#26
Posted: 1/23/08 at 12:08am
It should be launched out of San Diego.
XANADU Tour will start in San Diego's La Jolla on Nov.11- Dec.21.. — Page 2
#27
Posted: 1/23/08 at 12:08am
I wonder who will be in the cast. It'd be great if the Broadway cast got to go on tour.
"Some people can thrive and bloom living life in a living room, that's perfect for some people of one hundred and five. But I at least gotta try, when I think of all the sights that I gotta see, all the places I gotta play, all the things that I gotta be at"
#28
Posted: 1/23/08 at 12:11am
Kerry Butler has a brand new baby at home. I doubt she would leave to go on tour right now.
And the rest of the cast members have solid careers on Broadway. Why would they settle for less pay on tour and have to live out of hotels when they can be at home performing in an original production on Broadway?
And the rest of the cast members have solid careers on Broadway. Why would they settle for less pay on tour and have to live out of hotels when they can be at home performing in an original production on Broadway?
"Winning a Tony this year is like winning Best Attendance in third grade: no one will care but the winner and their mom."
-Kad
"I have also met him in person, and I find him to be quite funny actually. Arrogant and often misinformed, but still funny."
-bjh2114 (on Michael Riedel)
-Kad
"I have also met him in person, and I find him to be quite funny actually. Arrogant and often misinformed, but still funny."
-bjh2114 (on Michael Riedel)
#29
Posted: 1/23/08 at 12:13am
It is very possible that one ORIGINAL (key word here) cast member from the Broadway production might be playing one of the leads.
#30
Posted: 1/23/08 at 12:16am
Please Ms. Testa, or Hoffman.
#31
Posted: 1/23/08 at 12:17am
Nice "subtle" hint, Neddy 
WannaBe, Judy Kaye--a Tony winning actress (there's none in the XANADU cast)--didn't have a problem touring with SWEENEY.
The whole cast of CAROLINE, OR CHANGE toured with the show to selected cities.
Georgia Engel toured with DROWSY.
I also believe (though I may be wrong) that the cast of TWELVE ANGRY MEN toured with the show as well.
There's nothing de-meaning about touring the world with a show that you love being a part of.
WannaBe, Judy Kaye--a Tony winning actress (there's none in the XANADU cast)--didn't have a problem touring with SWEENEY.
The whole cast of CAROLINE, OR CHANGE toured with the show to selected cities.
Georgia Engel toured with DROWSY.
I also believe (though I may be wrong) that the cast of TWELVE ANGRY MEN toured with the show as well.
There's nothing de-meaning about touring the world with a show that you love being a part of.
"Some people can thrive and bloom living life in a living room, that's perfect for some people of one hundred and five. But I at least gotta try, when I think of all the sights that I gotta see, all the places I gotta play, all the things that I gotta be at"
#32
Posted: 1/23/08 at 12:21am
Yes, exactly. As someone who's worked on Broadway myself, I have to say I prefer touring. If it's a top tier production contract, they'll make the same salary as Broadway. If its a lead, they can negotiate their salary up. Plus they get per deum. And if the run is long enough in a city, they might get a corporate housing/apartment option.
Touring's a lot of fun, really. And there are some performers, regardless of establishment on Broadway, who still like to tour.
Touring's a lot of fun, really. And there are some performers, regardless of establishment on Broadway, who still like to tour.
Updated On: 1/23/08 at 12:21 AM
#33
Posted: 1/23/08 at 12:22am
Anyone have an idea of when tickets go on sale???
"I never had theatre producers run after me. Some people want to make more Broadway shows out of movies. But Elliot and I aren't going to do Batman: The Musical." - Julie Taymor 1999
#34
Posted: 1/23/08 at 12:23am
Ray, the performers you cited are not young up-and-comers.
The only ones I could imagine touring with XANADU would be Jackie, Mary, or Tony.
But again, they all have lives and steady careers here in NY.
For a young up-and-comer, going from Broadway to a touring production is a step backward.
I didn't say it was demeaning, but it is less pay than Broadway, and you're living out of hotels.
Edit: tourboi, something tells me the XANADU tour isn't going to have extra cash to spend on luxuries. Expect a mostly new cast who will be paid minimum.
The only ones I could imagine touring with XANADU would be Jackie, Mary, or Tony.
But again, they all have lives and steady careers here in NY.
For a young up-and-comer, going from Broadway to a touring production is a step backward.
I didn't say it was demeaning, but it is less pay than Broadway, and you're living out of hotels.
Edit: tourboi, something tells me the XANADU tour isn't going to have extra cash to spend on luxuries. Expect a mostly new cast who will be paid minimum.
"Winning a Tony this year is like winning Best Attendance in third grade: no one will care but the winner and their mom."
