I was told the Last Ship is closing in January- Page 3
I was told the Last Ship is closing in January
neonlightsxo
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/29/08
#50I was told the Last Ship is closing in January
Posted: 12/31/14 at 9:36am
Fantod, I see you're relatively new. Don't listen to After Eight. It is not, on any planet, worse than Wonderland.
I'm a fan of the Last Ship and will be sad if does close at the end of January, but if it's not selling then it's not selling. It's a shame.
Mr Roxy
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/17/03
#51I was told the Last Ship is closing in January
Posted: 12/31/14 at 10:01amNow now children - play nice.
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GilmoreGirlO2
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/13/05
#52I was told the Last Ship is closing in January
Posted: 12/31/14 at 10:55amI saw this show in Chicago and really loved it (even with its flaws). Sad that it didn’t find an audience on Broadway. I recently listened to the cast recording and was reminded just how good it was – the score is really, really great. I also greatly admire Sting’s dedication to the show. I’d love for him to continue writing for musical theatre and hope this doesn’t scare him away forever.
#53I was told the Last Ship is closing in January
Posted: 12/31/14 at 10:56amThe marketing of Last Ship has been terrible. The logo is indecipherable. Plus, the number performed on the Thanksgiving Parade was not the best choice. It's probably the weakest song in what is otherwise a very strong and effective score. They gave it to Sting to sing, but in the show it isn't sung by Sting's character. I think something rousing like We've Got Now't Else, which features Sting and the company, would have been a better choice. Plus, it would have emphasized that the show is uplifting rather than a downer. Just my humble opinion.
#54I was told the Last Ship is closing in January
Posted: 12/31/14 at 11:06amThe performance on the parade is finally what sold me on the show. I was on the fence for a while, but got tickets for tomorrow. Looking forward to it!
#55I was told the Last Ship is closing in January
Posted: 12/31/14 at 11:10am
Well, that's good! It shows what I know! But I'm curious what you think about the Thanksgiving number after you've seen the show. Enjoy!
Updated On: 12/31/14 at 11:10 AM
Owen22
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/24/11
#56I was told the Last Ship is closing in January
Posted: 12/31/14 at 11:18am
"Hey, After Eight, in your proposed paradigm, how do you account for the long-term success of ONCE?"
I'm actually anxiously awaiting After Eight's response to this....
Mr Roxy
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/17/03
#57I was told the Last Ship is closing in January
Posted: 12/31/14 at 11:42amI wonder why Once has lasted. No idea why it caught on. If I hear that commercial one more time with that song droning into you.....
Poster Emeritus
#58I was told the Last Ship is closing in January
Posted: 12/31/14 at 11:48am
"I'm actually anxiously awaiting After Eight's response to this...."
Oh, he won't answer. He has me blocked. That doesn't mean he won't read it. He will. But he won't acknowledge it.
But you can ask him!
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Updated On: 12/31/14 at 11:48 AM
#59I was told the Last Ship is closing in January
Posted: 12/31/14 at 12:02pmDidn't Once win the Tony for Best Musical? Like Gentleman's Guide - that is the tourist ticket to ensure a sellout.
#60I was told the Last Ship is closing in January
Posted: 12/31/14 at 12:13pm
Didn't Once win the Tony for Best Musical?
Yes, it did.
"There’s nothing quite like the power and the passion of Broadway music. "
Mr Roxy
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/17/03
#61I was told the Last Ship is closing in January
Posted: 12/31/14 at 12:23pm
Just because it won a Tony does not mean it is the best in any category. This applies to any Tony category during any season.
The same year as Once, Bonnie & Clyde came and went. Thought B/C was superior in every way. Did not hate Once just thought it was Blah
Cue the brickbats for praising B/C or any Wildhorn show.
Poster Emeritus
#62I was told the Last Ship is closing in January
Posted: 12/31/14 at 12:28pm
"Cue the brickbats for praising B/C or any Wildhorn show."
That reaction must be a fetish for you then, since you tend to bring him up all the time.
Sutton Ross
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/20/13
#63I was told the Last Ship is closing in January
Posted: 12/31/14 at 12:52pm
Once deserved the Tony. It was simple, soulful, creative, with outstanding musicians and performances. It's lasted this long for a reason.
Suck it After Death.
FishermanBob
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/9/12
#64I was told the Last Ship is closing in January
Posted: 12/31/14 at 12:56pm
"Just because it won a Tony does not mean it is the best in any category."
Actually, that's EXACTLY what it means.
