Closing in 2006

#1

Closing in 2006

Posted: 11/26/05 at 10:13pm

Okay, Let's see who calls them best! Place your bets on WHICH Shows you believe, feel, sense will CLOSE on Broadway in 2006. If you want to get more technicial, Which will not be around come The Tonys 2006? Some WILL NOT, Which ones?

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#2

re: Closing in 2006

Posted: 11/26/05 at 10:14pm

In My Life

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What the puck?!

#3

re: Closing in 2006

Posted: 11/26/05 at 10:16pm

Sweet Charity

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#4

re: Closing in 2006

Posted: 11/26/05 at 10:19pm

I second Sweet Charity

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#5

re: Closing in 2006

Posted: 11/26/05 at 10:20pm

Why don't we think positive? Don't you want a show to suceed? There is really no reason why you should want a show to fail. People wonder why Broadway is "dying."

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Updated On: 11/26/05 at 10:20 PM

#6

re: Closing in 2006

Posted: 11/26/05 at 10:21pm

Not a nice thread.
But, they already have a new show for the theater at IN MY LIFE.
I WOULD HATE SWEET CHARITY TO CLOSE. Denis O'Hare is amazing.

#7

re: Closing in 2006

Posted: 11/26/05 at 10:24pm

Aww, Corine2, You're soooo nice, You're not good, You're not bad, You're just NICE!

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"It is bad enough that people are dying of AIDS, but no one should die of ignorance." - Elizabeth Taylor

#8

re: Closing in 2006

Posted: 11/26/05 at 10:31pm

Ahem,
It is about wonderful actors losing important jobs.
I admire Denis, so kill me if I want him to stay on Broadway.
In My Life is another story. I don't want the talented cast to be out of work, but its trash.
Brooks should take the investor money and give half to the actors to tide them over till they find another gig and the rest can go to Broadway Cares.

Updated On: 11/26/05 at 10:31 PM

#9

re: Closing in 2006

Posted: 11/26/05 at 10:39pm

The Phantom of the Opera, but only after it surpasses CATS as longest running show. It's just been on toooo long!

#10

re: Closing in 2006

Posted: 11/26/05 at 10:41pm

I think Phantom's going to stay for at least another three to five years.

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What the puck?!

#11

re: Closing in 2006

Posted: 11/26/05 at 11:01pm

Yea, last week Phantom sold 85%... it's not going anywhere.

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#12

re: Closing in 2006

Posted: 11/26/05 at 11:14pm

Doubt, In My Life, Jersey Boys, Sweeney Todd (will run for about 6 months after patti leaves), DRS, Dancers Life, Souvenir.


Probably 1 or 2 others. If the reaction is not good, wedding singer could be very short lived.

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when ducks grow thumbs then maybe my opinion will change.

#13

re: Closing in 2006

Posted: 11/27/05 at 12:12am

In My Life
Souvenir


Dont shoot me- It looks amazing and all but The Color Purple could fizzle out like Little Women.

#14

re: Closing in 2006

Posted: 11/27/05 at 12:16am

In my life

#15

re: Closing in 2006

Posted: 11/27/05 at 12:16am

There's nothing wrong with predicting what kind of business Broadway will do in the near future. It's interesting to figure out which shows have staying power and why, and it's also interesting to speculate which theaters will house the new shows coming in.

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#16

re: Closing in 2006

Posted: 11/27/05 at 12:20am

in my life

#17

re: Closing in 2006

Posted: 11/27/05 at 12:31am

Jersey Boys is doing pretty well, I think it will last till the tony's.

#18

re: Closing in 2006

Posted: 11/27/05 at 12:39am

For those thinking CHARITY will close before the Tonys 06. I take it you haven't seen all the reports that the Weisslers are in talks with Britney Spears for Charity, and if take the role - it will move to the Hilton.

I would also imagine if the Spears plans fall through, and they can get another huge star - I would think they would move to the Hilton.

#19

re: Closing in 2006

Posted: 11/27/05 at 1:27am

Please! I don't want IN MY LIFE to close! It's so bad that it's enjoyable! I want to see it again!

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#20

re: Closing in 2006

Posted: 11/27/05 at 1:36am

Dolly, I did see it again, it's still so much fun. But i want to go back when Courtney Balan is playing jenny.

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when ducks grow thumbs then maybe my opinion will change.

#21

re: Closing in 2006

Posted: 11/27/05 at 1:41am

I really dont see DRS closing unless Jonathan Pyrce does not lure in ticket buyers and Norbert's (and Greg's ) depature in July negatively affects the show. If it does, well, then we know that John and Norbert together was lightning in a bottle. I just hope people give the next batch a chance!

To answer the thread: In My Life.

#22

re: Closing in 2006

Posted: 11/27/05 at 1:51am

I can't wait for Johnathan Pryce, he's one of my acting idols

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#23

re: Closing in 2006

Posted: 11/27/05 at 8:44am

Patti is leaving? When?

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#24

re: Closing in 2006

Posted: 11/27/05 at 8:49am

As long as Phantom can sell high percentages of tickets, it's not going anywhere...don't be hatin'. :-P

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#25

re: Closing in 2006

Posted: 11/27/05 at 9:30am

Jersey Boys will be the next Mamma Mia, it will be here forever which is a good thing.