Is Ben Platt Reopening The Palace theatre with a concert for his new Album?- Page 6

[TheatreFan4]

Posted: 5/6/24 at 8:55pm

Call_me_jorge said: "TheatreFan4 said: "So like... His engagement at The Palace just seems to not be selling which is... we'll it's hilarious."

Are we surprised?"

Oh not at all. After they booked him an arena tour and astroturfed the hell out of it? I honestly think his father is bankrolling his whole career... 

 

[OhHiii]

Posted: 5/6/24 at 9:37pm

It is absolutely absurd to me that the reopening act of the LEGENDARY Palace Theathre is Ben Platt. Like in what world is that in any way meaningful? The sales show exactly what I mean. 

What I will say though is that originally, the plan was Lady Gaga doing a residency to re-open the venue. Rumor is she’s pregnant, so I imagine that fell through relatively last minute and they weren’t ultimately able to book a replacement given that the Nederlanders no doubt were the ones to add in that line about Ben maybe not being the first act there in the press release. If Ben was the original plan, the release would have been “BEN PLATT TO REOPEN THE PALACE!” And it was very much not that lol.

What a fumble.

[Bette's Turban]

Posted: 5/6/24 at 9:39pm

His tour isn’t selling well either.  

[rosscoe(au)]

Posted: 5/6/24 at 9:47pm

Unless he’s in a show that gets great reviews he can’t sell tickets, his Palace shows are basically empty. I mean who came up with idea that he needed that many, four would have been enough. But yes this seems to be bank rolled by his father. 

[TheatreFan4]

Posted: 5/6/24 at 10:10pm

OhHiii said: "It is absolutely absurd to me that the reopening act of theLEGENDARY Palace Theathreis Ben Platt. Like in what world is that in any way meaningful? The sales show exactly what I mean.

What I will say though is that originally, the plan was Lady Gaga doing a residency to re-open the venue. Rumor is she’s pregnant, so I imagine that fell through relatively last minute and they weren’t ultimately able to book a replacement given that the Nederlanders no doubt were the ones to add in that line about Ben maybe not being the first act there in the press release. If Ben was the original plan, the release would have been “BEN PLATT TO REOPEN THE PALACE!” And it was very much not that lol.

What a fumble."

The Gaga Pregnancy rumors were way back in October, she's not pregnant. 

Updated On: 5/6/24 at 10:10 PM

[OhHiii]

Posted: 5/7/24 at 4:46am

TheatreFan4 said: "The Gaga Pregnancy rumors were way back in October, she'snot pregnant."

You must not be online much because this is very much still speculated.

[ACL2006]

Posted: 5/7/24 at 7:19am

it would suck for them to do a Grand Reopening of the Palace while Ben Platt is there. Save it for an actual Broadway show and one that'll fill the theater.

[Impeach2017]

Posted: 5/7/24 at 7:21am

Here's an idea: why not lighten up, pull out your daggers and wish him well?  He's not an axe murderer (as far as we know).  The word "residency" seems to be triggering for some people, as well as the fact that he comes from money.

[BroadwayNYC2]

Posted: 5/7/24 at 1:21pm

take a breath. 

[jimmycurry01]

Posted: 5/7/24 at 8:07pm

Impeach2017 said: "Here's an idea: why not lighten up, pull out your daggers and wish him well? He's not an axe murderer (as far as we know). The word "residency" seems to be triggering for some people, as well as the fact that he comes from money."

Ben Platt is a good musical theatre performer, but he is not the act to reopen a landmark theatre. He doesn't have the draw or charisma for this gig. The palace has hosted some legendary concerts, and this isn't likely to be one.

It don't care about how he got in this position. I don't find anything wrong with family, friends, or friends of friends opening doors, but this does feel like an unearned vanity project. For a show that opens in less than a few weeks, it is grossly undersold and will likely result in steep discounts and heavy papering to make the place look full to those who did pay full price. That really suggests this idea was a colossal miss for all involved, and being a Broadway interest board, it is perfectly acceptable to discuss what lead to this, and what the likely outcome will be.

[Broadway Flash]

Posted: 5/7/24 at 10:38pm

Why didn’t they go to Idina??  She’s going on tour, could have been the perfect way to open the theatre. Not ben 

[Robbie2]

Posted: 5/7/24 at 10:57pm

It is absolutely absurd to me that the reopening act of the LEGENDARY Palace Theatre is Ben Platt.

 

***This is what everyone in the industry and around town is saying.........Why did Nederlander get Ben Platt??? He's not a star, it should have been a top music star in the league of Gaga, Bette, Cher, JLO!

[Play Esq.]

