

wcoyote said: "Illinoise - 10 week run..Currently at the Armory"

Spamalot closes April 7. How big is the set for Illinoise? Can they really squeeze this in before the Tonys cut-off?