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NEXT TO NORMAL Sets New Record

Posted: 1/6/10 at 12:29am

After this, no doubt that this show will last to its one year and beyond!

Congrats N2N!!

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/NEXT_TO_NORMAL_Breaks_Box_Office_Record_at_the_Booth_Theatre_20100104

NEXT TO NORMAL Sets New Record

Posted: 1/6/10 at 12:31am

I wouldn't say this means it will run over a year, but I really hope so. Congrats to the cast and crew.

NEXT TO NORMAL Sets New Record

Posted: 1/6/10 at 12:35am

Cool. I thought I'd be traveling to New York sometime early 2010 to see it during closing week, but I have a feeling it'll continue running after I've come and gone. Good for them, although that probably means I won't see it again.

NEXT TO NORMAL Sets New Record

Posted: 1/6/10 at 12:37am

When is 'closing week'?

Give me claws and a hunch, just away from this bunch.

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Posted: 1/6/10 at 12:55am

When is 'closing week'?

There is no closing week scheduled- it's an open run, and has made money every single week since the Tony nominations were announced.

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Posted: 1/6/10 at 12:58am

No, I mean Craww said "Cool. I thought I'd be traveling to New York sometime early 2010 to see it during closing week, but I have a feeling it'll continue running after I've come and gone" - if he was implying that closing week was the week they decide to close it doesn't make sense that it will 'continue running' after he has 'come and gone'..

so I thought by 'closing week' he meant some unofficial week where a lot of shows close due to a drop off in sales.

Give me claws and a hunch, just away from this bunch.

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Posted: 1/6/10 at 1:08am

IDGI.

No, I just meant the week Next to Normal was hypothetically closing. If there is a "closing week" it's not something I'm aware of. Essentially, if N2N had posted a spring closing notice I would have orchestrated my next trip around seeing it one last time. If it makes it past the spring then I won't be seeing it, because I cannot afford to go to NYC in spring and then come back again just to see this one show I've already seen twice. Etc etc. Sorry it was confusing, I didn't want to type up a whole "cool story, bro" to explain my impending spring visit and how N2N does or does not fit into that.

(Also, she.)

Updated On: 1/6/10 at 01:08 AM

NEXT TO NORMAL Sets New Record

Posted: 1/6/10 at 1:13am

"BwayTday

NEXT TO NORMAL Sets New Record
Posted On: 1/6/10 at 12:31:37 AM

I wouldn't say this means it will run over a year, but I really hope so. Congrats to the cast and crew. "

After running VERY strong for 9 months- It seems as thought the show will have no problem with the next 3 to hit their "one year." Especially considering spring break months.

Most people felt the show would tank in September... but here we are. There's better chances of Hair or ITH closing currently.

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Posted: 1/6/10 at 1:26am

When I think about you, I touch myself.

Updated On: 1/6/10 at 01:26 AM

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Posted: 1/6/10 at 4:05am

Oh, please.. this board was completely doubting it!

Don't you ever have anything positive to say? Nothing better to do than come on this message board and leave snide, rude, unneccessary comments on threads that didn't ask for your negativity?

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Posted: 1/6/10 at 5:19am

No, the majority of people would predicting this would tank as soon as the b'way run was announced. It is indeed "the little show that could".

I myself find it fun that here in January, we are more likely considering the possibility that Hair (among others) are weakening and N2N is nowhere in those conversations.

And lots of shows DON'T last a year. LOTS. So it IS quite an accomplishment. Out of the current closings aren't the only two 39 Steps and Shrek? (I don't track these things closely, so I could be forgetting some.)

If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it? These are DISCUSSION boards, not mutual admiration boards. Discussion only occurs when we are willing to hear what others are thinking, regardless of whether it is alignment to our own thoughts.

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Posted: 1/6/10 at 5:29am

N2N must be close to recouping...or did it, and I missed the announcement?

Give me claws and a hunch, just away from this bunch.

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Posted: 1/6/10 at 5:40am

We've been saying it must be close for a while....I think since Hair re-couped. I don't see how it hasn't yet.

So, no, you didn't miss any announcement.

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Posted: 1/6/10 at 7:46am

I mean... it's one year. There are A LOT of shows that run one year. What's your point?

