Do shows attempt to open late in the Broadway season?

[P-E]

Do shows attempt to open late in the Broadway season?#1

Posted: 1/30/16 at 8:55am

Quick question for those in the know.  When coming to Broadway, do shows attempt to open within a few months of the Tony Awards?

I’ve heard some say it can be tougher for a show to survive/thrive when opening in the early part of a Tony Season (although there are plenty of exceptions – including Hamilton).  Given this chatter, would any producers make a concerted effort to move their show to Broadway between February-April so it opens relatively late in the Tony Season?  Or do most shows simply come to Broadway when a theater is available and the show is ready? 

[FindingNamo]

Do shows attempt to open late in the Broadway season?#2

Posted: 1/30/16 at 10:14am

Many.  Every year.

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[dramamama611]

Do shows attempt to open late in the Broadway season?#3

Posted: 1/30/16 at 10:56am

Yes x 1000

 

You list many of the reasons: not dealing with the harsh winter with low attendance, cash in on Tony noms and hopeful wins, being fresh in the minds of the nominators.

 

 

 

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[woeisme3]

Do shows attempt to open late in the Broadway season?#4

Posted: 1/30/16 at 11:16am

It's become increasingly common. The four best musical nominees last season all opened in April .

[woeisme3]

Do shows attempt to open late in the Broadway season?#5

Posted: 1/30/16 at 11:16am

It's become increasingly common. The four best musical nominees last season all opened in April .

[tazber]

Do shows attempt to open late in the Broadway season?#6

Posted: 1/30/16 at 11:58am

woeisme3 said: "It's become increasingly common. The four best musical nominees last season all opened in April .

 

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This year will be breaking that streak.

....but the world goes 'round

[Hellob]

Do shows attempt to open late in the Broadway season?#7

Posted: 1/30/16 at 12:24pm

It follows the strategy of film- they usually release Oscar bait close to the deadline. You rarely see noms for movies that open in the first half of the year. You're forgotten by then 

[Mr Roxy]

Do shows attempt to open late in the Broadway season?#8

Posted: 1/30/16 at 12:26pm

Best example was the original Nine. I believed it opened on the cut off date so it was really fresh in the nominators mind.

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[HogansHero]

Do shows attempt to open late in the Broadway season?#9

Posted: 1/30/16 at 1:24pm

some shows do, some shows don't. there are no rules but there are trends. the cream rises to the top and nothing's gonna change that. they folks who fret about when they open are the ones selling spoilt milk.