AMAZING GRACE struggling on Broadway

[Clyde15]

Posted: 8/11/15 at 6:25pm

The Honeymoon in Vegas thread was so much fun why not start a thread for another struggling show in the same theatre? 

But in all seriousness how is this show still open? And when do we think they are gonna close?

[Phillypinto]

Posted: 8/11/15 at 6:27pm

They are going to stay open til Tony nominations! 

[Clyde15]

Posted: 8/11/15 at 6:30pm

"They are going to stay open til Tony nominations! 

Hoped you would say that 

 

[HogansHero]

Posted: 8/11/15 at 6:33pm

@clyde, this is another one fo those shows with producers with more money than brains (like OTT and HinV). It will likely close whenever the Nederlanders need the theatre for the next tenant. 

@pinto, I think it is time you learned about the strategic use of smiley faces.

[JoseLee_]

Posted: 8/11/15 at 6:33pm

I knew it was going to struggle before it even opened. Sometimes it just is so obvious to know if something is going to be a flop.

[Clyde15]

Posted: 8/11/15 at 6:38pm

"@clyde, this is another one fo those shows with producers with more money than brains (like OTT and HinV). It will likely close whenever the Nederlanders need the theatre for the next tenant. 

 

@pinto, I think it is time you learned about the strategic use of smiley faces.

 

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There's so many shows in out of town tryouts now that seem to be Broadway bound, you think the Nederlsnder would have so many shows knocking on their door 

[Mr Roxy]

Posted: 8/11/15 at 6:46pm

It is constantly on TDF & briefly today it was on a papering service

I hate to burst your bubble Philly but this will be long gone before the end of the year

 

[mattporter17]

Posted: 8/11/15 at 6:47pm

I think the issue is that no one really cares about this story. I haven't seen or even heard too much about this show but if I was in NY I'd go see a show like Fun Home, Spring Awakening and Hand to God. (All of which I am seeing on my next trip).

[BroadMagTech]

Posted: 8/11/15 at 6:52pm

Any thoughts on what might replace Amazing Grace at the Nederlander?

[Mr Roxy]

Posted: 8/11/15 at 6:54pm

Any incoming show that tells the Nederlanders they want the theater.

[Phillypinto]

Posted: 8/11/15 at 7:06pm

maybe Ever After or First Wives Club?

[Jersey Girl2]

Posted: 8/11/15 at 7:10pm

"I think the issue is that no one really cares about this story. "

Which is a shame because I thought it was excellent.  The actors, the music and the effects were all outstanding.  

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[Mr Roxy]

Posted: 8/11/15 at 7:13pm

Jersey

You could say the same thing about many shows and musical 

 In addition, a few on this board get visceral thrills when a show struggles and closes.

[ebontoyan]

Posted: 8/11/15 at 7:18pm

I have tix the last weekend in Sept...hope it stays open thru that time. I am in the minority but I love this show in Chicago!

[Mr Roxy]

Posted: 8/11/15 at 7:23pm

I would say you have a 50/50 chance it will be open.

[Jersey Girl2]

Posted: 8/11/15 at 7:24pm

"Jersey  In addition, a few on this board get visceral thrills when a show struggles and closes.

I had noticed that.

My problem is I tend to enjoy almost everything I see; but Amazing Grace was one of my favorites this year.  

 

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[Mr Roxy]

Posted: 8/11/15 at 7:36pm

So do we .

[ebontoyan]

Posted: 8/11/15 at 7:39pm

"I would say you have a 50/50 chance it will be open."

Mr Roxy, I'll take those chances! I've already inquired about refund/exchange policies. I love the show but I'm also a realist! 

[HogansHero]

Posted: 8/11/15 at 7:46pm

I am sure the Nederlanders have a show lined up (and I am also sure they did not give it to anyone who wanted it.) AG was always just a summer fill-in by tyros doomed to failure until someone else was ready in the fall. There is no reason to push them out prematurely.

[Phillypinto]

Posted: 8/11/15 at 8:02pm

Bright star and getting the band back together need houses in the spring 

[trpguyy]

Posted: 8/11/15 at 9:32pm

"maybe Ever After or First Wives Club?

First Wives Club died in Chicago.

[VintageSnarker]

Posted: 8/11/15 at 9:43pm

"maybe Ever After or First Wives Club?"

Arguably anything could transfer but I don't see Ever After succeeding without significant changes. That show has a split personality and like If/Then, one half is a lot weaker than the other. 

[JBroadway]

Posted: 8/11/15 at 10:14pm

@VintageSnarker

You're probably right, but plenty of shows with deeply flawed books still open on Broadway regardless. Case in point: your own example, If/Then

[broadwayboy223]

Posted: 8/11/15 at 10:35pm

I feel like I can't formulate my own opinion because I haven't heard the music or seen the show. All I have to go off of is promo's and reviews but if its truly bad as everyone says it is then it should close. Although everyone hated Zhivago and I love the score. Will a cast album be released for Amazing Grace?

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[Mr Roxy]

Posted: 8/11/15 at 10:42pm

I doubt it