THE LIGHTNING THIEF Officially Announces Broadway Run- Page 2

[Pose2]

Posted: 8/12/19 at 3:06pm

Did tons of people ask for this? Who is actually excited about this one?

[ardenton]

Posted: 8/12/19 at 3:16pm

Alex Kulak2 said: "They are actually gonna ask us to pay full price admission for a TYA show."

On Twitter they are saying that tickets are going to start at $39!

 

[BentleyB]

Posted: 8/12/19 at 3:56pm

ardenton said: "Alex Kulak2 said: "They are actually gonna ask us to pay full price admission for a TYA show."

On Twitter they are saying that tickets are going to start at $39!

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That's about 38.00 too much, it should be retitled, "Be More Lightning Thief."

[victoriafr]

Posted: 8/12/19 at 4:21pm

I think they're being a lot smarter than BMC though by making it a limited run-- they are aware that they have a specific and limited audience.

[BroadwayNoob]

Posted: 8/12/19 at 4:31pm

I think $39 is fine to start with - TKTS, broadwaybox, and other places will definitely have tickets at a discount.

[dramamama611]

Posted: 8/12/19 at 4:48pm

Salaries and rent arent less expensive be cause its got a young audience base.

[Fosse76]

Posted: 8/12/19 at 5:23pm

littlemouse921 said: "InTheBathroom1 said: "I think the fact that it’s already been on tour and made a lot of money that way. So really it’s just a reinvestment. Plus, they don’t have to pay for sets or development or any of that. And if the Longacre was gonna sit empty anyway, I think it’s not the stupidest idea. Also, another option for families that’s not Disney (and Disney prices) is always welcome. "

Does anyone know if Disney is involved with this at all? They own the rights to the books, but did they just license out the stage rights?"

Disney only owns the publishing rights. They have absolutely nothing to do with this production.

 

[sparksatmidnight]

Posted: 8/12/19 at 6:07pm

Great, I was thinking there would be no fan drama come Tony's nominations time and there is another unwanted show ignored

[Fosse76]

Posted: 8/12/19 at 6:37pm

cjmclaughlin10 said: "InTheBathroom1 said: "I think the fact that it’s already been on tour and made a lot of money that way. So really it’s just a reinvestment. "

How do you know the tour is making money? Do they report grosses? I would be curious to see them"

They used to report the grosses of national tours in Variety, but I don't think they do that anymore. Presumably it did well enough if they want to put it on Broadway. Personally, I think it works better off-Broadway; the cast is really small for a musical, and there is so much doubling up it's more distracting than confusing. 

[Scarlet Leigh]

Posted: 8/12/19 at 11:26pm

This was a totally unexpected move but I suppose as someone else said, the theatre was gonna sit empty until Diana loaded in so save a little money with a show that already has a tour set that they can put up for basically a long sit down. The cast will likely mostly comprise of the tour cast as well. This is basically like Bring It On all over again. Something to give people options during the holiday season when there is a lot of space available and then be gone once the holiday boost is over. 

I know it's something that kinda peaked my interest a little but the tour never came close enough to make it worth my wild to travel to it. This is something I might catch. Not a MUST see but if I have a free day in October, I'd TKTS this. Certainly more interested in this then what's coming in to replace it. YAWN on Diana.

[Alex Kulak2]

Posted: 8/12/19 at 11:50pm

sparksatmidnight said: "Great, I was thinking there would be no fan drama come Tony's nominations time and there is another unwanted show ignored"

Be More Chill is Hamilton compared to this show. I will be genuinely astounded if it's existence even gets acknowledged a week after it closes.

[ACL2006]

Posted: 8/13/19 at 9:24am

So they have 5 weeks to sell a show most people have never heard of without any kind of "name" attached? This has flop written all over it. Does it even last it's 16 weeks?

[leighmiserables]

Posted: 8/13/19 at 11:58am

Assuming they do keep the touring cast, I’m at least excited to see Chris McCarrell on Broadway again. I thought he was fantastic as Marius in the most recent LES MIZ revival.

[persephone88]

Posted: 8/13/19 at 1:11pm

Saw this show this past winter in Philly with my older teen who has fond remembrances of the book (and who hated the movie), and it was a packed house, primarily younger people anywhere from tweens to thirties, who were very appreciative. 

