GROUNDHOG DAY Will Play Final Broadway Performance This September- Page 4

[A0326T]

Posted: 8/16/17 at 12:59pm

Margo319 said: ""You saw all the flops and a alternate!"

Shut up you annoying, hateful witch.  Oh, and it's "AN".

A0326T, I am SO happy for you that you got to see all those amazing shows!  Comet, Bandstand AND Groundhog Day!!!?!  What a trip!  
Hello .... I don't judge a show if it's flop or not. My summer trip NYC may not be a dazzling display of top drawer shows like DEH, Bette Midler, CFA, Hamilton but I did find my line up to be good.  Provided I have limited budget it provided me to enjoy Broadway.  Comet, GHD, Dolly with Murphy,  Saigon,  Beautiful,  Bronx and Bandstand is anything but pure heaven on Broadway.  And they were all decent seats at discounted prices and from what I saved I was able to dine at Gallagher. La Maseria, Palm, Churrasca Platiforma and Island Burger. All around Times Square. I stayed at Times Square Manhattan on 51st and Broadway.

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[Lot666]

Posted: 8/16/17 at 1:10pm

Skimbleshanks2 said: "Lot666 said: "Skimbleshanks2 said: "I feel bad for MR KARL... despite excellent reviews and TONY noms this is another flop on his resume ... I wonder where he'll go next?"

I may be in the minority, but I don't consider shows like this a "flop". Yes, it failed on a financial level, but it was generally well-received by critics and those who saw it, which makes it an artistic success in my book."

The NY TIMES said it would lose most of its $17.5 million investment. To me that is a yuuuge flop..."

Did you even read what I wrote?

[JustAnotherNewYorker]

Posted: 8/16/17 at 1:48pm

Lot666 said: "Skimbleshanks2 said: "Lot666 said: "Skimbleshanks2 said: "I feel bad for MR KARL... despite excellent reviews and TONY noms this is another flop on his resume ... I wonder where he'll go next?"

I may be in the minority, but I don't consider shows like this a "flop". Yes, it failed on a financial level, but it was generally well-received by critics and those who saw it, which makes it an artistic success in my book."

The NY TIMES said it would lose most of its $17.5 million investment. To me that is a yuuuge flop..."

Did you even read what I wrote""

 

i think the label"flop" is not very useful without a qualification in the case of an artistic and financial split. If you believe (as I do) that ghd was good art, you could call it an artistic success and financial flop

 

[Margo319]

Posted: 8/16/17 at 2:22pm

I think it was an artistic success and like I said in another thread, it's not a flop if you love it.  Screw the industry terms just for a minute.  

[Lot666]

Posted: 8/16/17 at 2:23pm

JustAnotherNewYorker said: "i think the label"flop" is not very useful without a qualification in the case of an artistic and financial split. If you believe (as I do) that ghd was good art, you could call it an artistic success and financial flop"

That's pretty much exactly what I said.

[NYfanfromCA]

Posted: 8/16/17 at 2:33pm

Miles2Go2 said: "
I understand your concern about what if your Friday flight is delayed. Maybe just wait and see what's available at the TKTS booth or at the GHD box office after you land, assuming you land in time to make a show. 

I am flying into New York City on Wednesday, November 8. My flight lands at 1 PM and I have tickets to see one of Ben's last shows in Dear Evan Hansen at 8 PM that night. Unless I get horribly delayed I should have no problem making the show. But if you hear on the news of a guy from Oklahoma rushing the cockpit on that day and trying to fly the plane to JFK, you'll know who it is. LOL

"

Maybe I can score a last minute seat to DEH, ha ha, obviously impossible.  Booked my flights after digging up very old, unexpired miles on Alaska.  Been keeping them alive since 2001.  Good excuse to use them. So excited to be able to see this before it closes!  Would love to try stage dooring for the first time, too, since I am feeling adventurous.

[Miles2Go2]

Posted: 8/16/17 at 2:45pm

NYfanfromCA said: "Miles2Go2 said: "
I understand your concern about what if your Friday flight is delayed. Maybe just wait and see what's available at the TKTS booth or at the GHD box office after you land, assuming you land in time to make a show. 

