Shows that were expected to run much longer?- Page 3

[Jonwo]

Posted: 5/8/12 at 9:36pm

I did think Billy Elliot would last a bit longer but the show was expensive to run, even the tour was downsized to make it more viable.

[EricMontreal22]

Posted: 5/8/12 at 10:02pm

Wait, Tarzan used video screens like a rock concert? how... umm tacky.

Dramamamma said: "Expected is a ridiculous word here. Expected by whom? The producers? Then ANY show that didn't make a profit (or at the very least RECOUP) was expected to run longer. "

I agree, but I think there can be some discussion about shows that seem to have crossed the initial hurdle and look to have a comfortable run, and then close early.

[TheatreKid3]

Posted: 5/8/12 at 10:16pm

"Wait, Tarzan used video screens like a rock concert? how... umm tacky."

Not exactly like a rock concert, they were like televisions under the mezzanine overhang.

[EricMontreal22]

Posted: 5/8/12 at 10:39pm

SO basically they were aknowleding to audiences that they staged a show in such a way that a big part of the action wouldn't be able to be seen except on TVs? Still seems pretty embarassing... But I suppose better than my previous image of those big jumbo screens on either sie of the stage (which is I think how one of the recent Starlight Express tours actually staged the races, but I digress...)

[TheatreKid3]

Posted: 5/8/12 at 10:46pm

Yeah, like I said that whole production was planned poorly from one end to the other. Worst part is, I don't think the screens were installed until later in the run when people started complaining about the sight lines.

[Idiot]

Posted: 5/8/12 at 10:51pm

You're right (upthread) about the original RAGTIME. I saw it here in LA pre-broadway and though I didn't really like it, was surprised that it didn't last as a tourist attraction.

[gfaustswa]

Posted: 5/8/12 at 10:58pm

Seems like the revival of A CHORUS LINE should have gone on longer. THE STORY OF MY LIFE was a great show that didn't make it long. BONNIE AND CLYDE should have gone on longer. I'm pretty surprised that LEAP OF FAITH is closing so soon. Wish I could have seen it!

[Matt2]

Posted: 5/8/12 at 11:19pm

I would have thought the original run of A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum would have run for at least five years or so. It seems like a pretty popular show that would have been able to bring in a rotation of popular comedians to take on the roles after the OBC left. Also Into the Woods and A Little Night Music seemed like pretty accessible shows and I'm rather surprised they didn't run a little longer.

[Jay94]

Posted: 8/18/14 at 2:38pm

bump

[Sutton Ross]

Posted: 8/18/14 at 2:41pm

Bridges of Madison County.




Miss you......

[neonlightsxo]

Posted: 8/18/14 at 2:48pm

Rocky and Bullets Over Broadway.