Beaches reviews — Page 7

On the upside, paychecks will continue to go out to those involved. …Presumably. 

Kad said: "On the upside, paychecks will continue to go out to those involved. …Presumably."

Has it ever happened with a Broadway show that was bleeding money, stayed open, but couldn't pay the actors/crew/etc.?

Yes, Paradise Square comes to mind. But it was of course produced by a convicted criminal. 
 

There should be security bonds with unions to ensure their members be paid, but those bonds need to be formally invaded and doing so is an involved process. 

Financial viability aside, I’m assuming they’re hoping they can run it through the end of may to get SRC attendees in the door. The show is not getting booked unless that happens.

How (or if) they have the money to do that? Who knows.

DiscoCrows said: "Financial viability aside, I’m assuming they’re hoping they can run it through the end of may to get SRC attendees in the door. The show is not getting booked unless that happens.

How (or if) they have the money to do that? Who knows."

John Gore is probably putting up collateral for a priority loan. Does it make any sense? Absolutely not.

Even if this did tour, they are so deep in a financial hole that I cannot imagine it would ever turn a profit. I just do not understand this. 

Updated On: 4/30/26 at 01:49 PM

Well with all the fervor to do community and school productions of Beaches in 2026 and beyond, I'm sure they'll earn some money back before the whole property falls into public domain in another [total life of creator who lives the longest plus 70] years. 

Sorry that the cast is going on to such empty audiences every show. Happy that they're still getting paid. 

Interesting that they want to keep this open through the touring conference in Vegas. Despite the hemorrhage of money, I could see a world where they send out a non-AEA tour. 

quizking101 said: "It looks like they changed the schedule to add another matinee on Thursday in lieu of an evening show on Wednesday. Granted, this is starting in June so it’s kinda like rearranging the deck chairs in the Titanic"

OH FFS 

Granted, Wed matinees are better sold than Wed evenings over the next three weeks. But changing the performance schedule is one of those things like firing the ad agency: it's an act of desperation by producers that rarely––if ever––makes a meaningful difference, and it's a big hassle for the box office team and company managers to implement. But it makes the producers feel like they're doing something.

1/2-sold matinees and 1/8-sold evening shows do not a success make!

Updated On: 4/30/26 at 08:21 PM

Ouch. 😵‍💫

I think the producers have gotten an influx of cash in hope of creating the essence of success as a means to carry this show forward. They have TV spots (I've seen them) and the hope that there will be a handful of Tony noms. When you bring a show outside of New York, it's only a few shows that the audience knows are a true success. You can market much with the air of success and I think they are hopeful that out there where people are hungry for a Broadway musical this might have a life. Frankly, they might have a shot if the economics of the road can make sense. 

Beaches should be the first Broadway show to go all-in on matinees. Their afternoon performances are actually selling tickets, unlike the evenings, and doing quite well. Adding the Thursday morning show was a smart move by the producers. First Broadway show with a Tuesday matinee?