BroadwayWorld.com Logo
HomeSpacerSpacerSpacerSpacer Spacer
BWW SocialTwitterFacebookGoogle PlusRSS Feeds
 
 
LOG IN | REGISTER NOW!

TICKET CENTRAL
Broadway
Off-Bway
Tours
London
Help, Pick Me a Show
Latest Headlines - Updated 24/7!
CINDERELLA
Save up to 35%
PETER...STARCATCHER
Save up to 30%
ANNIE
Save on Tickets!
MURDER BALLAD
Only $59!
PIPPIN
Save on Tickets!
TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL
Save on Tickets!
Click Here to Register for More Special Offers!

Breaking News: MARY POPPINS to Close on Broadway March 3, 2013; ALADDIN Next at the New Amsterdam Theater?

Jonwo
Broadway Legend
joined:3/16/06
Mary Poppins closing doesn't surprise me as its numbers outside of holidays haven't been great, its had a fantastic run and a success for Disney and Cameron Mackintosh.
darquegk
Broadway Legend
joined:2/5/09
If the show is roughly the same in structure as the past regionals, Aladdin won't need to be a big name or even a major veteran- the real "star" roles per se are Jafar, Genie and the Three Wise Guys.
everythingtaboo
Broadway Legend
joined:5/5/04
I do find it hysterical that BWW would post something still technically unofficial as fact. Remember when they would delete threads before the closing was actually posted? I hope Thomas Schumacher does a big FU and extends it just a few more months.


"Hey little girls, look at all the men in shiny shirts and no wives!" - Jackie Hoffman, Xanadu, 19 Feb 2008
emida
Understudy
joined:8/21/11
So excited about Aladdin!

The movie holds a special place in my heart and I hope they'll do something interesting with it! There's so much potential there and I hope it turns out great!
broadwaydevil
Broadway Legend
joined:2/16/11
This sounds eerily reminiscent to when Disney closed their long-running major success, Beauty and the Beast at the Lunt, to make room for The Little Mermaid what would become a major flop.

I was never a fan of Mary Poppins but it's had a very good run and even in recent months the grosses have been softer but far from terrible. I just don't see the justification for closing, making major, potentially expensive renovations to the New Amsterdam, for another musical that hasn't had a tryout anywhere that's been universally loved.

Scratch and claw for every day you're worth! Make them drag you screaming from life, keep dreaming You'll live forever here on earth.
Updated On: 1/7/13 at 07:02 PM
Kad
Broadway Legend
joined:11/5/05
"Remember when they would delete threads before the closing was actually posted?"

...and then post the same story as an article?
Phantom of London
Broadway Legend
joined:3/26/08
I agree about Beauty and the Beast closing, to make way for the beleaguered The Little Mermaid, which just drowned in the Lunt.

Anyway aren't we due another Aida revival?
2013 Shows: (New York: Glengarry Glen Ross*** Picnic**** The Lion King**** Mamma Mia**** Who's Afraid of Virginia Woofe**** The Other Place*** Nice Work, If You Can Get It** Annie**** The Phantom of the Opera**** Cat On A Hot Tin Roof*** Cinderella**** Evita**** (Final Performance) The Mystery of Edwin Drood*** Mary Poppins*****) London: Salad Days** Great Expectations*** This House** Chess**** A Chorus Line**** Quartermine's Terms**** Old Times*** The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time***** Dear World*** People**** Viva Forever** Peter and Alice** The Wimslow Boy***** Proof**** Our Country's Good* The Tailor Made Man**** Darling of the Day*** Top Hat*** A Judas Kiss*** Spamalot*** Once**** Wicked** A Chorus Line**** Book of Mormon***** Hairspray**** (Tour: Southampton) Sleeping Arrangements***** The Revenge of Sherlock Holmes*** The Pajama Game***(Chichester)The Thrill of Love*** Hymn**/Cocktail Sticks**** Merrily We Roll Along***** The Weir**** The Hot House**** The Rise and the Fall of the Little Voice***** (Churchill, Bromley) Ghost*** (Wimbledon) To Kill A Mockingbird*** (Open Air) Beautiful Thing*** The Phantom*** Charlie and the Chocolate Factory*** Relative Speaking**** Strange Interlude*** Passion Play*** The Rocky Horror Show***(Tour: Bromley) merrily Web Roll Along**** The Audience**** Travels With My Aunt**
Blockhead24
Broadway Star
joined:8/20/09
*formerly obsessedjb*

"Make up your mind you want clarity, take what you know and then make it make sense"-N2N
ucjrdude902
Broadway Legend
joined:3/11/07
That doesn't mean anything. The cast might just not know yet.
ClydeBarrow
Broadway Legend
joined:6/20/12
This article says March 3rd and Riedel is saying April 3rd. Not sure about all this.
"Pardon my prior Mcfee slip. I know how to spell her name. I just don't know how to type it." -Talulah
rosscoe(au)
Broadway Legend
joined:8/20/05
Dead horse, yes.

