HONEYMOON IN VEGAS struggling on Broadway — Page 38

"Every time a show of his tours, he gets paid."

.. Only Parade has toured, and to my recollection canceled a ton of dates (including big markets such as Chicago and Boston!); Bridges hasn't begun to tour so can't comment on that. His musicals tend to play smaller markets (ie regional) abroad, so I'm not sure if he's reigning in the dough -- he did pick a fight with a teenager over the internet over sheet music!

I do have some respect for JRB - Bridges (score) was great, Lauren Kennedy's solo album of his is wonderful, and a handful of tunes from his other musicals.

I just can't take his pretentious and pompous attitude, particularly when it comes to other composers. As a musician, sure he can take his credit for orchestrating/arranging his own music, but given his lousy track record, I'm not really sure how you could call him a "composer for the people" or our time (It's not like this is Jerry Herman and Mack & Mabel!). I'm curious how much money he has lost producers on Broadway.

Thank you for reminding me of The Last Ship! I actually really enjoyed the recording, much more than I thought I would. I think Sting deserves a nomination! Is it four scores total that are nominated?

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There have been many shows much better than this one that have not succeeded on Broadway over the years. It's unfortunate but it happens. I thought this show was a fun experience and probably should have lasted longer. The timing, marketing and the fact that it premiered at the Papermill instead of at LaJolla or Chicago probably hurt its chances, but we'll never know. Best wishes to another hard working cast for future shows.

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neon, I agree and what is interesting is that all 4 have a constituency such that handicapping a winner is tough.

Also eligible are the scores for Zhivago, Shoulda Been You, and Neverland. Personally, I don't care for Shoulda (which I saw), and the score is best described as "cute," I think. Of the other two, I've only heard demos and snippets; there are those who like the flop-poperetta sound of Zhivago. As for Neverland, I haven't heard enough to have an opinion yet (but I'm generally not overly fond of pop writers in the theatre - their scores don't provide the dramatic oomph I seek).

935?

I know those scores are eligible, they just won't be nominated.

So we're all in agreement, the four to be nominated will be The Last Ship, Fun Home, The Visit and Something Rotten. From what I've heard of all four (having heard all of them except for only bits of Something Rotten), I believe Fun Home will win. I've only heard the demo and Signature theater score of The Visit, and a lot of it is good but I wouldn't put it with the best of Kander & Ebb.

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Roadmixer, I just put it on netflix! This will be my fourth time watching it...obviously you could say I'm addicted. I want a soundtrack to be released! I love Tituss Burgess.

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Alright folks, 58 posts to 1000 and 5 day are left. We're so close, let's not fail now. We owe it to TONY!!! It's his legacy.

C'mon now, who's going to the last show (that should be good for 15 "I am, can't wait" posts alone).

I decided to click on this thread...

I didn't realize how glorious it is.

Yes, I'm sure the producers who lost their shirts on this and the producers who watched this show limp along bleeding money for months will just be so eager to remount in another risky market for shows.

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Doing my part to get it to 1000 posts.

Maybe, despite the huge disappointment, this will save Tony Danza from continuing to spend his own money, which he supposedly was injecting into this show for at least a month now, in addition to what he initially invested.

Of course, I feel sympathy for the entire cast, but it's Tony who has much more limited options, which I don't quite understand, because if Matt LeBlanc and Matthew Perry can keep landing lucrative TV series/shows (even if those new shows don't last for more than 1/2 or 1 full season), why can't Tony be back on TV? Tony is just as engaging, good looking, funny, likeable and talented.....maybe even more so in some categories. Yes, Taxi and Who's The Boss was not Friends, but millions of people watched those two shows.

Good Luck Tony!