I am flying into New York City on Wednesday, November 8. My flight lands at 1 PM and I have tickets to see one of Ben's last shows in Dear Evan Hansen at 8 PM that night. Unless I get horribly delayed I should have no problem making the show. But if you hear on the news of a guy from Oklahoma rushing the cockpit on that day and trying to fly the plane to JFK, you'll know who it is. LOL

"

Maybe I can score a last minute seat to DEH, ha ha, obviously impossible.  Booked my flights after digging up very old, unexpired miles on Alaska.  Been keeping them alive since 2001.  Good excuse to use them. So excited to be able to see this before it closes!  Would love to try stage dooring for the first time, too, since I am feeling adventurous."

 

That's fantastic! Def stage door. It's always fun and it sounds like it won't be too crowded. They'll usually take selfies with you & also sign items from the souvenir booths in addition to your playbill. I usually bring my own sharpie, but they often have their own. 

 

[haterobics]

Posted: 8/16/17 at 3:15pm

NYfanfromCA said: "Maybe I can score a last minute seat to DEH, ha ha, obviously impossible."

Check the DEH cancelation line/lottery thread for info, but DEH releases tickets about four days in advance to shows, typically the seats that were held for accessible patrons and their companions, so there is hope. I just bought DEH tickets yesterday for Saturday's show. Worth a shot.

[devonian.t]

Posted: 8/16/17 at 4:24pm

As ticket prices become huge, shows have to be exceptional.  Competent/ ok/ not bad just can't survive any more.

GHD was ok- not exceptional.  It was doomed.

[newintown]

Posted: 8/16/17 at 4:52pm

We have enough bizarro opinions in the world today, can't we be real here? This show was a flop. It lost money and it didn't get manic rave reviews. OK, you love it - if you love it, accept it for what it is, don't pretend it's something else. 

[Andy Bates]

Posted: 8/16/17 at 5:59pm

We have enough snarky naysayers in the world today; can't we be considerate here? A lot of people loved the show and it got really great reviews. They just announced that it's closing, and obviously there's going to be an outpouring of love by all the people who were huge fans of the show. Okay if you didn't think it was great, that's fine, but do you really have to force everyone else to agree with your opinion?

[10086Sundays]

Posted: 8/16/17 at 6:03pm

They've cancelled both performances on August 30th. Anyone know why?

[After Eight]

Posted: 8/16/17 at 6:12pm

Margo319 write: "I'm sad American audiences didn't get it."

I"m sure they got it. They just didn't like it. And justifiably.

" I guess Brits just feel more comfortable rooting for an asshole."

Frankly, I don't see why audiences should care to root for one, or why they should be expected to, or worse, obliged to. Not to mention that both the show's book and score were extremely bad.

"Americans are a little softer, and I guess tourists from wherever were not interested."

I'm not a tourist from wherever, and I coudn't stand it. 

[SkidRowUrchins]

Posted: 8/16/17 at 6:16pm

Does anyone think there's a chance that it could be filmed before it closes?

[mufish]

Posted: 8/16/17 at 6:47pm

10086Sundays said: "They've cancelled both performances on August 30th. Anyone know why?"

They seem to have added a performance the Sunday of Labor Day Weekend, but I'm curious if it's just that or something else too.  I realized there were no performances that day last night, which scuttled my tentative plan to come down from Boston on Tuesday the 29th and revisit Great Comet before it closes and then catch the GHD matinee on Wednesday, as I've yet to see it.  I suppose I could always just flip the two around, but I read in one of the Comet threads that Lucas Steele has been missing some matinees so I would like to play it safe if I can!

 

[Notreallysilent 2]

Posted: 8/16/17 at 6:50pm

I doubt Lucas will be out any of the days during the final week. I'd definitely flip them as it's definitely worth seeing Groundhog Day and great comet. Also idk when they cancelled these performances, but they had the two show Sunday Labor Day weekend for at least a week. I noticed they had it a week ago, so idk. Was there two shows on that Wednesday or was it just the evening

Updated On: 8/16/17 at 06:50 PM

[SmokeyLady]

Posted: 8/16/17 at 7:08pm

Margo319 said: "I think it was an artistic success and like I said in another thread, it's not a flop if you love it.  Screw the industry terms just for a minute.  

