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SPRING AWAKENING revival flailing at box office
#50SPRING AWAKENING revival failing at box office
Posted: 10/10/15 at 8:27pm
Cupid Boy2 said: "The way I see it, this revival is happening because a group of individuals were very passionate about a piece of art and they were hoping to share their passion with even more people...While sales may be abysmal even by those standards, I'm happy that people like that exist and that they chose to take on the risk involved with bringing this to New York. It's exciting to see art like this on a Broadway stage."
I agree 100%. I think production knew this was a risk but they were willing to take it. One of Deaf West's missions is to broaden audiences views about theater and creating more inclusive art. They're doing that here, whether crowds are flocking to it or not.
#51SPRING AWAKENING revival failing at box office
Posted: 10/10/15 at 8:34pm
Also I should mention that during the LA run, tickets were on Goldstar and deep discounts were easy to find, and the house was completely packed and full of young people both times I attended. I know that was a smaller capacity theater and shorter run, but discounts are important to draw in this show's audience and obsessive young fans who will watch again and again. The audience members who pay full price will follow suit as they won't want to miss out on all the buzz. Right now, I think ticket prices are killing the chance for that kind of momentum.
Updated On: 10/10/15 at 08:34 PM
nycgogetter
Understudy Joined: 3/17/15
#52SPRING AWAKENING revival failing at box office
Posted: 10/10/15 at 8:37pm
It's sad . . . I wish they had done this through a subscription house - I think it would have allowed the show to run longer, and get the word of mouth it needs.
But, it's true about discounting a show too much backfires.
Let's say I am selling two broadway shows . . . and you know nothing about either show.
Show A is selling for $100.00 a seat.
Show B is selling for $50.00 a seat.
Which is the the better show?
What every really wants is the $50 seat to a show that sells for $250.00.
#53SPRING AWAKENING revival failing at box office
Posted: 10/10/15 at 8:42pm
dramamama611 said: "I used a discount to get tickets for tomorrow nights show with no problem. I used MAIL1."
That produces the same map I posted, with all of the discounts in the rear and off to the sides. Again, if you have a show selling well, good on ya, and I'll take them. But with so many better seats not selling, seems weird buying in the horseshoe...
Conversely, for Last Ship, when premiums converted to regular price 90 minutes to show time, they also would take the discount code. I haven't tested whether SA allows for any shenanigans like that.
Updated On: 10/10/15 at 08:42 PM
Auggie27
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/13/03
#54SPRING AWAKENING revival failing at box office
Posted: 10/10/15 at 9:09pm
"Big River," the comparable here, was a mostly beloved family show, high schools had performed it, it was a deeply ingrained slice of Americana for both (recent) theatrical and (vintage) literary reasons, and a chance to revisit it was welcome. It was a lovely, feel-good show. You can't quite come to that decision about "SA," despite the artistry and brilliance of the musicalization. Which are extraordinary. I saw the original twice, loved it both times, own the CD, played it often. But I'm not drawn to the revival. I'm not the target audience, except: I see a lot of shows, many if not most revivals. And was willing to put my dollar elsewhere. I don't think I'm in the minority, clearly.
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c0113g3b0y
Leading Actor Joined: 9/16/15
#55SPRING AWAKENING revival failing at box office
Posted: 10/10/15 at 11:27pm
I'm hoping that they will release a video recording of this production. sell it on iTunes etc. could help them to recoup a bit lol.
The thing is, besides being an utter toad of a human being, Riedel usually has the least knowledge of the topic in the room. He doesn't usually understand the content or approach of a show, and is always completely and unfailingly socially ignorant, which makes it really infuriating when Susan can't get a word in edgewise. A definitive mansplainer; it's always painful when he has female guests. I watch the show sporadically when I really want to see a guest, because it's the only theatre talkshow we have, but it would be so much better without this hateful clown in a dadcoat. (thanks ScaryWarhol)
#56SPRING AWAKENING revival failing at box office
Posted: 10/10/15 at 11:34pm
c0113g3b0y said: "I'm hoping that they will release a video recording of this production. sell it on iTunes etc. could help them to recoup a bit lol."
Only if video sales could offset producing the video in the first place.
theatregoer3
Broadway Star Joined: 3/8/13
#57SPRING AWAKENING revival failing at box office
Posted: 10/10/15 at 11:57pm
I always thought it was a bad idea to bring this to Broadway. It should have played BAM or St. Ann's Warehouse.
massofmen
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/10/04
#58SPRING AWAKENING revival failing at box office
Posted: 10/11/15 at 10:23am
This is def not a broadway show it should have been done at the Atlantic or the vineyard. Egos are an amazing thing.
