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What show are you surprised hasn't had a Broadway revival?
#26What show are you surprised hasn't had a Broadway revival?
Posted: 8/31/16 at 3:00pm
I'm a little surprised no revival of Kiss of the Spider Woman has come to fruition.
BrodyFosse123
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/27/06
#27What show are you surprised hasn't had a Broadway revival?
Posted: 8/31/16 at 5:14pm
SUBWAYS ARE FOR SLEEPING
AUNTIE MAME
SEESAW
I LOVE MY WIFE
CAN CAN
THEY'RE PLAYING OUR SONG
#28What show are you surprised hasn't had a Broadway revival?
Posted: 8/31/16 at 5:30pm
Parade
#29What show are you surprised hasn't had a Broadway revival?
Posted: 8/31/16 at 5:52pm
I think, especially with the sociopolitical climate, a revival of URINETOWN would be amazing. The only prerequisite, of course, is that I have to direct it. Or, Alex Timbers.
#30What show are you surprised hasn't had a Broadway revival?
Posted: 8/31/16 at 5:59pm
There are so many significant American plays that never get produced in New York, even off-Broadway (unless they're off my radar somehow). "Stage Door, "Auntie Mame," "Blues for Mister Charlie,"--never revived. Even a classic like "Philadelphia Story" hasn't been seen since 1980 or so. "Bus Stop" was revived once, twenty years ago, and never again. "The Skin of Our Teeth"--haven't seen it since the 1970s. It's strange, really. They get produced in other towns...
Personally, I'd love to see, say, Roundabout do a survey, spread out over years, of the Hart/Kaufman/Ferber plays, some of which have never been revived, even though they were hits in their day. Maybe they're considered dated, but the recent revival of "You Can't Take It With You" was a success. Wouldn't it be interesting to see the original PLAY version of "Merrily We Roll Along" (because it's quite different from the musical)?
Rumpelstiltskin
Broadway Star Joined: 4/22/07
#31What show are you surprised hasn't had a Broadway revival?
Posted: 8/31/16 at 6:20pm
I loved Raisin back in the late '70s. I couldn't have been the only one because it won the Tony for Best Musical, but I'm not aware of any revivals and have never seen a local production. The songs were beautiful. I hope to hear them again from a stage someday.
smidge
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/16/06
#32What show are you surprised hasn't had a Broadway revival?
Posted: 8/31/16 at 8:03pm
Peter2 said: "There are so many significant American plays that never get produced in New York, even off-Broadway (unless they're off my radar somehow). "Stage Door, "Auntie Mame," "Blues for Mister Charlie,"--never revived. Even a classic like "Philadelphia Story" hasn't been seen since 1980 or so. "Bus Stop" was revived once, twenty years ago, and never again. "The Skin of Our Teeth"--haven't seen it since the 1970s. It's strange, really. They get produced in other towns...
Personally, I'd love to see, say, Roundabout do a survey, spread out over years, of the Hart/Kaufman/Ferber plays, some of which have never been revived, even though they were hits in their day. Maybe they're considered dated, but the recent revival of "You Can't Take It With You" was a success. Wouldn't it be interesting to see the original PLAY version of "Merrily We Roll Along" (because it's quite different from the musical)?
Yes, they cancelled a 2013 Roundabout Philadelphia Story. They had a reading earlier this year with Bradley Cooper and Siena Miller but no new info on that.
NZBOY2
Understudy Joined: 8/30/16
#33What show are you surprised hasn't had a Broadway revival?
Posted: 8/31/16 at 8:15pm
Carousel has happened but not recently
Unknown User
Joined: 12/31/69
#34What show are you surprised hasn't had a Broadway revival?
Posted: 8/31/16 at 8:36pm
I agree with everyone a Funny Girl revival would be awesome.
#36What show are you surprised hasn't had a Broadway revival?
Posted: 8/31/16 at 8:40pm
KING OF HEARTS. Obviously a great story with, in my opinion, a charming score. Unfortunately it opened in the midst of a newspaper strike, pre-Internet, and I believe that killed it. "Nothing, Only Love" is one of my favorites from this, or any show. A cast album was made long after the show had closed. It's available on Apple Music and Spotify. Charming.
broadwaysfguy
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/27/14
#37What show are you surprised hasn't had a Broadway revival?
