I'm actually curiously surprised and happy to see Kinky Boots doing well again. It has been bringing in decent numbers in 2017. Remember when people were ready to see it close last fall?
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Call_me_jorge said: "evic said: "On Your Feet selling tickets though Jan 2018? LOLOL....Gloria would be better off donating that money she is losing to some Cuban cause. The Nederlanders must be giving her some break on the rent."
The Nederlanders are co-producers, no?
Does I feel like SO has more of a chance at the Tony awards than In Transit, so I doubt it's closing anytime soon. "
BroadwayConcierge said: "MyLife said: "I feel like I'm living in Groundhog Day with this thread..."
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"I'm actually curiously surprised and happy to see Kinky Boots doing well again. It has been bringing in decent numbers in 2017. Remember when people were ready to see it close last fall?"
I saw Kinky Boots on Saturday mat. The place was packed. Don't see it closing anytime soon
I'm always impressed with how well Chicago does. It is the biggest roach on Broadway, and is still making a lot of money. Who's buying tickets to that??
Also, what in the world is In Transit doing. Such a waste of money, and a theatre.
Phantom4ever said: "Wow. Phantom sold 100.3% of its seats. After 29 years.
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And Andrew Lloyd Webber has the #7, 8 & 9 of the top 10 gross earners this week - Sunset (with only 7 performances) - School of Rock followed by Phantom (Cats coming in at #15 with close to 900 K ) happy for ALW after all these years, finally not only winning audiences over, but getting respect from the Broadway community
Kinky Boy said: "I'm always impressed with how well Chicago does. It is the biggest roach on Broadway, and is still making a lot of money. Who's buying tickets to that??
Also, what in the world is In Transit doing. Such a waste of money, and a theatre.
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Chicago these days is in great shape. Broadway gets people from all over the world. For many it is still their first show. I get its appeal and understand why it is still around. The roach comment is nasty and unnecessary.
Tony Yazbeck went back into Chicago last week, maybe that was reason for their bump? I'm not a big fan of Chicago but I am going to try to see it again while he's back.
For the first 8 weeks of the year -- both starting with the year end holiday week -- Chicago YTD grosses are up by 90% (that is right) and Kink Boots by 50% over 2016. That is mindblowing for shows in their 20th or 21st year and fifth year respectively.
Maybe Chicago WILL run 10,000 performances. And if it succeeds, the next ridiculous target will be to double A Chorus Line's original run to get even for its disrespect in 1975!
Kinky Boy said: "Also, i'm impressed with War Paint's numbers. They are doing really well.
And I don't understand. On Your Feet made a lot of money. How much does that show cost?
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Wasn't there a similar question last week? On your feet grossed roughly 600,000. It didn't make make 600,000. Plus 600,000 is only 38 percent of their gross potential.
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chernjam said: "...Andrew Lloyd Webber has the #7, 8 & 9 of the top 10 gross earners this week - Sunset (with only 7 performances) - School of Rock followed by Phantom (Cats coming in at #15 with close to 900 K ) happy for ALW after all these years, finally not only winning audiences over, but getting respect from the Broadway community"
Yes!
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Jarethan said: " Maybe Chicago WILL run 10,000 performances. And if it succeeds, the next ridiculous target will be to double A Chorus Line's original run to get even for its disrespect in 1975!"
It's starting to seem like Phantom, Chicago and The Lion King have cracked the secret and will never actually close. It's just exceptional that the three longest running shows in Broadway history are all not only still open but doing incredible business. My cynical side says, "Make room for some more new shows!" But the warmer part of my heart is dazzled by producers' acumen.
Those grosses for COME FROM AWAY make me very happy.
A Chorus Line revival played its final Broadway performance on August 17, 2008. The tour played its final performance on August 21, 2011. A new non-equity tour started in October 2012 played its final performance on March 23, 2013. Another non-equity tour launched on January 20, 2018. The tour ended its US run in Kansas City and then toured throughout Japan August & September 2018.