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A new caricature artist is sorely needed. In recent years, they've often barely resembled their subjects. 

Considering the cast, it's surprising how this has flown under the radar and had very little in the way of promotion or media. 

 

Max Klimavicius, who rose from kitchen expediter to become the sole owner after 33 years, is exiting the stage, selling the Sardi’s name (as well as all kitchen fixtures and more than 1,000 caricatures) to the Shubert Organization, the theater company giant that is also his landlord. Mr. Klimavicius declined to disclose the financial details, though he said the restaurant’s art was appraised in 2020 at $6.9 million.

He will continue to run the business until June 24. Sardi’s will then close for several months for renovations, but not a redesign, Mr. Klimavicius emphasized. He was assured that the walls of celebrity caricatures weren’t going anywhere (other than to temporary storage)

 

Gift link from NYTimes here 

Jordan Catalano said: "Someone grab me a titsling if they give them out for first preview gifts tomorrow."

When they decided to not include the song, they also decided to cut the swag. 

quizking101 said: "I’m seeing it next week since I’m a completist, but this was the LAST ticket of the season I purchased. Nothing really excites me about it, and I think $65 on TDF was too much of an overspend, but considering how the sales are nonexistent, that overspend might give me something premium."

I just peeked on Telecharge and you ain't kidding. The first preview tomorrow looks to be about half sold. 

It's made obvious those are a premium collaboration with the label Hiro Clark, which does sell shirts for that price. 

It's safe to assume they will have a range of the expected merch in the standard price range, particularly since nothing else is shown. 

joevitus said: "
Speaking of musical numbers...has there been any talk of a cast recording?"

Roundabout's Broadway musical productions reliably get cast albums. There have really only been a few exceptions in the last couple decades. 

KevinKlawitter said: "I just checked Concord Theatricals and there are more than two dozen productions scheduled from September through November. No blackout whatsoever."

A blackout may occur regionally or be limited to theatres of a certain size. For instance, Bucks County's annual Rocky Horror is notably not on that list. 

They had an invited dress last night and have another tonight.

It’s surprising they would do a workshop with only one song written. 

They did a publicity event with the cast attending a screening with a shadow cast, so callouts have to be on their radar. 

It’s a two week presentation of a difficult, niche show with no real “big” names- who was seriously expecting this to quickly sell out? 

I’ve seen Mason and their Royal House of Silk all around the city at various venues big and small and they are absolutely dynamite wherever they perform. Truly otherworldly in their talent. 

There are countless tax breaks and credits for things that are money-losers. Reducing everything to a monetary value reduces the value of everything.