Posted: 12/6/24 at 11:26pm
You have a star from Succession and two stars from Better Call Saul. You also have one of the hottest comics around in this show. This will have no issues selling tickets for a limited run.
Updated On: 12/6/24 at 11:26 PM
Posted: 12/6/24 at 11:29pm
ACL2006 said: "jkcohen626 said: "ACL2006 said: "BJR said: "Wow, that's a massive house for a play."
unless they get a big name for this, we're looking at another flop at the Palace. Why would any play want the Palace?"
They have the big names signed on already.
https://playbill.com/article/kieran-culkin-bob-odenkirk-bill-burr-to-star-in-broadway-revival-of-glengarry-glen-ross"
"big names"? not really."
Culkin very well win the Oscar for best actor for his work on Real Pain. Burr is one of the largest comics. And Odenkirk has his own large following.
Updated On: 12/7/24 at 11:29 PM
Posted: 12/7/24 at 12:46am
I've now heard Glengarry at Belasco or the larger Longacre - now sounds like Palace?
Also recently rumored Little Bear Ridge Road at Belasco in spring.
Posted: 12/7/24 at 12:48am
“"big names"? not really.”
I love when a select breed of users on this forum wear the “WHO ARE THESE PEOPLE IVE NEVER HEARD OF THEM” comment as a badge of honor. We are laughing at you, not with you.
Posted: 12/7/24 at 2:14am
BroadwayNYC2 said: "“"big names"? not really.”
I love when a select breed of users on this forum wear the “WHO ARE THESE PEOPLE IVE NEVER HEARD OF THEM” comment as a badge of honor. We are laughing at you, not with you.
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On the flipside though, people often just assume because someone's been on the tv or is an award winner that that will translate to ticket sales. When it doesn't always work out like that. It depends how engaged the fan base is, do they care enough to fork out to see them live? Is it the right combination of show and star? Etc
I don't know these actors fanbases well enough to know for this particular show so maybe it is. But at the same time I wouldn't say they are obvious A list home runs like RDJ, Jake Gylenhaal etc.
Posted: 12/7/24 at 5:43am
Theatrefan2 said: "On the flipside though, people often just assume because someone's been on the tv or is an award winner that that will translate to ticket sales. When it doesn't always work out like that. It depends how engaged the fan base is, do they care enough to fork out to see them live? Is it the right combination of show and star? Etc
I don't know these actors fanbases well enough to know for this particular show so maybe it is. But at the same time I wouldn't say they are obvious A list home runs like RDJ, Jake Gylenhaal etc."
Good points. I think celebrity and its impact is rarely black and white when it comes to ticket sales. While some fans may follow certain stars to any show in which they appear, other potential audience members need a good combo of celebrity and show to get them to buy tickets.
Example for me: Audra or Patti in a musical. I'm likely buying. Audra or Patti in a play? Depends on the play.
Posted: 12/7/24 at 10:00am
I never said If it would sell, I’m merely saying that pretending like actors from some of the biggest television series in recent memory isn’t “big” is simply just not true. Big is relative of course, but it’s just plain weird when people brag they haven’t heard of others.
Posted: 12/9/24 at 9:34am
It is indeed going to the Palace. Madness.
Posted: 12/9/24 at 9:36am
Dolly80 said: "It is indeed going to the Palace. Madness."
They originally wanted the Booth!
Posted: 12/9/24 at 9:42am
Dolly80 said: "It is indeed going to the Palace. Madness."
Is this 100%? If yes, that means the only seats from which we'll be able to even decipher the faces on stage would be prime, very expensive seats. This makes zero sense...
Posted: 12/9/24 at 9:48am
Theatrefan2 said: "BroadwayNYC2 said: "“"big names"? not really.”
I love when a select breed of users on this forum wear the “WHO ARE THESE PEOPLE IVE NEVER HEARD OF THEM” comment as a badge of honor. We are laughing at you, not with you.
"
On the flipside though, people oftenjust assume because someone's been on the tv or is an award winner that that will translate to ticket sales. When it doesn't always work out like that. It depends how engaged the fan base is, do they care enough to fork out to see them live? Is it the right combination of show and star? Etc
I don't know these actors fanbases well enough to know for this particular show so maybe it is. But at the same time I wouldn't say they are obvious A list home runs like RDJ, Jake Gylenhaal etc."
Better Call Saul shares the same fanbase with Breaking Bad, BCS being a spin-off. Arguably, a much better written show overall. So yes, the fanbase is there, is huge and very diverse.
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