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This will never happen, but if it did I would not be complaining: Bring Beetlejuice back in the spotlight by having a mini-version of the broadway show take over Blue Man Group.
So apparently, BMG already has a replacement show going in. Should be opening sometime next year. I know it's for sure happening, but it's a closely guarded secret as to what the show will be...(my source knows but won't divulge any more info than what I just shared.)This will never happen, but if it did I would not be complaining: Bring Beetlejuice back in the spotlight by having a mini-version of the broadway show take over Blue Man Group.
My only guesses are Sing, Special Effects show, or the HTTYD Show but that feels unlikely, assuming this is true.So apparently, BMG already has a replacement show going in. Should be opening sometime next year. I know it's for sure happening, but it's a closely guarded secret as to what the show will be...(my source knows but won't divulge any more info than what I just shared.)
Would guess it will be another separate charge show so Sing wouldn’t work. Shrek musical would somewhat work I guess.My only guesses are Sing, Special Effects show, or the HTTYD Show but that feels unlikely, assuming this is true.
so looking at the affiliated Cirque companies, this one caught my attention: VStar Entertainment | Production Services CompanySo apparently, BMG already has a replacement show going in. Should be opening sometime next year. I know it's for sure happening, but it's a closely guarded secret as to what the show will be...(my source knows but won't divulge any more info than what I just shared.)
This would be a way to keep Shrek on property, this is all interesting however.Would guess it will be another separate charge show so Sing wouldn’t work. Shrek musical would somewhat work I guess.
If it’s true, it’s probably another contracted up-charge.
Who owns the theater? I know Nickelodeon owned the soundstage when they were using it for their studios and then sold it back to Universal when they left. Did BMG buy it or were they leasing it? Does Cirque still hold the ownership or the lease after their bankruptcy? I have a strong feeling that Cirque is out at UOR.
It's owned by Universal productions if i'm not mistaken. Cirque was a restructuring bankruptcy not a "we lost all our assets" bankruptcy.
*looks at Vegas*Other than the option above, what show could possibly go here? I’m truly not sure what the theatre can hold. We know not a Wicked style production, but Spongebob? Not sure. A family show makes sense to me as they’re trying to appeal to more families as we approach EU. Having a Broadway musical on property would help hotel stays I’d think.
But like, could you imagine if the Pentatonix did a residency at Universal?
I don’t think Billy Elliot would be much of a draw. Neither would a Pitch Perfect up-charge that doesn’t feature the “real” Barton Bellas (Though I like the idea).No. Why pay for Pentatonix when they would just license a group based off their own acapella series...Pitch Perfect?
In reality, the easiest Universal owned musical they can do is Billy Elliot: The musical. Its family friendly, they can use local kid talent and it has a positive message. It also won't affect Wicked touring sales.
if it were I, I would run Evil Dead the Musical in Sept and OCT as an upcharge -- I would think it is an easy production, it is not family friendly, but neither are the studios at night during those months.