THE NEW MUSICALS...HOW LONG WILL THEY LAST?

[Derek2]

Posted: 8/25/04 at 3:34pm

There has been much talk about which show is the next to go. Many think Bombay Dreams. Many think Fiddler or Wonderful Town. Some even think Movin' Out will be...well movin out. Which upcoming Broadway musicals do you think will last. Which ones wont. Which will be average? Here are my predictions:

The Frogs: we already know, October 10th

Brooklyn: Could go either way. Could become the next Rent/Wicked/Aida...or could become the next Bombay Dreams. However, I think Eden will save the day!

Little Women: I think this musical, despite many posts, will run for about 2-3 years. I think many older people will go to see this show, as will many Sutton Foster fans

All Shook Up: A mix between Bye Bye Birdie and Mamma Mia could also go either way. I think it will be an average show with an average run.

Good Vibrations: Although many people love the Beachboys, I think this show will be the flop of the season. Too small of a theatre and I doubt much publicity.

Spamalot: I think this will be the HIT of the season. Everyone loves Monty Python. It has an all star cast. I think this show will be very funny and may even become the next Producers!

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels: Again, average show, average run. It wont be long until this show will be available at TKTS. However it will remain there for about 2 years.

Posted: 8/25/04 at 3:47pm

wait, the frogs is closing! it just opened! isn't it still in previews?

[Derek2]

Posted: 8/25/04 at 3:49pm

Nope, limited run. It opened knowing it was going to close in October. It was part of a festival. I know its a shame. It could have ran for about a year

Posted: 8/25/04 at 3:50pm

then, don't get me wrong, but i don't think it should qualify for any tonys. assasins was a limited run, but that ran for longer.

[redhotinnyc2]

Posted: 8/25/04 at 3:58pm

That is ridiculous - it should definitely be a Tony consideration. After all the hard work they've gone through to get it up and running - I can't imagine it not being a Tony possibility, Possums..

[Matt_G]

Posted: 8/25/04 at 3:59pm

A good friend of mine who is an internet psychic told me -

The Frogs: October 10th

Brooklyn: November 23rd, 2004

Little Women: August 29th, 2007

All Shook Up: May 15th, 2005

Good Vibrations: January 8th, 2005

Spamalot: October 14th, 2006

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels: November 1st, 2008

[TheQuibbler]

Posted: 8/25/04 at 4:06pm

I don't really think "Little Women" will sell. Personally, I have no interest in it. It just seems too depressing and, well, boring, to be a hit. Updated On: 8/25/04 at 04:06 PM

[Rathnait62]

Posted: 8/25/04 at 4:07pm

Finally, Matt!! Some REAL "inside" info!!! THANK YOU!!!

[LadyGuenevere]

Posted: 8/25/04 at 4:08pm

I LOVE the Brooklyn prediction! Whoo.

[Emutional]

Posted: 8/25/04 at 4:08pm

when does dirty rotten scoundrels open?

[magruder]

Posted: 8/25/04 at 4:27pm

Interesting. Your internet psychic has Good Vibrations closing before it opens.

[Matt_G]

Posted: 8/25/04 at 4:32pm

Because it's just THAT bad.

[Emutional]

Posted: 8/25/04 at 4:34pm

I hope that's not true about brooklyn, cuz i have tickets for about a month after that.

[Emutional]

Posted: 8/25/04 at 4:34pm

do they refund your tickets if the show closes before the performance that you bought them for?

[magruder]

Posted: 8/25/04 at 4:35pm

Well, hey, let's not get nuts, Emutional.

[Emutional]

Posted: 8/25/04 at 4:36pm

i'm just wondering, i never thought about it before.

[Derek2]

Posted: 8/25/04 at 4:52pm

Thanks :)...u know if ur gonna be mean to someone on this post just get off it. It really isnt nice and ive had problems with u (Ragtime) before. I was just saying my predictions. Im guessing urs are different and ur getting all upset. Well Im sorry we dont all think the same...no go away lol, i dont like u...there really was no need for that.

uve also been mean to other people and i hate seeing that, so y dont u just leave us all alone..unless u have something to say that deals with this post Updated On: 8/25/04 at 04:52 PM

Posted: 8/25/04 at 4:55pm

wow and you have information that he is an idiot how? cause it might take one to know one?

[Derek2]

Posted: 8/25/04 at 4:57pm

:)..i knew someone on this site was nice. u know i used to think theatre people were the greatest kind of people. im beginning to change my mind

[mominator]

Posted: 8/25/04 at 5:02pm

Derek2 going back to your first post, I think yoou hit hte nail right smack on the head.

[wickedfan]

Posted: 8/25/04 at 5:04pm

Hey everyone. I've got a question.
Ragtime322: Born an asshole, sexual frustration from not getting laid, or so out of touch with reality he thinks he's God. Suggestions?

[Derek2]

Posted: 8/25/04 at 5:04pm

and you work FOR a producing company, and will get NOWHERE else in life because your nice to NO ONE and u dont seem that educated

you're the one who is not going to get anywhere...now im going to ignore you from now on because this is really stupid and ur just really annoying so please dont contribute to this post(s) unless u have something important and vital to say

were those words good enough for u?

[NYSinger1]

Posted: 8/25/04 at 5:23pm

Little Women will go the way of Jane Eyre. A decent run, but not to long...

[Derek2]

Posted: 8/25/04 at 5:27pm

Id agree with u, however Little Women has Foster, where Jane Eyre didnt have a star

[Derek2]

Posted: 8/25/04 at 5:30pm

oooo someone gets defensive! well id say congrats but i strongly hate u lol, so i cant, sorry


u must have slept with someone then i guess


i can be nasty too Updated On: 8/25/04 at 05:30 PM