Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 4/19- Page 2

[Pianolin717]

re: Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 4/19#25

Posted: 4/20/09 at 5:50pm

"If you took a poll between a random group of people, I'm sure the only show most of them have heard of/seen is Wicked."

WRONG! I was actually talking to people when I was ushering the other day if they were aware of our Broadway season in Richmond next year... when I told them it was Avenue Q, Wedding Singer, and Wicked, they only knew Wedding Singer because of the movie... A lot of people don't know about Wicked

[WiCkEDrOcKS]

re: Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 4/19#26

Posted: 4/20/09 at 6:02pm

It's not the ONLY show most people have heard of but it's definitely up there.

It's pretty hard to dispute WICKED's popularity with how successful it's been not only in the U.S. but around the world. But then again, blaxx wasn't really so much making a point as just being a bitch to me for no reason for the 10,238th time in the last month.

[blaxx]

re: Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 4/19#27

Posted: 4/20/09 at 6:05pm

It's pretty hard to dispute WICKED's popularity with how successful it's been not only in the U.S

Yeah, love, that's very different from saying it's on its way to be THE most popular Broadway show ever.

10, 239.

Listen, I don't take my clothes off for anyone, even if it is "artistic". - JANICE

[WishingOnlyWounds2]

re: Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 4/19#28

Posted: 4/20/09 at 6:06pm

I wasn't comparing it to Wicked.

I was saying Wicked didn't get raves, it got mixed reviews but word of mouth made it a hit...

I'm saying the same type of thing could happen with 9 to 5 but I doubt it will be as big of a hit... but you never know.

2008: Feb. 18- Rent, Feb. 19- Curtains, April 18- Xanadu, April 22- Wicked, April 26- Legally Blonde, May 31- Wicked, June 13- The Little Mermaid, June 28- Wicked and Young Frankenstein, July 2- The Little Mermaid, July 6- A Chorus Line and Legally Blonde, August 16- Xanadu, September 13- Legally Blonde and 13, September 28- Xanadu and Spring Awakening, Oct. 12-GYPSY and [title of show], Oct. 19- Hairspray & Legally Blonde, Nov. 9- Wicked and 13, Dec. 14-13, Dec. 26- Billy Elliot, 2009: Jan 1- Shrek, Jan 2- 13 and Wicked, Jan 4- 13, Feb 17- In The Heights, Feb 19- Billy Elliot, Feb 22- Sweeney Todd (tour), March 28- Mary Poppins, April 4- Mamma Mia!, April 15- Jersey Boys (on tour), April 25- next to normal & 9 to 5 May 1- Billy Elliot, May 3- Spelling Bee (tour), May 8- Chicago, May 21- Wicked, June 6- Everyday Rapture, June 23- The Wiz, June 25- Hair July 15- Shrek, August 9- Wicked, September 7- Rock of Ages, October 11- Next To Normal, October 23- The Marvelous Wonderettes, November 7- Ragtime November 29- Dreamgirls, December 25- Billy Elliot, December 30- Finian's Rainbow, 2010: January 9- Bye Bye Birdie, January 16- Memphis February 17- The Phantom of The Opera, February 18- God of Carnage, March 7- Billy Elliot, March 31- American Idiot

[RentBoy86]

re: Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 4/19#29

Posted: 4/20/09 at 6:08pm

I'm surprised to see the Norman Conquests so low. When I was there (Tues-Thurs), it seemed pretty well-packed. Not sold-out but I'd say 85% full. Maybe no one is going to the marathon shows, or the other random week day shows?

[WiCkEDrOcKS]

re: Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 4/19#30

Posted: 4/20/09 at 6:08pm

Whatever you say blaxx, love.
Updated On: 4/20/09 at 06:08 PM

[PiraguaGuy2]

re: Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 4/19#31

Posted: 4/20/09 at 6:10pm

Stripes and Purple scared everybody away.

Formerly SirNotAppearing - Joined 3/08

[massofmen]

re: Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 4/19#32

Posted: 4/20/09 at 7:50pm

I love it how when 9-5 has low low tix prices and low gross its ok beacuse they r just getting word of mouth and it will be fine.
but when rock of ages had low grosses and tix prices it was DOA. lol. I love this board.
anyone notice the upward trend since the first week of previews of roa grosses and tix prices..just like I said. steady incline. mmmm..feels good to be right again.
oh and that OCC nom isn't too shabby either. here comes the tony nom next

[barcelona20]

re: Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 4/19#33

Posted: 4/20/09 at 7:54pm

massofmen - Please remind us of your prediction for Hair. The same Hair that just broke the weekly box office record for the Hirschfeld. Thank you.

[defyingravity07]

re: Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 4/19#34

Posted: 4/20/09 at 7:56pm

Mass, only about 10 people here even like ROA.

[savannah]

re: Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 4/19#35

Posted: 4/20/09 at 8:23pm

eleven

[Riley2]

re: Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 4/19#36

Posted: 4/20/09 at 8:39pm

Twelve.

[PiraguaGuy2]

re: Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 4/19#37

Posted: 4/20/09 at 8:40pm

You kids count. You don't add onto the 10.

Formerly SirNotAppearing - Joined 3/08

[Drunk Chita Rivera]

re: Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 4/19#38

Posted: 4/20/09 at 9:42pm

"I'm surprised to see the Norman Conquests so low. When I was there (Tues-Thurs), it seemed pretty well-packed. Not sold-out but I'd say 85% full. Maybe no one is going to the marathon shows, or the other random week day shows?"

