Music Man Closing 11/27?

[Strange Lupone]

Posted: 9/12/22 at 1:15pm

Did I miss the announcement that it’s wrapping up 11/27? I thought Hugh had said he’s in it til 1/1/23? Telecharge not selling tix after 11/27.

[jacobsnchz14]

Posted: 9/12/22 at 1:27pm

If it’s true, I wonder if ALW will finally get his dream theatre for Cinderella. I’d be surprised if it was closing, but stranger things have happened. 

[BrodyFosse123]

Posted: 9/12/22 at 1:27pm

Strange Lupone said: "Did I miss the announcement that it’s wrapping up 11/27? I thought Hugh had said he’s in it til 1/1/23? Telecharge not selling tix after 11/27."

I guess you missed the memo but ALL shows release tickets in monthly blocks.  Apparently this current block cut off is Nov 27 so next block should be very soon.  

[ElephantLoveMedley]

Posted: 9/12/22 at 1:29pm

The rumor is that Back to the Future has been hovering around the Winter Garden for a late spring/early summer 2023 opening.

Updated On: 9/12/22 at 01:29 PM

[Sutton Ross]

Posted: 9/12/22 at 1:31pm

I thought Hugh was done in November. I thought the plan all along was to close when he leaves. No?

[EDSOSLO858]

Posted: 9/12/22 at 1:32pm

ElephantLoveMedley said: "The rumor is thatBack to the Futurehas been hovering around the Winter Garden for a late spring/early summer 2023 opening."

Correct, and Cinderella will be taking the Imperial for an early spring opening. 

[Strange Lupone]

Posted: 9/12/22 at 1:35pm

Well, if the show is set to close 1/1/23 (as I’m fairly certain it had been announced), it makes NO sense to release that final month as it’s own block of tickets. Let alone, it being December when it can be crazy in this town with tourists and scheduling and Rockettes.

Maybe Hugh wants a month off before the Oscar campaigning REALLY takes off?

Updated On: 9/12/22 at 01:35 PM

[ErmengardeStopSniveling]

Posted: 9/12/22 at 1:40pm

Shows release tickets for however long the producers want to put them on sale, not in monthly blocks.

I have heard the show will close in January after Hugh’s contract. And I have no doubt prices will be sky high between Thanksgiving and New Years. 

[bwayphreak234]

Posted: 9/12/22 at 1:41pm

Strange Lupone said: "Well, if the show is set to close 1/1/23 (as I’m fairly certain it had been announced)

That has actually not been announced... anywhere.

 

[BrodyFosse123]

Posted: 9/12/22 at 1:46pm

The actual final date ever mentioned anywhere for Hugh is Nov 6, 2022.  Tickets being sold thru Nov 27 dismissed that mentioned date.  

[jacobsnchz14]

Posted: 9/12/22 at 1:50pm

EDSOSLO858 said: "ElephantLoveMedley said: "The rumor is thatBack to the Futurehas been hovering around the Winter Garden for a late spring/early summer 2023 opening."

Correct, andCinderellawill be taking the Imperial for an early spring opening."

Oh, yeah! BTTF is SO off my radar and realm of interest, unfortunately, so I neglected to remember that. Was Cinderella also “in talks” or “rumored” as the Palace reopened and the Marquis? (Not trying to shift the convo away from Music Man. lol.)

[JSquared2]

Posted: 9/12/22 at 1:51pm

BrodyFosse123 said: "I guess you missed the memo but ALL shows release tickets in monthly blocks. Apparently this current block cut off is Nov 27 so next block should be very soon."

 

I'm not sure where you got this idea -- but it's patently false.  Shows can release tickets in whatever time block they want.  It does not need to be in monthly increments.

[TaffyDavenport]

Posted: 9/12/22 at 1:57pm

I knew that I saw January 1, 2023 mentioned on here a while back as coming from Hugh himself, and, after a quick search, that info was posted on July 6 by resident Hugh stan "jo." Maybe they can comment as to where and when Hugh said that.

[Bettyboy72]

Posted: 9/12/22 at 2:48pm

This cast has been through the ringer. I can understand if they wanted to wrap up before Christmas and get to enjoy the holiday. I think they’ve made their money back already. 

