LEOPOLDSTADT Extends through July 2023

[jacobsnchz14]

Posted: 12/8/22 at 9:35am

"'Leopoldstadt' receives extension on Broadway"by Broadway News' Ruthie Fierberg - "Tom Stoppard's latest Broadway play "Leopoldstadt" has been extended through July 2, 2023 at the Longacre Theatre. Tickets were previously on sale through March 12.

The production began performances on Sept. 14, 2022 and officially opened on Oct. 2. Directed by Patrick Marber, "Leopoldstadt" tells the story of a Jewish family in Vienna over the span of 50 years. Beginning in 1899, the drama examines the evolution of one Jewish family from the comfort of assimilation to annihilation during the Holocaust to survival after devastation. The work marks Stoppard's 19th play on Broadway."

[dramamama611]

Posted: 12/8/22 at 9:41am

Wow, good for them!  

[ACL2006]

Posted: 12/8/22 at 10:29am

Fantastic!

[Auggie27]

Posted: 12/8/22 at 10:31am

Among the best theater news of the week or month. Terrific. 

[quizking101]

Posted: 12/8/22 at 10:38am

This reminds me of “The Ferryman”. They are definitely hedging their bets for Tony love and I can definitely envision a cast change around the time the extension starts.

[jkcohen626]

Posted: 12/8/22 at 11:36am

Feels a bit premature to me to count on being able to do business all the way through July. I guess their probable Tony win will help for June and July, but could definitely see it hitting some slumps before then in the Spring. 

I think it's a really good and very important work though, so I'm definitely rooting for it! 

[HogansHero]

Posted: 12/8/22 at 1:07pm

jkcohen626 said: "Feels a bit premature to me to count on being able to do business all the way through July. I guess their probable Tony win will help for June and July, but could definitely see it hitting some slumps before then in the Spring."

Actually, it's not premature because it lets them test the advance if they are concerned (which I doubt) and also because, of course, if they sell no tickets they can always cancel the extension (which, again, I doubt would ever happen). Remember that the extension to the Tony noms (which in this case will sell tickets) is about 6 frames. This show is (obviously) not a tourist show so you can't apply the tourist show dynamic. Winter is not a bad time to sell tickets to a show like this, local WOM is selling tickets, and I am aware of a decent amount of repeat business. Put all of this together and I feel the announcement was well timed (and will even sell some holiday presents).

[pethian]

Posted: 12/8/22 at 2:33pm

HogansHero said:  This show is (obviously) not a tourist show so you can't apply the tourist show dynamic. Winter is not a bad time to sell tickets to a show like this, local WOM is selling tickets, and I am aware of a decent amount of repeat business. Put all of this together and I feel the announcement was well timed (and will even sell some holiday presents)."

 

Couldn't agree more. This announcement is welcome and wonderful news.

 

[jkcohen626]

Posted: 12/8/22 at 3:07pm

HogansHero said: "jkcohen626 said: "Feels a bit premature to me to count on being able to do business all the way through July. I guess their probable Tony win will help for June and July, but could definitely see it hitting some slumps before then in the Spring."

Actually, it's not premature because it lets them test the advance if they are concerned (which I doubt) and also because, of course, if they sell no tickets they can always cancel the extension (which, again, I doubt would ever happen). Remember that the extension to the Tony noms (which in this case will sell tickets) is about 6 frames. This show is (obviously) not a tourist show so you can't apply the tourist show dynamic. Winter is not a bad time to sell tickets to a show like this, local WOM is selling tickets, and I am aware of a decent amount of repeat business. Put all of this together and I feel the announcement was well timed (and will even sell some holiday presents)."

Right!

I didn't put this in my comment, but I agree that this could be a strong Winter show. I was honestly more thinking about a Spring slump as the audience for this show is potentially lured away by Spring openers. That being said, if it continues to do well, I think the money and calculus will be there to keep it open until the Tonys.  

[PipingHotPiccolo]

Posted: 12/8/22 at 3:11pm

Im not financial expert but it seems this show has an enormous cast, and yet is succeeding without selling out the theater by any stretch. The producers seem very willing to toss up tickets on TDF, always a smart move because it helps with word of mouth with the very crowd you want: theatergoers. 

meanwhile i saw the show recently and have been so internally conflicted about my cold reaction to it, though im thrilled its succeeding and more people will be exposed to it. 

[inception]

Posted: 12/8/22 at 3:23pm

HogansHero said: "This show is (obviously) not a tourist show so you can't apply the tourist show dynamic.

I am probably a prime example.  While this adds another option for my March trip,  no stars means I probably won't choose it over Jessica Chastain in A Doll's House or Oscar Isaac in The Sign in...at BAM.

I still have 13 weeks to decide on 3 openings in my schedule.

[HogansHero]

Posted: 12/8/22 at 4:49pm

jkcohen626 said: "I was honestly more thinking about a Spring slump as the audience for this show is potentially lured away by Spring openers."

I would expect that it will have a technical slump but my guess is it will not be a debilitating one and I also believe the that six weeks of modest sales while the new spring show frenzy shifts into high gear is something these (well-heeled) producers have already prepared for.

Side note re TDF etc. The Longacre has a balcony that's (to be charitable) not prime. Also, the rear sides of the orchestra are almost absurdly to the side (so much so that one might feel they could order drinks at Hurleys without leaving their house right rear orchestra seats). 

[ErmengardeStopSniveling]

Posted: 12/8/22 at 5:07pm

Wonder how close it is to recoupment? Was capitalized at $8M so it likely has a way to go.

[jkcohen626]

Posted: 12/8/22 at 5:38pm

HogansHero said: "jkcohen626 said: "I was honestly more thinking about a Spring slump as the audience for this show is potentially lured away by Spring openers."