When I was there this Saturday on a Marathon day it was pretty well packed at the 11:30 show and the 3:30 show.

[dramamama611]

re: Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 4/19#39

Posted: 4/20/09 at 9:58pm

Obviously they are papering the show for now. I hope to catch at least one episode of this!

If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it? These are DISCUSSION boards, not mutual admiration boards. Discussion only occurs when we are willing to hear what others are thinking, regardless of whether it is alignment to our own thoughts.

[Mr Roxy]

re: Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 4/19#40

Posted: 4/20/09 at 10:06pm

I know selling drama is hard but Elms numbers are absolutely putrid.

I wonder if they will play the full scheduled run if they do not improve drastically. Hopefully, it will get enough good reviews to goose up the box office .

Poster Emeritus

[Robert Taylor]

re: Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 4/19#41

Posted: 4/20/09 at 10:38pm

A few thoughts:

-9 to 5 seems to be destined to become this board's next "Legally Blonde," both in terms of many posters' love/hate relationship with it and also the back and forth over if it is successful or not. And even if it is the next "LB," is there anything wrong with that? LB had a healthy if not record breaking run that didn't recoup but will ultimately be a financial success thanks to the tour and regional productions. It was met with mostly warm if not overwhelmingly kind reviews and was nominated for a bunch of Tony awards. I can think of worse shows to be compared to.
-Avenue Q seems to be trucking along just fine, which is great, but my heart hurts to see those numbers for August. Are they trying to hold out until casting and creative teams are announced for the Weinstein film so more interest is drummed up?
-Great to see Billy Elliot is still doing so well. I love the show and it deserves all the crowds that can fit in the door. Ditto for Hair.
-I think it was a given that Desire Under the Elms would struggle, but this is bad. However, perhaps it doesn't factor in that the balcony is not sold, in which case the numbers are simply bad, not disasterous.
-Ouch for Joe Turner and Mary Stuart. I want to see them when I get to NYC in two months...now I am worried about whether or not they will still be playing.
-Did WSS just break its own record at The Palace?
-I'm curious to see how the Disney shows will hold up in the next few weeks as they become acclimated to their odd scheduling. Will it work?
Updated On: 4/20/09 at 10:38 PM

[Ole Chum]

re: Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 4/19#42

Posted: 4/20/09 at 10:56pm

Re: desire under the elms.

from what i hear, its been heavily papered.

but i am curious: when the producers of Desire close the balcony and dont sell tickets for that section- is that in any way reducing costs for them? i mean, maybe less ushers but how do the producers really save money by limiting that?

[massofmen]

re: Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 4/19#43

Posted: 4/20/09 at 11:14pm

my prediction is that it will close right after labor day.
:)
i was right about legally blonde,
I am REALLY right about ROA (next mamma mia billion dollar musical) and I think i will be right about Hair.
The reviews helped it for a few weeks I would say it will slow down in late aug. Sept will be bad and oct and I think either it will close right after labor day or Jan of next year.
I don't think there is a market for it.
:)

[dramamama611]

re: Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 4/19#44

Posted: 4/20/09 at 11:24pm

HAIR now has 5 MILLION dollars in advance sales. I don't think its going anywhere anytime soon. 10% back to their investors already...and only open less than a month.

If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it? These are DISCUSSION boards, not mutual admiration boards. Discussion only occurs when we are willing to hear what others are thinking, regardless of whether it is alignment to our own thoughts.

[CSonBroadway]

re: Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 4/19#45

Posted: 4/22/09 at 5:20pm

my prediction is that it will close right after labor day.
:)
"i was right about legally blonde,
I am REALLY right about ROA (next mamma mia billion dollar musical) and I think i will be right about Hair.
The reviews helped it for a few weeks I would say it will slow down in late aug. Sept will be bad and oct and I think either it will close right after labor day or Jan of next year.
I don't think there is a market for it.
:)"

It's obvious you are trying to say Rock of Ages is better than Hair...but without admitting it. Hair isn't going anywhere. And if you are comparing ROA and HAIR, then you have a serious issue. Hair is full of beauty, hope, tragedy, dissapointment, and serves as a history lesson. Rock of Ages is an annoying garbage rock show.

I'm a professional. Whenever something goes wrong on stage, I know how to handle it so no one ever remembers. I flash my %#$&. "Jayne just sat there while Gina flailed around the stage like an idiot."

[blaxx]

re: Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 4/19#46

Posted: 4/22/09 at 5:34pm

I am REALLY right about ROA (next mamma mia billion dollar musical)

It's been a while since we got a show with delusional fans, I just LOVE it!

Listen, I don't take my clothes off for anyone, even if it is "artistic". - JANICE

[CSonBroadway]

re: Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 4/19#47

Posted: 4/22/09 at 5:39pm

It hasn't even made half a million yet. It is not the next Mammia Mia, get over it.

I'm a professional. Whenever something goes wrong on stage, I know how to handle it so no one ever remembers. I flash my %#$&. "Jayne just sat there while Gina flailed around the stage like an idiot."

[blaxx]

re: Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 4/19#48

Posted: 4/22/09 at 5:42pm

Yeah, ROA is more like the next trillion dollar musical!

Listen, I don't take my clothes off for anyone, even if it is "artistic". - JANICE

[Testing1232]

re: Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 4/19#49

Posted: 4/22/09 at 8:18pm

"Elms" was so empty last night, it was frightening !!!

Could not have been 50% full.