[Strange Lupone]

Posted: 9/12/22 at 2:58pm

Because Broadway actors want to be out of work.  Oy.

[jkcohen626]

Posted: 9/12/22 at 7:27pm

I REALLY can't see them leaving SOOOO much money on the table by closing before Christmas. It would just be stupid. 

As far as the future of the Winter Garden, I believe Back to the Future is what's currently rumored for it, but that Andrew Lloyd Webber desperately wants it to be able to put in his revolving stage and audience.

Personally, I think The Broadway would be a better fit for Back to the Future, but I also wouldn't give ALW the Winter Garden because a) I don't like him and enjoy when he doesn't get what he wants and b) I don't want him to spend all that time renovating one of the most comfortable, beautiful, and desirable Broadway theatres for what will definitely be a huge flop. 

[ACL2006]

Posted: 9/12/22 at 8:00pm

I'm sure it'll have more to do with getting a decent replacement for Jackman then just continuing the show with just a Broadway name.

[JBroadway]

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

Back in June, Hugh Jackman was on the Hollywood Reported Awards Chatter Podcast - it was a Tony-centric Roundtable episode with him, Jesse Williams, Sam Rockwell, Ruth Negga, and Mary-Louise Parker - it's actually a fantastic conversation, and well-worth a listen.

But I digress - toward the end of the episode, the moderator asks Jackman "so you'll be in your show through...?" and Jackman responds "January."

Because of the phrasing, it's unclear whether he literally meant THROUGH January (as in, the end of January). He also didn't give any indication of whether he's leaving the show, or if the show is closing. But he did specifically say that he'll be done in January.

Now, it's possible that something has changed, but if so, it must be some significant extenuating circumstance: maybe Jackman's film schedule changed abruptly, and he has to honor it. I don't know, but there's no way the producers are opting to move their closing up of their own accord.

 

[Strange Lupone]

Posted: 9/12/22 at 10:42pm

bwayphreak234 said: "Strange Lupone said: "Well, if the show is set to close 1/1/23 (as I’m fairly certain it had been announced)

That has actually not been announced... anywhere.

"

Except by Hugh. And that should count for something, no?

[Dylan Smith4]

Posted: 9/12/22 at 10:58pm

ElephantLoveMedley said: "The rumor is that Back to the Future has been hovering around the Winter Garden for a late spring/early summer 2023 opening."

As great as it would do in the Winter Garden, I think it would do even better at the Broadway Theatre. With the large lobbies, they can decorate them just like in London. Giving it that 80's nostalgia!

[jkcohen626]

Posted: 9/12/22 at 11:18pm

Yeah. Winter Garden over Broadway is a weird choice. WG is a slightly smaller theatre, but I really don't see less than 200 seats making a difference in how successful this show it. I also don't see Back to the Future really benefiting much from the audience being closer (due to the extreme width of the WG) and I think the futuristic circuit board proscenium buildout would look a lot better at The Broadway. Then you add the Broadway's lobbies and it would seem like a done deal to me if I was a BTTF producer. 

[Blockhead24]

Posted: 9/13/22 at 2:13am

Strange Lupone said: "bwayphreak234 said: "Strange Lupone said: "Well, if the show is set to close 1/1/23 (as I’m fairly certain it had been announced)

That has actually not been announced... anywhere.

"

Except by Hugh. And that should count for something, no?"

where?

[Jakeevan942]

Posted: 9/13/22 at 8:10am

Press release dropped that the show closes January 1. Final block of tickets on sale tomorrow.

Updated On: 9/13/22 at 08:10 AM

[Dylan Smith4]

Posted: 9/13/22 at 8:11am

Just announced!

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/THE-MUSIC-MAN-to-Close-on-Broadway-on-January-1-20220913

[OhHiii]

Posted: 9/13/22 at 8:26am

BrodyFosse123 said: "

I guess you missed the memo but ALL shows release tickets in monthly blocks. Apparently this current block cut off is Nov 27 so next block should be very soon. "

Can someone send a memo to let Brody know he doesn’t need to be rude to any and every poster that asks an honest question?