I would expect that it will have a technical slump but my guess is it will not be a debilitating one and I also believe the that six weeks of modest sales while the new spring show frenzy shifts into high gear is something these (well-heeled) producers have already prepared for.

Side note re TDF etc. The Longacre has a balcony that's (to be charitable) not prime. Also, the rear sides of the orchestra are almost absurdly to the side (so much so that one might feel they could order drinks at Hurleys without leaving their house right rear orchestra seats)."

That is so interesting you say that about the balcony because I have actually liked it better than a lot of other balconies I've sat in! I sat in Balc Row E for both Macbeth and Leopoldstadt and, while I'm sure both would've been much better in a prime orchestra seat, I thought it was still a solid view and didn't feel so far away. 

I am so curious about what this show's weekly running cost is! 

[jagman1062]

Posted: 12/8/22 at 9:42pm

So happy for the cast, crew, and creatives. This show was by far, my favorite show of the fall and deserves to be seen by so many more people. 

[blaxx]

Posted: 12/8/22 at 10:11pm

jagman1062 said: "So happy for the cast, crew, and creatives. This show was by far, my favorite show of the fall and deserves to be seen by so many more people."

Can anyone share if the NT recording is faithful (enough) to the Broadway production? 

Updated On: 12/8/22 at 10:11 PM

[Robbie2]

Posted: 12/8/22 at 10:15pm

jagman1062 said: "So happy for the cast, crew, and creatives. This show was by far, my favorite show of the fall and deserves to be seen by so many more people."

True, my favorite play this year and once it wins the TONY for Best Play everyone will want to see it!

 

[hearthemsing22]

Posted: 12/9/22 at 9:39am

Legit sprinted to the box office to get a ticket for the final performance once the extension was announced! So happy for this production!

[Mark_E]

Posted: 12/9/22 at 10:18am

hearthemsing22 said: "Legit sprinted to the box office to get a ticket for the final performance once the extension was announced! So happy for this production!"

If (when?) it wins the Tony, I can definitely see there being a final extension through the summer.

[hearthemsing22]

Posted: 12/9/22 at 10:25am

Mark_E said: "hearthemsing22 said: "Legit sprinted to the box office to get a ticket for the final performance once the extension was announced! So happy for this production!"

If (when?) it wins the Tony, I can definitely see there being a final extension through the summer."

Someone else told me the same-I will do the same if it does announce another extension! 

[everythingtaboo]

Posted: 12/9/22 at 12:55pm

As excited as I was about this show premiering, life got in the way and I totally forgot about it. So I'm thrilled about the extension, it was a great reminder too. Publicity works!

[akhoya87]

Posted: 12/10/22 at 9:28am

HogansHero said: "jkcohen626 said: "Feels a bit premature to me to count on being able to do business all the way through July. I guess their probable Tony win will help for June and July, but could definitely see it hitting some slumps before then in the Spring."

Actually, it's not premature because it lets them test the advance if they are concerned (which I doubt) and also because, of course, if they sell no tickets they can always cancel the extension (which, again, I doubt would ever happen). Remember that the extension to the Tony noms (which in this case will sell tickets) is about 6 frames. This show is (obviously) not a tourist show so you can't apply the tourist show dynamic. Winter is not a bad time to sell tickets to a show like this, local WOM is selling tickets, and I am aware of a decent amount of repeat business. Put all of this together and I feel the announcement was well timed (and will even sell some holiday presents)."

Count me in the repeat business camp.  I saw this again last night, and have confirmed my belief that this is a beautifully constructed play.  I did not appreciate the significance of the cat's cradle -- in so many different dimensions -- and seeing it a second time made me understand/appreciate other aspects of the show.  I may see it a third, with the extension in tow.  Would be interesting to see if there's a cast change, although I cannot imagine someone topping Brandon Uranowitz's performance.

[steven22]

Posted: 12/10/22 at 9:51am

With Caissie rumored to play Diana in the Donmar’s NEXT TO NORMAL, I imagine she may leave LEOPOLDSTADT before it closes. 

[Jarethan]

Posted: 12/10/22 at 2:09pm

HogansHero said: "jkcohen626 said: "I was honestly more thinking about a Spring slump as the audience for this show is potentially lured away by Spring openers."

I would expect that it will have a technical slump but my guess is it will not be a debilitating one and I also believe the that six weeks of modest sales while the new spring show frenzy shifts into high gear is something these (well-heeled) producers have already prepared for.

Side note re TDF etc. The Longacre has a balcony that's (to be charitable) not prime. Also, the rear sides of the orchestra are almost absurdly to the side (so much so that one might feel they could order drinks at Hurleys without leaving their house right rear orchestra seats)."

I started going to the theatre when I was 15, so I have sat in every second balcony many times.  I have always thought that the Longacre has one of the best.  I actually sat in it for Leopoldstadt because I was unwilling to pay the amount they were charging for rear orchestra, and I hate sitting in their mezzanine because it is so badly sloped.  I actually thought my seat was great (I got an aisle seat, so I was comfortable).

Te a slowdown, I assume that is inevitable.  As long as they make their weekly nut, all should be happy.  I would love to know what the breakeven is, given the size of the cast.  Does anyone have any idea?? I’m 

[pethian]

Posted: 12/10/22 at 2:25pm

inception said: "I am probably a prime example. While this adds another option for my March trip, no stars means I probably won't choose it over Jessica Chastain in A Doll's House or Oscar Isaac in The Sign in...at BAM."

 

I appreciate your frankness, and I certainly understand the lure of star-driven theatre, but I was curious--did you not see THE FERRYMAN, LEHMAN TRILOGY, THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME etc?