1037 Industry Enlightenment
“Bang bang bang! bang bang bang！”
The roaring and tsunami-like applause still did not weaken. It was like a tornado rampaging inside the Almeida Theater, stirring up endless echoes. Standing on the stage, Renly came out to take a curtain call for the third time. , the enthusiasm and madness of the audience still did not weaken at all, and the whole world was shaken and the earth was falling apart..
Open your arms and bow deeply, the thunderous applause cannot stop.！
This is the uniqueness of the theater stage. Every performance seems to be the same, but the audience is different, the actor's state is different, the sparks of the play are different, and the performance is also different. In the same performance, every performance is different. You can unearth brand new things every day, enriching, filling, and improving bit by bit..
After the fourth curtain call, the burgundy curtain finally closed, announcing that tonight's performance was completely over..
Returning to the West End stage, Renly's life has become more regular, but his busyness continues unabated..
In the blink of an eye, it seems that three weeks have passed before there is time to take a breath and reflect. There is only the last month left before "Les Misérables" will be performed at the Almeida Theater; next, the entire crew will set off. Go to New York, step on the Broadway stage, and take on different challenges.
After lengthy consultations and negotiations, the two parties finally reached an agreement. "Les Misérables" will be performed on Broadway for three months, from August 15th to November 16th; Renly will participate in the first two Months of performances, at least twenty-five performances. The final performance venue was determined to be the Richard-Rogers-Theatre）.
The reason for this arrangement is not because of Renly's personal schedule, but because of the calculations of both the Almeida Theater and the Richard Rogers Theater. They need to collect market feedback on the performance effects of the second and third sets of casts. Market feedback.
The starring team led by Renly cannot continue to perform for a long time. Even if they are full-time for three months, after three months, they will inevitably need to devote themselves to other work, including John Cord, as the director, who also has other projects to work on. In the original strategy of producing a six-hour play, they had already finalized the result: three months of performance is the limit, which is true for the market and also true for the actors..
Only now, the show has achieved unimaginable success and has gone off track; so what next? If the second and third sets of casts perform, the market response to "Les Miserables" is still positive, which also means that John Corder's version of "Les Misérables" can also be like Cameron Mai Like Kintosh's version, it continues to be performed in fixed theaters for a long time.——
Almeida Theater and Richard Rogers Theater.
This is crucial for the theater and the theater industry. Therefore, Renly will only participate in the first two months of performances. The contract stipulates that the bottom line requirement of the performance venue is twenty-five performances; after that, The theater will replace different casts to test the market response to the play.
Whether this play "Les Misérables" gained attention and achieved success because of Renly; or whether it was the adaptation and attempt of the play itself that deserves recognition..
If the full six-hour version of "Les Misérables" is a success, does that mean other condensed versions of the show could also be heavily adapted into full-length versions? This is also an important revelation for other drama creators, as well as for the drama market.
Similar to the Almeida Theater, the Richard Rogers Theater, established in 1925, is one of the oldest and most famous theaters on Broadway. It is located at the intersection of Broadway Avenue and Eighth Avenue and can be regarded as the core of the entire Broadway. The core area of the theater, the undoubted veteran center.
The Richard Rogers Theater can accommodate 1,380 people. It is an absolutely large theater. It is no longer on the same level as the Almeida Theater. Even on Broadway, which has 800 seats, it can be called a grand theater. , is also a well-deserved giant monster.
Precisely because of the large audience capacity, every play performed here will also be subject to huge attendance pressure. If it were not full of confidence, no crew would dare to challenge this theater easily. Especially after entering the new millennium, the Broadway market It is also shrinking sharply, with box office and revenue declining significantly. The operation and management of such a large theater is even more difficult..
The musical "Bengal-Tiger-At-The-Baghdad-Zoo" currently being staged at the Richard Rogers Theater has an unsatisfactory attendance performance, even less than 6% ten.
After only one month of performance, the theater and the production team have discussed and are preparing to end the play early. It was originally scheduled to be performed until October, but will eventually end early in early July..
Now, "Les Misérables" is about to fill its schedule as a new show at the Richard Rodgers Theater.
It can be seen from just this detail that whether it is the British production team, marketing team, or the American operations team and publicity team, they all have absolute confidence in the attendance of "Les Misérables". To avoid the dilemma of being sold out in London's West End, they chose the Richard Rogers Theater——
Of course, the Richard Rogers Theater also showed strong confidence. After in-depth understanding and personal viewing, they nodded and agreed to this performance cooperation..
