Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 1/25/15- Page 2

[SweetLips]

Posted: 1/26/15 at 11:09pm

Could you not shout---I'm reading this in the local library--Thanks.

[Auggie27]

Posted: 1/26/15 at 11:31pm

That's a really astute observations^. The film wasn't a beloved classic; this isn't CHRISTMAS STORY we're talking. And may I just say: VEGAS in the title only appeals to some people. I heard people at TKTS say "I don't want to see ANY show with Elvis impersonators!" And they were Jane and John Q. Public, not, er, board posters. The show many be a breath of fresh air, but Elvis impersonators, and Vegas itself, don't easily -- or rather quickly -- translate to dollars. Who recalls THE ACT reviews? "An evening in Vegas; but who wants to be in Vegas?" One critic opined. Yeah, understood. But VEGAS doesn't have what THE ACT had: Liza.

[haterobics]

Posted: 1/26/15 at 11:39pm

Now that The Visit finally has a home, something has to be the new show that everyone mentions ad nauseum whenever anyone mentions a theater possibly becoming available. Whether there is any truth to it or not is secondary...

[Pootie2]

Posted: 1/26/15 at 11:42pm

"That's a really astute observations^. The film wasn't a beloved classic; this isn't CHRISTMAS STORY we're talking. And may I just say: VEGAS in the title only appeals to some people. I heard people at TKTS say "I don't want to see ANY show with Elvis impersonators!" And they were Jane and John Q. Public, not, er, board posters. The show many be a breath of fresh air, but Elvis impersonators, and Vegas itself, don't easily -- or rather quickly -- translate to dollars. Who recalls THE ACT reviews? "An evening in Vegas; but who wants to be in Vegas?" One critic opined. Yeah, understood. But VEGAS doesn't have what THE ACT had: Liza."

Yes, and as one of the tourist crowd, I personally will have nothing to do with Vegas if I can help it. Been there, done that, not impressed. I had zero interest in the movie as well, and the movie trailers really turned me off, so I'm going to project that ick factor onto the show. Why trek to Broadway for that? Unfortunately, I believe there's very little*/nothing the producers can do to get rid of that anti-Vegas/anti-HinV-movie bias in people like me, so it's just a matter of trying to find those people out there who enjoy that sort of thing... It doesn't seem to be working. (*Would theoretical stunt casting of Hugh Jackman do the trick? LOL)

Updated On: 1/26/15 at 11:42 PM

[NOB88]

Posted: 1/27/15 at 10:40am

I agree with this Vegas talk. I have never been to Vegas and hope to never go there. Nothing about it attracts me. I live in Michigan and am also one of the tourist crowd. I love going to NYC and while there the last thing I would want to experience is something related to Vegas (however remote).
Does Honeymoon have a billboard in the Times Square area? When I walk around I never make it past 42nd.

[haterobics]

Posted: 1/27/15 at 10:43am

Not quite sure what a show being merely set with Vegas as a backdrop would matter either way. Ultimately, the show is good or not, with good performances or not, and that would be more important than setting or some such.

I mean, in my personal life, I don't appreciate serial killers and murderers. But I've enjoyed a lot of fictional works that include them. Those two things can co-exist without a lot of mental anguish.

[Pootie2]

Posted: 1/27/15 at 10:58am

"Not quite sure what a show being merely set with Vegas as a backdrop would matter either way. Ultimately, the show is good or not, with good performances or not, and that would be more important than setting or some such.

I mean, in my personal life, I don't appreciate serial killers and murderers. But I've enjoyed a lot of fictional works that include them. Those two things can co-exist without a lot of mental anguish."

The keyword "Vegas" is not a genre in itself, nor is "murderer." But "murderer" isn't a setting, either, so you should use a better analogy.

For a not-insignificant number of people like myself, "Vegas" going to evoke a particular combination of assumptions about the quality and target audience of such framed entertainment based on setting: corruption, stupid comedy, gambling, porn, heists, shallow, crime, immorality, drinking, partying, accidental weddings, Elvis impersonators, gaudy, chintzy, you name it. This is because the entertainment industry capitalized on those things for films/TV/whatever set in Las Vegas. Seriously, skimming down the list of films set in Las Vegas, the only one that stood out to me as having any redeeming quality was Rain Man.

"Murderer" can cover many different genres like drama, thriller, biopic, even comedy, etc. It's a far broader keyword that, to me, doesn't evoke the same kind of negative combination of assumptions because the entertainment industry has treated that general keyword across many types of films/TV and are better at touching deeper aspects of the human condition than I remember Vegas-based films doing. That's not a setting comparison, though.

Updated On: 1/27/15 at 10:58 AM

[haterobics]

Posted: 1/27/15 at 11:04am

"The keyword "Vegas" is not a genre in itself, nor is "murderer." But "murderer" isn't a setting, either, so you should use a better analogy."

But this being set in Vegas is not a defining feature of the show. Just as much of the show takes place in NYC and Hawaii.

If you want to get literal, there is no honeymoon during the show, either.

[Pootie2]

Posted: 1/27/15 at 11:16am

Well, I'm explaining why a number of tourists like myself are going to be turned off by the title alone as a knee-jerk reaction thanks to what the entertainment industry has done to the phrase "Las Vegas" over many years, besides the very simple fact that not that many people enjoyed the movie in the first place. It seems odd to me that producers would go through the effort of converting a "meh" film like that to the stage.

[haterobics]

Posted: 1/27/15 at 12:34pm

Why this property was chosen will remain a mystery...

[neonlightsxo]

Posted: 1/28/15 at 9:24am

LightsOut90, why must you act like you're the only one who knows it's going to close? We can all see the numbers. Honeymoon won't last. You can't make people see a show they don't want to see- this is the third show of the season for which that's true.

[MDM2015]

Posted: 1/28/15 at 10:43am

"But this being set in Vegas is not a defining feature of the show. Just as much of the show takes place in NYC and Hawaii. "

Maybe this "Vegas" issue came up for them. They did change the branding mid-way through to big "Honeymoon" logo with small (in vegas). I agree that "Vegas" should not define the show. But this is the deal you make when you take on movie adaptations. Everyone wants the "hook" to get folks to buy (Carol King, Sting, wizard of Oz and wicked, finding neverland with a movie and Peter Pan) but THIS movie is an odd and weak hook.

So, if it is the consensus they will close because of no bump or momentum... Do they close in time to let in another show this season?

[Robbie2]

Posted: 1/28/15 at 4:28pm

I hear Hunchback wants the Nederlander after the Papermill run so it won't make it this season but summer or early fall?

[Corine2]

Posted: 3/15/15 at 10:40pm

I saw Vegas last night and it is a very entertaining show. I loved the Elvis impersonators. They are funny and great dancers. It is a fast paced, funny, campy thrill ride.

No idea why it is not doing better. I had a blast. If you can, sit in row E center aisle. You see everything and the experience is incredible. Loved the entire cast and adored Tony Danza's tap dance.
The audience JUMP. Jumped.Jumpity Jumped for a standing ovation.

[Kad]

Posted: 3/15/15 at 10:44pm

Yes... a fitting addition to a month and a half-old thread about the grosses of that week.

[n2nbaby]

Posted: 3/15/15 at 10:56pm

BUMP. Bump. Bumpity bumped!