Whats next for Saved after its run at Playwrights

Does anyone know if there is anything planed for Saved after it is done playing at Playwrights Horizon?

Broadway maybe?

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maybe it could go into catered affair's theatre, or maybe there's something already in the works i don't know

It got some good reviews off Broadway. I don't think that they are going end with their run at playwrights. I think they would take it further if they could. The reason why I said Broadway as a possibility is because given the fact that there is a trend of movies turned musicals out there that Saved could be added to the ongoing list.


I do love the show. I have seen it 3 times. Four if you count the fact that I am going to closing night. I do agree that it isn't the best thing out there but it is a fun musical. And I disagree about some of the things that have been said about Celia and Julia not looking right together onstage due to their ages.

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They'd be smart to stay away from Broadway, it'd close quickly tehre, and push for regional productions if they actually want to make a buck off the show.

Honestly, it needs at least 4 more workshops...and even then I'm not sure it's salvagable.

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it'll die a quiet death never to be seen again.

Somewhat unrelated, what are the chances of a cast recording? I loved a lot of the music.

I saw the show and thought it was cute, albeit very flawed. I don't think it has a future on Broadway (but considering some of the crappy shows that have made it recently....being on Broadway does not mean quality).

Excellent cast though.

RentBoy86- did you see the show?

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There is no comparison with [title of show]....it's like comparing apples and oranges.

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And what makes Saved risky or original?

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[title of show] was much better received than Saved was. Saved seemed to have little or no buzz. People rarely spoke about it on the boards.

Adding Machine and Next to Normal were discussed more, and had more "buzz" than Saved did.

Aside from that, much of the talented Saved cast has other projects already lined up.

I thought I was in the minority of people who disliked it. The audience I saw it with were crazy about it. I couldn't wait to get out. I'll take Cry-Baby over Saved any day.

winston89, were you at the last performance tonight? So was I, my first/last time seeing the show.

The first act needed work (the score felt repetitive, seemingly to stall a lot of the character/plot development to act two) but, my no means amazed by anything special, I actually quite enjoyed the second act, and the last 20 minutes of the shows were very strong. Stripped to real emotion towards the end of the show, I was quite moved.

I strongly disagree with the poorly cast comment. I thought there were some great choices in casting (Celia, Curtis, Mary, Julia, among others), but I do feel that they were under-directed at times, and that the score should've been worked a bit to suit the talents of the cast originating the roles.

I thought they were some great ideas, and with some more work, it could really be something great. Broadway-bound? Not likely. But definitely a lengthier Off-Broadway run.

BTW, I'd never been to Playwrights Horizons before. What a nice place! Seats were comfy, even for a big guy like me. Only drawback? The inexplicable decision to turn the AC down during pre-show and intermission.

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