HOW TO SUCCEED To Play Final Performance on Broadway Sunday, May 20th — Page 2

"sad for the actors - but a terrible, awful, horrible and tortuous show."

What?! You are aware that the musical won a Pulitzer, correct? It's ingrained itself in classical American musical theatre. You may not like some of the performances or some of the director's choices but I've seriously never heard anyone make statements like that about How to Succeed

"I wonder if shows can ever go from recoupment back into debt...I mean it sure sounds theoretically possible, I wonder if it has happened in this case."

In theory of course it's possible but I'd tend to doubt it. It had insanely high grosses through Darren Criss's run in January and it was averaging around $700,000 except for the purging of the past few weeks. A few bad weeks would probably not be enough to put them back in debt. If anything, the quick announcement and fast closing date were probably announced since the producers were happy they made a profit and don't feel like falling into a loss (so maybe they were getting close?)

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Updated On: 5/8/12 at 08:42 PM

Dramamama: The first time I came to NYC (two years ago), I ended up taking a picture of myself outside of every Broadway house (I missed a few though).

Some shows still had a few signs up even though they were long gone (Ragtime), but it did seem kinda sad.

I know it's an impossible wish, but when I go to Broadway, it would have been nice to see as many theaters open as possible.

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Seriously, though! I feel the grosses would have definitely picked up in a few weeks as schools let out and more tourists come to the city! This is the prime time of year to get Nick's audience to the show, most of which haven't got the chance to make it up to see him (many of which probably were waiting till the summer because it is more convenient for family vacations and thought he would be in the show until July). I just don't understand why they wouldn't wait out the remaining two months of his contract and go out with a bang.

Um, Anna in the Tropics also won the Pulitzer and that show is ROUGH. Not saying "How to Succeed" is bad, but.... I can see why someone wouldn't totally care. It's a little predictable, and whatnot. And I don't think production plays up the satire or anything. It was essentially a vehicle for Radcliffe because Finch's singing is minimal.

I thought this production was pretty awful. Elaborate dance numbers for no reason, no real charm, etc.

It still ran longer than the Broderick revival, right?

Ashford does tend to over-choreograph, though he has talent. But he should have learned from Fosse's fairly restrained take with the material.

I'm so glad I got to see it when Darren Criss was on. I had the best time in NYC and the show was great! I was hoping DC would resume another short run this summer so I can go to NYC to relive the magic. Oh well, thanks for the great memory though :)

It still ran longer than the Broderick revival, right?

Nope, the Broderick revival ran for 548 performances. This production will hit 473.

I thoroughly enjoyed this musical, particularly when John Larroquette was in it. He has terrific stage presence and deserved the Tony which he received last year.I wonder why it was going downhill recently. But it does open up one of the most beautiful theatres on Broadway.

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Still upset that I won't get to see Nick in this show one more time...I thought he did a fantastic job. I think we're still going to NYC, but I guess just for touristy things, don't think there's any other shows I'm feeling strongly about seeing right now.

Any idea how refunds will be processed and when? Kind of find it odd they announced the show closing and didn't make any mention about what people need to do, or not do, about getting a refund for shows past 5/20. I know some people have been able to exchange their tickets for tickets to the final show, but I'm out of state and with only a two week notice, that's not going to work for me unless I can teleport to NYC somehow. Or want to pay $500 for a plane ticket and sleep outside the theater.

Never mind, the posted the refund info...guess I'll just wait for the call or email.

Updated On: 5/9/12 at 10:36 AM