Ep123 - The Curse of the Marquis Theatre
Do you believe Broadway's Marquis Theatre is cursed? We dive deep into 'The Great Theatre Massacre of 1982', which brought down five theatres including the historic Morosco Theatre and the original Helen Hayes Theatre to make room for the Marriott Marquis Hotel in Times Square. Could a curse upon the location be the reason why many shows have been unsuccessful flops at the Marquis Theatre? It's hard to ignore the eerie coincidence that many shows have struggled to find success at the Marquis Theatre. Some even say that the ghost of the Morosco Theatre haunts the location, seeking revenge for its demolition. Regardless of the reason, we discuss the flops and successful productions that once played at the Marquis including Cry-Baby, Nick and Nora, Evita, 9 to 5, Beetlejuice, Once Upon a One More Time and more! Resources: The New York Times Wikipedia Broadway World Message Board YouTube