On the Town "Safe" for now?

If On the Town has not posted a closing date by now, smack dab in the middle of January, is it safe to say that the producers are going to ride it out until late March when the Tony noms are released , i.e.: the Bridges, Gentleman's Guides, etc statregies from last year? The show has been here since last fall, it's been around the block a little now - it's evident it's in a barn of a theatre, it does have problems drawing a crowd, it struggled mightily last week, it's also evident it does well in holiday weeks with tourists, but it's also evident that the cold months of FEB and March are probably not going to be kind towards its ticket sales. The thing is going to get loaded with Tony noms, with Yazbeck leading the way. Am i wrong in assuming that OTT is on safe ground now? This week's grosses will not be an accurate reflection of the show's staying power because this is another holiday weekend. A wonderful show, John Rando is great at what he does, just in too big of a theatre..

Updated On: 1/16/15 at 08:06 AM

Saw the musical last night and loved it. The music and terrific dancing by the whole cast brought back to me the glory days of Broadway. The orchestra by the way was about 90% full. I agree the theater is to large but looking around The Lyric I must admit is is a beautiful theater. I may even go back in a few months to enjoy this musical once again.

What is this American Idol? Has America voted to save On the Town?

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it's also getting a tour. i hope it has a long as a run as 2009's West Side Story.

if their weekly nut is around $650K, they were making way above that in November & December. Now, their grosses are barely reaching 650K. I think the producers will keep the show going and see how is does when spring rolls around. I, too, hope for a long, successful run.

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Its such a gigantic theatre, probably the wrong choice of venue or at the least a misjudgment as to how much audiences would be interested. Its gross percentages are incredibly low right now, but the grosses themselves may still be enough for them to be breaking even. It certainly has a hope of winning Best Revival at least, but until 20th Century and King And I have opened it won't be too clear. Anyway, I'm visiting NYC in Feb so my hope is its open til then at least!

I have to be honest. I thought it was a dreadful show. Charmless.

@lotiloti 100% agree with you - I do not understand all the praise!

I loved the show, but it was DESPITE the hokey humor, not because of it. I could have skipped over whole patches of the show featuring Jackie Hoffman-- not my cup of tea at all.

But the overwhelming emotion and love shown in the REST of the show is what made me adore that performance. The naked longing of "Lonely Town", the heartbreaking wish-fulfillment in the Act II ballet, or the simple sense of love and loss in "Another Time" are what make this show a masterpiece. I'm just cheered by how many playgoers ARE touched and moved by this production. Despite the great shows being brought back to Broadway this spring, I can't imagine another revival surpassing it this season.

Glad I'm not the only one who didn't think it was fantastic; I thought I missed something or fell asleep without realizing. I thought it was super fun and well acted, and the dancing was marvelous, but it felt like a crazy random assortment of scenes.

Can't be doing much for investors and recouping. Like Sideshow made a mistake opening before the 3 month slump in January & going for the St James, going into this barn was a huge mistake. Put it off until a smaller theater opens up. Saw it previously on stage and the movie so no urgent need to see it again.

The jury is out here. If it makes it, fine. If not, this happens constantly on Broadway and will again and again.

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I also found it to be devoid of pretty much all enjoyment not to mention there was just no meaning to extract. I know not all shows are meant to change your life or mind, but I want to walk out feeling SOMETHING and I just did not after this show.

Also, the show did not age well as far as its views on women and I'm not sure why that isn't talked about more amongst all the praise.

Has anyone done TKTS for this show? If so, what did you spend?