I wouldn't say that it makes BMC look like Hamilton, in fact, it very much had a BMC vibe to me, maybe the George Salazar character in both shows is played similarly, but the cast was strong, and Chris McCarrell is very strong, even with material designed for a juvenile audience. He was very likable and enthusiastic, and captured the vibe well of a preteen boy who is off on a monster-y adventure. It felt much truer to the source material than the aging up that they did with the film.

I can see this doing well with families in NYC who want an alternative to the Disney fare that is pitched to appeal to a younger audience. Honestly, I enjoyed it more than Anastasia, which I literally dozed off during, despite Christy Altomare's fantastic vocals. Will it appeal to the Broadway patron who is going to see The Inheritance or Betrayal? No, of course not. But with cheaper ticket prices, I could see it appealing to families who don't have the cash to shell out for two part Harry Potter tix, and who would like to see a family friendly show.

[ACL2006]

Posted: 8/27/19 at 1:07pm

Just peaked at sales for this for their previews and there's a lot of availability. There's been no advertising at all. Anyone else thinking this could close right after it opens?

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 8/27/19 at 6:33pm

Something tells me if they have the money to bring the show to broadway, they have the money to sustain a limited run.

[ACL2006]

Posted: 10/2/19 at 6:56pm

Beginning in November, they won't have Mon & Tue evening shows but will replace them with Wed & Thur matinees. Friday evening shows will switch to 7pm. This is to appeal to the more family-oriented groups that are seeking tickets.  

 

LIGHTNING THIEF changes schedule

[Fosse76]

Posted: 10/2/19 at 7:40pm

Jordan Catalano said: "Something tells me if they have the money to bring the show to broadway, they have the money to sustain a limited run. "

There is no concern aboot an early closing. 

[forgetmenotnyc]

Posted: 10/2/19 at 9:44pm

So much wrong here! First off, this has NO PLACE in a Bwy Shubert house. Victory or New World Stages is where it should be. I attended its first weekend & the male lead was out. The performers are not sophisticated. The set & light package looked brought in for the day. Other than a spot, the house didn't seem to have aǹy instruments. I embarrassing left during intermission trying to disguise my leaving my seat with my backpack which one usher still noticed.

[Fosse76]

Posted: 10/2/19 at 10:20pm

forgetmenotnyc said: "I embarrassing left during intermission trying to disguise my leaving my seat with my backpack which one usher still noticed. "

Get a life. Do you honestly think the ushers care if you leave at intermission? The show won't care either; they already got you money. 

[msmp]

Posted: 10/3/19 at 12:30am

forgetmenotnyc said: "So much wrong here! First off, this has NO PLACE in a Bwy Shubert house. Victory or New World Stages is where it should be. I attended its first weekend & the male lead was out. The performers are not sophisticated. The set & light package looked brought in for the day. Other than a spot, the house didn't seem to have aǹy instruments. I embarrassing left during intermission trying to disguise my leaving my seat with my backpack which one usher still noticed."

I mean, Chris McCarrell injured his back during the matinee performance and was advised to call out for the Sunday evening show; it's not like he just skipped town. And Sam Leicht has been understudying the role for nearly a year, so it's not like they just threw someone in with no rehearsal.

You're totally entitled to your opinion about the show itself, but the cast takes this seriously and isn't just blowing off their responsibilities.

[MarkBearSF]

Posted: 10/3/19 at 12:33am

Get a life. Do you honestly think the ushers care if you leave at intermission? The show won't care either; they already got you money."

Well, we may not care, but we notice. It goes into the fodder for talk about how a show is going. And, although they've got your money, the show cares in that it is an indication of bad word of mouth and fewer future ticket sales. (If this is the end of the tour run, that may not be a factor, though)

[Fosse76]

Posted: 10/3/19 at 1:54am

MarkBearSF said: "Get a life. Do you honestly think the ushers care if you leave at intermission? The show won't care either; they already got you money."

Well, we may not care, but we notice. It goes into the fodder for talk about how a show is going. And, although they've got your money, the show cares in that it is an indication of bad word of mouth and fewer future ticket sales. (If this is the end of the tour run, that may not be a factor, though)"

Broadway ushers only care inasmuch as it's fun to gossip about people walking out. They couldn't care less about it, so "sneaking" out is pretty stupid.

And the show's producers are not at all concerned about ticket sales.

[SouthernCakes]

Posted: 10/3/19 at 10:04am

Why’s that