Update: AIN'T NO MO extended thru December 23! Yay!- Page 10

[Penna2]

Posted: 12/15/22 at 6:56pm

LuPita2 said: "It doesn't. Just means the cast gets to play to an almost empty theater - whoopee. That's always fun. Mostly virtue signaling. Better to put the money up front in producing which includes better promotion."

False. These tickets will be given out and distributed to people who otherwise could never afford to see a Broadway show. They will not play to an empty house.

If you will look at my later comments, you will see that this isn't so easy. It goes back to the fact that the show wasn't promoted very well initially. Are these donators going to provide the audiences as well? If so, how? Where are they going to find enough people to fill a theater for the next 4 days (I think the closing day is the 18th). These sorts of things take time and organization, you can't just throw something together in a few days even if the money is there.

Maybe some lessons will be learned, and these generous celebrities will be there on the front end, rather than when the boat is already going down. Again, from what I've read here - the show didn't have a good start financially in terms of ticket sales. So the producers might want to learn what it takes to put on a successful show from a business angle once they have the art in place.

 

 

[quizking101]

Posted: 12/15/22 at 6:56pm

Update: According to Cooper’s Instagram, Sara Ramirez bought out MULTIPLE performances.

….the hell is going on?

[expectingtheworst]

Posted: 12/15/22 at 6:59pm

WJP and O&M are sending out comp links to everyone in the industry telling them to send to everyone they know for Friday and Sat Mat. 

[LuPita2]

Posted: 12/15/22 at 7:03pm

Which one? There are five left, and none are close to sold out

Again. False. 

[ACL2006]

Posted: 12/15/22 at 7:14pm

It's fine that celebrities are buying these tickets, but it's way too late for the desperation campaign. Also, WHY DOES TELECHARGE STILL HAVE TICKETS ON SALE PAST SUNDAY!?!?!

[Eb8]

Posted: 12/15/22 at 7:23pm

I saw Ain't No Mo on Wednesday night and LOVEDLOVED the show!!!!!!!!  It was one of the most fun and original works I've seen on Broadway, literally refreshing. I was surrounded by a mixed audience, and couldn't help noticing the very loud White people who were having the time of their lives cackling, while also being apparently deeply moved. I don't think that particular audience was sponsored by a celebrity, as myself, my partner, and 3 friends all bought tickets. The cast of K-Pop were there, and there was a lovely tribute to them at curtain call. I don't understand what anyone means by suggesting the show is not relatable or is "message" theater.  It has a point, sure, but the humor made the tough to swallow moments so funny, kind of like Slave Play.The acting was gorgeous, one actress in particular deserves a Tony for her performance as the prisoner. Definitely a conversation starter, and one to see again. I really don't understand why it's not doing better.
I'd say definitely get a ticket if you can! 

[LuPita2]

Posted: 12/15/22 at 7:27pm

Eb8! Love your enthusiasm and positive energy towards the show. 

[troynow]

Posted: 12/15/22 at 7:34pm

Agreed.

 

And these buy outs still do not help that the weekly nut is 430K. NOT one week, has met their weekly nut, needed to pay. These buyouts....are not happening into the rest of the run. Looks like the Shuberts like Paradise Square will be stuck paying closings costs on the production to move this show out. 

 

Also, it is a terrible message to have people donate to this show when the GENERAL PUBLIC is simply not interested.

[Alexander Lamar]

Posted: 12/15/22 at 7:45pm

They MUST be extending???? Right??? I have no idea what is happening but goddamn do I want this show to be here when I get back from Florida. 

[ACL2006]

Posted: 12/15/22 at 8:00pm

Alexander Lamar said: "They MUST be extending???? Right??? I have no idea what is happening but goddamn do I want this show to be here when I get back from Florida."

 

Announcing an extension after Dec. 18 wouldn't help the show unless they keep having celebrities buy out performances. It is a very slight possibility since Telecharge is still selling tickets past Dec. 18.

[BJR]

Posted: 12/15/22 at 8:48pm

I get the effort to rally folks to buy tickets and stave off a closing. But at this point, it's going to close on Sunday. And everyone loses their paycheck next week. So, all these efforts are just going out with butts in seats and slightly less of a loss for Lee Daniels' investors.

[newyorker1410]

Posted: 12/15/22 at 9:11pm

LuPita2 said: "Which one? There are five left, and none are close to sold out

Again. False."