"Next To Normal" had its doubters but the majority weren't banking on it completely flopping and/or sinking.

Sorry but the reputation that surrounds this show has hardly qualified it as an "Avenue Q" or any other 'little show that could'. Regardless, congrats to all.

Many people, myself included, thought there was no way the show would run as long as it has, especially given how it opened with absolutely no advance sale at all. It absolutely became one of those word of mouth shows that no one thought would be as successful as it was.

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Posted: 1/6/10 at 9:09am

At this point it is safe (imo) to say the show will run at least as long as Alice Ripley wants it to. As long as she stays in the show, I think it will keep bringing in enough dough to run - a year, two years, at least.

Once (if) she decides to leave, it will be interesting to see what audiences decide to do. When is her contract up, and does anyone know if she is planning to re-up?

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Posted: 1/6/10 at 9:18am

When is her contract up, and does anyone know if she is planning to re-up?

With the exception of Tveit, the principle cast signed for a year, which would take the show to late March. She mentioned the possibility of extending, but obviously nothing is definite yet. It will be interesting to see if they indeed cast a replacement, who that might be. There are endless possibilities (but that's a discussion for another thread!)

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Posted: 1/6/10 at 11:30am

"Many people, myself included, thought there was no way the show would run as long as it has, especially given how it opened with absolutely no advance sale at all. It absolutely became one of those word of mouth shows that no one thought would be as successful as it was. "

Not to mention it's a show with very prickly subject matter... and it's not really a "feel good", all-singing all-dancing spectacular. And had zero name recognition outside of theatre fans.

"...everyone finally shut up, and the audience could enjoy the beginning of the Anatevka Pogram in peace."

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Posted: 1/6/10 at 11:58am

I am so glad to see this show doing well. It deals with a complicated subject matter in a time when theater-goers would rather not think or deal with things that hit too close to home. Kudos!

I have tickets for the show tomorrow night, which will be my second time seeing Next to Normal and I'm excited to see Kyle Dean Massey's take on Gabe.

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Posted: 1/6/10 at 12:29pm

I STRONGLY disagree.

After its Tony wins, this was simply not the "little show that could" - it was only open 2 months prior to the Tonys. That's not enough time to gauge its fate...

The general public may have had doubt but this musical came with great buzz and a strong team/cast (in relative Broadway Community terms). It comes nowhere close to becoming the next Avenue Q or the "little show that could".

When I think about you, I touch myself.

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Posted: 1/6/10 at 1:29pm

I thought the whole "little show that could" thing referred to Avenue Q beating the juggernaut that was Wicked.

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Posted: 1/6/10 at 2:02pm

In economic terms every show that isn't produced by Disney, Geffen, or Really Useful is a "little show that could," but why is this worth arguing? Why must this label be placed on any show at all? Fer cry eye...

Bought my Pee-wee Herman Show tickets! Yahoooo!

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Posted: 1/6/10 at 2:43pm

To be honest, who do you think has won between Avenue Q or Wicked?

*cough* Wicked's still running on Broadway, West End, Germany, Sydney and many other places*

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Posted: 1/6/10 at 3:22pm

True but Avenue Q is a completely different sort of show to Wicked, and it is still running in New York Off-Broadway and until March in London. Im sure the producers made alot more than they expected to and are very happy!

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Posted: 1/6/10 at 3:23pm

"To be honest, who do you think has won between Avenue Q or Wicked?

*cough* Wicked's still running on Broadway, West End, Germany, Sydney and many other places*"

You clearly missed the boat on this one. AVENUE Q is, by far, the winner. WICKED has had immense (almost sickening) financial success, no doubt, but AVENUE Q deservedly "won" and will continue to.

xoxoxo

When I think about you, I touch myself.

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Posted: 1/6/10 at 3:29pm

Avenue Q is *near to closing* and no longer has the presence Wicked has internationally. I applaud Avenue Q for winning the Tony, great! I'm sure Avenue Q would want to trade places with Wicked's success anyday.

I personally think, as a production, Wicked has, and will continue to win. Avenue Q had a good run, but it doesn't have the commercial success Wicked has. And, unfortunately, that's what counts.

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