Isn't that about when second stage takes over the Hayes? I never figured the play would run once second stage took over. It's not like it's been doing blockbuster business lately either.
...if it was 2009, it would have been closed for 10 months. I think people would know it's 2010, if for nothing but that fact that it says so in the article.
Aw damn, that's too bad. I had the privilege to see the original cast. It really is an enjoyable show. I really hope they release amateur rights for it!!
For those that have been putting it off, go. It makes you remember that you can have a great show that is just with simple sets and costumes and nothing fancy at all.
As for it recouping. I would have thought that it had done so somewhere between now and when it played The Court. I do know that it's run at Roundabout, which I missed, doesn't count towards it recouping due to the fact that that that was a non profit production. But, I thought that it was making enough money to profit and make a move once Your Welcome America was slated for The Court.
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It was close at the Cort, but don't forget that they had to finance the cost of the move from the American Airlines to the Cort and then from the Cort to the Helen Hayes, in addition to recouping the start-up/capitalization costs.
Begin at the beginning and go on till you come to the end: then stop.
not that it looks bad or anything from previews but if it wasnt for TDF i would have never bought a ticket for this and was so glad i did.. it was one of the most enjoyable nights i have ever had.. if you use TDF or have no problem putting out some cash for the show definitely do it before it closes.. you wont regret it.. it's purely genius and the talent shows so much
I'm happy I was able to get TDF tickets to see this a few months ago, I thoroughly enjoyed myself.
The cast now is almost the same as it was then save for Jill Paice, and it was in excellent shape when I was there so I'd assume it's the same or better now.
I can't say it was my cup of tea, but that might have been due to my horrible seats. But it was def. well done and the directing, acting, sets/costumes, were all great.
Now, I know that this show is pretty close to recouping after having moved commercially twice. Note that I am not counting its run at Roundabout since that was non profit. But, I do wonder something. I am aware that it isn't a show that is racking in the dough. But, I am wondering if the only reason why they are closing it is due to the fact that Second Stage owns the theatre about a month after the show is set to close. I mean, I do know that for example Roundabout's setup with Henry Miller's is that they will be willing to let commercial producers rent out the theatre starting with the end of the run of Bye Bye Birdie. Couldn't Second Stage do the same thing with 39 Steps? or regardless is the show not making enough money to be profitable for Second Stage?
I guess what I am trying to ask is that is the show closing only because it isn't making enough money? Or is it closing due to the fact that Second Stage doesn't want it there by the time that it starts to own the theatre?
"If you try to shag my husband while I am still alive, I will shove the art of motorcycle maintenance up your rancid little Cu**. That's a good dear"
Tom Stoppard's Rock N Roll