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#51

THE FANTASTICKS revival, reimagined as a gay love story, aiming for Broadwa

Posted: 8/13/26 at 3:16pm

Sutton Ross said: "Remember how Beaches was supposed to run through September? Barely anyone remembers that show even happened.My statement still stands."

It doesn’t. Beaches was a commercial production, unlike The Fantasticks. It won’t be closing early.

#52

THE FANTASTICKS revival, reimagined as a gay love story, aiming for Broadwa

Posted: 8/13/26 at 3:18pm

WldKingdomHM said: "Fred Mason said: "Jason Sherwood is making his Broadway debut on this"

Who’s that"

The set designer. Again, not someone who’s gonna sell any tickets. And every show is a limited run now with the hopes that if they call it a limited run, it’ll make people buy tickets and they can extend. Yes, it’s a subscription house, but they still need to sell tickets. The rest of their season isn’t doing it for me, so maybe this one could? If there are no recognizable names (Broadway or otherwise), it better be hellagood!

#53

THE FANTASTICKS revival, reimagined as a gay love story, aiming for Broadwa

Posted: 8/13/26 at 3:21pm

A casting announcement with stars would be nice, but I have no concern about 2nd Stage's finances.

This might not break sales records for them, but it's a limited run in a nonprofit subscription house, with 597 seats and ~120 performances.

#54

THE FANTASTICKS revival, reimagined as a gay love story, aiming for Broadwa

Posted: 8/13/26 at 3:22pm

DramaTeach said: "EDSOSLO858 said: "DramaTeach said: "Weird that there’s still no cast for this. Its start is rapidly approaching. Wonder how tickets are selling without any names."

Unless something's changed, first day of rehearsal is September 17, so I'd expect a casting announcement around then (or that week)."

I guess they’re waiting, but one would think they’d want to announce a little earlier to drum up some excitement and buzz. Do people even know this is happening?"

No. If rehearsal starts in about a month, the fact they haven't started to advertise it is wild to me. Haven't they learned anything from shows that barely do any promotion, run no deals, have no special events, or any cheap preview tickets like Wanted is doing?

Times are hard and people need an actual reason to spend money on your show. Even at a subscription house, what are they doing to make that happen?

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Updated On: 8/13/26 at 03:22 PM

#55

THE FANTASTICKS revival, reimagined as a gay love story, aiming for Broadwa

Posted: 8/13/26 at 3:23pm

TotallyEffed said: "Sutton Ross said: "Remember how Beaches was supposed to run through September? Barely anyone remembers that show even happened.My statement still stands."

It doesn’t. Beacheswas a commercial production, unlike The Fantasticks. It won’t be closing early."

Right?? For a second I thought I was having a stroke and i had made it up that this was going to be Hayes through 2nd Stage. That doesn't mean it can't close early but I'm willing to bet it won't.

#56

THE FANTASTICKS revival, reimagined as a gay love story, aiming for Broadwa

Posted: 8/13/26 at 3:36pm

Why are people talking about this like it's some random, fly-by-night production? Second Stage reliably gets top talent and has had a very solid record of programming at the Hayes.

"...everyone finally shut up, and the audience could enjoy the beginning of the Anatevka Pogram in peace."

#57

THE FANTASTICKS revival, reimagined as a gay love story, aiming for Broadwa

Posted: 8/13/26 at 4:45pm

You can now buy the under 30 tickets online without a fee. If you are 30 or under, use code 30UNDER30 for the $30 tix, I got my tickets and also for The Visitors.

#58

THE FANTASTICKS revival, reimagined as a gay love story, aiming for Broadwa

Posted: 8/13/26 at 5:19pm

i'm surprised there hasn't been a general promo code yet ... i've been watching certain dates and nothing's moving.

"You, sir, are a moron." (PlayItAgain)

#59

Re: THE FANTASTICKS revival, reimagined as a gay love story, aiming for Broadway

Posted: 8/13/26 at 6:57pm

I remember when that dreadful Dames At Sea was the last musical at The Hayes Theater before it got changed into 2nd Stage Theater, and now I’m already curious to see how this production is going to work out.

#60

Re: THE FANTASTICKS revival, reimagined as a gay love story, aiming for Broadway

Posted: 8/13/26 at 10:34pm

I keep seeing the title and misreading it as “a gory love story” and trying to imagine how that would work. El Gallo as a slasher? “Try to dismember?”

#61

Re: THE FANTASTICKS revival, reimagined as a gay love story, aiming for Broadway

Posted: 8/13/26 at 11:12pm

darquegk said: "I keep seeing the title and misreading it as “a gory love story” and trying to imagine how that would work. El Gallo as a slasher? “Try to dismember?”"

It depends on what you slay.

#62

Re: THE FANTASTICKS revival, reimagined as a gay love story, aiming for Broadway

Posted: 8/16/26 at 3:39pm

HEDWIG had never been on Broadway and was considered a revival

#63

Re: THE FANTASTICKS revival, reimagined as a gay love story, aiming for Broadway

Posted: 8/16/26 at 4:31pm

hak5 said: "HEDWIG had never been on Broadway and was considered a revival"

Same with LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS and STEEL
MAGNOLIAS.

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