A WONDERFUL WORLD To Close on February 23, 2025- Page 2

[DramaTeach]

Posted: 1/26/25 at 9:08am

WldKingdomHM said: "Cats Cats Cats let’s go ! They also have to wait for Andre to be done with Hadestown etc"

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[inception]

Posted: 1/26/25 at 9:49am

quizking101 said:  This marks two early closures for Iglehart in back to back seasons - yikes.

Although he was in the cast of Spamalot, it's not like that was riding on his shoulders.  Tastes change, and returning a 10+ year old show was questionable anyways.

For this show producers didn't do much to entice audiences in early.  I considered buying tickets for my visit in November repeatedly, but the price point - even with their meagre discount offer code - held me back.  I ended up sitting in the orchestra for Death Becomes Her for cheaper than I could find a balcony seat for this.

 

[ErmengardeStopSniveling]

Posted: 1/26/25 at 10:02am

This process only helps Iglehart. He’s never been a star in the ticket-selling sense (probably will never be one). He is a journeyman actor who now got to play a lead role of an iconic public figure AND had an outsized influence on the creative process to the point of being credited as a co-Director. 

Updated On: 1/26/25 at 10:02 AM

[dearalanaaaa]

Posted: 1/26/25 at 5:54pm

It's sad to hear, but I'm so surprised everybody is saying this was an expensive ticket to get or playing to filled audiences. I went to the Thursday matinee this week on a $25 student ticket, and I saw gaps in the audience, plus I got my rush ticket probably an hour after the box office opened and it was a front row, center orchestra seat. The show was fine, but nothing that struck any chords. I'd rather see Tammy Faye than spend another minute watching this at Studio 54. Hoping for Cat Jellicle Ball to enter, it would be tight but that would shake up best revival even more! 

[ErmengardeStopSniveling]

Posted: 1/26/25 at 6:41pm

dearalanaaaa said: "It's sad to hear, but I'm so surprised everybody is saying this was an expensive ticket to get or playing to filled audiences."

People like to point to price sensitivity as a problem for specific shows but I think that gets overblown. For some shows, the reality is that you could advertise "ALL TICKETS $40" and it still would not sell out. This show had no shortage of discounts.

[ACL2006]

Posted: 1/26/25 at 8:04pm

their rush was very easy to get, so definitely not an expensive ticket. I'm free for their closing performance, but I'd much prefer to see James T. Lane instead.

[Dirty Chestnut]

Posted: 1/26/25 at 9:06pm

The front mezz of Studio 54 is truly a death trap.  It's actually surprising nobody has fallen over into the orchestra.  I actually like the leopard print carpet.  This theatre desperately needs a long runner in there.

[ACL2006]

Posted: 1/26/25 at 10:23pm

Dirty Chestnut said: "The front mezz of Studio 54 is truly a death trap. It'sactually surprising nobody has fallen over into the orchestra. I actually like the leopard print carpet. This theatre desperately needs a long runner in there."

This theater also desperately needs a full renovation.

[IdinaBellFoster]

Posted: 1/26/25 at 10:56pm

I’ve heard that ALW doesn’t want Sunset & Cats in the same season.

[quizking101]

Posted: 1/26/25 at 11:00pm

IdinaBellFoster said: "I’ve heard that ALW doesn’t want Sunset & Cats in the same season."

That’s not exactly a rumor. It’s been confirmed by some of the team behind CATS that ALW does not want the two going against each other given the high potential each has to be successful for him 

[Dirty Chestnut]

Posted: 1/26/25 at 11:23pm

But he’ll have Evita and Cats be in the same season? I mean, the last time sunset boulevard came to Broadway, it was the same season as the last cast revival.  What exactly would a Tony do for these productions anyway?  I doubt Sunset wins much at the Tony’s.  Floyd Collins has a better chance at best revival at this point. 

[RippedMan]

Posted: 1/26/25 at 11:28pm

Had a good time in Chicago. Fully planned to leave at intermission but I really enjoyed the show. 

[EDSOSLO858]

Posted: 2/23/25 at 12:51pm

Anyone seeing today’s final Broadway performance?

[ACL2006]

Posted: 2/23/25 at 12:57pm

EDSOSLO858 said: "Anyone seeing today’s final Broadway performance?"

I'll be there. They weren't selling rush tickets today. But they did offer $79 single tickets. Had about 20 people in line this morning and half left when they announced this. Wasn't much available and the show is expected to be soldout.

[ACL2006]

Posted: 2/23/25 at 6:43pm

A solid closing show. Saw it three times and I still prefer James T Lane in the lead role. The four female leads have really grown into their roles. And this is such a strong ensemble show. The finale was very emotional with most of the cast crying and the finale gained a standing ovation towards the end. A shame this didn't find an audience. the director came out during curtain call and made a short speech with the hope that the show continues on somehow.

We were gifted a preshow and post-show jazz band in front of the theater today. How wonderful.

FYI, talked to the head usher prior to the show starting as I was inside by 2:30. Nothing is booked at theater after this and if nothing is coming in by the summer, Roundabout might go ahead with the renovations planned for Studio 54. It would likely close the theater for a year.

Updated On: 2/23/25 at 06:43 PM

[witchoftheeast2]

Posted: 2/24/25 at 8:56am

ErmengardeStopSniveling said: "dearalanaaaa said: "It's sad to hear, but I'm so surprised everybody is saying this was an expensive ticket to get or playing to filled audiences."

People like to point to price sensitivity as a problem for specific shows but I think that gets overblown. For some shows, the reality is that you could advertise "ALL TICKETS $40" and itstillwould not sell out. This show had no shortage of discounts."

This applies to all shows. Lowering prices doesn't change the show subject matter or the audiences interest in a show. No matter what the price is, that's just a fact

[ACL2006]

Posted: 2/24/25 at 9:37am

Rush tickets could always be easily obtained for this show. $45 daily outside of yesterday's closing performance. Unfortunately, some people aren't aware of rush tickets and think they have to pay full price.