Hamilton - Best Musical 2016? — Page 2

As it's been said many times, aside from housing the off-Broadway premieres, The Public has no significant stakes in either show now, except for the pride of helping to launch them. Fun Home and Hamilton aren't being presented on Broadway by The Public Theater.

Next season has a lot of question marks. There's a good mix of shows coming in that are totally new and shows that have been seen in other versions.

I don't think the Public has much say over that matter, per say, if not wanting their shows to "compete." I say this because, be it may that they have producer credit on the shows, I'm sure that there are bigger, more powerful producers who could've made Hamilton's transfer happen this season if they really wanted too.

I think it was foolish and rushed that Hamilton decided to open this summer. They may or may not sweep the 2016 Tonys, it all depends on next season; but I firmly believe hype will die down sooner than they hope it too next year.

^^^ I agree that the numbers are good, but just to play devil's advocate: It seems that a large percentage of tickets are being bought by scalpers, who are attempting to resell on StubHub. It will be interesting to see how this ends up. Will the scalpers be successful selling tickets for $100 or $150 above the listed price? Is there enough of a market for premium-priced tickets that are not in premium locations? Or will tickets start to be discounted as the performance date draws near?

THE PUBLIC THEATER certainly profits from both FUN HOME and HAMILTON. HAMILTON may not be the GIANT hit everyone is predicting. Selling out the small Theatre at THE PUBLIC is very different than a Broadway House. The percentage of shows that have opened in the Summer that are remembered at TONY time is smaller than you think. You can point out one or two shows that have beat the odds but it ain't a slam dunk. The quick move may have been a $ thing. HAMILTON is basically a small show, one set, no star salaries, they are hoping (and probably will) turn a profit but nothing is written "in stone" yet. And hey, We haven't even had this year's TONY's yet! A FUNHOME win (which I predict) can hurt HAMILTON's chances because they are both "artsy" and not really "mainstream".

I just hope potentials for next year aren't scared off by this "mammoth sweeping hit" coming our way. As a poster mentioned above and if that is the case, it could in fact be a boring and slow year for new musicals next year.

Is less than no interest some interest?

^ My thoughts exactly, CapnHook. There will undoubtedly be at least one or two shows that will announce Broadway openings for next season that we nothing about as of right now. It's not possible to call right now IMHO.

There is puh-lenty of time for the Hamilton backlash to brew up a full head of steam.

"I don't think Duncan Sheik wrote February House."

That would be the also wonderful Gabriel Kahane, whose score was my favorite part of that delightful little oddball of a show.

The buzz for Hamilton obviously is in its favor right now, but it's much too early to even pretend to be able to predict it. I would love to see them sweep, but we'll just have to wait.

It's a foregone conclusion that it will win Best Musical.

Whether it takes other categories or not it's of course too soon to tell.

"It's a foregone conclusion that it will win Best Musical.
Whether it takes other categories or not it's of course too soon to tell.
"

Bingo. I agree it will hold on to its hype and still be a box office smash come Tony time. I also think it's true there will be a backlash, as always, and that backlash will line up behind another show or two. Not to mention, there might be some genuinely wonderful shows opening, as well. So, I think it's completely possible it takes the top prize but doesn't sweep.

Now, if it had come this season, I think it would have swept. Happy to see it didn't, so truly great crop of shows this year had a fighting chance.

"A friend of ours went to a reading (I believe) of Amazing Grace. He was not thrilled with it. Had zero interest in it before & now even less."

I saw Amazing Grace tryout in Chicago and loved it! I will be planning a trip to NYC to watch it there. It is not religious and preachy despite its title. I hope it will catch on with Broadway audiences and prove its detractors wrong.

If any scalpers are reading this:

Buying tickets to Hamilton is a really bad investment. Tickets will be lying around, unsold. Tourists and students will avoid Hamilton because it's a dry history lesson. Older folks hate hip-hop. The only Tony that Hamilton will win is Best Design of a Sippy Cup. Dump all your Hamilton tickets now and cut your losses!

Updated On: 5/26/15 at 02:29 PM