The June timing is a bit odd, because it starts just a few days after when the Tony Awards ceremony will presumably be. That makes me wonder whether they are targeting a star who either is going to be Tony-eligible for next season, or who has a TV show commitment and wouldn't be available until June-ish.
I am interested in potentially seeing all four shows this season, although as others have said, it really seems Encores's mission has changed. Pal Joey was on Broadway 15 years ago, and Once Upon a Mattress and Titanic are not lying in the forgotten corners of history. Once Upon a Mattress is having 9 community productions in the US in the next 2 months alone. I know they need to make money, particularly nowadays, but throw Love Life in there, for goodness' sake! |
