THE INHERITANCE Closing Very Soon?

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Not financially feasible to run for much longer- I expect an announcement soon- I loved it- but a short run is better than no run at all. Glad I saw it and recommend it.

Can it really last until Summer with these grosses?

Is it a year late for Pulitzer consideration? I'm unclear about the rules for first production. Several winners have emerged that seemed to be awarded after first productions. But could award consideration be a factor? The producers, heavily invested, are playing a long game?

Subsidiary rights put money in pockets for 7 years plus (that's with only minimal DG contracts). And there's TV/film sale. This strikes me as a terrific premise for a "Years and Years" like HBO or Netflix treatment. Not a film. This play has a future life. Again, as theatrical as it is, the use of a film to tell this story could be stunning. The longer a show runs, the more valuable it is for the production investment.

I think they're banking on the Tony's -- at this rate it can probably keep running (Cast of about 12/14, depending on which part) . They're probably making very little profit off of the show, if any at all. It'll never recoup unless they get a Tony's bump.

I've heard that Sonia Friedman is intent on running until awards season, but I don't see it being a favorite to win big categories at this point. I think Andrew Burnap has a decent shot at Best Featured Actor, but that's not a win that sustains a lagging production. But who knows what will happen between now and then? The Lehman Trilogy seems more like a safe bet, and it eclipses The Inheritance in terms of being an "event" production.

This just did not turn out to be the hit they seemed to expect.

I think Lois Smith has a great chance for the Tony.

I think she's got an alright shot, but I haven't really done the research on the category to see who she's up against. I really loved her performance.

If we're talking statistics, the only awards that really matter are Best Musical/Best Play categories for ticket sales. So to really turn a profit, the show have to beat out Lehman Trilogy, Hangmen, The Minutes, and a few others. Who knows what will happen?

Updated On: 1/21/20 at 10:28 AM

I'm actually surprised that Andrew Burnap gets all the accolades for this show. I think he did the funny extremely well (and there was plenty of funny, especially in Part One), but was way too shrill and shouty when he had to express anger (wish was all-too-frequently in Part Two).

I would love to see Samuel H. Levine get at least a nomination for his stunning performances in dual roles. I'm really amazed and disappointed that there hasn't been a lot of talk about him. He was spectacular.

The rumor mill around this play is that is is in fact closing in April. And remember, the only reason that was financially feasible in the first place is because it came from the west end where the government subsidizes theater...we should do that here.

The other problem with this play is that it really isn't a great example of dramatic writing. It's cloying more than it is dramatic. There isn't a central performance to get behind either. It's a mediocre play that should be ONE play, and although I applaud them bringing a new play to Broadway, it isn't good enough or interesting enough to be Tony Award deserving.

not sure about april, but it will close earlier than expected.