"Redeemed" flops- Page 2

[After Eight]

Posted: 9/13/12 at 1:05pm

"Company for example got mixed reviews and didn't make any money until its tour (I believe), "

It received mostly highly favorable reviews, won the NY Drama Critics Award for Best Musical that season, and closed on Broadway having made a small profit.

[darquegk]

Posted: 10/29/12 at 2:02pm

Regarding whether Carrie counts as "redeemed" yet, I think that with the rights coming out, within a few years, this one will be a minor regional and college staple along the lines of "Bat Boy" or "Little Women," a few steps ahead of "Evil Dead."

Decent score, recognizable name, small cast, female heavy and chamber size equals reasonable choice for many programs.

[ErinDillyFan]

Posted: 10/29/12 at 2:26pm

I don't think "Carrie" will fit this category as I don't think the original producers are involved in this version.

[ErinDillyFan]

Posted: 10/29/12 at 2:26pm

I don't think "Carrie" will fit this category as I don't think the original producers are involved in this version.

[jnb9872]

Posted: 10/30/12 at 11:19pm

Would the Robber Bridegroom fit this? It seemed to have been an unusual production history from the get-go, but might meet what criteria you've set...

[twinbelters]

Posted: 10/31/12 at 10:25am

Candide

[AC126748]

Posted: 10/31/12 at 1:50pm

I wasn't too keen on the recent revival of The Lady of Dubuque, but I'd say it qualifies. An extended Off-Broadway run with rave reviews of a play that was a critical and commercial flop thirty years ago.

[EricMontreal22]

Posted: 10/31/12 at 1:55pm

Absolutely, AC. There are actually a number of plays that come to mind--even well known ones like Summer and Smoke which ran a bit longer on Broadway than you would gather from reading some Williams books, but premiering in New York so closely after Streetcar, was seen as a huge disappointment--until 5 years later Jose Quintaro and Geraldine Page did their off-Broadway Circle in the Square production, which established its reputation. Out of Williams' ouevre, Orpheus Descending comes to mind as well... (I'd like to say Camino Real does too--certainly Williams fans and critics often praise it as a favorite now, but I'm not sure it's ever really had a signifcantly well received New York production).

[Mister Matt]

Posted: 10/31/12 at 4:55pm

Are you talking strictly "financially redeemed" because no matter how much money it makes, LEGALLY BLONDE will always be a steaming pile of corn filled crap.

Oh, I couldn't disagree more. I think it will find its way into the classic musical comedy canon. Once you see a production that gets it right, it all makes sense.

[GavestonPS]

Posted: 10/31/12 at 5:58pm

Would the Robber Bridegroom fit this?

I'd imagine so. It originated at the Acting Company, so I imagine the transfer costs were low. It had a successful six month tour (stage managed by Ben Sprecher, who has been in the news lately) and then went on to countless schools and community theaters.

[iluvtheatertrash]

Posted: 10/31/12 at 6:13pm

Moose Murders... This January! HA! Hope you're all dry and safe. :) Couldn't resist.

[iluvtheatertrash]

Posted: 10/31/12 at 6:13pm

Moose Murders... This January! HA! Hope you're all dry and safe. :) Couldn't resist.

[GavestonPS]

Posted: 10/31/12 at 6:26pm

Best of luck with it! Wish I could be there, because I honestly remember the original being quite funny in several scenes.