What's next for the Jacobs

[RW3]

Posted: 6/22/22 at 1:40pm

Do we know of any Shubert produced shows circling this theater now that it will be free in the fall?

[betyourass]

Posted: 6/22/22 at 1:47pm

"Shubert produced" has nothing to do with what gets a Shubert theater. 

[OhHiii]

Posted: 6/22/22 at 1:49pm

Would be a good home for Lempicka.

[TaffyDavenport]

Posted: 6/22/22 at 2:04pm

Is Almost Famous all but announced for the Barrymore, or could it move to the Jacobs, considering Paradise Square hasn't even announced its closing? They're almost exactly the same size, and 7/31 would give them 6 weeks before the first preview.

Updated On: 6/22/22 at 02:04 PM

[ErmengardeStopSniveling]

Posted: 6/22/22 at 2:32pm

There are at least 6 Shubert "playhouses" without announced tenants for the fall/winter. No doubt a majority of them will have a show playing in them. Any play or moderate-sized musical could play in any of these.

Barrymore, Belasco, Jacobs, Jones, Music Box, Schoenfeld

There's also the Broadway (after one week of Weezer in Sept) and the Imperial for large-scale musicals. And anything else that surprises us with a closing announcement.

Updated On: 6/22/22 at 02:32 PM

[troynow]

Posted: 6/24/22 at 4:18pm

UPDATE:

JACOBS: ALMOST FAMOUS

BELASCO: AIN'T NO MO

JONES: JEFFREY RICHARDS

LUNT: SWEENEY TODD

SCHONEFIELD: LIFE OF PI

MUSIC BOX: MOCKINGBIRD IS CURRENTLY SLATED.

BARRYMORE: EMPTY AS OF END OF JULY. TENANT PENDING

 

[PeterC6482]

Posted: 6/24/22 at 4:42pm

Paradise Square still on sale through the end of November.

[troynow]

Posted: 6/24/22 at 4:44pm

YES. GARTH IS REFUSING TO POST. EVEN THOUGH HE IS BLEEDING HIS INVESTORS DRY. AND THE SHOW IS NOT GOING TO TURN AROUND. 

 

I SMELL A COURT CASE ABOUT HIS CONDUCT ON THIS SHOW. 

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 6/24/22 at 4:48pm

Troy, what is “JONES: JEFFREY RICHARDS”

[PeterC6482]

Posted: 6/24/22 at 4:56pm

So, Paradise Square has to vacate by July 31st and Garth Drabinsky won't post a closing notice? Does it really matter? The cast and crew surely know.

[JBroadway]

Posted: 6/24/22 at 4:59pm

PeterC6482 said: "Paradise Square still on sale through the end of November."

Doesn't necessarily mean anything. Most open runs sell past their eventual closing date, before that closing date is officially announced. If anyone buys a ticket to a performance after their closing date, they'll just be refunded.

 

troynow said: "BELASCO: AIN'T NO MO

JONES: JEFFREY RICHARDS

LUNT: SWEENEY TODD

SCHONEFIELD: LIFE OF PI"

 

I love this for us (assuming it all pans out)

Unfortunately I doubt Ain't No Mo would sell very well, but it's a strong piece, and it deserves a larger audience if it can get it. It's not my money going into the show, so I'll be delighted if/when it transfers. troynow, do you know if Stevie Walker-Webb is staying on as director, or if it's a new production (a la Thanksgiving Play)?

I know Life of Pi got mixed reviews, but damn I'd be really excited to see it anyway!

I assume Jeffery Richards booked the Jones for one of his productions, but is keeping a tight lid on what the show actually is? Well, anyway I think Richards has pretty good taste, so I'm down for that.

[PeterC6482]

Posted: 6/24/22 at 5:04pm

If Almost Famous has moved its booking to the Jacobs, Paradise Square doesn't have to close/move for now.

[TaffyDavenport]

Posted: 6/24/22 at 5:07pm

Telecharge has taken front mezzanine row E off sale for Almost Famous, which tracks with Troy's new info, since the front mezzanine at the Jacobs only goes to row D. I'm glad, since I bought a seat in row D, and I prefer the mezzanine at the Jacobs.

Updated On: 6/24/22 at 05:07 PM

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 6/24/22 at 5:07pm

The Jones? 

[TaffyDavenport]

Posted: 6/24/22 at 5:08pm

Jordan Catalano said: "The Jones?"

James Earl Jones. The Cort.

[JBroadway]

Posted: 6/24/22 at 5:14pm

PeterC6482 said: "If Almost Famous has moved its booking to the Jacobs, Paradise Square doesn't have to close/move for now."

 

Again, I think this sort of misses the point. Paradise Square's longevity wouldn't be dependent on whether Almost Famous (or another show) books the theatre after them. I think it's sort of the reverse; the reason the theatre is available for booking in the first place is because Paradise Square is destined to close in the coming months.

[PeterC6482]

Posted: 6/24/22 at 5:16pm

I just mean that Paradise Square now has no definite date to give up the Barrymore, as long as its backers wish to continue putting $$$ in to it.

[Stephen75]

Posted: 6/24/22 at 5:30pm

My guess is that the Jeffrey Richards show is a transfer of the Steppenwolf production of Bug. 

[saxpower]

Posted: 6/24/22 at 6:11pm

troynow said: "UPDATE:

JACOBS: ALMOST FAMOUS

BELASCO: AIN'T NO MO

JONES: JEFFREY RICHARDS

LUNT: SWEENEY TODD

SCHONEFIELD: LIFE OF PI

MUSIC BOX: MOCKINGBIRD IS CURRENTLY SLATED.

BARRYMORE: EMPTY AS OF END OF JULY. TENANT PENDING

"

I'm not doubting your info, but just curious-  Is there a Sweeney revival coming I somehow missed hearing about?  (I assume its not the environmental Off-Broadway one from a few years back as that wouldn't really work in a theatre as big as the Lunt). 

[spicemonkey]

Posted: 6/24/22 at 6:30pm

Stephen75 said: "My guess is that the Jeffrey Richards show is a transfer of the Steppenwolf production of Bug."

THIS IS MY GUESS TOO

I should have asked David Cromer about this when I met him earlier this month 

Updated On: 6/24/22 at 06:30 PM

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 6/24/22 at 6:40pm

TaffyDavenport said: "Jordan Catalano said: "The Jones?"

James Earl Jones. The Cort."

Ah! Gotta get used to that name change!! :)

[BroadwayRox3588]

Posted: 6/24/22 at 6:41pm

troynow said: "YES. GARTH IS REFUSING TO POST. EVEN THOUGH HE IS BLEEDING HIS INVESTORS DRY. AND THE SHOW IS NOT GOING TO TURN AROUND.



I SMELL A COURT CASE ABOUT HIS CONDUCT ON THIS SHOW."

[TaffyDavenport]

Posted: 6/24/22 at 6:44pm

Jordan Catalano said: "TaffyDavenport said: "Jordan Catalano said: "The Jones?"

James Earl Jones. The Cort."

Ah! Gotta get used to that name change!! :)"

Same here. As much as I love James Earl Jones, he doesn't have the best last name for a theatre. "Earl Jones" sounds more distinctive, and that's what I'm going to call it when abbreviated, just for clarity.

Updated On: 6/24/22 at 06:44 PM

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 6/24/22 at 6:50pm

I say we still nickname it either The Vader or The Mufasa. 

[Fosse76]

Posted: 6/24/22 at 7:55pm

troynow said:

"SCHONEFIELD: LIFE OF PI"

Is that a "star vehicle?" Because the next tenant at the Schoenfeld is going to be a star vehicle.