Posted: 12/3/19 at 2:12pm
I wonder how long The Inheritance can go on with those figures. I loved it in London and am due to see it on Broadway at the end of next month. Beginning to wonder if it will still be playing.
Posted: 12/3/19 at 2:58pm
ajh said: "I wonder how long The Inheritance can go on with those figures. I loved it in London and am due to see it on Broadway at the end of next month. Beginning to wonder if it will still be playing."
I'd imagine that the producers are going to try hard to keep it open until the Tony's, though I don't know how realistic that is at this point.
Posted: 12/3/19 at 3:55pm
I agree with you guys about the Inheritance though I do think it's more than just the play's length as to why people are opting not to see the show this past holiday weekend. I glanced through last year's grosses for The Ferryman (which is also a 3+ hour drama from the West End that opened on Broadway during the fall) and a year ago on Thanksgiving week The Ferryman had gross of $967k, which is significantly more than the Inheritance's gross of $510k this past week.
From what I recall, the Ferryman was only scheduled until mid-February 2019 but due to demand the producers announced in late 2018 that the play would extend to early July 2019 with an American cast. If the Inheritance extends through to June, I'd imagine the producers would probably make an announcement before the end of this year?
Updated On: 12/3/19 at 03:55 PM
Posted: 12/3/19 at 3:58pm
The Ferryman was still only one part, though.
I was watching Inheritance availability, and this past weekend had a lot of advance seating compared to other weekends. I think it just wasn't lining up for people as a holiday weekend choice. That said, the show was packed (at least in the orchestra). Zachary Quinto caught both parts on Saturday, as well.
Posted: 12/3/19 at 4:13pm
Posted: 12/3/19 at 4:57pm
FWIW, The Inheritance was quite comped, at least on Sunday, for World AIDS Day to one or more AIDS-related orgs. I would assume the dozen or so celebrities/influencers who posted were also comped. I'm really pulling for this show as well, but I'm really nervous as well. Since the producers are printing money over at Hadestown, perhaps they can afford to ride it out through awards season...
Posted: 12/4/19 at 9:12am
Det95 said: "Top ticket price of $996 for Hamilton. I can’t believe people are paying those prices."
Me either.
Posted: 12/4/19 at 10:22am
Lot666 said: "Det95 said: "Top ticket price of $996 for Hamilton. I can’t believe people are paying those prices."
Me either."
Same here (as one of the only 2-3 people on the planet who didn't like it lol).
Posted: 12/4/19 at 10:32pm
I attended "The Inheritance" Part One today (Wed., 12/04) and the rear mezz was almost empty. I had a great seat in the fourth row center of the mezz (best place to see this apron-hugging show). I got it on TDF. The sides of my row were empty.This show, sadly, is in big trouble at the box office. Tell friends to buy seats now, not later. I don't see how it can stick around this winter. I liked the play and loved the production. It's unmissable for theatergoers.
Posted: 12/5/19 at 2:13am
bekk99 said: "FWIW, The Inheritance was quite comped, at least on Sunday, for World AIDS Day to one or more AIDS-related orgs. I would assume the dozen or so celebrities/influencers who posted were also comped. I'm really pulling for this show as well, but I'm really nervous as well. Since the producers are printing money over at Hadestown, perhaps they can afford to ride it out through awards season..."
I think Slave Play is comping a lot too. Lots of people posting about it got free tickets.
Posted: 12/5/19 at 3:10am
Auggie27 said: "I attended "The Inheritance" Part One today (Wed., 12/04) and the rear mezz was almost empty. I had a great seat in the fourth row center of the mezz (best place to see this apron-hugging show). I got it on TDF. The sides of my row were empty.This show, sadly, is in big trouble at the box office. Tell friends to buy seats now, not later. I don't see how it can stick around this winter. I liked the play and loved the production. It's unmissable for theatergoers."
I really hope it catches on and is still playing in the spring so I can see it again. I don't understand why they're scheduling it the way they are. They have part one playing five times each week, and part two only three times (always as the latter half of a two show day).
Posted: 12/5/19 at 8:43am
The Sunday matinee would be a perfect place for a Part 2 matinee of "The Inheritance." People could see the whole play in two weekend afternoons. You're required to see an evening to catch the whole play, which though it makes sense for the ideal viewing, it's not possible for many people. And again, a show that comes down closer to 11 p.m. isn't attractive for people who don't travel for subway or taxi. As the season gets darker and colder, matinees are a way to see more (count me in that group.) If they only did two a month they would likely book up. This marketing plan isn't flexible, and flexibility is required in 2 part shows. I fear for the winter months, as I noted above. The empty mezz yesterday was ominous. I was reminded of countless shows that faced such houses in December.
And by the way: "Jagged Little Pill"'s Wednesday matinees are all up on TDF for January. Book now, pre-reviews. I got a great seat for JLP in the front mezz for a Wednesday in November.
Updated On: 12/5/19 at 08:43 AM
Posted: 12/5/19 at 9:25am
Posted: 12/5/19 at 9:36am
I recall for Angels in America they alternated performing part 1 and 2 on Sunday matinees.
Posted: 12/5/19 at 10:24am
Maybe I am remembering incorrectly, but didn't the Angels in America revival require you to buy tickets for both parts at once?
Posted: 12/5/19 at 10:44am
Kad said: "Maybe I am remembering incorrectly, but didn't the Angels in America revival require you to buy tickets for both parts at once?"
I think it was packaged together in advance, but then closer to the date, you could buy individual parts?
Posted: 12/5/19 at 11:28am
