Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 12/24/17 Dec 29
2017, 09:22:01 AM
HogansHero said: "Mike66 said: "Warbucks2 said:
Shows with high nuts are most often matchedto big theatresthat can bring in a high enough potential gross to recoup in a year if the showplayed on average at ~75% gross potential. That must be a magic number that investors can stomach. Shows playing in smaller theatres virtuallyalways have a significantly smaller nut compared to their large theatre counterparts. So we can probably assume correctly this has a smaller th
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Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 12/3/17 Dec 4
2017, 03:30:58 PM
Didn't meteor shower do a 7 show week last week (taking the day off after opening on Wednesday) ?
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Longest Runs That Never Recouped Nov 22
2017, 01:35:14 PM
BroadwayNYC2 said: "Rock of Ages never recouped, right?"
This was a joke...right? RIGHT?
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Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 11/19/17 Nov 20
2017, 06:08:25 PM
raddersons said: "
I'm not really sure where to bring this up, but I figure this is the place. How is rent typically dealt withat atheater? Is the theater given a percentage of the profits from the show, on top of just the charge of taking up the space? Or is it the same as an apartment or business - flat rate, monthly charge, regardless of how much money the show is making?
Obviously it's all contractual and every situation is going to be a little different,
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Way too early 2018 Tony Predictions Thread Nov 17
2017, 02:12:32 PM
I did a quick glance and I dont think anyone has said this, but look for Meteor Shower to be a major contender come nomination season. I could actually see Benanti taking home a win for this one - she is truly insane in this show. Set is pretty inventive too. Script is a bit zany to win new play, but I've seen weirder things, like when LEAP OF FAITH was nominated for best new musical and then closed before the Tonys...
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Hundred Days at NYTW Nov 16
2017, 11:28:32 AM
I was there last night! Got so much sharper from Under The Radar. I was in tears! Abigail Bengson's voice is insane, and I think the rest of the band has found orchestrations that work for them a lot more. I hope they do a cast recording!
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Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 11/5/17 Nov 7
2017, 08:53:29 AM
Play Esq. said: "I hope not. I feel incredibly sorry for any tourist or non-regular theatergoer who found their way to the Cort these past few weeks."
*years
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Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 11/5/17 Nov 6
2017, 03:46:00 PM
DAMN meteor shower. Also pleasantly surprised that Jason Mraz had that much of a pull for Waitress ( I can only assume that is where the bump comes from)
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Meteor Shower Advance Oct 25
2017, 03:47:25 PM
I feel like more people are talking about this show as being a Steve Martin show, whereas I remember a common complaint on these boards being that no one knew that he was involved with Bright Star. So maybe his star power is at least helping a little bit (plus this show actually has some marketing power behind it).
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Off-broadway: THE BENGSONS Oct 25
2017, 03:45:20 PM
I saw a run of "Hundred Days" that was at the Public Theater's Under The Radar festival this past winter and was completely dazzled by it. I had never heard of them before that but apparently they've been working on that show for a few years now. Not sure how much has changed since then but would recommend trying to see Hundred Days at NYTW if you can get tickets (looks like a few shows have already sold out)
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Meteor Shower Advance Oct 25
2017, 02:50:15 PM
Forgive me if this has been discussed before, but WOW did anyone expect Amy Schumer to be this much of a box office draw? I would've thought the news around Alan Tudyk departing might shake some ticket buyers, but it appears not to have been the case. Advance expected to be $8mm by first preview!
http://nypost.com/2017/10/24/amy-schumer-is-an-even-bigger-broadway-star-than-predicted/
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How much money do investors give? Oct 20
2017, 02:16:11 PM
Ohhhh my favorite topic! (AKA the only one I know something about)
To go back to the OP's question, producers often set official 'minimums', that are typically $10k for a broadway play and $25k for a musical. Sometimes, if something is expected to be a bit hit, you'll be capped at what you can invest too, based on your relationship with the producer / how early you sign on. I had heard that board members of The Public were generally 'allowed' to
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Who's the Most Famous Person on this Board? Sep 28
2017, 02:20:03 PM
Alex Kulak2 said: "I know Adam Guettel pops in from time to time, but are there any other notable performers, writers, composers, etc., who have accounts on this forum?"
I mean, Hogan is my personal Hero, but I assume that's not exactly what you meant.
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How Much Does It Cost To Put On A Show? Kinky Boots' Initial Budget Sep 26
2017, 03:04:20 PM
HogansHero said: "@Gaveston, you can't have or not have umbrage without knowing and understanding the reported figures. I agree that creatives have worked a lot, generally, and are and should be well compensated, but the reported figure hereis roughly $3.5mil, which is a freakishly lot of money. As I said earlier, it is misleading to focus on what the actors get, because most of their comp comes out of a different budget."
Also just to clear up any confusion - ca
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How Much Longer Does WAITRESS Have? Sep 15
2017, 03:28:08 PM
Valentina3 said: "There is no way producers would let this die out so quickly. If nothing else, I expect Sara to come back for a brief stint at the very least."
I think you're on the nose here. The Weissler's are known for stunt casting, and I can't imagine they wouldn't pull out all of the stops for their most recent darling. I could see Sara coming back, and maybe a few other celebrities, at least to get them through next summer
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SUNDAY revival recoups and cast recording released in June Sep 11
2017, 10:15:14 AM
It is 100% coming, but last I heard we were looking at ~October as Sondheim was overseeing post-production and wanted to make sure it is up to his standards. Not a money issue (the show did very well for a limited run)
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Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 8/20/17 Aug 21
2017, 05:20:16 PM
VintageSnarker said: "Call_me_jorge said: "GreenGables said: "I wonder if the Brooks will be OPENING UP anytime soon...
They just announced a rush policy. So unless they have a big star lined up after Betsy, it doesn't look too good.
I don't know what Sara's schedule is like with other projects or tours but if sales were really dire I can't see her not stepping back into the show to boost the box office again. Ma
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Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 8/20/17 Aug 21
2017, 03:26:15 PM
I wonder if the Brooks will be OPENING UP anytime soon...
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IF AND OF ITSELF - Daryl Roth Theatre Aug 15
2017, 01:05:47 PM
JBroadway said: "I've been meaning to see this, but I have to say, your comparison to Privacy really lessened my interest. I thought Privacy was pretty bad. How similar is it to Privacy, would you say?
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HA, sorry. What I meant was more that it has a 'story' do it, but is really primarily more about the illusions / tricks / OH SH*T HOW DO THEY DO THAT moments than the story telling elements. You'll get into
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IF AND OF ITSELF - Daryl Roth Theatre Aug 15
2017, 12:39:37 PM
I just saw a performance of IF AND OF ITSELF this weekend, having had no previous knowledge of the show at all, and I have to say it was one of the most strangely entertaining and oddly compelling off-broadway show I had seen in a long time.
It bills itself as a magic-ish show, but really reminds me more of PRIVACY with Daniel Radcliffe at The Public last year. Kind of like a very cool Ted Talk. I don't want to ruin any of the surprises, so I won't go too into
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