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Will Charity take the Broadway?
#25re: Will Charity take the Broadway?
Posted: 12/8/04 at 9:27pm
Oh, I know about the Biltmore. I was actually extremely excited when I found out that they were going to renovate it. An old director of mine was actually part of the renovation. When I saw "The Tale of the Allergists Wife" (GREAT play) at the Barrymore, I passed the Biltmore when it was in it's dilapidated state and wondered when someone was going to refurbish such a prime Broadway location.
But, I did not know the Barrymore was Shubert owned. I did think it needed to be refurbished when I saw "Wife", and I am glad to hear it was taken care of before "Sly Fox." BTW, who is the next tennent for the Barrymore?
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#26re: Will Charity take the Broadway?
Posted: 12/8/04 at 10:18pmI heard something about "Mambo Kings" which is set to open in August moving into the Broadway, so I don't think thats where "Sweet Charity" will end up. Maybe the Virginia if Little Women can't survive (although I hope Little Women sticks around). Also, possibility of the Marquis if La Cage can't make it.
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#27re: Will Charity take the Broadway?
Posted: 12/9/04 at 12:16am
Mambo Kings is slotted for the Broadway.
And when I suggested the Atkinson, I know very well DEMOCRACY is there - I don't really need to be told that. Someone claims that it's not going anywhere, but do you honestly think DEMOCRACY will still be running when charity would start previewing? I highly doubt it - that's not the kind of show that has longevity. Good reviews don't keep things like that running - smart theatregoers run out very quickly.
I'm still pulling for the Gersh.
But I think it will end up at the Hirsch. Even maybe the Plymouth.
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#28re: Will Charity take the Broadway?
Posted: 12/9/04 at 7:17am
Yes, Democracy will still be running when Sweet Charity begins previews.
As far as the Atkinson or the Plymouth, I imagine a show the size of Charity could be shoehorned into one of those theatres, but with 1,000-1,100 seats respectively, there's very little profit margin. I'm not certain that either would be what the Weisslers would be looking for.
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#29re: Will Charity take the Broadway?
Posted: 12/9/04 at 10:57am
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