LSOH Closing?- Page 2

[catcher]

Posted: 4/12/04 at 1:46am

Does anyone know when the cast is conracted until?

[Al Dente]

Posted: 4/12/04 at 11:10am

Yeah Jack, I feel really pathetic now that you've said I am. Gosh I'm so terribly wounded, I may never post again and start one of those *pathetic* threads about why I'm going, in hopes that everyone will beg me to stay. Whatever your reasons/stake in this are, is irrelevant to the fact that the show is NO ONE's idea of a hit. Face it. And furthermore, I was (for once) defending it's teflon status. Now who's pathetic?

[FindingNamo]

Posted: 4/12/04 at 11:50am

Please stay.

[Al Dente]

Posted: 4/12/04 at 11:52am

As usual, Namo=Genius.

[Broadwaylilhead]

Posted: 4/12/04 at 11:53am

Bu-Bye

[Al Dente]

Posted: 4/12/04 at 11:55am

You first.

[Jack42]

Posted: 4/12/04 at 12:07pm

Oh Al Darling. I didn't say YOU were pathetic. Don't go getting drama queen on me. I refered to your statistical data reporting was pathetic. And it's no secret you don't like the production currently on stage at the Virginia. Stunt casting would definitely keep percentages into "hit status" - so I agree with your statement that alternative casting would see it run for a longer time. I never said it was a "HIT". But for a show that so many said would close after the reviews came out (cough, Al) let's be honest for a moment and say, despite what anyone thinks - it's been the little (big) show that could this season. And by that I mean - it's held it's own so far.

Catcher

I don't know about LSOH contracts, but aren't most a year from opening night?

Updated On: 4/12/04 at 12:07 PM

[LouW95]

Posted: 4/12/04 at 12:13pm

LSOH reviews: According to Variety LSOH got 9 positive to raves against 3 negatives and that is better than all the other revivals. The only one close is Wonderful Town but Donna got the raves while the show was described as adequate. I dont think it will happen but LSOH should win best revival.

[redhotinnyc2]

Posted: 4/12/04 at 12:16pm

I tend to trust the judgement of my musical theatre performer friends who see shows - and everyone I know who has seen this show HATED it...so I'd be happy to see it close and make room for something good.

[LouW95]

Posted: 4/12/04 at 12:19pm

Too bad your "theatre friends" didnt like it...mine loved it. Maybe yours are somehow related to Alice Ripley or someone fired in FL. Updated On: 4/12/04 at 12:19 PM

[PennyLou]

Posted: 4/12/04 at 12:26pm

redhotinnyc2 ~ Maybe instead of going by the judgement of your "theater friends" maybe you should form your own judgement on the show. Maybe, I don't know see it to make your own judgement before you wish it to cloes.

[LouW95]

Posted: 4/12/04 at 1:13pm

Have seen it 5X and LSOH is wonderful. I suggest you do the same. Updated On: 4/13/04 at 01:13 PM

[redhotinnyc2]

Posted: 4/12/04 at 2:00pm

Whoa guys - I thought I made myself clear - my friends are my friends because I like and trust them and generally we all agree about our theatrical tastes...I've rarely disagreed with them and I hate Kerry Butler - so thats the end of that. I'd have loved to see Alice Ripley do it. And why should I spend all that money to see a show with leads I hate and bad reviews from my knowledgable friends who are all in the business?
'Nuff said.

Updated On: 4/12/04 at 02:00 PM

[localonecrew]

Posted: 4/12/04 at 2:20pm

the same thinking is used when people protest outside a movie that they have never seen. genius.

[redhotinnyc2]

Posted: 4/12/04 at 2:27pm

wow you guys do get intense on these subjects. What it all boils down to for me is that I have no interest in seeing it with this cast and this director. Everything I've heard about the show has been negative - other than what people post on this board. I understand that you guys may love the show and I think that's great - but as for me - I'd prefer to see some real art go into that theatre rather than yet another revival or a badly done show.

[jrb_actor]

Posted: 4/12/04 at 2:42pm

But, it isn't as if this production isn't attempting to be art or well done--it just isn't landing with everyone. The fact also is that audiences are eating it up. I DO recommend it to people because I know they will have fun and enjoy it, regardless of any critique I might have of it. It's one of the few shows on Broadway that average Joe theatregoer and his kids are going to enjoy. If it creates future Broadway audiences, then I say good for it's being around, and may it be around for some time!

If you happen to not like Kerry and Hunter, go see it when they leave. Perhaps you will like others in the production. It is a handsome production of the musical--I hope we can agree on that.

[redhotinnyc2]

Posted: 4/12/04 at 3:06pm

JRB = that was very eloquently said and you make a lot of sense. I, myself just don't want to spend any more money on revivals of shows I've seen (or been in) a hundred times. But if it brings new audiences to the Theatre and someone out there enjoys it - I think thats great.

[magic8ball]

Posted: 4/13/04 at 1:06am

EDITED.

Updated On: 4/13/04 at 01:06 AM

[LouW95]

Posted: 4/13/04 at 3:00pm

Little Shop Grosses more than 540,000 or 93% last week. (April 4-11). That is wonderful!!! Updated On: 4/13/04 at 03:00 PM

[mamamia sammy]

Posted: 4/13/04 at 3:05pm

jobs! jobs! jobs!

[jrb_actor]

Posted: 4/13/04 at 3:19pm

yes, and you know you all want it to last long enough for me to get the chance to be in it!!!! Right? =oD