LuPita2 - You seem to be in the know.  Can you explain what's going on?  Is the show closing on the 18th?  If not is there a plan?  Tickets are still on sale for next week, but very few are bought.

[Alexander Lamar]

Posted: 12/15/22 at 9:17pm

They just announced a five day extension to December 23. 

[quizking101]

Posted: 12/15/22 at 9:17pm

Now extended through Friday 12/23!

https://www.instagram.com/p/CmNi6VnO0jg/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Updated On: 12/15/22 at 09:17 PM

[ACL2006]

Posted: 12/15/22 at 9:26pm

So what celebrities are going to buy tickets for this extension?

[BCfitasafiddle]

Posted: 12/15/22 at 9:39pm

5 days? Okay... strange.

[Alexander Lamar]

Posted: 12/15/22 at 9:39pm

It’s only five more shows, maybe these are the ones Sara Ramirez bought out. I’m going have to find some way to make it there. 

Updated On: 12/15/22 at 09:39 PM

[Skip23]

Posted: 12/15/22 at 9:51pm

Saw this last night.

 

Did the author ever hear of "In Living Color"?  They did this sketch performance better, funnier, more "woke" and more memorably.  But I'd nominate Crystal Lucas-Perry for her amazing performance(s).  The whole cast is fine, too.  Just didn't care much for the show.  Of course, I'm REALLY NOT the target audience.

 



 

 

Updated On: 12/15/22 at 09:51 PM

[SouthernCakes]

Posted: 12/15/22 at 9:59pm

“The whole cast is fine” is the rave this show needs!!

[Skip23]

Posted: 12/15/22 at 10:01pm

SouthernCakes said: "“The whole cast is fine” is the rave this show needs!!"

 

See?  One "rave" from me and they extend an extra week!  Magic!

 

 

[uncageg]

Posted: 12/15/22 at 10:14pm

Skip23 said: "Saw this last night.



Did the author ever hear of "In Living Color"? They did this sketch performance better, funnier, more "woke" and more memorably. But I'd nominate Crystal Lucas-Perry for her amazing performance(s). The whole cast is fine, too. Just didn't care much for the show. Of course, I'm REALLY NOT the target audience."

 

This show isn't trying to be "In Living Color". Even though there is no actual "story", there is. It is showing what different segments of the black community are doing leading up to their decision to board the plane or not. That is pretty clear. Why is this constantly being compared to "In Living Color"?  Because it was a predominantly black sketch tv show? In living color was a parody type sketch show that focused a lot on making fun of black stereotypes. Ain't no more is a comedy but in a more realistic vein. And coming from part of the target audience, this show is just as "woke" or more than ILC. But as you said, you are not the target audience so there is evidently a lot you didn't get. But there is a lot you should have, which is part of the point of the show. I loved the show.








 

Updated On: 12/15/22 at 10:14 PM

[HogansHero]

Posted: 12/15/22 at 10:24pm

Wow, the noxious negativity around here takes the cut glass flyswatter. Pretty pathetic. Why are so many so threatened. Hmmm...

[haterobics]

Posted: 12/15/22 at 10:25pm

So how does one see this show now? The only day I could attend would be Saturday. There is no matinee listed on Telecharge. No tickets available for the night show. Not on TDF.... what am I missing?! Some celebrity bought all the seats, but how does one see the show if they want to?

[Skip23]

Posted: 12/15/22 at 10:35pm

This show isn't trying to be "In Living Color". Even though there is no actual "story", there is. It is showing what different segments of the black community are doing leading up to their decision to board the plane or not. That is pretty clear. Why is this constantly being compared to "In Living Color"? Because it was a predominantly black sketch tv show? In living color was a parody type sketch show that focused a lot on making fun of black stereotypes. Ain't no more is a comedy but in a more realistic vein. And coming from part of the target audience, this show is just as "woke" or more than ILC. But as you said, you are not the target audience so there is evidently a lot you didn't get. But there is a lot you should have, which is part of the point of the show. I loved the show.
 

So....because I didn't like the show and you did, then I didn't "get" a lot?

Believe me...I got it all.  There wasn't that much to get. 

 








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[RippedMan]

Posted: 12/15/22 at 10:39pm

As someone who is a white and VERY liberal, I do wonder if Broadway is overcorrecting itself with all these message type plays. And sorry for the generalization. I'd actually love to see Ain't No Mo, but I'm not currently in the city. But it, and a lot of other shows, feel very "preaching to the choir" and I don't feel the need to spend my $ on that notion.