musicals that SHOULD be revived (Good for Business)

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musicals that SHOULD be revived (Good for Business)

Posted: 8/15/04 at 12:53pm

I know there was a post last week about shows that SHOULDN'T be revived. Does anyone have any ideas on shows that SHOULD be revived. Not shows you have to love, just shows that you think would do good for broadway business.

I'm not really a fan, but I think a new production of Sweeney Todd would do well on Broadway. It hasn't been done in awhile and I know many people love it.

#2

re: musicals that SHOULD be revived (Good for Business)

Posted: 8/15/04 at 12:56pm

how to succeed
damn yankees
guys and dolls

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#3

re: musicals that SHOULD be revived (Good for Business)

Posted: 8/15/04 at 1:02pm

For business-Sweeney Todd. Definitely.

#4

re: musicals that SHOULD be revived (Good for Business)

Posted: 8/15/04 at 1:05pm

didn't those three just get revived within the past 10 years?

Pippin
Children of Eden (should make it to broadway)
and any show that got screwed should have a second chance i.e. Parade, Ragtime. Etc.

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Posted: 8/15/04 at 1:06pm

Wicked

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Posted: 8/15/04 at 1:06pm

Peter Pan!

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Posted: 8/15/04 at 1:08pm

Urban Cowboy.

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Posted: 8/15/04 at 1:41pm

Ragtime!

#9

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Posted: 8/15/04 at 2:29pm

A Chorus Line

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#10

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Posted: 8/15/04 at 2:48pm

I second the motion for revivals of Pippin and ACL

#11

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Posted: 8/15/04 at 2:50pm

I'd love to see "Sweeney Todd"

"tick...tick...BOOM!" may not make amazing business, but I'd love to see it.

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Posted: 8/15/04 at 2:51pm

Ragtime and Parade. Those are two of the best shows I have ever seen. Also, Marie Christine...I didn't see it, but I have the CD and think that I would LOVE it.

#13

re: musicals that SHOULD be revived (Good for Business)

Posted: 8/15/04 at 2:54pm

sweeney todd, definitely.
tommy. - i don't think people were ready for it.
evita. - always a good idea.
lippa's the wild party should go to broadway. and idina should be in it again to sell tickets.

#14

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Posted: 8/15/04 at 2:55pm

Seussical!

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"The Spectacle has, indeed, an emotional attraction of its own, but, of all the parts, it is the least artistic, and connected least with the art of poetry. For the power of Tragedy, we may be sure, is felt even apart from representation and actors. Besides, the production of spectacular effects depends more on the art of the stage machinist than on that of the poet."
--Aristotle

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re: musicals that SHOULD be revived (Good for Business)

Posted: 8/15/04 at 3:36pm

Sweeney Todd, definitely.

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Posted: 8/15/04 at 4:33pm

PIPPIN is due for a revival.

#17

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Posted: 8/15/04 at 6:57pm

The Mystery of Edwin Drood

#18

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Posted: 8/15/04 at 7:23pm

Maybe Cats, not my favorite but people loved it

#19

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Posted: 8/15/04 at 7:25pm

AIDA should be revived the week after it closes.

#20

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Posted: 8/15/04 at 7:46pm

millie in about 5 years...

#21

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Posted: 8/15/04 at 10:24pm

I love Big. I know it didn't do well at all but it is an awesome story with really great music.

#22

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Posted: 8/15/04 at 10:33pm

What makes Sweeny Todd a shoe in for great business? Not doubting that it would - i love the music. Just wondering your thoughts.

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Posted: 8/15/04 at 10:41pm

I agree with the millie in a few years comment, How to Succeed, Guys and Dolls, and I'd really like to see Les Miz come back in a year or two.

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Posted: 8/15/04 at 10:44pm

It's been 55 years... SOUTH PACIFIC!!!!

#25

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Posted: 8/15/04 at 10:46pm

THE CIVIL WAR needs to be revived.