I was told the Last Ship is closing in January- Page 3

[neonlightsxo]

I was told the Last Ship is closing in January#50

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]

I was told the Last Ship is closing in January#51

Posted: 12/31/14 at 10:01am

Now now children - play nice.

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[GilmoreGirlO2]

I was told the Last Ship is closing in January#52

Posted: 12/31/14 at 10:55am

I 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.

[macnyc]

I was told the Last Ship is closing in January#53

Posted: 12/31/14 at 10:56am

The 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.

[DramaTeach]

I was told the Last Ship is closing in January#54

Posted: 12/31/14 at 11:06am

The 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!

[macnyc]

I was told the Last Ship is closing in January#55

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]

I was told the Last Ship is closing in January#56

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]

I was told the Last Ship is closing in January#57

Posted: 12/31/14 at 11:42am

I 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.....

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[themysteriousgrowl]

I was told the Last Ship is closing in January#58

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

[JayG 2]

I was told the Last Ship is closing in January#59

Posted: 12/31/14 at 12:02pm

Didn't Once win the Tony for Best Musical? Like Gentleman's Guide - that is the tourist ticket to ensure a sellout.

[bwayphreak234]

I was told the Last Ship is closing in January#60

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]

I was told the Last Ship is closing in January#61

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.

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[haterobics]

I was told the Last Ship is closing in January#62

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]

I was told the Last Ship is closing in January#63

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]

I was told the Last Ship is closing in January#64

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]

I was told the Last Ship is closing in January#65

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]

I was told the Last Ship is closing in January#66

Posted: 12/31/14 at 1:06pm

I think his not answering (or taking so much time to formulate a believable answer) actually answers the question...

[Mr Roxy]

I was told the Last Ship is closing in January#67

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.

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[themysteriousgrowl]

I was told the Last Ship is closing in January#68

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

[South Fl Marc]

I was told the Last Ship is closing in January#69

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]

I was told the Last Ship is closing in January#70

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]

I was told the Last Ship is closing in January#71

Posted: 12/31/14 at 1:21pm

Updated On: 12/31/14 at 01:21 PM

[neonlightsxo]

I was told the Last Ship is closing in January#72

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.

[JayG 2]

I was told the Last Ship is closing in January#73

Posted: 12/31/14 at 1:23pm

After 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]

I was told the Last Ship is closing in January#74

Posted: 12/31/14 at 2:15pm

To the OP:
http://www.talkinbroadway.com/allthatchat/d.php?id=2253125