PARADISE SQUARE - Broadway Previews — Page 9

Forgot to mention, was I the only one confused about the time period in the beginning? They start with talking about the war but also there are multiple interracial marriages so I thought there was no way this could be during the Civil War until they started talking about Yankees and rebels and the Emancipation Proclamation.

Also the NY Times piece mentions that only 2 Foster songs are left but by my count there's at least 4: Camptown Races, Gentle Annie, Angelina Baker, and Why Should I Die in Springtime (though it's modified a bit). And for those who like the more tabloid side of the press, Deux Moi has posted multiple accounts of a show where checks are still bouncing/issues with finances which I can only assume to be this show.

re press, marketing,etc., I think a lot of it gets back to the same place: lack of money and, to a slightly lesser degree, the unwillingness of most top tier people to work on any basis other than pre-paid.

one other comment from the feature no one wanted on the morning of opening:

“I made the decision, in terms of marketing, that our best [meaning only available] course was to ensure that we filled the previews to capacity at whatever average ticket price we could get, and let word of mouth take over”

WOM is not a marketing strategy; it is a reaction. It's like saying "we are closing to tour."

Anecdotal evidence only, but this show seems to have fewer reports at this site than other new pieces. I’ve been here since we discussed Wicked in previews and everything since and this musical hasn’t inspired much of social media debate. We’ve catalogued the flaws and merits but it hasn’t been a fierce battle of pro and con. I expected more pushback against my reservations from devotees. Maybe reviews will inspire “told ya so” and “see, haters?” chat but so far not much passion in the conversation, other than about the standing O.

Updated On: 4/3/22 at 04:46 PM