 

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A flop is a flop is a flop.  Groundhog Day is a flop.  Love it or hate it.  It is a flop.  

[Andy Bates]

Posted: 8/16/17 at 7:40pm

After Eight said: "Frankly, I don't see why audiences should care to root for one, or why they should be expected to, or worse, obliged to. Not to mention that both the show's book and score were extremely bad."

Clearly you didn't get the show, especially if you don't understand the idea of having a character that can be relatable and still be an asshole. And I'm sure it got all those awards and Tony nominations because it was extremely bad.

[Kitsune]

Posted: 8/16/17 at 7:41pm

NYfanfromCA said: "Miles2Go2 said: "
I understand your concern about what if your Friday flight is delayed. Maybe just wait and see what's available at the TKTS booth or at the GHD box office after you land, assuming you land in time to make a show. 

I am flying into New York City on Wednesday, November 8. My flight lands at 1 PM and I have tickets to see one of Ben's last shows in Dear Evan Hansen at 8 PM that night. Unless I get horribly delayed I should have no problem making the show. But if you hear on the news of a guy from Oklahoma rushing the cockpit on that day and trying to fly the plane to JFK, you'll know who it is. LOL

"

Maybe I can score a last minute seat to DEH, ha ha, obviously impossible.  Booked my flights after digging up very old, unexpired miles on Alaska.  Been keeping them alive since 2001.  Good excuse to use them. So excited to be able to see this before it closes!  Would love to try stage dooring for the first time, too, since I am feeling adventurous.

 

"

I hadn't done stage door-ing in years, but GHD's is a blast - the cast is generally very kind and generous with their time.  (I say "generally" because I always want to give performers an out if they need to get home quickly, are sick, just aren't  feeling it, etc). It may be a little busier if you're going closing weekend, but not DEH-esque levels.

[10086Sundays]

Posted: 8/16/17 at 7:56pm

Andy Bates - Don't bother, it's not worth it. Some folks here only post in order to insult others and/or attempt to win the internet. Block them.(Click on Settings, next to log out.) Trust me, it'll make your time here much more pleasant.  

No one has to justify their experience with a piece art.  It's yours and yours alone.  Cherish it, and ignore those who attempt to diminish it. 

[poisonivy2]

Posted: 8/16/17 at 8:05pm

AfterEight hasn't liked a musical for 50 years.

[SmokeyLady]

Posted: 8/16/17 at 8:11pm

poisonivy2 said: "AfterEight hasn't liked a musical for 50 years.

 

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That's ok.  He is entitled to his opinion.  

[After Eight]

Posted: 8/16/17 at 8:27pm

Andy Bates wrote:  "And I'm sure it got all those awards and Tony nominations because it was extremely bad."

 

Andy, that tells us more about the acumen of those who give out awards than it does about the show's worth.

 

Poisonivy2 said: "AfterEight hasn't liked a musical for 50 years."

 

Not so. I loved La Cage Aux Folles, and that was only 34  years ago.

Updated On: 8/17/17 at 08:27 PM

[SmokeyLady]

Posted: 8/16/17 at 8:39pm

After Eight said: "Andy Bates wrote:  "And I'm sure it got all those awards and Tony nominations because it was extremely bad."

 

Andy, that tells us more about the acumen of those who give out awards than it does about the show's worth.

 

Poisonivy2 said: "AfterEight hasn't liked a musical for 50 years."

 

Not so. I loved La Cage Aux Folles, and that was only 44 years ago.

 

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Everything is generic and bland these days.  None of these shows will be remembered as classics. With the exception of maybe DEH they will all be forgotten very soon.

[After Eight]

Posted: 8/16/17 at 8:47pm

Smokey Lady wrote: "Everything is generic and bland these days.  None of these shows will be remembered as classics. With the exception of maybe DEH they will all be forgotten very soon."

 

Except, perhaps, as bad memories. For as we know, those are not so easy to forget. I speak from experience!