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Post by A.Ham on Jan 22, 2024 22:25:59 GMT
The only one that’s been mentioned so far that excites me is Oliver as I’ve never seen that in the West End. And didn’t it run at TRDL when it was revived following I’d Do Anything?
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Post by theatreian on Jan 22, 2024 22:32:17 GMT
A list of recent ish! productions from Theatre Royal:
A Chorus Line (1976–1979)
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (1980)
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (1981–1983)
42nd Street (1984–1989)
Miss Saigon (1989–1999)
The Witches of Eastwick (2001)
My Fair Lady (revival) (2001–2003)
Anything Goes (revival) (2003–2004)
The Producers (2004–2007)[96]
The Lord of the Rings: The Musical (2007–2008)[97]
Oliver! (revival) (2009–2011)[98]
Shrek The Musical (2011–2013)[99]
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2013–2017)[100]
42nd Street (revival) (2017–2019)[102]
Frozen (2021–2024)
Oliver would eb a good fit as a theatre this size needs something appealing to a mass audience .We will have to wait !
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Post by Peter on Jan 22, 2024 23:00:37 GMT
‘Witches of Eastwick’ seemed a bit ambitious for TRDL and that ran for (a)month(s). Folks love to throw money down big holes to have their names on them. Don’t rule BJ out. I’d heard the Dominion initially which is why I wouldn’t rule out another barn. Witches was a bit unlucky - I think it was originally pencilled in for the Prince Edward, but when Mamma Mia unexpectedly took off it got shifted to Drury Lane which was to its detriment (well, that and the fact Ian McShane was decidedly lacklustre). Even reducing the seating capacity didn’t help. Bearing in mind both Broadway runs of BJ lost money I still think TRDL would be a bit too risky - surely the Dominion would be cheaper if nothing else…. |
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Post by shownut on Jan 23, 2024 6:53:07 GMT
‘Witches of Eastwick’ seemed a bit ambitious for TRDL and that ran for (a)month(s). Folks love to throw money down big holes to have their names on them. Don’t rule BJ out. I’d heard the Dominion initially which is why I wouldn’t rule out another barn. Witches was a bit unlucky - I think it was originally pencilled in for the Prince Edward, but when Mamma Mia unexpectedly took off it got shifted to Drury Lane which was to its detriment (well, that and the fact Ian McShane was decidedly lacklustre). Even reducing the seating capacity didn’t help. Bearing in mind both Broadway runs of BJ lost money I still think TRDL would be a bit too risky - surely the Dominion would be cheaper if nothing else…. You are correct and not only was WITCHES OF EASTWICK planned for the Prince Edward, they had Michael Crawford on board as Darryl. Once MAMMA MIA scuppered those plans and delayed the production which had to find another theatre, they lost Crawford due to prior commitments. I love the score from that show but so wish they could fix the book/tone and make it less hokey. The concert production a year or two ago at The Queens was absolutely thrilling. |
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Post by stuart on Jan 23, 2024 12:09:48 GMT
The Greatest Showman - being produced by Disney. They were eyeing up Broadway for end of the year. I wonder if their plan has changed and they’re looking to open in London instead?
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Post by danb on Jan 23, 2024 13:55:20 GMT
This sounds far more likely, and a much better fit.
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Post by SuperTrooper on Jan 23, 2024 14:02:32 GMT
It's not Oliver!
I have heard a few of the shows already mentioned as the possible next show at the Lane.
We'll have to wait and see.
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Post by ceebee on Jan 23, 2024 14:10:41 GMT
Let's just cut to the chase and bring back "The Lord of the Rings".
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Post by shownut on Jan 23, 2024 14:40:35 GMT
It's not Oliver! I have heard a few of the shows already mentioned as the possible next show at the Lane. We'll have to wait and see. Relieved if Oliver! is off the list - it's had two major revivals in the past 25 years (one even had a tv reality show attached to it) - I think that is enough. |
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Post by Being Alive on Jan 23, 2024 14:45:52 GMT
Oliver very much happening just not at DL
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Post by dollybm on Jan 23, 2024 14:54:24 GMT
My first thought was The Hunger Games play (? is it even a play? Stage show of some description) though all seems to have gone quiet on that front. Also not sure if it would really be a fit for Drury Lane.
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Post by Peter on Jan 23, 2024 14:55:12 GMT
Is there any chance of the current Broadway revival of Sweeney Todd transferring in here? Might work, with the right stars…
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Post by Being Alive on Jan 23, 2024 14:59:22 GMT
Is there any chance of the current Broadway revival of Sweeney Todd transferring in here? Might work, with the right stars… This was my hunch - I very much don't believe they can bring Annaleigh with that accent, but Josh with a Brit could be a goer |
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Post by Dave B on Jan 23, 2024 15:04:44 GMT
My first thought was The Hunger Games play (? is it even a play? Stage show of some description) though all seems to have gone quiet on that front. Also not sure if it would really be a fit for Drury Lane. Still reckons Autumn 2024
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Post by c4ndyc4ne on Jan 23, 2024 15:42:38 GMT
The Producers, no?
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Post by danb on Jan 23, 2024 15:46:14 GMT
Is there any chance of the current Broadway revival of Sweeney Todd transferring in here? Might work, with the right stars… This was my hunch - I very much don't believe they can bring Annaleigh with that accent, but Josh with a Brit could be a goer I suspect that she’d be refused entry at passport control. |
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Post by Being Alive on Jan 23, 2024 15:50:56 GMT
This was my hunch - I very much don't believe they can bring Annaleigh with that accent, but Josh with a Brit could be a goer I suspect that she’d be refused entry at passport control. Mind you I can hardly blame them... |
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Post by toomasj on Jan 23, 2024 15:51:10 GMT
That’s still what I’m hearing |
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Post by A.Ham on Jan 23, 2024 15:54:39 GMT
Oliver very much happening just not at DL Presumably at the Prince Edward then as that was rumoured all over this board a while back… ? |
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Post by Jon on Jan 23, 2024 15:56:31 GMT
MJ at the Prince Edward pretty much rules out Oliver! going there. The rumour was it's going to its first home.
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Post by c4ndyc4ne on Jan 23, 2024 17:09:39 GMT
MJ at the Prince Edward pretty much rules out Oliver! going there. The rumour was it's going to its first home. the New Wimbledon? 🧐 |
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Post by danb on Jan 23, 2024 17:12:34 GMT
Thought it was the Albery/Noel Coward?
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Post by sprampster on Jan 23, 2024 17:24:11 GMT
Limited Run of Newsies over Christmas
Followed by transfer of Oliver from CFT
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Post by barrowside on Jan 23, 2024 17:24:18 GMT
I wouldn't be surprised if Dear England did another season here for a few months while they wait for another big musical.
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Post by mrbarnaby on Jan 23, 2024 17:41:16 GMT
A few things-
The Greatest Showman is seeking a non traditional space- not Drury Lane
There will likely be a filler in there for Xmas next year- something depressing like Elf.. and then a big show will move in early 2025.
That show could very well be Beetlejuice.
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