Flops that deserve one more day in the sun- Page 5

[WithoutATrace]

Posted: 10/24/06 at 2:42pm

If I ever strike it rich, my first order of business will be to produce full-scale productions of BRING BACK BIRDIE and RAGGEDY ANN...I know I will lose millions, but if I'm filthy rich, I won't care.

And if I asked the pianist at Marie's Crisis to play "Rag Dolly" or "Blue," he would!

[Michael Bennett]

Posted: 10/24/06 at 2:44pm

He might, but than you'd be thrown out into the streets by the drunk patrons and that bar wench. BRING BACK BIRDIE is pretty baffling to me - I don't get your affinity for that. At least RA was bizarre!

[WithoutATrace]

Posted: 10/24/06 at 2:52pm

I just have an affinity for all shows that lasted fewer than 10 performances on Broadway...I love them all, regardless of the show. RAGGEDY ANN just happens to be my obsession right now.

[BSoBW2]

Posted: 10/24/06 at 2:55pm

I would totally bring back the original CARRIE and ROZA, with Mary Testa.

[WithoutATrace]

Posted: 10/24/06 at 3:00pm

My ROZA obsession was sooooo last year...though I still sing "Happiness Is" and "Different" every once in a while.

[fengshuihellnyc]

Posted: 10/24/06 at 3:15pm

Everyone keeps saying parade and Ragtime. Technically neither shows are flops. Parade was a limited run at lincoln center (which is the norm) and Ragtime was in the ford theatre for 2-3 years.

[CATSNYrevival]

Posted: 10/24/06 at 3:20pm

but Ragtime did not make back its investment and therefor is categorized as a flop.

[WithoutATrace]

Posted: 10/24/06 at 3:22pm

Did PARADE actually play out its entire scheduled run? When I saw it, the theater was more than half empty (though I LOVED the show).

[DottieD'Luscia]

Posted: 10/24/06 at 3:23pm

I'd love to see a production of Ballroom.

[alliez92092]

Posted: 10/24/06 at 3:24pm

Chess and Lennon.

[WithoutATrace]

Posted: 10/24/06 at 3:24pm

but only if we bring Dorothy Loudon back from the dead...

same goes with a revival of THE FIG LEAVES ARE FALLING!
Updated On: 10/24/06 at 03:24 PM

[BSoBW2]

Posted: 10/24/06 at 3:28pm

My ROZA obsession is like CATS at the Wintergarden. Now and forever.
Updated On: 10/24/06 at 03:28 PM

[husk_charmer]

Posted: 10/24/06 at 4:13pm

Trace-
How did I know you would say "Bring Back Birdie" Granted...I liked it too. What about other flop sequels, like "Whorehouse Goes Public" or "Annie Warbucks/Annie 2"? All of which are kinda catchy if rotten.

[WithoutATrace]

Posted: 10/24/06 at 4:31pm

I've only heard the songs to WHOREHOUSE GOES PUBLIC and ANNIE 2. From what I've heard, I love WHOREHOUSE and hate ANNIE 2. With a few more listens, that may change though...I'll probably fall in love with both. Haven't really given ANNIE 2 much of a chance yet...

[theaterdude87]

Posted: 10/24/06 at 4:35pm

agreed on sidce show. and i say brooklyn in a smaller offbway theater. i think if they were to go work more on the book and minimize that more the show could really work. it was just to small for a bway show. i say with an intimate theater it could work.

[All_For_Laura]

Posted: 10/24/06 at 4:37pm

The Woman In White, Carrie, Side Show, Parade, Lestat

[Maile]

Posted: 10/24/06 at 5:17pm

Chess!

[Mr Roxy]

Posted: 10/24/06 at 5:57pm

Inner City
Rockabye Hamlet
Gantry
Superman
Baker Street

[Mattbrain]

Posted: 10/24/06 at 6:15pm

Parade
Caroline, or Change
The Light in the Piazza
Ragtime
Brooklyn
Passion

[bwayondabrain]

Posted: 10/24/06 at 6:18pm

Light in the Piazza didnt flop.

id say DRACULA, ALL SHOOK UP, and if this is considered a flop, SWEET CHARITY

[Mr Roxy]

Posted: 10/24/06 at 6:41pm

Do not think you can call Piazza a flop

Revive all the vampire musicals - get a CD on all for Bryan

[TheActr97J]

Posted: 10/24/06 at 7:14pm

My friend is obesessed with "The Utter Glory of Morrissey Hall," which ran one night on Broadway back in the 70s. It was about a Clark Gesner musical about Catholic schoolgirls who plot to kill their nun teachers. It sounds like a riot.

I'd also love to see Roundabout do a star-studded revival of "Anyone Can Whistle." Please, please, please.

[balletandbroadway]

Posted: 10/24/06 at 7:19pm

Chess and Parade most definitely!

[Mr Roxy]

Posted: 10/24/06 at 7:20pm

Saw Morrisey Hall & there was a reason it closed quickly

[Mattbrain]

Posted: 10/24/06 at 7:25pm

Yeah, you're right. Piazza isn't a flop. But it wasn't doin' so hot when I saw it. The balcony was almost empty. And I shuddered seeing all those empty seats on the telecast.

And yes, we must send Bryan cast recordings of Dracula, Lestat, Dance of the Vampires, Hot Feet, Ring of Fire, and In My Life for Christmas.