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#26

Blue will play the Apollo instead of Broadway

Posted: 1/26/20 at 1:09pm

Interesting response... Time and time again we have had shows on Broadway with “major stars” and they fail. Also shows with no stars break records. We have no way of telling what will actually work.

I think it is cool this show is not waiting. There is something to be said for a show saying forget the Tony Awards and let’s put on a show.

The only difference between Broadway and The Apollo is the possibility of a Tony Award. Which is fine but there is more than that.

I have also heard the producers do not intend to sell all 1500 seats. Which is good.

Also they have stars and product and a community that will welcome it.

#27

Blue will play the Apollo instead of Broadway

Posted: 1/26/20 at 1:20pm

LightsOut90 said: "this is all so bizarre, they really couldn't wait for a house to open up next season)"

They'd probably be waiting forever. Let's be realistic: The title does not carry ANY weight; the producers and director are relatively inexperienced; and they obviously could not secure stars (no, these names are not selling tickets en masse). The theatre owners probably said "we're not going to give you a house for this." So it was a matter of finding an off-Bway venue or a LORT theatre. The Apollo at least adds a layer of interest to the play, and there's a higher likelihood of reaching a black audience uptown.

#28

Blue will play the Apollo instead of Broadway

Posted: 1/26/20 at 1:21pm

#29

Blue will play the Apollo instead of Broadway

Posted: 1/28/20 at 4:04am

uncageg said: "Guess I will be going up to Harlem to see it. Nona Hendryx composed the music and I am a big fan. There is a cast recording but I can't find it on any of my services. It is available on CD on Amazon though."

According to a lovely woman at Apollo's box office, tix will go on sale next week.

#30

Blue will play the Apollo instead of Broadway

Posted: 2/10/20 at 7:26am

Tickets are on sale. Looks like they are only using 1/2 the house too.

The graphics on Playbill are really nice... look:

http://www.playbill.com/

#31

Blue will play the Apollo instead of Broadway

Posted: 2/10/20 at 12:51pm

They have Smoking in Bed performed by Michael McElroy (who played Blue in the Roundabout production) on the website: https://bluetheplay.com/

Tickets range from $69 -$149.

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