"Thought B/C was superior in every way."
Why doesn't this surprise me in the least?
Sutton Ross
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/20/13
#65I was told the Last Ship is closing in January
Posted: 12/31/14 at 12:57pm
"Oh yes, After Eight, audiences attending theater today are so very sharp. That is why they have kept Mamma Mia running for years. Oh, and Rock of Ages. Let's see, that's right these sharp audiences have turned virtually every junk box musical into a long running hit. Motown? Really? Beautiful? Really? That is why these sharp audiences have been duped into championing junk like Book of Mormon and will pay $400 a ticket. These sharp audiences are why bloated dated musicals like Phantom can run way past their expiration dates. Why shows with men in drag are the screaming height of sophistication. Why every Disney piece of crap like Tarzan, Beauty and the Beast, Little Mermaid and yes the incomprehensible puppet show know as Lion King run and run and run. "
This is everything. BRAVO!!!!!
Owen22
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/24/11
#66I was told the Last Ship is closing in January
Posted: 12/31/14 at 1:06pmI think his not answering (or taking so much time to formulate a believable answer) actually answers the question...
Mr Roxy
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/17/03
#67I was told the Last Ship is closing in January
Posted: 12/31/14 at 1:11pm
My not answering has to do with ignoring posts of the last few posters in any thread they post on. I have no idea nor do I care about what they say
Having said that, I do not stalk the board pouncing immediately on what others say. If I am on the board, I may answer. Than again I may not.
Hope that answers your questions. A word of advice. Never assume - you know how the rest of the saying goes.
Poster Emeritus
#68I was told the Last Ship is closing in January
Posted: 12/31/14 at 1:12pm
He wasn't talking about you, dipsh!t.
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Updated On: 12/31/14 at 01:12 PM
#69I was told the Last Ship is closing in January
Posted: 12/31/14 at 1:16pm
"Oh yes, After Eight, audiences attending theater today are so very sharp. That is why they have kept Mamma Mia running for years. Oh, and Rock of Ages. Let's see, that's right these sharp audiences have turned virtually every junk box musical into a long running hit. Motown? Really? Beautiful? Really? That is why these sharp audiences have been duped into championing junk like Book of Mormon and will pay $400 a ticket. These sharp audiences are why bloated dated musicals like Phantom can run way past their expiration dates. Why shows with men in drag are the screaming height of sophistication. Why every Disney piece of crap like Tarzan, Beauty and the Beast, Little Mermaid and yes the incomprehensible puppet show know as Lion King run and run and run."
I so agree with this statement. I actually enjoyed "The Last Ship" and found it moving. I would see it again before ever suffering through "The Lion King", "Mamma Mia" a second time. I'm really sorry it can't find an audience.
FishermanBob
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/9/12
#70I was told the Last Ship is closing in January
Posted: 12/31/14 at 1:16pm
"This is everything. BRAVO!!!!!"
Actually Sutton, you left out the best part of his comment:
"Yes, audiences are so sharp; they are so intelligent ; they are so sophisticated; they are, in fact, culturally deprived dullards in polyester that have ruined theater with their plebian tastes."
And with that, JayG 2 adjusted his bowler, secured his monocle, made sure his spats were still positioned properly, harrumphed appropriately, scattered the urchins with his cane, tugged at the leash of his Pomeranian and ambled purposefully down the street. Yes, BRAVO indeed. How dare the unwashed masses be entertained by things they find entertaining?
Updated On: 12/31/14 at 01:16 PM
Sutton Ross
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/20/13
#71I was told the Last Ship is closing in January
Posted: 12/31/14 at 1:21pm
Updated On: 12/31/14 at 01:21 PM
neonlightsxo
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/29/08
#72I was told the Last Ship is closing in January
Posted: 12/31/14 at 1:22pm
"Hope that answers your questions. A word of advice. Never assume - you know how the rest of the saying goes."
Roxy why did you "assume" they were talking about you? They weren't.
#73I was told the Last Ship is closing in January
Posted: 12/31/14 at 1:23pmAfter Eight, you actually had a good time at Mamma Mia, Rock of Ages, and Beauty and the Beast and hated the Last Ship? Damn, that is the best endorsement for The Last Ship I have ever read. It's even better than USA Today calling it the Best Musical of 2014.
neonlightsxo
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/29/08
#74I was told the Last Ship is closing in January
Posted: 12/31/14 at 2:15pm
To the OP:
http://www.talkinbroadway.com/allthatchat/d.php?id=2253125
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