Do You Think Broadway Will Become Extinct?- Page 3

[BroadwayDiva]

Posted: 2/23/04 at 4:43pm

I don't think Broadway will go extinct. It's true that it hasn't been as popular as before, but I'm sure every day there is some person in the world that picks up a cast recording and says "Wow. This is some great music," and then they go online and read the synopsis of the show and say, "this sounds like a great show. I think I want to go see it on Broadway." So, they scrape together all their money and get a plane ticket to New York where they can enjoy Broadway. Or, they just see it when that show tours where they live.

If that happens every day, Broadway will never die.

[Right Said Rick]

Posted: 2/24/04 at 5:29pm

Yes, I do believe that Broadway will become extinct. As we speak, scientists from all over the world are tracking a meteor that, if it continues traveling at the current trajectory, will strike Broadway in a matter of months. In preparation for the impact I have taken refuge in a nearby cave at the rock quarry. Inside my new cave home I have assembled all of the best and brightest Broadway performers as represented in cardboard cut-out form. Often, we will speak of the days and months following the meteor strike when a new world order will be established and Broadway Stars will rule the remaining world. Within a generation, I envision a race of super performers capable of singing, dancing and emoting so quickly that it will not be visible to the naked eye. You'll all see. I ain't crazy. This will happen.

Does anyone have any food? I am so hungry and cold. One more pinch and I am out of TP too. Updated On: 2/25/04 at 05:29 PM

[papalovesmambo]

Posted: 2/24/04 at 6:01pm

in the best wile e. coyote accent...

bern a. dette, suuuper singah

*tosses rickie a powerbar*

[newyorkuniq]

Posted: 2/24/04 at 8:20pm

i love rsr hahahahahhaa

[NYCbabe3789]

Posted: 2/24/04 at 8:31pm

rsr you rock! :) that was too funny...

[Hank]

Posted: 2/24/04 at 8:32pm

I kind of thought that way 20 something years ago.
I felt there would allways be musical theatre and live plays, but not centered in New York.
Happily, things have turned around for the best.
New York still is, and will be for the foreseeable future, the greatest city in the world, especially when it comes to live theatre. (London a close second).

[MusicMan]

Posted: 2/25/04 at 10:05am

"Everybody DIE-E-E-E-S!"

[megreen31]

Posted: 2/25/04 at 10:12am

i can not see the theater world shifting to another city for a long time. and the reason is because english is the most popular language in the world right now. everyone wants to learn english, no matter where you go. new york and london will remain the centers of theater because english is the language of international entertainment.

[son_of_a_gunn_25]

Posted: 2/25/04 at 1:13pm

English is dying too most scholars believe it past its golden age and on its way out, though it may take a long time for that to happen.

[Princess MimiChica]

Posted: 2/25/04 at 1:37pm

just a stupid question, but how does a language "die out"? I mean, I know that some languages have died and aren't officially spoken except in science (like Latin) but, how does this happen? English becoming exctinct? I don't see how, seeing as it's one of the most-spoken languages in the world..but anyway.

To answer the original question, Broadway will never die. It can't, because theatre is too much a part of the human spirit. Or something like that. It will change, sure, but, NYC will always have the best theatre scene in the world!! =)

[son_of_a_gunn_25]

Posted: 2/25/04 at 1:46pm

Maybe our resident english teacher can field this one...I am probably not as knowledgable as he may be, or if anyone else knows that would be helpful too.

Updated On: 2/25/04 at 01:46 PM