Wedding Singer Rumor — Page 3

it isn't as though it's been open for years and on it's last legs. this is a fun show and while stephen lynch draws in a crowd, hillary duff would draw in more fans and help keep the show going. i would like to see it make it the whole year+, but they need something to spark more interest.

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hmmm so it seems that many of you, including Just_John would want to see hilary duff in the show b/c she would make it sell out and therefore have a longer run?

since when was it okay to risk artistic integrity for money? not saying that it isn't done all the time, but the people on these boards are usually the ones who complain about that the most.

Hilary is not taking over the role of Julia anytime soon. Let's drop it! BUT Broadway is business guys. Theatre is made on Broadway to make money basically. Come on! I love the art of it, but if a show doesn't make money, they close, it's that simple.

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"Broadway lost its standars a long time ago"

so we just keep lowering them to sell tickets? I respect where you're coming from and there really is a part of me that wants to see the show keep going at any cost but if the show can't ride on the fact that it's good, goofy and funny material performed by a top notch cast...than I don't think that theres much that can be done and with how many shows want to come in Broadway there are that many cast/crew members that won't have their voices heard because other shows are occupying the theaters getting by, by bringing in D level talent. That's what makes me sad. I don't mean to make you angry or anything and I'm sorry if I did but there is so much good material that could thrive on Broadway and deserves to have it's voice heard and I would really be saddened that they couldn't move into the theater because another show decided to bring in someone like Duff.

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You know what makes me sad? That crappy shows like Wicked, The Lion King, Mamma Mia, Cats(when it was open), 3 Days of Rain(WIWO) or Phantom are/were always sold out and then good plays and musicals close constantly. That's the state of Broadway today. It's all about business.

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If the rumor is true, it may put the show in good business. Haylie and Hillary will then have the same producer. Margo Lion will have to write two paychecks with Duff on the last name.

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Well, as fans of this show, we should spread the word and recommend it to everyone, unlike what someone said, I've paid full price and so have my friends and we found it totally worthy. I did the student rush most of the times i've seen it. But just because I've seen the show way too many times. The Playbill discounts are history, so the show must be doing pretty well. It was sold out last Wednesday and Saturday for sure.

PS=After seeing Melanie Griffith in Chicago, nothing surprises me.

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Updated On: 7/26/06 at 09:17 PM

I'm trying muscle I really am...I've convinced two families that I know in NYC to see the show and quite a few of my buddys who have no idea what a musical is to go see it and they have loved it. But yeah whenever someone asks me what to see I always say Sweeney and Wedding Singer

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A Broadway producer can certainly replace an actor at any time for any reason. All they have to do it pay them for the balance of their contract. There's a saying in showbiz, that all rumors are true. This had to come from somewhere!

And did you read about Nick Lachey as Billy Flynn? I'm all about giving people a chance, but LOL.

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I really think that Nick Lachey is a brilliant singer. I've never seen him act though. He is making way too much money right now to be on Broadway. His new CD sold over 500,000 copies and it became a hit album. He has a contract with his record label and i doubt he'll be able to do theatre, and probably he is not interested in the salary that Broadway can afford to pay him. As much as I love Tina, she is practically an unknown. Don't hate me Phantom2, but we have to be realistic.

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Updated On: 7/26/06 at 10:41 PM

You are the only following she's got! and that's why i think your "awesome"!!!
Nah, seriously, yes, even Benanti who is a better known Broadway star than Tina, is not a box office draw. Stephen has a limited draw, but he is not like Usher or Ben Stiller, or Miss Duff.

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Ok, I just have to ask something real quick cause I'm really confused- is Wedding Singer really doing THAT badly as far as ticket sales? I mean, sure, its no Wicked I know, but Wicked is also an INSANE production that is kind of ASSUMED to do that amazing in ticket sales. Wedding Singer just isnt as huge a phenominon, but that doesn't mean its doing BADLY does it? It's at like 75% right? I mean I know that could def be better, but it seems like its still nowhere NEAR closing or anything... is it? it seems like it would need to be steadily under like 50 or 60% for a decent period of time for them to close. I dont know... I just think its so wierd that so many people are saying "is it closing soon?" or "its in grave danger of closing" when... arent shows like sweeney todd and drowsey chaperone doing about the same? I could be totally wrong.. but I just thought they were

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