HAIR is Coming Back to Broadway; Tour to Play St. James July 5 - September 10- Page 2

[frogs_fan85]

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

[Little-Lotte]

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

[thismyshow]

Posted: 4/13/11 at 1:50pm

any chance they do a lotto again with those 37 dollar balcony tickets?

[thismyshow]

Posted: 4/13/11 at 1:50pm

any chance they do a lotto again with those 37 dollar balcony tickets?

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 4/13/11 at 2:03pm

Why are we putting "excited" in quotation marks? Are we assuming people are just faking it?

I'd be surprised if it didn't have some kind of lotto.

[MichaelRhodus]

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.

[tkts]

Posted: 4/13/11 at 2:21pm

I guess Cameron Macintosh was right when he said that Broadway was now "just another stop on the American tour."

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.

[bwayfan7000]

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.

[GhostLite]

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...

[Phantom of London]

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.

[MichaelRhodus]

Posted: 4/13/11 at 5:17pm

Why is everyone so worried about the business aspects?
The deal is done. They'll play their engagement and move on.

Can't we just take this news and be happy for this amazing Tribe?

[Yero my Hero]

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.

[mattywhits]

Posted: 4/13/11 at 5:40pm

Yero, because of equity rules they'll have to sign on to Broadway contracts for the duration of their time at the St. James because it is a Broadway theatre; then they'll return to tour contracts in the fall.

[Yero my Hero]

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.

[binau]

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?)

[ClapYo'Hands]

Posted: 4/13/11 at 7:42pm

If you do end up paying full price, it is totally worth it!

[orangeskittles]

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.

[binau]

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.

[Dennis-in-ct]

Posted: 4/13/11 at 8:10pm

<<< When Hair closed summer 2010, it was only filling an 11,000 seat house to the tune of 70 >>>


I would love to see it off broadway for that reason and I think the in general works best in a more intimate setting.

[Wishing Only Wounds]

Posted: 4/13/11 at 8:42pm

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

Updated On: 4/13/11 at 08:42 PM

[bwayfan7000]

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.

[GhostLite]

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.

[DefyGravity777]

Posted: 4/14/11 at 3:34pm

I'm seeing the show tonite and Sunday in Hershey. After I see this Tribe I will make my decision if I see them again when they are in NYC.

[adamgreer]

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.