ONCE on TDF again - uh-oh

#1

ONCE on TDF again - uh-oh

Posted: 3/20/12 at 11:44am

Just noticed that the very day after receiving all those rave reviews, ONCE is back up on TDF for three dates this week. Haven't seen it yet, but after those great reviews and the word of mouth, I'm very surprised by this.

#2

ONCE on TDF again - uh-oh

Posted: 3/20/12 at 2:06pm

Being on TDF is by no means the kiss of death.

#3

ONCE on TDF again - uh-oh

Posted: 3/20/12 at 2:08pm

This show is going to close. No surprises there.

#4

ONCE on TDF again - uh-oh

Posted: 3/20/12 at 3:30pm

". Haven't seen it yet, but after those great reviews and the word of mouth, I'm very surprised by this."

Maybe the word of mouth among the general public differs from that on Broadway World.

We saw the same phenomenon with Follies.

#5

ONCE on TDF again - uh-oh

Posted: 3/20/12 at 3:30pm

Updated On: 3/20/12 at 03:30 PM

#6

ONCE on TDF again - uh-oh

Posted: 3/20/12 at 3:33pm

I would be shocked if there was ANY word of mouth about this show. Outside of confusion with the title evoking some kind of fairytale, this show will never find an audience.

#7

ONCE on TDF again - uh-oh

Posted: 3/20/12 at 3:53pm

As of right now, Once is doing fine.

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#8

ONCE on TDF again - uh-oh

Posted: 3/20/12 at 5:14pm

I'm hearing GREAT word of mouth on it, especially from women. Tickets are selling, I'm sure

#9

ONCE on TDF again - uh-oh

Posted: 3/20/12 at 5:19pm

I tried to get tickets for April 21 evening, and the choices were VERY slim pickings with the discount code

#10

ONCE on TDF again - uh-oh

Posted: 3/20/12 at 5:36pm

It's also on TKTS today for 50% off. However, it's first three weeks(all previews + opening night) it managed to gross around $500K and was over 90% capacity for all three weeks. For a show with a cast of just 13(+5 swings), plus mininal set & costumes coupled with lots of comps, that's extremely good. No way this show is in trouble right now. It would be nice if Once made a few TV appearances(The View, Letterman, etc.).

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#11

ONCE on TDF again - uh-oh

Posted: 3/20/12 at 5:50pm

I don't understand why it is a bad sign that a show is on TDF. So many shows that run for years and years are on TDF, yet it is often discussed as though it is a mark that a show is failing. I am grateful for any opportunity that allows me to get decent seats to any Broadway show for a reasonable price.

It will be very interesting to see how Once does during the summer tourist season. I think TDF only helps raise awareness with the tourist crowd.

#12

ONCE on TDF again - uh-oh

Posted: 3/20/12 at 5:55pm

I'm wondering if TDF gets an allotment of tickets before the reviews come out, and that this is part of it.

#13

ONCE on TDF again - uh-oh

Posted: 3/20/12 at 8:39pm

The show is doing just fine as of right now. Their lack of marketing concerns me a little, though.

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#14

ONCE on TDF again - uh-oh

Posted: 3/20/12 at 10:46pm

I was there tonight. The Mezz was full, and audience jumped to its feet at the end of the show. An amazing night of theater.

#15

ONCE on TDF again - uh-oh

Posted: 3/21/12 at 12:30am

Are you a big fan of the film?? I love the film and the music, even danced to Falling Slowly at my wedding, I'm just wondering if I'm too biased to enjoy the show.

#16

ONCE on TDF again - uh-oh

Posted: 3/21/12 at 1:08am

rentfn - My brother and I love the film, I knew that he in particular would be a tough critic on the show, but we both absolutely loved the show.

#17

ONCE on TDF again - uh-oh

Posted: 3/21/12 at 11:25am

willep - awesome, it's on the list!!!