Posted: 8/31/16 at 8:52pm
Aida, with a slight rewrite to let them live this time, like they did in wicked (changed the book ending)
also
Not surprised, but would love to see a revival of:
High Spirits
Two Gentlemen of Verona
Mack & Mabel
#38What show are you surprised hasn't had a Broadway revival?
Posted: 8/31/16 at 9:27pm
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, The Wiz, and Dreamgirls. It is also past due for another Gypsy revival.
Becky
Broadway Star Joined: 5/14/03
#39What show are you surprised hasn't had a Broadway revival?
Posted: 8/31/16 at 9:36pm
The Full Monty.
Emmaloucbway
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/16/11
#40What show are you surprised hasn't had a Broadway revival?
Posted: 8/31/16 at 10:22pm
Add me to the list of posters who want a revival of CHESS!
Mr Roxy
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/17/03
#41What show are you surprised hasn't had a Broadway revival?
Posted: 8/31/16 at 10:31pm
To many to list
#42What show are you surprised hasn't had a Broadway revival?
Posted: 8/31/16 at 11:44pm
10086sunset said: "Dont laugh...Okay, laugh....
Starlight Express..."
Growing up in the 90s I actually liked listening to the soundtrack of Starlight Express. Once I learned they were on roller skates I was even more fascinated. I really liked the song "Only You". I'd watch it if it's revived on Bway.
Another show I hope to get a revival sometime in the future is The Secret Garden. It was the first musical on Broadway I got to see back in the early 90s.
#43What show are you surprised hasn't had a Broadway revival?
Posted: 9/1/16 at 12:12am
The Unsinkable Molly Brown
Fanny
Plain and Fancy
Irma La Douce
#44What show are you surprised hasn't had a Broadway revival?
Posted: 9/1/16 at 2:28am
Kiss Of The Spider Woman
The Secret Garden
Grand Hotel
The Who's Tommy
Funny Girl
Mame
If they ever bring Chess back, it'll need serious revisions. I saw a recent production in Long Beach and, while the production was horrible, the tacky music and libretto did not help. There's a lot of potential there, it just needs some help.
I also really hope The Wiz makes it to Broadway!
#46What show are you surprised hasn't had a Broadway revival?
Posted: 9/1/16 at 7:20am
Peter, it's not Broadway, but THE SKIN OF OUR TEETH will be done by TFANA this coming spring. It was last staged by the Public for SITP in 1998, starring John Goodman and Kristen Johnston. I'm not sure the play holds up, but I'd love to see it again.
#47What show are you surprised hasn't had a Broadway revival?
Posted: 9/1/16 at 10:41am
ringofkeys2 said: "Finally making a first post...
Chess and Funny Girl
I SAY YES TO BOTH!!
jessepp
Chorus Member Joined: 11/28/11
#48What show are you surprised hasn't had a Broadway revival?
Posted: 9/1/16 at 12:16pm
TABOO
#49What show are you surprised hasn't had a Broadway revival?
Posted: 9/1/16 at 1:05pm
Funny. Girl. I don't even like it that much, but where is it?!
I'm also shocked Dreamgirls hasn't been on Broadway in over 30 years.
#50What show are you surprised hasn't had a Broadway revival?
Posted: 9/1/16 at 1:56pm
Me & My Girl
Mame - w/Catherine Zeta-Jones. She would be perfect!!
#51What show are you surprised hasn't had a Broadway revival?
Posted: 9/1/16 at 2:08pm
For me I really want to see Thoroughly Modern Millie, The Drowsy Chaperone, Funny Girl, My Fair Lady, City of Angels and And Then There Were None all get Broadway revivals!
#52What show are you surprised hasn't had a Broadway revival?
Posted: 9/1/16 at 4:46pm
Carnival!
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
The Wiz
Dreamgirls
Funny Girl
Hello, Dolly! and Once on this Island are finally coming back
Oliver!
Sound of Music
Little Shop of Horrors
Urinetown
Throughly Modern Millie
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