End-of-summer box-office slumps?

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End-of-summer box-office slumps?

Posted: 8/31/10 at 11:37pm

Huge drops in almost all of the grosses these past 2-3 weeks. i am assuming its the normal end of summer slump...

but how much further does it slide?

and for how long? until the holidays??

Also, what gross potential is considered good? or what is the best measure? and is there anyway to find out how shows are doing finacially?

(broadway newbie here)

Updated On: 8/31/10 at 11:37 PM

End-of-summer box-office slumps?

Posted: 9/1/10 at 3:13am

The biggest dip is historically the week after Labour day, exacerbated by the anniversary of 9-11. Some people won`t fly that week at all. September can be a soft month but the loss of tourists is somewhat offset by returning city dwellers. Things get dire around the Jewish holidays and start to rebound around the Columbus day weekend. Depending on weather and the quality of new shows fall can be healthy with a big boost around U.S. Thanksgiving in November.

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End-of-summer box-office slumps?

Posted: 9/1/10 at 3:31am

The fall is not an extraordinary time for Bway. While there will be some PEAKS, numbers don't really show an upswing until Thanksgiving. If shows can stay open until then, some will hold on for the surge between Turkey Day and New Year's to take advantage of the $$. That's why many shows will close in Jan. If advance sales aren't strong enough, there are often many closings in Sept/Oct as well.

Then there will be another slump until April. Hopefully the newer shows will attract an audience for those opening in Feb/March.

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End-of-summer box-office slumps?

Posted: 9/1/10 at 10:45am

hey ace, i'm a newbie too! that is, compared to the average BWW-er. one of the main reasons i come here, actually. lots of insight and a good education of shows i need to check out. another great site that fills in gaps of my broadway knowledge is http://www.broadwaymusicalhome.com.

not that the imminent fall slump is a good thing, but it will give me a chance to revisit some fave shows when hopefully discounts will be abundant.

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End-of-summer box-office slumps?

Posted: 9/1/10 at 11:19am

Dear Frontrowcenter 2:

"The biggest dip is historically the week after Labour day."

Since Labor Day is an American holiday, let's use the US spelling. Just a suggestion, which is made completely in jest. :)

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End-of-summer box-office slumps?

Posted: 9/1/10 at 8:47pm

The biggest dip is historically the week after Labour day, exacerbated by the anniversary of 9-11. Some people won`t fly that week at all.

This will actually be my 2nd time visiting NY for the 9/11 weekend. I'll be watching 3 shows.. maybe 4 in the 3 days I'm there. Guess the box office will benefit a bit from my few $$s.

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