HONEYMOON IN VEGAS struggling on Broadway- Page 37

[Sutton Ross]

Posted: 3/31/15 at 9:40pm

Ado, he's very rich, I think he'll be just fine.

[Phillypinto]

Posted: 3/31/15 at 9:48pm

what is the NFP world?

[neonlightsxo]

Posted: 3/31/15 at 9:49pm

VotePeron, I'm sure they just ran out of money. There's no logic to it.

Philly's love for HMIV and insistence on being right will live on in my signature.

[Phillypinto]

Posted: 3/31/15 at 9:59pm

lol take that out neon!!! The show should put up a production in Vegas and tour. I bet it would do well.

[FindingNamo]

Posted: 3/31/15 at 10:02pm

On the plus side, Roxy gets to sit shiva for another flop. He lives for it.

He's not sure why it didn't catch on, the critics had it in for it, he doesn't know why Wicked is a hit or The Lion King is a hit and this is a flop but such is life that's showbiz kiddies he no longer cares or urges people to see things he used to but not anymore, no siree. Not invested.

[neonlightsxo]

Posted: 3/31/15 at 10:09pm

Why would I take it out?

NFP is not for profit.

[Elfuhbuh]

Posted: 3/31/15 at 10:11pm

I'll give Philly this: He was really hopeful for this show. I think we can all say we've experienced the same thing with a show that ended up flopping miserably. (My experience being Ghost.)

[FishermanBob]

Posted: 3/31/15 at 10:16pm

It should absolutely tour.

"Coming to Des Moines for a triumphant 2 week run... Come see one of the biggest flops in Broadway history.."

The ads practically write themselves.

[ebontoyan]

Posted: 3/31/15 at 10:16pm

Mine was Rocky :)

FishermanBob, ha that may just happen!! lol Bridges (another JRB musical flop?!) is launching their national tour in Des Moines, IA in Nov!!!! JRB even had a special message during the Des Moines Performing Arts 2015-2016 season announcement!!






Updated On: 3/31/15 at 10:16 PM

[Amalia3]

Posted: 3/31/15 at 10:26pm

Sutton Ross-just because a composer has had a show (or shows) up on Broadway, doesn't mean that they are rich. I'm sure that JRB had to give up royalties to keep the show running. It's a shame -- he's a great writer. It must be so frustrating to put your work out there, have the critics validate it, but not be able to get people to buy tickets.

[Sutton Ross]

Posted: 3/31/15 at 10:42pm

The Last Five Years is performed all over the world, he gets paid. Every time a show of his tours, he gets paid. He's good.

[Robbie2]

Posted: 3/31/15 at 10:42pm

Finally, sad but it should have closed in January as it never caught on with tourists or anyone in general and yes I enjoyed it...thought it was a fun show!
What a bunch of moronic first time producers keeping it open so long...at this point, really thought they would at least wait out for Tony nominations 4 weeks away since they kept it open this long but the funds just ran out!
Anyway, next show?
I had heard Hunchback wanted the Nederlander but not sure what is happening after the Paper Mill run that also closes on Sunday as the buzz has died down a bit on this show.

Updated On: 3/31/15 at 10:42 PM

[ggersten]

Posted: 3/31/15 at 10:51pm

Hey! Still time for Hamilton to sneak in to this season! (and now I duck)

[Phillypinto]

Posted: 3/31/15 at 10:57pm

Theres a slough of new shows trying to come in. Hunchback is a good guess. Or maybe that revival of Forum that was initially supposed to take the Nederlander before James Corden dropped out? Is that still happening?

[Kad]

Posted: 3/31/15 at 11:01pm

"I'm sure that JRB had to give up royalties to keep the show running."

I doubt very much he did that.

[ChairinMain]

Posted: 3/31/15 at 11:29pm

What a shame. I had high hopes for this one.

Still, it seems logical to set this one down in Vegas and see how it plays. They could probably get Danza, even.

[gypsy101]

Posted: 3/31/15 at 11:35pm

PhillyPinto, a slough? I think you meant a "slew."

It would be kind of cool if Fun Home came in and swept the Tony's.

[HogansHero]

Posted: 3/31/15 at 11:35pm

@Pinto-

8. slough
noun
1. an area of soft, muddy ground; swamp or swamplike region.
2. a hole full of mire, as in a road.
3. Also, slew, slue. Northern U.S. and Canadian. a marshy or reedy pool, pond, inlet, backwater, or the like.
4. a condition of degradation, despair, or helplessness.
5. the outer layer of the skin of a snake, which is cast off periodically.
6. Pathology. a mass or layer of dead tissue separated from the surrounding or underlying tissue.
7.anything that is shed or cast off.
8. Cards. a discard.

[Robbie2]

Posted: 3/31/15 at 11:36pm

^Agree, stick it in one of the theaters in Vegas...make some cuts 45 minutes...shorten Overture-Entr'acte, shorten those songs that go on for ever + CUT Every Day is Happy > Friki-Friki and especially the book scenes in Hawaii trimming it down to around 90 minutes no intermission and it could work there with Danza!

Updated On: 4/1/15 at 11:36 PM

[Robbie2]

Posted: 3/31/15 at 11:56pm

Phillypinto
SLEW

[Phillypinto]

Posted: 4/1/15 at 12:08am

haha yeah i meant slew. Does anyone think the closing of this show will greatly hurt its chances at being nominated? Even though its a great show, and would probably do well on the road

[Bilbo3]

Posted: 4/1/15 at 12:10am

Go away, Philly.

[Phillypinto]

Posted: 4/1/15 at 12:21am

sooo rude

[HogansHero]

Posted: 4/1/15 at 12:27am

Pinto-did anyone think it had much of a chance if it were still running? Other than you, that is... But the answer is yes.

[gypsy101]

Posted: 4/1/15 at 12:34am

It's not among JRB's best scores, I can't imagine him winning a Tony for it. His win last year was truly deserved. What are the other new scores this year? It's slim pickings. The Visit, Fun Home, Something Rotten, Finding Neverland, Dr. Z and It Shoulda Been You! and I imagine the first three will be nominated for score.