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Post by viserys on Jul 7, 2018 13:01:42 GMT
Sonia can move a show pretty quickly when she wants. All things considered she didn't hang around getting stuff like Harry Potter and the Ferryman to Broadway.
But Harry Potter was a sure-fire moneyspinner and Ferryman a limited run (I think?) and generally plays are not that costly.
If people don't think Heathers was wise to transfer to the Haymarket for a three months run despite the all around positive feedback from the OP run and despite having a leading lady who attracts a big fan following, why would Mean Girls as an open-ended run be more successful?
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Post by LaLuPone on Jul 7, 2018 13:10:33 GMT
Sonia can move a show pretty quickly when she wants. All things considered she didn't hang around getting stuff like Harry Potter and the Ferryman to Broadway.
But Harry Potter was a sure-fire moneyspinner and Ferryman a limited run (I think?) and generally plays are not that costly.
If people don't think Heathers was wise to transfer to the Haymarket for a three months run despite the all around positive feedback from the OP run and despite having a leading lady who attracts a big fan following, why would Mean Girls as an open-ended run be more successful?
Because Mean Girls is insanely popular with the 90s/2000s generation, Heathers has a cult following but Mean Girls has a mainstream following. From my experience at school, if you haven’t seen Mean Girls then you’ve been living under a rock. I’d say Mean Girls is a lot more popular as a film over here than Legally Blonde so if that made it over in 2 and a half years I can see Mean Girls doing so in 2 or maybe less. I’d agree though that something like Spring or Summer 2019 is a bit of a stretch. |
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Post by ali973 on Jul 7, 2018 13:35:58 GMT
Harry Potter is both a guaranteed hit, and also objectively a much better show than Mean Girls, while Ferry Man is easy to replicate from city to city. I'm not saying MG isn't popular or not coming, but a rapid transfer just like that to a show that is quite mediocre and has no awards or accolades to back it is unlikely to transfer this fast.
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Post by danb on Jul 7, 2018 15:02:58 GMT
Over here, I would think it prudent to do an out of town try out to build it’s profile a la Ghost & Bat Out of Hell.
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Post by ali973 on Jul 7, 2018 15:33:30 GMT
Most out of town tryouts aren't necessarily to build profile (though it does come with the territory) but to test its content, work out its technical elements and use it as a safe live rehearsal time in front of a paying audience. Mean Girls has already gone through that exercise, and would say its in the best form it could ever be. So a direct transfer to London with a regular preview period should be enough.
Mary Poppins, Ghost and BOH were brand new shows that needed to 'try out' the show instead of opening cold in one of the biggest theatre capitals of the world.
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Post by theatrelover123 on Jul 12, 2018 20:15:32 GMT
9 to 5 coming into town apparently. Not sure where or when but Jackie Clune mentioned it on social media and said she wasn't going to be doing it.
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Post by iamamazing on Jul 12, 2018 21:08:02 GMT
9 to 5 coming into town apparently. Not sure where or when but Jackie Clune mentioned it on social media and said she wasn't going to be doing it. If it's the touring version from 2013 then I can see it doing a limited run at the Savoy great news if it is but I would have rathered Anastasia or something we've never had before  |
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Post by oxfordsimon on Jul 12, 2018 21:10:21 GMT
Why on earth would anyone think that 9 to 5 was worth putting into a West End theatre?
It is one of the weakest shows I have ever seen. Other than the title song, I couldn't remember a single other tune from the piece by the time the curtain fell.
It isn't quite as bad as the tour of Tonight's The Night. But it is close.
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Post by musicalmarge on Jul 12, 2018 21:48:26 GMT
Why on earth would anyone think that 9 to 5 was worth putting into a West End theatre? It is one of the weakest shows I have ever seen. Other than the title song, I couldn't remember a single other tune from the piece by the time the curtain fell. It isn't quite as bad as the tour of Tonight's The Night. But it is close. Rubbish... I LOVED IT on Broadway! |
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Post by firefingers on Jul 12, 2018 21:51:07 GMT
Heard 9-5 was touring with UK Productions producing but may have been crossed wires. Didn't see the last UK tour but have worked on a drama school production (its very popular due to plenty of decent female parts) and genuinely think it is a cracking show. So many great numbers, (Title track; Around Here; Shine Like The Sun; Get Out and Stay Out; Roz's big number) and a period piece without seeming too dated.
