Hairspray- Welcome to the 60s%- Page 2

[TheOneAndOnly]

Posted: 9/14/05 at 4:33pm

I have the feeling that September and October both will be very slow this year, moreso than usual. Of course there will be a holiday pick-up in November and December, though I don't even want to think about January and February.

Sept & Oct will be slow because it has been seen that people are really conserving their money, and cutting out some entertainment expenses because they need that money for living expenses. Sure, most of us in the city aren't feeling the squeeze quite so badly, but bridge & tunnelers won't be as free & easy spending gasoline when it's as expensive as it is.

I truly think that all of that, along with the current ecomonic status of the country, we might see a pattern of lighter-than-normal attendence records now that the Summer Vacation Crowds have all left.

[TheatreDiva90016]

Posted: 9/14/05 at 4:42pm

So, T.


You "just needed something to post?"

That's why the board is filled with mindless threads.

[JRTO]

Posted: 9/15/05 at 2:47pm

This isn't a mindless thread. It is a fun, creative and informative discussion about:
-possible star replacements to boost ticket sales
-general vitality of theatre this year as it relates to the economy and rising gas prices, AND
-how crappy last week was for sales in specific relation to Hairspray
(the title's not bad either)

I could point you to some mindless theards if you need assurance.

[Kyirin]

Posted: 9/15/05 at 2:51pm

Ricki Lake as Edna Turnblad....

[MusicAndPassion]

Posted: 9/15/05 at 2:57pm

The low attendence rates are because it's the off season. It's nothing really to worry about. There are fabulous people for the roles, though, if they really need to boost the sales. I'm confused why Jim. J. Bullock left to do the tour. He's a big name and I know it's good for tour prices, but I'd be more focused on the Broadway cast.

[Fosse76]

Posted: 9/15/05 at 3:04pm

"I'm confused why Jim. J. Bullock left to do the tour. He's a big name and I know it's good for tour prices"

Huh? People hardly knew who he was on Broadway (not once did he receive entrance applause the four times I saw the show). Tour proces are determined by the market, not who's in the show. If the market demand for a Broadway show is $85 (in Chicago), then most Broadway shows that come through will charge $85. There is a fluctuation based on the popularity of the show, but it isn't a large one. Some shows will be less, some might be a few dollars more. Jim J. Bullock certainly isn't a performer whom people would pay more money to see.

[broadway86]

Posted: 9/15/05 at 3:14pm

"Lindsay Hohan as Penny"

Oh. My. God.

[MusicAndPassion]

Posted: 9/15/05 at 3:35pm

Young people aren't familar with Jim. The older folks are. When I saw it, he did get appulause, and after the show he was one of the mane focuses at the stage door. Every older folks, forty or older, knew who he was and were talking about his performance in Hairspray and other things.

He was amazing! I loved him!