Now that the reviews are out what goes first JCS or Godspell?

[PlayItAgain]

Posted: 3/22/12 at 11:15pm

This depends on who replaces Hunter Parrish. But based on the reviews it got tonight, plus having a way bigger cast plus a bigger theater I honestly thing JCS closes first....

what do you all think?

[ACL2006]

Posted: 3/22/12 at 11:21pm

I'll second JCS closes first and that Godspell will get that last best revival Tony nom.

[junkyard]

Posted: 3/23/12 at 6:31am

plenty of tourist dollars available for both shows to go thru the summer and maybe until the end of the year. Both are popular brand names and will sell well at TKTS......HOWEVER DISCOUNT SALES MIGHT HELP YOU BREAK EVEN EACH WEEK BUT WILL NOT HELP PRODUCERS SHOW AN EVENTUAL PROFIT

[Johnnycantdecide]

Posted: 3/23/12 at 7:36am

Why don't we stop hedging bets on which show will closes first and start being happy that each show is employing so many people and is on Broadway?

I hate treads like this.

[juggles]

Posted: 3/23/12 at 8:38am

I agree, Johnnycantdecide. I do hope that they both run for a very long time. I never take any notice of reviews, after all its just a handful of critics that aren't always honest. Some can be spiteful and political perhaps from some remark/incident from the past that they won't let go. They become all too power mad IMO and I prefer to make my own mind up about a production.
In addition there's sometimes an up and coming youngster who wants to make a name for him/herself by always being controversial. These are the ones that concentrate more on their writing skills [narcissists] rather than the production to the extent one doesn't know what they are going on about.





Updated On: 3/23/12 at 08:38 AM

[castlestreet]

Posted: 3/23/12 at 8:49am

You all give critics WAY too much power- I don't think anyone was expecting Superstar's reviews to be stellar- no matter what happened out of town- this has never been the darling of the NY critics- everyone was playing taps for Godspell months ago and yet they are still playing 8 shows a week- they will both be around for while I'm sure- at the VERY least Superstar can play through the summer months and who knows after that with shows posting closing notices and all the other unknowns.

[Eris0303]

Posted: 3/23/12 at 9:03am

All I want to know is who would win in a fight? Hunter or Paul? I spoke to Hunter and he thinks "Jesus Fighting" would involve a lot of lightening.

[mee.who]

Posted: 3/23/12 at 9:11am

My vote goes to Paul. The dude almost quit acting to jump out of helicopters and fight forest fires. I mean, come on.

[WhizzerMarvin]

Posted: 3/23/12 at 9:23am

I never understand the argument that someone doesn't want a show to close because it's employing so many people. You do realize that another show will move in and employ another set people right?

If The Mountaintop had found replacements and run for another 6 months perhaps Once wouldn't have been able to find a home on Broadway. Sure some people were put out of work when it closed, but now new people are employed and everyone else will move on to new projects. That's the nature of the business. If everything was a hit and ran we would never have anything new to see.

I sometimes wish there was a two year running cap on any show just so we can have constant turnover. This gives audiences a lot more new stuff to see and it would foster growth on the creative side.

I realize it's subjective as to whether a show is "good" or "bad," but I'm not sad when something I think is crap closes. Why should we mourn unless we have a close attachment to someone in the production? Make way for something better to come along.

Updated On: 3/23/12 at 09:23 AM

[castlestreet]

Posted: 3/23/12 at 10:34am

I have to agree with whizzer- if you're not a fan or think the show sucks there should be no shame in thinking it needs to close- most actors know when they are in a bad production- doesn't mean that they arent proud of their work or getting that far- but bad is bad- fair and sqaure.

[CurtainPullDowner]

Posted: 3/23/12 at 11:23am

If you kill these two shows they will only be resurrected at a later date.

[newintown]

Posted: 3/23/12 at 11:33am

I'll wager that both productions will be taken to the World Court and convicted of crimes against humanity.

Des McAnuff and Ken Davenport will be sentenced to wrestle naked behind the TKTS booth nightly for an entire season.

[newintown]

Posted: 3/23/12 at 11:48am

Whizzer, I'm with you on a running cap. 2 years might be a bit brief, but I am truly sick of theme park rides on Broadway, not to mention the regular limp shouts on here of "Oh my God, Shelia Queefendorfer is playing Glinda!"

There seem to be a lot of people who say they love theatre, but really only want to see the same 10-15 shows over and over and over again.

[Mister Matt]

Posted: 3/23/12 at 12:19pm

Don't I know it! Like those annoying Sondheimians. They think the Santorum Sondheim squirts out his ass is better than anything anyone else has ever written.

People just shouldn't see or discuss something they enjoy or are passionate about. It's so gauche.

[showinoff]

Posted: 3/23/12 at 12:24pm

Did you really feel that they reviews for JCS are an indicator that it is going to close? I would love to hear everyone's thoughts.

[ElphabaGoodman]

Posted: 3/23/12 at 2:42pm

Which show closes first is not going to be highly influenced by critics. I expect Godspell to close before Jesus Christ Superstar.

[Gaveston2]

Posted: 3/23/12 at 2:59pm

I'm curious. Has Broadway become so successful that theaters are never dark (the occasional renovation notwithstanding)?

Because that seems to be the premise of the "When God closes a show, He opens a window" argument.

[quizking101]

Posted: 3/23/12 at 3:00pm

Per CurtainCritic, Critic-wise both shows were about the same (Godspell: 63 and JCS: 62...The critics quibble on different elements for each.

I think JCS may cave first given its lack of star power and it's very heavy-handed approach to the story of Christ. GODSPELL has the star power (with Corbin Bleu soon taking the helm) and also a friendlier, more engaging approach. It's also lasted this long, so why not suspect it will go the distance, at least until a year.

[blaxx]

Posted: 3/23/12 at 3:01pm

Des McAnuff and Ken Davenport will be sentenced to wrestle naked behind the TKTS booth nightly for an entire season.

Ew?

[bwayphreak234]

Posted: 3/23/12 at 3:11pm

I am not for a two year running cap, or any cap for that matter. If the show is selling well, the producers will want to keep it running since people are going to see it. I would think that Jesus Christ Superstar would run longer and snag that fourth nominee, but Corbin Bleu may keep Godspell running a little longer than Jesus Christ Superstar.

[ChenoKahn]

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

Right blaxx, if they did the crime why would they punish innocent people?

[Gaveston2]

Posted: 3/23/12 at 3:19pm

I am not for a two year running cap, or any cap for that matter.

I doubt that was a serious suggestion. I'm sure Whizzer realizes that nobody would take the huge risk of investing in a Broadway show if it weren't for the possibility of an enormous payoff from a long, long run.

[broadwayjim42]

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

Thank you, CurtainPullerDowner, for my laugh for the day. That was classic.:)

[jimmycurry01]

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

"I never understand the argument that someone doesn't want a show to close because it's employing so many people. You do realize that another show will move in and employ another set people right?"

I never understand why people don't get this argument. While a show closing means employment for a whole new cast in a whole new show, it does mean unemployment for the entire cast that just lost their jobs. There are thousands of actors out there trying to make it. It could be months, if not years before they get another Broadway show. It could be months before they get any show at all. If JSC closes this cast doesn't automatically get offered jobs in the next show moving in. It is certainly a valid argument to say that it is wrong to bet against their employment.

[ChildrenwillListen]

Posted: 3/23/12 at 3:28pm

Corbin Bleu is taking Hunter's place. I guess that means Godspell will be closing soon. SO GLAD I saw Hunter when I did.