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Topic: MTI Shows

Posted By: imamember
Subject: MTI Shows
Date Posted: 8/23/09 at 8:23pm

I have a question about MTI Shows.

Rent was added as a listing but "restricted" about 6 months before becoming available. Same can be said of High School Musical 2.

Is this a fairly typical amount of time? I see Hairspray, Legally Blonde, Spring Awakening and so on listed as restricted....but is it fairly safe to say that in 6 months ot a year from now they'll be available?

I'd like to start planning our 2010-2011 season and this information, however ballpark figure it may be would be helpful.

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Posted By: PWProducer
Date Posted: 8/24/09 at 10:00pm

Unfortunately, I would not count on the 6 months time frame.......look at Les Mis--the full version has been restricted for several years (although they did release a school version). I've been told by MTI reps that Hairspray will be available sometime but it all depends on a number of factors such as if a tour will continue etc. I was told a decision may come in October..... Legally Blonde has a national tour out there that will continue through next year and I could almost guarantee you that you will not see it available for a couple of more years yet (I hope I am wrong).

Posted By: JohnnyOneNote
Date Posted: 9/21/09 at 1:14pm

Inside scoop tells me Hairspray not available until around 2011

Don't get me started on the Jr. versions of these shows.. already posted a post about THAT in OTHER TOPICS!

Posted By: tristanrobin
Date Posted: 9/21/09 at 3:08pm

MTI puts their new acquisitions on the website and in the catalogs as soon as they buy the rights to them.

They are often on "restriction" for very long periods of time ... also they can go on restriction after being released for any number of reasons - often a touring company starts up, a revival on Broadway, etc.

I wouldn't plan a season around them until they're announced as available. Even after they become available, they can be a bit of a problem to get rights until they've been around the block a few times by larger regional theatres.

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