If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it?
These are DISCUSSION boards, not mutual admiration boards. Discussion only occurs when we are willing to hear what others are thinking, regardless of whether it is alignment to our own thoughts.
I gotta give it to them for trying. I personally just loved this show. It was just a lot of fun. Wish it was doing better, but the palace is just too big for a show like this.
"There’s nothing quite like the power and the passion of Broadway music. "
Making a promise like "I'll see you there," she'd better find herself a part in the damn show if she wants it to sell anything that looks remotely like tickets.
"There is no problem so big that it cannot be run away from."
~ Charles M. Schulz
Bette's name has not been above the title on the marquee until now.
Considering it's so far down the poster and in such small type I can't see how it's going to help the show. People in front of the theatre last night didn't even notice her name until I pointed it out to them.
It's also interesting that they chose a photo that most people say is "2 boys and some blonde woman." Asked a few what they thought the show was about - "Some mom from the 50's and her 2 sons. The gay one likes Barbie because he's wearing Barbie shorts."
I wish them well, but i think this is a case of - too little, too late. Not the fault of the cast or company, but the producers really screwed this one up.
In all honesty it is a tough show to advertise anyways. I think the best way to go would have been to use the original design that's on the cast album, and maybe put a big heel on top of the marquee to draw attention. I don't think we need a picture of the 3 girls or the 3 leads.
Also, I was standing outside the Marquee theater and I noticed Midler's name. So, it's not that small.