Posted: 4/16/19 at 9:53am
Curious...I just read that a new block of Kong tickets went on sale through 2020. I guess they have a lot of faith even with the bad reviews and such. Maybe no production wants it, or they're just staying open until The Music Man comes in?
Posted: 4/16/19 at 10:45am
Miles2Go2 said: "If memory serves correct, Angels in America (which is one of the greatest things I’ve ever seen) didn’t have great box office initially although it perked up part way into its run. It also never announced recoupment. Of course, the long running time and two parts probably kept some people away."
Correct –– its numbers weren't great for the majority of the run. It averaged 68% gross potential, average ticket $102, and reportedly cost $7.5 million to mount.
Posted: 4/16/19 at 10:47am
magictodo123 said: "Curious...I just read that a new block of Kong tickets went on sale through 2020. I guess they have a lot of faith even with the bad reviews and such. Maybe no production wants it, or they're just staying open until The Music Man comes in?"
To be honest, that really doesnt mean anything. Lots of shows have released tickets for MONTHS out, and then closed. The first one that comes to mind is Summer
Posted: 4/16/19 at 10:48am
magictodo123 said: "Curious...I just read that a new block of Kong tickets went on sale through 2020. I guess they have a lot of faith even with the bad reviews and such. Maybe no production wants it, or they're just staying open until The Music Man comes in?"
Shows do this all the time, for no logical reason. Once On This Island did something similar last year. But you're right that the Shuberts may not have a big (BIG) musical tenant waiting in the wings.
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Posted: 4/16/19 at 2:10pm
The cast at Be More Chill is too loved by the fans and it would be chaos if any of them were replaced. Plus loyalty is a big thing for the producers and they wouldn't do it. Once they need a new cast I could see big names coming on board but I don't think the show will last that long.
Posted: 4/21/19 at 9:26am
SomethingPeculiar said: "magictodo123 said: "Curious...I just read that a new block of Kong tickets went on sale through 2020. I guess they have a lot of faith even with the bad reviews and such. Maybe no production wants it, or they're just staying open until The Music Man comes in?"
Shows do this all the time, for no logical reason. Once On This Island did something similar last year.But you're right that the Shuberts may not have a big (BIG) musical tenant waiting in the wings."
Any theories, or is it too early to say?
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