Posted: 5/8/24 at 12:51am

Robbie2 said: "It is absolutely absurd to me that the reopening act of the LEGENDARY Palace Theatre is Ben Platt.



***This is what everyone in the industry and around town is saying.........Why did Nederlander get Ben Platt??? He's not a star, it should have been a top musicstar in the league ofGaga, Bette, Cher, JLO!"

....you had me until JLO.

[MezzA101]

Posted: 5/16/24 at 5:45pm

Ben Platt scheduled for Seth Meyers tonight.

[rosscoe(au)]

Posted: 5/16/24 at 6:21pm

That won’t help sales. He comes across as privileged, not endearing. 

[Jarethan]

Posted: 5/16/24 at 6:36pm

I have to admit that I was surprised when he was announced, but I figured that he had a lot to do with the success of DEH and Parade, so maybe I was wrong.  Friends asked me to purchase tickets for them, because they don't like to buy on-line, etc., and it was a present for their 20 - 23 year old granddaughter who loved him in DEH when she was like 12 or 15.

I was amazed how many seats were available essentially all the time for an engagement that is starting so soon.  I guess people would rather see in in a show with a book, rather than a concert.

[Broadway Flash]

Posted: 5/16/24 at 7:01pm

I’m surprised it’s not even on TDF

[Wick3]

Posted: 5/16/24 at 11:14pm

Is there a discount code? Do you think it will be on TKTS?

[Voter]

Posted: 5/20/24 at 5:35pm

Broadway Flash said: "I’m surprised it’s not even on TDF"


Ticket prices have decreased by $10-20. However, this is selling horribly. 
 

Should have gotten a more respectable and better artist to open the palace. 

[GiantsInTheSky2]

Posted: 5/20/24 at 6:28pm

I honestly don’t think the mistake was going with Ben Platt. His audience from DEH are now adults with (hopefully) their own income, and he was incredibly well received in Parade. His audience skews younger and most of them probably have no idea about the history of the Palace, other than it’s another Broadway theater, so this has/d the potential to extend its legacy.

The real mistake was using this monumental occasion to promote a new solo album that no one was ever asking for. This should have been built as an evening of Broadway standards and classics, with special guests (‘Ben & Friends’) to round out the evening. This should be a celebration of the history and reverence for the stars that came before and a new era for the theater. Instead we’re getting…..this. 

I’m not particularly fond of his voice myself (specifically chose to see both DEH and Parade when his understudy/alternate was on) but if he doesn’t at least open with Judy’s Palace Medley, this entire thing will have been a misfire. 

 

[everythingtaboo]

Posted: 5/20/24 at 8:40pm

I looked at dates for some of the other stops and..sales ain't good overall. I really cannibalized his own audience by doing two weeks on Broadway, and all his stop immediately following are all over the Northeast, easily accessible to the Palace.

[TheatreFan4]

Posted: 5/20/24 at 9:06pm

GiantsInTheSky2 said: "I honestly don’t think the mistake was going with Ben Platt. His audience from DEH are now adults with (hopefully) their own income, and he was incredibly well received in Parade. His audience skews younger andmost of them probably have no idea about the history of the Palace, other than it’s another Broadway theater, so this has/d the potential to extendits legacy.

The real mistake was using this monumentaloccasion to promote a new solo album that no one was ever asking for. This should have been built as an evening of Broadway standards and classics, with special guests (‘Ben& Friends’)to round out the evening. This should be a celebration of thehistory and reverence for the stars that came before and a new era for the theater. Instead we’re getting…..this.

I’m not particularly fond of his voice myself (specifically chose to see both DEH and Parade when his understudy/alternate was on) but if he doesn’t at least open with Judy’s Palace Medley, this entire thing will have been a misfire.

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The mistake was absolutely going with Ben Platt. He does not have a single hit song. Ask anyone who is not one of his diehards (of which there are few) to name a song of his. On Spotify, only one of his songs that isn't from DEH is among his Top 5 most listened. He only has 3M monthly listeners on Spotify, which is pitiful. None of his singles have charted on Billboard. Where is the evidence to support a 3 week residency in one of the largest broadway houses? He is not a pop star. It isn't real.

[SweetLips22]

Posted: 5/21/24 at 1:00am

Where is Peter Allen when you need him??

We need camels/kick lines etc etc

Ben Boring Platt---Nah!

[Robbie2]

Posted: 5/21/24 at 1:03am

SweetLips22 said: "Where is Peter Allen when you need him??

We need camels/kick lines etc etc

Ben Boring Platt---Nah!"

 

Yea, Hugh Jackman as Peter Allen at the Palace!

[Play Esq.]

Posted: 5/21/24 at 1:12pm

Any chance this would be canceled? Opening is next week and ticket sales look abysmal. I guess they could just limit the run.