#59SPRING AWAKENING revival failing at box office
Posted: 10/11/15 at 10:38am
I would see this show again in a heartbeat if I could afford to, and bring a lot of friends. Such a teriffic production. Hope it makes it to the end of its run. Maybe Roundabout or something would have made more sense.
#60SPRING AWAKENING revival failing at box office
Posted: 10/11/15 at 11:24am
Weird that it's not even on TDF
#61SPRING AWAKENING revival failing at box office
Posted: 10/11/15 at 12:47pm
Personally, what pops out of the article most for me is that the capitilization was only 4.5 million dollars. It has such a large cast, so that low number really surprised me.
#62SPRING AWAKENING revival failing at box office
Posted: 10/11/15 at 3:05pm
I believe it's been on TDF every week so far--- have seen this production 4x--- all thru TDF
VintageSnarker
Broadway Legend Joined: 1/30/15
#63SPRING AWAKENING revival failing at box office
Posted: 10/11/15 at 3:08pm
"I believe it's been on TDF every week so far--- have seen this production 4x--- all thru TDF"
Just curious, have you been seated in very different sections or have you usually been in the same area?
AEA AGMA SM
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/13/09
#64SPRING AWAKENING revival failing at box office
Posted: 10/11/15 at 3:18pm
somechrysanthemumtea said: "Personally, what pops out of the article most for me is that the capitilization was only 4.5 million dollars. It has such a large cast, so that low number really surprised me."
It's also a fairly young cast, so a lot of people are working for minimum. And when all is said and done, cast salaries are not as big of a capitalization budget as some may suspect. In theory you only need to raise enough to cover rehearsals and whatever reserve you are building in. After that those expenses are (hopefully) covered by the weekly earnings.
#65SPRING AWAKENING revival failing at box office
Posted: 10/11/15 at 3:21pm
Ah, I'll have to keep my eyes peeled on the TDF site. Good to know.
#66SPRING AWAKENING revival failing at box office
Posted: 10/11/15 at 6:02pm
First two times ---- Mezz r and Mezz h
last two--- Orch n both times
#67SPRING AWAKENING revival failing at box office
Posted: 10/11/15 at 6:24pm
My TDF tickets were front row. Left orchestra.
#68SPRING AWAKENING revival failing at box office
Posted: 10/11/15 at 7:37pm
Lost Hamilton and SA lotteries today (which I fine, I was just in midtown to see the Christians)... but just wondering: Has anyone done the lottery loser seats? At that price, do you get to be fussy with your seat or not? I mean, within $10 of the TKTS cost at that point, and I always make them give me options, heh. Just curious if good seats are on offer to losers, since that seems my designation every time I try...
VintageSnarker
Broadway Legend Joined: 1/30/15
#69SPRING AWAKENING revival failing at box office
Posted: 10/11/15 at 11:49pm
Thank you, guys! I may try TDF in the future, though I'm actually hoping for mezzanine to get a better view of the whole show.
Mr Roxy
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/17/03
#70SPRING AWAKENING revival failing at box office
Posted: 10/11/15 at 11:54pm
Tdf is mostly in the mezzanine if that helps.
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dramamama611
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
#71SPRING AWAKENING revival failing at box office
Posted: 10/12/15 at 12:45am
We were in the back of the orchestra tonight, from house left on the aisle in Act 1, then direct center for Act 2. (There was an obese man sitting next to me "sharing" my seat. Didn't miss a thing from either.
I'm torn about the show itself. First I'll say I did love the original. There was a lot of scenes that were improvements here, especially the Ilse/Moritz scene....especially Ilse return in finding him. Hansen's masturbation scene was sublime. But I also felt so number of scenes didn't climax well, and felt unfinished. Totally F%¡ed lacked build and energy.
Overall, I enjoyed many of the performances, but didn't fall in love. Maybe I wanted to, too much.
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Updated On: 10/12/15 at 12:45 AM
#72SPRING AWAKENING revival failing at box office
Posted: 10/12/15 at 9:30am
Just checking, I meant TDF as in member tickets, not TKTS. It's been up there recently?
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Broadway Legend Joined: 5/28/13
#73SPRING AWAKENING revival failing at box office
Posted: 10/12/15 at 9:58am
Egos are an amazing thing.
BINGO! (see: Ken Davenport)
#74SPRING AWAKENING revival failing at box office
Posted: 10/12/15 at 10:11am
It's been in tdf since it premiered ---- they usually release 3 days at a time ---
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