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#26

HAIR is Coming Back to Broadway; Tour to Play St. James July 5 - September 10

Posted: 4/13/11 at 1:45pm

From Telecharge:

Detailed Pricing Information
Orchestra Rows A-Q: $110.00
Orchestra Rows R-T: $100.00
Mezzanine Rows A-M: $110.00
Mezzanine Rows N-P: $75.00
Mezzanine Rows Q-R: $47.00
Balcony: $37.00
Orchestra Partial View: $60.00
Mezzanine Partial View: $60.00

Friday - Sunday:
Orchestra Rows A-Q: $120.00
Orchestra Rows R-T: $100.00
Mezzanine Rows A-M: $120.00
Mezzanine Rows N-P: $80.00
Mezzanine Rows Q-R: $55.00
Balcony: $37.00
Orchestra Partial View: $60.00
Mezzanine Partial View: $60.00
#27

HAIR is Coming Back to Broadway; Tour to Play St. James July 5 - September 10

Posted: 4/13/11 at 1:48pm

Guess not then, I feel bad for the poor suckers having to sit all the way up there. I saw The Producers from the St. James balcony and it was a horrible experience. People in the front row will always lean forward thus blocking sight lines of everyone behind them. It's not even worth $10 sitting up there.

Updated On: 4/13/11 at 01:48 PM

#31

HAIR is Coming Back to Broadway; Tour to Play St. James July 5 - September 10

Posted: 4/13/11 at 2:04pm

"This seems...odd. No other way to say it.

I understand that it was once common practice for tours (especially tours of revivals) to end their runs on Broadway, but was anyone really clamoring for the return of this production?

Plus the St. James is much larger and with a separate mezzanine and balcony will make the interactive elements much more difficult."

I was sure as hell clamoring for its return. Such a beautiful show with a beautiful message. Not to mention some of the catchiest music I own!

About the interaction, the orchestra sections will still be able to join the cast at the end. Although, that element is not necessary in order to have a great show. Simply watching it is enough!

On my own note, I am unbelievably ecstatic that HAIR is returning to Broadway. :)
I can't wait to see it.
#33

HAIR is Coming Back to Broadway; Tour to Play St. James July 5 - September 10

Posted: 4/13/11 at 2:28pm

So neither you nor Cameron are aware that this is how they did it in the "olden days"- it is in no way a "new thing." In the 30's touring shows made stops on Broadway, often for a week or two, to drum up excitement (or "excitement" if you prefer) and give the producers the chance to promote the show in Columbus or Miami as being "The original cast- direct from BROADWAY!"

We've all discussed the tourists who flood New York every summer who will flock to see this- why not give it a shot? It has to be a fairly cheap show to run.
#34

HAIR is Coming Back to Broadway; Tour to Play St. James July 5 - September 10

Posted: 4/13/11 at 3:08pm

This is Hair. It makes it's own rules. It always has. And, besides, the crowd during that time will mostly be tourists, and Hair is a recognizable name and a great show. It'll do fine business.

And about the audience interaction, you forget that this cast has been playing to HUGE touring houses. If they can make it to the top of houses of over 3,000 seats (which they certainly do), they'll make it to the St. James balcony.
"Art, in itself, is an attempt to bring order out of chaos."-Stephen Sondheim
#35

HAIR is Coming Back to Broadway; Tour to Play St. James July 5 - September 10

Posted: 4/13/11 at 3:23pm

"And, besides, the crowd during that time will mostly be tourists, and Hair is a recognizable name and a great show. It'll do fine business"

This is the same Hair that couldn't make it through Summer of Love 2010 and closed after Memorial Day.

It really comes down to which HAIR will be present: 1) the post-2009 Hair that grossed over $1million per week thanks to the Tony Award, 2) the HAIR grossing less than $400K less than a year go. With balcony seats only $37, my guess is we'll see something probably higher than #2 but no where near #1.

