Amount Quote by Patti LuPone
“What's the difference in opening from scratch in Philly or opening from scratch in New York? The old out-of-town tryout circuit - taking the show pre-Broadway to cities like Boston, New Haven, Philadelphia, Washington - has sort of been replaced with the amount of workshops we do.”
About This Quote
Source Panel: Broadway production processes, 2018
Opening a show in Philly vs. NYC differs; regional tryouts are replaced by extensive workshops.
In simple terms: Workshops now replace regional tryouts.
Key Takeaway
Adapt development to modern rehearsal methods.
Themes
theatre production
development
regional vs. NYC
Mood
analytical
pragmatic
Type
theatrical
strategic
When to use this quote
- pre‑production
- rehearsal planning
Key Concepts
creative process
logistics
audience testing
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you test a show’s appeal?
- What are the benefits of workshops over tryouts?
A Different Perspective
Workshops may lack live audience feedback.
