Next show to close? — Page 2

EponineThenardier, there were a ton of people behind ASU, but it still closed anyway. The Palace is a huge theatre, and it'll be hard to file people into such a big theatre for a show that doesn't have much hype.

My vote is Lestat.

I didn't think Festen's numbers were that bad. And it must cost next to nothing to produce.

I can't believe people aren't saying WELL. It was in the 20's last week. But hopefully with the great reviews it will pull through. I love that show.

Anyway, my vote probably goes to RIng of Fire.

As much as I love it, I can't help think that Dirty Rotten Scoundrels will be gone soon. I LOVE that show, but I'm just not quite sure how long it will still be on after Norbert's gone.

My vote goes to Lestat, and yes I have seen it.

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Lestat

Updated On: 4/10/06 at 08:12 PM

I agree with popular_elphie - Lestat.

As long as DRS is above $600,000 every week, they have nothing to worry about.

I'm with you Dollypop regarding "Lestat"! I think we are in the majority.

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There is a big argument that "a show of better quality and merit" deserve the space.

On some level, I agree, but on another level, if the show is breaking even every week (whcih in essence should not warrant it's staying open for very long), and everyone is having fun and getting paid, then why not?

Wow. What a gruesome subject this is. I was uncomfortable the first time a subject like this was proposed but here we go again.

Say what you will about shows you don't like but they are the children of their composers/writers and the lifeline of hundreds of individuals behind the scenes, on stage and in the f.o.h. who have all pinned their hopes on their show's success. Most shows, even the crap ones, are a labor of love (except for Rockabye Hamlet and Carmelina which had to be the spawn of...but I digress...) I just kind of feel that most of you, if you had an ailing child would be offended if the neighbours took wagers on when the kid was going to die...

But hey, it is, at least for a few more months anyway until Bush strips away the rest of our rights, still a free country and I'll defend to my stage death your right to contribute to this subject. It just seems such a shame that we, who obviously have such a great love for Broadway, couldn't find a more positive use for our negative energy (like organizing a whispering campaign that watching movies causes cancer, so if you want to save your life, see a Broadway show.....)

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Updated On: 4/11/06 at 02:33 AM

Spelling Bee is one of the least expensive to run and most profitable shows (percentage-wise) on Broadway. It's going to be around for at least a couple of years.

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I can see some potential in Lestat belive it or not. I mean it could start a new 'gothic' era in the world of musicals. That made no sense.

I may be wrong, but I'm pretty sure that given its across the board rave reviews, WELL is going to stick around through the Tonys at least. Jane Houdysell is probably the favorite to win Best Featured Actress and the play will likely compete for Best Play, Director and Lead Actress. Now, whether a win or two will be enough to turn around its box office fortunes is a questionable, but the producers knew going in that it was going to be a tough sell with no celebrities on board (while every other play in town has major box office names involved), so it would be odd for them to throw in the towel even before the nominations come out in a just month's time.

SOUVENIR posted similar box office numbers a few months ago -- and didn't get nearly the same kind of positive reviews as WELL, except for Judy Kaye's performance -- and still ran almost three months.

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Updated On: 4/11/06 at 09:20 PM