Bombay Dreams

[bronxboundexpress]

Posted: 8/12/04 at 2:36am

I heard a horrifying roumor from an unreliable source that BOMBAY DREMAS will close. Does anyone else have any information. This cannot happen. It's an Andrew Lloyd Webber production. His shows never close. They run through the end of eternity. Hadn't CATS been playing since the 19th century?

[Broadway Matt]

Posted: 8/12/04 at 9:29am

ok someone fess up. who the hell is buying tickets for this? they're averaging between 55 and 60% attendance each week, so it must be somebody. and i'd like to know how it's stayed open so long with those numbers. i would imagine the overhead is pretty high. the only explanation I can think of is that ALW must be throwing some heavy pocket change into keeping it around. also, ALW is the producer for it, he did not write the music. if anything, he can give Rosie a run for her money if they ever add a Tony Award for "Biggest Waste of Money by a Celebrity Turned Producer"

[bronxboundexpress]

Posted: 8/12/04 at 9:57pm

Broadway Matt, don't be negative! I'M going to the show and there are plenty of other people going to but not really I guess. This show rocks! This show is pocket change for ALW and I guess he is helping it mayby. Hmm.

[millie_dillmount]

Posted: 8/12/04 at 10:04pm

The show will close soon.

Updated On: 8/12/04 at 10:04 PM

[bronxboundexpress]

Posted: 8/12/04 at 10:06pm

Millie, not you too!! Oh, please. Where is the Broadway god when you need him? This is the best show on Broadway! Well, not the best but very close.

[bythesword84]

Posted: 8/12/04 at 10:09pm

Don't make me start singing Shakalaka Baby...

[zepka102]

Posted: 8/12/04 at 10:11pm

ya know, im gonna admit it... when i was in nyc, everytime i passed the theater, i was somewhat curious about the show... curious enough to pay to see it, i don't know about that

[Dollypop]

Posted: 8/12/04 at 10:14pm

The show should never have opened in the first place.

[bronxboundexpress]

Posted: 8/12/04 at 10:49pm

What's the matter here??!?!?! Am I the only one who likes it? Ok, so ot's silly and makes no sense but the music is so cool and loud and the dances go on and on forever repeating the chorus and it rocks!!!

[zepka102]

Posted: 8/12/04 at 10:52pm

lots of repetition... yep, losing interest

[lullabyofbroadway28]

Posted: 8/12/04 at 10:56pm

i'll admit! i just saw it and got really good seats at TKTS! i loved the high energy dance numbers but it did sort of lack something that i can't really put my finger on...a good book. it was really cheesy.

[bythesword84]

Posted: 8/12/04 at 10:58pm

Oh it really is the definition of cheesy but at least its not boring.

[jonartdesigns]

Posted: 8/12/04 at 11:01pm

this should have gone the way of the oldest confederate widow- opened then said nevermind and closed the same night

[WiCkEDrOcKS]

Posted: 8/12/04 at 11:06pm

Bombay Dreams...its just a laughable premise to begin with. Shakalaka Baby makes me laugh its so bad...sorry, but thats my opinion.

[Broadway Matt]

Posted: 8/12/04 at 11:09pm

i think everyone just assumed it was on its way out and stopped talking about it. I almost never see it mentioned on the theatre news sites, and it's only mentioned on this board in the context of "well at least [insert show] was better than Bombay Dreams!"

these producers need to learn that a hit show in London isn't necessarily going to work in New York. there's definitely a market for Bombay Dreams and We Will Rock You somewhere in the U.S. but probably more along the lines of Vegas. Bombay Dreams would do well in San Francisco. there's a huge Indian population here, and they are underrepresented in musical theatre. Blockbuster even has a Bollywood section.

[Qfan]

Posted: 8/12/04 at 11:11pm

this guy is reminding me of the guy who wrote the evil "avenue screw" thread

[Qfan]

Posted: 8/12/04 at 11:12pm

so are ya J.?

[bythesword84]

Posted: 8/12/04 at 11:14pm

But the thing is, the Indian audiences love it. When I was there it was mostly Indian people and they were cheering and loving it.

It made me think that the reason I didnt like it that much was actually because I didn't know anything about Bollywood going in.

[millie_dillmount]

Posted: 8/12/04 at 11:15pm

I heard Bombay Dreams is a show to go to if you want to have a fun time...

[Broadway Matt]

Posted: 8/12/04 at 11:16pm

Qfan: you talkin' to me?

[bronxboundexpress]

Posted: 8/12/04 at 11:22pm

It's definitely a fun show and it will run for 4,000 years!

[Qfan]

Posted: 8/12/04 at 11:51pm

no matt im talknig about bronx

[bythesword84]

Posted: 8/12/04 at 11:52pm

Millie, that's true, but don't expect more than that out of it.

[musicalfandukie]

Posted: 8/12/04 at 11:55pm

i wouldnt be suprised if this show does close soon..i dont even know anyone that has seen it. i dont really care for the music much myself

[bythesword84]

Posted: 8/12/04 at 11:57pm

I've seen it...but I don't need to see it again. ever.