Clearly the producers project higher grosses on Broadway vs. criss-crossing the country...
#36

HAIR is Coming Back to Broadway; Tour to Play St. James July 5 - September 10

Posted: 4/13/11 at 4:52pm

Better than keeping a theater dark! Looks like the theatre owners couldn't get a open run production in there , before the Fall. Maybe the producers were able negotiated a lower rent, in order for Hair to play St James for a limited period. As I said better than having a dark theater.
#38

HAIR is Coming Back to Broadway; Tour to Play St. James July 5 - September 10

Posted: 4/13/11 at 5:23pm

With balcony seats only $37, my guess is we'll see something probably higher than #2 but no where near #1.

They had the same $37 balcony seats at the Hirschfeld.

I have a question for people who know more about this than me: since the Broadway engagement is part of the tour, will the actors be paid under the touring contract or under the (more expensive) Broadway contract? I would guess Broadway, but I'm not sure.
Nothing matters but knowing nothing matters. ~ Wicked
Everything in life is only for now. ~ Avenue Q
There is no future, there is no past. I live this moment as my last. ~ Rent

"He's a tramp, but I love him."
#40

HAIR is Coming Back to Broadway; Tour to Play St. James July 5 - September 10

Posted: 4/13/11 at 5:49pm

Thanks. That's what I thought, but I wasn't sure since I've never been involved with that situation.
Nothing matters but knowing nothing matters. ~ Wicked
Everything in life is only for now. ~ Avenue Q
There is no future, there is no past. I live this moment as my last. ~ Rent

"He's a tramp, but I love him."
#41

HAIR is Coming Back to Broadway; Tour to Play St. James July 5 - September 10

Posted: 4/13/11 at 7:38pm

This is exciting for me - I don't know they show and think it will be a good first-experience. How do discounts etc.. work for this? (I mean, should I just buy full price now - do discounts arise in the usual channels?)

Give me claws and a hunch, just away from this bunch.
#43

HAIR is Coming Back to Broadway; Tour to Play St. James July 5 - September 10

Posted: 4/13/11 at 7:47pm

Great. Now every time a show closes, people will ask "Will it go Off-Broadway?" AND "Will it come back to Broadway next summer?!"



I don't understand the mindset of some here- "I'm so glad it's coming back, it should have never closed! Will they have lotto? How much are the balcony tickets? Are there discounts?"

THAT is why it closed. This is why you can't have nice things.
Like a firework unexploded
Wanting life but never knowing how
#44

HAIR is Coming Back to Broadway; Tour to Play St. James July 5 - September 10

Posted: 4/13/11 at 7:55pm

orangeskittles, I bought full-price tickets to THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS, WOMEN ON THE VERGE, NEXT TO NORMAL, and premium tickets to BP!NIGHT MUSIC (twice!! I don't regret it though :P), when I knew that discounts were going to become available or were available for all of these shows. I'm sure you can appreciate that sometimes, especially when I'm not overly keen on a show - a discount can help.
Give me claws and a hunch, just away from this bunch.
#47

HAIR is Coming Back to Broadway; Tour to Play St. James July 5 - September

Posted: 4/13/11 at 8:44pm

I would say that another Les Mis revival so soon would be overkill, Wishing, but that production was simply outstanding. Actually, Les Mis and Hair are two of the strongest tours I've seen in many years.
"Art, in itself, is an attempt to bring order out of chaos."-Stephen Sondheim
#48

HAIR is Coming Back to Broadway; Tour to Play St. James July 5 - September

Posted: 4/14/11 at 10:58am

>>Why is everyone so worried about the business aspects?>>

Because that's the main reason this show is returning - business. The decision to return to Broadway less than a year after it closed is strictly financial for both producers & theatre owners. Not to mention the management team at the Public under a great deal of heat lately for recent Broadway financial failures.

We as an industry have every right to dissect the financial pros/cons of this decision.
#50

HAIR is Coming Back to Broadway; Tour to Play St. James July 5 - September

Posted: 4/14/11 at 3:55pm

Now I'm keeping my fingers crossed for the Les Mis tour to come to Broadway...

That tour is booked on the road through 2012. After that, however...well, who knows? If Mackintosh thinks it will be profitable, he'll bring it back. And hey, maybe that will be around when the film is finally released, and there will be sudden renewed interest again.

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