Who will be the next tenant of Circle on the Square? — Page 2

#26

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Posted: 5/8/08 at 9:58am

Whatever show goes in, they should hire David Rockwell as the designer or consultant.
His set for ROCKY HORROR was the best use of that space I have ever seen.
Having WICKED and GODSPELL next to each other is interesting but with WICKED's success, I feel they will want a larger theatre for GODSPELL.

Updated On: 5/8/08 at 09:58 AM

#27

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Posted: 5/8/08 at 10:06am

Didn't Godspell already announce that it was going to the Hirschfeld? Or was that just a rumor?

#28

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Posted: 5/8/08 at 10:21am

Godspell would be perfect for Circle in the Square, because it's an intimate show and it needs and smaller stage, plus Godspell kind of sucks and I don't think it could sell out a bigger house.

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#29

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Posted: 5/8/08 at 10:42am

Is there some almighty law that says a show can't change theaters before it opens? Because [TOS] really does belong at the Circle in the Square. Although I'm not opposed to Godspell or Saved! taking it.

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#30

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Posted: 5/8/08 at 10:53am

Since when was SAVED looking to transfer on Broadway?

And didn't GODSPELL already snag a theatre?

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#31

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Posted: 5/8/08 at 11:03am

The contracts for TOS is probably already signed. The sets have been designed for a specific theater. It's a lot more than you might think.

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#32

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Posted: 5/8/08 at 11:11am

Why on earth do people continue to abbreviate show titles? I couldn't really read this thread because of things like:

"What about FDEIFGLDF?"

"Does FGW have a show yet?"

Jesus, people.

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#33

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Posted: 5/8/08 at 11:23am

plus Godspell kind of sucks and I don't think it could sell out a bigger house.

Wow. Just...wow.

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#34

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Posted: 5/8/08 at 11:25am

1) GODSPELL does not suck

2) they are looking for a bigger theatre

3) since when is SAVED coming to Broadway?? Let's not jump the gun too quickly...

4) What theatres does the Shubert own? It's been said, for months now, that GODSPELL was looking to book a Shubert theatre.

#35

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Posted: 5/8/08 at 12:27pm

Godspell does not work in a proscenium theatre. It needs to be an intimate space and fully involve the audience to succeed. A smaller house like Circle would consistently sell, particularly if Wicked audiences come out after the show and go "Oh, hey, another show by the same guy! Let's get tickets!"

#36

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Posted: 5/8/08 at 12:33pm

I agree- i think godspell is perfect for that space!

#37

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Posted: 5/8/08 at 12:40pm

First Wives Club!

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#38

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Posted: 5/8/08 at 12:44pm

Having seen previous incarnations of Story of My Life, it would definitely fit in that space.

Akiva

#39

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Posted: 5/8/08 at 7:39pm

"The contracts for TOS is probably already signed. The sets have been designed for a specific theater. It's a lot more than you might think."

I'm pretty sure that the four chairs for title of show aren't being redesigned for the Lyceum.

And liverpool, I'm with you, I have absolutely no interest in Godspell.

#40

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Posted: 5/8/08 at 8:15pm

Neither do I.

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#41

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Posted: 5/8/08 at 8:20pm

13?

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#42

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Posted: 5/8/08 at 8:46pm

13 is at the Jacobs in the fall.
Tale of Two Cities has the Hirschfeld.

If Godspell is going to a Shubert, something would have to close pretty soon at one of their theatres for the show to be in by July. I wonder what...

It isn't unprecedented for a show to change thetres before opening. It happened with Caine Mutiny Court-Martial a couple years ago. Correct me if I'm wrong, but it was going to be at the Lyceum, but Dancer's Life closed, allowing it to move to the Schoenfeld, and allowing Lieutenant of Inishmore to play the Lyceum.

#43

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Posted: 5/8/08 at 8:48pm

I really wish Godspell would play at the Circle on the Square. The intimateness would be perfect for the show, and more crowds would be brought in w/ wicked next door.

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#44

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Posted: 5/8/08 at 8:51pm

I have to agree that Godspell at the Circle would be fabulous! If you don't get tickets to Wicked you can go down the hall and see Godspell.

AND I will always have a soft spot for Godspell. It was the very first musical I ever saw. And also the first professional show (non equity but I got paid) I ever did. (And got to choreograph)

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#45

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Posted: 5/8/08 at 9:39pm

Although it won't play there as it booked the Lyceum, [title of show] would have been perfect there...and I don't think they'll keep it vacant this long, but Next to Normal if it makes the transfer everyone is anticipating would be great there too.

#46

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Posted: 5/8/08 at 10:21pm

ski2904, that is indeed what happened with Caine-Mutiny and Inishmore in 2006, but all of that happened before ticket went on sale for Caine-Mutiny at the Lyceum, I think.

#47

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Posted: 5/8/08 at 10:39pm

I bet 13 will switch from the Jacobs to Circle.

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#48

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Posted: 5/8/08 at 10:58pm

I too am not excited for Godspell.

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#49

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Posted: 5/8/08 at 11:08pm

but Next to Normal if it makes the transfer everyone is anticipating would be great there too.

If that's gonna happen it won't be til early 09 as they already have a run at Arena in DC at the end of the year planned and announced.

#50

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Posted: 5/8/08 at 11:26pm

with the cast they're boasting (including Gavin, Josh, Sara, and more) I don't know how you could say that.

the new arrangements should be pretty fabulous too. I'm excited!

didn't 13 already book the Jacobs? I don't think they're moving into the Circle...

I predict GODSPELL will grab it. makes sense. and they've been all talk (shubert, shubert, shubert) and no action. time to change that. book the Circle!