Bo Bice and More Will Lead PUMP BOYS & DINETTES

[Rob]

Click Here to Read Bo Bice, Alexander Gemignani and More Will Lead PUMP BOYS AND DINETTES, Opening April 8

[JoeKv99]

Huh. I can actually see that.

[somethingwicked]

This will run for approximately two seconds.

[Wynbish]

Et tu, Alex? How does one go from Valjean to Pump Boy?

[Jordan Catalano]

Ugh. I find absolutely NOTHING appealing about Gemignani.

[luvtheEmcee]

Okay then.

Whatever. I'm gonna see it. Like anyone doubted that.

[ACL2006]

Sweeney Todd & Company didn't have success with the actor/musican concept, why do it again with a show that nobody knows.

[luvtheEmcee]

Maybe since the characters are actually musicians in this show, there will be less of that "Oh my God, CONCEPT!" backlash and it'll appeal to a broader crowd? (Certainly at least a different audience than the limited number of Sondheim-seekers - the latter, you know, adding up to the fact that Sondheim shows are rarely commercially successful, instruments or not.) Because you can't exactly say that musicians playing instruments isn't a logical thing.

[SonofRobbieJ]

I'm just wondering what sort of touches one brings to make PUMP BOYS AND DINETTES 'visionary.' It just sort of is what it is...which can be a great deal of fun.

[newintown]

It can be a fun show, but after seeing it done everywhere (and well) back in the 80s, I'll gladly miss this incarnation. It's not a show that improves with repeated viewing.

[luvtheEmcee]

I'm just wondering what sort of touches one brings to make PUMP BOYS AND DINETTES 'visionary.'

I don't know the show, but it seems like probably not much. Still, it'll be nice to see Doyle do something different. There's a certain irreverence that I've seen peeking through in some of his work that might really get to shine here.

[iluvtheatertrash]

But Leenya Rideout is a tremendous talent. As are Jane and Alexander! I'm suddenly very excited.

I've heard through the grapevine that Bo gave one helluva audition.

[Scottsacto]

Someone that knows about this show-----Can/Will they use the Circle Stage or Do a Thrust Stage for this?

[americanboy99]

Actually really excited for this! I agree with the previous mention of Doyle's irreverence and knack for sly comedy that peeked through in his earlier work that I've seen. Hopefully he'll get the chance to let some of that really shine through here.

[CATSNYrevival]

I thought Doyle's Sweeney Todd made money by the time they closed? How is that not successful?

[CurtainPullDowner]

The male characters always played their own instruments, the women played the spoons and plates, so it's not a Doyle concept thing and there's not much shading or interpretation to play with. You have to capture a homespun, diner, gas station charm.

The Circle is a good choice, the thrust could make a great Diner set in the right hands. Maybe they can serve scrambled eggs and bacon to the audience as they sing.

[RippedMan]

With the environmental staging, I'm going to guess they're going to go for a super realistic approach.

[luvtheEmcee]

I thought Doyle's Sweeney Todd made money by the time they closed? How is that not successful?

Because it was TERRIBLE AND STUPID AND RUINED EVERYTHING.

[ACL2006]

Neither Sweeney Todd or Company recouped by the end of their runs.

[rnoodge]

For some reason this smells a lot like last years Godspell revival.

[broadwaydevil]

Neither Sweeney Todd or Company recouped by the end of their runs.

Not true.
http://www.playbill.com/news/article/98593-A-Killing-New-Sweeney-Todd-Revival-Recoups-on-Broadway

[CATSNYrevival]

I knew it!

[Mister Matt]

I adore this show and would love to see it again. Great songs with some wonderful opportunities for comedy and some really pretty poignant ballads. The original was so special because it was performed by its creators, but I saw a small regional production that was quite wonderful. It all boils down to the specific talents of the cast and how their talents are utilized. It is not an easy show to pull off, but without the need for handheld mikes, there is more room for creative choreography. Vacation and No Holds Barred were absolutely joyous when I saw it.
"I hate it when you do that."

[Taryn]

Well, the artwork's up and it looks pretty nice. http://pumpboysonbroadway.com/

[metropolis10111]

Gross this is just ...zzzzzzzzzz......


Opps sorry fell asleep. I can't even stay awake to post on the show let alone see it

[PalJoey]

I need a vacation like nobody's bizniss.