What is the Fate of SPONGEBOB? — Page 2

I expect this to close in September, which is sad, but it can't fill the seats.

It will not win Best Musical and the 3 or 4 TONYS it wins won't help the box office so it will play out the summer and close o/a Labor Day. A move is too costly for this production.

Elegance101 said: "I can't imagine that, after tonight, they'll last too much longer."

I can’t imagine that Nickelodeon thought SS would win best new musical tonight which was really its only hope of turning things around. It is getting brand advertising out of being on Broadway and Times Square ads. Whether that’s enough for Nickelodeon to keep it running until September is anyone’s guess. I suppose it depends on what Nickelodeon’s endgame is. National tour? Amusement park theme show? Just expanding its tv show reach?

this show is done by Labor Day.

Now that the elititists have taken firm control of the industry again, SpongeBob, all of its cast and crew, and all of its fans, will be summarily executed. The Palace will remain open during construction solely to showcase the torture and executions of all who have different opinions and tastes from the Broadway elite. Disney will allow this to happen because THEY want to be the sole Corporate Overlord in charge of Broadway, and will accept this huge pushback against Viacom, while sending in armed guards (wearing mickey ears over their helmets, of course) to protect the cast, crew, and fans of Frozen, while they bide their time and consult with ways to continue their front in the next phase of the War.

(Disclaimer just in case: the above post is intended to be satire. Do not take it seriously.)

Updated On: 6/10/18 at 11:34 PM

JayElle said: "Agree that the awards were too slanted. Frozen was frozen out. Is Disney going to close that too?"

It wouldn't surprise me- seems like, despite brand recognition, this show is going to go the same way as Tarzan and Little Mermaid- it will coast for a little bit on the sole fact that it's Frozen, and eventually they'll shut it down. With lukewarm reviews, general disinterest from most of the ticket-buying community (namely, those without children,) and no major awards to speak of, this one seems like it''l be out sooner rather than later.

I think families will decide on Harry Potter and Cursed Child over Frozen. If those money cannot that reviews did not help. The name recognition and Tony Awards will. I know some are hardcore fans . But if you have a family of 'mixed preferences' Harry Potter wins. It will last a decade. While Frozen will freeze by NYE leaving the theatre for Moulin Rouge or Hadlestown !

Simón Bolívar said: "I think families will decide on Harry Potter and Cursed Child over Frozen. If those money cannot that reviews did not help. The name recognition and Tony Awards will. I know some are hardcore fans . But if you have a family of 'mixed preferences' Harry Potter wins. It will last a decade. While Frozen will freeze by NYE leaving the theatre for Moulin Rouge or Hadlestown !"

That's not necessarily the case. HP is a pricey ticket (and this is coming from someone who's purchased premium Ham seats several times), especially if you're purchasing for a family (3 or 3+ people). Frozen is easier to access and it's a musical. Children and teenagers would much rather see a musical than a play.