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Post by Deleted on Jun 17, 2017 17:51:27 GMT
The Boss is getting ready to trod the boards, with The New York Post reporting that Bruce Springsteen is headed to Broadway. Springsteen isn’t slipping into the cast of The Lion King, though. (“Say, Jerry, does that dancing ocelot seem like an ageless, ruggedly cool expression of American discontent?” “Hmm, Mildred, you know, I’m not sure…”) Rather, he’s setting up an eight-week residency at the Walter Kerr Theatre, playing five nights a week. The theater is giving Springsteen its stage rent-free, presumably on the theory that this deal will spell thousands for its bar staff in watered-down Long Island iced teas. It’s also reignited rumors that a Springsteen musical is in the works, presumably based off the singer-songwriter’s memoir, Born To Run. Springsteen floated interest in the idea last year; if it went forward, the project would be the second attempt to adapt Springsteen to the stage, after a failed musical, Drive All Night, fizzled out back in 2002. www.avclub.com/article/bruce-springsteen-headed-broadway-256950
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Post by primitivewallflower on Jun 21, 2017 15:01:37 GMT
I actually like this idea and am happy that Springsteen's doing it. Good way to keep the lights on in between shows and gives rock stars a more intimate venue for a time.
As for the rumors of a Springsteen musical: jukebox musicals aren't my thing, but given that they exist I mean why not a Springsteen one?
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Post by Deleted on Jun 21, 2017 17:11:32 GMT
but given that they exist I mean why not a Springsteen one? The E-Street Band are a uniquely, phenomenally powerful live act. A theatre orchestra/band could no doubt play the notes on the score, but it would struggle to not be a watered-down experience.
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Post by ali973 on Jun 21, 2017 17:13:51 GMT
Looked in my left pocket, looked in my left. Searched under my pillow and under my bed. Yup..no sh*ts to give.
Too bad it's not an original non-Sprinstein non-jukebox musical.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 2, 2017 18:46:44 GMT
What are the ticket price tiers?
$850-$500 $400-$75
It would suck to get the understudy.
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Post by Mr Wallacio on Sept 3, 2017 8:58:16 GMT
West End Transfer . I am a huge Springsteen fan but have only seen him in huge stadium tours so I would have loved to see him in a more intimate setting. I'd love a Springsteen musical.
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