-Kad
"I have also met him in person, and I find him to be quite funny actually. Arrogant and often misinformed, but still funny."
-bjh2114 (on Michael Riedel)
-Kad
"I have also met him in person, and I find him to be quite funny actually. Arrogant and often misinformed, but still funny."
-bjh2114 (on Michael Riedel)
Updated On: 1/23/08 at 12:23 AM
#35
Posted: 1/23/08 at 12:24am
It is very possible that one ORIGINAL (key word here) cast member from the Broadway production might be playing one of the leads.
Emo_Geek- I'm not sure but I will find that out for you tomorrow or Friday.
Emo_Geek- I'm not sure but I will find that out for you tomorrow or Friday.
Updated On: 1/23/08 at 12:24 AM
#36
Posted: 1/23/08 at 12:26am
neddy, it's no secret that the offer is out for Carpinello to tour with the show, so I don't know why you're acting all silly.
"Winning a Tony this year is like winning Best Attendance in third grade: no one will care but the winner and their mom."
-Kad
"I have also met him in person, and I find him to be quite funny actually. Arrogant and often misinformed, but still funny."
-bjh2114 (on Michael Riedel)
-Kad
"I have also met him in person, and I find him to be quite funny actually. Arrogant and often misinformed, but still funny."
-bjh2114 (on Michael Riedel)
#37
Posted: 1/23/08 at 12:27am
The only ones I could imagine touring with XANADU would be Jackie, Mary, or Tony.
None of them are leads...
He is the only one from the Broadway show that is being sought after right now.
None of them are leads...
He is the only one from the Broadway show that is being sought after right now.
#38
Posted: 1/23/08 at 12:28am
Not always a decrease in salary, as I said. Leads can negotiate, and a top tier production contract Eq tour pays minimums like Broadway, plus per deum.
And you're not always in a hotel. Sometimes you're in corporate housing apartments.
And you're not always in a hotel. Sometimes you're in corporate housing apartments.
#39
Posted: 1/23/08 at 12:29am
It makes sense to pursue Tony. He's a name on the road that would attract more interest.
#40
Posted: 1/23/08 at 12:30am
I don't believe that Tony is at a place in his career where he is interested in touring with the show.
#41
Posted: 1/23/08 at 12:35am
Hmmm. Original. James? I wonder if his leg would be up to it. It'd be great if he could!
#42
Posted: 1/23/08 at 12:36am
The Equity minimum for tours is less than Equity minimum for Broadway.
"Winning a Tony this year is like winning Best Attendance in third grade: no one will care but the winner and their mom."
-Kad
"I have also met him in person, and I find him to be quite funny actually. Arrogant and often misinformed, but still funny."
-bjh2114 (on Michael Riedel)
-Kad
"I have also met him in person, and I find him to be quite funny actually. Arrogant and often misinformed, but still funny."
-bjh2114 (on Michael Riedel)
#43
Posted: 1/23/08 at 12:37am
That is correct. But, there are also many perks to touring that would almost balance out the difference in pay.
#44
Posted: 1/23/08 at 1:03am
WannaBe, I think Cheyenne and Kerry definitely wouldn't tour because they are pursuing different career/personal opportunities that would keep them from it.
However, for actors like Curtis Holbrook, touring with the show doesn't seem an outrageous idea.
Remember Katie Clarke? She toured with LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA and now she is touring with WICKED. She made her Broadway debut in PIAZZA and I don't think touring is a step backwards for her.
Now if this were the PHANTOM tour or the LION KING tour we're talking about, I'd be 100% on your side. But touring on the first national tour of the hit show you opened on Broadway doesn't seem a step backwards to me.
However, for actors like Curtis Holbrook, touring with the show doesn't seem an outrageous idea.
Remember Katie Clarke? She toured with LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA and now she is touring with WICKED. She made her Broadway debut in PIAZZA and I don't think touring is a step backwards for her.
Now if this were the PHANTOM tour or the LION KING tour we're talking about, I'd be 100% on your side. But touring on the first national tour of the hit show you opened on Broadway doesn't seem a step backwards to me.
"Some people can thrive and bloom living life in a living room, that's perfect for some people of one hundred and five. But I at least gotta try, when I think of all the sights that I gotta see, all the places I gotta play, all the things that I gotta be at"
#45
Posted: 1/23/08 at 3:25am
Ugh. Now San Francisco won't get Xanadu until late 2008 or Early 2009? That's so lame.
#46
Posted: 1/23/08 at 6:24am
If it makes you feel better, neither will any other city.
#47
Posted: 1/23/08 at 7:46am
Looking forward to the tour. How long would it be before they hit other cities?
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