Appropriate moved from the Hayes, Broadway's smallest theater. It was staged, lit, directed etc. for a theatre with only one level above the orch. Had the 2nd level been open, the show would need much more than a move. Yes, sometimes it is to save a bit of money etc., but producers don't always get the theater they want for their show. As I recall, Next to Normal was originally booked into the Longacre where the balc. was to be closed off. The Booth became available and that was the right place for the show. It was staged for that size theater. |