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Post by oxfordsimon on Jul 12, 2018 21:52:19 GMT
Why on earth would anyone think that 9 to 5 was worth putting into a West End theatre? It is one of the weakest shows I have ever seen. Other than the title song, I couldn't remember a single other tune from the piece by the time the curtain fell. It isn't quite as bad as the tour of Tonight's The Night. But it is close. Rubbish... I LOVED IT on Broadway! It certainly had a more talented cast on Broadway than it did here on tour. I found it weak in terms of book, weak in terms of production and weak in terms of score. Admittedly Dolly is not my thing in terms of style of music - but I have a good ear for music and none of that resonated with me in the slightest. If it is going into the West End for some strange reason, it will need big names to generate an audience. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 12, 2018 21:53:01 GMT
I love 9 to 5, bring that one in!
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Post by Jon on Jul 12, 2018 21:54:04 GMT
I'd rather we had new shows in the West End rather than shows that have toured already.
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Post by musicalmarge on Jul 12, 2018 22:37:44 GMT
I'd rather we had new shows in the West End rather than shows that have toured already. Why? Totally different market.... |
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Post by Oleanna on Jul 13, 2018 0:44:24 GMT
Posted this in the 42nd Street thread, but more appropriate here...
So 42nd Street and Chicago both close January 5th (unless a transfer for Chicago), Kinky Boots and Dreamgirls close January 12th.
It’s going to be a quiet month!
What do we think are the chances of Strictly Ballroom, Bat Out of Hell and Motown running much past then?
We already know Drury Lane and The Shaftesbury will be getting big refurbs, Come From Away will open at The Phoenix, that leaves shows yet to be announced for The Adelphi and The Savoy. 2 prime musical houses, with the addition of another in The Piccadilly.
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Post by Jon on Jul 13, 2018 0:47:38 GMT
I reckon it’ll be around August or September when we find out the next shows for the Adelphi and Savoy.
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Post by mrbarnaby on Jul 13, 2018 3:47:09 GMT
I reckon it’ll be around August or September when we find out the next shows for the Adelphi and Savoy. [br Mary Poppins is going to the Adelphi as I said weeks ago. |
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Post by zak97 on Jul 13, 2018 8:46:33 GMT
I reckon it’ll be around August or September when we find out the next shows for the Adelphi and Savoy. [br Mary Poppins is going to the Adelphi as I said weeks ago. There was a post somewhere that said this wasn’t so certain now. |
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Post by gra on Jul 13, 2018 8:59:06 GMT
Charing Cross theatre will be bringing in a 'Tony award Broadway show'
Any ideas?
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Post by Deleted on Jul 13, 2018 9:04:45 GMT
From now Baz takes a break as does musical theatre news so we’ll probably get lots of announcements for the Adelphi and Savoy in September time!
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Post by Mark on Jul 13, 2018 9:12:59 GMT
Charing Cross theatre will be bringing in a 'Tony award Broadway show' Any ideas? Gentlemen’s Guide maybe if it’s a Tony “winner”. If it’s a nominee - Bright Star, The Visit, A Christmas Story |
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Post by gra on Jul 13, 2018 9:52:02 GMT
Definitely says 'winner'
Looking through recent past, only possibilities seem to be 'Gentleman's Guide' or 'Evan Hansen' (very unlikely!)
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Post by firefingers on Jul 13, 2018 10:57:26 GMT
[br Mary Poppins is going to the Adelphi as I said weeks ago. There was a post somewhere that said this wasn’t so certain now. It was just an overheard train conversation I posted about but didn't seem like they'd have a reason to lie. But that was a couple of weeks ago now and things can change very quickly so could be back on again. |
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Post by firefingers on Jul 13, 2018 11:01:52 GMT
Definitely says 'winner' Looking through recent past, only possibilities seem to be 'Gentleman's Guide' or 'Evan Hansen' (very unlikely!) Winner doesn't necessarily mean Best New Musical, just any Tony award (book, score, direction, design all make it a Tony award winning musical). Possibly even the performer catagories could count though that would be a bit of a con. |
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Post by kiwi on Jul 13, 2018 11:06:03 GMT
Charing Cross theatre will be bringing in a 'Tony award Broadway show' Any ideas? Could be Bridges of Madison County? |
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