But Disney needed to bring Hunchback in first
Well I didn't want to get into it, but he's a Satanist. Every full moon he sacrifices 4 puppies to the Dark Lord and smears their blood on his paino. This should help you understand the score for Wicked a little bit more. Tazber's: Reply to Is Stephen Schwartz a Practicing Christian
PitPro2004
Broadway Star
joined:2/15/04
**yawn** They're swapping out an umbrella for a rug. Big deal.
"Sticks and stones, sister. Here, have a Valium!"
TheGingerBreadMan
Broadway Star
joined:12/7/12
I highly doubt that this is true.


EDIT: I checked, and Theater Mania has it listed as an open run.
Some people can get a thrill, knitting sweaters and sitting still. That's okay for some people, who don't know they're alive!
Updated On: 1/7/13 at 08:01 PM
Wildcard
Broadway Legend
joined:6/21/06
If Aladdin were to come to Broadway in its current state, I think it needs a smaller theater to succeed.
TheGingerBreadMan
Broadway Star
joined:12/7/12
Wildcard, I agree 100%. Eugene O'Neill would be ideal, but seeing as though BOM sells out almost every week, there is no chance of that happening.
Some people can get a thrill, knitting sweaters and sitting still. That's okay for some people, who don't know they're alive!
frogs_fan85
Broadway Legend
joined:12/3/05
That's probably a typo on Reidel's part as April 3rd is a Wednesday.
everythingtaboo
Broadway Legend
joined:5/5/04
"That doesn't mean anything. The cast might just not know yet."

The justification of deleting closing announcements thread used to be because sometimes people here knew before the cast was officially informed. I guess the sensitivity doesn't exist anymore.

PS Still not official, "Breaking News" indeed.



"Hey little girls, look at all the men in shiny shirts and no wives!" - Jackie Hoffman, Xanadu, 19 Feb 2008
Updated On: 1/7/13 at 08:23 PM
Jonwo
Broadway Legend
joined:3/16/06
If Aladdin is going to be large scale then it's more than likely going to go into a large theatre. I imagine there will be another out of town tryout as I imagine the show won't be exactly the same as the Seattle run.

TheatreKid3
Broadway Star
joined:3/25/12
I highly doubt this is true. They had just announced Dromard was temporarily replacing Gavin Lee in his leave of absence to go back to London and do TOP HAT for a bit, with what sounded like Gavin having the intention to return to the production after a few months. I really don't think that Disney would make the BEAUTY mistake twice. POPPINS is still doing really well for them, and I personally think the New Amsterdam is too big for ALADDIN at this point (unless, as Jonwo said, Disney makes ALADDIN into a huge spectacle - which they should).

I also agree that HUNCHBACK should be here already.

Updated On: 1/7/13 at 08:26 PM
Jonwo
Broadway Legend
joined:3/16/06
If it were to close, I would have thought August would be more likely so that they can get the last few months of good sales, renovate the New Amsterdam between September-October then reopen with Aladdin in late October/early November.
TheGingerBreadMan
Broadway Star
joined:12/7/12
They've been making 1mil a week over the holidays, and not too much less normally. It would be stupid to close this for ALADDIN. It is a fun regional show, but I can't see it doing well on Broadway. If this is true, I agree with many others, this is BEAUTY all over again. Close a hit (or at least semi-hit) for a flop. I hope Disney isn't stupid enough to make this mistake twice. They will feel absolutely ridiculous.
Some people can get a thrill, knitting sweaters and sitting still. That's okay for some people, who don't know they're alive!
TheatreKid3
Broadway Star
joined:3/25/12
From what I read, the rumor was that ALADDIN would open in the Spring of 2014. I think that is a good move for them to open closer to the peak in award season. But, I don't think it makes sense for the New Amsterdam to sit dark for almost a year. They should run POPPINS until early/late August and capitalize off the summer one last time - if they are truly going to close it. Then, renovate the theatre during the fall and winter, then open ALADDIN in April.

