What's Next for the Walter Kerr? — Page 2

Bounce is still a fairly large show. I'd say a play is probably going into the Walter Kerr because none of the upcoming musicals seem to be the right size for the Walter Kerr.

I think The Visit could be a good fit, RentBoy. It doesn't seem like a huge show.

-- "We don't even know if THE VISIT is transferring yet though."

Yes, you're right. I don't think anyone was suggesting otherwise. Speaking for myself at least, I WANT it to transfer and it NEEDS to transfer and if it does, I would LOVE to see it going into the Walter Kerr. That space would be a lovely fit for this production.

Additionally, I DO believe that the upcoming availability of this theatre may help sway any prospective producers mulling over brining "The Visit" to New York. It might be too good to pass up.



-- "I'd say a play is probably going into the Walter Kerr because none of the upcoming musicals seem to be the right size for the Walter Kerr."

Actually, "The Visit" is a fairly ideal size for the Walter Kerr. It's not a big show at all. It is currently playing in a very modest, intimate space at Signature and that environment serves the piece extremely well. It should absolutely be transferred to Broadway, but should play one of the smaller, more intimate houses so the Kerr is a wonderful option.

Why not foa? It's obviously a much safer choice and that way would sell out quicker...when was the last time a show sold out the Palace or the Marquis?

Here are some of the shows that are either rumored or confirmed to be coming in the Fall. My guess would be one of these:

Dividing the Estate
American Buffalo w/ John Leguizamo
Orphans w/ Al Pacino
Reasons to be Pretty
Me, Myself and I w/ Kathleen Turner

Edit: Lincoln Center Theater website is listing Dividing the Estate as going into the Booth, performances start October 23.

Updated On: 6/20/08 at 09:22 PM

First choices don't always work out.

I bet a lot of money the producers already have a hold on the Broadhurst just in case the Hirschfeld doesn't work out.

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And somebody also has a "hold" on the Walter Kerr since A CATERED AFFAIR wasn't bleeding out that much.

"The Visit" is transferring spring of '09.

What about CATCH ME IF YOU CAN ? Wasn't it supposed to open some time later this year ? Things have been very quite for this show, haven't they ? I can't wait to see, what wonders, the incredible creative duo of Marc and Scott, have in store !