West End Drowsy To Close in Aug. — Page 2

If Caroline, Or Change went to London, Grey Gardens will go to London. It probably will be a short run. Ebersole has kids and even if they send her next summer (with the children) the summer only lasts 3 months.
Anyway, regarding Drowsy- Wow. That was fast.

Caroline or Change played the National Theatre with its huge subscription base - it could never have played in the West End. Unless Grey Gardens does a similar deal there will BE no deal.

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Well that was fast.

Well, Bob was completely unknown here in America except for writing S&A and that doesn't have a huge Audience out here but then, viola! A new sensation! When he left the NY show, it started to dive. Only Crombie's appearance gave it a lift and he at least is known better here in the US because the Anne Series is still shown quite regularly here in the States. Once he left, Glover, who is known on Broadway and Television, hasn't been able to pull in a crowd though he is holding it up the best that he can. I fear he may be getting typecast and in this role, his reputation may be hurting him some? I bet he is doing a fine job but Bob owns it and Jonathan has at least a reputation as a comedian in Canada, some NY'ers may have known that from his Skippy days.

As for any of the original Cast, why be so negative? Bob likes LA so it is likely, if he isn't busy that he might make some of the run and he said he will make some appearances. The others, I can understand but with Georgia coming back, that was more of a surprise to me. I really doubt "Drowsy" will still be running in NY by next year considering the numbers on the board.

I do doubt that Beth and Danny would actually tour, they are too popular and don't have to. Yet, when it comes to LA, who knows? It depends on how much money the show really wants to make out here I guess? They were loved in LA and if they even make an appearance it would probably pack the house.

They are all definitely welcome out here and I don't mind saying so, for what it is worth.

Ah but you forget, that Bob was already developing his reputation by winning recognition in LA for his performances, a complete unknown in the Theater scene. Though for Bob, it is really being the right guy in the right role. Along with such a wonderful cast of Actors, it was a real treat for those fun loving LA'ers.

Yes, I was reaching in "Skippy". Of course it was the Anne Series that got my attention. It really is more than likely we would get Bob before Jonathan but I enjoy them both in the role. Bob is the only one who said he would make appearances. Jonathan was only rumored to do so. It would be great but one never knows. I still prefer a Canadian in the chair because it just seems right and they deserve the credit for something they created.

I don't know what went wrong in London, it is too bad but I know Bob is working steady on his new Musical, how he does it is amazing but of course, it is a team effort for him so that helps a lot.

I agree though, "Drowsy" did draw in more of a crowd opening when it did and getting all of that publicity early on. Of course, the show has to be good, to gain that much recognition.

It is rough,having to work six days a week, to promote something new. They should have went to France! It has a better reputation of entertaining the more fun Musicals out there. It does though lend more to the great job the Broadway/LA Cast put on for us and why whomever decides to visit us is welcome in my book! I love them all.

Because you work in the West End, do you think it would be better for GG to do a limited run, ala Caroline, Or Change?

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It would make sense for it do go to the National for a limited season but as i said there seems to be a lot of interest in this with people curious to watch it so it will probably book in for an open ended run in London(it would probably choose the Novello ironically )

Drowsy is a shame but the show opened without any fuss and as much fun as i think it is i don't think its the greatest show and i guess West End theatre goers agreed.

The advertising wasn't that great either and to be honest Elaine Paige put some off my friends of going to watch it.

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Well all three should go to prove tastes havent been lost totally. You guys have been spared so far the 'joys' of WWRY and DD but for how long??

I suspect GG will end up at the National for a limited run.

There are two distinct audiences in the West End. It has re-branded itself as a non-elitist centre for recreation, which attracts people for whom a performance of Mamma Mia, WWRY or Dirty Dancing is part of an extended party night.

The theatre-loving audience has been dwindling for some years, with the coach-party audience entirely focussed on the pop-culture shows.

The theatre-going public also identifies itself much more closely with the music of the 70s, 80s and 90s than earlier styles- including traditional musical theatre show tunes. The likes of GG and Drowsy appeal to an ever decreasing minority.

However, the Boney M nonsense also shows that the show must still be good to succeed- a back catalogue is not a guarantee of success!

devonian.t i agree with you 100 percent

And Grey Gardens, company etc hasnt really taken of at the US box office either they always seem to be hanging on by the skin of their teeth.

The West End still produces a lot of great work in theatres like the National etc but it also knows that it's a business.

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yeah i dont think that has really had anything to do with its downfall as you said but i see your point.

Many people here though just did not care , the reviews were good but not great, its advertising was rubbish and Elaine Paige seemed to put a few people off oddly enough.

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erm no we dont lol

The shows what seem to do well here at the moment are either the big spectacular shows like Wicked , the fun dumb shows like Fame and WWRY or the interesting shows like Sunday in the Park.

The last show of the drowsy era we had here were probably Beautiful and the Damned and that was a disaster

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>erm no we dont lol <

So then, why was The Boy Friend a success last summer, so much so that it's coming back again?

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