Broadway has completely run out of new ideas — next they’ll be putting me back on stage
Broadway is criticized for its lack of originality, with many shows being revivals or adaptations of older works. The article highlights the repetitive nature of current productions, including a new version of 'The Rocky Horror Show.' The author expresses a desire for more innovative and original content on stage.
- ▪Broadway is currently filled with revivals and adaptations rather than new productions.
- ▪The latest show, 'The Lost Boys,' is described as an old reproduction from the 1980s.
- ▪The author reflects on their past experience in 'The Rocky Horror Show' and critiques the lack of originality in recent Broadway offerings.
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Cindy Adams Opinion Broadway has completely run out of new ideas — next they’ll be putting me back on stage By Cindy Adams Published April 28, 2026, 7:31 p.m. ET The Post's Cindy Adams getting ready to perform in "Rocky Horror Picture Show" on Broadway in 2001. Elizabeth Lippman Same old songs ’n’ dances Everything old is told again. Movies, TV, stage — nothing new. We’ve had and had and had “Cabaret,” “Chicago” forever, “The Music Man.” Next will probably bring a stuffed Rudolph Valentino doing it with a straw Elizabeth Taylor while a chalk version of Humphrey Bogart sings “Give My Regards” to a wax likeness of Shirley Temple. Applauding will be Joe Biden — from the toilet. There is now — at this moment — a just opened show. Not new as in new. Not just recently created.
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