ON THE TOWN Box Office Yikes! — Page 4

hate--
"industry veterans could just sort that all out in advance"

They did more or less. You'll notice that there are no "veteran producers associated with this show, and that the lead producers are first timers in that slot. That's because the "vets" looked at it and ran in the opposite direction. That said, your basic point is correct. Take Last Ship as an example: an impressive list of the bluest of blue chip producers, and they all guessed wrong.

I saw it in previews, it's long, boring, and dated. It should have waited until a smaller theater opened. I knew they going to have trouble filling that barn of a theater.

As far as TDF and it not being offered, I was able to get 2 $37 tickets center mezz, great view, day of.

I don't think they're so much worried about selling out that theater as just covering their expenses, etc. I mean 42nd Street ran there for awhile, but never turned a profit.

Wouldn't it be great if producers did that though?

I sincerely hope this lasts until I have my tickets booked to take my students to see this in February. It has, by far, the most reasonably priced student tickets on Broadway. Keeping my fingers crossed.

Hater- I was wrong about On The Town. I expected a short run prior to opening, as did many other industry vets. Most industry insiders have an idea (or an opinion, at least)about a show's prospects. Most producers and investors are too close to their projects, which explains how some shows labeled "certain bombs" get produced. When the occasional certain bombs (like City Of Angels)are massively successful, it furthers the production of more "certain bombs". Most insiders are not expecting much from Side Show. But, we will see.

thank you, i will :)

My playbill was in color on Tuesday. Someone who went tonight posted a picture and it was B&W. I guess they've made the switch.

Cast members were also tweeting that the show was sold out tonight.

Saw this today. There were a lot more people there than I expected. I was in the balcony and it was relatively full. There are some great elements to the show, but also some very dull points. It needed some cutting, but I assume the estates of the creative team would never allow that.

Saw it on Saturday afternoon. Sat 12th row right seats 10-12. The people on my left paid premium $199, the people on our right paid $75 from TKTS that day and we paid $89 with a Playbill discount ($147 seats). Its like an airplane; you can't find 2 people who paid the same price. Show was at least 90% sold (couldn't see balcony)and got a rousing standing O. Yes, its an old fashion book, but considering it opened in 1944, only a year after Oklahoma changed musicals forever, the book and especially the dancing, moved the plot along very nicely. The dancing, the 28 piece orchestra (one of the stars of the show), the Bernstein score and direction were exceptional. For me, highly recommended and hopefully the BO will soon reflect it. If not, I'm very glad I got to see this production of a show that holds a place in Broadway musical history.

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PalJoey, you're the best! Thanks for championing this show, and for keeping the good thoughts going. I also saw it at Barrington and loved it, and was surprised to hear it was coming to Broadway and to this theatre in particular. But it works, it's wonderful to watch and listen to, and I'm recommending it to everyone I know!