PROMISES, PROMISES to Play Final Broadway Performance on Sunday, January 2, 2011

[Rob]

Posted: 9/16/10 at 7:40pm

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[fashionguru_23]

Posted: 9/16/10 at 7:45pm

I think the show ran longer than a few people thought. It had a good run.
Updated On: 9/17/10 at 07:45 PM

[musicalperson17]

Posted: 9/16/10 at 7:50pm

this makes no sense to me, if they are going to recoup, why are they closing? they seem to be doing fine

[Brick]

Posted: 9/16/10 at 8:08pm

^I had the same thought. It's a large cast, so the running costs might be high. But then, if they're going to recoup soon, then why not try to replace.

I imagine they can't find tv stars who want to follow-up Sean and Kristin. They might not be brilliant in the show, but they are certainly names for people in television.

[bwayphreak234]

Posted: 9/16/10 at 8:27pm

They may try to recoup by taking the show on tour. They will need some star power to sell, but this show should do great on the road.

[musicalperson17]

Posted: 9/16/10 at 8:33pm

so many shows are closing out of the blue, this, WSS (which i could see), fela

[theatreguy]

Posted: 9/16/10 at 8:34pm

A few reasons for closing:

1. They're well on their way to recouping, and don't want to risk bringing in new stars.

2. Neil Meron and Craig Zadan are also producing How to Succeed in the spring and apparently don't want to have two 60's office comedies competing for an audience.

3. Sister Act wants the theatre.

[Sawyer44]

Posted: 9/16/10 at 8:41pm

As much as i would love to go see it again with Katie Finneran still as Marge... i dont think that will be possible... but seeing molly shannon as marge would be amazing. so must do that before the show closes!

[Dollypop]

Posted: 9/16/10 at 10:34pm

So I guess the rumors about John Stamos replacing Hayes were unfounded.

[beautywickedlover]

Posted: 9/16/10 at 10:39pm

I guess this means "Sister Act" is getting the Broadway Theatre.

[BroadwayBound115]

Posted: 9/16/10 at 11:23pm

I think that this had a very healthy run. I loved it when I saw it, despite a few problems. It was an incredibly fun night. I am glad to see that they will recoup soon.

On a side note, I really hope Sister Act takes this theater!!

[tking001]

Posted: 9/16/10 at 11:39pm

I noticed tickets for the final week aren't onsale yet

[musicman_bwayfan]

Posted: 9/17/10 at 12:16am

I just got back from tonight's performance. I called a friend at intermission to say that the orchestra was not filled up (I moved from the rear mezz down to orchestra at intermission) and that the mezz was just barely 30% full and that the closing announcement was not too far behind. My friend then told me that 5 minutes before they just announced the closing...the cast learned that after the show tonight.

[quizking101]

Posted: 9/17/10 at 3:48pm

I'm not really sad that I won't be able to see this. The score is good, but the premise just doesn't excite me.

On the upswing, I'm to the stage door on Flea Market day to get my CD signed after the matinee.

[millie_dillmount]

Posted: 9/17/10 at 4:14pm

"this makes no sense to me, if they are going to recoup, why are they closing? they seem to be doing fine."

Yes, Promises is currently doing good business, but what will happen after the new year? A lot of shows take a hit after the holidays. Not to mention, a show like this relies on star power, and the leads cannot keep renewing their contracts. I think it is smart of them to go off on a high note. Just because a show recoups its investment doesn't mean they should be barred from closing. It isn't random; it's a smart move.

[Roscoe]

Posted: 9/17/10 at 4:27pm

Good riddance.

[SuzyQ2]

Posted: 9/17/10 at 7:25pm

There were just auditioning people for Fran and then the next thing they are closiing. I dont get it.