Posted: 3/16/24 at 8:45am
How about this scenario:
Illinoise to the St James
Sunset to the Majestic
Stranger Things to the St James after Illinoise (presuming Illinoise becomes a hit on Broadway)
Posted: 3/16/24 at 8:56am
Similar shows like Movin’ Out have been considered musicals for the purpose of awards.
Posted: 3/16/24 at 9:16am
It's actually quite a large footprint for a show. The band alone would take up half of most Bway stages. My guess is 54 wasn't big enough.
And they did sell out their run at the Armory, so possible producers think they have a shot at selling at least most of the St James. (Though I wonder if they use both balconies.)
As for the Tonys, there's still time for a breakout critical or commercial hit. But so far, it does indeed look to be an open field.
Posted: 3/16/24 at 9:42am
Illinoise to the St James for 10 weeks
Sunset opening at St James in October
Posted: 3/16/24 at 6:45pm
Spam closes April 7th and the cutoff date for TONY eligibility is April 25th. That’s a crazy tight turnaround. I don’t see how they would get this open in time.
Posted: 3/16/24 at 7:06pm
Also if we take into account that two shows can't have the same opening night, the latest they could schedule opening is April 16 unless they do a matinee on one of the other dates. The Broadway Journal piece did say they'd essentially be doing it with no previews so I guess it could work, but still fairly tight.
Posted: 3/16/24 at 7:10pm
Not true, two shows are opening on April 22 and April 25.
Seaview is one of the lead producers on Illinoise, and they also rushed Sidney Brustein’s Window to Broadway last season, playing only three previews. If there’s anyone I trust for a quick turnaround, it’s them.
Updated On: 3/16/24 at 07:10 PM
Posted: 3/16/24 at 9:25pm
yyys said: "Think the question right now is will the Tony's even consider it as a musical. There is a only a band playing with singers. None of the dancers sing or talk. At the very least it might win Best Choreography.
inception said: "What happens if it were to win Best Musical?Wouldn't they want to be in a theatre where they could extend if sales were good, and not in one where producers of the next show would be breathing down their necks?"
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See Contact, Movin' Out.
Does make you wonder if it becomes a hit and wins some Tony Awards, where they'll move the show.
Posted: 3/17/24 at 9:08am
If it’s coming, when are they announcing?
Posted: 3/17/24 at 9:50am
DramaTeach said: "If it’s coming, when are they announcing?"
probably next Tuesday when it closes at the Armory.
Updated On: 3/17/24 at 09:50 AM
Posted: 3/17/24 at 1:49pm
It’s a tight turnaround for sure but definitely feasible. Load out of Spamalot and load in of Illinoise the week of April 8 (during which time I’m sure they will be rehearsing to make any staging adjustments for the new space), tech the week of April 14, performances and opening the week of April 21.
Posted: 3/17/24 at 2:47pm
To respond to an earlier message, different shows are allowed to open on the same date, just not at the same performance time. So Illinoise could schedule a matinee as their opening. Here's the current schedule of openings for the eight days leading up to the Tonys deadline:
April 17: The Wiz
April 18: Suffs
April 19: Stereophonic
April 20: Hell's Kitchen
April 21: Cabaret
April 22: The Heart of Rock and Roll & Patriots
April 23: Mary Jane
April 24: Uncle Vanya
April 25: The Great Gatsby & Mother Play
I'm guessing a matinee on 4/21 or 4/24 is the likeliest target opening.
Posted: 3/17/24 at 2:51pm
Famebroadway2 said: "Spam closes April 7th and the cutoff date for TONY eligibility is April 25th. That’s a crazy tight turnaround. I don’t see how they would get this open in time."
The SPAMALOT set is built for touring -- it'll be a 2-day load out.
Posted: 3/17/24 at 3:18pm
JSquared2 said: "Famebroadway2 said: "Spam closes April 7th and the cutoff date for TONY eligibility is April 25th. That’s a crazy tight turnaround. I don’t see how they would get this open in time."
The SPAMALOT set is built for touring -- it'll be a 2-day load out."
5 days with restoration. Illinoise loads in April 15th.