However, I think POPPINS still has a lot left in it and should remain open to avoid losing a major hit for a potential flop. At this point, I think it would be in Disney's best interest to try and put ALADDIN in another Nederlander house that is open. The Neil Simon is currently vacant, but it would have to sit empty for over a year unless they want to open earlier - and I don't see the Nederlander's going for that. Their best option would be to take the Lunt-Fontanne back, should MOTOWN tank, or maybe even the Marquis (but that is a similar situation to the Simon).





Updated On: 1/7/13 at 08:57 PM
ucjrdude902
Broadway Legend
joined:3/11/07
TheatreKid3
Broadway Star
joined:3/25/12
I really do think it would be the best fit. But they may want the Amsterdam because the Mezz overhang is so far back, meaning they could fly the carpet over more people and at a greater distance from the stage.
Jonwo
Broadway Legend
joined:3/16/06
Poppins could transfer to the Neil Simon or Marquis and they could one of the existing touring sets but I wonder if Disney has discussed this option with Cameron Mackintosh because it's his show too as well as the possibility of closing it.

ACL2006
Broadway Legend
joined:2/11/06
I'll add and say, if anything, keep Poppins their until Labor Day. If Motown tanks, move it to the Lunt or to the Neil Simon if it remains vacant. Poppins still does good business, even during the slow seasons. Aladdin likely wouldn't be ready until Spring 2014 anyway.
A Chorus Line played its final Broadway performance on August 17, 2008. The tour played its final performance on August 21, 2011. A new non-equity tour started in October 2012 played its final performance on March 23, 2013.

2
Page:



Save on Tickets!
Only $59!
Save up to 35%
Save up to 30%
Save on Tickets!
Save on Tickets!

New PASSION recording
4
So, is Always...Patsy Cline happening or no?
11
Interesting phenomenon: fan revisions
2
Patti LuPone trashes Sherie Rene Scott?
12

Robert Diamond's Blog
Tony Night Guide
Michael Dale's Broadway Blog
Somewhere Fun
CLARKE
Mendez & Paguia's THIS TIME
BLOG
Father & Son
CERASARO
2013 Tony Awards

GUEST BLOG- Nicolas Dromard of JERSEY BOYS Tour - Travel Day

GUEST BLOG- Nic Dromard of JERSEY BOYS - First Week





Now Playing:
Now Playing on Broadway Web Radio Favorite Son from American Idiot on 2010 Original Broadway Cast - Disc I.

Cameron Mackintosh Plans to Revive BARNUM, MISS SAIGON & OLIVER

BETRAYAL to Go On Sale for AMEX Cardholders on 6/26, General Public on 7/12

Renee Elise Goldsberry to Lead Kathleen Marshall- Helmed I'M GETTING MY ACT TOGETHER AND TAKING IT ON THE ROAD at Encores!; Runs 7/24-27

DANCING WITH THE STARS' Karina Smirnoff and Maksim Chmerkovskiy to Reunite for FOREVER TANGO on Broadway!

STAGE TUBE: On This Day 6/19- THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS

Photo Coverage: Inside the 3rd Annual Off Broadway Alliance Awards

Photo Coverage: Lindsay Mendez, Derek Klena & Cast of WICKED Celebrate 4,000th Performance!

Review Roundup: THE COMEDY OF ERRORS Opens at Shakespeare in the Park

Breaking News: Neil Patrick Harris to Star in HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH on Broadway - Spring 2014! Update - Michael Mayer DirectsNeil Patrick Harris to Star in HEDWIG on Bway in Spring 2014!
INTO THE WOODS Film to Hit Theaters Christmas Day 2014!INTO THE WOODS Film to Hit Theaters Christmas Day 2014!
Sandra Bullock in Talks to Play 'Miss Hannigan' in ANNIE FilmBullock in Talks to Play 'Miss Hannigan' in ANNIE Film
NBC Reveals SMASH For Your Consideration Emmy BidsNBC Reveals SMASH For Your Consideration Emmy Bids
Broadway in Bryant Park Announces 2013 Summer Schedule; PIPPIN, CINDERELLA, WICKED, KINKY BOOTS & More...Bway in Bryant Park Announces 2013 Summer Schedule; PIPPIN, CINDERELLA & More

BWW TV World Logo
  
BWW Movies World Logo
  
BWW Fashion World Logo
  
BWW Music World Logo
BWW Geeks World Logo
  
BWW Opera World Logo
  
BWW Dance World Logo
  
BWW Classical World Logo

All Materials Copyright 2013 Wisdom Digital Media | Privacy Policy | RSS/XMLFeeds