Predict when Shows Will Close...

[Jay94]

Posted: 5/9/12 at 9:07am

I know that this is a silly idea for a thread so if you do not approve, please don't comment on how dumb this thread is

hypothetically, predict when current Broadway shows will close (these are just guesses)

Wicked, never???
The Lion King, never???
Jersey Boys, 2020
The Phantom of the Opera, 2018
The Book of Mormon, 2016
Spider-Man, 2014
Mamma Mia!, 2014
Evita, 2014
Chicago 2013
Nice Work If You Can Get It, September 2013
Memphis, end of 2012, early 2013
Anything Goes, September 2012
Ghost, September 2012




Updated On: 5/9/12 at 09:07 AM

[yankeefan7]

Posted: 5/9/12 at 9:20am

Memphis - Fall 2012
Book Of Mormon - 2016
Wicked - 2018
Lion King - 2018
Phantom Of The Opera - 2014
Jersey Boys - 2015
Mamma Mia - 2013
Chicago - 2013
Nice Work If You Can Get It - 2013
Ghost- Summer 2012
Evita - 2013

Think Mempis will make it until Pascal and Glover contract ends in October. I don't believe "Book Of Mormon" is one of theose "iconic" type shows so another fours years sounds right. It seems hard to think "Wicked" would ever close but I think it is showing a little sign of slowing down and is rarely at 100% anymore. Giving it another 6 yrs which would still be a amazing run. I feel the same way with "Lion King" as "Wicked". "Phantom" has had to do creative marketing and price discounts for years and believe it may be time to move on at the Majestic after 26 years. I am actually surprised "Jersey Boys" lasted this long, was not sure how it would do after the amazing original cast left. Three more years seems reasonable to me for this show. As for the new shows, don't see a long run for any of them unless word of mouth can't overcome the reviews.


Updated On: 5/9/12 at 09:20 AM

[tazber]

Posted: 5/9/12 at 9:30am

I'm thinking that Leap of Faith and How To Succeed will both close this month.

Updated On: 5/9/12 at 09:30 AM

[ChildrenwillListen]

Posted: 5/9/12 at 10:15am

No kidding.

I agree Wicked will never close. But I hope to God Anything Goes doesn't close until I see it.

[ljay889]

Posted: 5/9/12 at 10:20am

This thread is so silly. I do not approve.

[KodyMullins]

Posted: 5/9/12 at 11:56am

I would absolutely LOVE to see Wicked close in the near future...one can only take so much.

[bwayphreak234]

Posted: 5/9/12 at 12:30pm

This is dumb.

[jetts7]

Posted: 5/11/12 at 5:12pm

Wicked: Never
The Lion King:Never
Jersey Boys: 2013
The Phantom of the Opera: Never
The Book of Mormon: 2018
Spider-Man: Never
Mamma Mia!: 2013
Evita: 2013
Chicago: 2013
Nice Work If You Can Get It: 2014
Memphis: End of this year
Ghost: Mid 2013

[CATSNYrevival]

Posted: 5/11/12 at 5:26pm

Personally, I think Wicked will close by 2103.

[Playbilly]

Posted: 5/11/12 at 5:45pm

Cats...now and forever
Legs Diamond...1933
Annie 2...1985

[Jonwo]

Posted: 5/11/12 at 6:53pm

The next long running show I think will close will be either Mary Poppins or Mamma Mia! in 2013 or 2014.

[ljay889]

Posted: 5/11/12 at 7:34pm

I remember when people were predicting that CHICAGO would close in 2007. It'll still be here by 2013, folks.