In addition to its large capacity, the Richard Rogers Theater is also known as the cradle of classic plays, where countless Tony Award winners were born, such as "Chicago", "Nine", "Break Up", "Tarzan", "The Lion" "King" and other productions have been successfully staged here; however, the most famous play here is "Hamilton" performed in 2015”！
This play has been staged at the Richard Rogers Theater for three full years, and the attendance is still very popular. After winning the Tony Award for Best Musical and the Pulitzer Prize for Best Play in 2016, its popularity and reputation are even greater. Out of control; in 2017, "Hamilton" became the highest-grossing production on Broadway - surpassing "The Phantom of the Opera" and "Cats", and it also became the first choice for audiences to watch theater on Broadway..
Looking at it from another perspective, the theater manager of the Richard Rogers Theater gave the nod to the theater as the stage for "Les Misérables" to land on Broadway. This is also an important affirmation of the quality of the play and the market prospects..
The performances at the Almeida Theater are coming to an end, and the last month of performances still cannot be taken lightly. Every day's performances are nostalgic and addictive; and the performances at the Richard Rogers Theater are gradually beginning to warm up in North America. , the entire crew can feel the tension and excitement caused by oppression.
However, the actors in the "Les Misérables" crew showed enough professionalism and were not affected by the emotions of the upcoming performance at the Richard Rogers Theater. They still gave a super high-quality performance at the Almeida Theater. Just like today, the encore applause again and again gave the crew the highest praise
Two months after the performance, the audience's enthusiasm has not weakened at all. This six-hour play is still highly sought after. The negative comments such as boring, lengthy and boring that professionals are worried about have not shaken the audience's enthusiasm. The wave of the Almeida Theater is still getting stronger and stronger, which is undoubtedly a shot in the arm for the Richard Rogers Theater.
After the performance, the entire backstage was bustling with people shouting and shouting. The voices of two little guys, Tom Holland and Daisy Ridley, echoed sharply and loudly, triggering bursts of laughter. The corridors and old waiting rooms are surging, and the aging theater has also taken on new vitality..
All the actors are celebrating the success of tonight's performance, as if this is not a play that has been staged for two months, but it is still the opening night. They are cheering for another outstanding performance, another full house of guests, and another opening night. mission accomplished.
Renly walked quickly through the crowd. Wherever he passed, the actors whistled and waved their hands, once again paying high respect. Not only because of tonight's wonderful performance, but also because of his dedication as an actor.——
Breaking away from the hustle and bustle of the summer season, you can quietly and attentively perform at the Almeida Theater. You are meticulous and go all out. This professionalism is indeed admirable..
Especially since Renly is so young, this is even more rare..
Renly also raised his hands high, applauding his fellow actors and thanking them for their excellence tonight. Then he saw Joe Alvin standing uneasily next to the door. The two of them looked at each other. At this moment, Qiao took the initiative to greet him, "Renly, I'm sorry, the last scene……”
In the last scene just now, there was a problem with the rhythm of Joe's lines, which ruined the atmosphere and emotional rendering of the performance. His co-star Charlotte Kennedy was also a little surprised. In the end, Renly quietly covered up the past. , through his own performance, he pushed the plot forward and once again came to a perfect conclusion..
Looking at Joe, whose eyes were full of anxiety and annoyance, Renly smiled, "Accidents are one of the charms of drama. For the audience, today's performance is different, so there is no need to feel too guilty; However, during the rehearsal tomorrow morning, you need to practice more. Do you need Charlotte and me to cooperate?？”
They should not feel bad about a mistake; but equally, they should not let the same mistake happen again. On the theater stage, every day is a learning process..
“No, no need." Joe showed a big smile, "I mean, I can practice it myself. Trust me, I will adjust my condition immediately..”
Renly didn't say anything more. He patted Joe on the shoulder and walked quickly into the waiting room. Then he saw Emma Fitting standing in front of the dressing table waiting quietly. Renly couldn't help but reveal a smile. He chuckled, "I haven't seen you backstage for a long time. It seems that a big shot came to the VIP room again today. Give me a minute, I need a sip of water and wipe my sweat.".”
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