When the high-definition film of Memphis was released four times from Thursday, it could mark a breakthrough in the theater world.
Memphis, the winner of last year's Tony Award for best musical, is still strong on Broadway and the national tour is underway --
However, for $20, you can watch Broadway shows at a local cinema.
It's new, but "Memphis" has a company in the sudden contest to turn live drama into limited drama --
Experience the movie house.
Two weeks ago, the welfare performance of the "Company" of the New York Philharmonic Stephen sorenheim was "filmed" from June 15 ".
Starring Neil Patrick Harris, the cast includes Patti Lupeng (
Loved by Broadway fans)
Jon Claire and Stephen Colbert (box-
Office bait on TV).
June will also be the day of the international high-definition film release, with Oscar Wilder's comedy masterpiece "serious importance" to be staged at the Broadway roundabout theater.
Harold Walport, managing director of Roundabout, suggested "serious"
Brian Bedford has played a well-received role in the society of Wilde
Will be the first American public welfare troupe to score high marks. def treatment.
This distinction may not last long.
"There's a lot of things to do-" says Julie bolchard --"
Young, his experience captures "seriously" and will be distributed to the cinema.
"It's just starting to snowball," Darryl Schaffer said . " His screen vision Company is distributing the company ".
"But is there money in it?
Alan M, senior producer, laughed: "I don't know . "
Krass brought some Sondheim projects on the small screen of PBS.
"Call me in a few months.
"We are still in the early stages," Bruce Brandon said . " His Broadway World is second only to "Memphis" HD.
These theater dreamers, of course, almost universally believe that the Metropolitan Opera House is their role model.
Next fall, Met will begin the sixth season of its groundbreaking "HD live" program, which will broadcast some Saturday afternoon performances from New York to cinemas around the world. (
Late screenings and screenings are also part of the plan. )
According to Met's website, the total revenue of HD live last season was $48 million.
Half is for payment and payment, and $8 million is for profit.
The theater has always been the most popular theater in London, and the National Theatre is completing the second season of NT Live in London.
"The national satellite HD film was shown at the Harman Center of the Shakespeare Theater Company in Washington, and the program was very popular.
Shakespeare's Danny Boyle parade
Directed by "Frankenstein" in 774-seat theater.
Two screenings were shown on Saturday;
One sold out during printing time.
At the beginning of the series, general manager Chris Jennings bought a large screen;
Now he has invested in a high-definition projector.
Technology has been getting cheaper and better and so low
The phone used by avid fans to upload pirated handsets has driven a skeptical and unionized drama industry towards a controlled embrace of digital opportunities.
Gaining support from the Union is naturally key.
One common fear associated with diners is the fear that the video will kill the stage performance.
But the Broadway version of Chicago, rent and Phantom of the opera did not hurt the theater box office.
"If you like something, you will see something in multiple formats," says Brandwen . ".
"Disney taught us this.
"The cost of capturing performance varies greatly depending on which side of the ocean you are on.
Brandwen says $2 million to $4 million is needed;
Krass says $1 million to $1.
5 million, adding that one
"Company" is easier than running, fully produced shows like "Memphis.
"In London, the trade union problem is not as difficult as it is --for-
David Sabel, the National Digital Producer, pointed out that the profit structure has helped.
The country has established
Shoot the house unit of the work it selected for HD, which helps to control the cost.
National Art Directors Nicholas haitner and Sabel took a more aggressive approach when shooting than hiding cameras.
The country builds platforms, uses cranes, and uses about six cameras to map the tracking photos.
Both rehearsals were for filming.
Usually all of these transfers are downloaded to the DVRs, although sometimes the release will be on the Blu-
Thunder disk or hard disk-drive files. For the non-live events —
Meeting back and NT-
Exhibitors received a certain number of screening permits.
Ticket revenues are usually separate, although it is too early for industry standards.
When Sabel-
By the way, who's from Bethesda?
He added that "this will never be a huge cash cow for the whole country", with "meager profits" in some radio shows.
Sabel, like everyone else, warns that these HD experiences are exciting, but can't replace real things.
The Metropolitan Theater has been criticized for the film phenomenon that is tempting the company to design its representative, cast, and bring its work to the camera.
Can the performing arts activities conceived for the screen be far away?
"This has happened," Krass said . " His "company" is almost in line with the bill. (
Krass said that the Philharmonic's interest concept was first, followed by the high-definition concept, which the performers knew when they signed the contract. )
Krass is in talks with the company about potential projects on stage and screen, but although Met and National have established-
In the audience, it is not clear what else can stimulate the public interest.
"Did anyone go in and see Tony?
"Or to see Neil Patrick Harris and Stephen Colbert? I don’t know.
We are learning. . .
I really think you need a star to take you to the theater, or Tony-
A winning work, or a former one. in-a-lifetime event.
It's just not normal. ”Borchard-
Yang Tongyi-
Def opens up a new area of entertainment.
"The film is advancing by leaps and bounds in providing clear, clean quality and greater quality --than-
Let the life experience of these events break out, "she said.
But she added, "This is not an alternative experience.
This is an additive. . .
We believe to leave your home and be a positive consumer and sit next to someone you like
Think in this way.
"We all live in a world of iPads, streaming, online --demand.
Why can't we experiment and innovate in art?